Chapter 289: War Letter

Yang Xiong looked at all the Elders of the Body Sect; it was clear that this was an era of great contention, especially since they had all cultivated to the Title Douluo level and naturally wanted to show off.

On the battlefield, with their strength, even a slight display could make their names famous throughout the world, and even turn the tide of war.

Yang Xiong thought for a moment before speaking: "The war has now erupted; after all, our Body Sect lies within the Heaven Dou Empire, so it is time for us to join this war as well."

"However, we cannot deploy everyone; the sect still needs someone to guard it, so at least one person must stay to protect the sect. Do you have any ideas?"

The four Grand Elders looked at each other, and then everyone turned their gaze to Long Gong Meng Shu.

Whether it is Lin Gong, Bai He, or Yang Wudi, they all bear a deep blood feud with the Spirit Empire, and years of hard training have been for revenge. As for Long Gong Meng Shu, although there is some tension with the Spirit Hall, he has not been heavily targeted in recent years, and he continues to preside over the Body Academy.

Long Gong thought for a moment before speaking: "Sect Leader, since someone needs to guard the sect, my spouse and I will stay in the sect and also educate the academy's students."

Yang Xiong nodded: "Very well, Teacher Lin, Yang Wudi, Bai He, the three of you Elders should prepare immediately. This time we can deploy half of the sect's personnel, though it also depends on each individual's willingness to go to the front."

"For this deployment to the front, Grand Elder Lin Gong will lead, with Second Elder Yang Wudi and Fourth Elder Bai He assisting. All sect resources are at your disposal, be it pills, provisions, or weapons."

"However, I must stress this to everyone again: no matter how you fight on the front or battle the Spirit Empire, I hope you all return alive, and that our sect's losses are kept to a minimum."

Everyone's expression turned solemn: "Thank you, Sect Leader, for your support; we will certainly make the Body Sect renowned across the world."

Lin Gong then spoke with a hint of confusion: "Sect Leader, this is the Body Sect's first large‑scale operation; aren't you going to preside over it yourself?"

Yang Xiong smiled: "I have some matters to attend to; after handling them, I will rejoin you."

"Remember, whether facing the Clear Sky Sect or the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, our Body Sect is by no means weaker than them. If any arrangement is unreasonable, you may refuse outright; everything is based on preserving everyone's lives."

The group quickly discussed all details and assignments, including the main Soul Grandmasters to be dispatched and the personnel to stay behind; even the Body Academy will send some members to the front, though these will be primarily teachers plus a few well‑performing students.

After everyone withdrew, only Oscar, Feng Xiaotian, Huo Wushuang and Shui Bing'er remained on the scene.

Oscar spoke with a hint of confusion: "Xiong Ge, should I also go to the front with them? Is there anything you need help with?"

Yang Xiong shook his head: "My matters are rather special, Oscar. Since you are already the Deputy Sect Master of the Body Sect, you should display your own presence and strength."

"This time you will follow Teacher Lin Gong and the others, also as a way to learn how to manage the sect."

"Feng Xiaotian, Huo Wu, Shui Bing'er, this war is also very important to you. I hope you all strive to show yourselves. Thunderclap Gorge originally had nine peaks; now four remain unoccupied. Show your worth, and also quickly cultivate to the Title Douluo level; then you may have a chance to become Elders of the sect."

Once all matters were arranged, the entire Body Sect sprang into action; everyone seemed confident, ready to make their mark in the great battle.

Meanwhile, Yang Xiong stood atop the main peak, awaiting the upcoming great battle.

Since the Asura God delivered the fourth trial's content, Yang Xiong vaguely felt that the old battle letter might soon be fulfilled; with Qian Renxue's strong‑willed nature, she would definitely want to defeat him and erase past humiliation.

Sure enough, after only a few days, a massive Fire Eagle flew into the Body Sect's gate, its Title Douluo aura unmistakably on display.

The newcomer was the Spirit Vulture Douluo of the Spirit Empire; now both sides have clashed, and the Spirit Vulture Douluo still dares to come to the Body Sect—its audacity is indeed considerable.

Yang Xiong and the Elders sat upright in the Great Hall, wanting to see what business the Spirit Vulture Douluo had come for.

Compared with previous meetings, this time the Spirit Vulture Douluo appeared exceedingly solemn, even a hint of arrogance in its eyes.

Yang Wudi, seeing the Spirit Vulture Douluo's demeanor, couldn't help but shout angrily.

"How daring, still daring to come to the Body Sect. Your people of the Spirit Empire are too bold; aren't you afraid we might keep you here?"

The Spirit Vulture Douluo snorted coldly: "I'm not here to provoke or start a war; I come by order of the Young Lady to deliver a message."

After speaking, the Spirit Vulture Douluo took a golden scroll from its body, waved a hand, and the scroll flew to Yang Xiong's side.

"Yang Xiong, you issued a battle letter to our Young Lady back then; she said, seven days later, at the summit of Liangyue Mountain, I hope you will attend on time."

Yang Xiong smiled at the corner of his mouth: "Tell your mistress that seven days from now I will certainly fight on time; I just hope she doesn't surrender without a fight."

The Spirit Vulture Douluo's face showed a trace of indignation, but saying nothing, it directly summoned the massive Fire Eagle and left the Body Sect.

Yang Wudi and the others clearly understood Yang Xiong's strength, their faces showing a hint of puzzlement.

"Sect Leader, this Qian Renxue is too arrogant; I didn't expect she would still dare to challenge you. Could she really have risen to this level in just a few years?"

Yang Xiong laughed: "Five years ago, Qian Renxue was already at the Soul Douluo level; purely based on talent, she should be the strongest on Douluo Continent, even surpassing Tang Chen and Tang San."

"Not only does she possess the Six-Winged Angel Weapon Soul, but also Innate Soul Power at Level 20, truly a monster. It seems she deliberately chose this moment to challenge me, likely having other motives."

Yang Xiong was well aware that when he displayed his power in the Star Dou Great Forest, the Thousand‑Weight Douluo and the Demon‑Subduing Douluo likely reported to Qian Renxue early on.

Given Qian Renxue's strong‑willed nature, she is now undergoing the Angel Nine Examinations; by her pace she has at least completed five or six, perhaps more, and her strength can certainly defeat the Thousand‑Weight Douluo and the Demon‑Subduing Douluo. Otherwise she wouldn't undertake something she couldn't be sure of, nor would she challenge at this time.

According to what the Asura God told him initially, each subsequent trial is not about ability but about choice; that means there will certainly be a decision he must make, and such a choice is of paramount importance.

Yang Xiong sat solemnly at the highest point of the main peak of Thunderclap Gorge, quietly awaiting the arrival of this battle.

In Spirit City, Bibidong seemed somewhat angry and went straight to Douluo Hall; Qian Renxue sat beneath the Angel God statue, while Bibidong stood at the center of the great hall.

"What are you thinking? You should know Yang Xiong's current strength; although he hasn't reached the Title Douluo level, he should be around Ninety‑Eighth Level. Isn't this like striking a stone with an egg?"

Qian Renxue, without opening her eyes, said: "Bibidong, I will handle my own matters; I don't need you to interfere. I hope you respect my choice."

Bibidong snorted: "What kind of choice is this? This choice is completely wrong. I know you're undergoing the Angel God Inheritance Examination, so why don't you wait until you've completed all the tests? Once you become the Angel God, a mere Yang Xiong would be nothing to you, yet you deliberately choose to duel him at this moment."

Qian Renxue opened her eyes and looked at Bibidong: "Bibidong, this is your dark nature; you never consider confronting the enemy head‑on, only scheming for power and ambition. With such selfishness, you are unfit to become Emperor of the Spirit Empire."

Bibidong's face showed a hint of coldness: "You claim to be upright, but don't forget you've already lost to Yang Xiong once. If you lose again, your once‑in‑a‑millennium talent will become a joke; remember, Yang Xiong is far younger than you."

Qian Renxue's face showed a flash of resentment: "Because I lost once, I will not lose to anyone again—not even Yang Xiong; even you, I won't lose to."

"I also know your petty scheme: you intended to hunt the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Bull Python, but Yang Xiong thwarted your plans. Ten years ago he was merely a Quasi Soul Sect member, and now he can stand against you. You must resent having let the tiger return to the mountain back then."

Bibidong's expression shifted slightly: "It's not me who let the tiger return to the mountain, but you who raised the tiger as a menace. If you hadn't told me not to strike Yang Xiong and wanted to handle him yourself, I wouldn't have allowed the talent of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect to develop to this extent…"

After a moment of silence, Qian Renxue spoke: "Don't worry, I will deal with this Yang Xiong, and I will do so openly and honorably; you stop playing any petty tricks."

Bibidong ignored Qian Renxue and instead looked toward Qian Daoliu.

"Great Supplicant, do you just let your granddaughter run amok? Aren't you afraid she will lose to Yang Xiong, and that Yang Xiong will become the Spirit Empire's greatest enemy?"

Qian Daoliu's expression remained calm: "Bibidong, I trust Xiaoxue; I believe Xiaoxue can defeat her opponent with her own strength, and that she is a qualified Judging Elder."

Seeing Qian Renxue act unilaterally and Qian Daoliu appear so confident, Bibidong finally, helplessly, left Douluo Hall.

Six days later, Yang Xiong had largely sorted out everything and, riding his sword, headed to Liangyue Mountain, the site symbolizing the pinnacle of Soul Grandmaster duels.

Originally Oscar, Yang Wudi and the others wanted to go with Yang Xiong, at least to guard against ambushes and to counter the Spirit Empire's numerical superiority, but Yang Xiong rejected them.

Yang Xiong knew very well the characters of Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue; if Qian Renxue challenges him, she will certainly not employ any petty tricks, otherwise she would not be worthy of being the bearer of the Angel God inheritance representing light.

(End of Chapter)