Qian Renxue Ascends the Throne, Grand Duke Xue Song's Scheme

It was precisely thanks to this "hidden strength," along with a Rank 93 Titled Douluo's keen perception of Soul Power fluctuations, that Ning Fengzhi had been able to catch that faint trace of aura Guang Ling Douluo had accidentally leaked while concealing himself in the Royal Garden.

This was Ning Fengzhi. An ordinary Soul Master likely would not have noticed it at all.

"Ugh! What a hassle. I won't think about these bothersome matters anymore. I should hurry back to the sect and give Rongrong a few more little brothers. That's the proper business."

Ning Fengzhi shook his head, temporarily casting aside the doubts in his mind. He then quickened his pace, boarded the horse carriage waiting outside the palace gates, and headed toward the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Thus, undercurrents began to stir silently through the Heaven Dou Empire in corners unknown to all. Various factions advanced according to their own plans, merely awaiting the chance to erupt.

Three days later, in the garden of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Master's residence, Ning Fengzhi was carrying an exquisite bronze watering can and watering the precious flowers in the garden.

The early morning sunlight fell across him, making the glazed tile patterns on his robes gleam brilliantly. The scene appeared utterly tranquil and leisurely.

But that peace was soon shattered by a burst of hurried footsteps.

A middle-aged man dressed in the robes of a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect steward hurried over, his face full of anxiety.

The man quickly bowed before Ning Fengzhi and said in a trembling voice, "Sect Master, urgent news has arrived from the palace—Xue Ye has passed away."

"Splash~~~"

The watering can slipped from Ning Fengzhi's hand at once. The clear water inside spilled all over the ground, soaking the hem of