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Chapter 414.

Supreme Pontiff Palace.

Snap!

The crisp sound of a palm striking the armrest echoed through the grand hall. Bibi Dong's sharp eyes narrowed as she listened to the report from the cardinal kneeling before her.

"He truly managed to make the Medicine Spirit Sect surrender completely?" Bibi Dong's voice was low but carried an edge of disbelief.

"Yes, Your Majesty," the cardinal replied respectfully. "According to Bishop Thomas's report, this is indeed the case. Furthermore, Hu Yanzhen has also returned from the outskirts of the Extreme North Forest and reported that he has completely submitted to the Soul Hall too."

Bibi Dong remained silent for a moment, her expression unreadable. Slowly, she sat back on her throne, her voice turning cold yet satisfied. 

"Excellent! If he can make the Medicine Spirit Sect surrender, the remaining two sects should pose no issue. Deliver my decree—once the inspections are complete, have the White Pontiff return to the Palace. I will personally crown him."

The cardinal looked momentarily surprised but quickly bowed his head. "As you command, Your Majesty."

As the cardinal departed, the vast hall fell into silence.

Bibi Dong's lips curled into a faint smile, though her eyes carried a hint of astonishment.

"It seems the surprises he brings me are endless," she murmured.

From making Hu Yanzhen surrender to shaking the foundation of the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family, to defeating numerous Titled Douluos, and now, forcing the proud Medicine Spirit Sect into submission—this man's accomplishments were becoming legendary.

The Medicine Spirit Sect was known for its stubbornness and pride. Yet Wang Wu not only healed their Ten-Thousand-Year Sea Heart Flower but also consumed the Seven Emotions and Six Desires Herb without suffering any side effects.

Even Bibi Dong herself, with her unmatched willpower, had struggled to withstand the herb's emotional assault in the past.

"It seems I underestimated him," Bibi Dong thought to herself, her tone carrying a trace of admiration. "I had forgotten that Wang Wu cultivates by suppressing emotions. His very nature renders him immune to such things... The Seven Emotions and Six Desires Herb is powerless against someone like him."

A faint smile graced her lips.

"This must be why he dared to consume it without hesitation. What an extraordinary individual! To have someone like him join the Soul Hall... truly, the heavens favor me!"

She leaned back on her throne, her confidence unshaken.

"The remaining two sects won't be an issue for him."

As Bibi Dong had predicted, the surrender of the Medicine Spirit Sect paved the way for Wang Feng to resolve the other two challenges with relative ease.

The Qi Ding Sect

Located in the southern region of the Star Luo Empire, the Qi Ding Sect was a unique group with a rich history. Initially known as the Seven Cauldron Sect, they later changed their name to the Qi Ding Sect (Qi Transformation Sect).

This sect specialized in weapon martial soul exclusively, having no connection to beast martial souls. Their sole inherited martial soul was the Bronze Earth Cauldron, a martial soul with profound uses.

The sect's core practices revolved around ancient cauldron techniques, which, when combined with their soul skills, allowed them to enhance and refine various sharp weapons. Not only that, but their abilities also provided significant boosts to weapon martial soul, transforming and strengthening them.

They could even temper treasures of heaven and earth into new, more potent forms.

Unlike traditional blacksmiths who forged weapons, the Qi Transformation Sect excelled in strengthening and modifying.

This difference set them apart from other crafting-oriented sects.

Moreover, the disciples of the Qi Transformation Sect boasted far stronger combat capabilities compared to the Medicine Spirit Sect. 

The Qi Transformation Sect

As the Sect Master of the Qi Transformation Sect, Qi Lian Mountain possessed the strength of a Soul Douluo, only a step away from becoming a Titled Douluo. The sect's contributions to the Soul Hall were significant, as they were responsible for modifying and enhancing the armor and weapons used by the Knights Templar.

However, compared to his legendary Qiankun(Heaven and Earth/Space-Time) Cauldron, their techniques and martial souls seemed like mere imitations. Over time, the martial souls of their sect had undergone mutations, leaving not a –single pure Bronze Earth Cauldron martial soul among them.

Similar to the Medicine Spirit Sect, the Qi Transformation Sect had their own requests for submission. First, they sought help in recovering a lost sect treasure from their ancestral heritage. Second, they needed assistance in refining a rare material, Thousand-Year Blood Essence Iron.

When Wang Feng arrived, he discovered that the Qi Transformation Sect's foundation was far deeper than it appeared. Their location was blessed with a natural mineral vein rich in rare ores, many of which could be refined to create exceptional weapons and armor. These resources were one of the reasons the sect was classified among the Four Lower Sects.

The Qi Transformation Sect's strength didn't just lie in their combat ability but also in their unique expertise. Their martial souls, primarily the Bronze Earth Cauldron, granted them the ability to enhance their martial soul and bolster their combat potential significantly.

As a sect, their forging and refining methods bore some similarities to the Clear Sky Sect, though with distinct differences. While the Clear Sky Sect emphasized direct attacks through hammer techniques, the Qi Transformation Sect specialized in refining through cauldron fusion, an ancient and precise art.

The Sect Master, Qi Lian, had a martial soul called Earthly Fire Cauldron, known for its exceptional defensive abilities. Out of his eight soul abilities, seven were directly related to refining and forging.

"In truth, our Qi Transformation Sect is no less in refining than the Clear Sky Sect!" Qi Lian declared with evident pride.

Wang Feng smiled faintly but refrained from refuting the bold statement.

Qi Lian was a stout, heavily built man in his sixties, with dark skin and a wild, untamed beard. At first glance, his sun-darkened skin made Wang Feng wonder if he was from another continent, but upon closer inspection, the man's features revealed otherwise. His bright, large teeth stood out starkly, making his grin unforgettable.

"Sect Master Qi certainly speaks with great confidence... Hahaha," Bishop Thomas chuckled awkwardly behind Wang Feng, his skepticism barely concealed.

As a Soul Hall envoy, Bishop Thomas was well aware of the Clear Sky Sect's formidable reputation. To hear Qi Lian compare his sect to the strongest among the Seven Great Sects was laughable.

"Hmph! I know you in the Soul Hall doubt me," Qi Lian grumbled, his voice thick with pride. "But let me tell you this, a century ago, our Qi Transformation Sect inherited the Profound Bronze Earth Cauldron martial soul. This martial soul was capable of withstanding even the attacks of the Clear Sky Hammer! You've heard of the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Technique, haven't you?"

Wang Feng nodded slightly, though his thoughts remained skeptical. Of course, I know it. Not only do I know it, I've mastered it.

"But what you don't know," Qi Lian continued, his chest puffed with pride, "is that our sect once developed a method called the 108 Refinements of Profound Bronze Earth, specifically designed to counter the Clear Sky Hammer!"

A wistful look crossed Qi Lian's face, as though he were reminiscing about the sect's long-lost glory.

"This profound technique was unmatched in its time! It allowed us to refine materials others deemed impossible and defend against even the most devastating techniques!"

As the sect master spoke, his claims grew increasingly grandiose, and his tone brimmed with arrogance.

Wang Feng suppressed a laugh, shaking his head discreetly. If such a technique were as miraculous as Qi Lian claimed, it would have been widely known. Yet there was no record of this method in the annals of Douluo's history, which suggested that the sect master's words were more fiction than fact.

Thomas smirked faintly, his tone laced with mockery. "Sect Master Qi, why don't you demonstrate this 108 Refinements of the Profound Bronze Earth Technique for us? Lord White Pontiff is here, after all. Surely, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your sect's strength."

Hearing this, Qi Lian expression stiffened, and a faint blush crept up his dark cheeks. He waved his hand dismissively.

"This technique is incredibly profound! But it has been lost for generations. While I've studied its principles, I've yet to master it. Such knowledge requires time and enlightenment!"

Seeing Thomas's skeptical look, Qi Lian sighed deeply, his pride momentarily deflated.

"I understand you doubt me," he admitted reluctantly. "After all, our Qi Transformation Sect is merely one of the Four Lower Sects, far beneath the Clear Sky Sect. But I assure you, this technique truly existed in the past. Unfortunately, the rise of the Clear Sky Sect and their mastery of the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer overshadowed us. Without successors to carry on our methods, the 108 Refinements of Bronze Earth was lost, and our sect fell into decline."

His voice trailed off, tinged with melancholy.

Wang Feng observed the man silently. Though Qi Lian's words were likely exaggerated, they hinted at a hidden history of a once-great sect now struggling to preserve its legacy.

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