Though Huo Rui's movements were clearly visible, not a single sound of her punch could be heard by anyone present.
Aside from Ye Wen, only Du Busi understood what was happening.
"This punch surpasses the speed of sound—"
Before Du Busi's thought could fully form, the thick earth beneath them began to tremble violently, then shattered and dissipated into nothingness.
Fortunately, everyone present was at least a Titled Douluo, and since this attack wasn't aimed at anyone in particular, though they were all blown dozens of kilometers away by the aftershock, they remained unharmed.
By now, Huo Rui's projection had vanished, leaving behind only a bottomless black hole that spanned over a hundred meters in width.
The first to return was the strongest, Du Busi.
Soon after, the other Titled Douluo of the Body Sect also returned one by one.
At this moment, no one spoke. They all stared at the unfathomable black hole as if gazing upon a deity.
"What terrifying power. Do you think Mu En, that old man, could achieve something like this?" Deputy Sect Leader Jin Peng swallowed hard and remarked.
Though Limit Douluo were believed to possess world-shattering power in Du Busi's understanding, this scene left him utterly shaken.
But as he recovered from his shock, Du Busi's eyes began to burn with excitement.
With his discerning eye, he naturally realized that the projection of the woman earlier had relied solely on the techniques of the Body martial soul without any additional amplification of soul power.
If such techniques were mastered by the Body Sect, they would have the qualifications to reach the pinnacle!
"This is your last chance. Will you submit to my command?"
At this moment, Ye Wen slowly floated over, accompanied by Huo Rui and the others.
After the earlier dimensional collapse, the Titled Douluo of the Body Sect all swallowed hard and turned their gazes toward their true leader, Du Busi.
Du Bu Si remained calm. He knelt on one knee, bowed his head, and clasped his hands respectfully.
"Pay respects to the Sect Leader."
"Pay respects to the Sect Leader ×10," the other Titled Douluo of the Body Sect followed suit.
However, Ye Wen's next words left them stunned.
"I merely want you to join under my command. I never said I wanted to become the Sect Leader of the Body Sect."
???
Earlier, Ye Wen had spoken of creating an era for the Body martial soul. Shouldn't he then become the true authority of the Body Sect?
And wasn't the Sect Leader the embodiment of that authority? What was this supreme powerhouse thinking? The strong members of the Body Sect were now utterly baffled.
Ye Wen wasn't foolish enough to waste time making these muscleheads think. He directly revealed his plan.
"From this day forward, the Body Sect will cease to exist. It will now be renamed the Tian Xing Sect.
The former members of the Body Sect will form the Body Hall, responsible for security matters within the Tian Xing Sect."
The Titled Douluo of the Body Sect were left dumbfounded. Being absorbed into another organization was already somewhat humiliating, but losing their sect's name entirely was unbearable. They all wanted to say something.
But at this moment, Du Busi raised his hand to silence them.
"Du Busi, Leader of the Body Hall, pays respects to the Sect Leader."
It seemed Du Busi understood the situation well. Satisfied, Ye Wen nodded.
Though the other Titled Douluo felt reluctant, what could they do when their top leader had already submitted? They couldn't fight back. In the past, they too preferred to let their fists do the talking, but now they had to bow to someone stronger—it was unavoidable.
At this moment, Ye Wen gave further instructions: "Du Busi, go back and gather the sect's members. My Tian Xing Sect will soon establish an advanced soul master academy. All soul masters under the Tian Xing Sect may enter to study."
Du Busi, who had been calm until now, finally lit up with excitement. He had finally received what he desired.
Just to be safe, Du Busi asked:
"May I ask, Sect Leader, will we Titled Douluo also be able to learn the techniques of the senior sister we witnessed earlier?"
"That's correct," Ye Wen replied.
The Titled Douluo, who had previously harbored resentment, finally snapped out of it. Their faces lit up with joy, flushed with excitement.
Though they cherished the name of the Body Sect, in this chaotic era, every soul master knew that strength was everything.
Without strength, how could the Body Sect become the guardian sect of the Heavenly Soul Empire and enjoy its support? Without strength, how could the rare and ostracized Body martial soul masters hold their heads high?
In the end, compared to the so-called prestige of the Body Sect, what these Titled Douluo truly cared about was ensuring the legacy of the Body martial soul and seeing it flourish on the Douluo Continent.
Unfortunately, in the original timeline, their fates were unfortunate. Despite encountering protagonists of two great eras, they ended up worse off than before.
Finally, after informing them of the location where he planned to build the academy, Ye Wen departed with his group.
Before leaving, Ye Wen cast a deep glance at the members of the Body Sect. He knew their intentions, but he didn't care. After twenty thousand years, he had long seen through human nature.
Nothing in this world was eternally noble. With enough strength, one could claim nobility.
The current Douluo Continent was too distorted. Though its structure had changed, those at the very top remained a small handful.
Though the earlier battle had been a one-sided crushing by Ye Wen, the combat techniques still left Huo Rui and the others in awe.
Though this world's Huo Yuhao had transformed into the little girl Huo Yu'er, as soul masters, who among them didn't revere strength?
Knowing that Huo Yu'er wasn't suited for a brute-force approach, Ye Wen had taught her the "Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist," created by Huo Rui's younger brother, Huo Quan. This style leaned toward defense while retaining offensive capabilities.
However, Huo Yu'er, driven by an intense desire to grow stronger, actually preferred Huo Rui's combat techniques.
"Master, what was that final move by Senior Sister? It was so cool~" Huo Yu'er asked excitedly.
As the group traveled toward the capital of the Heavenly Soul Empire, Ye Wen casually responded after a moment's thought:
"That was a fist technique your senior sister created based on the characteristics of her martial soul. It's called the 'Heartburst Liberation Fist.'
{T/N: It's the least awkward translation I swear}
It's an ultimate technique that condenses immense power into a single point through extreme bursts. Without a body honed to near-divine perfection, it's impossible to execute. Give up—you'll never be able to use it in your lifetime."
"Aww~"
Huo Yu'er's face fell, her disappointment evident. Little Xue Nu burst into laughter beside her, and the other girls joined in teasing her.
At this moment, the group of seven finally arrived at their next destination—the Heavenly Soul Imperial Capital.
But as Ye Wen gazed at the sprawling city with walls stretching endlessly into the distance, he couldn't help but feel a hint of disdain.
What era is this? Do you really think these city walls can stop a Titled Douluo and a ninth-level soul guide?
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