Outside the Death Star Dou Great Forest of the Eastern Mirror,the two forces stood not far apart, forming a standoff.
On one side were Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo Gui Mei from the Spirit Hall, and on the other side were Ning Fengzhi, the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and Sword Douluo Chen Xin.
The pure agility-type Soul Emperor had already reported everything that had happened to Ning Fengzhi in detail.
The situation had indeed evolved beyond Ning Fengzhi's expectations.
Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan casually filed his nails,
his posture alluring and his voice high-pitched, appearing quite composed: "Sect Master Ning, as I said, the one who killed your sect's disciple was Tang Hao, and has nothing to do with the Spirit Hall. If you don't believe me, you can ask that Soul Emperor if there was a man in black wearing a cloak at the scene. That man was Tang Hao!"
Ning Fengzhi frowned slightly.
He had naturally heard his subordinates' reports and knew that the two Title Douluos of the Spirit Hall wouldn't so openly oppose the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
The one who killed them was most likely the man in black.
But Yue Guan claimed that the man was Tang Hao?
Ning Fengzhi had his doubts.
After all, the three upper sects should be united. Why would the Clear Sky Douluo, who had been missing for many years, suddenly reappear and attack the disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School? What was the reason behind this?
Of course, Ning Fengzhi wasn't particularly concerned about the deaths of only four scout disciples.
He thought to himself: 'Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School supports the Heaven Dou Empire. Could it be that the Clear Sky Sect, which has always remained hidden, has decided to fully support the Star Luo Empire, and is using this as a way to give us a warning?'
But then he thought: 'But Tang Hao has a blood feud with the Spirit Hall. Yue Guan might be deliberately framing him, intending to provoke conflict among the three upper sects so that the Spirit Hall can sit back and watch the tigers fight.' He conveyed his thoughts to Chen Xin through telepathy and asked, "
Uncle Jian, when we were in Soto City, did you notice anyone following Dongfang Jing?"
Chen Xin shook his head and replied, "Since the other party was able to deceive my senses, they must be at the Title Douluo level. But whether it is Tang Hao or not is still uncertain. Feng Zhi, what are your plans?"
Ning Feng Zhi transmitted his voice, "Let's sound them out again first. If that young man is really being hunted down by a Title Douluo with all his might, even if he is exceptionally talented, I'm afraid..."
After the transmission ended, a gentle smile appeared on Ning Feng Zhi's face.
He turned to Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo and asked, "You two, have you seen a young man with silver hair and purple eyes?"
Ghost Douluo's voice was hoarse, and he did not hide anything, coldly replying, "I saw him, but he is probably dead and his body is torn to pieces now."
He raised his chin in the direction of the Star Dou Great Forest, "To die at the hands of the famous Haotian Douluo, this kid's death can be considered worthy."
Hearing this, Ning Feng Zhi and Chen Xin's expressions both darkened.
Seeing this, Yue Guan decisively spoke up: "We two waited here specifically to avoid any misunderstandings between the Spirit Hall and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, lest it damage our harmony. Now that things have been cleared up, Sect Master Ning, we'll take our leave now, until we meet again."
Before he finished speaking, Yue Guan and Gui Mei vanished in a flash.
Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo was unlucky this time; Ning Fengzhi wasn't accompanied by the level 95 Gu Rong, but rather the level 96 Sword Douluo Chen Xin.
With Ning Fengzhi's assistance, the two couldn't gain any advantage.
If they didn't leave now, were they supposed to wait for the other side to change their minds?
Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin made no attempt to stop them from leaving.
Why would they pester them, twist the truth, and demand an explanation? Ning Fengzhi wasn't that foolish.
Not only would they gain nothing, but they might also make the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's situation even more dangerous by excessively provoking the Spirit Hall.
The most important thing right now was to confirm Dongfang Jing's fate.
Should they completely break ties with the Spirit Hall over four reconnaissance disciples? Not worth it.
Upon entering the Star Dou Great Forest, Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin saw large areas of broken trees and soil, bearing obvious signs of battle.
"Could it really be Tang Hao?" Ning Fengzhi murmured to himself, staring at the marks that stretched deep into the forest.
"That young man has probably already penetrated deep into the mixed zone, or even the core area! Fengzhi," Chen Xin said with regret.
Ning Fengzhi naturally understood what this meant.
The two followed the trail and arrived at a fast-flowing river.
"The bloodstains disappear here," Ning Fengzhi sighed. "Given the river's current and the boy's severe injuries, if he couldn't use his soul power to resist, he would surely... Alas, it's truly a case of heaven being jealous of talent."
He continued, "This time it was our negligence. But I still can't understand why a titled Douluo would relentlessly pursue a boy. Was it because he coveted the secret of his rapid cultivation? But what kind of status does a titled Douluo have? He's not young either, why would he go to such lengths? Is he really so shameless? Or is it... for his offspring?" Ning Fengzhi speculated.
Suddenly, he realized something.
He abruptly summoned the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul, granting Chen Xin a speed and soul power boost.
"Uncle Jian, we must return as soon as possible. That boy is beyond saving, but there's still..."
Chen Xin's pupils contracted, nine soul rings rose beneath his feet, and the Seven Kill Sword Martial Soul manifested.
He also realized that in this world, killing meant eliminating the root of the problem.
The boy was dead, and the Title Douluo was nowhere to be found.
But the girl remained in Soto City!
"Fengzhi! Hurry!" Chen Xin stepped onto the Seven Kill Sword, his tone urgent.
After Ning Fengzhi also boarded the sword, the two flew directly towards Soto City!
Their speed was so fast that it even created a sonic boom!
Ning Fengzhi's long hair was disheveled by the gale, and his face twitched.
He wanted to ask Chen Xin to slow down, but seeing the other's solemn expression, he ultimately remained silent.
After returning to Soto City, the two broke into the Seven Treasures Inn through a window.
Seeing that the two little girls were safe and sound, they finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Dongfang Yao and Ning Rongrong, who had been whispering in bed all night,
were startled by the sudden sound of the window breaking, their hearts pounding, and they hugged each other tightly.
"Daddy! Grandpa Sword! Are you trying to scare Rongrong to death?!" Ning Rongrong patted her chest, trying to calm her frightened emotions.
Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin looked embarrassed.
But when their gazes fell upon Dongfang Yao, even those who had long held high positions couldn't help but feel that telling the truth to such a young child was far too cruel.
"Rongrong, go to the next room first," Ning Fengzhi said.
"No, Yao'er is still telling me stories! I—"
"Ning Rongrong! Be good!" Ning Fengzhi's tone changed sternly, a departure from his usual gentleness.
Ning Rongrong trembled, frozen in place.
A disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School appeared in response, picked up Ning Rongrong, and pushed open the door to the next room.
Dongfang Yao, being exceptionally clever, immediately sensed something was amiss.
But she remembered her brother's instructions to feign ignorance in front of outsiders.
So she blinked her large eyes, pretending to be frightened by Ning Fengzhi's earlier stern tone.
Seeing this, Ning Fengzhi's expression immediately softened, and he said gently, "Little girl, there's something I need to tell you."
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