NOVEL WEB Chapter 114: Chapter 114
When Jun Tianlin and Yin Mengyang approached, they did not conceal their presence but walked openly. With the acute hearing of Meng shu a Spirit Douluo so he had already noticed their footsteps.
The dragon staff pointed deep into the dark forest, and Meng Shu shouted "Who is sneaking around? Come out now."
"My name is Jun Tianlin and I'm here to meet Senior Dragon Duke." Jun Tianlin stepped out from the shadows and greeted the two elders respectfully
"It's you, the Sword Lord of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan" said Snake Lady and recognizing Jun Tianlin immediately. She had seen him earlier that day, but now there was a man beside him whom she had not encountered before.
The couple quickly identified the newcomer as the Third Elder of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan, Thunder Eagle Douluo Yin Mengyang
Yin Mengyang greeted them warmly "Dear couple, it has been a long time since we last met. How have you been?"
"Your Majesty, Thunder Eagle, it is truly an honor" replied Meng Shu and bowing slightly. As a Spirit Douluo so his status was significantly lower than that of a Titled Douluo and he showed the appropriate deference "Your Majesty, it is a rare opportunity to meet you. I wish we could have a longer conversation, but my granddaughter is in a critical condition. Please forgive me for being unable to host you properly."
Jun Tianlin moved to examine the human-faced demon spider nearby and pretending to check its body carefully. Suddenly, he turned back with a look of urgency and said "Grandpa Ying, this is bad. Look at the spider's legs. They're over two meters long! This is a human-faced demon spider with a cultivation of about two thousand years!"
"Really? Brother Meng, how could you be so careless? How could the third spirit ring be from such a high-level spirit beast? Your granddaughter is not a Beast Martial Soul master, and her physical strength may not withstand this!" Yin Mengyang joined Jun Tianlin in expressing alarm and his voice filled with concern.
"Grandpa, it hurts so much. I can't hold on any longer" came Meng Yiran's weak and pained voice. She was at her limit and turned to her grandfather, her greatest source of comfort and security for help.
However, even Lord Long was helpless in this situation. The Snake Lady's eyes filled with tears as she watched her only granddaughter suffer. Having lost their son years ago, all their love and hope rested on Meng Yiran and if she were to die here, their powerful abilities would be meaningless.
"Yiran, I'm sorry. I can't save you today. If that's the case, I will protect you in the underworld" Long Gong declared with despair and he raised his dragon staff and ready to strike his own head.
Such an act revealed the depth of his love for his granddaughter. He was prepared to pave her way to the underworld as a final act of devotion.
"Brother Meng, what are you doing? Your granddaughter isn't dead yet. I have a way to save her! If you go first, who will protect her in the future? And what about the Snake Lady?" Yin Mengyang quickly intercepted Long Gong's dragon staff and stopped him
"What? Your Majesty, do you really have a solution?" Long Gong's eyes lit up with hope at Yin Mengyang's words and After all, who would choose death if there were a chance to live?
"There is a way, but…" Yin Mengyang hesitated and his expression conflicted
"But what? Please tell me! As long as it can save my granddaughter, I'll do anything you ask. I am a level 88 Spirit Douluo and although I am not as strong as the four Title Douluos of your clan but I can still contribute!" Lord Long pleaded desperately
"This is not about mere contributions" Yin Mengyang said with difficulty "This involves the greatest secret of our clan. The clan master has decreed that only the four clan-protector Douluo may know of it."
"Human life is at stake, Your Majesty. Exceptions can be made and If needed, my family can become a subsidiary of your Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan. The fusion skills of Tianxiang and I are enough to rival an average Titled Douluo. As long as you save my granddaughter then i will dedicate my remaining years to your clan."
Though Lord Long realized Yin Mengyang might be leveraging the situation but he was willing to sacrifice anything to save Meng Yiran. This was a clear but unavoidable scheme and Lord Long accepted it for the sake of his granddaughter.
Yin Mengyang pretended to wrestle with his conscience before agreeing "Very well, Brother Meng. Since we have known each other for many years, I will make an exception for you today."
"Jun Tianlin, Brother Long has agreed to join the clan. Save them immediately!" Yin Mengyang commanded
The others turned to Jun Tianlin and realizing he was the one who could save Meng Yiran.
"Yes, Elder" Jun Tianlin replied and stepping forward. He summoned his second martial soul, the Holy Spirit Pearl and activated the Holy Breath Barrier
Meng Yiran's painful expression eased visibly under the barrier's healing influence
"This… is a twin martial soul!" Lord Long and Snake Lady were astonished. No wonder Yin Mengyang was so secretive—this was a secret that could incite fear or greed among the clans of Douluo Continent.
Half an hour later and with Jun Tianlin's assistance, Meng Yiran successfully absorbed the two-thousand-year spirit ring. However, unlike Tang San, she did not obtain an external spirit bone. Despite her advancement, Meng Yiran collapsed into her grandfather's arms and sobbing from the terror she had just endured. She had truly faced the edge of death.