Chapter 27: Lan Tian: It's You Who Covet the 100,000-Year Soul Beast.
"He's reached ninety-ninth level spirit power."
"Another Titled Douluo."
"This old fellow will live another hundred years, or even longer..."
The spirit power level displayed made the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's members look serious.
Each of them had their own thoughts.
Originally, Lan Tian was only a Spirit Douluo in his eighties, and in the eyes of others, even with his special Spirit and strong life force, he would at most live another hundred or eighty years.
But breaking through to Titled Douluo was different.
Some people who wanted to outlive him now didn't know who would outlive whom.
Just the spread of this news would be enough to make some who coveted Blue Silver City curb their ambitions.
"Old Master Lan..."
Ning Fengzhi looked at Lan Tian, wanting to communicate with him as he had in the past.
He wanted to get Ning Rongrong back early.
However, as soon as he spoke, he saw the younger Lan Tian's crimson eyes staring directly at him.
His expression was cold and arrogant, without his usual kindness, as if his temper had grown with his rejuvenated body.
He also paused his research on the power of destiny; currently, he was unsure what effect the power of destiny he absorbed had, so he could only resolve the current situation before continuing his research.
He knew that the Three-Eyed Golden Lion in the Heaven Dou Great Forest could use this power, allowing it to become an Emperor Rui Beast, enjoying the reverence of various Spirit Beasts, and helping Spirit Beasts break through and accelerate their cultivation.
Even the Black Dragon King Di Tian showed extreme respect for the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.
"School Master Ning, what grand authority you wield."
"In Blue Silver City, you dare to lay hands on my little rascal?"
"It seems the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has been coveting my Blue Silver City for a long time."
Hearing the greeting, without waiting for the other party to speak, Lan Tian had already taken the initiative to press the question, his tone not exactly kind, and his words were extremely intimidating.
At this moment, the rest of the people had also arrived.
The distance was not much different, some were even closer, and upon arrival, they saw the young Blue Silver King confronting the people of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Some people from less powerful factions quickly stopped, standing at the entrance of the Martial Soul Arena, worried about any unexpected events and ready to flee quickly.
Of course, some also entered the Martial Soul Arena, such as those from the Star Luo Empire, Spirit Hall, and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan; they also discovered what the people of Blue Silver City wanted them to see.
Aside from the group from Shrek Academy, who were wrapped up like zongzi with only their heads roughly exposed.
Someone also saw Tang Hao's corpse, and their pupils contracted in fear.
For example, Devil Bear Douluo.
He had been thinking about the 100,000-Year Soul Beast and Tang Hao's situation all along the way.
Now it was basically confirmed: Tang Hao was dead.
As for the 100,000-Year Soul Beast, his gaze fixed on Xiao Lan, who stood not far behind Lan Tian, watching everything expressionlessly.
When she noticed his gaze, she also looked at Devil Bear Douluo.
One glance, and Devil Bear Douluo immediately lowered his head, not wanting to expose the greed in his eyes.
He certainly didn't want to expose his greed and then be crushed to death here.
While bowing his head, he didn't forget to listen to the conversation happening around him.
"Old Master Lan, it's a misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding. You can still call me Little Fengzhi as before."
"I only rushed over out of concern when I heard Rongrong was here. That girl Rongrong has had a big temper since childhood, and I was worried she might offend you, old sir."
Ning Fengzhi was also thick-skinned; although bowing his head like this in front of many factions was a bit embarrassing.
But he could endure it.
He only hoped that given their many past dealings and their relatively good relationship, the matter of them having fought would be overlooked.
His idea was good, but even the best attitude couldn't overcome someone trying to pin something on him.
Upon hearing Lan Tian's next words, Ning Fengzhi's expression also changed.
"Oh, it seems in School Master Ning's eyes, my temper is quite bad."
Lan Tian's tone was low, carrying a strong malicious intent, making an accusation first.
"Are you worried she'll offend me, or are you worried that I'll find out about your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School colluding with the Clear Sky Sect to seize my 100,000-Year Soul Beast?"
"You let your daughter join that Shrek Academy, which coincidentally has ties to the Tang Hao father and son, and then you just happened to block my little rascal."
"Is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School trying to test if I'm truly too old to move?"
These few sentences caused many people present to change their expressions dramatically.
It also made people look at the members of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
The Clear Sky Sect and they cooperated?
This was the question they cared about.
"No, we didn't."
"I don't know any Tang Hao at all."
"I'm just an ordinary student at Shrek Academy..."
Even the little devil girl Ning Rongrong, who was usually fearless, was scared to tears.
She had originally been looking forward to the matter being resolved and her father taking her away.
But now, such a huge scapegoat was about to be dumped on her.
"Misunderstanding, we don't know Tang Hao!"
The other Shrek Academy members next to her looked even worse.
Ning Rongrong was the person the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and Tang Hao collaborated with.
Then what were they?
They must have the same label.
Someone guessed that Lan Tian just wanted to find someone to vent on, to extort them.
But if such news spread, even if the people behind them didn't admit it, they would have to.
It was also possible that there was something they truly didn't know.
They had been tricked.
Many times, information asymmetry is the most crucial factor.
Since Xiao Lan had been exposed, there was nothing left to hide. As long as they didn't know why Tang Hao had acted, it was fine. As for Xiao Wu, she had already been sent away, so it was no longer their concern.
Tang Hao and Tang San had helped him so much; it was only right that they also took the blame for him.
Anyway, given the situation with Tang Hao's twin brothers, they would most likely not let them off.
"Rongrong, calm down..."
"Old Master Lan, this is truly a misunderstanding, a coincidence. I swear, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School truly has no connection whatsoever with the Clear Sky Sect, and I am unaware of Tang Hao's situation."
"Rongrong only went to Shrek Academy because it was known for only recruiting 'monster' students, so she went to join the fun. She hasn't been there for long..."
Feeling the gazes from all around, Ning Fengzhi couldn't care about anything else and helplessly began to explain and defend himself.
If they were truly linked to the Clear Sky Sect, not only would they be unable to account for it here in Blue Silver City, but Spirit Hall might also seize the opportunity to find an excuse to act against them.
The Clear Sky Sect had been forced to seal their mountain by Spirit Hall, and even their affiliated factions were affected.
If their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School truly had intentions of helping the Clear Sky Sect, Spirit Hall would certainly not miss the opportunity.
"What a lot of coincidences. Not just the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, but also the Star Luo Empire's imperial prince and duke's daughter, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's Sect Master's direct descendant, a Spirit Hall Honorary Elder, plus these people from the Clear Sky Sect, all came to our Blue Silver City to attack us."
"These misunderstandings and coincidences are indeed quite numerous..."
Watching Ning Fengzhi explain along his line of thought, Lan Tian continued to speak unceremoniously, dragging the people from other nearby factions into the mess in one breath.
Most of the factions whose names were mentioned looked bewildered, while those not mentioned felt a little relieved, as if it had nothing to do with them.