Full-Scale Assault!

"Everyone says that Sect Master Ning of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is the foremost gentleman in the world."

"But in Qin's view, if you added the word 'false' before 'gentleman,' it might actually suit Sect Master Ning's conduct."

Qin Shiyuan's face was full of mockery, and he made no attempt to hide the ridicule in his voice.

(This isn't just padding. It'll be useful—keep reading and you'll see.)

"Perhaps none of you know this, but not long ago, Sword Douluo merely wished to discuss the way of the sword with me, only for your sect master to poison his wine."

"Hehe, before that, Sword Douluo had even intended to ask me to plead for your sect."

"But what did Sect Master Ning do? Hehe, he killed a meritorious elder who had devoted most of his life to the sect without a second thought."

"If Sword Douluo hadn't noticed something was wrong, he would likely be dead before the doors of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Sect Master Hall by now."

"Isn't that right, Sect Master Ning?"

Every word Qin Shiyuan spoke instantly stirred the thousands of Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciples in the square into an uproar.

For a time, countless strange gazes swept back and forth over Ning Fengzhi, all of them filled with hidden suspicion.

This change instantly threw Ning Fengzhi into a panic.

The several thousand disciples below were already his last lifeline.

If Qin Shiyuan continued to sow unrest among them, then his own death would not be far off.

"Everyone, do not believe this villain's slander! This villain is merely trying to drive a wedge within our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"

"I have always conducted myself openly and honorably. Among Soul Masters, my reputation has long been praised by my peers, and every word spoken of me has been in commendation of my character."

"Do not trust the words of one man. I would never commit such an immoral act as slaughtering those who have served me well!"

"If any of this is false, I, Ning Fengzhi, am willing to suffer the punishment of Heaven's Dao and never make another step forward in cultivation for the rest of my life!"

"HAHAHAHA! Never make another step forward in cultivation? Ning Fengzhi, do you take everyone here for fools?"

As though he had heard an enormous joke, Qin Shiyuan immediately clutched his stomach and burst into uncontrollable laughter.

"Your Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda can only be cultivated up to Soul Saint at most. What a vow, tsk tsk, truly impressive! Hahahaha!"

Though Qin Shiyuan said this, Ning Fengzhi's impassioned speech had clearly still worked to some extent.

Although quite a few people still had strange looks in their eyes, at least no one dared discuss it openly anymore.

Seeing this, Ning Fengzhi looked at Qin Shiyuan, a concealed flash of smugness passing through his eyes.

Then Soul Power surged to his lips as he shouted sternly at the disciples in the square.

"All disciples, heed my command! Form the Thousand-Man Combined Attack Formation and bring that villain in the sky down!"

"Hehe, is that really something to be proud of?"

Qin Shiyuan shook his head disdainfully. Looking at the formation rapidly gathering once more, he spoke calmly.

"Don't be in such a hurry, Sect Master Ning. Your disciples' opponent isn't me."

"Still, we've talked for so long. By my reckoning, they should... be here already!"

The moment his words fell, countless black shadows suddenly emerged from all four directions of the square.

The shadows moved with extreme speed. In only moments, they had completely encircled the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect at the center.

"This is! Your people!"

"You talked with me for so long just to give the disciples of your Star-Plucking Tower time to attack my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"

Only now did Ning Fengzhi finally understand Qin Shiyuan's intentions.

His eyes widened, and regret flooded his heart as he wondered why he had not launched an attack sooner.

"You understand now? Unfortunately, it's far too late."

"I'll use your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect as a trial for my disciples."

Qin Shiyuan shook his head. With his objective achieved, he stopped wasting words and waved his hand.

A single word, amplified by Soul Power, instantly resounded throughout the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"Kill!"

At Qin Shiyuan's command, countless dazzling Spirit Rings instantly rose high into the air amid the dusky mountains.

The light from several thousand Spirit Rings illuminated everyone's terror so completely that it had nowhere left to hide.

At this moment, if anyone still had the leisure to observe carefully,

they would discover that although fewer than a thousand people had come from Star-Plucking Tower this time,

every single one of them possessed at least the cultivation of a three-ring Soul Elder.

Such strength was absolutely sufficient to sweep through the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, which was primarily composed of auxiliary-system Soul Masters!

"Damn it!"

Though Ning Fengzhi had no mind to closely inspect the cultivation of Star-Plucking Tower's disciples at this moment,

he knew that most of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's disciples were auxiliary-system Soul Masters.

These four thousand people looked intimidating, but once assault-system Soul Masters got close, they would be like tigers among sheep, unable to offer the slightest resistance.

"No, if this continues, I will certainly die here today!"

Ning Fengzhi looked anxious. Suddenly, his body stiffened. Half a breath later, a crazed gleam appeared in his eyes.

"All Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciples, heed my command! Do not panic! I have just observed that the attacking villains number fewer than one thousand!"

"Our sect has more than four thousand people. If we work together, we will surely crush Star-Plucking Tower!"

"I swear to live and die with the sect! Disciples, face the enemy!!!"

"If I discover anyone daring to desert, they will be executed on the spot!"

This sudden turn of events had caused many Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciples to entertain thoughts of retreat.

Yet Ning Fengzhi's mixture of threats and persuasion instantly made countless people too afraid to flee, even if they wanted to.

Left with no choice, they could only grit their teeth and charge headlong at the incoming figures.

Seeing this, a strange glint suddenly flashed through Ning Fengzhi's eyes.

He first summoned his martial soul and put on a show of granting several attribute enhancements to Gu Rong, who was being beaten back by Chen Xin.

Then, as if recovering his Soul Power, Ning Fengzhi slowly sat cross-legged in the most conspicuous spot before the doors of the Sect Master Hall.

The next moment, his body suddenly went rigid, and his aura vanished completely.

At this critical moment of life and death, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciples had no time to watch their own sect master.

They only occasionally glanced over from the corners of their eyes. So long as they knew their sect master was still there, they would never retreat.

However, Qin Shiyuan in the air saw all of this.

He casually glanced at Ning Fengzhi before the Sect Master Hall. In less than half a breath, an amused smile appeared on his lips.

"Ning Fengzhi, Ning Fengzhi, you truly are such a good man!"

"Even before dying... you're still going to do me a huge favor..."

As his words fell, Qin Shiyuan's figure flashed and instantly vanished from the sky.