Chapter 214: The Upper Three Sects’ Change – Part Four

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"May I ask, Lord Sea God, if there are any other tasks you wish for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to undertake? 

Receiving such divine favor yet only performing these minor tasks leaves me uneasy." 

Ye Wen looked at Yu Yuanzhen in exasperation. Who would have thought that someone with such thick eyebrows and large eyes could still be so earnest? 

Back when you relied on a single favor to have me guide Yu Xiaogang, why didn't I see this side of you then? 

However, upon reflection, it was indeed inappropriate to assign such a trivial task to one of the upper three sects. 

In his previous life, Ye Wen had been an ordinary person, unfamiliar with matters of statecraft. In this fantasy world of Douluo, where a group of Title Douluos suppressed the continent's martial power, he felt that was sufficient. 

But upon further thought, even ordinary soldiers represented families behind them. Even as he grew stronger, he couldn't forget his roots. 

The cycle of suffering—whether in prosperity or decline, the common people bore the brunt of hardship—was suffocating. 

If fewer lives could be lost, then so be it. 

After pondering for a moment, Ye Wen said, 

"There is indeed something your Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan can handle. From what I recall, your clan has close ties with the military of the Tian Dou Empire, correct?" 

Yu Yuanzhen quickly affirmed this. 

Unlike the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda Sect, which only accepted sons-in-law into its core, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was indiscriminate in its growth. Over half of their clan members possessed variant martial souls. 

To produce more children with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul, they naturally needed extensive intermarriage. It was widely believed on the Douluo Continent that a stronger mother would produce stronger offspring. Thus, within the clan, those with good bloodlines and distant relations were paired first, while the less favored were married off externally. 

Additionally, they took in concubines or secondary wives. 

Their targets were often noble families. Due to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's prominence, many influential families sought alliances, bringing in vast gray income and strengthening their network of influence. This was why Yu Yuanzhen had hesitated so much about going into seclusion—losing all this would be a massive blow. 

With so many marital connections, their influence extended far and wide. Many generals in the Tian Dou military were related to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. 

Moreover, the current Grand Marshal of the Tian Dou Empire, Ge Long, had deep ties with the clan. 

According to the family genealogy, the Ge family was originally a branch of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan from a thousand years ago. 

Because of this relationship, the two families secretly formed a powerful alliance. In terms of official influence within the Tian Dou Empire, they surpassed even the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda Sect. 

Although Ge Long, the current head of the Ge family, was only an 80-plus-level Soul Battle Lord, the quality of his martial soul was extraordinary. He was even nicknamed the "Nine-Lived Divine Dragon." 

However, due to lack of time, Ye Wen hadn't examined the Ge family's martial soul closely. 

He did remember Ge Long's martial soul vividly—it was the Yazi, one of the nine dragon offspring. In his previous life, there was even an idiom describing this mythical beast's traits: "petty-minded and vengeful," highlighting its vindictive nature. 

By Douluo standards, the Yazi martial soul ranked above the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King. Yet, despite such strength, the Ge family's strongest member was only a Soul Battle Lord? Ridiculous! 

Another of the nine dragon offspring, the Taotie, had a descendant in Douluo II who reached level 98 with just a trace of its bloodline in the form of the Divine Taotie Ox. 

Thus, the most likely explanation was that the Ge family exaggerated their martial soul. It was probably a hybrid dragon-type soul like a wolf-dragon or jackal-dragon. Otherwise, the title of the continent's number one beast martial soul wouldn't belong to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. 

Ye Wen calmly outlined his plan. 

"Turn the Tian Dou military against the empire. When the time comes, ensure they defect. 

You have two years to prepare. Don't disappoint me, or the title of the continent's number one beast martial soul might change hands." 

With that, Ye Wen gave Yu Yuanzhen a deep look before vanishing. 

A flicker of confusion passed through Yu Yuanzhen's eyes. Turning the Tian Dou military? What was the Sea God's true objective? 

The two empires had existed for over two thousand years, making their presence seem eternal and unquestionable to Yu Yuanzhen. 

Standing nearby, Ning Fengzhi's eyes gleamed with understanding. From the moment Ye Wen instructed him to gather food, he had vaguely guessed Ye Wen's plans. 

Hearing that the deadline was only two years, Ning Fengzhi felt a greater sense of urgency. 

This indicated that Ye Wen's own resources had accumulated to a point of invincibility. 

Even the Spirit Hall, the continent's top power, had silently submitted to Ye Wen's authority. 

Though they had now joined Ye Wen's ranks, the timing was somewhat awkward—they had barely made it onto the last train, akin to adding flowers to brocade versus sending charcoal in the snow. 

To increase his value in Ye Wen's eyes, Ning Fengzhi knew he needed to raise the stakes. He glanced at Yu Yuanzhen, who was still deep in thought. 

A conspiracy unfolded within the secret chamber, everything moving toward the future Ye Wen desired. 

Tang San entered Thunderclap Academy as Tang Hao had hoped. 

Under Yu Xiaogang's arrangements, Tang San began his grueling cultivation. 

Though the simulated lightning environment wasn't as overwhelming as natural lightning, prolonged exposure caused numbness—a non-lightning-attribute soul master couldn't stay there for long. 

But the humiliation of losing to Ye Tianshui fueled Tang San's determination. 

"Not enough… still not enough. I must grow stronger!" Tang San resolved firmly as he trained. 

During this process, Yu Xiaogang revealed that this training method had been provided by Tang Hao. 

"Father truly does care about me," Tang San said, moved. 

But in Yu Xiaogang's eyes, Tang San clearly had some unresolved issues. Knowing Tang San's history, how could such a genius be so devoted to such a despicable father? If possible, could someone teach him how? 

Yu Xiaogang's candor stemmed from his deep understanding of the simulated lightning environment's drawbacks. Even Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul users had to tread carefully here. 

While their cultivation accelerated, their physical bodies couldn't keep up. The volatile lightning energy ravaged their meridians. Without corresponding medicinal baths, even Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul users avoided frequent training here. 

Tang Hao seemed to have overlooked this detail, and Yu Xiaogang had no intention of pointing it out—it was, after all, Tang Hao's chosen method. 

Let Tang Hao deal with the consequences later, heh. Tang Hao, you're digging your own grave. 

Do as you please, Tang Hao. When Tang San eventually collapses under your schemes, don't blame me. 

And as for Father… heh, Tang Hao, just wait. 

In the following days, Yu Xiaogang felt particularly at ease. 

However, that detestable rat Tang Hao eventually noticed Tang San's physical deterioration and confronted Yu Xiaogang with a cold expression. 

"What's going on with Xiao San?" Tang Hao demanded. 

Yu Xiaogang knew what Tang Hao was referring to but feigned ignorance. 

"What?" 

"Training in a simulated lightning environment damages the body. Are you telling me you didn't know?" 

Tang Hao unleashed his oppressive aura, glaring at Yu Xiaogang coldly. 

Hmm…

Here we go again. Serves you right for being so miserable at the hands of the Spirit Hall, Yu Xiaogang thought inwardly.

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