[Host has seized a portion of Tang San's fortune!]
[Reward: "Undying Seal Technique – Mastery"]
Nice reward.
Previously, the Undying Seal Technique was only at Minor Completion, converting about 30% of damage into life force.
Now, at Mastery, it increased to 40%.
If he reached Perfection next—
50%!
Essentially, unless it was pure physical damage, all attacks would have their power cut in half.
With Indestructible Vajra Body and Indestructible Vajra Divine Art stacked on top—
Even without a defense-type martial soul, Tang Lan could now switch roles to the ultimate tank.
Even if a Titled Douluo came knocking, he could go toe-to-toe with them head-on.
Nice, very nice.
Feeling pleased, Tang Lan waved his hand grandly—
"To celebrate the Four Single-Attribute Families joining Tang Sect—"
"Tonight, we'll hold a grand banquet at the Tang Sect street entrance and invite the entire city to feast!"
This was sheer extravagance.
Especially for Bai He, who had barely been scraping by thanks to financial aid from the other three families.
His eyes turned red with envy!
So this is what it feels like to be rich?!
So damn good!
Niu Gao and Yang Wudi also silently marveled at Tang Sect's wealth.
"Alright, you three old fools," Titan scoffed, "this is nothing."
"Tang Sect doesn't lack anything—except gold soul coins!"
"The blacksmiths in my Forge Hall earn at least 3,000 gold soul coins per month, not counting bonuses!"
"So wipe that drool off your faces!"
Holy sh*t!
That rich?!
Bai He couldn't help but gulp.
"Let's go, let's go!" Yang Wudi couldn't wait. "Back to the sect! We're drinking until we drop tonight!"
"No way!" Niu Gao said seriously. "I still have to oversee the construction of the Soul Spirit Research Base for Sect Master. Tomorrow, I need to return to mobilize my clan."
"You sly old rhino! Playing serious now?!" Titan grumbled. "Fine! I'll personally escort you back tomorrow!"
"Exactly! We're getting him drunk tonight!" Yang Wudi declared fiercely.
Bai He finally snapped out of his daze, eyes brimming with emotion.
The Speed Clan had finally made it!
That Night
Heaven Dou City was bustling like never before.
The news of Tang Sect's grand banquet spread across the entire city in less than an hour.
People flocked from all over.
Free food? If you missed it, you'd be the biggest fool!
Masses of commoners poured in.
Even nobles arrived one after another, bearing gifts to congratulate Tang Sect on its integration of the Four Single-Attribute Families.
The Heaven Dou Imperial Family even deployed the Royal Guard to maintain order at the event.
Now that's prestige!
At this moment, Yang Wudi and the others finally realized—
Tang Sect wasn't just a promising rising force.
They were the ones who had managed to climb their way in!
The drinks flowed even more freely.
They picked up entire barrels of wine and chugged directly from them!
Even Zhao Wuji joined in, slamming back wine barrels like they were nothing.
Meanwhile, Oscar, Dai Mubai, and the others hyped up the atmosphere.
The party was in full swing.
Until—
"His Highness, the Crown Prince, has arrived!"
A loud announcement.
The merry atmosphere instantly stilled.
Titan and Niu Gao remained calm.
But Yang Wudi and Bai He's faces turned sour.
Their clans had originally belonged to Heaven Dou Empire.
But because of the Clear Sky Sect incident, they were targeted by Spirit Hall and rejected by the Heaven Dou Royal Family.
So they had been forced to relocate to the Star Luo Empire.
Naturally, they had no goodwill toward the Heaven Dou Crown Prince.
But Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, acted as if she didn't notice.
She smiled gracefully—
"Congratulations, Xiao Lan, on gaining such powerful subordinates."
"Qinghe also comes bearing a gift."
Two attendants unfurled an enormous map—a full map of Heaven Dou Empire's territory.
Qian Renxue pointed at the region surrounding Star Dou Forest.
"Xiao Lan, take as much land as you want—just draw a circle."
"The 100-kilometer radius around Star Dou Forest has always been unclaimed due to beast tide threats."
"Any extra land is Qinghe's personal gift to you."
Oh?
How generous.
Tang Lan stepped forward and took the brush from Qian Renxue's hand.
And then, he drew a huge circle—
Starting from the border between Heaven Dou Empire and Star Luo Empire, tracing along the outer edges of Star Dou Forest, enclosing half of the entire forest's perimeter.
Even though it was only 100 kilometers wide,
It stretched over a thousand kilometers in length!
Even Qian Renxue, who was "selling her ancestors' land like it was her own", couldn't help but twitch her eyebrows.
A count's fiefdom?
And you're using it for a soul spirit research base?!
Even a small duchy wouldn't have land as large as this base!
But Tang Lan simply smiled at her, making no move to amend his claim.
Since she had already made a bold declaration, Qian Renxue couldn't take it back now, could she?
She could only grit her teeth and say—
"Such vast territory, Xiao Lan, are you sure you can develop it all?"
Tang Lan didn't reply. Instead, he turned to Niu Gao.
How could Niu Gao hesitate?
Memories of being suppressed by Spirit Hall and ignored by the Heaven Dou Empire flashed through his mind like a carousel.
He immediately said—
"No problem!"
"The main base of my Defense Hall is already nearby."
"As long as we have the materials, we can establish a core area within a month."
"Within three years, the entire territory will be developed according to plan!"
That progress speed? They were basically risking their lives for it.
"Materials will be provided by my big brother, so it's not an issue," Tang Lan chuckled.
Titan casually added, "Tang Lan's 'big brother' is none other than Ning Fengzhi, Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
Niu Gao instantly pounded his chest in assurance.
"I'll return to my clan immediately to organize everything—we'll move our entire family over!"
"Sect Master, just wait and see!"
With that, he strode away in large, confident steps.
Now, Qian Renxue was truly stuck.
——The man had already started planning construction; she couldn't possibly take back the land now, right?
Right?!
RIGHT?!
Her eye twitched a few times.
In the end, this wasn't her personal territory, so she had to bite the bullet and say—
"I'll return immediately and apply for this with my father!"
"Xiao Lan, wait for my good news!"
She didn't even stay for the banquet—she just turned and hurried back.
——
Not long after she left, Yang Wudi suddenly laughed up at the sky!
"Hmph! The Heaven Dou royal family is nothing special!"
"They ignored us back then—what about now?" Titan said smugly.
"Excellent! Let's drink to this victory!" Bai He lifted a wine jug.
Even Zhu Zhuqing and the other disciples felt immense pride.
Look!
This is our Sect Master! Even the Crown Prince wouldn't dare offend him!
That night, everyone drank to their hearts' content, passing out where they stood.
Tang Lan didn't even bother using his internal energy to sober up—he simply hugged Xiao Wu as a blanket and rested his head on Zhu Zhuqing's ample chest, drifting into sleep.
——
The next day, around noon.
Two powerful auras awakened Tang Lan.
He opened his eyes and saw—
Dustheart (Chen Xin) flying down on his sword, bringing with him a burly middle-aged man.
Tang Lan squinted at the man, feeling an overwhelming mountain-like pressure from him.
A Titled Douluo's aura!
He quickly searched his memory.
There were a few potential matches, but none that had direct connections to Dustheart.
Hmm…
Didn't Dustheart mention introducing a Titled Douluo to him before?
Tang Lan smiled and walked up.
"Sword Uncle, have you had breakfast yet?"
That down-to-earth greeting made Dustheart burst into laughter.
"You brat, be serious."
He stepped aside and introduced the burly man—
"Wang Dali, a Rank 91 Assault-Type Titled Douluo, Title: Demon Breaker!"
"I told you about him before."
Tang Lan's eyes lit up!
So this was the Titled Douluo delivered to his doorstep!
Even though he was only Rank 91, he was still an Assault-Type—
That was way better than Dugu Bo, the so-called 'Gatekeeper Titled Douluo'!
"Thanks, Sword Uncle."
Tang Lan stepped forward and extended his hand to Wang Dali.
"Welcome to the Tang Sect. I won't promise anything too crazy, but getting you to Rank 95 should be no problem."
——
That kind of "outrageous boast" immediately made Wang Dali turn to Dustheart with a skeptical look.
——Are you sure this kid is reliable?
Dustheart also thought that Tang Lan's words were a bit exaggerated, but…
At this point, he had to back up his own junior!
"Don't forget what else this kid is known for."
Only then did Wang Dali remember.
This young man wasn't just some random—
He was the one who wrote the Tang Sect's Encyclopedic Manual, and he wasn't some fraud like Yu Xiaogang.
Although his claim of guaranteeing Rank 95 sounded absurd, he definitely had the credentials to make such a statement.
Wang Dali took a deep breath and asked once more—
"Are you certain I can reach Rank 95?"
Then, his expression shifted slightly—
"Sword Brother, have you told this kid about my situation?"
——
Hmm?
Judging by that tone, was there some hidden drama here?
Was there gossip to uncover?!
Tang Lan's eyes instantly sparkled with curiosity.
(End of Chapter)