[Host has recruited Dugu Bo as a Tang Sect elder, causing Tang San to lose his lifelong confidant. Seizing a moderate portion of Tang San's fortune!]
[Reward: External Spirit Bone - Ice Jade Scorpion Tail Fusion ×1!]
What a reward.
The Eight Spider Lances also had one.
But up until now, he hadn't found a suitable fusion material.
Better to hold onto it for now.
Tang Lan turned to look at Dugu Bo and raised his hand, launching a sphere of spiritual energy.
"This contains a complete compendium of medicinal ingredients."
"The third level of Nine Yang Divine Art, the True Martial Seven-Section Formation, and Lingbo Weibu (Wave-Stepping Technique)."
"Also, that Snow Swan Kiss Herb is with Xiao San."
"His poison techniques are exceptional, far superior to mine. You two can collaborate to develop poison skills."
Dugu Bo absorbed the spiritual sphere and nodded slightly.
"Later, I will have the leader of the Jade Phosphor Clan report to the Tang Sect."
He prepared to leave immediately.
"Hold on!" Tang Lan called out. "In about a month, I'll need you, Old Poison, to guard the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well for a while."
Dugu Bo simply waved his hand without looking back.
That was his way of agreeing.
Watching him depart, Tang Lan turned to Wang Dali and pushed another sphere of spiritual energy toward him.
"The first three levels of Nine Yang Divine Art, the True Martial Seven-Section Formation, Dragon-Capturing Hand, and Lingbo Weibu."
He then took out five ten-thousand-year-old Fire Ganoderma.
"Consuming these can accelerate your meridian cleansing without destabilizing your foundation."
"Elder Wang, you have been accumulating strength for years. Soon, you'll experience a breakthrough. If you need cultivation resources, just ask Elder Zhao."
Zhao Wuji, standing to the side, respectfully bowed to Wang Dali.
"Elder Wang, I am Zhao Wuji, one of the vice sect masters of the Tang Sect. I look forward to your guidance in the future."
With top-tier techniques, abundant resources, and exceptional treatment, Wang Dali was very satisfied.
"Having a sect… doesn't seem too bad, huh?"
"That's because Xiao Lan is generous." Chen Xin (Sword Douluo) said proudly. "You will truly understand the power of Nine Yang Divine Art when you reach the third level."
Wang Dali raised an eyebrow but didn't argue.
"Sect Master Tang, where will I be staying?"
Zhao Wuji immediately stepped forward.
"Elder Wang, please follow me."
Wang Dali nodded toward Chen Xin and Tang Lan before leaving.
Chen Xin didn't linger either.
He nodded at Tang Lan before flying away on his sword—
As if delivering a Title Douluo was as casual as serving a plate of food.
"Brother!" Xiao Wu couldn't believe it. "Our Tang Sect… now has two Title Douluos sitting in?"
"No, three," Dai Mubai corrected. "Don't forget, the sect master's father, His Excellency Haotian!"
"No! It's four!" Zhu Zhuqing stared directly at Tang Lan.
The group quickly realized—
That's right!
Tang Lan had defeated Tang Hao in battle.
Wouldn't that make him equivalent to a Title Douluo in strength?
There was no doubt about it!
Meanwhile, White Crane, Titan, and Yang Wudi exchanged glances.
Just the other day, they thought they were offering help in a time of need.
Yesterday, after witnessing the Tang Sect's strength, they felt they were simply adding to its prestige.
But now...
If Tang Hao hadn't wronged them in the past,
Would they even have the privilege of joining such a powerhouse sect?
No way!
They had to hold onto this golden opportunity!
Yang Wudi and White Crane stepped forward.
Yang Wudi:"Sect Master, I will return to the Star Luo Empire immediately. I will ensure my clan relocates within a month!"
White Crane:"The Min Clan has fewer assets but is much faster. We can relocate within half a month."
Well then—
Now it had become a competition.
"Hall Master Yang, no need to rush. Stability is the priority."
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will assist in the relocation and follow-up matters."
Tang Lan nodded.
"Great-uncle, regarding the Tang Li Newspaper, I've already discussed it with my elder brother."
"I've sent the contact details of the responsible parties to your communication soul guide."
"Mubai, take Great-uncle to Xiao San to retrieve 2,000 sets of firearms."
"Then accompany him to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to collect 2,000 communication soul guides and 5 million gold soul coins for operational funds."
"The Min Clan members, once equipped with funds, can travel across the continent to gather intelligence, entertainment, and news."
Using the Min Clan as reporters, basically.
But White Crane was beaming with delight.
He wasn't sure about the other benefits—
But the 5 million gold soul coins were real!
—The Min Clan's annual expenses barely exceeded 10,000 gold soul coins!
Tang Lan, this grandson of his, was truly generous!
Dai Mubai escorted White Crane away.
Yang Wudi also set off on his return journey.
With that, the banquet came to an end.
The core disciples once again charged toward the Soul Arena.
Tang Lan, however, settled down and made his way to the Tang Sect's Spirit Transmission Tower—where all the spirit-type soul masters had been gathered.
He was here to teach them the Soul Spirit Equality Contract.
Thanks to the transmission of spiritual orbs, there was no need to memorize the complex incantations and runes.
However, the same weapon could yield vastly different results in different hands.
Among the 474 recorded spirit-type soul masters, only a handful managed to grasp the Soul Spirit Equality Contract within a week—
All they lacked now was practical experience.
Yet, some remained completely lost, unable to grasp the essence of the technique no matter how hard they tried.
One Month Later
Based on their progress, Tang Lan classified the spirit-type soul masters into three ranks:
White Rank – Capable of creating 10-year white soul spiritsYellow Rank – Capable of creating 100-year yellow soul spiritsPurple Rank – Capable of creating 1,000-year purple soul spirits
As for the 10,000-year black soul spirits, no one could create them yet.
This wasn't a matter of talent or skill, but simply that their levels were too low—they lacked the strength to do so.
Spirit-type soul masters were already rare and notoriously difficult to cultivate.
Even with the Tang Sect's prestigious name, they hadn't been able to recruit a single Level 50+ spirit-type soul master.
But every great endeavor has a difficult beginning.
Tang Lan was in no rush.
He firmly believed that once the results of the Soul Spirit Experimental Base became known across the continent—
A massive influx of spirit-type soul masters would come flocking to the Tang Sect, the Spirit Transmission Tower, and the profession of Spirit Transmission Instructors.
Yang Wudi Returns with the Po Clan
At last, Yang Wudi returned, bringing the Po Clan members with him, their faces weary from the long journey.
Tang Lan gave him three days to settle his people in.
Then, he took Yang Wudi and Dugu Bo and set off for the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Tang Hao—Disabled?!
When Tang Lan saw Tang Hao again—
He was shocked!
The once-powerful, broad-shouldered Tang Hao now stood on a single right leg, his left leg severed cleanly.
The right arm that had once held his liquor flask was gone as well, leaving only an empty, dangling sleeve.
His soul power level had dropped drastically, barely clinging to Rank 80.
However—
His internal injuries had long since healed, and with his training in Nine Yang Divine Art, his internal energy was incredibly strong.
Even with a missing arm and leg, and even after having his spirit bones removed,
Tang Hao's face remained ruddy and healthy, his breath steady and robust.
As for why he had done this—
Tang Lan had his suspicions.
But he didn't ask.
He simply stood in silence, staring at Tang Hao.
Tang Hao grinned boldly.
His storage ring glowed, and two spirit bones floated into the air—
One left leg bone, and one right arm bone.
"Don't worry, son. I severed them myself."
"When I was 20, I received the sect's first legacy spirit bone—"
(End of Chapter)