Sword Douluo Chen Xin was also quite surprised to see Golden Crocodile Douluo before him.
"Golden Crocodile Douluo, why are you here?"
"Hmph, this is Spirit Hall. Why can't this old man be here? On the other hand, you barged into our Spirit Hall so recklessly. Do you take our Spirit Hall for having no one?"
"Please don't misunderstand. I had no such intention. I merely came to pick up..."
"Enough nonsense. Let me discipline you, this unfilial son, on behalf of Dust Sword Lord."
Chen Xin's expression darkened upon hearing Golden Crocodile Douluo's words.
"Since that's the case, then let me experience your skills!"
Chen Xin gripped the Seven Kill Sword, sword intent surging around him as his level 96 Soul Power was fully revealed.
But each level of a Titled Douluo was a hurdle. Against the Level 98 Golden Crocodile Douluo, Chen Xin, at level 96, was truly not much to look at.
Golden Crocodile Douluo's immense Soul Power forcibly suppressed Chen Xin's sword intent to within less than a meter around his body.
"Little Chen Xin, compared to your father Dust Sword Lord, your sword intent falls far too short."
"Don't underestimate me! Seventh Spirit Skill, Seven Kill Avatar! Seven Kill Domain, open!"
Although Golden Crocodile Douluo did not possess a Domain of his own, a Domain alone could not bridge the gap between them.
"Seventh Spirit Skill, Golden Crocodile Avatar!"
After Golden Crocodile Douluo summoned his Martial Soul Avatar, the enormous Golden Crocodile King swung its tail at Chen Xin.
"Kill!"
Chen Xin shouted, and countless streams of sword energy merged into a giant sword that slashed toward the Golden Crocodile King's tail.
The giant sword struck the Golden Crocodile King's body, producing the sound of metal clashing against metal.
"Death Roll!"
The Golden Crocodile King spun into a golden wheel and slammed into Chen Xin for the first time.
"Damn it, Kill Character Art!"
Chen Xin instantly carved out six kill characters, but they were ultimately shredded completely by the Golden Crocodile King in its golden wheel form.
The golden wheel appeared before him, leaving Chen Xin no choice but to raise the Seven Kill Sword in his hand and block with all his strength.
Bang! Chen Xin was sent flying backward, spitting out a mouthful of blood that splattered the ground crimson.
Xiao Chenlong held Ning Rongrong as he watched the battle between Golden Crocodile Douluo and Chen Xin. Seeing Chen Xin vomit blood, Ning Rongrong's face clearly showed worry.
However, her mouth was sealed, and she could not make a sound. She could only grab Xiao Chenlong's hand and shake it desperately.
"Don't worry. He won't die."
Xiao Chenlong carried Ning Rongrong over to Golden Crocodile Douluo. Golden Crocodile Douluo only intended to teach Chen Xin a lesson and had never truly wanted to kill him.
Ning Rongrong threw herself at Sword Douluo, gesturing frantically yet unable to utter a single word.
Xiao Chenlong shook his head and removed the seal on Ning Rongrong's mouth.
"Sword Grandfather! Sob... Are you all right? It's all Rongrong's fault. Rongrong won't dare do it again, sob, sob, sob..."
Chen Xin patted Ning Rongrong's head.
"It's all right. Sword Grandfather is fine. Don't cry, Rongrong."
Xiao Chenlong smiled and said, "Sword Douluo, you were in the wrong this time. Although you are a Titled Douluo, you openly barged into our Spirit Hall. I cannot simply turn a blind eye.
"Consider this a minor punishment and a major warning. I hope Sword Douluo will learn from this lesson."
Xiao Chenlong raised his hand and used the Horse Talisman's power to heal Sword Douluo's injuries.
Feeling his injuries recover completely, Sword Douluo's face also revealed an astonished expression.
"Recovered? Just like that? Even the Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul couldn't possibly possess such terrifying healing ability."
Sword Douluo Chen Xin was deeply shocked, while Xiao Chenlong looked at him with a teasing expression.
"Sword Douluo, what do you think of what I said?"
"Today, I failed to consider things thoroughly. His Highness the Saint Son, Golden Crocodile Douluo, I apologize to you both."
"Hmph!"
Golden Crocodile Douluo turned his head away and ignored Chen Xin. Xiao Chenlong then glanced at Ning Rongrong, who was so frightened that she hid behind Chen Xin.
"Hehe, the little girl is very cute. I think our Spirit Hall and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can grow closer in the future."
"I understand His Highness the Saint Son's meaning. Next time, I will come personally to apologize. Farewell!"
With that, Sword Douluo turned and left with Ning Rongrong.
"You're letting them leave just like that?"
"It's only a small matter. As for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, we can slowly boil the frog in warm water.
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect may be one of the Upper Three Sects, but only Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo uphold its reputation.
"If necessary, cripple the two of them, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will be nothing more than fish on the chopping block."
"Hehe, the so-called Upper Three Sects are nothing but a joke. If not for Tang Chen, how could there be any so-called Upper Three Sects? Sigh, forget it. No more of that.
"Since you know what you're doing, I won't say anything more. The future will belong to you in the end."
At the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Sword Douluo Chen Xin brought Ning Rongrong back. Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo both noticed the traces of dishevelment on him.
"Sword Uncle, what happened? You were injured?"
Ning Fengzhi summoned the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, intending to heal Sword Douluo Chen Xin.
"There is no need. My injuries have already healed."
"Old Sword Man, who did you encounter? Who could injure you?"
"It was Golden Crocodile Douluo."
"Golden Crocodile Douluo! Why would he be in Heaven Dou City?"
"Don't know. But there is something important: the Martial Soul Hall Holy Son possesses an incredibly frightening healing ability."
"A healing ability?"
"Yes. Golden Crocodile Douluo injured me, and he healed me instantly. I'm not exaggerating—it was instantaneous.
"He also said that Spirit Hall could grow closer to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"Grow closer? What does that mean?"
Sword Douluo Chen Xin looked at Ning Rongrong.
"Could it be that the Martial Soul Hall Holy Son has taken a liking to Rongrong?"
"Ahem, Sword Uncle, Bone Uncle, I think there must be some misunderstanding here. After some time, I will personally pay them a visit."
Elsewhere, in Spirit City, Bibi Dong had already left Spirit Hall. Besides Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, she had also brought five Soul Douluo with her.
At the same time, Qian Daoliu also received a message from Golden Crocodile Douluo. After reading it, Qian Daoliu revealed a startled expression as well.
"Xue'er already knows? Isn't it a little too early? Or was I truly wrong? Should I not have indulged Bibi Dong?"
Qian Daoliu also fell into self-doubt.
"Sigh! Forget it. Leave everything to them. I only need to cooperate with their actions."
After coming to terms with it, Qian Daoliu's mood improved considerably. He sent Golden Crocodile Douluo a letter, informing him that Bibi Dong had already left to hunt souls and that if they wished to act, they should do so quickly.
Qian Daoliu's letter was delivered to Heaven Dou City at top speed, and Golden Crocodile Douluo immediately relayed the message to Xiao Chenlong and Qian Renxue.
"Bibi Dong is moving quite quickly. Then we can't fall behind either."
Xiao Chenlong turned his gaze toward Qian Renxue.
"Are you ready? I don't want anyone switching sides at the last moment."
"Don't look down on me. I've been ready for a long time. That woman Bibi Dong will definitely pay the price for what she has done."
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