Douluo Continent: Kunxu Descends, Second-Player Players Are Stunned

Chapter 55 The Sea Maiden Douluo's Investigation

Clouds hang low over the peaks, like dragons coiling and tigers crouching.

The Haotian Sect's headquarters is located in the northeastern part of the Tiandou Empire, in the most rugged and precipitous part of the mountains.

This is not the secluded place of the Haotian Sect, shrouded in snow and wind, but a truly majestic place overlooking the surrounding wilderness like a hegemon.

The main peak reaches the sky, as if cleaved by an ancient giant with a single axe. A stone staircase, ten zhang wide and nine hundred and ninety-nine steps in total, winds its way up from the foot of the mountain, like the spine of a dragon hanging from the summit, into the depths of the clouds. On both sides of the staircase, every hundred steps, stands a pair of black stone sculptures about ten zhang tall. They are not lions or tigers, but rather hammer-shaped sculptures of various shapes, yet all equally heavy and domineering.

At the end of the stone steps, there is not a palace directly, but a huge platform paved with a single piece of rare star-patterned steel rock, which still gleams with a dark and tough luster after weathering the elements.

This is the renowned "Haotianping," a place where sects hold martial arts competitions.

Beyond Haotianping lies the true gate of the Haotian Sect. The two gates, each over five zhang tall, are not made of wood, but rather cast from a mixture of dark iron salvaged from the deep sea and stardust, making them pitch black and heavy. The gates are devoid of elaborate carvings, except for a massive Haotian Hammer, almost bursting through the gate, embossed in the center. At the edge where the hammerhead touches the air, subtle spatial distortions and ripples are faintly visible.

The gate was tightly shut. Several disciples dressed in gray-brown outfits with small hammer patterns embroidered on their chests stood facing the wind, their eyes sharp as eagles, constantly scanning the long stone steps below and the sea of ​​clouds in the distance, their brows furrowed with a persistent solemnity.

The reason was simple: the sect leader brought back two pieces of unfortunate news from Seagod Island—

The Haotian Sect offended Seagod Island, and everyone except him died.

The sect leader plans to travel across the continent, seeking the legacy of the gods, and return to Seagod Island to avenge his previous defeat.

Because of angering Seagod Island, the Clear Sky Sect lost one Soul Douluo, two Soul Saints, and several Soul Emperors and Soul Kings, greatly reducing its strength. If other sects receive the news, they will most likely come to investigate.

Over the years, the Haotian Sect, taking advantage of Tang Chen's status as a peerless Douluo, has engaged in numerous bandit activities.

Having offended too many people, countless eyes are secretly watching the Haotian Sect, wishing it would fall from its pedestal as soon as possible.

"The Spirit Hall is truly hateful! They said the soul masters of the continent were all of one mind, but at this crucial moment, they actually refused to help us deal with that Devil Island!"

"Those hypocritical bastards are truly hateful!"

"We Tang family members, we steal openly, we never try to hide it. Unlike them, they say they don't want it, but they're probably drooling over it!"

"Exactly! Instead of giving Gold Soul Coins to those good-for-nothings, we should use them on talented people like us! The Spirit Hall just looks down on our Clear Sky Sect!"

The rats were surprisingly well-behaved; even knowing that the sect was facing a life-or-death crisis, they couldn't control their cricket-loving nature.

They were probably too caught up in their own fantasies, because they didn't even notice that a few oddly shaped mosquitoes had been lingering nearby for quite some time.

This type of mosquito is called the red-bellied sea mosquito, a very special kind of sea creature. The mother mosquito can receive information from her daughter mosquitoes from a distance, and the message can travel for nearly a hundred miles.

Perhaps receiving some kind of instruction, the mosquito did not linger at the door for long, but flew straight to the back of the door.

Behind the gate, a cluster of buildings with a very uniform style rises up the mountain in layers.

There are no ornate eaves or brackets, only straight lines built of huge stones. The roof is flat and wide, covered with thick black stone slabs, like iron helmets on the mountain peaks.

The largest main hall, "Haotian Hall," was built by hollowing out half of a mountain peak. The pillars in front of the hall require three people to encircle them, and the pillars are covered with marks left by the Haotian Hammer.

This is not damage, but something deliberately left behind by the titled Douluo of each generation, so that future generations can learn from it.

At this moment, the six Soul Douluos of the Clear Sky Sect gathered here, comprehending the Dao of the Hammer.

"Starting to pray at the last minute when death is imminent, do they really think they can change their inevitable fate?"

Upon hearing the Red-bellied Sea Mosquito's report, a ruthless glint flashed in the Sea Maiden Douluo's eyes.

If it weren't for the Sea Dragon Priest's decision to attack the Haotian Sect, and her return to her clan to invite powerful warriors to fight, she would have had no idea that one of the mermaids captured that day had been violated by the scoundrels of the Haotian Sect!

These thieves, driven by lust, discovered that the mermaid's tail transforms into legs when she leaves the water, and under the pretext of exploring her physiology—

Thinking of this, the Sea Maiden Douluo wished she could rush up the river to the Haotian Sect.

The mermaid race is peace-loving and unwilling to provoke outsiders; they only want to keep the peace.

But she's not the kind of fish that can tolerate things!

If one cannot protect their own people even after cultivating to the level of a Title Douluo, what is the point of cultivation?

"Now is not the time to act rashly. I must find the old man's hiding place, as well as the four major families—it is said that they all have Soul Douluo-level experts. If these people are all in the Haotian Sect, we may not be able to defeat the Haotian Sect in the first place."

"My elder brother always says, 'Plan carefully before you act.' This chance for revenge only comes once; I must seize it firmly and not let a small gain lead to a greater loss!"

The Sea Maiden Douluo forced herself to calm down, trying her best not to let hatred cloud her thinking.

She is in the reconnaissance position and must bring the most effective information back to Poseidon Island.

Suddenly, the red-bellied sea mosquito emitted a rapid buzzing sound, as if it had been called by its offspring.

As an intelligent being of the sea, the Sea Maiden Douluo quickly understood its meaning.

"Tang Chen summoned the heads of the four major clans to the Clear Sky Sect for a meeting. The eldest daughter of the Min clan is the wife of Clear Sky Douluo Tang Zhen!"

Upon hearing this news, the Sea Maiden Douluo immediately formed a brilliant plan in her mind.

A feint to the east while attacking in the west!

While the powerful members of the Min clan were away at the Haotian Sect for a meeting, they launched a surprise attack on the Min clan's territory and made the Min clan patriarch, Bai He, aware that he had suffered this calamity because of the Haotian Sect.

In this way, the Haotian Sect will definitely send powerful experts to aid the Min clan.

At that time, the people from Seagod Island will directly attack Haotian Sect and catch them off guard!

"The plan is good, but I need to stay calm and play it safe." The Sea Maiden Douluo closed her eyes, recalling the map of Douluo Continent and making a judgment based on the information she had gathered in recent days.

Among the four major families, the Power Clan is located in Tiandou City, which is closest to the Haotian Sect. Because of their expertise in forging, they have become the Haotian Sect's treasury.

The Yu Clan and the Min Clan are both located on the border between the Star Luo Empire and the Heaven Dou Empire. They excel in construction and intelligence gathering, respectively, with the Yu Clan being a relatively marginalized lineage. Even if an ordinary Soul Douluo traveled there without rest, it would take at least two days to reach the Clear Sky Sect.

The Po Clan, skilled in alchemy, resides within the Star Luo Empire. Although it is affiliated with the Haotian Sect, their relationship has gradually soured because Tang Chen desires the Po Clan's secret formulas.

In recent months, the Spirit Hall's development of whale glue has forced the Breaking Clan to undertake a major project, further escalating the conflict between the two sides.

In short, the Po clan can be turned against them!

If Poseidon Island attacks the Min clan, the Yu clan will be the first to come to their aid.

Hitting two isn't difficult!

There are islands off the coast of the Kingdom of Pejira, where Soul Masters from Seagod Island can dock.

If you set off from here to attack the Min clan, it will take less than half a day.

All the conditions are very reasonable!

"If Tang Zhen cares about the Min clan, he might send reinforcements. I could perhaps send men to ambush them on their inevitable route—"

The Sea Maiden Douluo looked at the continent map in her spiritual sea, but no matter how she looked at it, she didn't know where to ambush.

The mainland is so vast, with roads everywhere. Who knows which one they'll take?

"Never mind, I've already done so much, let others worry about the rest!"