In fact, Zang Xin had wanted to take action against Leng Yulai for a long time.
The Phoenix Group, led by Leng Yulai, not only took many employees from Tang Sect, but also seized a lot of Tang Sect's resources and markets while Tang Sect was on strike.
Zang Xin had no choice. In order to reclaim employees and markets, many places were now operating at a loss.
Zang Xin was taking a huge risk by secretly selling weapons to the Star Luo Empire at this critical time. A big part of the reason was that he needed more funds to engage in a price war with the Phoenix Group.
The companies under Tang Sect were no longer profitable on the surface, and only through the sale of military weapons could he continue competing with the Phoenix Group.
The war between the Sun Moon Federation and the Star Luo Empire was now unavoidable. Military weapons were at their most valuable, and the Star Luo Empire had even offered prices twice as high as usual for strategic materials.
Faced with such temptation, Zang Xin could hardly resist.
Selling a batch of high-end weapons was originally something to celebrate, but when he thought about how most of the money would go into the price war with the Phoenix Group, Zang Xin's heart bled.
Zang Xin had long wanted to strike at Leng Yulai and the Phoenix Group.
When Xia Yi moved the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well, it made him even more determined.
However, Zang Xin did not plan to act immediately. He was waiting—waiting for the war between the Sun Moon Federation and the Star Luo Empire to break out.
Although Leng Yulai was only a 97th-level Super Douluo, she was Leng Yaozhu's sister and naturally had the backing of the Spirit Pagoda. The Phoenix Group she controlled also had shares from the Sun Moon Federation.
Anyone who touched her would probably be poking a hornet's nest.
If he successfully controlled Leng Yulai, it would be fine.
As long as he controlled Leng Yulai, no one would dare to act recklessly.
But if he couldn't control her in time, the backlash would be fierce.
So, Zang Xin waited, intending to act when everyone's attention was on the war between the Star Luo Empire and the Sun Moon Federation, giving him the perfect opportunity.
What Zang Xin didn't know was that Xia Yi was currently at the headquarters of the Phoenix Group in Mingdu.
"Recently, Tang Sect has suffered greatly. You should be careful; they might act out of desperation," Xia Yi warned Leng Yulai while handing her the Lovesick Heartbroken Red.
"Master, don't worry. If Lovesick Heartbroken Red is truly as miraculous as the legends say, I'll definitely break through to the Extreme Douluo level once my body heals. At that point, hehe, the Amorous Douluo would regret not coming," Leng Yulai sneered, her eyes filled with confidence.
The Extreme Douluo level, which many Super Douluos could only dream of, seemed like an easy feat to her.
Leng Yulai didn't hold back, accepting the Lovesick Heartbroken Red without hesitation. There was no need to be polite when it was something given by her master.
Looking at the Lovesick Heartbroken Red, Leng Yulai's eyes were filled with excitement.
She had been severely affected by the backlash when she used the magic sword to refine her artifact. That was the reason her rank had been stuck at 97th-level, unable to break through.
Otherwise, with her talent, she shouldn't have been left behind by Leng Yaozhu, who was now at 98th-level.
Everyone thought Leng Yaozhu had spent many years at 98th-level, but little did they know that Leng Yulai had spent even more time at 97th-level.
Moreover, she was the first to come into contact with the Hetu Luoshu, and like Xia Yi and Cold Yaozhu, she had also practiced the Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon.
Her foundation was terrifying.
As long as her body recovered and she broke through, it would not be a problem for her.
She was even confident that once she broke through, she would become one of the top-tier Extreme Douluo.
She was looking forward to this breakthrough.
Zang Xin was a trouble she welcomed.
"You're confident, so I'm relieved. I might go into seclusion for a while, at least until I break through to Soul Emperor. What I'm most worried about is you," Xia Yi said with a serious expression. "During this time, you must be cautious. Zang Xin is troublesome, but don't rule out the possibility that Yun Ming might take action. Even the Federation government might target you. If you face an undefeatable situation, you can abandon the Phoenix Group without hesitation. Don't be stubborn. Your safety is the most important thing, don't push yourself."
After all, Leng Yulai had once been one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Sacred Spirit Sect. If her identity were exposed, it would cause quite a stir.
"Ah, Master, you're going into seclusion until you reach Soul Emperor? Oh, I understand. Master must be missing Sister," Leng Yulai teased with a smile. "I envy Sister for being so cherished by Master."
"Stop with the teasing. I'm here to see you, aren't I?" Xia Yi rolled his eyes at her.
This time, the seclusion wasn't just for breaking through to Soul Emperor and visiting Leng Yaozhu at the Blood God Legion.
On the other hand, Xia Yi was also considering the matter of creating his own Soul Beast Divine Realm.
After the troubles caused by the Demon Emperor and the Vast Sea Universe Crystal, Xia Yi and Gu Yue secretly left the Far Ocean and forged the Ocean Cauldron.
Now, the Heaven, Earth, and Ocean Cauldrons were all forged. It was time to start considering the creation of his own Soul Beast Divine Realm.
Although with their cultivation levels, it was impossible to actually create a true Divine Realm, they could at least create a prototype.
At that time, they could quietly relocate the soul beasts of Douluo Dalu into it. Only then would Gu Yue and Xia Yi have no worries.
"So, how long is Master planning to stay with me?" Leng Yulai wrapped her arms around Xia Yi's neck and asked with a smile. She was one of the few who understood him well enough to know that his seclusion was likely for more than one reason.
However, she didn't ask further.
She knew she couldn't influence Xia Yi's decisions, and if he didn't tell her something, then probing would only create unnecessary trouble.
Rather than that, it was better to enjoy the moment and not ask too many questions.
"Hehe, I'll stay as long as you don't have the strength to send me off," Xia Yi laughed, lifting her chin and carrying her toward the bedroom.
When Leng Yulai woke up, she found Leng Yaozhu sleeping beside her, and couldn't resist reaching out.
"This feels so good, no wonder Brother-in-law can't get enough of it," Leng Yulai murmured softly.
"You little brat, you're dragging me down with you," Leng Yaozhu grumbled, showing her teeth and pushing away Leng Yulai's mischievous hands. "My whole life has been ruined because of you."
Before, when Leng Yulai had no strength left, she had urged Xia Yi to use the Dream Escape technique to bring Leng Yaozhu over.
And Leng Yaozhu had been brought into the battlefield without realizing it, but secretly, she had no way to retaliate, since it was her own sister who had betrayed her.
"Hmph, Sister, you were even more reckless than me," Leng Yulai said, not backing down.
"Where's the sister who would forget to feed after eating?!" she added.
"Forget to feed? I see you're the one who can't eat it alone, you little brat," Cold Yaozhu gritted her teeth and cursed again.
After this, Xia Yi and Gu Yue completely disappeared. Tang Sect used all their methods, but could not find their whereabouts.
Leng Yulai also vanished completely, leaving Zang Xin in a panic. However, after the Sun Moon Federation's army arrived at Star Luo Continent, Leng Yulai reappeared at the Phoenix Group.
Zang Xin immediately started monitoring Leng Yulai. He secretly came to Mingdu, ready to seize the opportunity to act.
"Brother-in-law was right. They're really desperate now. Haha, too bad this isn't your Shrek City, but Mingdu. Even Yun Ming would think twice before acting here," Leng Yulai sneered as she noticed she was being watched.
In Mingdu, she was truly fearless.