After Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo left.
Dugu Feng and Ning Rongrong, holding hands, arrived at the thatched cottage where they usually lived.
Flender stood in front of the thatched cottage, his eyes tinged with sorrow.
"Rongrong, you're back. Just now, Haotian Douluo told me that Xiao San has returned to the sect to train, and Xiao Wu has left with them too!"
Flender sighed with emotion.
"Ah, Xiao Wu has already left? She didn't even say goodbye to me—how heartless!"
Ning Rongrong complained.
At that moment, Zhu Zhuqing walked out of the room. "We'll definitely meet again. I'm also going to train and travel across the continent!"
Ning Rongrong immediately ran over and grabbed Zhu Zhuqing's hand.
"Dugu Feng and I are going to train too. Why don't you come with us? The three of us can definitely make a name for ourselves, just like the dean's Golden Iron Triangle!"
Ning Rongrong was very excited.
"No, being with you won't help me unlock my potential. I plan to train on my own!"
Zhu Zhuqing was resolute.
She didn't want anyone to know where she was.
Just yesterday, Dai Mubai had approached her, asking her to return to the Star Luo Empire with him.
Zhu Zhuqing had clearly refused him.
This made Dai Mubai very angry. After all, he was returning to inherit the Crown Prince position.
If Zhu Zhuqing had gone back with him, she would have become the Crown Princess.
But Zhu Zhuqing didn't know what was good for her and insisted on going out to train on her own.
Dai Mubai could see it clearly now: Zhu Zhuqing had always been indifferent to him, surely because she looked down on him.
Dai Mubai secretly resented this, but since Zhu Zhuqing had already caught up to him in strength, he had no choice but to accept it.
The sound of footsteps approached as Oscar, Ma Hongjun, and Dai Mubai walked out, all dressed in sturdy attire, clearly preparing to leave.
"Children, you are all the pride of the academy.
In the future, as you train and travel across the continent, you will face many temptations and dangers.
These dangers are more complex and cruel than Soul Duels.
I don't expect you to become famous across the continent—I only hope you return safely!"
Flender spoke earnestly, his words sincere and heartfelt.
Ma Hongjun and Oscar both had slightly reddened eyes. The two of them were closest to Flender and had always regarded the academy as their home.
Suddenly having to leave, they felt somewhat reluctant.
"Thank you, Dean!"
The Shrek Six Devils all bowed to Flender.
"Alright, it's not like we'll never see each other again. Why so solemn? Dean, no need to miss us!"
After exchanging greetings with the others, Ning Rongrong took Dugu Feng's hand and headed out of the academy.
Since they had finally met, the two certainly wanted to ease their longing for each other.
Dugu Feng also planned to wait until the matter with Yu Yuanzhen had developed further before leaving Heaven Dou City.
This period was the perfect time to spend a few relaxed days with Ning Rongrong, enjoying their time together as a couple.
Prince's Mansion.
Inside the study.
Qian Renxue sat upright in the main seat, while below her, Snake Spear Douluo and Pufferfish Douluo stood respectfully.
"Young master, wouldn't cooperating with the Clear Sky Sect be giving them an advantage? If we let the Clear Sky Sect's Soul Masters smoothly hunt Spirit Rings, their strength will only grow stronger and stronger!"
Snake Spear Douluo expressed his confusion.
Qian Renxue sneered coldly, "If we don't cooperate with them, can we stop the Clear Sky Sect's Soul Masters from advancing?
Through cooperation, we can monitor their every move.
"They could even plan a surprise attack at a critical moment, thereby destroying the entire Clear Sky Sect!"
The Clear Sky Sect's momentum had already been established. With their current complete combat strength including six Titled Douluos, it was no longer possible to restrict their growth.
Qian Renxue clearly understood this power. With her current strength, she absolutely couldn't control it - it could only be destroyed.
Of course, if she eventually achieved power like her grandfather's, and if the Clear Sky Sect was willing to submit, she wouldn't mind having more fighters under her command.
But at least for now, Qian Renxue still regarded the Clear Sky Sect as an enemy and planned for its destruction.
"How about our arrangements with the army and the Royal Soul Master Legion?" Qian Renxue asked.
"Young master, rest assured, everything is proceeding as usual. Nearly half of the key positions are under our control," Snake Spear Douluo said confidently.
"Some of the generals and Soul Masters have pledged loyalty to the Prince's Mansion after noticing Xue Ye the Great's health gradually deteriorating. The rest are our people from Spirit Hall - over the past ten-plus years, they've joined the Royal Soul Master Legion and the army under various identities and have grown into key positions!"
This was exactly what Qian Renxue had been doing all along - infiltrating the entire Heaven Dou Empire.
Ultimately achieving a smooth transition of power.
Qian Renxue constantly fantasized about completing her plan to usurp the nation, then sending troops to conquer the Star Luo Empire and unify the continent.
Finally, she would cultivate to reach her grandfather's level of power, return to Spirit Hall, drive out Bibi Dong, and truly grasp control over the entire continent.
This was Qian Renxue's ambition.
And now it was being realized step by step.
"The time of Xue Ye the Great's death is getting closer. We cannot be careless," Qian Renxue said suddenly.
"My only concern now is whether the Dugu Family is pretending not to recognize the poison in Xue Ye the Great, or if they genuinely haven't detected it!"
She had never considered this possibility before.
Every time either Dugu Bo or Dugu Shuo examined Xue Ye the Great's condition, they claimed he wasn't poisoned.
But now Xue Ye the Great's condition had become severe, clearly with only a few years of life remaining.
Yet the Dugu Family remained completely calm.
This made Qian Renxue suspicious.
Dugu Bo was a Titled Douluo, and while Dugu Shuo kept a low profile, given the Dugu Family's capabilities, their research on poisons was unmatched on the continent.
Could they really not recognize the poison from Yang Wushuang of the Destruction Clan?
Pufferfish Douluo pondered for a moment before speaking: "Perhaps the Dugu Family considers this an internal royal conflict and doesn't want to get involved."
"The Heaven Dou royal family and the various forces in Heaven Dou City rely on each other, but they don't interfere with each other's development. They only unite during life-or-death situations!"
After thinking for a while, Qian Renxue still felt uneasy.
The Dugu Family wasn't just the Dugu Family anymore.
Dugu Feng's relationship with Ning Rongrong had gained Ning Fengzhi's approval.
The Dugu Family could even influence the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's stance - they must be handled carefully.
"Tomorrow I'll send an invitation, asking Dugu Feng to serve as a Guest Minister in my Prince's Mansion. Let's see how the Dugu Family responds!" Qian Renxue made her decision.
She would try to win them over first. At least for now, Dugu Feng seemed more valuable than Tang San.
Despite his young age, he had already cultivated to Soul King level and possessed the Slaughter Domain.
With such capabilities, barring unexpected circumstances, he would definitely become a top-tier expert in the future.
Worth her effort to win over!
"Young Master is wise. Dugu Feng is the leading figure among the younger generation in Heaven Dou City. If we can make him pledge loyalty to you!
Additionally, with Ning Fengzhi being your mentor, the entire Spirit Master World of the Heaven Dou Empire will support your succession!"
Snake Spear Douluo praised.
Qian Renxue revealed a composed smile.
Based on her recent interactions with Dugu Feng, she believed her sincerity could move him.
She wanted Dugu Feng to understand that she valued talent.
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