The Concerns of All Parties

"Di Tian, are you questioning me?"

The Silver Dragon King's voice was like a call from the underworld, sending chills down one's spine.

Di Tian shuddered and hurriedly replied, "I wouldn't dare. I merely have some doubts."

"Di Tian, you needn't concern yourself with this matter," the Silver Dragon King said. "I still have use for Qian Daoliu. When the time comes, I'll take a trip to the human world."

"If we do not change, then one day, spirit beasts will be completely wiped out."

"This... I understand." Since the Silver Dragon King had already made her decision, he could only obey. After all, she was the sovereign of all spirit beasts!

While Di Tian and the Silver Dragon King were speaking, Qian Daoliu, known as Invincible in the Sky, left the Star Dou Great Forest and returned to a human town.

"How terrifying." A trace of fear appeared on Qian Daoliu's face as he wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.

Di Tian had reminded him of his battle with Tang Chen. Perhaps Di Tian was even stronger than Tang Chen, but if he could not win, Qian Daoliu still had ways to escape.

But that phantom that had appeared afterward—it was simply not...

No, rather, the Star Dou Great Forest...

Had a god!

What Qian Daoliu found hardest to accept were the words spoken by that mosaic-like phantom whose gender could not be distinguished.

"The Angel God has long since fallen. How much longer can believers like you persist?"

"The God Realm will not spare you, just as it will not spare us spirit beasts."

The information revealed by those two sentences was simply too shocking, especially the fall of the Angel God.

Qian Daoliu knew very well that he had been allowed to leave.

If that phantom had attacked, let alone fleeing, he would not have been able to withstand even a single exchange.

Qian Daoliu's thoughts were in complete chaos, especially because the other party had mentioned the Angel God's fall.

Before he knew it, he had returned to the Spirit Hall branch in the town.

"Grandfather, did you just go to the Star Dou Great Forest?" When she saw Qian Daoliu return, Qian Renxue hurriedly ran out.

This town was originally located near the Star Dou Great Forest. The familiar aura of the Six-Winged Angel, along with another aura of pure darkness, had made Qian Renxue deeply worried about Qian Daoliu's safety.

"Yes. I originally intended to find the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, but the disturbance became too great and drew out the true ruler of the Star Dou Great Forest."

"This is also the first time I've learned that the Star Dou Great Forest possesses such a terrifying existence." As he spoke, Qian Daoliu sighed.

There was actually a god on Douluo Continent. He had once thought that he, Tang Chen, and Bo Saixi were already unrivaled in the world.

Who would have thought? Who would have thought!

Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Ning Fengzhi had specially held a welcoming ceremony for Lou Gao and the others.

As a Support Spirit Master, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was a frequent destination for Lou Gao.

Ning Fengzhi and Lou Gao could also be considered acquaintances.

With Lou Gao joining the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, their development of Soul Tools would surely advance rapidly.

After arranging accommodations for Lou Gao and his group, Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and the others returned to the conference hall together.

Ning Fengzhi had tacitly regarded Dugu Yan as Ning Rongrong's future protector, so she was also allowed to remain and listen in.

Ning Rongrong began recounting everything that had happened during this period.

Ning Fengzhi and the other two merely listened quietly without asking too many questions.

It took roughly half an hour before she finished giving them a general account of everything.

She even told Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo about the things she had previously told Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, such as the God Trials.

"So that's how it is." Sword Douluo sighed. "Before the truly powerful forces, is our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect really not worth mentioning?"

"There are actually so many Level 99 Titled Douluo."

"Yes." Bone Douluo also sighed.

"If Ning Rongrong hadn't said it, I truly wouldn't have known that Spirit Hall, the Star Dou Great Forest, and Sea God Island had so many powerful experts."

"Rongrong, what are your thoughts?" Ning Fengzhi did not make any conclusion. He studied Ning Rongrong before him. "Your thoughts concerning the future."

"To make the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect stronger—at the very least... strong enough to contend with a Level 99 Titled Douluo."

"Only then will we have room to choose."

"Although Spirit Hall has two God Trial Inheritors, Spirit Hall and the Worship Hall are not on good terms."

"We can cooperate with Spirit Hall in certain areas of shared interest. As for choosing a side or going it alone, we can decide that later."

"I have met Qian Daoliu's granddaughter, Qian Renxue. She may want to subdue the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

"We can use this opportunity. After all, with Spirit Hall's strength, we currently... have no means of resisting them."

"There's one more thing. I don't know whether I should say it." Ning Rongrong fell silent after saying that.

Seeing the conflicted expression on Ning Rongrong's face, Ning Fengzhi and the others exchanged glances.

After a moment, Sword Douluo spoke. "Rongrong, go ahead. We've learned so much today that there's hardly anything left that could shock us."

Ning Rongrong sighed. "Sword Grandfather, it's said that your father, Chen Jianjun, died at Qian Daoliu's hands after failing to challenge him. I..."

"Rongrong!" Ning Fengzhi stopped her. "Don't discuss that topic!"

"Fengzhi, let Rongrong continue." Sword Douluo waved a hand, signaling Ning Rongrong to go on.

Ning Rongrong took a deep breath. "I need to confirm your stance so I can prepare for the future."

"Rongrong, do you want the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to side with Spirit Hall?" Bone Douluo frowned.

"No." Ning Rongrong shook her head. "Aside from the fact that my divine trial is rather special, gods usually appear in pairs. Spirit Hall has two inheritors of divine legacies, so their opponents will certainly have two as well."

"In other words, a war between gods is bound to happen within the next few decades."

"Setting aside the smaller factions, a sect like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will find it difficult to stay out of it. That's why I want to determine the sect's future direction."

"If Sword Grandfather feels that Spirit Hall is unsuitable, then there's no need for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to become too deeply entangled with Spirit Hall. When the time comes, we can withdraw in time. But if..."

Ning Rongrong did not finish her sentence, but everyone present aside from Dugu Yan was an old hand and basically understood what she meant.

After a long while, Sword Douluo sighed. "Rongrong, you needn't concern yourself with my affairs. In truth, I don't harbor much hatred over my father's death."

"I only hope that, in my lifetime, I can defeat Qian Daoliu in my father's place. As for whether I take his life, I don't care."

After all, it was his father who had challenged Qian Daoliu and died after losing, not Qian Daoliu who had gone to kill him.

More importantly, Chen Jianjun had broken through to Level 98 during his battle with Qian Daoliu and wanted to see the true gap between himself and Qian Daoliu.

Then he had been severely wounded by a single blow.

If Qian Daoliu had truly not wanted his father to return, Chen Jianjun would never even have gotten to see him.

"I see..." Ning Rongrong breathed a sigh of relief. "Actually, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect doesn't have to choose a side so quickly. We can wait until later."

"But there are some things I hope to know in advance, so we'll know what to do afterward."

"Because..." Ning Rongrong sighed. "Father, there's something I may not have mentioned to you. Your disciple Xue Qinghe, the Crown Prince."

"She is very likely Qian Renxue."