161: Chapter 161 Soul Hunting Operation

Several days later.

Spirit City, inside the Supreme Pontiff Palace.

"Reporting to Her Holiness the Pope, Tang San has established the Tang Sect in Heaven Dou City.

Afterward, he secretly led several members of Shrek Academy to Vast Sea City. They have now set sail, presumably heading for Sea God Island."

Gui Mei respectfully reported to Ji Xuan on the papal throne.

This information had been relayed to Spirit City by Bishop Salas in Heaven Dou City.

Before Ji Xuan left Heaven Dou City, he had instructed Bishop Salas to keep a close watch on Tang San's every move.

Ji Xuan pondered for a moment, then said in a deep voice: "Good. Since that is the case, prepare to begin the Soul Hunting Operation. Add the Tang Sect to the list of targets for liquidation.

Go notify Yang Wudi; the two of you will be responsible for the Tang Sect."

"Yes, Her Holiness the Pope."

Gui Mei bowed to receive the order, his form turning into a black shadow as he silently exited the Supreme Pontiff Palace.

A flash of cold light crossed Ji Xuan's eyes.

Since those people had rejected him back then and now chose to follow Tang San, stubbornly setting themselves as enemies of Spirit Hall, they should have the awareness that they would be annihilated.

...

One month later, on a dark, windy night.

Heaven Dou City, Tang Sect headquarters.

The current Tang Sect was no longer what it used to be. Not only had its scale expanded significantly, but the Disciples of the Speed Clan and Defense Clan had also moved in.

Outside the headquarters, hundreds of Spirit Masters from Spirit Hall dressed in night-traveling clothes gathered quietly, accompanied by dozens of Disciples from the Breaking Clan.

Gui Mei and Yang Wudi stood side by side at the very front.

The Tang Sect Disciples responsible for guarding had already been silently assassinated by Gui Mei, unable to even let out a single cry for help.

Under normal circumstances, it would be impossible for such a large team of Spirit Hall Spirit Masters to infiltrate the Heaven Dou Imperial City without making a sound.

However, the imperial court of the Heaven Dou Empire was gradually being replaced by people from Spirit Hall, which allowed them to enter the imperial city unimpeded.

"Attack!"

Gui Mei whispered, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching everyone's ears.

It was late at night, and the vast majority of people inside the Tang Sect were sound asleep.

Hundreds of Spirit Masters rushed into the Tang Sect headquarters simultaneously, and the slaughter began abruptly.

"Ah—!"

"Enemy attack! There is an enemy attack!"

The shrill screams and shouts broke the silence.

The Tang Sect Disciples woke up from their sleep, unable to even dress properly, and fought back desperately.

"Damn it! Yang Wudi! What are you doing!"

Niu Gao's eyes widened in anger as the opponent just pierced the chest of one of his clansmen with a spear.

"Niu Gao, if you had chosen to stay out of it, we wouldn't have to resort to blades. But you chose to submit to Tang San and stand against Spirit Hall. Today's disaster is all of your own making; don't blame me for not remembering old feelings."

Yang Wudi's tone was cold, without a ripple.

Although these people were once his brothers, he had already offered them a better choice back then. It was they who refused and stubbornly chose to throw their lot in with the enemy of Spirit Hall. Since that was the case, there was no need for mercy.

"Ah—!"

Niu Gao roared, his Soul Power erupting. His Spirit manifested instantly, and his massive body lunged at Yang Wudi.

However, the current Yang Wudi was no longer the same as before; his Spirit Rank was far superior to Niu Gao's.

In less than half an incense stick of time, Niu Gao was covered in injuries, his Soul Power exhausted, and he was completely defeated.

Yang Wudi's eyes turned ruthless, and with one shot, he ended his life.

On the other side, Gui Mei had already killed Tai Tan and Bai He.

Subsequently, he killed the Disciples who were trying to break out and escape, as well as the women and children hiding in the dark, one by one.

Half an hour later, the resistance within the headquarters had completely subsided.

After Gui Mei confirmed that no one in the Tang Sect had survived, he ordered his men to collect all the Hidden Weapons blueprints, finished Hidden Weapons, and various supplies within the headquarters.

The raging fire soon engulfed the entire Tang Sect headquarters...

...

Meanwhile, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan headquarters.

Inside the headquarters, flames filled the sky, and the sounds of fighting were incessant.

The team leader here was Chrysanthemum Douluo, followed by Huo Wushuang and his sister, as well as Feng Xiaotian.

As one of the Upper Three Sects, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had Clan Master Yu Yuanzhen, a Rank 95 expert, sitting in charge.

Although Clan Master Yu Yuanzhen's true strength far exceeded Rank 95, facing this lineup from Spirit Hall, it was still difficult to contend.

Feng Xiaotian alone was enough to contend with him head-on, not to mention the addition of the Rank 97 Chrysanthemum Douluo.

However, it must be said that the foundation and strength of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan were truly impressive, and the Disciples within the clan resisted extremely fiercely.

This slaughter lasted for a full two hours before it finally came to an end.

In the end, the losses of the Spirit Hall Spirit Masters were not significant.

Clan Master Yu Yuanzhen was besieged by Feng Xiaotian and Chrysanthemum Douluo; outnumbered, he eventually exhausted his strength and died in battle.

Huo Wushuang faced the second-in-command of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Yu Luomian, and relying on his advantage in Rank, easily won the battle.

Huo Wu roamed the battlefield, assisting other Spirit Hall Spirit Masters in clearing out the remaining resistance. With a Titled Douluo like her in charge, the casualties were greatly reduced.

It is worth mentioning that Yu Tianxin was in the clan this time and could not escape this catastrophe.

On the contrary, Yu Tianheng, under the guise of going out for training, was actually with Dugu Yan and luckily avoided this disaster.

After the battle, the Spirit Hall Spirit Masters looted all the treasures and Cultivation resources accumulated by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and then, led by Chrysanthemum Douluo, the whole team returned to Spirit City.

...

Clear Sky Sect.

Compared to the Tang Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the lineup here could be described as terrifying.

They were Golden Crocodile, Qian Jun, Jiang Mo, Ling Yuan, Mo Xiong, Porcupinefish, Snake Lance, as well as Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin.

A few of them had previously thought that Ji Xuan was making a mountain out of a molehill, but only now did they realize that the Clear Sky Sect was actually so powerful.

Of course, Ji Xuan sent so many people to prevent anyone from escaping; after all, he wanted none left alive.

At this time, the Spirit Hall team had already climbed the mountain where the Clear Sky Sect was located.

The Clear Sky Sect outposts responsible for vigilance at the foot of the mountain had already been cleared out completely.

"Ning Fengzhi! Your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is also one of the Upper Three Sects, how could you join Spirit Hall?! Aren't you afraid of being spurned by Spirit Masters across the world?"

Tang Xiao held the Clear Sky Hammer and glared at Ning Fengzhi opposite him.

Ning Fengzhi stood beside Sword Douluo and shook his head lightly: "Sect Master Tang, good birds choose their trees to perch on. I have merely chosen a correct path for the survival of the Sect."

"Hmph, stop talking nonsense! Today we are here to destroy your Clear Sky Sect!" Gold Crocodile Douluo said coldly.

"Damn agreement!" The Seventh Elder of the Clear Sky Sect said angrily.

"To hell with the agreement!" Gold Crocodile Douluo sneered, "Kill! Leave no one alive!"

The Spirit Hall Spirit Masters swarmed up, and the battle was on the verge of breaking out!

Golden Crocodile locked his gaze on Tang Xiao and rushed up with biting killing intent.

Tang Xiao erupted without reservation, meeting Golden Crocodile.

The two fought fiercely for several rounds, and Tang Xiao gradually fell into a disadvantage.

Finally, under a full-force blow from Golden Crocodile, Tang Xiao's Clear Sky Hammer was sent flying, and his chest was pierced by Golden Crocodile claws as he fell unwillingly.

The other Elders could not hold on and were killed one by one.

It is worth mentioning that the Clear Sky Sect had secretly dug a secret passage beforehand and transferred a group of people during the chaos of the battle.

However, facing the Mental Energy of a Titled Douluo, their whereabouts had nowhere to hide. Before they had escaped very far, they were caught up and all killed.

With this, the Clear Sky Sect was destroyed.

Of the Upper Three Sects, only the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School remained.

Ning Fengzhi stood in place, looking at the scene of corpses everywhere and flames soaring into the sky, his eyes complex.

If he had chosen to be an enemy of Spirit Hall back then, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would have ended up like this today.