nownovels Chapter 34: Four Family Heads Submit
Chapter 34: Four Family Heads Submit
Fast! Too fast!
Mo Wentian's pupils suddenly contracted.
He knew he could kill the guard captain, but he could never do it so cleanly and efficiently!
Seven spirit rings—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, and black—slowly appeared beneath Yang Wudi's feet.
"Soul Saint... no, at least the peak of Soul Saint!" Mo Wentian was shocked.
"Lord Mo, we have limited time," Bai He said slowly.
"Two choices."
"First, submit. The Mo family remains the rulers of Mo City, but they must obey our orders."
"Second, exterminate the entire clan, and give Mo City a new master."
Baihe spoke casually, as if he were talking about what to eat today.
Mo Wentian said with a livid face:
"Who exactly are you people?"
"Although Mo City is remote, it is still under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Dou Empire. You dare to act wildly here; aren't you afraid of being punished by the imperial army?"
"The Heavenly Dou Empire?" Niu Gao sneered.
"The Heavenly Dou royal family's influence doesn't extend that far."
"As for the Kingdom of Barak... do you think they would offend us for the sake of a border city?"
After he finished speaking, seven spirit rings—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, and black—slowly appeared from under Niu Gao's feet.
Titan and White Crane were not to be outdone, and they also released their own spirit rings.
Eight spirit rings—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black—slowly appeared from under Titan's feet.
Seven spirit rings—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, and black—slowly emerged from beneath the white crane's feet.
One Soul Douluo, and three peak Soul Saints!
Mo Wentian's heart sank to the bottom.
In the entire Barak Kingdom, there might not be more than three experts at the Contra level!
Suddenly, a Soul Douluo, three peak Soul Saints, and more than twenty high-level Soul Masters arrived.
Even the king of the Barak Kingdom would have to treat this place with utmost respect.
Moreover... the aura emanating from the silent figure on the rooftop was even more terrifying, several times stronger than that of the Soul Douluo powerhouse.
I'm afraid it is...
Title Douluo!
"What... exactly do you want?" Mo Wentian's voice was hoarse.
"It's very simple," Titan said. "From this day forward, Mo City is under our jurisdiction."
"But the Mo family is still responsible for day-to-day management, including taxation, security, and commerce, everything remains the same."
"We will not interfere in the Mo family's internal affairs, nor will we seize your benefits."
"On the contrary, we will provide protection for Mo City. With us here, no force can even think about taking advantage of Mo City."
Mo Wentian fell silent.
The opponent was clearly well-prepared and their strength completely overwhelmed the Mo family. If a fight were to break out, the Mo family would definitely not last even a stick of incense.
But to just surrender like this... his Mo family has been operating in Mo City for two hundred years, are they just going to hand it over to someone else?
"Father!" Mo Yun rushed out of the mansion, his face changing drastically upon seeing the corpses on the ground. "You..."
"Yun'er, step back." Mo Wentian stopped his son and took a deep breath.
"Since you've come from afar, why don't you come inside and have a cup of tea first? We can discuss the rest later."
Mo Wentian said in a flattering tone.
Titan did not reply, but instead looked up at Tang Wei.
Only after seeing Tang Wei nod did Titan reply, "Lead the way."
But just then, a whooshing sound came from afar.
Three figures rushed over; they were the heads of the other three families in Mo City—the three Soul Emperors: Zhao, Qian, and Sun.
They had come at Mo Wentian's invitation to discuss matters, but they hadn't expected to feel a terrifying aura coming from the direction of the City Lord's Mansion as soon as they arrived nearby, so they rushed over.
"Brother Mo, this is..." Zhao Kuo, the head of the Zhao family, looked at the scene in front of the mansion and his expression changed drastically.
"You three have come at the perfect time. Since you're here, let's all get together," Titan said calmly.
As he said this, the aura of a Titan-level Soul Douluo instantly surged forth.
The three who had initially wanted to resist immediately became obedient.
The three family heads—Zhao Kuo, Qian Tong, and Sun Sheng—were all horrified.
Contra!
This burly man was actually a Contra-level powerhouse!
"This, this... Brother Mo, what exactly is going on?" Qian Tong's voice trembled. He was only a level 62 Soul Emperor, and he couldn't even muster the courage to resist in front of a Soul Douluo.
"Please come in, everyone." Mo Wentian smiled bitterly and gestured for them to come in.
He was powerless to change the situation; he had no other choice.
The three family heads looked at each other, but seeing Titan's unquestionable gaze and the even more unfathomable figure on the roof, they finally gritted their teeth and walked into the mansion.
The group arrived at the main hall and took their seats as hosts and guests, though the relationship between the hosts and guests was rather ironic.
Titan, Baihe, Niu Gao, and Yang Wudi sat at the head of the table on the left, while Mo Wentian and the heads of the three families sat on the right. The elites of the other four clans stood guard outside, completely surrounding the main hall.
"Now, we can have a proper talk," Titan said, getting straight to the point.
"As I said before, Mo City will be under our jurisdiction from today onwards, but the daily management will still be the responsibility of the four of you."
"We will not interfere in specific government affairs, nor will we seize your benefits. On the contrary, we will provide protection for Mo City."
Mo Wentian remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking: "May I ask which power you belong to? Such a grand display... I'm afraid Mo City, a small place, cannot accommodate such a great figure."
The question was asked cautiously, as the speaker wanted to find out more about the other person but dared not offend them.
Titan and White Crane exchanged a glance, and White Crane nodded slightly.
"It's alright to tell you," Titan said in a deep voice. "We come from the Haotian Sect."
"The Haotian Sect?!"
Mo Wentian and the three family heads exclaimed in surprise at the same time, their faces filled with disbelief.
The Haotian Sect, the number one sect in the world, the head of the three upper sects, is a powerful force that is famous throughout the continent!
Why would they come to a remote place like Mo City?
"Isn't the Haotian Sect...isn't it in the north?" Sun Sheng couldn't help but ask. "And I heard that not long ago..."
He didn't dare finish speaking, but everyone understood what he meant—the news that the Clear Sky Sect had suffered heavy losses in an attack by the Spirit Hall not long ago had already spread throughout the Soul Master world.
"The Haotian Sect has moved its headquarters," Bai He added calmly. "Mo City is the new location we've chosen."
Mo Wentian and the others gasped in shock.
The Haotian Sect is moving to Mo City? What does this mean?
This means that Mo City will become the foundation of the number one sect in the world!
This means that this remote border town will suddenly become the focus of attention in the world of Soul Masters!
This means... these local bullies will either submit or be crushed!
"You should all understand what this means." Yang Wudi tapped his fingers lightly on the table. "The relocation of the Haotian Sect is both an opportunity and a challenge for Mo City."
"The opportunity lies in the fact that with the Haotian Sect in charge, Mo City will become the safest city in the southwest of the Tiandou Empire, and commerce will become more prosperous and resources will become more abundant."
"The challenge is..." He paused, his gaze sweeping over the four of them, "...you must make a choice."
Qian Tong swallowed hard. "If we choose...to submit, what exactly do we need to do?"
"It's very simple," Niu Gao replied.
"First, keep the news under wraps. Not a single word about the Haotian Sect's relocation must be leaked."
"Second, investigate all forces within the city to ensure there are no spies from the Spirit Hall."
"Third..." Niu Gao looked at Mo Wentian, "find a secluded area as our temporary base."
Mo Wentian pondered for a long time: "These... are not difficult, but I want to know, after the Haotian Sect moves here, what will be the status of our four families...?"
"They remain the four major families of Mo City," Bai He replied affirmatively. "The Haotian Sect will not seize your assets, nor will it interfere in your internal affairs. On the contrary, we can consider entrusting some of the sect's peripheral industries to you for management."
This promise put the four of them at ease.
What they feared most was that the Haotian Sect would come and kick them out or swallow up their businesses.
In retrospect, it seems that the other party was not unreasonable.
"One last question." Mo Wentian raised his head, his gaze fixed on Titan. "That one on the roof... is he a Title Douluo?"
Titan grinned: "That's right, that's my sect's Grand Elder, a figure who commands respect even among the Douluo."
Mo Wentian's last shred of hope vanished.
The fact that even titled Douluo have been mobilized shows that the Clear Sky Sect is determined to take Mo City, and that they have absolutely no room for resistance.
"My Mo family...is willing to submit." Mo Wentian slowly rose and knelt on one knee.
Upon seeing this, Zhao Kuo, Qian Tong, and Sun Sheng also rose and knelt down, saying, "The Zhao family (the Qian family and the Sun family) are willing to submit."
"Very good." Titan nodded in satisfaction. "Now that we're family, get up."
"By the way, about the Spirit Hall branch..." Yang Wudi suddenly looked at Mo Wentian and asked, "Is the branch master your son-in-law?"
"Yes." Mo Wentian nodded. "Li Qing, a level 63 Soul Emperor, has been in charge of the Mo City Martial Soul Branch Hall for ten years."
Will he cooperate?
Mo Wentian hesitated for a moment: "Qing'er... is cautious by nature, but she should cooperate if I persuade her."
"Moreover, the Spirit Hall does not value Mo Cheng. The branch hall is just a symbol. He should not offend the Clear Sky Sect for this reason."
"To be on the safe side, let's meet him," Titan said. "Make the arrangements, and we'll talk to him."
"it is good."
With the business concluded, Titan and the others rose to take their leave.