Chapter 9: with translation of chapter title

Niu Gao spoke in a deep, resonant voice: "The soul skill of a hundred-thousand-year soul ring is truly terrifying; it actually left me unable to move even a bit; like a target that can only be beaten."

After dispelling his martial soul true form, Bai He let out a long sigh.

"Old Rhino, even if I'm as light as a swallow and let my guard down, I still got ambushed; after all, it's our arrogance that brought disaster—we old folks underestimated the Yang clan chief."

Yang Yun retracted the Flame Spear Chongli, and A Li also pulled out the long spear that had pierced Niu Gao's arm.

The wound was staunched by Niu Gao using soul power, preventing heavy bleeding; Yang Yun took out high-quality ointment to help bandage it.

All done!

Yang Yun sat back in the chief's seat, looking at Niu Gao and Bai He with a solemn expression: "Chiefs, the four single-attribute sects are like branches of the same tree; the Clear Sky Sect once regarded the four sects as discarded children and paid them no heed."

"The Spirit Hall bullies, and the other sects ostracize; now, Yang Yun, though lacking talent, wishes to unite three of the four single-attribute sect clans—the Strength Clan is far in the Tian Dou Empire and still developing well."

"Our three clans are all in the Star Luo Empire; the Grand Elder Yang Wudi has already broken through to Title Douluo; I am also confident in battling a Title Douluo without falling behind, even defeating one."

"Speaking purely of clan strength, the Breaker Clan is not inferior to any of the four lower sects; within the clan, the three elders Yang Wulong, Yang Wuhu, and Yang Wusha have a good chance of breaking through to Title Douluo, at which point we would have five Title Douluo in one gate."

"Even if the Armor Sect relies on the Spirit Hall, it is no match for my Breaker Clan; chiefs, you can go back and carefully consider Yang Yun's proposal."

"After the Grand Elder returns, I will have him personally visit you two; by then I hope the two chiefs can give a definite answer; no matter what the answer, the Breaker Clan will relocate to Star Luo City."

Bai He and Niu Gao's expressions were quite complex.

I originally just came to confirm the life or death of my old friend Yang Wudi, but I never expected to end up risking my entire clan.

Niu Gao's Control Clan is not too bad; its development may not be prosperous, but it doesn't lack food or clothing.

But Bai He's Sensitivity Clan is different; these years it has been on a decline; it has reached the point where it needs Niu Gao's assistance.

Bai He's relationship with Yang Wudi is the closest; now the Breaker Clan has produced such a stunning talent who intends to unite the three clans.

To say one's heart isn't moved would be a lie.

But feeling unbalanced inside is also truly the case.

Reality is often harsh; Bai He cannot but accept that his Sensitivity Clan's development is difficult; he needs a reliable backing.

The current chief of the Breaker Clan is Yang Yun, not his old friend Old Goat Yang Wudi.

Niu Gao remained silent, while Bai He chuckled and said: "Chief Yang, let me and Chief Niu Gao go back to consult with our clansmen; then we'll give you a reply."

The two left in silence.

Yang Yun smiled and saw them to the hall door, then had Yang Wuli see them out the main gate.

By the way, he took care of Niu Gao's business, having his clansmen come to repair the smashed gate; even if we relocate, a broken gate is no problem.

A Li looked curiously at Yang Yun: "When did you get involved with the Star Luo Empire, and plan to relocate? I had no idea."

Yang Yun merely smiled and said nothing.

He wouldn't reveal even a hint, no matter how A Li followed behind asking.

Star Luo Empire's imperial family.

The White Tiger Douluo is also the king of the Star Luo Empire; a ninety-second-rank Title Douluo, his martial soul is the White Tiger.

After looking at the information on the table and pondering for a moment, he ordered the summoning of the Crown Prince Dai Weisi.

With a full head of golden hair and an upright bearing, Dai Weisi was still rather surprised by his father's sudden summons.

"Father Emperor, I don't know what you wish to command by suddenly summoning your son."

The White Tiger Douluo widened his tiger eyes, fixed on Dai Weisi, and asked: "Have you heard anything about today's events involving the Breaker Clan and the Armor Sect?"

Dai Weisi's eyes narrowed slightly; he couldn't determine what his father meant by the sudden inquiry.

"I've heard that the Armor Sect has recently been frequently provoking the Breaker Clan, intending to annex it as a subsidiary sect; could today have seen a major move, with the two sides erupting into conflict?"

The White Tiger Douluo remained silent for a long time.

He did not answer Dai Weisi's question; as the Crown Prince, if the information were truly this blocked, it would be utterly incompetent.

Does Dai Weisi's intelligence have any news of today's events in the Breaker Clan? As the emperor of the Star Luo Empire, how could he not know? "Dai Weisi, prepare yourself these two days to represent the Star Luo Empire's imperial family in visiting the Breaker Clan; if the Breaker Clan intends to establish a sect, the Star Luo Empire's capital will open wide its doors of convenience."

"The empire's military medicine supplies have recently been insufficient; do you understand?"

Dai Weisi said no more, accepted the order with thanks: "I understand, Your Majesty; I will not fail your trust."

After leaving.

Dai Weisi's mind involuntarily conjured the description from the intelligence about the Breaker Clan's new chief, Yang Yun.

Eighteen-year-old Soul Douluo; eighth soul ring of a hundred-thousand-year age;

thousand-year second ring; ten-thousand-year third ring; compared to these, the Breaker Clan chief is that Yang Yun's least noteworthy aspect.

The Breaker Clan is insignificant, but this Yang Yun possesses such talent; if he, Dai Weisi, could obtain Yang Yun's assistance,

Wouldn't the Star Luo Empire's throne be as easy as taking something from a bag?

No, not just the Star Luo Empire.

His, Dai Weisi's, ambition is not small.

"It seems this trip must be well prepared; dear brother, leaving the Star Luo Empire would be your most foolish decision." Dai Weisi smirked inwardly, his steps quickening involuntarily.

Unlike that, after receiving the news, the Spirit Hall reported it to the Platinum Bishop Jes.

Before the Spirit Hall's orders were issued, Jes dared not act rashly.

After returning to his family, Hu Yanzhen merely smashed the table in angry helplessness; although dissatisfied with Jes's cold handling,

but there was nothing he could do.

The Soul Douluo with a hundred-thousand-year eighth ring still has the martial soul, which is a benign mutation of the Breaker Spear martial soul.

He, Hu Yanzhen, is of higher rank than Hu Yanpo, with stronger defense; yet his strength is only limitedly strong.

To have him lead the Armor Sect's people to your door would be no different from sending them to their deaths.

Hu Yanzhen could only contact the four lower sects, as well as sects that had secretly surrendered to the Spirit Hall; they would join together to discuss countermeasures.

The rise of the Breaker Clan also means that the Star Luo Empire's cake will be divided up.

This is not good for their sects and families.

Someone among them proposed assassinating Yang Wudi; the proposer was a member of the Wind Sword Sect; according to Wind Sword Sect intelligence, Yang Wudi secretly led five Soul Saints and one Soul Douluo to the Star Dou Great Forest.

Now line translation: "Among them, someone proposed to assassinate Yang Wudi; the proposer was a member of the Wind Sword Sect; according to the Wind Sword Sect's intelligence, Yang Wudi secretly led five Soul Saints and one Soul Douluo to the Star Dou Great Forest."

We need to keep it concise but faithful.

Suspected hunting of soul rings.

Such a heaven-sent opportunity must not be missed.

Yang Yun is formidable; we cannot act against him, but acting against Yang Wudi can weaken the enemy's manpower.

Huoyan Zhen turned his gaze to Feng Bailong and said: "Sect Master Feng, would you be willing to join me in taking action? Yang Wudi is an eighty-ninth-rank Soul Douluo, and accompanying him is Yang Wuhu, also a Soul Douluo."

We need to keep quotes and punctuation.

If we succeed in killing them, the Elephant Armor Sect will surely reward Sect Master Feng with generous gifts.

Feng Bailong pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded: "The Broken One Clan seeks to divide interests in the Star Luo Empire; our Wind Sword Sect cannot stand idly by."

Better to treat as a proper noun and transliterate? But rule says: for person names we use pinyin; for place names that are bare surname/meaningless proper noun we use pinyin; for sect/faction names we translate meaning. So we should translate meaning. So "the Broken One Clan". Let's go with that.

Feng Bailong pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded: 'The Broken One Clan seeks to divide interests in the Star Luo Empire; our Wind Sword Sect cannot stand idly by.'

It is absolutely not for any generous reward that we act.

"Sect Master Huoyan, we need to pay fifty percent of the deposit upfront before acting; otherwise I find it hard to exert my full strength."

Huoyan Zhen waved his hand and said: "Hmph! No need for many words, I, Huoyan Zhen, keep my word; those willing to act, I will provide half the deposit."

"Sect Master Huoyan is magnanimous; I admire him." Feng Bailong said with a smile, offering praise.

The Broken One Clan.

Yang Yun looked at A Li solemnly and said: "In my absence, please entrust you to protect the Broken One Clan."

After much thought, he still decided to personally go fetch the Blue Silver Emperor leg bone.

(End of chapter)