Chapter 229: War Letter

Yang Xiong was researching the use of thunder and lightning in Thunderclap Gorge, and also studying the method of Body Soul Weapon Second Awakening, when a signal suddenly arrived: the Body Sect had an honored guest coming to visit.

When Yang Xiong rushed back to the main peak's main hall, all Five Great Elders were present, and they looked somewhat nervous.

Yang Xiong sat upright on the central seat, and beside him Lin Gong hurriedly spoke.

"Sect Leader, the Spirit Hall has sent people; they do not look friendly."

Yang Xiong snorted coldly: "The Spirit Hall is already busy with its own affairs, yet they still dare to send someone over—do they think they have nothing else to do?"

"Who are they? What business do they have?"

Lin Gong shook his head: "They are Gui Bao Douluo, and they are accompanied by many others. Should we conceal some of our strength,"

Yang Xiong thought carefully: "Now that they have arrived in this area, there is no need to hide anything. Invite the person in charge to come in; as for those petty ones, they need not come to our Body Sect."

As expected, after a short while, under the guidance of a Min Clan disciple, four people arrived in the Body Sect's main hall.

Yang Xiong was familiar with these two; one of them was the Gui Bao Douluo from the Heaven Dou Palace Coup, and the other three were the golden generation from the Soul Master Competition Finals of years past, including Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan.

After the four arrived at the Body Sect's sect hall, they were startled.

The four examined the scene closely; the Body Sect actually had three Title Douluo, and seated at the central position was Yang Xiong.

The Gui Bao Douluo showed a hint of surprise: "Yang Xiong, I never expected the Sect Leader of the Body Sect to be you."

Yang Xiong smiled: "Gui Bao Douluo, it's been a while since we last met; I didn't expect you to still retain your flair. It seems the Spirit Hall no longer hides what it has done."

The Gui Bao Douluo snorted coldly: "What is the Body Sect's posture meant to achieve? Do you disdain my Spirit Hall?"

Yang Xiong laughed: "That's not right. The Sect Leader of the Body Sect and the Five Great Elders are greeting you together; doesn't that show our respect for you? So, Gui Bao Douluo, if you still wish to reside permanently in our Body Sect, I am rather welcoming."

Yang Xiong gave a half‑smile as he looked at the Gui Bao Douluo, while the Five Great Elders also cast hostile gazes, as if they were eyeing prey.

Given the Body Sect's current strength, keeping a Gui Bao Douluo is not overly difficult.

Beside them, Hu Liena hurriedly said: "Sect Leader Yang, this time we come by order of Pope His Holiness, bearing an invitation; please graciously accept it."

Hu Liena produced a dazzling golden invitation with both hands; it looked rather respectful.

Yang Xiong waved his hand lightly, and the soul power he emitted instantly lifted the invitation before him; even the Gui Bao Douluo was somewhat amazed by his soul power's use and control.

Yang Xiong examined the invitation's contents; aside from a lot of fluff, it was an invitation for the Sect Leader of the Body Sect to attend the Spirit Hall's sect gathering in person.

Yang Xiong folded the invitation in his hand, his face showing no expression: "Please have the Holy Lady convey to the Pope that our Body Sect is a small, modest clan and will not partake in any sect gathering; of course, we wish your sect gathering a smooth opening."

Hu Liena quickly said: "Sect Leader Yang, the Pope places great importance on the Body Sect. If you attend the sect gathering, with your strength you would likely be rated among the top three sects, and then the Body Sect could truly become renowned across the world."

Yang Xiong, half‑smiling, replied: "Attending the sect gathering is not just about that; it would also require supporting your Spirit Hall. Our Body Sect is a small, newly founded clan, so we will not wade into this murky water."

Hu Liena's expression shifted slightly: "Sect Leader Yang, think this through; this is an invitation personally from the Pope himself, and it may not be easy to refuse."

Yang Xiong's face darkened, his whole body instantly turning blood‑red, while displaying two yellow, one purple, two black, and two red Soul Rings.

When the two Hundred‑Thousand‑Year Soul Rings manifested, both Hu Liena and the Gui Bao Douluo felt immense pressure, even showing a hint of fear.

Yang Xiong said calmly: "Your sect gathering has nothing to do with me; I have no interest in the Seven Great Sects, so I hope you'll be sensible and not provoke me, otherwise you'll bear the consequences."

At this moment, Yang Xiong's entire body was bathed in blood‑red, covered with dense golden patterns, looking like a demonic Asura.

Especially, an endless killing aura radiated from Yang Xiong; even Hu Liena and the Gui Bao Douluo felt a chilling sensation throughout their bodies, and their soul power and soul skills were subtly suppressed.

The Five Great Elders on the scene also exuded a powerful aura, seemingly suppressing the Gui Bao Douluo firmly.

The Gui Bao Douluo gritted his teeth: "Sect Leader Yang, is this your way of receiving guests? Aren't you afraid the Pope himself might come to your Body Sect?"

Yang Xiong snorted coldly: "Your Pope is busy with many affairs; he likely has no mind to meddle with us. Even if he did come, at worst the Body Sect, from top to bottom, would see him off to the end."

As Yang Xiong's words finished, he withdrew his martial soul and Soul Rings, returning to an ordinary appearance.

The Gui Bao Douluo saw that today he could gain nothing, and the Body Sect's stance was clear: they did not wish any ties with the Spirit Hall.

As the Gui Bao Douluo prepared to leave, Yang Xiong instead spoke up.

"Gui Bao Douluo, you should have visited the Clear Sky Sect and the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect; what is their attitude toward your so‑called sect gathering?"

The Gui Bao Douluo's face darkened: "Sect Leader Yang, do you intend to oppose my Spirit Hall just as the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and the Clear Sky Sect do? The foundation of my Spirit Hall far exceeds your imagination."

Yang Xiong laughed: "The Clear Sky Sect has nothing to do with me, but you should know I hail from the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. If you wish to deal with them, you'll have to cross my corpse."

Yang Xiong's words seemed very simple, yet they were laced with threat and a faint murderous intent.

Yang Xiong appeared to recall something, took out a small golden booklet, and with a wave it flew into the Gui Bao Douluo's hand.

"Last time fighting that little angel of yours was quite enjoyable, but she seemed a bit unwilling to lose. Please deliver this war letter to her for me; I hope she won't disappoint."

The Gui Bao Douluo and Hu Liena opened the golden booklet; its contents were very simple.

"War Letter—Five years from now, atop Liang Yue Shan, we shall settle the score."

The Gui Bao Douluo was again shocked: "Yang Xiong, you challenge our young lady?"

Yang Xiong laughed: "I've known this little angel for many years; she's quite interesting. I don't want any ties with your Spirit Hall. Last time she lost so badly, I'm sure she wants another match with me."

The Gui Bao Douluo did not hesitate: "Don't worry, I will definitely deliver the war letter to our young lady, but I hope your Body Sect does not provoke my Spirit Hall, or you'll bear the consequences."

After the Gui Bao Douluo, Hu Liena and others left, Lin Gong and the others seemed a bit surprised.

"Sect Leader, why do you challenge Qian Renxue? That Qian Renxue is clearly formidable; she became a Soul Douluo at such a young age."

Yang Xiong shook his head: "The challenge is secondary; Qian Renxue holds a very high position in the Spirit Hall, she is also the granddaughter of Qian Daoliu, and she is extremely proud, disdainful of exploiting others' misfortunes."

"As long as our Body Sect does not proactively provoke the Spirit Hall, we should be able to ensure our sect's short‑term safety."

Everyone fell into thought.

Yang Xiong, however, seemed a bit helpless; given the Spirit Hall's current situation, minor moves were likely to continue.

The only things that truly made Yang Xiong wary were Bibidong and Qian Daoliu, and Qian Renxue was their sole weak point.

If we provoke Qian Renxue's belligerent nature, we need not worry the Body Sect's safety for the next five years, and at least we won't fear Qian Daoliu coming knocking.

However, just as Yang Xiong and his group were talking, someone reported another visitor: it turned out to be the Clear Sky Sect's Sect Leader Tang Xiao.

Yang Wudi and the others exchanged puzzled looks, and Yang Xiong thought carefully: "Invite Sect Leader Tang."

As expected, after a short while, Tang Xiao and his party arrived at the hall.

Besides Tang Xiao, Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong were also present.

After the three entered the Body Sect, each one's expression was unpredictable, sometimes looking extremely bewildered, other times looking unusually surprised.

Yang Xiong smiled and said, "Tang Sect Leader, Mr. Yu Xiaogang, Senior Liu Erlong, how did the three of you find time to come to my Body Sect?"

Yu Xiaogang's face changed: "Yang Xiong, this Thunderclap Gorge is the base of our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan; I didn't expect your Body Sect to actually occupy the nest."

Yang Xiong's expression turned cold: "Mr. Yu Xiaogang, your words are a bit strange. This place was indeed the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan before, but after the clan's extinction, no one remained here. How can you still say it's a usurped nest?"

Yu Xiaogang's face darkened at those words: "The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has been gone from Thunderclap Gorge for countless years; this is a fact recognized by the Soul Master World. How can you occupy this place while the clan's remains are still not cold? Aren't you afraid of being despised?"

It was evident that both Liu Erlong and Yu Xiaogang could not quite accept Thunderclap Gorge being occupied by the Body Sect.

Yang Xiong shook his head: "The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has been extinct for such a long time; why haven't you rebuilt a sect here? Since no one remains, what problem is there with us occupying this place?"

Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong were instantly at a loss for words.

When the Spirit Hall destroyed the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, only a handful of disciples handling affairs abroad remained, and they were all hunted down by the Spirit Hall.

Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong, to ensure the sect's continuation, gathered all personnel in Heaven Dou City, thereby guaranteeing that the sect's Inheritance would not be broken.

Of course they lacked the courage to return to Thunderclap Gorge; after all, once they leave Heaven Dou City, everyone would face endless pursuit.

(End of chapter)