Yang Xiong sighed helplessly when he heard Lin Gong's words: "Teacher Lin, I don't think your relationship with Dragon Duke is as bad as you say. Back then, you were just influenced by Chrysanthemum Douluo. If you can break through to Titled Douluo, won't you have the confidence to take revenge on Chrysanthemum Douluo in the future?"
Lin Gong's expression immediately became extremely serious when he heard this: "Little Xiong, tell me honestly, do you really want to challenge the ruling position of Spirit Hall in the future? I see that both you and the Three Single Attribute Families you've gathered are enemies of Spirit Hall."
Yang Xiong thought for a while before speaking: "Teacher Lin, it's not that I want to challenge Spirit Hall, but rather that Spirit Hall probably can't tolerate any of us."
"During the finals of the last Soul Master Competition, in order to counter Tang Hao, Spirit Hall dispatched a full seven Titled Douluo. Coupled with those people hidden by Spirit Hall, their strength is probably far above the Upper Three Sects."
"Considering the development of Spirit Hall over the years, especially with Bibi Dong's immense ambition, they will probably make a move against the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect sooner or later. The Three Single Attribute Families will probably also be targeted by them sooner or later, which is why I want to become strong as quickly as possible."
Lin Gong's face turned a little pale when he heard this, and he finally couldn't help but sigh: "Spirit Hall has an extremely high status among Soul Masters, especially since they have strength far beyond our imagination. I'm afraid no one can openly oppose them."
Yang Xiong shook his head: "Teacher Lin, you are wrong. Although Spirit Hall is powerful, it's not as exaggerated as you think."
"The two empires both have millions of troops. It's clear that both empires feel threatened by Spirit Hall. There hasn't been any war between the two empires in recent years, probably because they are afraid of Spirit Hall benefiting from it."
Lin Gong said: "There's no need to rush this matter. I can break through to Titled Douluo in at most two years. At that time, I'll go talk to Meng Shu. Although that old guy values his family, with your plan for the so-called Body Sect, you should be able to persuade him to join."
"However, this way your control over the so-called Body Sect won't be as strong. After all, both Yang Wudi and Niu Gao have large families, unlike me who is a lone wolf."
Yang Xiong smiled: "Teacher Lin, then why do you think I want Dragon Duke and the others to join? Besides, I've had plans for this sect for a long time. Don't forget Zhao Wuji and Oscar."
A hint of doubt appeared on Lin Gong's face: "Oscar's talent is indeed good, but it will take too long for him to grow up. Judging by Zhao Wuji's cultivation speed, there is still a certain gap between him and Yang Wudi and the others in the short term, and he probably won't have any balancing effect."
"Moreover, the relationship between the three families in your so-called Body Sect is too good right now. They might be able to sideline you at any time, after all, you are only a Soul Ancestor right now. Do you also have concerns in this regard?"
Yang Xiong said: "My concern is not the Three Single Attribute Families. Given the personalities of Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, and Bai He Shanren, these three are somewhat discerning. As long as I grow quickly, I don't care at all whether they will have the ability to sideline me."
"What I'm really worried about is the Clear Sky Sect. These three families were originally affiliated with the Clear Sky Sect. If the Clear Sky Sect really comes out of seclusion at that time, I'm afraid our Body Sect will face some turmoil."
Lin Gong was immediately startled: "I didn't notice that. I see that Yang Wudi and Niu Gao both hate the Clear Sky Sect, so they shouldn't be interfered with by the Clear Sky Sect. As for Bai He, I have heard about his relationship with the Clear Sky Sect. No wonder you weren't very active at the beginning today."
Yang Xiong said helplessly: "It has already reached this point. Let's take it one step at a time. I hope Bai He doesn't disappoint me, otherwise all my efforts will be taken back sooner or later."
Lin Gong seemed to think of something: "By the way, Little Xiong, where exactly is the new sect location you mentioned? I feel like you've set your sights on a certain place, but you're waiting for the right time."
Yang Xiong smiled: "That's a treasure land, but the enemy is too strong for now. Perhaps there will be a chance to acquire it in the future."
Lin Gong was just full of doubts when he heard this and didn't pursue the matter further.
And Yang Xiong continued: "By the way, Teacher Lin, after a while, I will ask Sect Leader Ning and Elder Bai He to help find young people with body as their martial soul. At that time, I will ask you to train and teach them all."
Lin Gong asked doubtfully: "Is this necessary? Although you cultivate well, there are too few people with body as their martial soul, and it is very difficult to cultivate. If we put a lot of effort into training them, it might be a bit of a loss."
Yang Xiong just smiled: "Teacher Lin, don't think so much. This is one of the biggest secrets in the entire Douluo Continent, and it is also the foundation for the prosperity and rise of our Body Sect in the future."
The fact that Body Martial Souls can undergo a second awakening is indeed one of the biggest secrets in the Douluo Continent, and the cultivation method of Body Martial Souls is completely different from ordinary martial souls. This has resulted in no true top masters of Body Martial Souls being born in the Douluo Continent until now, and the treasure land that Yang Xiong values is the foundation of everything.
On this day, while Yang Xiong was cultivating, two uninvited guests suddenly came to visit. It turned out to be Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun.
Although Yang Xiong was a little confused, he thought about it and decided to meet with these two. Although in a sense they were enemies, the matter was probably not that simple.
This was the first time he had seen Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun since the Soul Master Competition. The two looked like they hadn't changed at all from a while ago.
Yang Xiong directly poured them a cup of tea: "Dai Weisi, I didn't expect you, the dignified Crown Prince of the Star Luo Empire, to come to a place like this. It's a bit of a surprise."
Dai Weisi seemed to have lost the arrogance he had during the Soul Master Competition. He just took a light sip of tea: "The Three Single Attribute Families want to leave the Star Luo Empire, which involves the departure of thousands of Soul Masters. My father arranged for me to come and take a look, after all, these are Soul Masters of my Star Luo Empire."
Yang Xiong smiled: "You can't say that. They were originally affiliated sects of the Clear Sky Sect and came from the Heaven Dou Empire. Now they are just returning to the Heaven Dou Empire. How can they be considered Soul Masters of the Star Luo Empire?"
Dai Weisi's face sank. "Yang Xiong, you should know the hatred between our Star Luo Empire and the Heaven Dou Empire. It's absolutely impossible to easily let thousands of Soul Masters go to the Heaven Dou Empire, not to mention that your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has always supported the Heaven Dou Empire. At that time, they might become enemies of my Star Luo Empire."
Yang Xiong shook his head. "Dai Weisi, there's no point in saying that. The Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire haven't had a war for decades. You and I both know the reason. Instead of focusing on me and the Three Single Attribute Families, you should focus on some matters within your own empire."
Dai Weisi was silent for a moment before speaking. "After all, it concerns thousands of Soul Masters. Even if they go to the Heaven Dou Empire and cooperate with your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect must give us an explanation."
Yang Xiong said, "There's nothing to explain. If the Star Luo Emperor truly wants an explanation, just tell him that the Three Single Attribute Families will not interfere in the war between the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire, and will even help you resist future enemies. You should understand what that means."
Dai Weisi's expression was serious. "You're talking about the Spirit Hall, aren't you? Why should I let them leave? They will also contend with the Spirit Hall in my Star Luo Empire and might even contribute to the country."
Yang Xiong chuckled. "Dai Weisi, instead of focusing on these thousand Soul Masters from the Three Single Attribute Families, you should focus on your own backyard."
"I'll give you a piece of information. Besides the Upper Three Sects, the Lower Four Sects have all secretly defected to the Spirit Hall. The Black Tiger Sect, the Holy Dragon Sect, and the Wind Sword Sect are all in the Star Luo Empire. I'm afraid your Star Luo Empire will be attacked from both sides at that time."
Dai Weisi's face showed surprise. "How is that possible? These three sects have a certain relationship with my Star Luo imperial family. How could they secretly defect to the Spirit Hall?"
Yang Xiong said, "Believe it or not, arrange for someone to investigate thoroughly yourself. You should get specific information soon."
Dai Weisi's face changed unpredictably upon hearing this, and he finally spoke. "This information is very important. I need to confirm it."
A smile appeared on Yang Xiong's face. "Of course, I wouldn't fake this kind of information. However, I also received news that the Fire Leopard Sect, the Sparrow Bee Sect, the Rock Antelope Sect, and the Elephant Armor Sect have also secretly defected to the Spirit Hall. Of course, there are many more small and medium-sized sects, which will require your Star Luo Empire to investigate carefully."
Dai Weisi's face darkened. "What exactly does the Spirit Hall mean by this? They've secretly won over so many sects. Could they have some conspiracy?"
Yang Xiong said, "I don't know about that. I don't care much about power and politics. I only care whether the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is safe and strong enough."
At this moment, Yang Xiong seemed to understand Dai Weisi's purpose for coming. Thousands of Soul Masters going to an enemy country is indeed a big deal.
This was five years earlier than in the original work. In the original work, it was probably because Dai Mubai was the Crown Prince of the Star Luo Empire that Tang San was able to bring the Three Single Attribute Families to the Heaven Dou Empire so easily, and it was after the Spirit Hall launched the Soul Hunting Operation.
After some communication, Dai Weisi finally spoke helplessly. "Alright, since the Three Single Attribute Families' intentions are not with my Star Luo Empire, it's understandable for you to take them away. But I hope you remember that these three families must absolutely not appear on the battlefield where the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire are fighting."
Yang Xiong chuckled. "Of course. I'm not taking these people away to participate in war, at least not to contend with the Star Luo Empire."
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Dai Weisi hesitated for a moment before speaking. "How are Mubai and Zhu Qing doing now? Are they still studying at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"
Yang Xiong carefully observed this Dai Weisi. There didn't seem to be the same fierceness in his eyes as during the Soul Master Competition, at least not like looking at an enemy.
"Dai Weisi, you've miscalculated a bit. Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing have already left the Heaven Dou Royal Academy to train outside. I think they should have a significant improvement after training. Are you two afraid that they will compete with you for the position of Crown Prince at that time?"
Dai Weisi's face was gloomy. "You should know the method of selecting successors in our Star Luo imperial family. Even Zhu Yun and I can't do anything about it."
Yang Xiong couldn't help but shake his head. "Your family is quite interesting. Dai Weisi, you suppress Dai Mubai so much. With your strength and status, it shouldn't be that difficult to truly eliminate Dai Mubai in advance."
"As for Zhu Zhuyun, I heard that you sent people to hunt down Zhu Zhuqing back then, but Zhu Zhuqing was just an ordinary Soul Greatmaster at the time and was actually able to escape the pursuit you arranged. Were your people too useless, or was Zhu Zhuqing too strong?"
Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun exchanged glances upon hearing this, and their expressions seemed to become a little bitter.
Yang Xiong finally sighed helplessly. "I don't know your plan, but I hope you two sides don't fight to the death. After all, the situation of your Star Luo Empire is not as good as you imagine. One more person is one more strength."
Dai Weisi nodded. "I understand. If I meet Mubai and Zhu Qing next time, tell them not to return to the Star Luo Empire anymore and just be ordinary people outside."
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After the two left, Yang Xiong couldn't help but think about the situation of the Lower Four Sects. In the original work's Soul Hunting Operation, the Spirit Hall mobilized ten thousand Soul Masters to deal with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, including a thousand from the Lower Four Sects.
Now that he had revealed to Dai Weisi in advance that the Lower Four Sects had secretly defected to the Spirit Hall, with the strength of the Star Luo Empire, he wondered if it could alleviate the future crisis.
Perhaps he should find a way to strike at the Lower Four Sects in advance, which would also be considered eliminating future threats early.
However, the Lower Four Sects were not that easy to deal with. Each major sect had at least five Soul Douluo, and more than a thousand Soul Masters, and they had a very long history. For example, the Elephant Armor Sect was known as the number one defense in the world, the Wind Sword Sect Leader Feng Bailong was known as the second best sword user in the world, and the Holy Dragon Sect Leader was an elder of the Spirit Hall and the only Titled Douluo among the Lower Four Sects.
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