Douluo Continent: Long Live the Spirit Hall

Yan nodded to indicate that he understood. He had anticipated that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect was unwilling to negotiate, and that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, as an ally, would most likely choose to stand together with its ally. Therefore, when he sent his envoy, he had already expected to be rejected.

However, sending an envoy was merely a gesture; sometimes, even if the outcome is known, formalities and procedures still need to be followed.

Yan paused for a moment before speaking again: "Send someone to bring the patriarchs of the four major clans over. Also, have someone make preparations so that we can go to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan's base after the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan leaves."

Chapter 79 Meeting Ning Fengzhi

"Holy Son, the person has been brought here."

Inside the council hall of the castle's main building, Yan and the elders did not have to wait long before the patriarchs of the four major clans were brought in.

When Yang Wudi, Titan, Baihe, and Niu Gao stepped into the council hall again, their identities were no longer the same. Looking up at Yan, who sat in the main seat, their feelings were extremely complicated.

Yesterday, they were still outer sect elders of the Haotian Sect, entering this council hall to discuss important matters with the sect leader about dealing with the Spirit Hall.

But now they are prisoners, their lives in the hands of others, and they can only look up at this Holy Son of the Spirit Hall who is not yet eight years old.

Yan put down the scroll in his hand, bowed his head slightly, and smiled calmly, "Four clan leaders, we meet again. I hope you are all well."

Titan, who resembled an ape, had a rather grating voice: "Boy, why bother with your pretense? We're just unlucky to have fallen into the hands of your Spirit Hall. Do with us as you please."

This gorilla may look crude, but he's actually quite cunning; he's just putting on a show. However, he truly underestimated Yan, actually flaunting this charade, genuinely believing Yan wouldn't dare to offer him a genocidal feast.

Yan gave him a cold glance and then said meaningfully, "Chief Titan, I know you're a smart man, but don't show off your cleverness."

Don't end up harming yourself and dragging their entire clan down with you. Two thousand people from the four major clans—wiping them all out isn't really a big deal. If they're unwilling to cooperate, are you going to kill them or leave them to oppose me later?

Yan's icy gaze and emotionless words sent a chill down the spines of the four clan leaders, leaving them feeling uncertain.

Yan had previously ordered that no one from their clan be harmed, and had tried every means to capture them all alive. This made them understand that the Spirit Hall wanted something from them and wanted to recruit them.

They had originally planned to maintain their composure and simply wait it out, since the Spirit Hall had spent a great deal of money to capture them and would probably not act rashly. However, they did not expect Yan to be so direct, which caught them off guard.

They were unwilling to believe Yan's words, after all, the Spirit Hall had spent so much effort to capture them alive, and killing them would not only ruin their reputation, but also make all their previous efforts go to waste.

But Yan's cold gaze and words gave them a sense of conviction, and they subconsciously believed that he would really do it. Now it was their turn to feel uneasy.

At this moment, Bai He spoke up, "Your Highness, your Spirit Hall has gone to such lengths, surely it shouldn't come to this. What will you gain by killing us?"

"I'll say it again: if you're unwilling to cooperate, what good will it do me to keep you around except waste food?"

Yan paused slightly at this point, then continued, "Moreover, I see you still have some children. The Spirit Hall, aside from other things, is quite adept at adopting orphans and cultivating loyal followers. Chief Baihe, if I remember correctly, your granddaughter is still an infant."

Bai He paused, thinking of his granddaughter who was only a few months old, and suddenly felt terrible.

"Holy Son of the Spirit Hall, what exactly do you want?"

At this moment, Yang Wudi couldn't help but speak up. His tone was sharp, which reflected his current emotions. He wasn't a talkative person and always went straight to the point. He wouldn't use empty words like Titan and White Crane. His willingness to speak meant that he was willing to talk.

Yan replied calmly, "Haven't I made it very clear what I want? I want the four major clans to submit to the Spirit Hall."

"impossible."

Yang Wudi suddenly looked up and coldly stared at Yan, "Although those bastards from Haotian Sect are not righteous, we can't do what they did. After being captured, we turned around and surrendered to the Spirit Hall."

"The Haotian Sect's actions today are utterly despicable. From now on, they will be the enemies of my Po Clan. But I cannot follow their example. If I did, how would I be any different from those guys in the Haotian Sect?"

"Sect Leader Yang has declared his opposition to the Haotian Sect. What do the three of you have to say?"

Yan wasn't angry at Yang Wudi's attitude. This kind of straightforwardness was actually easier to deal with. Things always have to be done step by step. Yang Wudi said that he would be an enemy of Haotian Sect in the future. Wasn't this just the beginning?

Niu Gao also said in a sullen voice, "My Yu clan will no longer help the Haotian Sect in the future, but we cannot simply submit to the Spirit Hall."

"From now on, my Min clan and the Haotian Sect will have no further connection."

After a long silence, Bai He finally spoke. Today's events had truly chilled him to the bone. Although he knew that Sect Master Haotian had his reasons, the thought of being dragged away without receiving any response filled him with bitterness.

After the Yu, Po, and Min clans made their statements, the Li clan remained silent, drawing attention to Titan. The Min clan's Baihe, who was related by marriage, had already severed ties with the Haotian Sect. So what was Titan's situation?

Yan, who was in a high position, smiled and said, "Sect Leader Yang, you see, even your own people are not united."

Yang Wudi frowned, turned around and shouted, "Old gorilla, what are you thinking? Do you still have illusions about the Haotian Sect?"

Niu Gao knew Titan quite well, and seeing his old friend's attitude, he was immediately furious. "Old gorilla, do you still have hope for that Tang Hao? Don't forget who caused us to end up like this today."

Yang Wudi and Niu Gao's words were still effective. Titan hesitated for a long time before finally saying in a deep voice, "There's nothing more to say about my Li Clan and that Haotian Sect group on the mountain in the future."

He remained cautious and didn't make any definitive statements. However, Yan, who was in a high position, didn't say much either. For the time being, it was enough to have the four major clans declare that they did not recognize Haotian Sect as their master. Such matters of dividing and winning over others should be done slowly and step by step.

With a wave of his hand, Yan, who was in a high position, sent a burst of flame through the four people's bodies, and the ropes binding them snapped. He then said, "Since the four of you are willing to sever ties with the Haotian Sect, you are friends of the Spirit Hall."

"Perfect timing! I was discussing with the elders about visiting Sect Master Ning of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. The four clan leaders, please come along."

After Yan finished speaking, he strode away. The three elders, the two grand masters, and the high-ranking members of the Spirit Hall, including She Longcixue, followed him. The four clan leaders stood in the center of the hall, looking at each other, completely baffled. But in the end, they couldn't suppress their curiosity and didn't want to miss this opportunity, so they followed him.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's soul masters were stationed not far from the castle. When Yan arrived with a group of people, they were preparing to break camp and leave. Upon seeing so many Spirit Hall experts approaching, they immediately became vigilant.

At this point, Ning Fengzhi couldn't avoid it and had no choice but to step in.

Chapter 80 Times Have Changed

"Sect Leader Ning, we meet again. Since you were unwilling to come to the castle, I had no choice but to come in person. Won't you invite us in for a seat?"

Outside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's camp, Yan smiled and spoke to Ning Fengzhi, whose expression was not very pleasant at the moment. In particular, when he noticed the four clan leaders, including Titan Yang Wudi, who were following at the back of the Spirit Hall's team, a flash of surprise crossed his eyes.

The Spirit Hall came to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to discuss some confidential matters. The fact that the four clan leaders, originally from the Clear Sky Sect, were involved in this affair—what does that mean? Have the four clan leaders betrayed the sect and joined the Spirit Hall? Or is there something else?

"please."

Ning Fengzhi couldn't figure out Yan's thoughts, but he didn't dare to underestimate the child in front of him. He was full of doubts but couldn't voice them. However, he didn't slow down and slightly turned his body to make a gesture of invitation.

Yan led the way into the tent, followed by the others. Ning Fengzhi, Bone Douluo, and Sword Douluo were the last to enter. Before entering, he had arranged for disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to guard the surroundings, as he dared not let his guard down.

Inside the tent of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Fengzhi offered Yan a cup of fragrant tea as a sign of respect before speaking: "Your Highness, may I ask what brings you to my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?"

Yan gently lifted the teacup, lifted the lid, blew on it lightly, and then said, "Sect Leader Ning should know my thoughts. With the Haotian Sect fallen, the two royal families only want you to take the lead. Why doesn't the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School choose to cooperate with the Spirit Hall?"

“I don’t quite understand what you mean, Holy Son. My Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has been trading with the Spirit Hall for a long time.”

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is a variant of the gemstone martial soul. In addition to its auxiliary function, it can also appraise treasures. This sect is most skilled in investment and business and is the wealthiest among the seven major sects. It does have many collaborations with the Spirit Hall, but Yan was not asking about this aspect. Ning Fengzhi was just pretending to be stupid.

"Sect Leader Ning, is there any point in saying this?"

Yan simply met Ning Fengzhi's gaze calmly, then said, "Do you know the differences between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the Blue Lightning Tyrant School, and the Clear Sky School in the Spirit Hall's considerations?"

Before Ning Fengzhi could answer, he continued, "The difference between the three of you is that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan and the Clear Sky Clan are too arrogant and disliked. Moreover, I really can't understand where they get the confidence to look down on the Spirit Hall. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has been able to build such a large business; I think you must have great foresight."

Another difference is that the elders still have some reservations about the Haotian Sect because they are not clear about Tang Chen's specific situation and have some concerns.

But the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Blue Lightning Tyrant School are different. While annihilating you might be difficult, I think the elders shouldn't have any reservations.

As soon as Yan finished speaking, Chrysanthemum Douluo beside him let out a cryptic laugh. The eyes of the five Title Douluos, including the two Grand Elders, narrowed slightly, and a heavy pressure immediately enveloped Ning Fengzhi and the other two.

Although this was in a tent belonging to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and although there were thousands of elite members of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School around him, Ning Fengzhi felt as if he were submerged in icy water, his whole body chilled, and he felt as if his life was completely in someone else's hands.

"Humph!"

A cold snort seemed like a ray of light in the darkness, and Ning Fengzhi awoke from the suffocating tide, his eyes filled with fear as he looked at Yan.

To Ning Fengzhi's right, Qi Sha Jian Chen stared at Yan and said coldly, "The Spirit Hall wants to take down the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School? Aren't you afraid of breaking your teeth? Within seven steps, I believe I can take the head of any one of them."

As he spoke, he looked at Yan. It was his cold snort that had just broken the heavy aura brought by the five Douluo. As a titled Douluo with a level 96 Seven Kill Sword Martial Soul that was no less powerful than the Clear Sky Sect, he was confident that he could take anyone's head.

"Sword Douluo, I admit you do have the ability at this time. But I advise you not to follow the example of that reckless Tang Hao. Haven't we learned enough from the mistakes of the Clear Sky Sect?"

Yan calmly looked at Sword Douluo Chen Xin, appearing composed and self-assured. Then he turned to Ning Fengzhi and said, "Sect Master Ning, I have come here today to persuade the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School with sincerity. I have a little trinket on my hand. I wonder if Sect Master Ning would be interested in seeing it?"

As Yan spoke, the soul tool on his wrist rippled slightly, and he held a rather strange metal object in his hand. If a modern person saw it, they would be quite familiar with it. It was similar to a gunpowder gun toy that is rarely seen on the market now, but it was made of metal.

Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, Gu Rong, and even the entire Spirit Hall looked at the object in Yan's hand with curiosity. It was something they had never seen before and did not know what its function was.

"Sword Douluo, be careful."

Yan raised the revolver in his hand and aimed it at Sword Douluo Chen Xin. After aiming at the side of his head, he pulled the trigger with a slight force of his right index finger.

"Oh!"

With a muffled thunderclap, a blurry shadow, barely visible to the naked eye, flew toward Chen Xin at an extremely fast speed. The air seemed to distort slightly, and in the next instant, Sword Douluo Chen Xin was no longer in the same place.

His reaction was also extremely fast; his sword energy moved at will in an attempt to intercept, but he failed, as the bullet was simply too fast. Fortunately, Yan wasn't aiming at his body; as he quickly twisted his body, the bullet grazed past him a step away, piercing through the tent and flying into the sky.

"Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Yan stood up and fired four shots in quick succession at Chen Xin's direction, almost without any sequence, mainly because the distance between them was too short, and the bullets reached Sword Douluo within a second.

A two-meter-long, half-foot-wide ancient giant sword floated in mid-air, and in the next instant it was in Chen Xin's palm. Two yellow, three purple, and four black soul rings were coiled around it. This was the sword of Sword Douluo, the top-level weapon spirit Seven Kill Sword.

Chen Xin reacted extremely quickly. When the four bullets locked onto him, the Seven Kill Sword in his palm moved slightly within a second, deflecting all four bullets and sticking them to the spine of the sword.

"Oh!"

At this moment, Yan's wrist twitched slightly, and just as he was about to pull the trigger, he flicked his wrist, and another bullet flew out. However, this time it swept through the air in an arc, launching a surprise attack on Chen Xin from the side.

Chen Xin swung his sword and caught the last bullet. Using his soul power, he drew all five bullets in the air into his hand, carefully feeling the impact from these five little things. His gaze was extremely solemn.

Yan raised his hand and blew on the gun barrel that smelled of gunpowder, then smiled at Ning Fengzhi and said, "Sect Master Ning, times have changed. I think you would be willing to talk to me about this little gadget in my hand."

Chapter 81 Yan's Thoughts

"Uncle Jian, how are you feeling?"

Ning Fengzhi did not answer Yan immediately, but instead inquired about Sword Douluo Chen Xin, who had taken five bullets. This was the pillar of his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and had deeply felt the power of the thing in Yan's hand. He thought he could give him appropriate advice.

"Sect Master, this thing does indeed have something unique about it."

Chen Xin glanced at the inconspicuous little gadget in Yan's hand. Even now, he still couldn't quite believe the power of that thing. "This thing is extremely fast and powerful. Even a high-level Soul Master could be seriously injured or even killed if he is not careful."

I didn't even have time to react to the first one, but I was prepared for the remaining five and could handle them. My weapon spirit could be used to block them, but as for beast spirits, even defensive beast spirits, unless you're a high-level soul master, you basically can't block them.

When Chen Xin said this, his expression became extremely solemn. Having truly experienced the speed and power of the musket, he felt increasingly aware of Yan's terrifying and unfathomable nature, and his confidence grew even stronger.

"It is very suitable for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Sect Master."

After he finished speaking, he called out to Ning Fengzhi and gave him a look, indicating that Ning Fengzhi must take this matter seriously. Even if it meant temporarily feigning cooperation with the Spirit Hall, they had to get this thing.

He spoke these words with great solemnity, and addressed Ning Fengzhi as "Sect Master," which shows how much importance he attached to this matter.

"The Holy Son has truly offered something that is impossible to refuse."

Ning Fengzhi nodded seriously, then smiled bitterly at Yan and said, "Something that can force a Title Douluo to release his Martial Soul with this external weapon, and even make him suffer a loss."

Moreover, it appears to operate without any fluctuation of soul power and is simple and easy to use. For support soul masters, this treasure is practically a second life.