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Chapter 430: Encouragement! The Poise of a Dou Saint!
Chapter 430: Encouragement! The Poise of a Dou Saint!
Chapter 430: Encouragement! The Poise of a Dou Saint!
Jia Ma Empire.
Gu He's avatar, accompanied by Qing Protector, had already arrived at Yunlan Sect.
Upon reaching Yunlan Sect, Gu He’s avatar observed that the sect seemed calm, with no signs of turmoil. Without delay, he employed the Void Thunder Flash, transforming into a silver bolt of lightning and traversing through the void to enter the Nine-Colored Valley.
Though Nalan Yanran and her companions had never met Gu He’s avatar before, his aura and the ability to effortlessly enter the sealed Nine-Colored Valley quickly convinced them of his identity.
“Master, so this is one of your avatars? That’s truly remarkable…”
Nalan Yanran curiously inspected Gu He’s avatar from head to toe but quickly restrained herself when Gu He shot her a disapproving glance.
“Yanran, where is the Soul Hall Protector you captured earlier?” Gu He asked directly.
“Right here!”
Without hesitation, Nalan Yanran retrieved the Soul Hall Protector, who had been sealed by the Scarlet Jiao, and handed him over.
“Bang!”
With a single grip, Gu He crushed the jade bottle, revealing the faintly visible black mist inside.
The Soul Hall Protector, now exposed to the outside world, initially thought Nalan Yanran and her group had decided to release him after realizing the might of the Soul Hall. He felt a fleeting joy as the bottle and the seal shattered. However, that joy quickly froze when he sensed the overwhelming and terrifying aura emanating from Gu He’s avatar.
“This aura… it’s stronger than the Elders of the Soul Hall. It must belong to a Heavenly Sovereign!” the Soul Hall Protector thought, horrified.
Gu He’s avatar wasted no time on pleasantries. As soon as the seal was removed, he glanced at the black mist and immediately unleashed the ancient puppet-seeding spell. A strand of soul power surged into the black mist.
“Aahhh—!”
A sharp, agonized scream echoed from the Soul Hall Protector, but it was abruptly cut off after a second.
Moments later, the Soul Hall Protector, like Qing Protector before him, became a puppet loyal to Gu He.
Both these individuals reported to the same Heavenly Sovereign within the Soul Hall. This Sovereign, in turn, had received direct orders from the mysterious Deputy Hall Master of the Soul Hall to execute a mission in the Northwestern Continent.
Based on Gu He’s calculations, if no one disrupted the Soul Clan’s plans, they would likely initiate their grand schemes within the next decade.
Currently, the Soul Hall was waiting for Void Swallowing Flame to reach a level of power capable of momentarily contending with Gu Yuan, the patriarch of the Gu Clan. At that point, Hun Tiandi would have the confidence to openly defy the agreement among the Eight Ancient Clans and seize the Ancient Jade pieces.
For now, the Soul Hall refrained from overt displays of power. In the Jia Ma Empire, the Xiao Clan’s possession of an Ancient Jade shard deterred the Soul Hall from acting brazenly due to the Gu Clan’s watchful eyes.
“This subordinate greets the master!”
The Soul Hall Protector, now implanted with a puppet seed, knelt before Gu He’s avatar in reverence.
Gu He planned to have both Qing Protector and the Soul Hall Protector remain hidden within the Jia Ma Empire. When the time was right, they would reconnect with their superior. At that point, Gu He would deal with the Soul Hall Heavenly Sovereign who had dispatched them.
“Master, why is this Soul Hall Protector addressing you as ‘master’?”
Nalan Yanran and Qing Lin, who had just approached, were both startled by the sudden change.
“It’s a technique of mine. Their minds are now under my control and pose no threat,” Gu He explained casually, offering no further details.
“Such an incredible technique! Master subdued him in just moments!” Nalan Yanran marveled.
“But Master didn’t seem to do anything. How did he gain control over his mind?” Qing Lin asked, her wide eyes filled with curiosity.
“Yi-ya, yi-ya! Master used a soul technique, which is why you didn’t notice,” Cai’er explained, hopping on Qing Lin’s palm.
Among the group, only Cai’er had sensed the fluctuation in Gu He’s soul power when he employed the ancient puppet-seeding spell. As a result, she wasn’t as surprised as Nalan Yanran and Qing Lin.
"Master, is the Soul Hall’s power truly so formidable, ranking among the peak forces in Zhongzhou?"
Recalling the Soul Hall Protector’s earlier threats, Nalan Yanran posed her question to Gu He.
“Indeed,” Gu He nodded lightly. Through the Soul Hall Protector’s memories, he had confirmed much of what the Protector had told Nalan Yanran. “The Soul Hall’s strength is exactly as described—it stands at the pinnacle of the continent. They have many Dou Saint-level powerhouses. Even for me, they are not opponents I would confront recklessly.”
“So it really is true!”
Hearing Gu He’s affirmation, Nalan Yanran’s thoughts grew complex. At that moment, she couldn’t help but feel how insignificant her strength was in comparison.
“Master, with the Soul Hall’s strength being so overwhelming, could it be that their presence at our Yunlan Sect means they have designs on us?” Now fully aware of the Soul Hall’s terrifying capabilities, Nalan Yanran’s tone betrayed her concern.
Seeing her worried expression, Gu He reassured her. “Don’t worry, Yanran. The Soul Hall’s appearance in the Jia Ma Empire has nothing to do with targeting Yunlan Sect. They have other goals. Besides, by the time you and the others have matured, even the Soul Hall won’t dare provoke you.”
Gu He firmly believed that, while the path to becoming a Dou Saint in the Dou Qi Continent had been severed for most, his unique student empowerment system would allow him to cultivate his disciples into high-level Dou Saints before the Soul Clan could fully enact their plans. By then, even the Soul Clan would be unable to touch him.
Hearing her master’s words, Nalan Yanran’s eyes initially brightened with hope but soon dimmed again as she hesitated. “Master, can we really do it? After all, those are legendary Dou Saints we’re talking about!”
Noticing her doubt, Gu He offered words of encouragement. “Yanran, becoming a Dou Saint is indeed a near-impossible task for ordinary people. Even with immense effort, they might not achieve it. However, you and the others possess extraordinary talent. What seems unattainable for most is entirely within your reach. Have confidence in yourself!”
“Our talent… is really that exceptional?”
Reflecting on Gu He’s words, Nalan Yanran still harbored doubts about her own abilities.
“Of course! My disciples, each and every one of you, are destined to be the cream of the crop!” Gu He’s expression was calm and resolute, his tone brimming with confidence.
(End of Chapter)
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