Shadows Beneath the Light

"Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can stand under the Star Crown Sect, but we must maintain our independence."

Furthermore, before the Star Crown Sect is fully exposed, we remain just ordinary allies. After that, these Soul Tool must be sold to us.

"Of course, but we can only manufacture Soul Tool up to level seven. We only have blueprints for Eighth-Grade Soul Tool, and we cannot manufacture them yet."

"Okay, then level seven."

Ning Fengzhi also knew that at this stage, it was impossible for him to obtain the blueprints for these Soul Tool from the Star Crown Sect.

If this thing is exposed, the Star Crown Sect will definitely be targeted by the Spirit Hall and even the Two Great Empires. They'll be lucky if they even give us the finished product.

Or rather, he would be overjoyed to obtain Level 7 Soul Tool, since the ultimate goal for Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda Soul Master is to become Soul Saint.

Satisfied, he left with the three level-seven Soul Tool Cannon and three sets of level-seven Defensive Soul Tool given to him by the First Elder. Their Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda Soul Master had finally stood up.

The Sect Master was also very satisfied and happily led Ning Fengzhi away from the secret base. He wasn't worried that Ning Fengzhi would expose the matter.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has already offended the Spirit Hall. If they were to reveal the news of the Star Crown Sect, there would be nowhere left for them on the entire Douluo Continent.

Meanwhile, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, who had returned to the Spirit Hall, were huddled in Chrysanthemum Douluo's flower garden, discussing countermeasures.

The two had agreed to a good deal, but after returning, they immediately poisoned Ghost Leopard Douluo, dealt with him, and rushed to the Star Crown Sect.

Who would have thought that as soon as they stepped into the Spirit Hall, they heard the news that Ghost Leopard Douluo had broken through to Level 95 Super Douluo.

Taking this step would make a world of difference, so the two had no choice but to return and assess the situation, waiting for an opportunity.

But at this moment, Bibi Dong personally came to their door and told Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo that she needed their assistance in hunting Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.

Not to mention that they are now planning to betray the Spirit Hall, even before this, after experiencing that Beast Tide, they didn't dare to hunt Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast again.

"Old ghost, do you think our Pope has gone mad? The Beast Tide has only been over for a few months, how dare she do this?"

"I don't know, but I don't want to go."

"Then shall we first seek refuge with the Elder Hall, and then find an opportunity to deal with Ghost Leopard Martial Soul?"

"Okay, I'll put up with it for now."

Chrysanthemum Douluo picked all the highly poisonous flowers and herbs from his garden, concocted them into a colorless and odorless poison, and then took Ghost Douluo to the Elder Hall.

The worshippers didn't particularly like the two of them, but they wouldn't mind their defection. Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo was quite powerful, and it would be a good opportunity to annoy Bibi Dong, that woman.

As Ghost Douluo stepped into the Elder Hall, he felt the eerie ghostly aura on his body dissipating and the discomfort emanating from his Martial Soul. He had never wanted to leave the Spirit Hall as much as he did now.

"Second Worship, His Holiness the Pope has asked us to go with him to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast."

The Beast Tide from a while ago is still fresh in our minds. We dare not abandon the people of the Douluo Continent for our own selfish reasons. We beg the protectors to offer their protection."

"Alright, you two cowards. So what if you're too scared to enter the Star Dou Great Forest? You two stay here, I'll go talk to Bibi Dong."

Golden Crocodile had no suspicions; it was common for Titled Douluo in the Spirit Hall to waver between the Pope Hall and the Elder Hall.

The Beast Tide had just passed, so it was normal for Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo to be afraid of death and not dare to go to the Star Dou Great Forest. Not to mention them, even Golden Crocodile Douluo himself was still a little apprehensive.

Recalling Xiong Jun's Dark Gold Terror Claw that could tear the sky apart, Golden Crocodile could still feel a faint pain in his chest. If the battle hadn't ended in time, he might not have made it back.

Having received a satisfactory answer, Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo respectfully withdrew from the Elder Hall. Bibi Dong's problem had been resolved; they only needed to find another opportunity to deal with Ghost Leopard Douluo.

The thought of obtaining the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum filled Yue Guan with excitement, and he couldn't wait to take action.

It's all Black Panther Douluo's fault. Why did he have to break through to the next level? If he were still at level 94, he and Old Ghost wouldn't have had to be so careful.

When the news reached the Pope Hall, Bibi Dong was furious as she watched Golden Crocodile Douluo leave with just a few words.

She looked towards Chrysanthemum Douluo's residence, her face so gloomy it seemed like it was about to drip water, her killing intent raging within her, and a voice seemed to be constantly speaking in her mind.

"Kill them all, kill them all! Slaughter all those who betrayed you and defied you!"

Forcibly suppressing the murderous intent in her heart, Bibi Dong walked back to her palace with a dark face.

She stood in front of the bedroom wall and turned the candlestick on the table next to her. Suddenly, the floor of the room moved, revealing a downward staircase, from which faint, feeble wails seemed to emanate.

This was a "Secret Chamber" that Bibi Dong had specially built to vent her frustrations. She walked down the stairs, with green candlelight on both sides, making the dim environment even more sinister and terrifying.

At the end of the stairs was a somewhat rusty iron door, with dark red bloodstains seeping out from the cracks.

Bibi Dong's eyes turned bloodshot. She couldn't wait to push open the door and go inside. A moment later, a chilling wail came from inside.

"Bibi Dong, you vicious woman, I will haunt you even as a ghost."

"Oh dear, Walker, don't worry, even after you become a ghost, you will still be at my command."

"No, no, you will go to hell."

"I'm already in hell, and this is all your doing."

Walker, blame Qian Xunji. After all, you're his most loyal subordinate.

Don't worry, I won't kill you. Life is long.

As Bibi Dong extended a poisoned needle from her fingertip and slowly pierced Walker's brain, pain began to spread throughout his body.

Walker's body began to convulse, he foamed at the mouth, and completely lost consciousness. He was then awakened by a bucket of cold water, only to be hit with another poisoned needle, and this cycle repeated itself.

Desperate wails and gleeful laughter filled the Secret Chamber, as if history were repeating itself.

Qian Daoliu frowned as he stood beneath the Angel Statue, raising his arm and then lowering it again.

In the end, he closed his eyes, blinding himself to his senses, and chose not to make a move.

All of this is Xun'er's fault. Since he didn't take action back then, he certainly won't now.

Wherever the idol's radiance shines, there is light; beneath that light lies endless darkness.

Deception, lies, tyranny, cruelty—countless negative emotions spread within the Spirit Hall.

Just like the Six-Winged Angel who symbolizes justice and judgment, her seemingly righteous sword still hides a dark sword, like the fangs of a venomous snake.