READ NOVEL ONLINE Chapter 64: Chapter 64
Tianlin arrived at the exclusive training ground of the Tiandou Royal Academy. This area had been specially designated for the Emperor Team by the three senior members of the teaching committee, given the team's exceptional performance.
At that moment, the Emperor Team was engaged in a practice match Since Tianlin was away, the eight members had split into two teams of four:
One team consisted of Yu Tianheng, Yu Feng, Shi Mo, and Ye Lingling.
The opposing team included Gu Ran, Dugu Yan, Shi Mo, and Oslo.
The grouping was balanced Within the team, Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan, and the Shi brothers had all advanced to the Soul Elder level. Meanwhile, Oslo and Yu Feng were at the peak of level 29. The lowest-ranked members, Gu Ran and Ye Lingling, were at level 28.
The outcome of the battle hinged on whether Gu Ran could withstand Yu Tianheng's formidable attacks long enough for Oslo to target and neutralize the opposing team's support soul master.
However, their efforts failed. After reaching level 30, Yu Tianheng had begun mastering the secret technique of his clan—Dragon Transformation. The first part of his body to transform was his right hand, turning it into a dragon claw. This greatly amplified his attack power. With a single strike, he overpowered Gu Ran. Once their offensive soul master fell the team's attack power was insufficient, and they were swiftly defeated.
Qin Ming observing the match and shook his head and approached them for feedback "Gu Ran, Dugu Yan, the primary reason for your loss lies with you two."
He continued "Gu Ran, it's clear that your attack power is no match for Tianheng's. You shouldn't have faced him head-on. You should've let Shi Mo bear the brunt of his attacks while you kept Yu Feng occupied. Shi Mo has strong defense but lacks offensive power; he wouldn't be able to defeat you quickly. This would have bought Oslo enough time to deal with Ye Lingling."
Turning to Dugu Yan, he added "Yanzi, as the team's control-type soul master, it was your duty to step in when Gu Ran made a tactical error Instead, you fixated on Yu Feng and ignored Yu Tianheng. Remember, even though you and Tianheng are a couple off the battlefield you're opponents during a match. Don't let your emotions cloud your judgment."
"Understood, Teacher. We'll do better" Gu Ran and Dugu Yan said, lowering their heads in acknowledgment.
Suddenly, a familiar voice chimed in "Really, Gu Ran, Sister Yanzi, you've brought disgrace to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan. It seems nothing gets done properly without me around" Tianlin walked forward with a teasing smile.
Seeing him Gu Ran's face lit up. He dashed over excitedly exclaiming "Boss, you're finally back! I missed you so much!"
Gu Ran almost threw himself into Tianlin's arms. Despite being thirteen years old he shamelessly addressed the nine-year-old Tianlin as big brother wearing the title as a badge of pride Fortunately, he stopped short of hugging Tianlin, who would have pushed him away Tianlin had no interest in embracing a burly guy—only a little princess like Rongrong deserved that.
"Xiaotian, welcome back!" Yu Tianheng greeted warmly "It's been half a year. We were just planning a welcome party for you."
Dugu Yan however looked puzzled "Wait, Xiaotian, why did you say I brought disgrace to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan? I'm not part of your clan"
Yu Tianheng interjected speaking seriously. "That's right. Yanzi is my girlfriend, and she belongs to our Blue Lightning Tyrant dragon clan Xiaotian don't go around claiming otherwise."
Tianlin smirked mischievously "Heh, Tianheng, while Sister Yanzi will indeed join your clan in the future after marrying you for now, she's one of ours."
"You little brat!" Yu Tianheng growled his temper flaring "Are you trying to steal my girl?!"
Tianlin laughed"Calm down, Tianheng. I have no such intentions. It's just that over the past six months, I convinced Senior Dugu to become a guest elder of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan. Naturally, this means his granddaughter Sister Yanzi is temporarily under our clan's protection. Am I wrong to say she's one of ours?"
"What?!" Everyone was stunned Dugu Bo, a known recluse had agreed to join the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan? This would elevate the clan to a new level of power.
"My grandfather mentioned this but I thought he was joking" Dugu Yan confirmed her expression reflecting her surprise.
Yu Tianheng was dumbfounded He had worked tirelessly to win Dugu Yan's heart not only because he loved her but also to secure Dugu Bo's allegiance Yet while he was focused on the granddaughter Tianlin had already secured the grandfather's loyalty.
"Boss you're incredible!" Gu Ran exclaimed practically bouncing with excitement "Now that our clan has three Titled Douluo, we're destined to become the strongest clan in the world!"
Tianlin chuckled and wagged his finger "Not three, but four Douluo. I've come back this time to deliver some important invitations."
He took out several invitations from his soul guide and handed them to the Royal Fighting Team and their instructor Qin Ming"Everyone, including Teacher Qin, my Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan sincerely invites you to attend the title-conferring ceremony of our elder Yin Mengyang in one month."
"A title-conferring ceremony?!" Yu Tianheng was shaken "Your third elder has also broken through to the Titled Douluo realm? He was stuck at the peak of Soul Douluo for fifteen years! How did he suddenly break through?"
Yu Tianheng was both shocked and uneasy Though he considered Tianlin a friend the Blue Lightning Tyrant dragon clan and the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan were competitors With Dugu Bo's addition and Yin Mengyang's breakthrough the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan's power would far surpass his clan's.
Tianlin smiled confidently "It's true Tianheng. You know I wouldn't joke about something this significant As for how Elder Yin Mengyang broke through, it wasn't mere luck During our training with Senior Dugu I refined powerful medicinal pills using rare herbs which helped him overcome the barrier."
Tianlin wasn't hiding anything After all the main reason he had returned was to share some of those extraordinary herbs with his friends.