Chapter 89: The Clear Sky Sect's Corner — I, Yun Yuan, Will Definitely Pry It Open!
"The Breaking Clan? That's a bit interesting. The Clear Sky Sect's corner is worth poaching."
Regarding Ye Zhiyun's suggestion, Yun Yuan showed great interest. If he could pry away the Breaking Clan, not only could he strengthen the Pill Hall's power, but he could also weaken the Clear Sky Sect, truly killing two birds with one stone.
Moreover, the Breaking Clan's martial soul was the Soul-Breaking Spear, also a spear-type martial soul. His Atlas Spear martial soul was the king among spears. This Breaking Clan really seemed destined to be connected with him.
Yun Yuan felt that after subduing the Breaking Clan, they would surely have many topics to discuss, such as insights into the spear dao and knowledge of alchemy.
The more Yun Yuan thought about it, the stronger his desire to pry away the Clear Sky Sect's corner became. In the end, his gaze turned firm, and he had already made up his mind.
The Clear Sky Sect's corner—he, Yun Yuan, would pry it open, no matter what. Even if Jesus came, it would be useless.
With the idea formed, Yun Yuan immediately thought of taking action. He looked at Ye Zhiyun and asked:
"Aunt Yun, do you know where the Breaking Clan is located? I want to visit them and see if I can pry away the Clear Sky Sect's corner."
Hearing this, Ye Zhiyun nodded and slowly explained to Yun Yuan:
"Xiao Yuan, ever since the Breaking Clan submitted to the Clear Sky Sect, they have been living near the mountain range around the Clear Sky Sect's ancestral land. I'll give you a map later, and you'll understand the exact location."
"However, Xiao Yuan, should I write a letter to invite the Breaking Clan's clan leader to Heaven Dou City? I have some connections with him, so I could help act as a mediator."
After explaining the Breaking Clan's residence, Ye Zhiyun changed her tone and offered her suggestion.
If Yun Yuan went alone to the Breaking Clan, she was afraid he might be put in a difficult position. After all, the relationship between the Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect was not very good, and Yun Yuan had even used the Clear Sky Sect's team as a stepping stone during the Soul Master Tournament.
But if it were in Heaven Dou City, and only the Breaking Clan's clan leader was invited, Ye Zhiyun was confident that with her relationship with him and her role as mediator, the chances of success would be much higher.
Hearing this, Yun Yuan slowly shook his head and rejected Ye Zhiyun's suggestion.
"Aunt Yun, no need. I have my own plan. You just help me recruit those smaller alchemy factions and independent soul masters."
Regarding the Breaking Clan, he had his own approach. If he wanted to poach them, he naturally had to make the entire Breaking Clan sincerely convinced.
The alchemy system alone might tempt the Breaking Clan, but it wasn't enough. Yun Yuan wanted them to see what it meant to be the future leader of the Spear Dao and who could truly lead the Breaking Clan toward a brighter future.
"Alright then, since you've made up your mind, I won't stop you."
In the following days, Ye Zhiyun first began persuading her own clan members to agree to join the Pill Hall.
Under the temptation of the alchemy system and the protection of Spirit Hall, the Ye family members ultimately could not resist and fully agreed to join this yet-to-be-established Pill Hall.
After all, this was a powerful backer they had to cling to. Moreover, they could learn more advanced alchemy techniques. Only a fool would refuse to join the Pill Hall.
After convincing her family members, Ye Zhiyun began inviting peers to Heaven Dou City, hoping to absorb them into Yun Yuan's Pill Hall.
As for Yun Yuan, after obtaining the map to the Breaking Clan's residence, he set off alone on his journey to find them.
A day later, following the map, Yun Yuan finally arrived at the Breaking Clan's residence near the Clear Sky Sect's ancestral land.
After arriving, Yun Yuan did not act like an ordinary guest. Instead, he intended to use force before courtesy. Only by demonstrating his overwhelming strength would others be more convinced when he tried to recruit them later.
In the next moment, Yun Yuan summoned his martial soul, the Atlas Spear. An incandescent spear emitting terrifying pressure appeared in his hand.
With wind and thunder wings spread behind him, he stood in the sky above the Breaking Clan's residence. The spear intent instantly enveloped the entire Breaking Clan.
"Who?! Who dares to intrude upon my Breaking Clan?!"
A furious shout rang out from within the Breaking Clan's residence. Immediately after, a burly, resolute-looking middle-aged man appeared at the entrance.
This man was the current Breaking Clan leader, Yang Lie, whose cultivation had reached the Soul Douluo level.
After Yang Lie appeared, another figure quickly followed—a young man, Yang Lie's son, the Breaking Clan's young clan leader, Yang Wudi.
The two looked at Yun Yuan above them, first stunned by his appearance. He still had the youthful look of a teenager, yet he emitted such a terrifying aura.
But soon, their attention focused on the Atlas Spear in Yun Yuan's hand.
"What a domineering spear!"
After examining the spear, both of them had the same thought.
Recovering from their shock, Yang Wudi suddenly frowned, as if recalling something, and immediately spoke:
"You are Yun Yuan, the Spirit Hall's Holy Son. The spear in your hand is called the Atlas Spear. During the Soul Master Tournament, you defeated the Clear Sky Sect's team—specifically, the Clear Sky Battle Formation—in just three moves."
After the Soul Master Tournament and the whale rubber incident, Yun Yuan's image and name had been firmly remembered by all major factions.
Hearing his son's words, Yang Lie finally realized that the young man before him was the legendary peerless genius, Yun Yuan.
However, what puzzled the Yang father and son was the purpose of Yun Yuan's visit.
They did not dare to underestimate this peerless genius in the slightest. In Yang Wudi's eyes, Yun Yuan was even stronger than himself. How could he dare to look down on him?
As for Yang Lie, after sensing Yun Yuan's aura, he no longer dared to act as a senior. From his perception, Yun Yuan's strength had definitely reached his level.
Even if he fought Yun Yuan, Yang Lie had little confidence in winning.
Thinking of Yun Yuan's age, Yang Lie could not help but feel sorrow for the Clear Sky Sect. It seemed that in the future, the highest peak of the Soul Master world would be this young man.
Compared to Yun Yuan, the two geniuses of the Clear Sky Sect were far too inferior.
Just as the father and son's thoughts drifted, Yun Yuan's voice slowly descended from the sky:
"I've heard that Clan Leader Yang is also a master of the spear. Yun Yuan has come specifically to seek guidance. I would like to test Clan Leader Yang's spear."
As his words fell, five soul rings—yellow, purple, black, black, and black—rose from his body. The pressure around him grew even stronger as he prepared to spar with Yang Lie at any moment.
Seeing this, Yang Lie did not refuse. His eyes showed eagerness to try. Although Yun Yuan was young, his strength was formidable and not inferior to his own.
Most importantly, Yun Yuan was also a spear user. As a fellow user of the spear, Yang Lie naturally wanted to compete with him.
"Good! In a contest of the spear, age does not matter—only strength. Holy Son Yun Yuan, I accept your challenge!"
Yang Lie shouted, already eager to test Yun Yuan's Atlas Spear. A sharp Soul-Breaking Spear martial soul appeared in his hand, and eight soul rings—two yellow, two purple, and four black—circled around him.
End of Chapter
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