Resolving Internal Troubles"Are you planning a rebellion?"
As they were talking, a loud shout suddenly came from outside the door. The powerful voice made Dai Yao immediately know who it was.
It was Niu Gao, the Minister of Construction of the Qinglian Sect and the former patriarch of the Yu clan.
"He Qian, Zhan Wushuang, Xiao Ding. You three took advantage of the sect's crisis and the fact that all the elites were deployed to gather people and come to the sect leader's mansion to force the emperor to abdicate. Aren't you afraid that Sect Leader Ning and His Highness Bi Lin will come back and settle scores with you? If you retreat now, everything can still be discussed. Otherwise, things will not end well."
Niu Gao warned.
"The He family, the Zhan family, and the Yuding Sect, you three families were like stray dogs, begging us to take you in. We kindly accepted you, but now it seems we've only taken in a bunch of traitors."
"After joining the Azure Lotus Sect, you not only disobeyed the sect's rules, but also formed cliques for personal gain, corrupted the sect's atmosphere, and defied the sect's orders. When the sect leader returns, you lot will be courting death!"
The sound of a white crane also rang out from outside the door.
Dai Yao was somewhat surprised that Bai He was so protective of the sect.
But Peacock immediately told him the reason: ever since the Heaven Dou Empire was severely defeated by the Spirit Empire outside Jialing Pass, it was clear to everyone that the Heaven Dou Empire was doomed. The Azure Lotus Sect, which was now confined to a corner of the country, naturally became the best place to go.
Bai He naturally came to agree with the Qinglian Sect to a greater extent.
This is why all sorts of mixed forces have joined the Azure Lotus Sect.
Moreover, their strength is quite remarkable. For example, the three people outside the sect leader's mansion are all Soul Douluo-level powerhouses, and were once powerful figures in their own right. Although they joined the Azure Lotus Sect, they still harbor some ulterior motives, wanting to regain their former status.
Because Niu Ben wanted to win them over, he chose to indulge them in some matters.
Just as the white crane's cry faded, a voice that sounded unfamiliar to Dai Yao rang out.
"Haha, Baihe, Niu Gao, you well-fed people don't know the hunger of the starving. You used to be servants of the Haotian Sect, with no worries about food or clothing. Now you're in the Qinglian Sect, backed by the Qibao Liuli Sect. How could you understand the hardships of us small sects? What we want is nothing more than fairness!"
Another voice followed immediately.
"Old Gan, why waste words with them? Just go find that blond girl. If she agrees, they won't dare say anything."
Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed. All the women looked at Dai Yao, awaiting his command. Dai Yao, his face ashen, said calmly:
"Go, Cuckoo, open the door."
He Qian and his two companions attempted to force their way into the sect leader's mansion, but Niu Gao, Bai Helou, and Gao stood firmly in their way. Just as tensions were rising, a creaking sound brought the air to a sudden stillness, and everyone turned to look inside the sect leader's mansion.
Niu Gao, Bai Helou, and the other two turned around and looked at the direction of the sect leader's throne with a hint of disappointment.
With them blocking the way, He Qian and the others didn't dare to do anything. Moreover, they had already notified Poison Douluo and Yang Wudi at the front, and they were rushing back. In just a few hours, the situation would be reversed.
Just as they were about to blame the peacock, their pupils suddenly contracted.
On the sect leader's throne sat a blond man, behind whom stood several stunningly beautiful women. When Bai He saw Bai Chenxiang, his eyes lit up instantly, and the longing he had felt for her after so many years surged forth.
Lou Gao muttered softly:
"So it's this kid who's back. What are we still doing here blocking him? Never mind, I'll go back and study him."
After saying that, he turned his obese body around and leisurely left the sect leader's mansion.
"Haha, wouldn't it have been better to open it sooner?"
He Qian and the others were stunned for a moment when they saw the palace doors open, and then they exclaimed with delight.
He Qian and his two companions took the lead, followed closely by hundreds of disciples, all pouring into the sect leader's mansion. With so many people entering, the vast mansion became somewhat crowded. Upon entering, these people glanced at the blond man on the sect leader's throne, then were immediately drawn to the women behind him.
The woman in the black leather jacket had a hot figure, but her temperament was as cool and aloof as the moon; the woman in the green dress was elegant and fresh, like a lotus in the water.
The woman in the emerald green cheongsam, with every smile and frown, seemed to stir the desires in people's hearts; she was truly a peerless beauty. The woman with fiery red hair tied in a high ponytail, dressed in a smart outfit, was dashing and heroic.
Besides the four women, Bai Chenxiang, Kongque, Dujuan, and Lusi are all first-rate beauties, but compared to the four, their brilliance is overshadowed, and they appear somewhat ordinary.
Being stared at with such intense gazes by so many young disciples was unbearable for everyone. The young disciples from the four departments secretly chuckled at their reactions. These guys were unaware of the ruthless methods of Dugu Yan, the former acting sect leader; being looked at like that, Dugu Yan would definitely not let them off easily.
Fortunately, it was a gaze that could be considered that of a young man in love. If it were a blatant and explicit gaze, his eyes would have been gouged out.
Feng Wutong's phoenix eyes narrowed, and she stepped forward. As her soul power surged, an invisible pressure covered the entire area, and she coldly shouted:
"Everyone except the three elders, please leave!"
The cold, sharp voice contained an undeniable domineering aura. Although the Vermilion Bird Martial Soul had not yet possessed him, the pressure emanating from his very soul terrified everyone. The younger disciples, in particular, could hardly breathe.
Niu Gao and Bai He exchanged bewildered glances. This oppressive aura had even caused their soul power to feel extremely sluggish. In just three short years, Feng Wutong's progress was terrifying! And what terrifying level would Dai Yao reach?
He Qian and the other two were shocked. They looked at each other and saw the horror in each other's eyes.
This woman was only in her early twenties, yet the pressure she exerted was no less than that of the Poison Douluo of the sect? How could that be?
He Qian toned down his arrogant demeanor, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and cautiously asked:
"May I ask who you are?"
Feng Wutong did not answer, her cold, sharp phoenix eyes sweeping across the faces of the three Soul Douluos.
The three were all quite old. He Qian looked rather plump, not like a Soul Master, but more like a rich old man. Zhan Wushuang was all muscle, with his upper body exposed and his thick white beard standing on end. As for Xiao Ding, he looked rather thin and the least noticeable.
Feng Wutong snorted coldly, her soul power surged, and an invisible wave of energy arose out of thin air. Three purple and four black soul rings slowly rose from the soles of her feet, her fiery red hair danced wildly, and a white flame rose from her palm.
As soon as the white flames appeared, the temperature inside the entire sect leader's mansion rose rapidly.
Many of the young disciples felt as if their faces were being burned.
"I'll say it again, everyone except the three of you, get out immediately!"
Feng Wutong said in a cold voice.
Staring at the three purple and four black spirit rings, everyone's mind went blank.
The first spirit ring is a thousand-year spirit ring, and the fourth spirit ring is a ten-thousand-year spirit ring. Is this a dream?!
Everyone who broke into the sect leader's mansion was stunned. He Qian, as a Soul Douluo-level expert, could sense Feng Wutong's terrifying aura. Although she only had seven soul rings, he knew that this woman had already broken through to level eighty, only lacking one soul ring.
He swallowed hard, staring intently at the red-haired woman, a flicker of regret crossing his cloudy eyes. He gave his disciples a look and waved his hand, signaling them to leave the sect leader's residence.
Suppressing their unease and fear, the disciples slowly withdrew in a deathly silence.
The gate slowly closed, and the sect leader's mansion became much quieter. Seeing this, Feng Wutong withdrew her soul ring and slowly retreated behind Dai Yao, concealing the domineering aura she had just released.
The domineering Flame Queen from just now seemed like an illusion.
Feng Wutong's actions made the three Soul Douluos' eyelids twitch. They were ashamed of their own strength compared to this woman, and considering her age, she was bound to become a top-tier Title Douluo in the future. Yet she was acting so submissively. Who exactly was the man in front of her?
The man sat on the sect leader's throne, while the former acting sect leader, Peacock, was as obedient as a maid. Combined with Niu Gao and Bai He's expressions of anticipation, a name suddenly jumped into their minds.
The sect leader of the Azure Lotus Sect—Dai Yao.
That man who was once renowned throughout the mainland.
If it was Dai Yao, then the identity of the fiery red-haired woman from earlier is obvious: one of the women who has been by Dai Yao's side for many years, and the personal disciple of the two current Title Douluo—Feng Wutong.
I haven't heard from her for three years. Now that I see her again, she has reached level 80. What level has Dai Yao's soul power reached?
Cold sweat beaded on He Qian's back. He forced a smile, clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, saying:
"If I'm not mistaken, you must be the legendary Dai Yao?"
Dai Yao said with a half-smile:
"So what if it is, and so what if it isn't? Everyone seems to have something to say to Peacock today, right? Well, Peacock is here too, you can tell her, and I'd like to hear it as well."
Upon hearing this, He Qian broke out in a cold sweat. Their purpose in coming here today was to seize power. If it were just Peacock alone, they could naturally use their influence to force her to agree. But facing Dai Yao, a man who posed a thorn in the side of the entire Star Luo Empire, he didn't dare do that.
He was aware of the rumors surrounding Dai Yao, but not everyone was as perceptive.
Behind He Qian, Zhan Wushuang, seeing that He Qian dared not speak, burst into laughter, his gruff voice echoing throughout the sect leader's mansion:
"Reporting to the sect master, we have come here to discuss something."
"What's up?"
Upon hearing Zhan Wushuang speak, He Qian and Xiao Ding became anxious and tried to stop him, but Zhan Wushuang ignored them completely and continued:
"Sect Master, we've come here for the sake of fairness! All the sect's resources, whether it's the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's support or the Equipment Department's weapons, should be prioritized for the four major departments, and only then should we, the Soul Masters who joined the Azure Lotus Sect later, be given a chance."
"We are also members of the Azure Lotus Sect, why can't we be treated fairly?"
Upon hearing this, Dai Yao raised an eyebrow, remaining outwardly calm, and turned his head to say:
"Peacock, what do you say?"
The peacock was furious and shouted coldly:
"This person is talking nonsense! Our sect has always treated everyone equally, without any distinction between high and low. Don't you know why we don't give you the best resources? Acting Sect Master Niu Ben has repeatedly asked you to break up and join the four major tribes, but you refuse to listen and instead try to secretly collude and plot against us."
"Given the current situation, how could we possibly support you?"
After he finished speaking, Dai Yao understood everything.
Ultimately, it's all because these guys in front of us are unwilling to relinquish their power and are trying to grow stronger by parasitizing the Qinglian Sect. That's why they took such a risk this time, hoping to make a quick buck during the sect's crisis.
"Niu Ben is really just a conservative. The Yu clan will continue to exist under his leadership, but he is still a bit naive in the face of the current crisis that is spreading across the entire continent."
Dai Yao thought to himself, his face remaining expressionless. He glanced at the three of them and said calmly:
"Gentlemen, what would you like to say about the peacock?"
He Qian and Xiao Ding both turned pale. Only Zhan Wushuang remained unperturbed, coldly snorting:
"Of course I have something to say, Sect Master. I think the sect's rules are too rigid! We Soul Masters who joined the sect later belong to a sect or a clan. We identify with the Azure Lotus Sect, but we also identify with our former clansmen. Forcibly separating them will inevitably cause dissatisfaction among many people."
"Therefore, I would like to suggest to the sect leader that we, the former clans, be preserved. We are also members of the Azure Lotus Sect, and we will stand up for the Azure Lotus Sect when it is in danger."
As Zhan Wushuang finished speaking, the entire sect leader's mansion fell into a deathly silence.
A ruthless glint flashed in Dugu Yan's emerald eyes. If Dai Yao weren't in charge, she would have already killed Zhan Wushuang on the spot. Attempting to create a private territory within the Qinglian Sect was undoubtedly a grave offense against her!
A slight anger rose in Dai Yao's chest. His indifferent gaze slowly settled on He Qian and Xiao Ding, and he said calmly:
"You two, do you think the same way as Zhan Wushuang?"
He Qian and Xiao Ding waved their hands repeatedly. They were both shrewd people. Now that the situation had turned against them, Dai Yao was likely already determined to kill them. They wouldn't be like Zhan Wushuang, that hothead, and foolishly rush in.
"Hmph, Old Ghost He, brat Xiao, you're both too cowardly. Even if this kid wanted to kill us, do he have the ability? Poison Douluo and Yang Wudi aren't here, no one can stop us. We are Soul Douluos, superior to everyone wherever we go, but here at the Green Lotus Sect, we're being controlled by everyone."
Does it deserve it?
Zhan Wushuang laughed loudly. Of course, he had also sensed Dai Yao's murderous intent, so he simply stopped pretending. He had suffered a lot of humiliation at the Qinglian Sect and had wanted to leave for a long time. Rather than staying in this small sect and living in constant fear, he would rather directly join the Martial Soul Empire!
After saying that, Zhan Wushuang wanted to leave.
Niu Gao and Bai He stood up together, their soul power surging, wanting to stop Zhan Wushuang; He Qian and Xiao Ding's gazes shifted, seemingly lost in thought; Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and the others stood expressionless to the side, ready to make their move.
Dai Yao slowly stood up and smiled helplessly:
"Sigh, they really have to take action as soon as they get back."
Immediately, an incomparably powerful majesty descended upon the sect leader's mansion.
Amidst everyone's horrified gazes, Dai Yao's robes fluttered as rings of spirit energy slowly rose from beneath his feet. With each step forward, a new spirit ring appeared. The appearance of each spirit ring was like a heavy hammer, striking everyone's hearts with devastating force.
Yellow, purple, purple, black, black, red, red, red.
The three 100,000-year soul rings, their blood-red color, seemed to make the world lose its color.
Under the immense pressure, Zhan Wushuang, despite being a Soul Douluo, was completely unable to move. His eyes widened, staring blankly at Dai Yao as he approached step by step, repeatedly muttering the word 'impossible'.
He only came to his senses when Dai Yao's hand gripped his neck. He grabbed Dai Yao's hand with both of his, trying to move Dai Yao's arm away.
However, when he grasped Dai Yao's arm, he felt as if he were holding steel. The strength he was so proud of seemed so weak in front of Dai Yao. He wanted to beg for mercy, but with Dai Yao holding him, he couldn't utter a word.
Dai Yao carried Zhan Wushuang and walked step by step towards the outside of the sect leader's mansion.
Seeing this, Du Juan quickly opened the palace door for Dai Yao.
Upon arriving at the sect leader's mansion, the soul masters were initially taken aback to see their clan leader being carried by Dai Yao. However, upon seeing the soul rings surrounding Dai Yao, their arrogant words immediately died in their throats.
Dai Yao slowly lifted Zhan Wushuang, displaying him before the assembled Soul Masters. His Soul Power surged, its domineering force flowing through Zhan Wushuang's meridians, instantly crippling his cultivation. His imposing eyes swept over the fearful faces of the crowd, and he coldly said:
"From this day forward, Zhan Men is expelled from the Qinglian Sect. All disciples must leave within three days!"
"The remaining He family and Yu Ding Sect, from this day forward, shall accept the sect's orders and be dispersed and incorporated into the four major divisions. Those who are unwilling shall leave within three days. Those who remain in the Qinglian Sect and continue to outwardly disobey will be treated as such!"