The mountain gates of the Clear Sky Sect were located among the mountain ranges of the Heaven Dou Empire.
Although they had closed their doors, the nearby Spirit Hall still had the responsibility to monitor them.
Yet they had simply watched as the Clear Sky Sect developed right before their eyes.
Bibi Dong was furious, but deep down, she knew it was because she hadn't taken the Clear Sky Sect seriously.
With her Twin Soul Spirits and her position as Pope of the Spirit Hall, she had always looked down on others.
She never believed the Clear Sky Sect could pose a threat to her.
Moreover, what she hated most was Qian Xunji and the Qian family.
For years, her focus had been on consolidating control over the Spirit Hall and winning the hearts of its members.
Dealing with the Clear Sky Sect had never been a priority.
But now, the strength the Clear Sky Sect had displayed made her uneasy.
Seven Titled Douluos, including Tang Hao.
If these seven Titled Douluos were to strike suddenly, without her even noticing, the entire Elder Council might be wiped out.
"The Soul Hunting Forests—only those with our Spirit Hall's permits can enter to hunt Spirit Beasts.
The Soul Masters of the Clear Sky Sect certainly don't have permits, yet their development hasn't been hindered over the years.
Their low-level Soul Masters must have received help from the Heaven Dou and Star Luo Empires to obtain their Spirit Rings.
As for large Spirit Beast habitats like the Sunset Forest and the Star Dou Great Forest, the Spirit Hall can't monitor every corner..."
Ghost Douluo spoke cautiously.
"Go. Kill them all. Target the Soul Hunting Forests around the Clear Sky Sect's mountain gates—slaughter every Heaven Dou soldier stationed there.
Find a few in the Star Luo Empire's Soul Hunting Forests and kill them too.
You two will station yourselves near the Clear Sky Sect—kill anyone who comes out, kill anyone who goes in.
Since they claimed to have closed their mountain gates but failed to uphold it, I'll help them keep their word.
The remaining nine Titled Douluos from the Elder Hall will join me in battle.
Let's see if the Clear Sky Sect continues to hide or seeks revenge!
Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west—heh!"
Bibi Dong's tone was dripping with mockery as she uttered the word "kill" six times in one breath. Mobilizing all eleven Titled Douluos of the Elder Hall, she was going all out.
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo exchanged glances, their blood boiling with excitement.
The Pope was domineering!
Her strength was unfathomable, and her diligent governance and charisma had propelled the Spirit Hall's rapid growth and unity.
The Pope was hailed by the entire Spirit Hall as the most outstanding in history.
True to form, she did not disappoint them.
The Spirit Master World was abuzz, spreading rumors that the Clear Sky Sect was about to enact the drama of "thirty years east of the river, thirty years west"!
With seven Titled Douluos, the Clear Sky Sect was regarded by most Soul Masters as the undisputed top sect in the world.
Eleven years ago, they had been forced by the Spirit Hall to close their gates. Now, after eleven years, they were ready to emerge and seek vengeance.
If the Spirit Hall didn't take action under these circumstances, the world would likely assume the Spirit Hall was about to be overthrown!
Dugu Feng had underestimated the butterfly effect caused by the introduction of sensationalist headlines and exaggerated narratives to the Douluo Continent.
On Earth, such methods had been the key to virality when they first appeared.
Now, making their debut on the Douluo Continent, they became the social currency among Soul Masters and nobles.
If you weren't up to date with the latest sensational gossip, you couldn't even blend into the conversation circles.
The massive waves stirred by rumors were already altering the course of the Douluo Continent.
The Spirit Hall had learned in advance about the ambitions and formidable strength of the Clear Sky Sect.
Bibi Dong chose to make a show of force.
Meanwhile, the instigator, Dugu Feng, had been diligently cultivating in Heaven Dou City until the age of twelve and was about to graduate from the Heaven Dou Royal Elementary Soul Master Academy.
His Soul Power Level had risen by two levels, reaching thirty-four.
These years of cultivation had given him a profound sense of fulfillment.
Every bit of progress was filled with sweat and perseverance.
The energy of his Core Pearl had also grown to ninety-four, just six points away from another evolution.
A significant event had also occurred in the Dugu Family—Old Scorpion had broken through to become a Soul Saint.
This further elevated the family's strength.
Including his father, the family now had four Soul Saints.
However, his father, Dugu Shuo, was still cultivating in the ancestral hall and was likely on the verge of breaking through to Soul Douluo!
Dugu Feng was also about to embark on something he had been planning for over half a year—the Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone.
Tang San would head to Shrek Academy after graduating from elementary academy.
All elementary academies across the continent held their graduations at the same time.
It wouldn't be long before Tang San set off for Suotuo City.
Dugu Feng was also preparing to depart.
After settling family affairs, he left Heaven Dou City with Old Scorpion.
Two Emerald Dragon Snakes soared into the sky, carrying him and Old Scorpion swiftly toward Notting City.
"Young Master, it's one thing for you to be a genius, but how are these two Nine-Section Jadeites also so powerful?" Old Scorpion exclaimed with envy.
"This is the opportunity gained in Slaughter City. They've awakened their Emerald Dragon Snake bloodline," Dugu Feng said calmly, standing against the wind, his long hair fluttering as he gazed into the distance.
The nearly eight-thousand-year-old Emerald Dragon Snakes flew at speeds comparable to those of flying Soul Masters.
As they flew, their bodies grew ethereal, forming a straight line in the sky, while their physical forms contracted strangely, becoming flatter.
Their overall size was only slightly longer than Dugu Feng's feet.
If not observed closely, one might simply assume Dugu Feng and Old Scorpion were flying through the sky unaided.
Their speed was astonishing—within two days, they arrived at a city closest to Notting City.
Dugu Feng had already confirmed and verified the graduation time of Notting City Elementary Soul Master Academy and the enrollment period of Shrek Academy.
Given Tang San and Xiao Wu's speed, it would take them several days to travel from Notting City to Suotuo City.
Tang San would arrive in Suotuo City the day before Shrek Academy's enrollment began.
This was Tang San's first long journey, and he was accompanied by the hundred-thousand-year Spirit Beast, Xiao Wu.
Tang Hao would undoubtedly be following closely.
All Dugu Feng needed to do was wait until Tang San left the city and approached Suotuo City before making his move.
The two of them did not enter the city but instead rested in a nearby forest.
Dugu Feng concealed himself while Old Scorpion went alone to gather information.
Two days passed before Old Scorpion returned.
"Young Master, our people have spotted Tang San and Xiao Wu leaving the city!" Old Scorpion reported.
Old Scorpion was responsible for executing this plan, though he knew nothing of Dugu Feng's true intentions.
Over half a year ago, Dugu Feng had arranged for several shops to be established in Notting City solely to confirm the timing of Tang San and Xiao Wu's departure.
Moreover, the shops were run by ordinary nobles and low-level Soul Masters, ensuring they wouldn't attract Tang Hao's attention.
"Excellent!" Dugu Feng smiled.
However, caution was still necessary—it wasn't yet time to act.
He had to wait until Tang San reached Suotuo City and Tang Hao had also left Nuoding City before making his move.
Dugu Feng wasn't one to gamble with his own life.
Three more days passed before Dugu Feng set out through the wilderness toward a dense forest in the mountains.
It could be said that every terrain feature of the Fasinuo Province where Nuoding City was located had been firmly imprinted in Dugu Feng's mind.