Starting from Douluo to Capture Goddesses

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Hearing Xu Ran's answer, a look of relief spread across everyone's faces.

"We all knew that Lord Xu Ran would not be interested in this small patch of land. Lord Xu Ran is someone who has seen grand scenes, how could he be interested in a place as tiny as ours. When someone brought that up before, I refuted it immediately. I knew that Lord Xu Ran is not that type of person."

"Yes, indeed. How could anyone's breadth of mind compare to that of Lord Xu Ran?"

All these individuals were foremost figures on the Continent, yet now they were all flattering Xu Ran.

"This youngster, he's becoming more and more formidable. I remember when he seemed just a child in my eyes. To think that in just a few years, I've come to look up to him. I knew Xu Ran was no ordinary person, but I never imagined he would grow so quickly," Ning Fengzhi remarked as he watched Xu Ran become the center of attention, filled with emotion.

The people who could come here were either powerful enough to have reached Soul Douluo or were leaders of various large and small forces. They were all proud and arrogant individuals, and now they were all so complimentary towards Xu Ran.

Xu Ran's power and authority truly inspired awe.

"Yeah. This guy has grown too fast. I used to be able to spar with him, but now Xu Ran could pin me to the ground with just one finger," the Bone Douluo said with a laugh.

Back at the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect, he had tested Xu Ran's strength; unable to defeat Xu Ran quickly had made him extremely embarrassed at that time, and he had felt it was a loss of face. Now, however, he saw it as a highlight in his life, boasting about it to his old friends whenever he had the chance. Not everyone had the opportunity to spar with Xu Ran. Now that Xu Ran was incredibly busy, even Titled Douluo could not hope to see him.

"Fortunately, I made the right decision that year, to give Yu Xiaogang a good beating, and even helped Er Long get together with Xu Ran. Otherwise, with Xu Ran's current power, it would be easy to annihilate the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."

"That rebellious child fortunately died. Otherwise, even if he had not died, I would have killed him myself. Daring to challenge Xu Ran was nearly the death of our family. That year, he provoked Bi Bidong, leading the Martial Soul Hall to hold a grudge against our family, nearly erasing us. Then he went and provoked Xu Ran. Thankfully, I did not protect that beast."

At this moment, Yu Yuan Zhen felt some residual fear.

If he had not been sensible back then, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan would assuredly have faced utter destruction. He was certain that if Xu Ran decided to eliminate the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, it would be as simple as a hand gesture. Even without Xu Ran lifting a finger, other forces, eager to show their loyalty in front of Xu Ran, would line up to strike at the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

However, it was fortunate that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had Liu Erlong. Er Long being with Xu Ran had resolved the conflict between Xu Ran and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, even turning them into in-laws.

This could truly be described as a moment between life and death.

Choosing the wrong path would mean facing catastrophe now.

Each time Yu Yuan Zhen thought about these things, he broke out in a cold sweat.

Every time he thought of that beast of a son, Yu Xiaogang, he got angry. It was all because of Yu Xiaogang, that failure. That year, he didn't only provoke the Martial Soul Hall but also Xu Ran, bringing only disaster upon the sect. Had he not been wise, the Yu Family would have become history by now.

"Everyone, please quiet down. Although I will not take on the role of the master of the Continent, I do hope that the Continent can become more stable, peaceful, and develop sustainably," Xu Ran said, waving his hand, and everyone fell silent.

"So I propose to usher the Continent into the era of the federation, where all the great forces can retain their own strength while also contributing to the development of the whole Continent. The members of the federation will come from among the great forces, individual strong cultivators, and other reputable figures across the Continent, and the federation can resolve both significant and minor matters of the Continent in the future," Xu Ran articulated many aspects of the federation, leaving all the forces stunned.

They had not expected Xu Ran to propose such a harmonizing approach.

It would enable all the major forces on the Continent to unite and participate in its development, while at the same time preserving their original power, allowing for competition between the forces.

It would enable the Continent to flourish while achieving a form of unity in its own way.

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The proposal stirred interest among many powers. These smaller forces had never had the chance to be involved in continental-level affairs before. Yet the emergence of the Douluo Federation was bound to increase their power somewhat.

But were the major powers truly willing?

"Lord Xu Ran, I concede that your proposal is excellent, but will those major forces really be willing to accept it?"

"Exactly. Those forces, accustomed to looking down on everyone else, would they really accept the constraints of a federal treaty?"

In everyone's eyes, would entities like the Martial Soul Hall and the two great empires, so used to having things their way, truly be willing to be bound by this so-called federation above them?

Even though Xu Ran had now become the most influential person on the continent, would others agree?

"I, Grand Priest Qian Dao Liu, on behalf of the Martial Soul Hall, agree to this proposal."

At that moment, a vigorous yet hoarse voice arose.

A venerable figure wearing a golden robe, adorned with the insignia of the Martial Soul Hall, appeared in the hall.

It was none other than the Great Elder of the Martial Soul Hall, Grand Worshipper Qian Dao Liu.

"Is that..."

"This is the Great Elder of the Martial Soul Hall, the former former Spirit Hall Pope."

"The Martial Soul Hall is actually agreeing to set up a federation?"

The appearance of Qian Dao Liu stirred excitement in everyone.

Qian Dao Liu was usually as elusive as a dragon, rarely showing his face; as a renowned powerhouse decades ago, even the strong members of the Martial Soul Hall seldom saw him. Now, his appearance here as the Great Elder...

"I agree as well."

A delightful voice came through as Bibi Dong, dressed in the Pope's robe, walked over gracefully.

She donned a radiant golden Pope's robe, in her hand a two-meter-long wand inlaid with countless gems, and on her head a purple-golden crown. Her fair skin and near-perfect features, especially that intangible nobility and holiness that emanated from her, made it hard not to worship her devoutly.

Bibi Dong's arrival instantly hushed the hall, everyone looking at her in shock. Such a beautiful Pope dazzled the eye, causing anyone who saw her to become spellbound.

Bibi Dong was indeed stunning, her noble and elegant presence commanding the attention of everyone present in her papal attire.

Now with the Spirit Hall Pope Bibi Dong here, and both the Pope and the Great Elder seconding Xu Ran's words, it implied that the entire continent's power structure was truly about to be rewritten.

Heavens!

The patchwork sovereignty that had persisted for thousands of years across the continent, was it truly about to change today? As the name Douluo Federation suggested, after its establishment, any power on Soul Land would need to respect the federation's doctrines and not violate them.