Chapter 13: Xue Ye's Recruitment? Ning Fengzhi Mentions Matrilocal Marriage? Yu Yuanzhen's Fury: Is He of Our Clan's Bloodline?
Countless Soul Masters have spent their entire lives researching, and all believe that the limit for a fourth Soul Ring is five thousand years.
But this 'Holy Dragon' used facts to ruthlessly slap everyone in the face.
What does this mean?
It means his physical quality and Spiritual Power far exceed Soul Masters of the same rank by several times!
Third, the Martial Soul.
Light Holy Dragon.
Body-Separating Martial Soul.
This is even more unheard of!
Dragon-type Martial Souls are already the top existences among Beast Spirits, and Light-attribute dragon Martial Souls are the rarest of the rare.
Not to mention this peculiar form capable of separating from the main body to fight independently.
Some speculate it's some kind of mutated Martial Soul, while others suspect it's an ancient Legacy that has been lost for a long time.
But regardless of the speculation, they all point to one fact—
This 'Holy Dragon' possesses terrifying potential sufficient to reach the rank of Titled Douluo!
In addition to these hard indicators, the intelligence also recorded Yu Jingcheng's performance in the Great Spirit Arena in detail.
Personality: Proud, aloof, confident, and even carrying a hint of arrogance.
Style of Action: Decisive in killing, ruthless in execution, showing no mercy.
Facing a level fifty-eight attack system Soul King, he not only dared to use his Physical Body to resist Martial Soul Abilities head-on, but even achieved a one-shot kill.
This overwhelming strength and domineering posture made countless people tremble with fear, and also made countless forces covet him.
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Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.
A middle-aged man wearing brocade clothes with an easygoing temperament was sitting at a desk.
Holding the intelligence report regarding 'Holy Dragon' in his hand, his brow furrowed slightly.
He was none other than the Emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire, Xue Ye.
"In his twenties, a level fifty-five Soul King, a ten-thousand-year fourth ring, a Body-Separating Light Holy Dragon Martial Soul..."
Xue Ye's long fingers lightly tapped the tabletop, a strange look flashing in his eyes.
"Such talent, let alone the younger generation of the Heaven Dou Empire, even if placed within Spirit Hall, no one could match it."
"Even the 'Clear Sky Twin Stars' who have become famous in recent years, if fighting at the same level, would probably be no match for this person."
"Especially this Light Holy Dragon Martial Soul..."
Xue Ye faintly felt that the purity of this 'Holy Dragon's' Light attribute was extremely high.
If not compared with the Seraphim Martial Soul of Spirit Hall's Qian Family.
It might even be the number one in the present day!
"Body-Separating Martial Soul..."
Xue Ye murmured to himself.
"Could it be a variant from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?"
No, although the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan also has Light-attribute mutations, it's absolutely impossible for this form to appear."
"Even more interesting is that this person's Physical Body is extremely powerful; he can actually withstand a ten-thousand-year Soul Skill and remain unscathed."
"This is simply a Vicious Beast in human skin."
Xue Ye put down the intelligence, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.
"If such a talent could be used by me and become an Imperial Consecrator, it would be for the best!"
Currently, the Heaven Dou Empire is in dire need of talent.
If this 'Holy Dragon' could be recruited.
And then nurtured into a Titled Douluo using the foundation of the Heaven Dou Empire.
The Heaven Dou Empire could also form a crushing dominance over the Star Luo Empire in terms of high-level combat power.
(Note: Thirty years before the start of the original plot on the Douluo Continent, the power structure was slightly different)
Currently, the Pope of Spirit Hall is Qian Xunji.
And the previous Pope of Spirit Hall, Qian Daoliu, carried out a purge of the Douluo Continent before stepping down from the position.
Aside from the Upper Three Sects.
No other power on the Douluo Continent possessed a Titled Douluo powerhouse.
As for why they didn't touch the Upper Three Sects?
It's also very simple.
It was because of Tang Chen.
Although Tang Chen had gone to seek a Divinity Legacy and had been missing for a long time.
He was, after all, a level 99 Limit Douluo with demigod strength.
How long had he really been gone?
In Qian Daoliu's view, Tang Chen certainly wasn't dead.
If they moved against the Upper Three Sects and Tang Chen returned in the future.
Spirit Hall had a massive enterprise, and the losses would surely not be small.
Moreover, there were only a few Titled Douluo in the Upper Three Sects.
Even if left alone, they simply couldn't shake Spirit Hall's rule over the Douluo Continent.
Currently, the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire can only rely on the support of the Upper Three Sects for Titled Douluo combat power.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect supports the Heaven Dou Empire.
The Clear Sky Sect supports the Star Luo Empire.
They barely maintain a balance.
For Xue Ye.
If he could nurture a Titled Douluo belonging to the Heaven Dou Empire itself, the significance would be immense.
"Someone, come."
Following Xue Ye's soft call, a dark shadow appeared silently in a corner of the study.
"Your Majesty."
"Go and investigate the background of this 'Holy Dragon'."
Xue Ye instructed calmly.
"I want to know where he comes from, who his master is, and what his purpose is."
"Additionally, send someone to test the waters with him."
"If he can be recruited, spare no expense."
"Yes!"
The shadow took the order and vanished instantly.
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Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Ning Fengzhi looked at the intelligence in his hand, his face wearing his signature gentle smile, but deep in his eyes was a look of solemnity.
"Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu, what do you think?"
Sitting beside him were the two great pillars of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect—Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong.
"This kid is a bit wicked."
Bone Douluo Gu Rong rubbed his chin and gave a strange laugh.
"A ten-thousand-year fourth ring and a Physical Body that can resist Martial Soul Abilities head-on—this physical quality makes him look more like a defense system Soul Master than I do."
"And that Body-Separating Martial Soul—I've lived for so many years, and it's the first time I've heard of it."
Sword Douluo Chen Xin was indifferent, cradling his long sword as he coldly spat out two words:
"Very strong."
For this Titled Douluo, known as number one in attack, to say the words "very strong" was enough to prove Yu Jingcheng's weight.
"A Soul King not even twenty-five years old—this talent is indeed world-shaking."
Ning Fengzhi sighed.
"Unfortunately, my eldest child is only a few years old.
If he could be brought into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect through a matrilocal marriage..."
(Note: The original author's settings for Ning Fengzhi's children were inconsistent; it initially said Ning Fengzhi had many children, but later changed to Ning Rongrong being an only daughter. For the plot, the initial setting is used here)
Speaking to this point, Ning Fengzhi paused, a hint of thought flashing in his eyes.
"Is the Sect Master thinking of recruiting a son-in-law?"
Bone Douluo's eyes lit up.
"Although this kid is a bit arrogant, his strength and talent are indeed beyond reproach; he's worthy of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"No rush."
Ning Fengzhi waved his hand.
"Let's make contact first and see."
"This person has a proud personality; he probably won't be so easily won over."
"Moreover, the Heaven Dou Imperial Family will surely make a move as well."
"We'll wait and see for now, to see just how muddy he can stir this pool of water."
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Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
"Bang!"
A table was ruthlessly smashed to pieces.
Yu Yuanzhen looked at the intelligence in his hand, his expression so gloomy it seemed ready to drip water.
"Light Holy Dragon?!
And a Body-Separating Martial Soul?!"
"Investigate!
Investigate for me!"
"Is he an illegitimate child from one of our clan's side branches wandering outside, or has someone stolen and learned my clan's Dragonization Secret Art?!"
"If he is of the clan's Bloodline, he must be brought back to recognize his ancestors and return to the clan!"
"If he is an outsider..."
Killing intent was fully revealed in Yu Yuanzhen's eyes.
"The majesty of the Dragon Clan shall not be desecrated!"