Along with Extreme Wind · Meteor Strike, the system had also converted Extreme Wind · Sunset Radiance into one of Yunshan's ninth soul skills.
Yunshan's aura surged violently. Pale blue ripples spread outward from his body as the wind-element longsword in his hand resonated. Streams of light rose into the sky, converging upon the blade, which began to blaze with an intensity like sunlight itself.
The same scene unfolded with the other two Yunshans.
Three blazing suns hung in the sky, illuminating all of Heaven Dou City as if it were broad daylight.
Gu Rong had never been so close to death.
At that moment, he could almost feel the lingering spirits of those he had slain over the decades smiling mockingly at him.
Yin Zhang stepped forward.
Gu Rong could not be allowed to die—at least, not yet.
Yin Zhang's goal had never been merely to eliminate Gu Rong, but to take control of Gu Rong and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School behind him. He had long coveted the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul.
Once Gu Rong was in his hands, coercing Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin would become far easier.
"Elder Yunshan, spare Gu Rong's life," Yin Zhang said calmly.
Yunshan was slightly surprised, but he did not object. Instead, he shifted the release point of Extreme Wind · Sunset Radiance away from Gu Rong and redirected it toward a small hill in the distance.
By now, the gates of Heaven Dou City had already been destroyed beyond recognition.
Countless residents had been jolted awake by the terrifying noise. Faced with such overwhelming power, ordinary people and low-level Soul Masters could only remain inside their homes, trembling in fear.
However, powerful clans and high-level Soul Masters did not hide. Instead, many chose to come out and witness the spectacle.
Qian Renxue frowned slightly.
Quite a few people had already appeared.
Someone would inevitably head to the palace to confirm whether she was still there and ensure her safety. The danger lay in someone discovering that she had disappeared—or that Emperor Xue Ye was already dead.
Fortunately, she had never revealed her true appearance in public, so her real identity remained hidden.
Still, it would become obvious that "Xue Qinghe" was closely connected to Spirit Hall.
Yunshan's three blazing suns descended toward the small hill.
Boom!
A deafening explosion shook the heavens.
The hill was completely flattened.
Terrifying.
There was no other word for it.
Even without understanding the technique itself, everyone present felt a deep, instinctive fear.
Yin Zhang was pleasantly surprised. He had not expected the summoned Yunshan to be this powerful.
Putting aside other variables, Yunshan's soul skills—converted from high-level combat techniques—were simply overwhelming. Even a level 98 Golden Crocodile Douluo might not be able to match him head-on.
The only true limitation on Yunshan was his soul power. His skills were devastating, but their consumption was equally frightening.
Gu Rong lay on the ground, staring at Yin Zhang in disbelief.
He could not understand why Yin Zhang had let him live.
If Gu Rong died here, Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin would stand no chance.
With their strongest members gone—and Gu Rong's spatial abilities rendered useless—escape would be impossible.
The destruction of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would be inevitable.
So what exactly was Yin Zhang planning?
Yunshan, Qian Renxue, and the other Title Douluos all turned their gazes toward Yin Zhang.
Yunshan kept Gu Rong within his peripheral vision at all times. The moment Gu Rong attempted to activate spatial teleportation, Yunshan would suppress him without hesitation.
Yin Zhang laughed lightly and said,
"Senior Bone Douluo, I apologize for our meeting ending like this. I won't hide my intentions any longer. I want the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to join Spirit Hall. I hope you can persuade Sect Master Ning and Senior Sword Douluo."
Yin Zhang maintained proper respect, never calling Gu Rong by name. This eased Gu Rong's expression slightly—but he still stood up, spread his arms, and sneered.
"You want me to betray my sect?" Gu Rong said coldly. "Yin Zhang, keep dreaming. Either kill me or let me go. I will never surrender—much less persuade Fengzhi and that old swordsman to surrender with me. You want the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to join Spirit Hall? That's pure delusion!"
Yin Zhang was not angered.
Ignoring the surprise of the others, he spoke calmly,
"Senior Bone Douluo, perhaps you are not afraid of death. Perhaps Sect Master Ning and Senior Sword Douluo are not afraid of death either. But what about the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?"
"The sect has stood for thousands of years. Do you truly have the heart to watch it be wiped out entirely?"
"I've heard that Sect Master Ning has had several children in recent years. He has high hopes for them—hoping one day they might awaken the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and firmly establish the sect's legacy."
"That sounds wonderful, doesn't it?"
"But if the sect is destroyed here today, all of that will amount to nothing but empty dreams."
"Tell me—if you refuse, but Sect Master Ning and Senior Sword Douluo eventually agree, wouldn't your sacrifice be meaningless?"
Gu Rong fell silent.
He wanted to refute every word, yet several points struck straight at his heart.
Ning Fengzhi truly cherished his children.
If the entire family were destroyed, it would devastate him beyond measure.
And the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School…
Gu Rong had devoted decades of his life to it. The thought of watching it be erased filled him with unbearable pain.
The price for survival, however, was submission to Spirit Hall.
Personally, Gu Rong did not care much—but Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin, especially the sword-hearted Chen Xin, would never accept it easily.
Seeing his silence, Yin Zhang smiled faintly.
He looked at Yunshan and the others and said,
"Elder Yunshan's Extreme Wind · Sunset Radiance caused far too much commotion. Senior Sword Douluo and Sect Master Ning are likely already rushing here to protect Senior Bone Douluo."
"So let's wait. It won't take long."
Qian Renxue, Serpent Spear, and Porcupine exchanged glances—deeply shocked, yet nodding in agreement.
If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School truly joined Spirit Hall, it would be a tremendous gain.
Their wealth, influence, and strength would all be preserved—and even enhanced.
More importantly, it would set a precedent for the entire Soul Master world:
If even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School could join Spirit Hall, then who couldn't?
There would be no shame in it at all.