"That's perfect. With such crucial evidence in hand, seizing power from within the Star Luo Empire will be effortless." Yin Zhang felt a surge of satisfaction.
"Nana, you really surprised me this time!" Yin Zhang smiled and patted Hu Liena's head.
"Hehe, it's nothing! As long as I can help Brother Zhang and make you happy, that's all that matters," Hu Liena giggled, completely disregarding her teacher, Bibi Dong. In her heart, Yin Zhang clearly held a higher position than even her own teacher.
Bibi Dong: Six!
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye—
The night Xue Ye died arrived, and Tiandou City stood on the brink of an earth-shaking transformation.
[With the snowy night gone, the four great legions appear to have obtained inside information. They have found a distant relative of the Xue family and intend to install him as a puppet emperor. Numerous nobles within the city have also been contacted. Today, Tiandou City will undergo a tremendous upheaval. Qian Renxue, together with four Titled Douluo generals and a group of experts, has decided to eliminate this threat.]
Trigger Selection:
1. Assist Qian Renxue in suppressing the rebels.
Reward: Randomly summon a character from a Chinese animation who will be 100% loyal to the host. Their strength will be converted into that of a Titled Douluo, with a random level.
2. Help the rebels defeat Qian Renxue and seize the throne.
Reward: Randomly summon a character from a Chinese animation who will be 100% loyal to the host. Their strength will be converted into that of a Titled Douluo, with a random level.
3. Remain a bystander and observe without interference.
Reward: Randomly summon a character from a Chinese animation who will be 100% loyal to the host. Their strength will be converted into that of a Titled Douluo, with a random level.
Yin Zhang looked over the options and was surprised to discover that the rewards were identical.
However, there were countless characters from Chinese animation. Moreover, the summoned character would be at least a Titled Douluo, with a random level somewhere in the nineties—it could be level 91, or even level 99.
Since the outcome was the same regardless of the choice, Yin Zhang naturally followed his prior arrangement with Qian Renxue and decided to help her stabilize Tiandou City. Once everything was settled and they returned to the Spirit Hall, she would be a ripe fruit, waiting to be harvested.
Without hesitation, Yin Zhang spoke inwardly:
"System, I choose the first option."
[Congratulations, host. Selection confirmed. Summoning Chinese animation character…]
[Summoning successful. Congratulations, host—you have summoned Yunshan from Battle Through the Heavens.]
Character Information:
Name: Yunshan
Martial Soul: Wind
Age: 60
Cultivation: Level 97 Power-Type Titled Douluo
Soul Rings: Yellow–Yellow–Purple–Purple–Black–Black–Black–Black–Red
(System-generated soul rings are of the highest quality, with optimal configurations.)
Good heavens—he actually summoned Yunshan!
Yunshan was considered an early-stage boss in Battle Through the Heavens. Yet instead of Yunyun from the Yunlan Sect, it was Yunshan who appeared.
In the original story, Yunshan eventually cultivated to the Dou Zong realm. Translating realms, a Dou Zong would be comparable to a god-tier existence beyond the Titled Douluo level. However, since the system randomized strength, a level 97 Titled Douluo was already an exceptional result.
In the next instant, a figure appeared before Yin Zhang.
It was Yunshan.
He bowed respectfully and spoke in a calm, steady voice, "Greetings, Young Master. Yunshan is at your service."
Yunshan wore a simple white robe. As a gentle breeze passed, the fabric fluttered lightly, giving him an ethereal, otherworldly presence. His face bore none of the wrinkles typical of old age, resembling warm jade that radiated a soft luster. If not for his long, snow-white hair, most would never guess his true age.
Looking at him, Yin Zhang realized this must be Yunshan before being influenced by the Soul Hall—a far better version than the one who later fell into darkness.
"Elder Yunshan," Yin Zhang asked, "may I know your title? There's no record of it."
A trace of confusion flickered across Yunshan's face before he quickly composed himself.
"Reporting to Young Master, my title is Yunlan—Yunlan Douluo."
Yunlan Douluo.
A fitting name. It carried the weight of the Yunlan Sect itself, much like Haotian Douluo represented the Haotian Sect.
With a smile, Yin Zhang continued, "Now that you've come to the Douluo Continent, is there anything you wish to accomplish?"
The system had implanted modified memories into Yunshan, so there was no risk of exposing its existence or Yin Zhang's identity.
Yunshan pondered briefly, then replied, "If given the opportunity, I would like to establish a sect—named after my title—the Yunlan Sect."
Yunlan Sect.
Reborn in the Douluo Continent, rebuilding the Yunlan Sect.
Yin Zhang's thoughts raced, images and novel titles flashing through his mind.
"Very well," Yin Zhang said with a nod. "Elder Yunshan, rest assured. As long as you wholeheartedly assist me in achieving my goals, I promise that in a few years—when the world is at peace and the Douluo Continent is unified—I will mobilize the full power of the Spirit Hall to help you establish the Yunlan Sect."
Yunshan was deeply moved. "Thank you, Young Master! Yunshan will give his all to accomplish whatever you command!"
Yin Zhang nodded in satisfaction. "Good. A great event is about to unfold. Elder Yunshan, come with me. Let the entire Douluo Continent witness your might, and let the name Yunlan Douluo resound across the land!"
Yunshan's expression sharpened. "Yes, sir!"
At that moment, Hu Liena stepped out of the room, about to speak—only to notice Yunshan standing respectfully before Yin Zhang. Her curiosity was instantly piqued. This man felt terrifying. Although he concealed his aura extremely well, her keen spiritual perception still sensed the immense pressure he exuded.
"Brother Zhang, who is he?" Hu Liena asked softly as she approached.
Yin Zhang smiled. "His name is Yunshan, a level 97 Titled Douluo known as Yunlan Douluo. He has pledged himself to me. From now on, you may call him Elder Yunshan. However, remember this—if anyone asks about his background, say that he met me by chance, found my character to his liking, and chose to follow me. Even your teacher, Bibi Dong, is no exception. Do you understand?"
Without the slightest hesitation, Hu Liena replied, "Brother Zhang, I understand. I promise I won't tell anyone."