Chapter 257: Yu Yuanzhen and Tang Hao's Scheme
While Luo Ling reunited with Xiao Wu, Yu Yuanzhen and Tang Hao led their group to rest in a secluded part of the forest.
Only when they confirmed Luo Ling and the two hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts were not pursuing them did they finally breathe easier.
The surviving elites of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan looked pale and shaken. Yu Yuanzhen's face was dark and stormy, heavy enough to drip water.
Among the group, Yu Xiaogang and Yu Tianheng were just as ashen.
When Luo Ling began his massacre, Yu Xiaogang had immediately fled, quickly followed by Yu Tianheng and the others. They were no match for the powers at play—at best, they were Soul Kings. In a battle between Titled Douluo, even the shockwaves could kill them instantly.
"I didn't expect Brother Ling to become so powerful in just a few years," Ma Hongjun said after finally recovering from the shadow of death. Once again, Luo Ling's strength had far surpassed their imagination.
Yu Tianheng's expression was still pale. After learning the Blood Demon Ritual, he had believed the gap between him and Luo Ling had narrowed. Now it was clear that not only had it not closed, but it had widened so drastically that Luo Ling was now an unreachable figure.
The most devastated among them was Tang San. Having accepted the Asura God's divine inheritance, he had been filled with self-confidence—but reality had struck him hard in the face.
The gulf between him and Luo Ling was like an endless abyss.
Clenching his teeth, his face cold, Tang San roared inwardly in hatred, "Luo Ling! When I complete the Asura God's divine trial, I will trample you beneath my feet!"
His body trembled; the divine inheritance was now his only hope.
After some time spent resting, Tang Hao turned to Yu Yuanzhen and said seriously, "Yu Yuanzhen, shouldn't we reconsider our earlier intentions? Join forces with me and kill Luo Ling!"
Yu Yuanzhen flinched at the suggestion. Images of his fallen clansmen flashed through his mind, and for a brief moment, he wanted to agree immediately.
But reason quickly returned. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had only one Titled Douluo—himself. Even with Tang Hao, that made two.
Luo Ling belonged to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, which had the renowned Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo—both formidable.
To kill Luo Ling, they would first need a plan to handle those two.
At best, he and Tang Hao could hold them off, not defeat them—and certainly not strike at Luo Ling directly.
Perhaps if they involved Emperor Xue Ye?
Yu Yuanzhen shook his head. The Emperor might not even agree to help. And even if he did, defeating Luo Ling was uncertain.
If Yu Yuanzhen himself had struggled helplessly against him, what chance did a newly promoted Titled Douluo like Emperor Xue Ye have?
The Swan Spirit was anything but aggressive.
In a direct fight, the Emperor would likely be humiliated.
"Tang Hao, you saw what Luo Ling is capable of. Do you really think the two of us alone could face Sword and Bone Douluo and still kill him?" Yu Yuanzhen said coldly.
"Even if we waited until he was alone, could you break through his strange vanishing technique?" Yu Yuanzhen added.
Tang Hao paused, then let out a bitter laugh.
Yu Yuanzhen was right. Even together, they could not touch Luo Ling.
"You're right," Tang Hao admitted, sighing heavily, looking suddenly older and defeated.
The youngest Titled Douluo in history—and yet thoroughly toyed with by a Spirit Saint.
Seeing Tang Hao's gloom, Yu Yuanzhen's eyes gleamed with calculation. He coughed lightly and said, "Don't lose heart, Clear Sky Douluo. We still have a way to handle Luo Ling."
Tang Hao looked at him curiously. "What do you mean?"
Yu Yuanzhen's tone turned solemn. "Think about it. Luo Ling belongs to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and is very close with Ning Fengzhi's daughter. He's deeply important to them."
"If we attack the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect—if we hold their sect and Ning Fengzhi's daughter hostage—do you really think Luo Ling wouldn't come running?"
Tang Hao's eyes gleamed at the idea. It was indeed a workable plan.
But soon that spark of excitement faded.
"Yu Yuanzhen, your plan does make sense," Tang Hao said helplessly, "but don't forget, we don't have the power to threaten the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Capturing Ning Fengzhi's daughter is no easy task."
Yu Yuanzhen shook his head confidently. "No, Clear Sky Douluo, you're mistaken."
"With just the two of us, yes, it's impossible—but don't forget, you still have the Clear Sky Sect. And there's also Emperor Xue Ye."
"As long as your sect agrees to act, the three of us together can strike the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect unexpectedly. Then we won't have to fear Spirit Hall's interference."
"With our three forces united, we could wipe out the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and seize their accumulated riches for ourselves!"
Yu Yuanzhen's eyes sparkled with excitement as he spoke, his voice rising.
Tang Hao was momentarily stunned—he hadn't expected Yu Yuanzhen to suggest something so bold. But after a moment, his shock gave way to excitement of his own.
Yu Yuanzhen was right. If the three factions joined hands and struck swiftly, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect—with only two Titled Douluo—would stand no chance.
Luo Ling would never watch idly while his sect fell. That would be their chance to kill him.
And more importantly, they would gain the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's fabled fortune.
Wealth rivaling nations.
"Well then, Clear Sky Douluo," Yu Yuanzhen smiled faintly. "What do you think of my plan?"
Tang Hao hesitated deliberately, then nodded solemnly. "Your plan sounds feasible, Yu Clan Leader. But since this involves the reemergence of the Clear Sky Sect, I must first report to my sect's elders."
His tone turned grave.
Under Spirit Hall's oppressive dominance, the Clear Sky Sect had long been forced into seclusion. If they unleashed such an assault, the Hall would never stand idly by and would certainly retaliate.
Although Tang Hao wanted to agree immediately, this wasn't a decision he could make alone.
Yu Yuanzhen understood and smiled. "Then let me accompany you to the Clear Sky Sect to discuss this in person."
"That's for the best," Tang Hao replied with a nod.
The two exchanged knowing smiles. Tang Hao had already decided to exaggerate Luo Ling's actions when reporting to the elders, to make cooperation seem more necessary.
But in truth, even without embellishment, he was sure the elders would approve.
With the Blood Demon Ritual, they finally had the means to challenge Spirit Hall directly—all they needed now was time and money.
And the wealth of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would provide exactly that.
(END CHAPTER)
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