Douluo: Dragon King's Divine Elegy

Chapter 196 Chen Xinjie: She ran away again? Tang Sect renamed Xuan Sect! Leng Yaozhu takes over the position of Tower Master!

On the platform, Leng Yaozhu looked around at everyone and said, "Starting today, the academy will have a one-month holiday. After you pack your things, go to your class teacher to register, and then you can go home."

"Yes."

The students, who had experienced great ups and downs, were still in shock, and upon hearing the news of the holiday, they quickly expressed their support.

Even if there were no holidays, the students wouldn't be interested in studying.

After all, they almost got wiped out.

As the crowd dispersed, Ye Xinglan, Yuan Enyehui, and Wu Siduo hurriedly walked towards Leng Yaozhu.

"Aunt Leng, where's Jing?"

After the students regrouped, they couldn't see Nan Liujing, and Ye Xinglan and the other two couldn't help but feel a little worried.

Facing them, Leng Yaozhu's tightly furrowed brows relaxed, and she said solemnly, "The Sea God Pavilion was attacked, and all the elders present have been tainted by a very troublesome curse. Liu Jing is currently cooperating with the Golden Ancient Tree to try to save these people, and he probably won't be back for a while."

"It's okay."

Once they confirmed that Nan Liujing was unharmed, the three women breathed a sigh of relief.

Outside the arena, the crowd was bustling and the sounds of conversation were constant.

The trainees chattered amongst themselves about the recent attack, their eyes all filled with worry.

Shrek City has suffered its first attack. Will there be a second attack in the future?

If another god-slaying cannonball were to fire, there wouldn't be a powerhouse like the Sky-Supporting Douluo to withstand it.

"Hey guys, wanna come over to my place?" On the way back to the dorm, Le Zhengyu asked the others with a smile, completely calm and unconcerned about the possibility of an attack.

Yang Nianxia shook her head: "Right now, I just want to go home."

Luo Guixing, Xu Yucheng, Qian Guzhengze, and others shared the same thought.

Xie Xie said in a tone of relief, "I almost went to see my mother ahead of schedule. If I had actually seen her, she would have cried so much."

Everyone: "..."

How are we supposed to respond to that?

Does that mean your mom will definitely kick you back to the living world?
"Where's Wu Lin?" Le Zhengyu looked at the taciturn Tang Wu Lin. "You're usually so talkative, why are you so quiet today?"

Everyone then noticed the problem and turned to look at them.

Hearing the instructions from Old Tang within his spiritual sea, Tang Wulin's gaze shifted, and he solemnly asked Tang Yue, "Brother Yue, may I pay a visit to the Haotian Sect?"

Tang Yue was taken aback: "You want to visit my home?"

"Hmm." Tang Wulin scratched his head and explained, "My surname is Tang, and my martial soul has evolved into the Blue Silver Emperor. When I was a child, my parents often told me stories about the Clear Sky Sect, and I longed to join them. I didn't have the chance before, but now that you're here, Brother Yue, I want to fulfill my dream... If there's anything inappropriate, you can just refuse."

Tang Yue pondered for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "My family is semi-secluded. Unless they are close friends of the clan elders, it is very difficult for others to visit us."

"Old Tang, did you hear that..." Tang Wulin subconsciously spoke to Old Tang in his mind.

"However," Tang Yue changed the subject, "your martial soul happens to have a connection with our sect's legendary ancestor, so you should be able to go, but you'll have to wait for me to ask my father first."

Tang Wulin interrupted Old Tang's conversation and hurriedly said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Yue."

"No trouble at all," Tang Yue waved his hand.

...

Time passed quickly, and the next day arrived soon. The dawn dispelled the chill of the night, and the commotion in Shrek City finally subsided. If it weren't for the large number of mechs and security officers patrolling the streets, looking on high alert, people would probably still think that last night's events were just a dream.

And while people were discussing it.

Another shocking news story stunned the entire Sun and Moon Federation.

Ya Li, the Vice Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion and Holy Spirit Douluo of Shrek Academy, solemnly announced during an interview with the host of Shrek City TV that Shrek Academy, which has a history of 20,000 years, is officially disbanded!

This news was like an invisible, god-slaying bomb, exploding in the hearts of people from all walks of life in the Federation.

The alumni of Shrek Academy woke up to find the sky had fallen; their hard-earned diplomas from the outer and inner academies had become worthless.

Because of Yun Ming's act of protecting Shrek City with his life, the common people's goodwill towards Shrek Academy improved. When they heard about the disbandment, they were mainly filled with sighs and lamentations, and spontaneously formed a memorial meeting to mourn Yun Ming.

In the world of Soul Masters, Shrek Academy disbanded and withdrew from the historical stage, triggering an even more intense chain reaction.

The Speaker of the Federal Parliament resigned, and the Parliament announced new elections. A group of top-tier institutions that had previously been suppressed by Shrek Academy cheered internally, especially a certain academy in Mingdu.

I won’t mention any names here.

With lightning speed, Yu Guanzhi, the Divine Brush Douluo, began to purge the dregs within the Federation. High-ranking officials at all levels of the Federation headquarters were in a state of fear, knowing that someone could be arrested at any moment and might not return.

During the investigation, from the traces left by the suicidal senator, Yu Guanzhi, just as Qian Gu Dieting had guessed, quickly pinpointed some of the clues about the missing God-Slaying Fixed-Equipment Soul-Guided Cannonball to Qian Gu Dongfeng.

Meanwhile, Chen Xinjie, having arrived in Shrek City, instructed his subordinates to search for evil spirit masters before heading alone to the Tang Sect.

Tang Sect Council Hall.

The heads of the Tang Clan's headquarters and branches all sat around the long table, numbering more than twenty.

Ya Li was also there, but she only listened in and wouldn't say anything unless Zang Xin asked her directly.

The atmosphere was extremely oppressive. The faces of the Tang Clan's high-ranking members were all solemn, because they had heard a secret from Zang Xin that almost shattered their beliefs.

The Abyss was able to penetrate deep into the universe thousands of years ago, breaking the barriers between the two planes and the outside world, because of Tang San and his mother. This mother and son, for their own selfish desires, forcibly devoured the life essence of the planet, ignoring the invasion of a powerful enemy from outside the universe.

It should be noted that the Tang Sect's Douluo Hall Master, Deputy Hall Master, and the heads of the two headquarters branches all perished in that abyss attack disaster.

It can be said that the Tang Sect's top-level combat power was completely depleted, and it took more than a hundred years to improve the situation.

Most importantly, many sect leaders or top-tier Soul Masters of the Tang Sect chose to merge into the Golden Ancient Tree after their deaths, and ended up becoming food for the Blue Silver Emperor.

According to Jin Yong, if the Blue Silver Emperor hadn't absorbed too much life essence over the years, he could have stopped that god-slaying cannonball without Yun Ming even having to face it. In other words, in a sense, Yun Ming not only died at the hands of the Holy Spirit Cult, but also at the hands of Tang San, the ancestor of the Tang Sect.

Such a shocking secret would be unbelievable if Zang Xin himself told it, but even Ya Li, the deputy head of the Sea God Pavilion who is most familiar with the Golden Ancient Tree, did not object, which precisely proves the truth of the matter.

Zang Xin looked around at everyone and said in a deep voice, "Elder Jin has issued an ultimatum: within a week, either our Tang Clan changes its name or we withdraw from Shrek City. I need you all to discuss how to choose."

The crowd discussed it animatedly, arguing endlessly, without reaching a conclusion.

Upon seeing this, Zang Xin immediately turned to Liang Xiaoyu, the head of Mintang, and asked, "Little Liang, what do you think?"

After a moment of contemplation, Liang Xiaoyu said, “Shrek City, as one of the most prosperous cities in the Federation, holds an undeniable position. Once we withdraw, our industries will be quickly seized. Moreover, with the disbandment of Shrek Academy, the fall of Lord Qingtian, and the elders of the Sea God Pavilion passively placed under the control of the Heavenly Phoenix Douluo disciples, we have completely lost our most important ally. The Federation will not let this opportunity to suppress us pass by. Even if they cannot kill us outright, they will certainly take a large bite out of us.” “It is foreseeable that in the coming decades, Tang Sect’s industries will further shrink. To put it bluntly, with the Sect Master guarding the Blood God Legion, he almost never intervenes. Our Tang Sect will only have you, the Vice Sect Master, a Limit Douluo, left to hold the fort. But how can we possibly cope with the ferocious War God Temple?”

"Therefore, in my opinion, we cannot retreat. Only by staying in Shrek City can we deal with the Federation, the Spirit Pagoda, or other hostile forces and re-establish a new balance."

The leader of the Fighting Soul Hall, Guo Xiaoxu, asked in a deep voice, "So your idea is to change the name?"

“That’s right.” Liang Xiaoyu nodded and said seriously, “There’s another point. Only by staying in Shrek City can we find out why the array-sensing soul tool failed. Is it the soul tool that’s malfunctioning, or is it someone else who’s malfunctioning? In any case, we must avenge this.”

These words immediately created a tense atmosphere.

As an observer, Yali frowned, and a rare hint of hatred appeared in her gentle, beautiful eyes.

Actually, there's no need to guess; everyone already knows that the Holy Spirit Cult's ability to infiltrate Shrek City with fixed-position soul-guided cannons was nothing more than the work of a certain tower's higher-ups.

"Ding dong."

Suddenly, just as Zang Xin was about to ask the other hall masters for their thoughts, a voice came from the megaphone next to him.

Zang Xin pressed the answer button.

"Vice Sect Master, His Majesty Han Hai has arrived."

"Han Hai Douluo?"

Everyone was taken aback.

"I just heard from the news that Shrek Academy has disbanded. I went to Seagod Island, but no one came to meet me. It seems that everyone has come to settle here at your Tang Sect. Sect Leader Zang, could you please allow me to meet the people from Shrek?"

A steady voice came from the microphone.

"You guys continue the meeting, I'll go."

Yali suddenly stood up and left the council chamber.

A moment later, Yali arrived at the lounge.

Seated in the chair was an elderly man with a high nose, deep-set eyes, and a robust build, surrounded by disciples of Mintang pouring tea.

Upon seeing Yali approach, the old man immediately looked over, while his disciple tactfully stepped aside.

"I'm very sorry about what happened to Yunming," Chen Xinjie said apologetically.

As a peak quasi-god, he could sense Ya Li's sorrow almost without using his mental power. In particular, the god-killing shell that killed Yun Ming was under strict control by the Federation. In a sense, the Federation, and even he, the Minister of the Army, were the murderers of Yun Ming.

Yali shook her head: "Senior, please speak freely."

Chen Xinjie coughed lightly and asked, "Isn't Ye Yue at the Tang Sect?"

Ya Li chuckled, her usual gentle smile now appearing incredibly sarcastic: "When the god-slaying cannonballs fell, she only needed a few seconds to get to the academy, but she ran away. After everything calmed down, she ran back to try to seize power, but was exposed by Elder Jin, and too ashamed to stay, she left."

Chen Xinjie was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously said, "They ran away again?"

"Huh?" Yali was taken aback.

Chen Xinjie's expression shifted between light and shadow, seemingly extremely disappointed. He softened his tone and changed the subject, saying, "Guan Yue asked me if you would be willing to lead the remaining direct disciples of Shrek Academy to join the Temple of War. If you agree, I will immediately apply to the council to support you as the third vice temple master of the Temple of War."

“I’ve already betrayed you once.” Ya Li shook her head. “It wouldn’t be right to betray you again. I appreciate Guan Yue and your kindness. From now on, I just want to stay around the Golden Tree and spend the rest of my life with Brother Ming.”

Chen Xinjie remained silent, but did not try to persuade him further. He said solemnly, "No matter what difficulties you encounter in the future, I will do my best to help you."

"If there are any difficulties, Ya Li will definitely ask for your help, senior." Ya Li did not refuse. After all, there are still a group of children who have not yet grown up. With the words of the top military figure, Han Hai Douluo, she can help them in some areas in the future.

Before Chen Xinjie could say anything more, a bell suddenly rang from his body.

"Sorry," he said to Yali, then slowly took out his phone. As soon as the call connected, a hurried voice came through:

"Palace Master, something big has happened. Qian Gu Dong Feng has suddenly announced his resignation. Zhan Tian Douluo personally announced that the position of Tower Master will be temporarily held by Tian Feng Douluo. The Tower Master of the Spirit Transmission Tower has been changed."

Inside the lounge, Chen Xinjie's expression suddenly changed, and Ya Li also looked surprised.

"I am coming over now."

After hanging up the phone and politely saying goodbye to Ya Li, Chen Xinjie left Tangmen with a somber expression.

Meanwhile, the Tianling Tower lobby was already packed with reporters from all sides, who bombarded the area with questions, almost all asking why Qian Gu Dongfeng, who was in his prime, had suddenly announced his resignation.

After uttering the words "no comment," Qian Gu Dongfeng, with a calm expression, left on the spot, leaving the reporters with a composed silhouette. However, where no one could see, a trace of resentment and unwillingness lingered in his eyes.

Leng Yaozhu, who was summoned back to the Heavenly Spirit Tower and inexplicably succeeded Qian Gu Dongfeng as the new tower master, had a noticeably solemn expression on her face.

Becoming the Tower Master is indeed a cause for celebration, but Leng Yaozhu is no fool. Even if the relationship between the Phoenix Clan and the Qian Gu Clan has eased somewhat due to Nan Liujing's influence, the father and son, Qian Gu Dieting and Qian Gu Dongfeng, would never easily relinquish the Tower Master position that has been hereditary for nearly a thousand years.

Besides, Qian Gu Qingfeng is still alive. Even if Qian Gu Dongfeng steps down, he should be the one to take over.

When asked by reporters, Qian Gu Die Ting said calmly, "His resignation is not for any special reason. It's just that he plans to go into seclusion to break through to the Quasi-God realm and doesn't want to be affected by worldly affairs. That's all. Please don't make any wild guesses."

The hundred or so reporters present didn't believe this nonsense, but they gave the old tower master face and didn't delve deeper into the topic.

"You will temporarily assume the position of Tower Master. Two and a half years from now, I will personally preside over the election of the new Branch Tower Master, the election of the Spirit Transmission Envoy, and the election of candidates for the Tower Master and Deputy Tower Master. If Liu Jing wins, I will fully support him to become the next Tower Master successor."

"I hope you understand. After all, Zhangting is my great-grandson, and we should give him a chance."

Qian Gu Die Ting noticed Leng Yao Zhu's expressionless face and couldn't help but explain telepathically.

Leng Yaozhu said nothing. After a brief silence, she immediately faced the flashing lights of the reporters and admitted that she had taken over the position of tower master.

Within two days, the Holy Spirit Cult claimed responsibility for the attack, a large number of high-ranking federal officials were arrested, Shrek Academy was disbanded, the Spirit Tower changed hands, the God-Slaying Cannonball went missing, and Parliament was dissolved and re-elected.

Amidst a barrage of news, the Tang Sect, not to be outdone, dropped a bombshell: amidst the bewilderment and shock of countless ordinary citizens and various Soul Master factions, Vice Sect Master Zang Xin officially announced that the Tang Sect, which had been passed down for 20,000 years, would be renamed.

It was named Xuanmen.

The name comes from the inherited martial art, Xuan Tian Gong.

Without explaining why it changed its name, Tangmen transformed into Xuanmen in a glamorous way.

"What? The Tang Clan has changed its name to the Xuan Clan?"

"asshole!"

On the way to Haotian Sect, after hearing Tang Wulin and Tang Yue lament about the Tang Sect's name change, Old Tang was stunned at first, then his eyes turned bloodshot, and he began to angrily berate these unworthy descendants as if he were panting heavily.

(End of this chapter)