Chen Xin's Fury: Gu Rong Had Actually Betrayed the Sect? Ning Fengzhi Punished Ning Rongrong with Half a Year of Confinement?

"Once her poison is cured, we'll head for Sunset Forest.

"The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is a natural treasure land, perfect for serving as the foundation of our Ling Tian Sect."

Gu Rong burst into hearty laughter from the side.

"Good idea!

"With that natural barrier, Old Poison's Poison Array, and me standing guard, our Ling Tian Sect will be absolutely impregnable!"

"I'll go pick up Yanyan right away!"

Dugu Bo could not wait a moment longer and turned to leave.

"Wait."

Han Yu stopped him, his gaze darkening slightly.

"Keep a low profile when you bring her back. Don't let word get out.

"It isn't the time to alert the Heaven Dou Imperial Family or the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."

"Rest assured, Sect Master. I know what to do!"

Dugu Bo nodded solemnly, his figure turning into a streak of emerald-green afterimage.

Unable to contain his eagerness, he sped toward Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Meanwhile, at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's council hall.

Bang!

The celadon teacup in Ning Fengzhi's hand slammed to the floor, shattering into pieces.

Scalding tea splashed across the expensive carpet, yet he did not notice at all.

Ning Fengzhi stared fixedly at the scout kneeling on one knee below. His usually refined, easygoing face was now filled with utter disbelief.

"Say that again?

"What happened to Uncle Gu...?!"

"R-Reporting to the Sect Master..."

Cold sweat streamed down the scout's face as he answered in a trembling voice.

"His Excellency Bone Douluo and Young Master Han Yu have officially announced their departure from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and have established their own sect!"

"Utter nonsense!"

Sword Douluo Chen Xin abruptly rose to his feet, sharp sword energy spilling from him beyond his control.

In an instant, it ground the rosewood table before him into powder.

"Old Bones has spent most of his life in the sect. How could he suddenly betray it?!

"Did someone secretly sow discord between us?!"

"P-Please calm down, Your Excellency Sword Douluo!"

The scout was so frightened that he sprawled on the floor.

"It's absolutely true!

"The news has already spread throughout Heaven Dou City, and...

"And His Excellency Bone Douluo personally said it himself..."

"Go on!"

Ning Fengzhi's face turned pale as he barked.

"His Excellency Bone Douluo said...

"He said the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect did not know its place. His grandson is a peerless genius and would never suffer the Ning Family's humiliation.

"From this day onward, grandfather and grandson have severed all ties with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"

The great hall instantly fell into deathly silence.

Chen Xin's eyes widened, his chest heaving violently.

"Humiliation?

"Just because Rongrong gave that brat an attitude and exchanged a few harsh words with him a few days ago?!

"Over such trivial quarrels between juniors, he's willing to throw away decades of friendship?!"

Ning Fengzhi slumped helplessly into his chair, his face full of bitterness.

"Uncle Sword, I'm afraid it wasn't as simple as an argument.

"We spoiled Rongrong too much. She has always been used to acting arrogantly.

"And Uncle Gu values Han Yu even more than his own life..."

"That still doesn't mean he can just betray the sect!"

Chen Xin gritted his teeth and abruptly turned toward the hall exit.

"No! I'm going to find Old Bones and demand an explanation face-to-face!

"He must have gone senile, abandoning even his own home!"

"Uncle Sword, stop!"

Ning Fengzhi suddenly raised his voice.

Chen Xin halted and turned back with an angry glare.

"Fengzhi, are we just going to let him leave like this?!"

"What good would you do by going?

"Fight him?"

Ning Fengzhi rubbed his brow in pain, his voice terrifyingly hoarse.

"Don't you know Uncle Gu's temperament?

"Once he makes a decision, not even nine oxen can pull him back. Besides..."

Ning Fengzhi paused, deep regret flashing through his eyes.

"Besides, Han Yu is extremely proud and his methods are unfathomable.

"I'm afraid he had planned this departure from the sect long ago.

"Rongrong's incident merely gave them a justifiable excuse to leave."

Chen Xin clenched his fists until his knuckles cracked.

"Without Old Bones, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's top-tier combat strength has been cut in half!

"If Spirit Hall attacks now, what will we use to stop them?!"

Ning Fengzhi took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down as he looked at the scout on the floor.

"Investigate!

"Mobilize every intelligence network at once!

"Find out where grandfather and grandson went and what sect they established!

"And..."

Ning Fengzhi closed his eyes, his tone heavy.

"Pass down the order: no one in the sect is to speak ill of Bone Douluo.

"No matter the cost, even if we cannot remain on the same side, we must never become enemies with them!"

At that moment, hurried footsteps sounded outside the hall.

"Dad!

"Grandpa Sword!"

Ning Rongrong ran in with reddened eyes, her face full of panic and grievance.

"I heard people outside saying Grandpa Bone took that bastard Han Yu and betrayed the sect?

"That isn't true, right?!"

Seeing the granddaughter he had always doted on, Chen Xin opened his mouth.

In the end, all his rage turned into a long sigh. He turned his head away and refused to look at her.

Ning Fengzhi looked at his daughter. For the first time, his eyes held none of their usual indulgence, only deep exhaustion and severity.

"Rongrong, when you were spoiled and willful in the past, your father and your two grandfathers always indulged you."

"But this time, your selfishness has destroyed half the foundation of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"

"Dad..."

Ning Rongrong froze, tears spilling from her eyes.

"I-I was only angry about the way he treated me. I never meant to drive Grandpa Bone away..."

"It's too late to say that now."

Ning Fengzhi waved his hand weakly.

"Pass down the order: Rongrong is confined for half a year.

"Without my permission, she is not to take a single step outside the sect!"

Yes, merely half a year of confinement...

Elsewhere, Heaven Dou City, Dugu Manor.

Less than half an hour later, an emerald-green figure carrying a fragrant breeze hurriedly descended into the courtyard.

Dugu Bo entered while pulling along a stunning young girl with short dark-purple hair.

"Grandpa, why did you drag me back from the academy in such a hurry?

"Tianheng is still waiting for me!"

Dugu Yan shook free of Dugu Bo's hand with an unwilling expression, then warily looked at Han Yu and Gu Rong in the courtyard.

"Senior Bone Douluo?

"Why are you here?"

Dugu Yan froze for a moment, then looked toward Han Yu, frowning slightly.

"And who are you?"

"Yanyan, don't be rude!"

Dugu Bo's expression changed as he hurriedly rebuked her.

"Quickly greet the Sect Master!"

"The Sect Master?!"

Dugu Yan's eyes widened as though she had heard the greatest joke in the world, and she pointed at Han Yu.

"Grandpa, are you all right?

"He looks younger than I am, and you want me to call him Sect Master?

"When did we join someone else's sect?"

"Shut up!"

Dugu Bo was sweating anxiously, afraid of angering Han Yu.

"I have already decided to join the Ling Tian Sect!

"From today onward, you are also a disciple of the Ling Tian Sect!"

"I refuse!"

Dugu Yan's temper flared as well.

"I'm the vice-captain of Heaven Dou Royal Academy's Imperial Fighting Team. Why should I join some lousy sect I've never even heard of?!"

Han Yu's expression did not change in the slightest at Dugu Yan's resistance. He merely glanced at her indifferently.

"Whenever it rains, your abdomen is wracked with unbearable pain."

"During cultivation, your meridians often feel as though they are burning."

"Over the past six months, the rate at which your Soul Power has increased has slowed drastically. It has even shown faint signs of declining."