Chapter 7

Seeing Huoyan Po's movement, Yang Yun instantly saw through his vicious intent without needing to think.

"Fourth soul skill — Piercing Heaven (Teleport Strike, Ignores Soul Power Defense)"

Soul bone skill — Titan's Shatter (Ignores 100% Physical Defense) Yang Yun, holding the Flame Spear Chongli, launched an assault and arrived before Huoyan Po; Huoyan Po's soul rings lit up one after another, but against the tip of the Flame Spear Chongli it was as fragile as paper.

First soul skill — Penetrate (Penetration Power Increased 100%) The Flame Spear Chongli, like piercing tofu, easily broke through Huoyan Po's defense; this strike was as if piercing the stars.

Originally intending to attack the Po Clan, Huoyan Po's martial soul true form was directly shattered; his chest pierced, Huoyan Po's corpse fell helplessly from the sky.

He crashed heavily to the ground.

"Someone, hang him at the gate of my Po Clan; let it deter the petty." Yang Yun bellowed in a deep voice.

At this moment, Yang Wulong pierced three with a single spear, nailing three Soul Emperors to the walls of the Po Clan's gate.

"Chief, all invaders have been slain."

Yang Yun nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the clansmen below: "Remember, the Soul-Breaking Spear must possess the firm conviction to shatter all things in the world; only then can the full might of the martial soul Soul-Breaking Spear be unleashed."

"Our Po Clan will no longer be bullied; everyone, puff out your chests."

"Chief is mighty!"

"Chief is mighty!"

"Chief is mighty!"

The cheers of the Po Clan rang continuously, also informing the hidden scouts lurking outside.

At dusk, the leadership of the Four Sects' Po Clan changed; the new clan chief is eighteen years old and possesses terrifying Soul Douluo cultivation.

The soul ring configuration is even more absurd, seeming unreal.

Especially the 100,000-year eighth ring, plus the hidden 100,000-year soul bone;

The new elder Yang Wulong possesses Soul Douluo cultivation.

According to prior rumors, the cultivation of the three Yang Wulong brothers has differed by no more than three ranks over the years; thus it can be inferred that the Po Clan now possesses at least five Soul Douluo.

Chief Yang Yun's Soul Douluo cultivation can rival a Title Douluo.

Yang Wudi's whereabouts are unknown, and Yang Wuhu and Yang Wushan have not appeared either.

Could it be that the Po Clan hides so deeply as to leave people speechless?

After the scouts outside the Po Clan had all left, Yang Yun summoned Yang Wulong to the council hall.

"Uncle Long, the Grand Elder went out this morning to hunt for a ninth soul ring; today's affair will soon spread throughout the two great empires, which are not lacking in wise people."

"You must set out immediately to secretly protect the Grand Elder's team; you may not act unless faced with a life‑or‑death crisis; ensure the Grand Elder safely absorbs the soul ring and returns."

Yang Wulong's heart tightened; he immediately replied, "Yang Wulong accepts the order; Chief, please rest assured."

Bai Jing, a member of the Min Clan; after this matter is settled, he will immediately return to the Min Clan at the fastest speed.

Aside from the Power Clan, the Four Sects' Min Clan, Po Clan, and Yu Clan are all not far apart.

In less than two hours, Bai Jing had already returned to the Min Clan.

Bai He heard this, his face suddenly changed, and he murmured softly, "How is this possible? Lao Shanyang was actually kicked off the clan chief's position?"

"Today Lao Shanyang did not appear to face the enemy; he may have encountered misfortune. This matter is serious; we must go find Lao Xiniu and head together to the Po Clan to investigate."

"Lao Shanyang, please don't come to harm."

With eight-ring resonance, Bai He's speed surged to the extreme in his anxiety; in less than an hour he reached the Yu Clan.

He fully informed them of the Po Clan's affairs and his own speculations.

Niu Gao clenched his fists, his eye sockets slightly red; he grabbed Bai He's hand and rushed out the gate; it concerned the safety of brothers who had been together for decades.

How could Niu Gao bear it? The chiefs of the Four Sects have known each other for half a lifetime; if Lao Shanyang truly died, this grudge must be avenged.

At the same moment.

The Spirit Hall, the Star Luo Empire's imperial family, the Xiang Jia Sect, and similar forces all received this news.

Attitudes varied among the parties.

Even the spies stationed in the Tian Dou Empire's imperial palace were relaying this news back; the chain reaction it sparked continues to ferment.

The Xiang Jia Sect reacted most violently, but because its sect master Huoyan Zhen was away on business, he was not present in the sect.

Rumor has it that the new clan chief of the Po Clan, Yang Yun, possesses Soul Douluo cultivation and is bolstered by a 100,000-year soul ring and soul bone.

This matter is no longer something the remaining members of the Xiang Jia Sect can decide; only by waiting for sect master Huoyan Zhen to return can a decision be made.

The acting head of the sect can only order that the Po Clan's corpses hung at the gate be secretly transported back.

But what should be reported must be reported, and what should be handled through connections must be handled through connections.

The Po Clan openly slew Huoyan Po and hung his corpse at the gate; to the lower four sects this is an utter disgrace.

If one could rally the other three of the lower four sects to a mutual interest, jointly attacking the Po Clan and even the remaining Min and Yu clans, then the benefits could be further divided and devoured.

Then Huoyan Po's death would be fitting, allowing his remaining value to be exerted.

Half a day later.

Niu Gao and Bai He arrived at the Po Clan's gate, seeing the hung Huoyan Po and the three Soul Emperors nailed to the wall.

His pupils narrowed slightly.

"Old Bai Niao, it seems that the junior who kicked Lao Shanyang off the clan chief's position still has some skill; daring to confront the Xiang Jia Sect head‑on, he has given the single‑attribute four‑sect clans a vent of resentment."

Bai He, old and scheming, also had to nod in agreement on this matter.

This point is indeed praiseworthy, nothing to blame.

"Lao Xiniu, don't forget why we came; we need Yang Yun to give us certainty about Lao Shanyang's current state."

Niu Gao also shook his head with regret: "It's a pity this method shouldn't be used on our own clan; I hope Lao Shanyang is unharmed."

The gate panel had been smashed to pieces; Niu Gao and Bai He walked up to the gate, about to shout.

Yang Wuli hurried forward to pay his respects: "Are you the esteemed Bai He of the Min Clan and the esteemed Niu Gao of the Yu Clan? I don't know why you have suddenly come; what is the purpose?"

Bai He and Niu Gao exchanged a glance; Niu Gao said in a low voice, "I've heard the Po Clan has a new clan chief; we, the single‑attribute four‑sect clans, are bound together—such a major matter should at least have been announced."

Well, after hearing the news we hurried over together to congratulate; Lao Shan Yang has also managed to enjoy some leisure and ease, I, Lao Xi Niu, am envious!

Bai He inquired, saying: "Lao Shan Yang, where is he? Besides offering congratulations, we also intend to catch up with him; it's been a while since we last saw each other."

Yang Wuli gave an apologetic smile and said: "Please come in, both sirs; as a gatekeeper I don't know where the Grand Elder has gone; you two clan chiefs can personally ask the Clan Chief."

"Please come this way; I have already sent someone to fetch the Clan Chief."

Bai He and Niu Gao, however, knew the outcome of Hu Yan Po's earlier troublemaking; moreover, from Yang Wuli's words that Grand Elder seemed to be Yang Wu Di.

It doesn't sound like something went wrong.

After exchanging glances, the two walked together into the clan grounds; speaking of which, this clan's architecture was still supervised by the Yu Clan.

This route, Niu Gao knows better than Yang Wuli, who was leading the way.

Main hall

Bai He and Niu Gao had just sat down when Yang Yun arrived.

"Junior Yang Yun, now having become the clan chief; I won't pay respects to the two seniors." Yang Yun sat upright in the main seat and spoke solemnly.

(End of chapter)