Though despair had already taken root in the hearts of the blood-robed elder and his comrades, a sliver of hope still lingered.
"Scatter! If you get caught… you know what to do!"
The blood-robed elder growled lowly. Blood-red battle aura surged violently from his body as his frail frame began to swell, forming a terrifying shockwave that rippled through space itself.
BOOM!
In the blink of an eye, the elder detonated into a cloud of blood mist—splattering in every direction. Part of it vanished silently into the void.
Seeing him use the Blood Escape Technique without hesitation, the remaining black-robed figures wasted no time. Spatial fluctuations rippled around each of them as they shot off in six different directions—vanishing in an instant.
"Hmph. And you think you can escape in front of me?"
Goku let out a cold snort. With a casual wave of his hand, a strange spatial ripple exploded outward, enveloping the entire Misty Cloud Sect in an instant.
BOOM! BOOM!
At nearly the same time, muffled impacts echoed from six different directions. Far off in the sky, the escaping black-robed men slammed into invisible walls of space. Their figures flickered as they reappeared midair, bloodied and dazed—barely able to stay aloft.
Then, from the void, a droplet of blood emerged and twisted midair—shaping itself into the form of the blood-robed elder. He was pale as death, terror etched across his face.
"A… spatial seal? Formed with just a flick of his hand? Truly terrifying… No wonder Patriarch told us to commit suicide if we ever encountered this man…"
The gray-robed elder gave a bitter smile. "So this is the man who crushed all of Central Plains' top experts with a single punch… Seems we never had even a shred of hope."
As he spoke, he circulated all his remaining battle aura. His body swelled, and—BOOM!—he self-detonated.
The resulting energy shockwave flattened the surrounding mountains and forests. But when it reached Goku, it struck an invisible barrier and vanished without a trace. No matter how powerful the explosion was—it couldn't come within a hair's breadth of him.
One after another, the other elders followed suit—self-detonating with explosive force.
In the end, the entire Misty Cloud Peak was razed to the ground… yet the spot where Goku stood remained perfectly untouched.
The terrifying spectacle left the surviving Misty Cloud Sect disciples stunned, their eyes wide with disbelief.
Just… who was this man?
'To stand unharmed amid the suicide attacks of Dou Venerates and Dou Saints alike… Could he be… a Dou God?'
That thought alone caused their hearts to tremble wildly. Excitement and awe surged through them. Some of the young female disciples stared at Goku with open admiration—eyes filled with infatuation. He was like something out of their dreams: a man whose mere gesture could alter the heavens and earth.
"So they all blew themselves up, huh? But do you really think such tricks can fool me?"
Goku's voice was indifferent. With a flick of his hand, space rippled, and a single drop of blood fell from the void—morphing again into the blood-robed elder's form.
"You found me… after all."
The elder gave a bitter sigh, his body growing increasingly transparent. "Kill me. I won't say a word about our organization."
"Information?"
Goku chuckled. "I couldn't care less about that."
His smile faded. A chill entered his voice.
"From the very beginning, I knew you people were from Soul Hall. You dared target my people… Surely you were ready to pay the price."
As the words "my people" left his lips, even Yun Yun—who had always prided herself on her calm composure—couldn't help but blush faintly. A strange warmth rose in her heart.
Suddenly, black flames erupted around the blood-robed elder, consuming his body in an instant.
His eyes widened in pain and despair.
"I see… we truly shouldn't have acted against you… Patriarch, I'll go ahead. The rest… are on their own."
His final words faded, and the last of his form vanished into the flames.
"Goku! You finally came! If you'd been any later, we might never have seen you again…"
From beneath the rubble, Nalan Yanran struggled to her feet, visibly injured. She had stayed close to Yun Yun during the battle and had taken heavy damage in the crossfire.
Her eyes sparkled as she looked at Goku, cheeks flushed with emotion. Anyone could see the admiration and longing in her gaze.
Goku's arrival had completely reversed the desperate situation—what could be more awe-inspiring than that?
The once-prideful Nalan Yanran had long since fallen for this man whose every gesture reshaped fate.
"Hmph. Why didn't you come find me the moment you arrived? Instead you ran off here and got yourself hurt. Serves you right!"
Goku pinched her cheek gently. A flash of divine light burst from his hand, enveloping her—and in moments, all her injuries were healed.
"I told Teacher we should come find you first… But she insisted we stop at Misty Cloud Sect."
Yanran pouted, though her heart was secretly thrilled by Goku's affectionate touch.
"I planned to settle matters here before coming to find you… But I didn't expect to walk straight into an ambush."
Yun Yun spoke quickly, almost as if afraid Goku might misunderstand. Her cheeks reddened slightly as she realized how her words might sound.
Goku, knowing how easily flustered Yun Yun could get, didn't tease her. Instead, he looked around at the devastation of Misty Cloud Sect.
"So… what do you plan to do next?"
Yun Yun's face twisted with grief. She never imagined that because of her, Misty Cloud Sect would suffer such a catastrophe. Even Nalan Yanran fell silent beside her.
Seeing Yun Yun so heartbroken, Goku sighed and gently patted her shoulder.
"Don't make that face. It makes even me feel bad. If it'll make you smile, then let me help."
"…Help?"
Yun Yun looked at him in confusion. In her grief, she hadn't registered the subtle affection in his words.
Goku smiled faintly, stepped forward, and activated his God's Eye. He formed a complex hand seal, and the skies stirred. A beam of divine light descended, breaking into countless particles that rained down over the battlefield.
Where they landed… broken bodies began to heal. Severed limbs reattached, wounds closed.
A miracle.
Everyone present stood in stunned silence.
---
One by one, Misty Cloud Sect disciples staggered out from the rubble, dazed and disoriented. Their eyes darted around with confusion, whispering questions to each other in disbelief.
However, those who had been killed by the black-robed men using soul-piercing chains… did not return.
Their souls had been shattered—utterly annihilated. Even with Goku's power, they were beyond resurrection. Only those who had been caught in the crossfire—injured or killed by the collateral effects of the battle—had been revived.
An elderly man stood up amidst the debris, staring at his hands in disbelief. He distinctly remembered being struck down by the gray-robed elder—his life snuffed out in an instant.
"I… I clearly died… So why am I standing here? What… in the world happened?"
He muttered to himself. When his gaze swept over the devastated sect grounds, fury ignited in his chest.
"Damn it! Those bastards did all this?! They should burn in hell!"
As he raged, he caught sight of Yun Yun and immediately flashed over, bowing respectfully.
"Sect Leader… what happened? Where are those black-robed monsters?"
"They've all been slain… by Lord Goku."
Yun Yun glanced at him and spoke calmly. But even she hadn't fully recovered from the shock.
Resurrection.
To bring back the dead—something that defied the natural order. And not just one or two people… but hundreds at once.
Such power… wasn't something a mortal could wield.
Surely… only a god could do this.
"You should be thanking Lord Goku," she said coolly, regaining her composure. Her voice carried the majesty of a sect leader—a queen of unmatched grace.
Goku, standing nearby, couldn't help but admire her silently. Yun Yun at full poise had an aura rivaling even Queen Medusa's.
"R-Resurrected…?"
The elder stared at her, mouth agape. After a long pause, he finally regained his senses and knelt down, offering Goku his deepest gratitude. Around them, Misty Cloud Sect disciples erupted in awe, realizing what had happened. Every gaze turned toward Goku—burning with reverence and admiration.
A living legend stood among them.
Yun Yun turned to Goku, her voice softening.
"Lord Goku… what about the others…?"
"Enough with the 'Lord' stuff. Just call me Goku."
He waved it off. "As for them… their souls were erased. Without a soul, not even I can bring them back."
His tone was casual, but the cold truth behind the words struck everyone silent.
These Soul Hall bastards didn't just kill—they destroyed all traces. Not even the soul was spared.
"They were from Soul Hall… weren't they?"
Yun Yun asked, voice as cold as ice.
"Yeah," Goku replied nonchalantly. "If you'd like, I can go wipe them out for you right now."
His tone was so relaxed, so effortless—like he wasn't talking about an ancient organization that struck fear across the continent, but just some trivial chore.
"…No. I want to do it myself."
Yun Yun's voice trembled with killing intent. Only by destroying Soul Hall with her own hands could she avenge her fallen disciples… and her master.
"Fine by me."
Goku nodded. "Once I've handled things here, let's head to Central Plains together. That's where most of Soul Hall's power is concentrated."
He looked around at the ruined sect grounds.
"But before that, you should finish what you need to do here. We'll be leaving soon."
"Leaving?"
Yun Yun looked at him, puzzled.
"Yeah. Don't tell me you still want to stay here playing Sect Leader?"
Goku smirked. "Word's already spread—you're the one who inherited the Dou God's legacy. If you don't stick with me, something like today will just happen again. And next time, I might not be around to clean it up."
Yun Yun fell silent. She knew he was right.
The Dou God's legacy was a prize that no one could resist. And until she grew strong enough to protect it on her own, staying at Misty Cloud Sect would only bring more disaster.
Right now, she was like a freshly carved divine treasure—everyone in the world wanted a piece.
"Wait… Sect Leader… You inherited the Dou God's legacy?!"
The elder beside her exclaimed, eyes wide. "So the rumors were true? That legacy in the Magic Beast Mountain Range… it was you?!"
No wonder they were attacked. It all made sense now.
The appearance of the Dou God's inheritance had sent shockwaves across the continent. Every major faction was searching for it—but few dared venture into the dangerous depths of the Magic Beast Range.
Yun Yun nodded faintly, then glanced at Goku.
"This was all thanks to Goku. Without him, I'd never have obtained that opportunity."
"You mean… Goku is…"
The elder turned to look at him, overcome with emotion.
This… was him?
The man who shattered legends with a single punch… who defeated the elites of the Central Plains effortlessly… was standing right in front of him?
The stories said he once declared:
"No matter your power, your bloodline, or your heaven-defying skill... I only need one punch."
That phrase alone had terrified countless elites into hiding.
No one knew his name.
No one knew his origin.
But everyone knew… he was invincible.
Now, that very legend was here. Right in front of them. And even more shockingly—he was standing side-by-side with their Sect Leader.
"Alright, make your decision," Goku said, turning back to Yun Yun. "I'm a busy man, you know."
Truthfully, he'd been planning to spend some time relaxing in the Dragon Palace inside the World Ring with the girls. But the moment he sensed Yun Yun in danger, he had immediately teleported over.
The girls were still waiting on him.
"…Yun Sheng," Yun Yun finally said, turning to the elder. "Gather the remaining disciples at the main hall. I have something to announce."
"Yes, Sect Leader."
Yun Sheng bowed deeply, a solemn look in his eyes.
---
Inside the Misty Cloud Sect's main hall, the atmosphere was heavy. Only a few hundred disciples remained.
Yun Yun swept her gaze over them, voice low and slightly hoarse:
"I won't waste words. I only gathered you all here to say one thing…"
She paused.
"Our Misty Cloud Sect… has reached its end.
From this day forward… I hereby announce: Misty Cloud Sect is officially dissolved."
The hall erupted into shocked cries.
---
Under the setting sun, Yun Yun stood silently atop Misty Cloud Peak, gazing out at the winding path below. Her heart was a swirl of conflicting emotions.
What once was a place of bustling life and pride… had become deserted in a single day. The once-mighty Misty Cloud Sect—renowned across the land—had now become nothing more than a part of history.
"Sect Leader, please take care of yourself."
Elder Yun Sheng stepped up behind her, cupped his fists in a respectful salute, then let out a long sigh.
He turned to take one last look at the sect's now-lonely main hall, his eyes filled with sorrow and disbelief.
Yesterday, this place had been full of energy and life. Today… it was silent ruin.
He clenched his jaw, gave a final nod, and turned to leave without looking back.
"Feeling a bit reluctant to part with it all?"
Goku appeared beside Yun Yun and gently patted her on the shoulder.
To be honest, even he was surprised by her decision.
He had only intended for her to bid farewell to her people before leaving with him—but she'd taken it a step further and dissolved the entire sect.
Then again, perhaps that wasn't a bad thing. With no lingering ties to hold her back, taking her along would be much easier. And that… suited Goku just fine.
"I grew up here… trained here my whole life. Leaving all of this behind—it's hard not to feel something,"
Yun Yun said quietly, her eyes fixed on the distant horizon.
Then she turned to Nalan Yanran and asked,
"Yanran, are you not going back?"
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