What are you trying to say?
Bai He glanced at Dai Yao indifferently and spoke in a flat tone. Compared to when she was chatting with Tang San earlier, there was a hint of distance in her voice.
Dai Yao glanced at Tang San and laughed:
"Senior Baihe, you know very well what I want to say: I want to invite you to join the Qinglian Sect. You questioned whether my relationship with the Spirit Hall would lead to the sect being associated with the Spirit Hall as well."
"Here, I can tell you definitively that this is impossible."
"Everyone knows about the relationship between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Spirit Hall. There is absolutely no reason for them to cooperate. How could my sect, which I established with the support of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, possibly remain entangled with the Spirit Hall?"
"I would like to invite you to join our sect, but given your pride, it would be an insult to tempt you with money."
"Therefore, I can make you a promise here: in the turbulent future of the continent, I can ensure the safety of the Min clan."
Although Dai Yao spoke in a very calm tone, his promise struck a deep chord in everyone's hearts.
Titan snorted coldly, his face full of disdain; Tang San's expression was gloomy, and it was unclear what he was thinking; Sword Douluo smiled slightly, obviously believing that Dai Yao had such strength.
Bai He frowned deeply. Dai Yao, a mere young man, dared to claim he would protect his sect—wasn't that utter nonsense?
Bai Chenxiang suddenly stood up, revealing her beautiful figure, pointed at Dai Yao, and shouted angrily in a delicate voice:
"You're young, but you've got quite the nerve! My Min clan has a reputation across the continent, and you, a mere brat, dare to boast that you can protect my clan! Who do you think you are?!"
Upon hearing this, both Dai Yao's group and Tang San's group fell silent.
Although Tang San hated Dai Yao, he had to admit that Dai Yao was telling the truth, and was even being somewhat modest.
But Bai Chenxiang didn't know that in her eyes, Dai Yao was just a peer of her age who was using the power of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to bully others.
Ever since she joined the Yu Clan, she had been listening to Dai Yao and Tang San recruit members of the Min Clan.
If it were a well-known powerhouse on the mainland, or the young sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, she would have nothing to say. But you two young people, Dai Yao and Tang San, who are about the same age as her, what gives you the right to make such outrageous remarks?
The usually proud woman finally couldn't hold back her anger any longer after hearing Dai Yao's promise to protect the Min clan.
Dai Yao turned his head, looked at Bai Chenxiang calmly, and said:
What do you want?
Hearing Dai Yao's words, Bai Chenxiang felt she had exposed Dai Yao's true colors. She gave a light snort, crossed her arms, revealing her beautiful figure, and glanced at Dai Yao with a hint of pride, saying:
"Hmph, at your age, your soul power level might not even be as high as mine. How about this, since we're both soul masters, let's solve this problem in the way soul masters do."
"I'll give you a chance to challenge me."
quiet.
The hall was deathly silent.
Everyone stared blankly at the arrogant Bai Chenxiang, speechless with shock. Who was Dai Yao? The core of the previous All-Continent Tournament's final champion team, a peerless genius who single-handedly challenged the Spirit Hall's Golden Generation.
Now, however, a young girl has heard that she wants to give Dai Yao a chance to challenge her.
Feng Wutong, hidden beneath a black hood, stared wide-eyed at Bai Chenxiang in disbelief.
Ning Rongrong covered her mouth and chuckled softly.
Niu Gao, Titan almost lost his balance and fell off the chair.
Tang San's hand trembled, and the Zhuge Crossbow in his hand almost fired.
"What, you don't dare?"
Seeing that Dai Yao had not answered for a long time, Bai Chenxiang urged.
Dai Yao chuckled. Over the years, even the Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall back then wouldn't dare to make such boastful remarks to him. He never expected that Bai Chenxiang would actually offer him a chance to challenge her.
He laughed for a while, stared at Bai Chenxiang, and said calmly:
"Alright, I'll challenge you. But the rules need to be changed: if you even touch the hem of my clothes, I lose!"
"What arrogance!"
Bai Chenxiang said angrily.
Being so looked down upon by Dai Yao was an unbearable humiliation for her pride. But then she thought, wasn't this a sure victory? With the speed of her Min clan, how could she possibly fail to catch Dai Yao?
Anyone can talk big, but what if you lose?
A sly glint flashed in her eyes.
Before Dai Yao could answer, Ning Rongrong said, "If you win, I will give you one million gold soul coins."
A low gasp of surprise rippled through the crowd. As expected of the incredibly wealthy Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, they gave away a million gold soul coins so readily.
Upon hearing the word "one million gold soul coins," Bai Chenxiang's breathing quickened, and she hurriedly agreed, fearing Dai Yao might change his mind. One million gold soul coins could allow their Min clan to live a good life for decades!
They no longer need to live under the roof of the Broken Clan.
"Don't rush to agree. What if you lose?"
Ning Rongrong asked with a smile.
Bai Chenxiang was taken aback. The bet had to be equal. What did the Min clan have that was worth a million gold soul coins? Did they expect the Min clan to join Dai Yao's sect?
He glanced at the somewhat troubled Grandpa White Crane, then looked at Dai Yao again, and gritted his teeth, saying:
"I've lost. Do with me as you please!"
Bai He wanted to stop them, but Titan and Niu Gao kept giving him meaningful glances, and he sensed something was wrong. But a million gold soul coins—just a touch of Dai Yao's clothes was all it took...
Faced with enormous profits, he hesitated. Their entire clan, combined, possessed only one hundred and twenty gold coins; one million gold soul coins would be enough to upend their lives.
The oath had been made, and there was no going back. With no other choice, Niu Gao led everyone to the training ground outside.
After Dai Yao and Bai Chenxiang went on stage, he approached Bai He and said with a look of disappointment:
"Old White Bird, you're so foolish! I gave you so many meaningful glances, how could you not know how to refuse?!"
Sword Douluo sat next to Dai Yao, the immense pressure preventing him from openly stopping Bai Chenxiang's foolish actions. He could only subtly remind Bai He with a wink.
Bai He said dismissively, "Old Rhinoceros, aren't you underestimating Xiang Xiang? Although Xiang Xiang is young, she can be considered a genius in our Min Clan. She even has the potential to become a Title Douluo."
"With the speed of our Min clan, no matter how powerful Dai Yao is, Xiang Xiang shouldn't be unable to even touch him."
Niu Gao sighed heavily. He couldn't save him from his own demise. Looking at the two about to compete, Niu Gao said helplessly:
"Old White Bird, if it were anyone else, I certainly wouldn't stop you, but your opponent is Dai Yao… You'll see the result for yourself."
Hearing Niu Gao's words, Bai He's unease intensified, and he turned his gaze toward the training ground.
"Hmph, after this battle of spirits, I will expose your bluffing facade. When you're about to die, do you have anything to say?"
Bai Chenxiang spoke arrogantly, as if victory was assured.
"Let's begin."
Dai Yao ignored Bai Chenxiang's provocation and spoke directly.
A smile appeared on Bai Chenxiang's lips as her soul power surged, and a pair of transparent white wings appeared on her back. Two yellow and two purple—the best soul ring configuration.
She has always been the pride of the Min clan, and Bai He firmly believes that Bai Chenxiang has the potential to become a Title Douluo. No wonder Bai Chenxiang is so proud.
The third purple soul ring suddenly lit up, and Bai Chenxiang's figure seemed to become a little lighter, which was visible to everyone.
Looking at Dai Yao, who was standing still without making any move, Bai Chenxiang revealed a smug smile.
"They didn't even make a move, it seems they didn't even react. They're all show and no substance!"
Just as she was about to unleash her power and strike Dai Yao, her heart skipped a beat. The next moment, immense pressure surged towards her from all directions like a tidal wave, instantly engulfing her.
A golden light flashed, and his martial spirit instantly possessed him, making Dai Yao appear much stronger, with the golden markings on his forehead shining brightly.
That terrifying pressure emanated from him.
Bai Chenxiang stared blankly at Dai Yao, her pupils shrinking, her face filled with disbelief.
She felt a soul-deep fear emanating from Dai Yao's martial spirit, as if it were about to tear her apart. All her strength seemed to be drained away; the immense pressure left her kneeling on the ground, unable to move.
She was a four-ring Soul Master, and she even used her third Soul Skill, while Dai Yao, using only his Martial Soul, had left her in such a sorry state. Just how terrifying is Dai Yao's true strength?!
She now realizes how absurd her idea was!
Dai Yao is merely a fox borrowing the tiger's power; he himself is a tiger. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School might actually be investing in him, supporting his establishment of the sect!
After the martial spirit possessed the body, not only Bai Chenxiang felt the fear emanating from the martial spirit, but everyone present could clearly feel it.
The three single-attribute clans all possessed beast-type martial souls, and their feelings about Dai Yao's martial soul were particularly intense. They were filled with such fear that they wished they could escape from the Yu clan immediately.
Amidst the terrified gazes of everyone, Dai Yao walked step by step to Bai Chenxiang's side. Coldly looking down at Bai Chenxiang, who lay motionless on the ground, Dai Yao said indifferently:
"I'm standing right here. If you bump into me, you win. But can you do it now?"
Dai Yao's methods were far more brutal than Tang San's use of skill to deal with Bai Chenxiang in the original novel. "Since you consider it a loss if you touch me, then I'll just immobilize you!"
The Min clan's physique was not strong to begin with. The difference in martial spirit and soul power level meant that, under Dai Yao's pressure, Bai Chenxiang couldn't even move.
Bai Chenxiang gritted her teeth, cold sweat beading on her fair forehead, wetting her bangs.
Her boastful words were now a slap in the face. Feeling utterly ashamed and wishing she could disappear into the ground, she remembered the price of losing the Soul Battle.
"No, I can't lose!"
She gritted her teeth, straining with all her might. Dai Yao was so close; she could touch him if she just reached out!
But under immense pressure, these efforts seemed so laughable. She couldn't even lift her hand, let alone touch Dai Yao.
Bai Chenxiang bit her red lips until they bled before she could lift her finger a little. But then, the finger she had lifted fell heavily to the ground, as if it had been nailed to the ground.
Despair spread through my heart.
Below the stage, everyone in the Min clan was utterly shocked. Just how terrifying was this guy named Dai Yao?!
Although the Yu clan had witnessed Dai Yao defeat Titan a few days ago and had anticipated the outcome of today's battle, they did not expect the gap to be so exaggerated.
The white crane closed its eyes in pain and said with difficulty:
"That's enough, Xiangxiang, she lost..."
Dai Yao smiled slightly, withdrew his martial spirit, and the pressure enveloping Bai Chenxiang vanished instantly. She struggled to her feet; those few minutes felt like an incredibly long time to her.
Her so-called pride was crushed underfoot by Dai Yao in the most devastating way.
The thought of the stakes in the battle of souls, and being at Dai Yao's mercy, sent a chill down her spine. She prided herself on her looks and knew all too well what men were thinking; falling into Dai Yao's hands meant certain doom.
"I······"
She lowered her head, the words stuck in her throat, unable to come out.
She knew that it was all her fault, and she had to bear the consequences of failure, but the thought of the bleak future still made her feel somewhat resentful.
But Dai Yao didn't even bother to look at Bai Chenxiang, and stared at Bai He, saying:
"Senior Baihe, what I was just saying was a joke, and the so-called bet was just a joke. I hope you and your granddaughter won't take it to heart."
Bai He breathed a long sigh of relief. He was unwilling to let Dai Yao do as he pleased with his precious granddaughter. Although it was somewhat unethical, he gritted his teeth and said for his granddaughter's sake:
"Thanks······"
Before he could finish speaking, Dai Yao interrupted him:
"Senior, let's make another bet. The terms are the same as before: if you encounter me, I will give you one million gold soul coins. But if you lose, then you and the Min clan will have to join my Azure Lotus Sect."
The white crane remained silent for a long time before finally uttering a single word.
"good."
In his eyes, he was a pure agility-based Soul Douluo. Dai Yao's methods might work on Bai Chenxiang, but they were completely useless against him. Dai Yao's challenge was no different from handing over money.
But he still agreed to Dai Yao's conditions. Dai Yao generously treated the bet as a joke, but to the proud Dai Yao, it was like a thorn stuck in his heart.
After defeating Dai Yao, he would not take the million, but would instead use it to offset the favor Dai Yao had shown him.
The Min family never owes anyone anything!
Upon hearing Dai Yao's words, Bai Chenxiang gasped for air as if she had been pulled from the water after drowning. However, Dai Yao's decision to abandon the bet and treat her as if she were nothing left her somewhat dissatisfied.
Other men shamelessly follow her around, just like that fat guy, you can't get rid of him no matter what you do, so why do you treat her like she doesn't exist?
Tang San then realized Dai Yao's purpose. Although he doubted whether Dai Yao could defeat Bai He, Dai Yao's act of giving up the bet undoubtedly won Bai He's favor.
If he doesn't do something soon, the Min clan will be dragged into the Qinglian Sect by Dai Yao sooner or later!
Thinking of this, Tang San clenched his fists, a shadow flashing in his eyes.
Dai Yao's attempt to challenge Bai He caused many to frown. This was the fastest Soul Master in the world; wasn't Dai Yao being far too arrogant?
Niu Gao, however, had absolute confidence in Dai Yao. He had witnessed something even more unbelievable just a few days prior.
Bai He comforted Bai Chenxiang briefly before walking onto the training ground. Standing with his hands behind his back, his ancient eyes calmly gazed at Dai Yao, and he said softly:
"Attention!" (End of Chapter)