The three men's discussion and speculation about Tang Hao defeating a Level 95 Super Douluo immediately after advancing to Title Douluo came to an end.
Although Ning Fengzhi was shocked by this, he did not dwell on it too much.
Because his Martial Soul was flawed, he would never break through to the Spirit Douluo realm in his lifetime, much less reach the Title Douluo realm.
That was not something he needed to consider.
What Ning Fengzhi cared about most was the news that Spirit Hall had declared war on the Clear Sky Sect.
Whenever he thought of it, his face filled with sorrow and concern.
To be honest, Ning Fengzhi did not want Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect to go to war.
He did not want to disrupt the current peace and stability.
At present, Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect were the two strongest forces on the continent.
The balance between Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect was the most beneficial arrangement for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect needed time.
Only with a stable situation could he have more time to develop and strengthen the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
If Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect went to war, it would inevitably become a fight to the death. Whether one side won or both sides suffered, the balance would be broken.
For the continent's current relatively stable state, neither outcome would be good.
Nor would either serve the interests of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Once one side emerged victorious, it would mean the other had weakened or perished.
The victorious side, meanwhile, would grow stronger.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would be the next target.
After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was ranked as the second sect in the world.
If Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect both suffered heavy losses, the other sects and factions would inevitably begin to stir.
The Star Luo Empire, which had long eyed the Heaven Dou Empire covetously, would also start a war. By then, flames of war would surely sweep across the continent, leaving countless lives in ruin.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, which supported the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, would not be spared either. It would be dragged into the mire of war, let alone continue growing stronger.
Ning Fengzhi had excellent strategic vision and looked far ahead.
But no matter how he viewed it, once Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect went to war, the final outcome would be unfavorable for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
"Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, what do you think about Spirit Hall declaring war on the Clear Sky Sect? Is there any possibility of reconciliation between Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect?"
Ning Fengzhi spoke to the two Sect Protecting Douluo, who had already calmed down, hoping to hear their opinions.
Though he understood in his heart that the two sides had already torn off all pretenses, he could not help but cling to a sliver of hope.
Ning Fengzhi wanted to play peacemaker and mediate between them.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was, at its core, a Support System sect.
Although Ning Fengzhi was extraordinarily talented and exceptionally wise, leading the sect to unprecedented heights at such a young age, the sect ranked second among the Upper Three Sects.
In truth, it was not all that powerful by itself.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's reputation was almost entirely supported by him and the two Sect Protecting Douluo.
Sword Douluo lowered his head and pondered for a moment before speaking in a deep voice:
"It will be difficult. After all, the crime of killing the Pope and an elder is too grave. Spirit Hall will never let Tang Hao go. There is only one way to reconcile: the Clear Sky Sect must personally hand Tang Hao over. But that is nearly impossible. You know what the people of the Clear Sky Sect are like—unyielding, domineering, and fiercely protective of their own..."
Bone Douluo picked up where Sword Douluo left off.
"Furthermore, Spirit Hall's attitude is unusually resolute. They look as though they will not rest until they have achieved their goal, with no intention of leaving any room for compromise. It seems they have made up their minds to confront the Clear Sky Sect to the bitter end."
"Spirit Hall even threatened to forbid all other factions from having any contact with the Clear Sky Sect. Otherwise, it would mean war."
Bone Douluo was deeply displeased by this and could not help but curse coldly:
"Hmph! This Spirit Hall truly acts without restraint, tyrannical to the extreme. They are actually trying to control our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect! They clearly do not take our sect seriously."
At that moment, Sword Douluo said in a muffled voice:
"With Spirit Hall's strength, they do indeed have the right not to take us seriously."
Ning Fengzhi was also dissatisfied with Spirit Hall's actions. His expression darkened, for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was among those being threatened.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had built its foundation through commerce and controlled wealth rivaling that of a nation.
As merchants, they naturally had many commercial dealings with the Clear Sky Sect, which was also one source of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's enormous wealth.
With a single word from Spirit Hall, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had to abandon such a large piece of the pie. While it would not cripple them, it was still no small loss.
"Alas..."
Ning Fengzhi sighed. "This matter is too serious. It is not something we can involve ourselves in, and we cannot bear Spirit Hall's wrath. As for the Clear Sky Sect... all we can say is sorry."
"Pass down the order. Temporarily halt all commercial dealings with the Clear Sky Sect. Send them a letter later and explain the situation."
In the end, Ning Fengzhi chose to stand by and watch, afraid of bringing disaster upon himself.
He chose to comply with Spirit Hall's demands.
Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
With three sides surrounded by nine peaks and the Four Rivers on the fourth, the terrain was steep, the location advantageous, and the scenery pleasant.
On the tallest mountain among the nine central peaks.
Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan Main Hall.
At the very head of the hall, seated upon a lifelike Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon throne, was a tall old man clad in a magnificent Blue Tyrant Robe and wearing the Nine Crowns of the True Dragon.
The old man had graying hair, a face full of beard, and sharp eyes that faintly shone with domineering light.
His name was—
Yu Yuanzhen.
He was the Sect Master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
His current cultivation was Level 92, a Power Attack Type Title Douluo.
His Martial Soul was the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, a top-tier Beast Martial Soul known as the strongest Beast Martial Soul, possessing the highest-grade lightning attribute.
At that moment, he was also reviewing the news that had just arrived from Spirit City.
When he saw the report that Tang Hao had killed Qian Xunji, Yu Yuanzhen was likewise shocked. Yet that shock was quickly overwhelmed by a strong urge to mock him.
Thinking that Qian Xunji, a dignified Level 95 Super Douluo, had actually died at the hands of a mere newly advanced Title Douluo, Yu Yuanzhen could not help bursting into mocking laughter.
"Hahaha! Qian Xunji, you truly are useless! If I possessed the cultivation of a Level 95 Super Douluo, let alone a mere Tang Hao, I would be invincible among those of the same level. No one below Level 95 would even deserve my notice, and I would not fear even a Level 96 Super Douluo."
Yu Yuanzhen believed that, as the Sect Master of the True Dragon Family, he feared no one.
True dragons were meant to be domineering and unparalleled.
When he saw the news that Spirit Hall had declared war on the Clear Sky Sect, the smile on Yu Yuanzhen's face grew even wider, nearly reaching his ears.
He said with glee:
"Fight, fight. It would be best if you beat the shit out of each other, suffer mutual destruction, and perish together!"
Yu Yuanzhen did not think as much as Ning Fengzhi, nor did he look so far ahead.
He believed that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, as the oldest of the Upper Three Sects, also possessed the deepest foundations. Yet Spirit Hall had ranked it last among the Upper Three Sects. It was utterly preposterous.
As the True Dragon Family, they were actually being suppressed by Spirit Hall, the Clear Sky Sect, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Yu Yuanzhen was greatly dissatisfied.
Now that Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect were tearing at each other like dogs, Yu Yuanzhen saw only benefits and no drawbacks.
He decided to stand by and watch, waiting to see whether he could profit from the chaos.
"Hahaha!"
Having made his decision, Yu Yuanzhen laughed wantonly throughout the hall.
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