Chapter 200: Tang San

After absorbing the soul bone this time, Yang Xiong's surrounding people all saw a certain degree of power increase.

Ning Rongrong, after consecutively absorbing two soul bones, has raised her soul power to Level 67.

Oscar likewise, after absorbing two Top-level Soul Bones, has also reached Soul Power Level 66.

Both of them are Support Spirit Masters; after absorbing the soul bones, not only have their physical qualities greatly improved, they even possess a certain combat capability.

Elder brother Yang Wei recently absorbed a Soul Ring, then also took in a Thousand Jun Ant Emperor Torso Spirit Bone, bringing his soul power up to Level 64.

Qin Shuang's Soul Power Level is a bit on the low side, currently only Level 61.

Yang Xiong took Oscar and Zhao Wuji to Cloud Mist Mountain, formally introducing their situation to Elder Lin Gong of the Five Great Elders, where Zhao Wuji serves as a Guest Elder of the Body Sect, though he will not interfere in others' affairs within the sect.

Oscar, meanwhile, temporarily assumes the position of Deputy Sect Master of the Body Sect, and will also not meddle in internal sect matters for now; he will be formally appointed once his soul power rises.

Everyone has no objections to Yang Xiong's appointments of Zhao Wuji and Oscar.

Zhao Wuji is now Level 87; at his cultivation speed over the years, breaking through Title Douluo is only a matter of time, and Zhao Wuji is considerably younger than all the Elders, so his future potential is likely boundless.

Oscar's talent is evident here; although he is only a Food System Soul Grandmaster, the twenty‑two‑year‑old Soul Emperor is truly a genius among geniuses, with limitless future prospects, and may even create history for Food System Soul Grandmasters.

After completing the introductions, Yang Xiong then began to focus on changes in the Soul Master World.

The Soul Master World now changes day by day, seemingly having reverted to the former state of ubiquitous conflict.

Whether small sects or civilian Soul Grandmasters feel the severe situation; especially after the extinction of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, almost everyone is on edge, either seeking refuge with the Spirit Hall or with the Two Great Empires.

Yang Xiong, however, focuses on the changes at the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's garrison in Thunderclap Gorge; such a prized cultivation site surely cannot leave anyone indifferent.

Yang Xiong intends to bide his time, so that when the moment arrives the Body Sect can seize Thunderclap Gorge in one stroke and even garner support from all sides.

Of course, Yang Xiong also made arrangements, giving Niu Gao a full fifty‑million Gold Soul Coins, mainly to have him pre‑plan the layout of Thunderclap Gorge, and also sending him to Gengxin City to purchase large quantities of metal, facilitating the construction of sect protective devices, even directly acquiring some massive sect protection apparatus.

Within the Body Sect as a whole, only the Min Clan has slightly weaker attacks and thus needs Tang San's Hidden Weapons.

For others, Hidden Weapons do not provide such good defensive effect; instead, when establishing a sect, they need more powerful offensive equipment, such as giant crossbows and ballistae.

Regarding the so‑called Tang Sect Hidden Weapons, Yang Xiong thinks they are indeed a perfect match for the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, yet they fall short in actual sect protection.

Tang San's Hidden Weapons pursue compactness and are crafted with extreme precision, which, comparatively, neglects their inherent power.

Moreover, Thunderclap Gorge's special location makes it more suitable for heavy equipment.

Niu Gao is highly proficient in construction and naturally adept with sect protection devices, making his trip to Gengxin City even more appropriate.

Of course, to be safe, a Soul Grandmaster of the Qibao Liuli Pagoda Weapon Soul was also invited to accompany them; the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda has treasure‑searching properties, making it ideal for bulk purchasing of ironware and raw materials in Gengxin City.

As for finances, everything was gifted by Ning Fengzhi to Yang Xiong; this time Yang Xiong earned great merit for the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, so money is no issue at all—the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect never lacks funds.

Judging from Ning Fengzhi's demeanor, it seems the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect also intends a massive procurement.

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Speaking of which, with Xiao Wu's assistance, Tang San obtained a very fine Soul Ring in the Star Dou Great Forest, and his own soul power reached Level 62.

It is a Soul Devouring Spider Emperor dating back 25,000 years, also a tremendously powerful Soul Beast within the Star Dou Great Forest.

After absorbing this Soul Ring, Tang San's control over Blue Silver Grass increased dramatically again, and he also gained the Spider Emperor's devouring ability.

Having obtained the Soul Ring, Tang San then left the Star Dou Great Forest with Xiao Wu.

Originally Xiao Wu was somewhat fearful of the outside world, but she also worries greatly about Liu Erlong's situation; back when they were in the Shrek team, Liu Erlong had already taken Xiao Wu as his adopted daughter.

With the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's extinction, both Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong suffered severe blows, and Xiao Wu is likewise unusually concerned for Liu Erlong.

When the two returned to Shrek Academy, both Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong's conditions startled Tang San and Xiao Wu.

Yu Xiaogang appeared utterly despondent, as if he had aged a decade, with sparse hair, a disheveled beard, and even a few strands of white hair.

Liu Erlong's complexion was pallid, as if he had suffered a serious illness.

Upon seeing Tang San and Xiao Wu, the two were exceptionally delighted; especially Liu Erlong, after seeing Xiao Wu, embraced her as if mother and daughter.

After Tang San and Xiao Wu's consolation, the two seemed to shake off their previous slump and began to recover.

After Yu Xiaogang gave Tang San a detailed briefing on the Soul Master World, even Tang San sensed the danger and urgency of the current situation.

Tang San, after much inner conflict, finally spoke: "Master, I wish to establish a new sect, which might one day rival the Spirit Hall."

Yu Xiaogang, a bit puzzled, replied: "Xiao San, your strength is still too weak; you don't yet understand what a powerful sect truly requires."

"In recent years only the Upper Three Sects and Lower Four Sects have relatively complete inheritances; they not only possess formidable martial souls but also full sect lineages and cultivation methods, each sect housing at least a thousand Soul Grandmasters, far beyond the reach of small factions."

Tang San nodded: "Master, I am aware of that. I intend to name the new sect Tang Sect, and its core inheritance will be the forging of Hidden Weapons rather than martial souls."

"Master, you have also witnessed the power of Hidden Weapons. The Force Clan has always helped me forge them; the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect bought a large quantity from me. This time, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect can counter the Spirit Hall's attacks, and my Hidden Weapons played a huge role."

Yu Xiaogang was startled by this; he does not know exactly how the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect repelled the Spirit Hall, only that its information was clear and it received massive external support, enabling a combined assault that slaughtered many Spirit Hall personnel.

Yu Xiaogang, looking at Tang San's Hidden Weapons, felt uneasy at that moment.

Logically, Yu Xiaogang has spent more time with Tang San, and he has always thought Tang San's forging of Hidden Weapons is somewhat unrefined, neglecting a Soul Grandmaster's cultivation of martial souls and soul power.

Yet those very Hidden Weapons he overlooked turned out to be of great use to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's battles; had he not severed ties with his family, or had his relationship with his father not been as hostile as water and fire, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan could have equipped Hidden Weapons on a large scale, and the outcome might not have been so tragic.

Yu Xiaogang thought for a long while, then sighed: "Xiao San, your Hidden Weapons are indeed decent; their power is acceptable, I previously overlooked them."

"But have you considered that most sects inherit primarily through families and martial souls; Hidden Weapons may not always stay in your hands, so how will you control the entire sect later?"

"Moreover, you cannot forever retain the methods of forging Hidden Weapons unless you get the Clear Sky Sect to intervene; Hidden Weapons are linked to the Clear Sky Hammer's martial soul, perhaps then the Tang Sect you speak of could endure eternally."

Tang San shook his head: "Master, the Tang Sect I am establishing will have no ties to the Clear Sky Sect; the Tang Sect will be wholly my personal property, even the Clear Sky Sect cannot interfere."

"Besides, what I'm showing now are merely ordinary Hidden Weapons; the truly powerful ones are beyond even my own ability to forge, so there's no fear of them being leaked."

In fact, the Tang Sect Tang San wishes to forge is the very Tang Sect from his original world; that Tang Sect also focuses on crafting Hidden Weapons, has been passed down for countless years, never truly declined, and has become ever more glorious.

Yu Xiaogang finally sighed: "Fine, the Soul Master World is now in chaos; the Upper Three Sects, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan are extinct, and the Clear Sky Sect has withdrawn."

"The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's recent attitude is also very ambiguous; besides a certain cooperation with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, many of its businesses have begun to be gradually abandoned, seeming to shift toward the Clear Sky Sect's direction, perhaps they feel too much pressure and are reluctant to directly confront the Spirit Hall."

"I have also closely examined your Hidden Weapons; even ordinary people can use them. If you can associate with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, perhaps you won't worry about their market."

"When the Heaven Dou Imperial Family equips Hidden Weapons on a large scale, they may influence the Soul Master World from another angle, providing another way to counter the Spirit Hall."

After receiving Yu Xiaogang's approval, Tang San immediately went to the Force Clan.

Tai Tan, seeing Tang San's progress, was unusually excited: "Young Master, you finally returned; I, your old servant, have missed you terribly these years."

Now Tang San is only nineteen years old, yet has already reached the Soul Emperor level; he can probably be said to be the fastest ever in the Soul Master World.

Tang San hurriedly spoke: "Senior Tai Tan, you've worked hard all these years; how have the Hidden Weapons developed now?"

Tai Tan looked unusually happy: "Report, Young Master, the sales of Hidden Weapons have been excellent these years; the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect has bought a large quantity from us. Besides the initial five hundred sets, they have kept placing orders continuously, and now the total purchase amount has exceeded two thousand sets."

Moreover, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect is quite wealthy; each set is bought at ten thousand Gold Soul Coins, and just from selling to them we have already reached twenty million Gold Soul Coins.

However, the regret is that apart from the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, no other major sects have bought Hidden Weapons from us, so our clientele is relatively singular.

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After Tang San and Tai Tan communicated, the Hidden Weapon business is indeed thriving, especially the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect seems like a total sucker, purchasing Hidden Weapons without even paying the price.

Tang San wrestled with his thoughts for a while before speaking: "Senior Tai Tan, I want to establish a new sect; I wonder what advice you might have?"

Tai Tan was a bit puzzled: "Young Master, why do you want to build a new sect? A new sect involves many matters and details."

Tang San shook his head: "The Spirit Hall is powerful now; I think this situation will sooner or later act against the Two Great Empires, and the new sect I'm establishing will focus on forging Hidden Weapons, perhaps supporting the Two Great Empires in countering the Spirit Hall."

Tai Tan at this moment was a bit conflicted: "Young Master, your idea of establishing a new sect is indeed good, and the timing is excellent, but what about the Clear Sky Sect? Are you really planning to completely leave the Clear Sky Sect?"

Tang San shook his head: "The Tang Sect is the Tang Sect, the Clear Sky Sect is the Clear Sky Sect; the two have no subordinate relationship, and I plan to go to the Clear Sky Sect soon, mainly to fulfill some instructions from my father."

Tai Tan's face showed a hint of worry: "Young Master, if you return to the Clear Sky Sect you must be careful; those old guys there are extremely stubborn and dull, and you'll probably find it hard to communicate with them."

I think the Young Master's idea of establishing the Tang Sect is excellent; perhaps one day the Tang Sect could shock the entire Douluo Continent, even surpassing the old Clear Sky Sect.

The Force Clan will certainly look to the Young Master as our guide, assisting the Young Master in establishing the Tang Sect.

(End of Chapter)