Ning Fengzhi Takes Action, the Upper Three Sects Stand United

Ning Fengzhi nodded, slowly retracting three fingers and clenching them into a fist.

"In this world, how could anyone silently eliminate four clans near the Heaven Dou Imperial City without alerting the city guards, leaving no trace of a fight, and even leaving the four clans' Soul Douluo Clan Head with no room to resist?"

Ning Fengzhi paused for a moment, then said, "Besides the Spirit Hall, I can't think of any other force with that kind of strength."

The hall fell silent again.

A breeze picked up outside, causing the window frames to sway gently.

Gu Rong walked to the window and placed her hand on the window frame to steady the vibrations.

Why is the Spirit Hall targeting the Single Attribute Four Clans?

Chen Xin raised the most crucial question.

"Although the four clans are within the territory of Heaven Dou, they have never been loyal to the Heaven Dou Imperial Family."

"Even if the Spirit Hall wants to weaken the Heaven Dou Empire, it should target the die-hard royalists."

This question left Ning Fengzhi silent for a long time.

The candle flame flickered again, and the wax dripped down the bronze stand, forming a puddle on the base.

"Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu, try to think about it from a different perspective."

Ning Fengzhi lowered his voice, as if afraid of being overheard.

"The Spirit Hall may not be targeting the Heaven Dou Empire at all."

Chen Xin was slightly taken aback.

The Gu Rong turned around from the window, and the cracking sound of its bones stopped.

"You mean--"

Chen Xin's mind worked quickly, "Is the Spirit Hall's target the Clear Sky Sect?"

Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly, but it was enough for the two of them to see clearly.

"Even though the relationship between the Single Attribute Four Clans and the Clear Sky Sect has been severed for more than a decade, the connection cannot be broken so easily."

"The Spirit Hall's actions against the Single Attribute Four Clans are likely a signal to the Clear Sky Sect, or an attempt to eliminate the Clear Sky Sect's peripheral forces."

"If that's really the case..."

The Gu Rong's voice grew even deeper, like bones rubbing against the ground.

"So the Spirit Hall is planning to take action against the Upper Three Sects!"

After those words were spoken, all three of them fell silent.

The Upper Three Sects Clear Sky Sect, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Back then, the Spirit Hall was very powerful, and only by uniting the Upper Three Sects could they barely maintain a balance in the power struggle.

It can be said that although the Upper Three Sects are now unrelated, they are secretly very close.

Because they have common

If the Spirit Hall really starts to attack the Clear Sky Sect, it means that the Spirit Hall no longer cares about this balance.

No one dared to delve deeper into what this represented.

Chen Xin leaned his sword against the pillar, sat down on the chair next to it, and said in a low voice, "Pope Bibi Dong has only been in power for a few years, and she's already become this arrogant?"

Gu Rong walked back from the window, each step firm and steady. "Feng Zhi, what do you plan to do?"

Ning Fengzhi stood up, straightened his robes, and faced the Gu Rong.

"Uncle Bone, I'd like to ask you to come over."

Where to?

"Clear Sky Sect."

Gu Rong neither immediately agreed nor refused.

He was waiting for Ning Fengzhi to give his reasons.

"The Clear Sky Sect may not yet be aware of the plight of the Single Attribute Four Clans."

Ning Fengzhi said, "Regardless of who the Spirit Hall's real target is this time, the Clear Sky Sect has the right to know in advance."

"This matter concerns not only the life and death of the four clans, but also the survival of the entire Upper Three Sects."

"Feng Zhi, what message do you want me to deliver to the Clear Sky Sect?" Gu Rong asked.

Ning Fengzhi pondered for a moment, "Just tell them that the four clans of Strength, Agility, Defense, and Breaking disappeared overnight within the Heaven Dou Realm, and it is highly likely that the Spirit Hall was behind it."

"Just explain the situation clearly; there's no need to embellish it."

"Clear Sky Sect has been in seclusion for so many years, they might not be willing to get involved in this matter."

"Whether they care or not, the message must be delivered."

Ning Fengzhi's tone was firm. "The Upper Three Sects are of one mind and one family. Even if that's just empty talk, the things that need to be done still need to be done."

"Moreover--"

He paused for a moment, gazing at the dark night sky outside the palace.

"Furthermore, if it is indeed the Spirit Hall that is targeting the Clear Sky Sect, then the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will inevitably be drawn into this game sooner or later."

"By then, the more prepared the Clear Sky Sect is, the greater our chances of victory will be."

After listening, Gu Rong slowly nodded.

Ning Fengzhi walked to the palace entrance and personally pushed open the door.

A night breeze swept in, causing the candlelight in the hall to flicker violently.

Several candles went out, leaving only the one in the center still burning.

"The wind is picking up," Ning Fengzhi said, gazing at the night sky.

Chen Xin stood up and walked to Ning Fengzhi's side. Gu Rong followed.

The three stood in front of the main hall, looking at the clouds piling up on the horizon.

The moon was mostly obscured, with only a blurry halo showing.

The wind blew in from the north, carrying the scent of rustling grass and trees.

"This wind isn't going to stop anytime soon," Gu Rong said.

Chen Xin remained silent.

His Seven Kill Sword hadn't been truly drawn for many years, but the patterns on the scabbard had been polished smooth and shiny by his rubbing.

Only Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin remained in the main hall.

"Fengzhi, is there anything else?" Chen Xin asked.

Ning Fengzhi walked back to the main seat and sat down. He took out a letter from his sleeve and pushed it in front of Chen Xin.

The envelope was stamped with the sealing wax seal of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School's leader, as red as a drop of congealed blood.

"Uncle Jian, please keep this letter."

Chen Xin didn't reach for it, but looked at Ning Fengzhi: "What is it?"

"A handwritten letter to Yu Yuanzhen, the patriarch of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."

Ning Fengzhi said, "I chatted with Yu Luomian for a few minutes outside the palace gate today, but there are many things that are not convenient to discuss in detail at the palace gate."

"I will write down all my speculations in this letter. Please send it over another day Uncle Jian."

"Why another day?"

"Since Uncle Bone set off for the Clear Sky Sect, this matter should quickly attract attention."

"It will be more effective for Uncle Jian to go to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan after all parties have received the message."

Chen Xin nodded and put the letter into her sleeve.

He is always decisive and efficient in his work; you don't need to ask many questions, you just need to know what to do.

Ning Fengzhi looked at the increasingly dark night outside the hall and lowered his voice to the lowest level. "Uncle Jian, what do you think the Spirit Hall would do if they really wanted to attack the Clear Sky Sect?"

Chen Xin remained silent for a long while.

"If it were me commanding troops, I wouldn't directly attack the Clear Sky Sect's mountain gate."

"The location of the Clear Sky Sect is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and the outside world has never had a clear understanding of just how strong the Clear Sky Sect is now."

Even if the Spirit Hall is powerful, it won't rashly charge into their territory.

"So they'll prune the branches and leaves first, then cut the main trunk."

"The Single Attribute Four Clans were the first branches to be pruned."

Chen Xin said, "There might be a second or third batch."

Ning Fengzhi's fingers unconsciously traced circles on the table. "Besides the Four Clans from back then, who else is affiliated with the Clear Sky Sect?"

"They've mostly dispersed."

Chen Xin recalled, "After the Clear Sky Sect went into seclusion, some of the small clans that relied on them joined other forces, some set up their own sects, and some simply disappeared without a trace."

"The Spirit Hall chose to target the Four Clans most likely because they are the most conspicuous and well-known within the Heaven Dou Realm."

"To kill the chicken as a warning to the monkey."

"Yes."

Chen Xin said, "Let all the Soul Master forces on the continent see that even if you've severed ties with the Clear Sky Sect for over a decade, the Spirit Hall can still find you."

Ning Fengzhi a deep breath and slowly pulled out the pin.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Clear Sky Sect don't have a deep connection, but the existence of the Upper Three Sects is itself a kind of balance.

With the Clear Sky Sect falling, the next to fall will be the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, followed by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

The ambitions of the Spirit Hall could never be satisfied by the Clear Sky Sect alone.

"Uncle Jian, you should go and rest too," Ning Fengzhi said.

Chen Xin stood up, walked to the door, then stopped and turned to ask, "Feng Zhi, do you think Xue Ye will be able to sleep tonight?"

Ning Fengzhi laughed at the question, but the smile vanished before it reached his eyes.

He can't sleep.

"Not only him, but anyone in Heaven Dou City with even a little bit of information can't sleep tonight."

Chen Xin said nothing more, picked up his sword, and walked out of the main hall.

The candle flickered twice more before finally going out.