Douluo Continent: Become stronger by stealing Tang San's luck

Chapter 953 The Rise of the Tang Clan (Part Two)

As soon as Tang Lan entered the council hall, she saw Tang Ya and others who were having a meeting inside.

Looking around, Tang Lan noticed that everyone else was there except for Fang Zi and Yuan Yan, who were in seclusion.

"What's wrong? Has something happened outside?"

Tang Lan raised an eyebrow, seemingly sensing that things might not be so simple, and then asked.

"Yes, although the Mad Lion Sect, Purple Bamboo Pavilion, and Wind and Moon Pavilion haven't tried to retake Lüyuan City recently, they have blocked many of our transport teams outside the city."

"You should know that those are supplies that our Tang Clan purchased from various major cities. They include not only cultivation resources, but also protective gear, weapons, and even medicine."

"Among them were even several vehicles carrying tamed soul beasts. These soul beasts could play a very important role in helping us at different times, the most important of which was the discovery and mining of ores."

Honglian has reported a series of robberies targeting Tang Clan transport convoys outside the city in recent days, totaling as many as twelve times.

Less than two out of ten teams were able to return safely.

This matter has disrupted the normal operations of the Tang Clan, forcing Honglian and others to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the issue.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief after seeing Tang Lan emerge from seclusion.

They don't know when it started, but they subconsciously relied on Tang Lan for making important decisions.

They believe that whatever Tang Lan decides must be the most correct.

"Well, in that case, let's form a few hunting squads and wipe out all these guys who stole our caravan."

"Remember, leave no one behind, and do not let a single person go back."

"Looks like we need to teach these guys a lesson."

Tang Lan pondered for a moment, then spoke directly.

In Tang Lan's view, this method is the most effective and deterrent in a short period of time.

"However, if we do that, we will need to form no fewer than ten hunting squads."

"And the best way is to equip each squad with one Soul Douluo and an elite lineup of no less than four Soul Saints."

"With the current manpower of our Tang Clan, we cannot do this."

Honglian frowned slightly after hearing Tang Lan's decision.

During this period, she handled most of the affairs of the Tang Clan, so she was naturally aware of the Tang Clan's overall strength.

How many disciples of the Tang Sect are at the Soul Saint level or above?

Tang Lan looked at Hong Lian and asked.

“Besides my brother and me, Luo Qiao of the Mad Lion Sect has also submitted. Recently, a Soul Douluo also expressed his willingness to join my Tang Sect, but I am not familiar with this person, so I have not given him a reply yet.”

"In addition, four Soul Saints have expressed their willingness to join my Tang Sect. After Fang Zi's confirmation, they have all successfully passed the test."

"After the Soul Saints, about nineteen Soul Emperors passed the test. Because Fang Zi was in seclusion, about fifteen others did not have time to undergo the illusion test."

"The total number of Soul Masters below the Soul King level is approximately one hundred."

Honglian gave Tang Lan a general report on the Soul Masters who had come to join the Tang Sect in the past few days, drawn by its reputation.

The fact that so many people were willing to join the Tang Clan in just a few days has shocked everyone.

However, compared to the number of experts Tang Lan required, there is still a huge gap.

They couldn't even muster ten Soul Douluos.

"Alright, later you will have someone bring that Soul Douluo to see me, and I will personally test him."

"As for the remaining lack of experts, I have my own methods."

Tang Lan nodded and gave instructions to Hong Lian.

Not long after Honglian left, she came in with a middle-aged man.

This man was burly, with a square face and wheat-colored skin, making it immediately clear that he was a powerful Soul Master who had experienced countless battles.

He naturally exuded an aura as immovable as a mountain.

"Greetings, two sect leaders. My name is Chen Ju, and I am the younger brother of Chen Tang, the blacksmith from Feiyan City."

"I heard that the Tang Clan is recruiting disciples in Lüyuan City, so I came here specifically to join the Tang Clan."

Upon seeing Tang Lan and Tang Ya, Chen Ju's face lit up with joy, and he immediately revealed his identity.

Upon hearing that this person was Chen Tang's younger brother, everyone at Shrek Academy was overjoyed.

Tang Ya's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and she said with a delighted expression, "You're actually Uncle Chen Tang's younger brother! He didn't tell me about this when we visited last time. This is wonderful!"

"My name is Chen Ju, a level 84 offensive-type Soul Master. My Martial Soul is this iron hammer!"

"In all these years, my Chen family has only produced one Soul Master capable of cultivation. I have been traveling around and have not stayed in Feiyan City, so it is normal that you do not recognize me."

“My brother thought I was a good candidate for cultivation, so he didn’t let me stay at home as a blacksmith. I am very grateful to him because I am able to get to where I am today entirely because of him exchanging cultivation resources for me.”

Chen Ju's expression gradually turned serious, and then a small iron hammer, no bigger than the palm of his hand, suddenly appeared in his hand.

After it was infused with soul power, it grew at a visible speed, becoming a huge iron hammer as tall as a person.

On Chen Ju's body, eight spirit rings floated, namely white, yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, and black.

This is the most common soul ring configuration in the world of soul masters.

If it were a student from Shrek Academy, their first spirit ring would be at least a hundred years old.

Some monsters have even absorbed thousand-year-old spirit rings directly, while at Shrek Academy, most people absorb thousand-year-old spirit rings as their second spirit ring.

Some people have already begun to forcibly absorb ten-thousand-year-old spirit rings by the fourth spirit ring.

The difference in spirit rings means that Shrek Academy students have absolute crushing pressure among students of the same level.

However, these are only the case for Soul Masters before level 50; after level 50...

In particular, the difference in soul rings between Soul Saints and Soul Douluos will gradually decrease in the early stages, until it becomes negligible.

"Since you are Chen Tang's younger brother, there's no need for an entrance test. I hereby officially announce that you have passed!"

Tang Lan looked at the middle-aged man in front of her and said with a smile.

This wasn't the first time Tang Lan had heard of this person; he had secretly investigated his background before. It could be said that he had no connection with any of the various forces or even the Heavenly Soul Empire.

His addition will undoubtedly elevate the overall strength of the Tang Clan to a new level.

In the field of forging, with such a blacksmith who has passed down his skills for generations, Chen Ju's many years of experience can even provide more valuable insights and perspectives.

The current Tang Clan martial arts definitely need improvement, and what's needed is more good suggestions and insights.

Only in this way can the Tang Clan's unique skills be perfected and become increasingly powerful.

Just then, a Soul Saint rushed in and said, "Something terrible has happened! An anomaly has appeared in the secret cultivation chamber passage, and many of our disciples are trapped inside." (End of Chapter)

Chapter 954 Fang Zi's Heart

"Hmm? Let's go take a look!"

Upon hearing this, Tang Lan raised an eyebrow and quickly came up with a general guess.

So a large group of people headed towards the underground secret room behind Chunyan Tower.

When they arrived at the entrance to the secret chamber, they discovered that the surrounding walls were beginning to crystallize in a strange way.

Tang Lan knew at a glance that there must be something wrong with Fang Zi's secret room.

As a dragon's roar echoed, a powerful, tangible dragon's might immediately emanated from Tang Lan's body.

The seven-colored forces that tried to cling to Tang Lan's shoes retreated rapidly, like winter snow meeting the blazing sun.

Seeing this, the others could only stand quietly outside the secret room and watch Tang Lan walk into it.

This wasn't Tang Lan's first time here. Following the route she remembered, she quickly arrived at the secret room where Fang Zi was.

Looking at the wary stone gate ahead, Tang Lan slowly reached out her hand.

However, his right hand passed right through the stone door, which greatly surprised Tang Lan.

But in just a moment, Tang Lan stepped inside.

Upon entering, one is greeted by a crystalline world, as if everything around is made of reflecting crystals.

Only the beautiful figure in the very center allows one to vaguely distinguish between reality and illusion.

Because that figure was none other than Fang Zi, who was sitting cross-legged.

At this moment, Fang Zi was releasing powerful fluctuations, and her soul power level was rising at a visible speed.

Level 80, Level 83, Level 87

In just a few dozen breaths, Fang Zi's soul power fluctuations suddenly jumped several levels, from level 79 to level 87.

However, Tang Lan did not show much joy upon seeing this; instead, her brows furrowed slightly.

Sometimes, a sudden surge in cultivation level is not necessarily a good thing for a Soul Master.

At this moment, Fang Zi's meridians are being eroded by powerful soul energy, causing the fragile meridians to be on the verge of collapse.

If one cannot withstand it, the damage to the meridians will be enormous.

If not handled properly, it could even lead to becoming a disabled person.

"Very well, since that's the case, then I'll bestow upon you another stroke of good fortune!"

Tang Lan sighed softly.

Then, he stretched out his right hand, and a powerful dragon's might swirled around Tang Lan, creating a golden vortex.

Tang Lan manipulated a gust of wind to cut her right index finger, and a drop of blood oozed out, floating silently in mid-air.

If someone were nearby at this moment, they would be surprised to find that this drop of blood actually had a faint golden hue.

Then, with a flick of Tang Lan's finger, the delicate object disappeared into Fang Zi's brow several feet away.

Soon, Fang Zi's condition changed. A layer of pale golden light suddenly emerged around her, and even the surrounding illusion changed.

It was as if I had suddenly arrived at sunset.