Douluo Continent: You become gods, I become immortals

Chapter 5: The Golden Whip!

"What, you're not willing?"

Tang Zhen's question struck the air like a heavy hammer blow, his tone laced with arrogance.

His gaze swept between Li and Zhang, carrying an undisguised sense of oppression.

Li Yuntian's knuckles were clenched so tightly they turned white, his chest heaving slightly as he clearly suppressed his anger. He said, "Tang Zhen, Wanqing has long since left the Po Clan. You still want to order us around!"

His voice came from deep in his throat, so low it was heart-wrenching.

"Heh, break away?"

"She was born a member of the Broken Clan, and she will die a member of the Broken Clan! Blood ties are unbreakable; how can you simply sever them as you please?"

Tang Zhen chuckled, raising his chin slightly, a hint of contempt flashing in his eyes.

"You—" The air around Li Yuntian suddenly froze, and the Azure Fire Sword appeared in response. Nine spirit rings slowly rose from his feet, the configuration of two yellow, two purple, and five black rings showing the majesty of a titled Douluo.

The oppressive aura remained hidden, yet it caused the surrounding vegetation to bow slightly.

Tang Zhen's expression changed, but he did not back down. The dark Clear Sky Hammer appeared in his hand with a "hum," and nine spirit rings also appeared. His aura was even slightly stronger.

He sneered, "What, you want to make a move? Don't think that just because you've become a Title Douluo, you can stand against my Clear Sky Sect!"

The atmosphere instantly tensed up, as if the air had frozen into ice, ready to shatter completely at the slightest crack.

"Godfather, don't be angry."

A clear voice broke the deadlock.

Zhang Qingxuan stepped forward and gently pressed down on Li Yuntian's wrist, which was holding the sword. His gaze was calm and his voice was gentle, yet it carried a strange soothing power.

Li Yuntian took a deep breath, glanced at Zhang Qingxuan, and the fluctuations of his soul power gradually subsided. However, the anger in his eyes had not yet dissipated.

Zhang Qingxuan then turned to Tang Zhen, a gentle smile even appearing on his face, his tone polite to the point of being courteous: "Elder Tang, I understand what you mean—you mean that even though my godmother has been expelled from the Po Clan, she is still under your jurisdiction, right?"

Tang Zhen glanced at the young man who had suddenly interrupted, and seeing his respectful attitude, he couldn't help but feel a little contemptuous.

"The Po clan is an affiliated sect of our Haotian Sect. Yang Wanqing has the blood of the Yang family flowing in her veins, so she naturally falls under our jurisdiction."

He said matter-of-factly, "Expelled from the sect? That's just internal clan punishment. How can the bonds of blood be severed by a mere piece of paper?"

Zhang Qingxuan nodded seriously, even thoughtfully stroking his chin, and said, "I see...that makes sense."

"Qingxuan, you!" Li Yuntian turned his head sharply, his eyes filled with shock and confusion.

Tang Zhen laughed heartily, a satisfied look on his face: "Kid, you know what's good for you!"

Zhang Qingxuan's expression remained calm, even carrying a hint of inquiry, as he said, "Elder Tang, you flatter me!"

"So, according to you, this 'Broken Clan' is the crucial, unbreakable bond between my godmother and your Haotian Sect, is that right?"

"As long as the Destroyer Clan exists, this jurisdictional relationship will remain indefinitely?"

"That's right! With the Broken Clan around, Yang Wanqing will always have to listen to the Haotian Sect!" Tang Li chimed in arrogantly.

"I see."

Zhang Qingxuan suddenly looked enlightened, turned to look at Li Yuntian, his eyes sparkling, and spoke in a light tone as if they were discussing what to have for dinner:

"Godfather, let's wipe out the Broken Clan."

"Wh-what?" Li Yuntian was stunned and didn't react for a moment.

Zhang Qingxuan leaned forward, counting on his fingers, and spoke logically and clearly:

"Let me explain."

"You see, isn't the key to the problem the Destroyer Clan?"

"Because of it, the Haotian Sect can use blood ties as a pretext to govern my godmother. If we destroy it, won't this 'bond' be severed? It's a decisive and permanent solution."

He paused, then added, "Besides, if they could expel such a good person as my godmother from the sect, the Po clan must be no good either. Destroying them would be doing a service to the people."

As soon as he finished speaking, the surroundings fell into a sudden, deathly silence.

Li Yuntian stared wide-eyed at Zhang Qingxuan's earnest analytical expression, and actually began to consider the feasibility of the suggestion.

Yes, if the Po clan ceases to exist, what reason would the Haotian Sect have to entangle Wanqing?

"You bastard, how dare you say you'll destroy the entire Destroyer Clan?!" Tang Zhen roared like thunder, his eyes bloodshot, and black light surged from his Haotian Hammer.

Zhang Qingxuan blinked, his expression nonchalant: "Is that not allowed?"

"court death!"

Tang Zhen could no longer suppress his killing intent. With a whooshing sound, he slammed the Haotian Hammer down on Zhang Qingxuan!

This hammer blow was delivered without reservation; the full force of a Title Douluo's attack was enough to shatter mountains and rocks.

clang--!

The Azure Flame Sword appeared out of nowhere, precisely blocking the falling giant hammer.

Li Yuntian stood in front of Zhang Qingxuan, his robes fluttering even without wind, and the last trace of hesitation in his eyes had vanished.

"Li Yuntian, are you really going to make an enemy of my Haotian Sect for this madman?!" Tang Zhen gritted his teeth, his hammer trembling, and his boundless soul power surged wildly.

Li Yuntian flicked his wrist, and flames swirled around the Azure Fire Sword, gently deflecting the Haotian Hammer.

"My son is none of your business to discipline him." His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable resolve.

Tang Zhen laughed angrily, "Fine, fine, then I'll kill you first, and then deal with that arrogant brat!"

Before the words were even finished, the two figures had vanished from the spot.

The next moment, a blinding light exploded in mid-air as the two soul energies, one blue and red and the other pitch black, collided violently, and the shockwave snapped the surrounding trees in half.

A battle between Title Douluos can cause the heavens and earth to shatter once they clash.

"Elder, I'm here to help you!" Upon seeing this, Tang Li immediately activated his soul power, wanting to join the battle.

call out--!

A golden light streaked through the air like a serpent, striking Tang Li's raised arm with pinpoint accuracy.

The light seemed gentle, but it burst forth with a scorching power the moment it touched the skin. Tang Li cried out in pain and staggered backward, a charred whip mark now appearing on his arm.

"That's none of your business."

"You just stay here."

Zhang Qingxuan stood still, a long whip made of pure golden light appearing in his hand at some unknown time.

He didn't even turn his head; his gaze remained fixed on Yang Wanqing, who was absorbing a soul ring not far away.

His mission was clear—to protect his godmother so that she could successfully absorb the soul ring.

Once Yang Wanqing succeeds, he will have no more worries.

As for now... using this golden whip to keep Tang Li at bay is enough.

Zhang Qingxuan flicked his wrist, and the golden whip twirled in the air, making a crisp sound as it cut through the air.

He looked at Yang Wanqing, who had already survived the soul-shaking impact, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

It'll be soon!

Once the godmother has finished absorbing the nutrients, this farce should come to an end.