Douluo Continent: Reversing Yin and Yang, the Haotian Palace and the Angel Sect

Flanders nodded: "That's exactly what I was thinking. The city is full of people and eyes, making it easier to conceal one's identity. However..."

He turned his head and his gaze fell on Dai Mubai.

Dai Mubai felt a chill run down his spine under Flander's gaze. He was well aware of his current situation; this was not the Star Luo Empire where he could act with impunity, he was a true illegal immigrant.

"Don't worry, Dean, I know what's important." Dai Mubai nodded repeatedly to assure him, "I won't leave the inn until you've gathered all the information, and I promise not to cause any trouble for anyone. Once we have a clear understanding of the situation, we can just move to another city."

"Good that you understand." Flander withdrew his gaze, waved his hand, and said, "Clean up the mess and head into the city."

A dozen or so figures darted through the woods, approaching Xingluo City in the distance.

Tang San walked in the middle of the group, his fingertips tracing the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon on his wrist, and looked up at the majestic outline of the city in the distance.

"Qian San..." he murmured the name in his heart.

A new game has begun.

........

A gentle breeze carried the familiar scent of grass and trees. Clayshire Academy stood quietly in the sunlight, its facilities exactly as they had left them.

After months of tension, my nerves finally relaxed completely at this moment.

"What a pity." Zhao Youji leaned against the tree trunk, stroked his chin and smacked his lips. "We fought to the death over there, but we didn't even get to touch those three soul bones. Those were top-quality items from the Spirit Hall of that world."

Upon hearing this, a hint of regret flashed in the eyes of the young men. Although they had won the competition, they felt something was missing because they hadn't obtained the most valuable prize.

"Don't be so short-sighted." Qian Xun glanced at them. "Those kinds of soul bones are no big deal if you lose them. Focus on your cultivation, build a solid foundation, and you'll all have bones in your bodies in the future."

He still held the soul bone he had brought from Dragon Valley in his hand. However, that thing was too precious, and now was not the time to mention it. So he didn't even mention it, lest he be unrealistic.

Hearing Qian Xunji's words of comfort, the group's eyes lit up, and they immediately put their regrets behind them.

"Uncle." Yu Rongrong stepped forward from the back of the group, her eyes gleaming with barely suppressed excitement. "After being away for so long, I want to go back to the Seven Treasures Overlord Sect first. My martial spirit has evolved now, and I can't wait to see my father's jaw drop in astonishment."

Qian Xunji nodded slightly. He had just returned to the [Inner Realm] and needed to understand the changes in the situation on the continent during this period. The Seven Treasures Overlord Sect was undoubtedly the best place to gather intelligence.

"Let's go, I'll go with you," Qianxunji said.

……

Half a day later, outside Tiandou City, the massive castle of the Seven Treasures Overlord Sect came into view in the distance.

Qianxun walked swiftly along the wide road, her gaze sweeping over the heavily guarded sentries and the intact city walls on both sides. She thought to herself: It seems that Haotian Palace has not come to cause trouble here. That old fox Yu Fengzhi has managed to hide his tail quite well.

Inside the sect's main hall, Yu Fengzhi was reviewing account books from various locations. Upon hearing the announcement outside the door, he put down his brush and looked up at the entrance.

"Father!"

Yu Rongrong stepped lightly across the threshold. Before Yu Fengzhi could even show a relieved smile, she had already eagerly raised her right hand.

Soul power emanated from his palm, and then a pagoda appeared. On top of the original seven-story pagoda, a spire with a flowing, shimmering luster was forcibly added.

Yu Fengzhi's smile froze instantly. He braced himself against the desk, leaned forward, and stared intently at the pagoda.

"One, two, three..." His lips trembled as he counted upwards, layer by layer, until he reached the very top, at which point his voice suddenly rose.

"Eight stories! The Eight Treasures Overlord Pagoda?!"

This was a miracle that none of the previous sect leaders of the Seven Treasures Overlord Sect could have dreamed of. The innate flaw of his martial soul had been broken, which meant that his daughter would definitely be able to break through the shackles of the Soul Saint realm in the future!

Yu Fengzhi's hands trembled with excitement; he had made a fortune from this gamble. Just as he was about to step forward for a closer look, his gaze passed over his daughter's shoulder and fell upon the man.

The overwhelming joy was as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over his head.

Yu Fengzhi's Adam's apple bobbed, and the muscles on his face twitched uncontrollably.

"Your... Your Highness the Angel." Yu Fengzhi quickly composed himself, hurried around the desk, and gave a restrained bow.

Qian Xunji noticed his nervousness but didn't pay it any mind, simply pointing towards the inner hall.

"Sect Master Yu, may I speak with you in private?"

Yu Fengzhi nodded repeatedly: "Please, please, to the study."

After sending Yu Rongrong to visit the clansmen in the backyard, Yu Fengzhi led Qian Xunji into the airtight study and personally closed the door.

Qian Xunji sat in the main seat, his fingers lightly tapping the table: "While I was away, what was the wind blowing on the mainland? Was that matter resolved completely?"

Mentioning this matter, Yu Fengzhi instantly broke out in a cold sweat.

"Reporting to Your Excellency. Since you left, the Haotian Palace, having discovered the matter, is utterly enraged." Yu Fengzhi stood by the table, lowering his voice to report, "The Haotian Palace claims to be thoroughly investigating the continent and capturing the real culprit. But in reality, they are using the guise of a thorough investigation to put pressure on each of the major powers on the continent, uncovering their true strength."

Qian Xunji raised an eyebrow: "Taking the opportunity to probe their situation?"

"That's right." Yu Fengzhi gave a wry smile. "They've thoroughly investigated the foundations and number of experts of all the sects. Even the Angel Sect, which has always kept a low profile, couldn't escape it and was directly approached by the Haotian Palace."

"Oh?" Qian Xunji stopped tapping the table. "What was the Angelic Sect's reaction?"

"That's the strange thing." Yu Fengzhi frowned, seemingly puzzled as well. "The Haotian Palace's investigation into the Angel Sect was all bark and no bite. It was only halfway through when it suddenly fizzled out. Nobody knows what agreement they reached."

A thoughtful look flashed in Qian Xunji's eyes. He didn't know much about the Angelic Sect in this world, so it seemed the only way was to go back and see for himself.

"Besides these, there's one more thing." Yu Fengzhi swallowed.

"Pope Bibigin came to see me late at night."

Qian Xunji's gaze sharpened: "She found out?"

Yu Fengzhi nodded: "One night, she just appeared out of nowhere in my study. She has solid evidence; she knows that the people who killed the students of Haotian Academy were the ones from my Seven Treasures Overlord Sect."

"Then what's she doing here?" Qian Xunji leaned back in his chair, looking at Yu Fengzhi standing there unharmed, a hint of amusement playing on his lips. "Now that you have the evidence, why didn't you just wipe out your Seven Treasures Overlord Sect to establish your authority?"