Chapter 225: Occupying Thunderclap Canyon
If the outer perimeter of the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon family could still be considered a fortress, the interior was a true masterpiece.
After crossing the river, the surrounding environment was incredibly shocking.
There were nine peaks inside, known as the Thunderclap Nine Peaks. Each peak was highly strategic, making it easy to defend but difficult to attack.
The Thunderclap Nine Peaks formed an encircling pattern, with a massive canyon in the center, known as the legendary Thunderclap Canyon.
From a geographical standpoint, even the experienced Niu Gao was deeply impressed. This place was undoubtedly a perfect treasure trove, surpassing even Haotian Sect.
Yang Xiong was overjoyed but soon calmed down.
"White Crane Elder, has the area within a radius of several dozen miles of Thunderclap Canyon been cleared? I don't want any hidden dangers left behind."
White Crane showed a faint smile. "Sect Master, the disciples of the Min Clan have already searched the area within several dozen miles. All the people wandering or monitoring the area have been driven away. Now, Thunderclap Canyon has no outsiders, and it belongs entirely to our Body Sect."
Yang Xiong nodded. "Good, Thunderclap Canyon has nine peaks. Apart from the main peak, each family will choose one peak as their family's base. The other four peaks will also be prepared, as they may serve another purpose in the future."
"Niu Gao Elder, according to our original plan for the sect, within a month, I need all the defensive structures to be built so that our sect can be as impenetrable as a fortress and withstand any potential attacks."
"Meng Shu Elder, you will lead the hired craftsmen to build on the outskirts of the Body Academy. The Body Academy will later be divided into an inner courtyard and an outer courtyard, with the inner courtyard located in the main peak."
"Yang Wudi Elder, given the special circumstances of the area around Thunderclap Canyon, the Poison Array of the Po Clan will be set up here. The Po Clan will also be responsible for planting medicinal herbs and refining pills. In the future, this place may become the real economic source for our sect."
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After all the arrangements, everyone in the Body Sect got busy and began working on their sect's construction.
Especially Yang Wudi and the others, who were extremely excited. After leaving Haotian Sect, they had lived in constant anxiety, even when they were in Yunwu Mountain, always feeling like they were relying on others.
Now, building in Thunderclap Canyon was different. This place would be the real home of their family, their true base.
A place like Thunderclap Canyon, previously unimaginable, had now become a reality. What's more, it had the approval of the Empire.
When Yang Xiong took over the land after the Tiandou Palace Incident, the fief he requested was Thunderclap Canyon and the surrounding area, about a hundred kilometers. This place would be the foundation of the Body Sect.
According to Yang Xiong's plan, he would build walls behind the river. When completed, Thunderclap Canyon would be like a fortress, and even if someone tried to cross the river secretly, it would be difficult to enter the sect, let alone the Poison Array.
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Over the next period of time, the entire Thunderclap Canyon was extremely busy. Apart from the hundreds of people from the Yu Clan who worked every day on construction, the thousands of hired craftsmen were also occupied, creating various facilities.
Niu Gao produced a large amount of defense equipment, especially with the help of the blacksmiths who came with Qing Cheng. They built weapons into the walls, including huge ballistae with a width of over three meters and arrows that were several meters long, displaying an enormous amount of power.
Only ten days into construction, all members of the Four Elements Academy began arriving at the outer edge of Thunderclap Canyon.
It wasn't just Feng Xiaotian and the others; even their respective deans, teachers, and students came as well.
They were all extremely excited upon seeing the situation of the Body Sect.
According to the plan, the Body Academy would be located on the outer edge of Thunderclap Canyon, and the Four Elements Academy would be split into four independent schools. However, all the core disciples would be allowed to cultivate in the inner courtyard of the Body Academy, which would be located in the main peak of Thunderclap Canyon.
The core disciples of each element were either the direct heirs of the four deans, such as the Feng Clan from the Shocking Wind Academy and the Fire Clan from the Blazing Fire Academy, or exceptionally talented younger generations.
Yang Xiong had once considered giving the remaining four peaks of the Thunderclap Nine Peaks to the Four Elements Academy's families. However, after careful consideration, he decided against it.
The Four Elements Academy was too weak, and they hadn't contributed anything significant to the Body Sect. They had only recently joined, and giving them a peak might cause imbalance among the others.
Of course, if any of the families later produced Title Douluo or made significant contributions, he would consider making other arrangements.
According to Yang Xiong's plan, each of the Thunderclap Nine Peaks should ideally have a Title Douluo stationed there, so that the sect could respond immediately to any attack.
The most important peak was the main one. Yang Xiong planned to train all disciples with the Body Martial Soul at the main peak. This would be the true heart of the Body Sect, the place to cultivate real power.
Yang Xiong also arranged for patrols over the several hundred miles surrounding the area. This was all Body Sect territory, but it mostly consisted of regular towns and villages. Since the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon family's destruction, many people had been in fear, afraid that the same fate would befall them.
Yang Xiong asked White Crane to send people to notify all villages that from now on, the Body Sect would protect the area, ensuring everyone's safety.
At the same time, the smaller surrounding cities would be gathered by the Min Clan, with personnel assigned by the Body Sect to manage them. Even the soul awakening of everyone within a hundred miles would be handled by the Body Sect.
In short, according to Yang Xiong's arrangements, Thunderclap Canyon and the area within several hundred kilometers would be entirely under the Body Sect's rule, essentially becoming an independent kingdom.
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During this period, a major event occurred in the soul master world. Haotian Sect, which had been in seclusion for twenty years, officially announced its return. Especially with Tang Xiao revealing his 97th-level soul power, it sent shockwaves through the soul master world.
Although Spirit Hall sternly criticized Haotian Sect for violating their agreement and coming out of seclusion, Haotian Sect refused to back down, claiming that they had been called out by the Tiandou Royal Family.
The Tiandou Royal Family made a formal declaration, welcoming Haotian Sect's return to the soul master world and offering strong support for the sect's reconstruction.
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School also issued a statement supporting Haotian Sect's return. The two major sects would work together to investigate the evil forces responsible for the destruction of the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon family.
Haotian Sect's new base was set up about a hundred kilometers outside Tiandou City, strategically positioned between Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and Tiandou City. It was clear that the three factions were allied and intended to jointly oppose Spirit Hall.
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At Spirit Hall, in the Pope's Palace.
Pope Bibi Dong looked extremely displeased, and around her were the remaining four Title Douluo and several red-robed bishops.
Bibi Dong shouted angrily, "Haotian Sect, how dare they go against our original agreement and come back to the soul master world? Do they really think Spirit Hall is so easy to bully?"
Whether it was the Title Douluo or the red-robed bishops, they all trembled in fear under Bibi Dong's fury but didn't dare speak up.
Saintess Hu Liena spoke up, "Your Holiness, we've received reports that Haotian Sect has several Title Douluo, especially Tang Xiao, whose power is formidable. I'm afraid we can't stop Haotian Sect from coming out of seclusion."
"Also, Haotian Sect, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and the Tiandou Empire are clearly in collusion. Even if we send troops, we would have to face these three major powers at once."
Bibi Dong's face turned dark with anger, "Haotian Sect, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, they've ruined all my plans to rebuild the Seven Major Sects."
Hu Liena hurriedly asked, "Your Holiness, given the current situation, should we still hold the Sect Assembly?"
Bibi Dong's face turned cold, "Yes, of course, I will hold the Sect Assembly grandly. Let's see if Haotian Sect and Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School dare to come to Spirit Hall. If we can establish the new Upper Three Sects over their heads, what will they say?"
Hu Liena replied, "Your Holiness, if Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and Haotian Sect do attend the Sect Assembly, I'm afraid we can't stop them. They have too many Title Douluo now, and we can't suppress them."
Bibi Dong snorted coldly, "What's two 97th-level Title Douluo? Spirit Hall is not lacking in Title Douluo."
"Moreover, if the Great Priest hadn't spared them back then, Haotian Sect would have been eradicated. Now they dare to come out of seclusion. It's a slap in the face of the Great Priest, and I'll see what he has to say about it."
The others in the room shuddered at her words, though they feared Bibi Dong's power, it was Qian Daoliu who everyone truly feared. He was the true number one powerhouse in Spirit Hall.
After a long silence, Bibi Dong spoke again, "Is there any other major event in the soul master world that might affect our Sect Assembly?"
A red-robed bishop quickly responded, "Your Holiness, we have reports from our spies. A force has occupied Thunderclap Canyon. They call themselves the Body Sect and refuse to take orders from Spirit Hall. They've driven all our personnel away from the area around Thunderclap Canyon."
Bibi Dong's fury exploded, "Such insolence! It seems Spirit Hall will have to show them our fangs. How dare some lowly force oppose us!"
The red-robed bishop, though terrified, managed to speak, "Your Holiness, these people are not simple. The Body Sect includes Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, and Bai He, who all have the strength of Title Douluo."
"Moreover, the Four Elements Academy, which we have been trying to win over, has also joined the Body Sect's Body Academy. The Body Sect has shown tremendous strength, and they probably have more than two thousand soul masters."
"From all aspects, the Body Sect is far more powerful than the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon family was."
Bibi Dong was furious, "The Body Sect? Are they being supported by Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School? I painstakingly destroyed the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon family, and now some insignificant force has taken over Thunderclap Canyon?"
The red-robed bishop continued, "Your Holiness, our strength has been severely damaged recently. I'm afraid we can no longer fight all three of the Upper Three Sects at once."
Bibi Dong fell silent for a long time, then said, "Ghost Leopard Elder, please go personally to Haotian Sect, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and Body Sect. Invite them to attend next year's Sect Assembly and confirm who the Body Sect's Sect Master is, as well as the extent of their power."
(END CHAPTER)
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