The Breaking Clan.
Yang Fan looked at the pool of green liquid before him.
"Master."
"What exactly is this thing?"
He was already starting to get a headache.
"Foundation Establishment Liquid."
Yao Lao answered with a smile.
"Huh?"
"Foundation Establishment Liquid?"
"What use do I have for this?"
Three months had passed since returning from Star Luo City.
During this time...
His strength hadn't improved at all.
It seemed that after advancing to Level 99 Limit Douluo, he had already reached the peak of this world.
But he knew this wasn't the case!
Currently, Douluo Continent could absolutely rely on one's own strength to cultivate to Demigod, or even become a god at Level one hundred.
So during this time, Yao Lao said he would prepare something big for him.
"What?"
"Looking down on Foundation Establishment Liquid now?"
Yang Fan shook his head.
That wasn't it.
No matter what, it was because of Foundation Establishment Liquid that he had begun his path as a soul master.
If not for Foundation Establishment Liquid, perhaps he wouldn't have had innate full soul power, and certainly wouldn't have his current achievements.
"It's just..."
"This thing seems useless to me now, right?"
Foundation Establishment Liquid was a medicine he used before his martial soul awakened.
This was equivalent to an adult still drinking infant formula.
"Enhanced version."
"This entire pool of Foundation Establishment Liquid can help you consolidate the levels you've skyrocketed over these dozen or so years."
Yao Lao felt Yang Fan's foundation was still too hollow.
The kid who had been inflated with medicines over these dozen years seemed to have no more room for improvement.
Some precipitation...
Perhaps he could break through himself and achieve sudden enlightenment.
"So that's how it is."
Yang Fan was just about to jump into the pool to enjoy this generous gift, but before he could take a step, Yao Lao slapped him back.
"Silly boy."
"You're just going to jump in like this?"
Yang Fan was dumbfounded.
What did he mean?
Could there be poison in this pool before him?
He sniffed...
He didn't detect that this pool was as dangerous as he imagined, like a dragon's pool or tiger's den.
"You think you can just jump in and crawl out tomorrow morning?"
"Let me tell you!"
"This time, what you need to do is seclusion."
"Understand?"
Yang Fan suddenly realized the seriousness of the matter.
Seclusion...
This meant he would have to stay in this place for a long time to come.
Completely isolated from the world!
"What?"
"Can't endure the loneliness?"
"Is there some girl you like that you can't see every day, making your heart itch uncomfortably?"
Yao Lao started making improper jokes again.
However, Yang Fan wasn't in much of a mood for this at the moment.
"Master."
"You know me."
Just then, Yao Lao walked over and patted Yang Fan's shoulder.
"Don't worry."
"You're in seclusion, not me."
"With this old man watching over the Breaking Clan, what aren't you assured about?"
Yao Lao's words suddenly set Yang Fan's suspended heart at ease.
Yes!
Yao Lao was already a Demigod, what did he have to worry about?
"Master."
"Then how long will this seclusion cultivation take?"
Yang Fan asked.
This time it wasn't that he couldn't endure loneliness, nor was he worried about the Breaking Clan's situation.
He simply wanted to know, to prepare himself mentally.
Otherwise, endless dull seclusion was exhausting.
It was like imprisonment without knowing the duration, without knowing if there would be a tomorrow.
Without any hope!
"At least half a year."
Yao Lao had already made this inference based on Yang Fan's strength and situation.
After half a year, depending on the circumstances...
If he didn't reach the desired expectations, then this seclusion cycle might continue for another half year, one year, two years, or even three years.
"Alright!"
Half a year wasn't long or short for him.
"Master."
"I'll need you to take care of my grandfather."
Don't think that just because his grandfather Yang Wudi was now a Super Douluo, but since his own strength broke through to Level 99, he realized that Super Douluo really wasn't impressive enough.
"Jump."
"I'll tell your grandfather about your seclusion."
Yao Lao now allowed Yang Fan to jump down.
Yang Fan took a deep breath...
Accompanied by a splash, Yang Fan's entire body submerged into the pool full of Foundation Establishment Liquid.
The moment Yang Fan jumped into the pool, he detected several particularly expensive medicinal materials in the liquid.
Damn!
Yao Lao really wasn't joking.
This Foundation Establishment Liquid wasn't just an enhanced version, it was clearly extremely high level.
So much Foundation Establishment Liquid would cost at least tens of millions of gold spirit coins.
This must have been something Yao Lao privately discussed with his grandfather, otherwise where would the old man get so much money?
Yang Fan focused his mind...
Circulating the soul power within his body, he continuously absorbed the Foundation Establishment Liquid from the pool into himself.
"Don't be too greedy!"
"This entire pool of Foundation Establishment Liquid is your half-year supply."
"Soak for one day, then climb out and cultivate for three days."
"..."
Yao Lao's reminder was crucial.
Otherwise, he wouldn't know how to consume such a large pool of medicine, and might end up soaking himself to death inside because he couldn't bear to leave.
After all, it was tens of millions...
Although the Breaking Clan was now on the right track, the Blood Coagulation Powder they refined could be sold to every corner of Douluo Continent, and even Spirit Hall's soul masters conducted private transactions of Blood Coagulation Powder.
But...
Tens of millions of gold spirit coins currently amounted to about a quarter of the Breaking Clan's net worth.
"This kid."
Yao Lao looked at Yang Fan who had already entered cultivation state, a smile inevitably appearing on his face.
Then...
He used his own soul power to leave a layer of barrier around the artificial cave behind the Breaking Clan.
This way, even if the outside collapsed or the ground caved in, it wouldn't affect Yang Fan's cultivation in the slightest.
...
Spring passed and autumn came...
The long river of Douluo Continent's history silently flowed for several more months.
During these months, Yang Fan's seclusion cultivation continued, but a palace coup occurred in the Tian Dou Imperial Family.
Qian Renxue finally tore away Xue Qinhe's disguise on this night's evening.
She brought two Titled Douluo and a host of Spirit Hall soul masters charging into the palace, preparing to kill Emperor Xue Ye and smoothly ascend the throne.
Once she sat on Tian Dou Empire's dragon throne, it would mean she controlled the entire nation.
Then coordinating from within and without...
The Breaking Clan, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect... all would die.
What Fire Family, Wind Family would only share the fate of being buried alongside them.
However...
Just as Qian Renxue was about to charge into the palace, Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Yang Wudi arrived on horseback.
"Retreat!"
Qian Renxue instantly understood that the current situation was very unfavorable to her.
Even if she could kill Emperor Xue Ye, how could she smoothly ascend the throne facing Ning Fengzhi?
Then everyone would know she, Qian Renxue, was an impostor.
"Want to leave?"
"Then ask whether the Soul Breaking Spear in my hand agrees."
Yang Wudi didn't participate in politics, but Spirit Hall was an exception.
Finally having a chance to overturn Spirit Hall in Tian Dou City, how could this Soul Breaking Spear soul master easily choose to give up?
"Hmph—"
At this moment...
Qian Renxue had already released her Six-Winged Angel martial soul.
Though she only had seven rings!
The aura she emanated was in no way weaker than anyone present.
"Attack!"
At Qian Renxue's command.
The Porcupinefish Douluo and Snake Spear Douluo on her left and right respectively targeted Chen Xin and Yang Wudi.
They were very clear about their current mission.
Even if they had to leave their lives here, they had to protect Qian Renxue's safe retreat.
Just then...
Ning Fengzhi released his martial soul.
Nine-Treasures!
The only regret was that the soul rings on him weren't nine.
"Nine... Nine-Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?"
Qian Renxue was suddenly shocked.
She knew the legend of the Nine-Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, but she never expected it to be realized on Ning Fengzhi.
Not good!
Qian Renxue knew that if she didn't make a decision quickly, she might end up staying here.
"Surprised?"
Ning Fengzhi smiled faintly.
Qian Renxue had deceived him for so long; this counted as him getting one back.
Actually, since eating the Immortal Treasure Tulip, he had never released his martial soul before outsiders, because he knew there would always be this unexpected day.
"Miss!"
"You go first."
"We'll cover you."
Porcupine Fish Douluo and Snake Spear Douluo knew they had no way to leave this palace.
Even if they turned and ran now, it was absolutely impossible!
Since that was the case, they might as well die with dignity, die with passion.
Qian Renxue beat her golden wings and rapidly retreated backward, not even saying goodbye to the two elders.
"The master ran."
"You two dogs still want to stay and continue selling your lives?"
With that said!
Yang Wudi directly targeted Snake Spear Douluo.
Both were familiar with long weapons; upon meeting, it was a series of flashing blades and sword shadows.
Thrust—!
Yang Wudi's strength was already much stronger than Snake Spear Douluo's; finding the right moment, he directly pierced through Snake Spear Douluo's chest with one spear.
As for Snake Spear Douluo...
The martial soul in his hand was still half an inch from Yang Wudi's chest.
The principle of "an inch longer, an inch stronger" was displayed to the fullest at this moment.
On the other side...
The Level 96 Sword Douluo also cleanly resolved Porcupine Fish Douluo with Ning Fengzhi's assistance.
Porcupine Fish Douluo most countered soul masters like Poison Douluo, but before the Seven Kill Sword, there wasn't even room to struggle.
"Don't let Qian Renxue escape."
Yang Wudi knew Qian Renxue's value to him and to Spirit Hall.
That was Qian Daoliu's granddaughter!
The future leader of Spirit Hall.
"Where is she?"
"She was here just now, but disappeared in the blink of an eye."
"She ran!"
"How could we let her run?"
Yang Wudi was extremely frustrated.
Qian Renxue was an extremely, extremely important chess piece.
"Sect Leader Yang."
"Did you already know that Xue Qinhe was someone else in disguise?"
Ning Fengzhi had already guessed.
Because when he went to find Yang Wudi, he didn't see any surprise on this Breaking Clan leader's face.
"Yes!"
He had known Xue Qinhe's true identity long ago!
It was that kid Yang Fan who told him!
At that time, the Breaking Clan's foothold was still unstable; if they rashly moved against Qian Renxue, it might bring the Breaking Clan into eternal damnation.
But...
He had actually always had people watching Qian Renxue, but didn't expect Spirit Hall to slip through under his nose.
"Sect Leader Yang need not be frustrated."
"The situation on Douluo Continent is already extremely tense; in this situation, it's absolutely impossible for there to be only two ordinary Titled Douluo by Qian Renxue's side."
"Even if we had made complete preparations, we probably would still have difficulty keeping her."
Ning Fengzhi's words had a good comforting effect, making Yang Wudi's heart no longer as distressed as before.
"Sect Leader."
"Emperor Xue Ye is poisoned; they're asking you to come now."
Poisoned!
These words instantly made Ning Fengzhi's expression change dramatically.
If Emperor Xue Ye died at this time, what could that good-for-nothing Xue Beng accomplish?
To put it bluntly: he wouldn't even know which pile of shit was warmer!
"Sect Leader Yang."
"Let's hurry over and check the situation."
Ning Fengzhi was very clear who was the leader now.
Among those close to the Tian Dou Empire, only Yang Wudi and Dugu Bo were skilled in poison and detoxification.
With Dugu Bo not present now, the only one they could rely on was Yang Wudi.
...
Soon...
They saw the poisoned Emperor Xue Ye.
Still alive!
The situation wasn't as bad as they imagined, but it definitely wasn't good either.
At this moment, Emperor Xue Ye couldn't even speak a single word due to the poison, his aged eyes frantically sending a signal to Ning Fengzhi.
Save me, save me!
"Sect Leader Yang."
"I beg you to not spare any effort."
Ning Fengzhi knew Yang Wudi didn't like bringing the Breaking Clan into politics, and didn't want to become anyone's tool again.
But...
The situation was urgent now.
He believed Yang Wudi could understand what Emperor Xue Ye's death meant in the current situation.
It might mean the next Star Luo Empire.
"Let me take a look."
Yang Wudi's face was already grave after just checking Emperor Xue Ye's eyelids.
He called Ning Fengzhi outside...
"Very serious!"
"Emperor Xue Ye's current situation may not kill him immediately, but he absolutely cannot live more than a month."
Ning Fengzhi's brow furrowed tightly: "Don't you, this alchemy expert, have any method?"
Yang Wudi suddenly laughed.
Laughing with embarrassment!
If twenty years ago someone called him an alchemy expert, he would have accepted it humbly.
But now...
What kind of alchemy expert was he?
"I have no way, but perhaps that one can."
Ning Fengzhi instantly understood who Yang Wudi was referring to.
Yao Lao!
The top alchemist on Douluo Continent today, also the sole existence in his own tier.
If Yao Lao said Emperor Xue Ye had no medicine to cure him, then it meant a death sentence.
"But Yao Lao has been following Yang Fan in seclusion cultivation all this time."
Just then, Ning Fengzhi suddenly bowed ninety degrees: "I beg Sect Leader Yang to not spare any effort."
At this time, the only one who could speak with Yao Lao and invite the old man out of seclusion was Yang Wudi alone.
"Alright."
"I'll give it a try."
Yang Wudi deliberately acted troubled.
Actually, it was very easy for him to see Yao Lao, but he couldn't give others this impression.
Otherwise, the people wanting to see Yao Lao would probably line up from the Breaking Clan to outside the city every day.
"Thank you for the trouble."
Emperor Xue Ye's life now entirely rested on Yao Lao alone.
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