Douluo: Martial Soul Seven Kill Sword, The Sword Opens Heaven's Gates

Chapter 344: Chapter 344: The Construction of the Tang Sect and the Legend of the Sea God Island



Somewhere within the Tiandou Empire.

Feng Xiaotian and his group, leading the main force of the Blacksmiths' Association, successfully crossed the Great Star Dou Forest and arrived in the territory of the Tiandou Empire.

Before entering the Great Star Dou Forest, they had successfully joined forces with the powerful experts sent by two major sects, allowing them to traverse the forest without major incident.

The name of the Sky Sword Sect had now spread throughout every street and alley in the Tiandou Empire. As soon as Feng Xiaotian's group entered a city within the empire, they heard many people discussing the Sky Sword Sect during their leisure time.

After some investigation, they finally understood the reason behind it.

In front of a teahouse, several people gathered around.

Feng Xiaotian grumbled, "Tianchen clearly doesn't see us as brothers—he went ahead and accomplished such a big thing without even telling us."

Yu Die nodded in agreement. "Exactly. Now that this guy has become so powerful, he probably thinks we'll just hold him back."

Zhu Zhuqing analyzed rationally, "I think it's about timing. If we had waited for us to return, we might have missed the best opportunity. In a conflict with the Elephant Armor Sect, our sect could have suffered heavy losses."

Feng Xiaotian quickly added, "Of course, I was just speaking casually earlier."

"We've already entered the Tiandou Empire, so there won't be any external dangers. I believe we should speed up our return to the sect. What do you all think?"

Chen Huayu added, "We really need to hurry back. Boss told me that the sect still needs to hold a meeting to assign different roles to everyone."

"We're also part of the sect. If we don't return, the meeting will have to be postponed."

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Annan City.

Governor Waltz seemed determined to join Dai Mubai's faction.

The concerns Tang San had were not realized.

With Dai Mubai as reassurance, Governor Waltz resumed his duties. With his help, the construction of the Tang Sect gradually got on track.

Aside from the warehouse land, under the mediation of the governor's office, several adjacent plots of land were also purchased by Tang San at extremely low prices.

Even if they didn't build the sect, such a large plot of land could make a fortune if resold.

Inside the temporary shelter set up by the Tang Sect.

Tang San and the others gathered to discuss the construction of the sect.

None of them were proficient in design, and the layout of the sect's buildings failed to satisfy everyone.

"Alas, the Defense Clan is skilled in architecture—they are the best architects on the continent. Unfortunately," Tai Tan couldn't help but sigh.

The Sky Sword Sect was now famous across the continent. Even though they were currently in the Star Luo Empire, they still heard about it.

Rumors now suggested that the Sky Sword Sect would be one of the new top three sects. Meanwhile, the Tang Sect had yet to be officially established—how could they possibly compete with the Sky Sword Sect?

Yu Xiaogang frowned and sneered, "The Sky Sword Sect is the Sky Sword Sect, and the Tang Sect is the Tang Sect. They may have an advantage over us for now, but that advantage won't last long."

"I believe that with Xiao San's talent, the future Tang Sect will undoubtedly become the number one sect on the continent."

Realizing he had misspoken, Tai Tan quickly corrected himself, "Of course, I believe in Young Master. But the demolition of the warehouse is almost complete—we need to come up with a satisfactory design plan, don't we?"

The construction of the sect's buildings was crucial—they couldn't risk outsourcing it to others carelessly.

Tang San turned to Tang Xiao and asked, "Uncle, do we still have the blueprints for the original Hao Tian Sect? Using the Hao Tian Sect as a template to build the Tang Sect wouldn't be a bad choice."

Tang Xiao shook his head.

Back then, when the Hao Tian Sect was forced into seclusion by the Spirit Hall, they evacuated their original base in a hurry and left many things behind.

As for the later reconstruction of the Hao Tian Sect, its internal architectural layout was rather chaotic.

Tang Yuehua suggested, "I know a designer. How about this—I'll ask him for a building layout plan. Once we get the blueprint, we can add functional buildings ourselves."

"Xiao San, what do you think?"

With no better options at the moment, Tang San nodded in agreement.

However, they couldn't reveal that they were building a sect—the reason would have to be thought up by Tang Yuehua herself.

After a pause, Tang Xiao spoke, "Xiao San, your cultivation cannot fall behind. During this time, you've been busy with the sect's construction work, and your cultivation has suffered."

"In the short term, you must break through to level seventy as soon as possible to truly step into the ranks of the continent's strong."

Tang San smiled bitterly. "Uncle, the Tang Sect is my life's work—I want to see it established with my own eyes."

Suddenly, he remembered something and asked, "By the way, Uncle, I remember you once said there was a special place perfect for us Shrek Five Monsters to train. Where is it?"

"After the sect's construction is complete, I'll take everyone there for training."

Tang Xiao chuckled and said, "For you all, it's indeed a great place to train. It's called the Sea God Island—a giant island in the middle of the ocean."

"The Sea God Island!" Yu Xiaogang exclaimed.

"Teacher, you know of it?" Tang San asked curiously.

Yu Xiaogang nodded and continued, "Xiao San, remember how I told you that I spent a long time studying at the Spirit Hall?"

"At that time, the Spirit Hall sent troops to attack the Sea God Island."

Tang San couldn't help but feel tense.

With the Spirit Hall's strength, whenever they attacked a force, they never failed.

In that case, wasn't the Sea God Island destroyed by the Spirit Hall?

Yu Xiaogang smirked mischievously. "Not quite. The strength of the Sea God Island is not to be underestimated."

"Back then, I was fortunate enough to follow the Spirit Hall's army."

"The Sea God Island has several powerful Title Douluo-level elders. Moreover, the ocean is the home turf of sea soul masters. The Spirit Hall's campaign not only failed to achieve anything but also resulted in the loss of two Title Douluo-level experts on the Sea God Island."

"What?!"

Not only Tang San but the others were still astonished.

The loss of two Title Douluo was enough to shake the foundations of any of the top three sects!

Tang Xiao smiled faintly and tacitly confirmed the matter.

Yu Xiaogang continued, "Among them, the Great Elder of the Sea God Island possesses a strength of level ninety-nine."

"The Spirit Hall's army should have been completely annihilated. Later, one of the contemporary Limit Douluo, Qian Daoliu—also the former Pope of the Spirit Hall—possessed a strength of level ninety-nine."

"Under his mediation, the Spirit Hall's nearly thousand-strong soul master force ultimately dwindled to less than a hundred survivors, who managed to retreat successfully."

"Back then, I was lucky enough not to follow the main force to invade Sea God Island. Otherwise, I wouldn't be here today."

Tang Xiao nodded slightly and took over the conversation. "At that time, there were three Limit Douluo in the entire soul master world: the Great Elder of the Sea God Island, Qian Daoliu, the Judgment Elder of the Spirit Hall, and Grandfather."

"Back then, Grandfather and Qian Daoliu joined forces but still failed to defeat the High Priest of the Sea God Island."

"After that battle, Grandfather found a new pursuit and gradually withdrew from the continent until he disappeared without a trace."

Tai Tan solemnly said, "If that's the case, the Limit Douluo of the Spirit Hall might still be alive."

A level ninety-nine Limit Douluo was already at the pinnacle of human soul masters—it was no easy feat to surpass him.

An invisible mountain now loomed over everyone's heads.

Without defeating Qian Daoliu, how could they even think of avenging themselves against the Spirit Hall?

Tang Xiao explained, "If Qian Daoliu is still alive, he'd be over a hundred years old by now."

Tang San said, "Uncle, I've heard that the lifespan of Title Douluo far exceeds that of ordinary people. Over a hundred years is still considered the prime age for a Limit Douluo."

Yu Xiaogang recalled the figure of Jin E Douluo, and his expression darkened. "Qian Daoliu must still be alive."

Jin E Douluo was decades older than Qian Daoliu, and he was still alive—how could Qian Daoliu possibly have perished?

Of course, this situation wasn't unsolvable.

Yu Xiaogang continued, "If I'm not mistaken, the Sea God Island worships the Sea God. To obtain the inheritance of the Sea God and become the new Sea God, we'll gain enough power to seek revenge against the Spirit Hall."

"I once saw records about deities in the Spirit Hall's library."

"To become a deity, one must break through to level one hundred. There are reportedly two paths to achieving this."

"The first is to rely on continuously accumulating strength and attempting to break through to level one hundred."

"The second method, which is relatively simpler, is to inherit the legacy of a deity, complete the deity's trial, and directly ascend to the divine position."

Tang San hesitated and asked, "Does a god truly exist in this world?"

Tang Xiao affirmed, "Yes, they do. Tens of thousands of years ago, the Spirit Hall was founded by a deity and has continued to this day. As for Grandfather, he might have gone in pursuit of that elusive divine position, which is why he disappeared without a trace."

Tang San nodded earnestly.

To seek revenge, they would need power beyond that of a Limit Douluo.

The upcoming journey to the Sea God Island might be the starting point of his transformation.

Tang Xiao patted his shoulder and said seriously, "Xiao San, the journey to the Sea God Island will be extremely perilous."

"Grandfather once said that the Sea God Island is almost located in the center of the ocean. Countless soul masters who sought the island have perished in the vast seas, including many experienced sailors."

"There's one more thing Grandfather emphasized."

"In the depths of the ocean lies the Devil Whale Sea Region, where a soul beast of immense strength, nearly equal to a god, resides at the bottom of the sea. If one accidentally enters that area during the voyage, almost no one survives."

"Therefore, if we want to reach the Sea God Island, we must make meticulous preparations. It would be best to contact a captain with extensive maritime experience."

Although the Star Luo Empire had coastal cities, most of its coastline consisted of cliffs and steep walls, making it unsuitable for ships to dock.

Compared to the Tiandou Empire, the development of the Star Luo Empire's maritime industry was clearly lagging behind.

Thus, if they wanted to reach the Sea God Island, they would need to enter the coastal cities within the Tiandou Empire to find ships.

Tang Xiao smiled and said, "Don't worry. The coastal cities are inhabited by sea soul masters, who are quite different from land-based soul masters. Therefore, the Tiandou Empire's management of these major coastal cities is relatively lax."

"The officials in these cities are all locals. As such, many of the empire's decrees are not sent to these cities. Xiao San, when you enter them, there's a high chance you won't be pursued as a fugitive."

Yu Xiaogang added, "Let's first ask Governor Waltz. With his connections, he might know some captains with deep-sea navigation experience."

Tang San was well aware of the dangers of the journey.

To successfully reach the Sea God Island and obtain the inheritance of the Sea God, they would need to prepare extensively.

In the following period, under Tang Xiao's arrangements, the Shrek Five Freaks entered a state of intensive cultivation.

Before setting out, Tang San needed to break through to level seventy, while the others aimed to break through to Soul Emperor. Only then would they have the ability to handle the dangers they might encounter along the way.

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A group of people rode into Tiandou City in full force.

These were the members of the Blacksmiths' Association who had come from Gengxin City.

Since reclaiming Element City, the Sky Sword Sect now held a large piece of land.

All the open spaces within Element City had been converted into buildings to house the members of the Blacksmiths' Association.

Additionally, the new headquarters of the Blacksmiths' Association would also be established in Element City.

About half a day later, the resettlement work of the Blacksmiths' Association was mostly complete.

Ning Fengzhi and Ning Tianchen met with Lou Gao and discussed matters related to spirit-guided device research.

The blueprints and research funding for spirit-guided devices would be provided by the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, while the Sky Sword Sect would provide the research facilities and ensure confidentiality.

Ning Tianchen knew that on the other side of the ocean, on the Sun and Moon Continent, there was a complete inheritance of spirit-guided devices.

Currently, the manuals they possessed only contained blueprints for high-level spirit-guided devices.

Even with Lou Gao's abilities, without mastering the fundamentals of spirit-guided devices, it would be difficult to create high-level ones.

Before this, Lou Gao and his team's research primarily focused on firearm technology.

There was no rush to research spirit-guided devices.

Of course, if Ning Tianchen could obtain an introductory manual for crafting spirit-guided devices, Lou Gao and his team would fully transition to researching them.

Ning Fengzhi said, "For now, there's no need to focus on spirit-guided devices. The information we have is too scarce—it's unrealistic to try replicating them. I hope that you first focus on researching powerful firearms with long range."

For him, rather than pursuing the elusive spirit-guided devices, it made more sense to research the relatively mature technology of firearms.

The situation on the continent was unstable. By the time spirit-guided devices were developed and equipped throughout the sect, who knows how much time would pass? Firearms, on the other hand, posed no such concerns.

Lou Gao replied, "That's fine. However, I'll dedicate half of my efforts to spirit-guided devices—whether or not it succeeds remains to be seen."

Ning Fengzhi was initially reluctant.

Dividing their focus wasn't a wise choice.

After being reminded by Ning Tianchen, he finally agreed.

After all, Lou Gao still had several master-level apprentices.

The forging skills of Si Long and others were also quite good, so researching firearms wouldn't be a problem.

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After settling the Blacksmiths' Association, Ning Tianchen immediately returned to the Sky Sword Sect.

With all members of the sect gathered, the next step was to hold a sect meeting to assign corresponding duties to everyone.

It was worth noting that Lou Gao didn't want to hold a position within the Sky Sword Sect or the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. His Blacksmiths' Association belonged to both sects but would be managed independently.

Of course, any research results would be shared with the two sects immediately, without reservation.

When Ning Tianchen arrived at the gates of the Sky Sword Sect, Feng Xiaotian and the others had been waiting there for some time.

"I've missed you all," Ning Tianchen said with a smile as he approached.

Feng Xiaotian bowed and said, "Thank you. I just saw my grandfather, and I heard that Element City has been reclaimed."

Before returning, he only knew that the Elephant Armor Sect had submitted to the Sky Sword Sect and wasn't aware of the specific details.

Upon hearing about the Elephant Armor Sect's hasty retreat, Feng Xiaotian was naturally delighted.

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