Chapter 90: Chapter 90: Turmoil
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*Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect*
Ning Fengzhi finished reading the letter sent by Xue Qinghe. A glint of light flashed in his eyes as he chuckled softly and said:
"It seems Wang Li's talent has already alarmed the Spirit Hall. Salas tried to test him, but not only did he fail, Qinghe turned the situation around, gaining Wang Li's gratitude in the process."
After Ning Fengzhi spoke, Gu Rong's interest was piqued, and he asked:
"Salas has already met Wang Li?"
Ning Fengzhi replied with a smile:
"Indeed. Wang Li and Dugu Yan entered Heaven Dou City today, and Salas couldn't wait to test him. Using spirit power to pressure Wang Li, he tried to force him into joining the Spirit Hall. However, in my view, this was more of a probe to verify if Wang Li truly is, as the reports claim, a 12-year-old Spirit Elder with a spirit power of rank 41."
As Ning Fengzhi's words fell, another titled Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Sword Douluo Chen Xin, couldn't help but interject in a somber tone:
"If it were me, I wouldn't believe it either. A genius capable of becoming a Spirit Elder at just 12 years old is unheard of. Even Old Bone and I didn't achieve such a feat in our youth."
Ning Fengzhi's voice took on a contemplative tone:
"But such a genius has indeed appeared. Uncle Bone and I witnessed it with our own eyes. His age is correct—12 years old. His spirit power is also accurate—rank 41. According to intelligence, both his third and fourth spirit rings exceeded the safe absorption limits. As a result, even with his mutated Blue Silver Grass spirit, he was able to suppress Yu Tianheng's Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon spirit."
Gu Rong leaned forward, clicking his tongue in amazement:
"That old poison really doesn't hold back. He claims that under his extreme pressure, Wang Li endured and achieved such a shocking cultivation speed. This kind of training is incredibly risky—too light, and it wouldn't have been effective; too heavy, and Wang Li's life would have been ruined."
Ning Fengzhi seemed to think of something and suddenly laughed, saying:
"Uncle Bone, Uncle Sword, I think I can guess part of the reason. If a troublesome brat with bad intentions approached Rongrong, would you be able to tolerate it?"
As his words fell, Chen Xin's sword intent surged, and Gu Rong's aura became overwhelming.
Chen Xin coldly declared:
"If someone wants to become Rongrong's partner, they'd never get past me."
Gu Rong let out a sinister laugh:
"I understand now. That Wang Li—if he hadn't survived, his death would've been a small matter. But since he endured, he earned the old poison's recognition as a potential grandson-in-law!"
Even Ning Fengzhi had to take a few steps back due to their overpowering aura. With a wry smile, he said:
"Uncle Bone, Uncle Sword, calm down. I was only speaking hypothetically. Let's return to the main topic. Qinghe mentioned in his letter that he hopes our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can join forces with the Heaven Dou imperial family to put pressure on the Spirit Hall and prevent them from targeting Wang Li again."
"I believe this is feasible. The Spirit Hall's influence has grown immensely in recent years. For our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to remain unshaken, we must not only strengthen ourselves but also seek reliable allies."
"The Heaven Dou imperial family is our natural ally. This situation also allows us to foster good relations with the Poison Douluo—an undoubtedly profitable move."
Chen Xin and Gu Rong had no objections. Chen Xin nodded and said:
"You are the sect master; the decision is yours to make."
Gu Rong, however, spoke proudly:
"Though we may be old, we are far from dead. The Spirit Hall may be powerful enough to force the Clear Sky Sect into seclusion, but if they dare to target the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, we won't stand idly by!"
With Chen Xin and Gu Rong's support, Ning Fengzhi felt reassured. With them by his side, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would undoubtedly remain unshaken.
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*One Day Later, Spirit City – Pope's Palace*
Within the solemn and dignified palace—not overly extravagant but exuding authority—a stunning figure stood by the window. She wore an ornate ceremonial gown, a laurel crown on her head, and held a scepter in her hand. Gazing out of the window, her expression was unreadable.
Behind her stood two figures, respectfully silent: one was a man whose appearance was even more enchanting than a woman's, and the other was a shadowy figure shrouded in black mist.
These two were none other than Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo Gui Mei. For them to exhibit such deference, the woman by the window could only be the current Pope of the Spirit Hall—Bibi Dong.
At this moment, Chrysanthemum Douluo spoke:
"Your Holiness, here's the situation. The Heaven Dou imperial family has joined forces with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to formally accuse Salas, the Platinum Bishop of the Heaven Dou City Spirit Temple. They claim he disregarded his status as a Soul Douluo and attempted to forcibly take a student from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy."
"That student is no ordinary student. According to the gathered intelligence, his name is Wang Li. With an innate spirit power of level three, his mutated Blue Silver Grass has allowed him to absorb a fourth spirit ring recently, becoming a Spirit Elder at just 12 years old."
"Compared to Nana, Xie Yue, and Yan, he reached this stage even faster. In my opinion, Your Holiness, the accusations from the Heaven Dou imperial family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect need not concern us."
"Instead, it's this Wang Li—he's a 12-year-old Soul Elder. I'm familiar with that old poison, Dugu Bo. I know he doesn't have the ability to cultivate such an outstanding successor. Should I personally go and investigate this matter?"
Bibi Dong, who had been staring blankly out the window, seemed to come to her senses. A cold glint flashed in her eyes as she thought to herself:
"You place so much importance on this Wang Li, just because he outshines my Golden Generation. You've even sent Salas to play the villain and try to recruit him to your side."
"Since that's the case, as his mother, I'll give you a chance to compete with me, Qian Renxue..."
A moment later, a cold and domineering voice slowly echoed through the room:
"Enough. There's no need to make a big deal out of this. Our Spirit Hall has a legacy spanning ten thousand years. A 12-year-old Soul Elder isn't something that should shake us to the core."
"Chrysanthemum Elder, inform Nana, Xie Yue, and Yan. Briefly explain Wang Li's situation to them. This is the opponent they must defeat in two years."
"They've been slacking off in their training. Pay more attention to them and help them break through to the Soul King rank as soon as possible. Otherwise, they'll embarrass themselves in the future."
With this, Chrysanthemum Douluo had no choice but to obey:
"Understood. I will intensify Nana, Xie Yue, and Yan's training. In two years at the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Tournament, they will definitely shock the audience with their Soul King-level power!"
Bibi Dong nodded and then continued:
"Ghost Elder, you'll be the one to go to Heaven Dou City. Give Salas a few stern words. Tell him not to meddle in matters that don't concern him. As the Platinum Bishop of the Spirit Hall, he should know who to listen to and who not to."
From within the black mist, a hoarse but respectful voice responded:
"Understood. I will depart immediately."
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The incident ultimately ended with Ghost Douluo giving Salas a few words of reprimand. However, the Heaven Dou imperial family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect were both very satisfied with the outcome.
In the past couple of days, the main character has been building connections with Xue Qinghe, not Qian Renxue. However, from Bibi Dong's perspective, the protagonist has already been lured to Qian Renxue's side. This arrangement seems reasonable, given the information disparity, while trying not to reduce the protagonist's intelligence...
(End of Chapter)