Chapter 264: Chapter 264: Deal Reached
When Yang Podi finished stating his conditions, everyone present fell into silence.
Qian Renxue, Qian Daoliu, and Bibi Dong were all true leaders of the Spirit Empire. They had always been confident in the strength of the Spirit Empire. For Yang Podi to claim that his information pertained to the Empire's survival seemed almost disrespectful to those present.
The six Worships, who had remained mostly silent until now, also appeared exceptionally solemn. No one valued the survival of the Spirit Hall more than they did.
Golden Crocodile Douluo was the first to speak: "Yang Podi, you're making this information sound overly critical. Are you underestimating the Spirit Empire? The six of us are all peak experts. I refuse to believe there's anyone capable of challenging the Spirit Empire."
Yang Podi shook his head slightly. "Golden Crocodile Douluo, I know your strength has reached Rank 98. On the Douluo Continent, there are very few people at your level, and you are known to have the highest soul power under the three limit Douluo. However, let's not forget the battle against the Clear Sky Clan. I'm not sure if you personally fought, but at the very least, you failed. You didn't eradicate the Clear Sky Clan."
Golden Crocodile Douluo's expression changed drastically upon hearing this. "In the battle against the Clear Sky Clan, we did not lose. Tang Hao merely went all out. Moreover, they lost two Titled Douluo, so from every perspective, we were victorious."
Yang Podi sighed. "If weeds aren't uprooted, they grow back with the spring breeze. Since you acted against the Clear Sky Clan, why didn't you eliminate them entirely? Now, the Clear Sky Clan is rallying spirit masters across the continent against the Spirit Hall. Isn't that retribution for your failure?"
Golden Crocodile Douluo sneered coldly. "And who are you to talk? In the battle at Heavenly Academy, didn't you also fail to kill Tang Hao and Tang Xiao? You speak of uprooting weeds, yet you're guilty of the same thing."
"What you said is true," Yang Podi admitted, "the battle at Heavenly Academy was indeed a miscalculation. But at least I managed to probe the forces supporting the Clear Sky Clan and assess their depth. That's better than accomplishing nothing and knowing nothing, isn't it?"
At this, Qian Daoliu's face grew somber. "Yang Podi, do you mean to say you know the identity of the person who saved Tang Hao and Tang Xiao back then?"
Yang Podi glanced at Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue. "Of course. That individual not only rescued Tang Hao and Tang Xiao during the Heavenly Academy battle but also managed to restrain you during the coup at Heaven Dou Palace. Senior, I imagine you are quite interested in both their strength and identity."
Qian Daoliu's gaze grew colder. "Who is this person? By all rights, only Bai Saixi, Tang Chen, and I are Limit Douluo. How could there be another peerless expert?"
Yang Podi shook his head. "This individual is far more than just an Limit Douluo. If he were to unleash his full strength, even in Spirit City, you might not be his match. And who said he is the only Limit Douluo?"
Bibi Dong's face turned dark as she interrupted. "What do you mean by that? Are you suggesting there are several limit Douluo among their ranks?"
Yang Podi ignored Bibi Dong's question. "The Spirit Empire may boast unparalleled strength on the surface, appearing to be the most powerful faction in the world, but that is not the case. Many hidden forces exist, and if you aren't careful, they may deliver a decisive blow, leading to the Empire's total annihilation and the failure of years of planning."
After saying this, Yang Podi fell silent. Even the usually arrogant Golden Crocodile Douluo refrained from speaking again.
After a long silence, Qian Renxue finally spoke, her expression grave. "Can you guarantee the accuracy of your information? Can you ensure it truly poses a significant threat to the Spirit Hall?"
Looking at Qian Renxue's stunning face, Yang Podi shook his head. "Miss Qian Renxue, I find it hard to adjust to your new persona. I recall that we've collaborated several times before. Were you satisfied with the results of those past collaborations?"
Qian Renxue's face darkened slightly. "While I did gain much from our previous collaborations, you gained even more. Otherwise, Heavenly Academy wouldn't be enjoying its current prosperity."
"Collaboration is about mutual benefit. It's not about me sacrificing myself to benefit you. What's the point of collaboration otherwise? Just like this time, it's about both sides taking what they need."
Though her expression showed some resentment, Qian Renxue ultimately said, "Fine. I agree to this collaboration. I will bring the Angelic Holy Sword to help you achieve your objective. Afterward, I expect you to uphold your promises."
Yang Podi finally exhaled in relief. "Then I wish us a successful collaboration."
Qian Daoliu, however, looked worriedly at Qian Renxue. "Xiaoxue, Yang Podi is extremely cunning, deeply calculating, and exceptionally strong. You must think carefully about this."
"Grandfather, don't worry," Qian Renxue reassured him. "I know what I'm doing. Though Yang Podi may have ulterior motives, he is indeed qualified to collaborate with me. Besides, all our previous collaborations have gone smoothly."
After speaking, Qian Renxue turned to Yang Podi. "Now, can you show your sincerity? Who exactly was the black-robed man who hindered my grandfather during the Heaven Dou Palace coup?"
Yang Podi smiled faintly. "Empress Bibi Dong, could you tell me which forces in the world you consider the strongest?"
Bibi Dong hadn't expected Yang Podi to ask her this and frowned slightly. "Aside from the Spirit Empire, the truly powerful forces are Heavenly Academy, Sea God Island, Heaven Dou Empire, Star Luo Empire, and the Upper Three Sects. Beyond those, the rest are mere rabble."
Yang Podi shook his head slightly. "The world is blind. I didn't expect even the Empress of the Spirit Empire to have such limited knowledge."
Bibi Dong's face turned icy. "Young man, stop speaking in riddles. Your sincerity had better be worth it."
Yang Podi sneered. "No need to rush. Everything must be said step by step. The one who hindered Senior Qian Daoliu during the Heaven Dou Palace coup was not an Limit Douluo or some hidden expert but rather the ruler of the Star Dou Forest."
Everyone was stunned. "The ruler of the Star Dou Forest? How is that possible?"
Yang Podi surveyed those around him. "Your vision is limited to human spirit masters, but your enemies are far more formidable than you imagine."
"The one who hindered Senior Qian Daoliu was none other than the ruler of the Star Dou Forest—Black Dragon Di Tian. Di Tian is a member of the Black Dragon Clan, also known as the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King or Beast God."
"Di Tian is a black dragon nearly 800,000 years old. In terms of personal strength, he is arguably the strongest individual on the Douluo Planet. Di Tian was not born on our continent but originated from the God Realm as the former leader of the God Realm's Black Dragon Clan."
Bibi Dong suddenly roared, interrupting Yang Podi's explanation. "This is absurd! How can a soul beast reach such an age? How could it come from the God Realm? If such a powerful individual existed, wouldn't soul beasts have already taken over the Douluo Continent? Besides, how could this soul beast escape the notice of the Grand Worship?"
Without responding, Yang Podi revealed his nine soul rings. Five black and four red rings glowed, and the overwhelming pressure filled the room. Even Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue, descendants of the Angelic God, were stunned by Yang Podi's formidable power.
"Take a close look at my ninth soul ring. It is different from a typical 100,000-year soul ring."
Everyone scrutinized Yang Podi's ninth ring, their expressions changing. Many had seen 100,000-year soul rings before, but this one felt unique. Its energy was extraordinary, and it bore five golden patterns, leaving everyone dumbfounded.
Yang Podi ignored their astonishment and continued, "Normally, once a spirit beast exceeds a hundred thousand years, they must endure a lightning tribulation every hundred thousand years. If they can't withstand it, they perish, but if they succeed, their strength will be greatly enhanced, and they can be classified as 'Ferocious beasts.'"
"Their spirit rings differ. For every additional hundred thousand years, their spirit rings gain one golden pattern. My ninth spirit ring exceeds five hundred thousand years, hence it has five golden patterns."
"Back when Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo led their forces to capture Xiao Wu, they encountered a tall middle-aged man. That man was also from the Ferocious beast lineage, a Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear over four hundred thousand years old. This bear possessed Ultimate Gold, and his injuries weren't something an ordinary Spirit Saint could heal."
Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong interjected again, "That still doesn't make sense. Even if they're spirit beasts, if they choose to Transform, their strength will plummet. A hundred-thousand-year transformed spirit beast must interact with humans to grow. Whether it's the Black Dragon King you mentioned or the Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear, there's no record of them in human Spirit Master's information."
Yang Podi sneered, "Who said they are Transformed spirit beasts? Spirit beasts that surpass two hundred thousand years can freely transform into human form after enduring tribulations. They simply cannot hide the aura of a Ferocious beast on them."
"Whether it's the Di Tian or Bear Lord you encountered, both have reached the strength of Rank 99. Moreover, their physical attributes surpass even Limit Douluos. Otherwise, how could Di Tian have rescued Tang Hao and his group from me? And as for Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, with their combined strength, how could they fail to last a few moves against the Bear Lord?"
"Purely in terms of power, if someone hasn't reached Rank 99, they wouldn't be able to intercept Qian Daoliu. Even Golden Crocodile Douluo couldn't manage to intercept Qian Daoliu or instantly defeat Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo."
"Additionally, regarding the existence of Ferocious beasts, perhaps Pope Bibi Dong is unaware. But Qian Daoliu, as the High Priest of the Angel God, surely you've come across some related information. After all, the Angel God achieved godhood by suppressing all Ferocious beasts back then."
Hearing this, everyone turned to Qian Daoliu with questioning eyes. He merely stood there in silence, lost in thought, clearly recalling something.
After pondering for a long time, Qian Daoliu finally spoke, "In the top-secret archives passed down by the Angel Clan, there are indeed a few mentions of Ferocious beasts surpassing one hundred thousand years. But logically, such spirit beasts shouldn't exist on the Douluo Continent anymore."
"Yang Podi, where did you get all this information? Even the information I have comes from tens of thousands of years ago, handed down by the first Angel God."
Yang Podi shook his head. "I have my own sources. As long as the information is accurate, why concern yourselves with the rest?"
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