Ning Fengzhi's Visit, Bibi Dong's Scheme

Outside the Ye Clan mansion, a luxuriously decorated carriage pulled by four pure white horses stood quietly in front of the gate.

Chen Xin stood with his hands behind his back beside the carriage, gazing in the direction of the Sunset Forest, sometimes frowning in thought, sometimes revealing a smile.

"Uncle Sword, are you still thinking about that Sword Obsessive?" Ning Fengzhi's voice broke the silence.

Chen Xin looked at Ning Fengzhi and nodded. "His swordsmanship is very special, pure and extreme, as if he was born for the sword. In the past month, we have sparred three times, and he has improved each time."

"There aren't many people who can earn your praise," Ning Fengzhi said with a hint of resentment. "Unfortunately, I've tried to recruit him several times, but he's shown absolutely no interest."

"A man like him would never submit to anyone," Chen Xin said calmly. "His world consists only of the sword; nothing else matters."

"Then why would he prefer to stay in seclusion with Dugu Bo?" Ning Fengzhi with a puzzled look. "With his strength, if he wanted, any power on the continent would treat him as an honored guest."

"Perhaps it's for comprehending the sword." Chen Xin's eyes were somewhat complicated. "He is different from me. My Seven Kill Sword is unparalleled in its destructive power across the continent, a top-tier Tool Martial Soul comparable to the Clear Sky Hammer. But his sword..."

He paused, then said, "According to him, it was originally just an ordinary Iron Sword."

"Iron Sword?!" Ning Fengzhi was taken aback, then his expression turned to surprise. "This... could it be that his Martial Soul Evolution?"

During the last sword duel, Chen Xin asked Ji Juechen about his martial spirit for the first time. Ji Juechen's answer was unbelievably simple—just two words: Iron Sword.

"I don't know about that," Chen Xin, "But one thing is certain—he is absolutely a pure Sword Obsessive, obsessed with the sword, and has reached the pinnacle of swordsmanship, which is why he has reached such a level today."

"Why have I never heard of such a person before?" Ning Fengzhi murmured.

"There are many powerful individuals on the continent who, in pursuit of the pinnacle, prefer to remain hidden from the world and cultivate in solitude," Chen Xin pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "Ji Juechen might be one of those people."

After saying that, he couldn't help but ask, "By the way, Fengzhi, why did you suddenly think of the Ye Clan?"

Although the Ye Clan is a prestigious family, it has long since declined due to the Martial Soul Curse. Given the status of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, it is quite unusual for Ning Fengzhi to personally visit them.

Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi's expression turned serious:

"The rise of the Ye Clan is very unusual. Although Ye Shengxin was famous before, he basically did not get involved in business. About six years ago, he suddenly sent a group of the Ye Clan members to sell various rare medicinal herbs around the country."

"Especially in the last six months, he opened two pharmacies in Suotuo City and Nuoding City, selling extremely high-quality medicinal herbs, some of which can even aid in cultivation. After learning this information, I launched an investigation."

He paused, looking at the tightly closed gates of the Ye Mansion:

"Uncle Sword, as you know, the Ye Clan's Martial Soul Curse limits them to having only two Spirit Master with the Nine-Heart Begonia in each generation. But a year ago... this curse was broken. And it was from that time that Ye Shengxin began to aggressively expand her pharmacy business."

Relying on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's intelligence network that spanned the continent, Ning Fengzhi learned more details: Ye Shengxin's daughter, Ye Qingyu, not only did not die after Ye Lingling awakened her martial soul, but she also survived and joined a mysterious force called "Fate Defying Pavilion".

"Uncle Sword, do you know about the ' Fate Defying Pavilion '?" Ning Fengzhi asked softly, looking at the gate of the Ye Mansion.

Chen Xin pondered for a moment, then shook his head. "No recollection. Is it an emerging force?"

"It should be." Ning Fengzhi's eyes gradually heated up. "I got some information from the sect's intelligence department. Ye Shengxin's granddaughter Ye Lingling, has become an apprentice of a mysterious person. At the same time, his daughter, Ye Qingyu, has joined the Fate Defying Pavilion. There must be a connection between these two things."

He turned to look at Chen Xin, his voice low:

"Uncle Sword, someone who can lift the Martial Soul Curse... could he possibly have a way to break the seven-ring restriction of my martial soul ' Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda '?"

Chen Xin's pupils contracted.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is the number one support martial soul in the world, but it has a fatal flaw: it can only reach Rank 79 in its lifetime and cannot break through to the Soul Douluo. This is Ning Fengzhi's, and even the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's, biggest regret.

If there truly is a way to break the limitations of martial souls...

Chen Xin also became interested and said, "If that's really the case, I'd like to meet this 'being'."

Just then, the gate of the Ye Mansion creaked open.

A member of the Ye Clan strode forward, bowed respectfully to the two men, and spoke in a deferential tone:

"Sect Master Ning, Your Majesty, the Patriarch requests your presence!"

Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin exchanged a glance, nodded, and walked into the Ye Clan one after the other.

Spirit City, Pope Palace.

Bibi Dong sat high on the Pope throne, toying with the Blood-Colored Sword Tip in her hand. Her fingertips gently twirled the tip, and the cold, eerie aura it emitted resonated with her Death Spider Emperor martial spirit.

Although the sword tip was damaged, its effect surprised her, increasing the power of her martial Soul Skill by 70%! If it were the complete version... how terrifying would that be?

"Yue Guan," she suddenly spoke, her voice echoing in the empty hall.

"Your subordinate is here." Yue Guan stepped out of the shadows and bowed.

"Tell me about the intelligence from Nuoding City." Bibi Dong didn't look up, still toying with the tip of her sword.

"Your Majesty," Yue Guan, bowing his head, "I investigated all the foreign Spirit Master who entered Nuoding City during that period. Among them, the ginseng thief was the most likely culprit. So I followed the clues and investigated all the way, but it turned out... he was just an ordinary Soul Ancestor. However, I unexpectedly obtained those top-grade medicinal herbs through him."

Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong's expression softened slightly.

The medicinal herbs that Yue Guan brought back were of excellent quality. After her disciple Hu Liena took them, her soul power broke through from level 39 to level 43, and her foundation was solid without any weakness.

"Continue," Bibi Dong said calmly.

"Your subordinate and Old Ghost have examined the battle traces at the scene," Yue Guan continued, his voice clear. "At least three Super Douluo were present, at least two of whom were level 98. There aren't many people on the continent who meet those criteria, but every single one of them... has an alibi."

Bibi Dong narrowed her eyes slightly.

The Blood-Colored Sword Tip spun faster and faster at his fingertips.

A level 98 Super Douluo is one of the few in the entire continent. Besides her, there is only the Golden Crocodile Douluo in the Worship Hall.

But now, some top-tier experts who even the Spirit Hall doesn't know about have emerged?

"Alright, we don't need to investigate this for now," Bibi Dong said coldly, sheathing her sword. "Also, what's the Heaven Dou Empire up to?"

"The Heaven Dou Imperial Family is currently planning to establish a new high-level Soul Master Academy," Yue Guan reported, "And it's being personally overseen by Dugu Bo."

"Dugu Bo ..." Bibi Dong's eyes flashed with a cold glint. "That Old Poison has been getting more and more active lately."

Yue Guan continued, "Furthermore, according to intelligence, a new Titled Douluo has emerged in the Tiandou faction, whose title is ' Sword Obsessive,' and who has challenged Sword Douluo Chen Xin three times in a row without being defeated."

Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong paused in her actions.

"He joined the Heaven Dou Imperial Family?"

Yue Guan shook his head. "It seems that he hasn't joined any faction yet, but he's on good terms with Dugu Bo and has already settled in Dugu Bo's Sunset Forest."

Bibi Dong remained silent.

She tapped her fingers lightly on the armrest of the throne, making a crisp "tap, tap" sound.

After a long silence, she slowly spoke:

"Inform Qian Renxue to immediately replace Xue Qinghe. Then, contact Dugu Bo and that Sword Obsessive Douluo, and make sure to win them over!"

"Yes, I will inform the Young Master immediately." Yue Guan bowed and accepted the order.

As soon as she finished speaking, Bibi Dong's face turned icy cold.

"She is not the Young Master."

"Uh... I understand." Yue Guan's back was instantly soaked with cold sweat, and he quickly corrected himself, "I will go and inform... the Holy Maiden immediately."

Bibi Dong stared at him coldly for a long time before finally waving her hand.

Go ahead.

As if Yue Guan bowed and retreated, quickly leaving the main hall. Only after stepping out of the Pope Palace and being blown by the night wind did he realize that his back was completely soaked.

"I almost got exposed..." he sighed inwardly, touched the Chrysanthemum Badge on his chest, steadied himself, and then quickly left.

Bibi Dong was the only one left in the main hall. She looked down at the Blood-Colored Sword Tip in her hand, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

"I hope you won't oppose me in the future," Bibi Dong murmured softly, then stood up and slowly left the Pope Palace.