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"Do you know how many Dou Zun are stationed in that Hall of Souls branch?" Wei Yang asked.
Hearing this, Xiao Yan, who had just been worked up emotionally, instantly sobered up and quickly looked toward Xuan Kongzi. Having passion alone wasn't enough, what mattered most was understanding the situation in detail.
If they didn't even know the enemy's strength beforehand and just barged in recklessly, that would be nothing but throwing themselves into a trap.
"The Hall of Souls attaches great importance to Yao Chen, and on top of that, they've suffered heavy losses at your hands. Just last time in the Star Region alone, their losses were devastating."
As Xuan Kongzi spoke, he shot a glance at Wei Yang.
This kid was practically a Hall of Souls Elder killer. In just a few years, the number of Dou Zun who had directly or indirectly died at Wei Yang's hands was already too many to count on one hand.
Not to mention the two Dou Zun from Ice River Valley. In the eyes of the Hall of Souls, Wei Yang's danger level and threat factor were extremely high!
"According to the information we've received, there are at least seven or more Dou Zun stationed at that branch."
At this point, even Xuan Kongzi couldn't help but feel a bit of a headache.
Seven or more Dou Zun—this lineup, even placed across all of Central Plains, was considered terrifyingly strong. The kind of power that, with just a stomp of the foot, would make most first-class forces feel utter despair.
And this kind of force was merely being used to guard a single branch hall—that was absolutely top-level treatment.
After all, even the Hall of Souls's Dou Zun were limited in number. This alone showed how seriously Hall of Souls took the matter. All of it had been forced by Wei Yang.
"At least seven Dou Zun!"
Hearing that, Xiao Yan's expression changed slightly, and he couldn't help but suck in a sharp breath.
This kind of extravagant display, just to guard a branch hall—only Hall of Souls could afford such luxury. Carefully calculating it, the Hall of Souls's Dou Zun numbers must be at least over twenty!
Over twenty Dou Zun—this number alone...
"At least seven Dou Zun, huh." Wei Yang lightly tapped his finger on the armrest, murmuring under his breath. There was a faint heaviness in his heart.
Not because of the number. If they were all just low-level Dou Zun, then even if there were a few more, he wouldn't care too much.
But obviously, that was impossible. Hall of Souls wasn't stupid, they wouldn't play some brainless stunt like lining up their Dou Zun one by one like in that "gourd brothers saving grandpa" nonsense.
So, there would definitely be high-level Dou Zun among them, and likely more than one.
Wei Yang pondered silently. He began roughly calculating the strength on their side.
Mm, it shouldn't be a big problem.
"We have eight Dou Zun on our side, and Feng Zun Zhe will also be coming, he might even bring another Dou Zun." Xiao Yan was also quietly calculating, then exhaled in relief.
If they added Feng Zun Zhe and whoever he might bring, their side would have a pretty significant advantage.
"Do we know the exact strength of those Dou Zun?" Wei Yang asked.
"That can't be confirmed." Xuan Kongzi shook his head. Then he added, "Oh, right, that branch hall also has quite a number of Protectors. Their combined battle power isn't weak either, they're considered a force."
"Protectors?" Wei Yang chuckled at that, clearly unconcerned. In his eyes, they were nothing more than cannon fodder.
"Those Protectors aren't really worth worrying about. The only ones you should truly be careful of are Hall of Souls's Tian Zun." Xuan Yi, who had been silent at the side, finally spoke with some gravity.
"Tian Zun?" Hearing this unfamiliar term, Xiao Yan was stunned.
"Hall of Souls's Protectors are divided into Heaven, Earth, and Human levels, and although the Elders don't have such rigid ranks, they still have levels of strength."
Xuan Yi explained seriously: "This so-called Tian Zun are the highest-ranked among Hall of Souls's many Elders. As for their strength, they're at least high-level Dou Zun and above."
Hearing that, Wei Yang's eyes narrowed slightly, and he nodded.
"There's a high probability that branch hall will have a Tian Zun stationed there," he said after a moment of silence.
No one else spoke, tacitly agreeing with him. Considering how seriously Hall of Souls was treating this matter, it wasn't strange at all for a Tian Zun to be stationed there.
"This Hall of Souls really is terrifying. Even scarier than I imagined." Xiao Yan let out a long sigh.
Even though he didn't want to admit it, he couldn't help but say it aloud. This level of frightening strength—across the entire continent, aside from ancient clans passed down since antiquity, there were few forces that could compare.
"We've already shared all the information we have."
"The Pill Region isn't too far from the Death Soul Mountain Range, within a few days you should be able to arrive." Xuan Kongzi said slowly.
Then, from his storage ring, he pulled out a sheepskin scroll and handed it to the two of them, saying, "This is a detailed map of the Death Soul Mountain Range, and the Hall of Souls's branch is located right in the center of the mountains."
Xiao Yan reached out to take the map, carefully unfolded it, and examined it closely.
The map was marked in great detail. Even though the mountain range was shrouded in dense cold fog, with such a clear and precise map, entering and locating that branch hall shouldn't be too difficult.
"Many thanks, Three Leaders." The two of them cupped their fists after putting away the map.
"A small matter, that's all. Sigh, but what we can help you with only goes this far."
Xuan Kongzi waved his hand and sighed, "Whether or not Yao Chen can be rescued, in the end, it all depends on yourselves."
Xiao Yan smiled and said, "If not for the Pill Tower helping us gather this information, who knows how many years it would take before we could even find out where my teacher was imprisoned. So this is by no means a small favor."
Xuan Kongzi gave a bitter smile and nodded, then asked, "So when do you plan to set out?"
Xiao Yan pondered for a moment, then looked toward Wei Yang.
"To avoid unnecessary delays, the sooner the better. Once Feng Zun Zhe arrives, we'll depart immediately." Wei Yang said.
"Mm." Xiao Yan nodded.
"Oh, heh, that old fellow huh." When they heard Feng Zun Zhe's name, the three of Xuan Kongzi couldn't help but laugh.
Clearly, the three heads of the Pill Tower also had some ties with Feng Zun Zhe.
Xuan Yi chuckled and said, "That old fellow was very close to Yao Chen. Bringing him along truly makes for a solid reinforcement. And with his seasoned experience, I'll feel a lot more at ease with him accompanying you."
Xiao Yan smiled and nodded.
Feng Zun Zhe was indeed a well-known powerhouse in Central Plains, and over these years, in searching for Yao Lao's whereabouts, he had clashed with the Hall of Souls more than once.
"In that case, I'll take the opportunity here to wish you success in advance." Xuan Kongzi stroked his beard and laughed.
"Be careful." Xuan Yi and Tian Leizi also added.
The two young men smiled, stood up, and prepared to leave.
"Oh, right." Wei Yang suddenly paused, then turned back with a grin and said, "There's one more matter I'd like to trouble the Three Leaders with."
"Speak." Xuan Kongzi nodded.
Wei Yang flipped his hand, producing a medicinal ingredient list. Written on it were the names of numerous medicine herbs, all of which were required for refining the Purple Azure Supreme Pill.
"I'd like to ask the Pill Tower to help me gather as many of these as possible. The more, the better."
Seeing this, Xiao Yan's eyes lit up as well.
When it came to gathering medicinal ingredients swiftly, no power surpassed the Pill Tower. If, before departure, they could refine even one Purple Azure Supreme Pill, their group's strength would be greatly enhanced.
Xuan Kongzi glanced at the list, thought for a moment, and said, "From the Pill Tower's herb vault, we can probably gather enough for about three full sets."
"That's excellent." Wei Yang took out a storage ring and offered it over, "Elder Xuan, see if this is enough to trade?"
Xuan Kongzi chuckled, shook his head, and said, "We old fellows might not be able to help in other ways, but we do have the authority to prepare some medicine herbs for you."
Xuan Yi also smiled, "Wei Yang, put your things away. We don't need your payment. Consider this a little support from us Three Elders to you juniors."
Hearing that, Wei Yang raised an eyebrow, then without further refusal, retrieved the ring and said, "Thanks."
For a wealthy force like the Pill Tower, these medicine herbs truly weren't worth much.
"Many thanks, Three Leaders." Xiao Yan also bowed with clasped fists.
"You two wait a moment, I'll fetch them for you myself." Xuan Kongzi rose and walked out.
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