Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Displays Might

Three months passed quietly amidst tense, secret preparations.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect demonstrated the profound foundation and efficient mobilization expected of one of the Upper Three Sects. Ning Fengzhi sat at the center, orchestrating the strategy. Through intricate yet covert channels, he established contact with forces within the Heaven Dou Empire that remained loyal to Emperor Xue Ye, and reached a preliminary alliance agreement with the Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo, and the patriarch of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family, Yu Yuanzhen.

Although Yu Yuanzhen had reservations about directly interfering in the internal affairs of the empire, Ning Fengzhi provided a detailed analysis of the immense threat the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family would face should Martial Soul Hall annex Heaven Dou. Coupled with the increasingly close relationship between his grandson, Yu Tianheng, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the formidable patriarch eventually nodded in agreement. After all, he understood the principle of "when the lips are gone, the teeth are cold" better than anyone.

With everything in readiness, a dragnet aimed at the Crown Prince "Xue Qinghe" and the forces lurking by his side was quietly unfurled.

The location for the operation was chosen at a perilous pass known as Falling Eagle Ravine, situated along the route Xue Qinghe routinely took to inspect the Royal Hunting Grounds. The terrain here was complex, making it ideal for an ambush and convenient for blocking outside observation.

On this day, the weather was gloomy with low-hanging clouds, as if signaling an impending storm. The Crown Prince's procession marched grandly into Falling Eagle Ravine. "Xue Qinghe" sat upright in the ornate carriage, his expression calm, though deep within his eyes lay a coldness and arrogance unique to Qian Renxue—the look of one who sees through everything.

The moment the procession fully entered the ravine, a sudden change occurred!

"Activate the formation!"

A hoarse yet majestic shout rang out; it was Bone Douluo Gu Rong! The elite disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, who had long been lying in wait, instantly triggered a massive isolation barrier. A hazy yellow light surged into the sky, completely sealing the entire Falling Eagle Ravine from the outside world!

Simultaneously, five terrifying auras, like slumbering beasts suddenly awakened, locked onto the carriage from five different directions and struck with lethal force!

On the east side, Sword Douluo Chen Xin, his white robes fluttering, became one with his sword. He transformed into a silver streak that tore through the heavens, the Seven Kill Sword pointing directly at the carriage. The peerless, sharp sword intent had not even touched the target before the horses pulling the carriage whinnied in agony and collapsed to the ground!

On the west side, Bone Douluo Gu Rong's figure expanded as his Bone Domain unfolded. Countless massive bone spikes erupted from the ground like a forest, sealing off all avenues of retreat!

On the south side, Poison Douluo Dugu Bo revealed his Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor true form. A towering, ink-green poisonous mist spread out as if it possessed a life of its own, accompanied by a hissing sound that corroded everything it touched, serving not only as an attack but also to disrupt perception!

On the north side, the patriarch of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family, Yu Yuanzhen, was wreathed in violent blue lightning. A massive phantom of a dragon claw blotted out the sky, descending with a destructive aura! When a True Dragon rages, a million corpses fall!

At the critical center above, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Master Ning Fengzhi stood in the void, the shimmering, flawless nine-story pagoda—the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda—hovering before him! Having advanced to Soul Douluo, his support abilities had undergone a qualitative leap!

"Nine Treasures turn, glazed light shines! First: Power! Second: Speed! Third: Soul! Fourth: Defense! Fifth: Attack! Sixth: Augmentation!"

Six dazzling, nine-colored beams of light, like a silver river falling from the nine heavens, precisely enveloped Chen Xin, Gu Rong, and Yu Yuanzhen!

Bolstered by the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's terrifying eighty-percent all-attribute boost, the auras of the three Super Douluo instantly surged to a suffocating level!

The radiance of Chen Xin's Seven Kill Sword flared, its sword intent so potent it seemed as if it would slice through space itself!

Gu Rong's Bone Domain solidified like a steel fortress, the sharpness and durability of the bone spikes increasing by several tiers!

Yu Yuanzhen's Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon crackled with explosive lightning, its dragon might so vast it seemed he had truly transformed into an ancient thunder dragon!

"Martial Soul Hall rats, die!" Yu Yuanzhen, possessing the most explosive temper, roared as his augmented, massive lightning dragon claw smashed toward the carriage first!

"We've been exposed! Protect the Young Master!" Beside the carriage, two figures who had been concealing their presence could no longer hide, erupting with the terrifying soul power of Title Douluo! One moved like a ghost, wielding a strange snake-headed lance (Snake Lance Douluo).

The other radiated a scorching heat, as if he were a burning sun (Pufferfish Douluo)! These were Qian Renxue's personal guards, two elders of Martial Soul Hall!

However, in the face of three Super Douluo empowered by Ning Fengzhi's ultimate augmentation, their resistance appeared feeble!

Chen Xin's Seven Kill Sword arrived first despite being launched later. With a single point, ten thousand sword auras converged like a star river flowing backward, instantly shredding all of Snake Lance Douluo's attacks and defenses! Snake Lance Douluo was terrified, struggling desperately to block, but his snake lance was snapped inch by inch by the indestructible sword aura!

"Ninth Soul Skill: Bone Transformation Divine Dragon!"

Gu Rong seized the opportunity. A massive white bone dragon appeared out of thin air, swallowing the wounded Snake Lance Douluo into a sky full of bone spikes. The terrifying crushing and piercing force erupted instantly!

Crack!

Accompanied by a shrill, desperate scream, Snake Lance Douluo's aura vanished like a snuffed-out candle! A Title Douluo had fallen!

On the other side, facing Yu Yuanzhen's world-destroying lightning dragon claw and Dugu Bo's inescapable poison, Pufferfish Douluo was also struggling, teetering on the brink of death! He desperately released his soul skills, his body swelling like a giant pufferfish in an attempt to block.

But Yu Yuanzhen's lightning was incredibly domineering, and under Ning Fengzhi's boost, its power was unparalleled! The dragon claw slammed down, directly caving in Pufferfish Douluo's tough defenses. Lightning surged into his body, leaving him charred and vomiting blood!

Dugu Bo's Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor poison seized the opening, eroding his meridians and soul power!

"Young Lady, go!" Knowing he could not escape today, a flash of determination crossed Pufferfish Douluo's eyes. Ignoring his own injuries, he lunged toward Yu Yuanzhen and Dugu Bo, his internal soul power reversing frantically as he chose the most tragic path: self-detonation, attempting to buy a sliver of hope for Qian Renxue!

"Hmph! A deathbed struggle!" Yu Yuanzhen and Dugu Bo's expressions shifted slightly as they retreated to defend.

BOOM—!!!

The self-detonation of a Title Douluo was terrifyingly powerful! A massive energy storm swept outward, causing large sections of the cliffs on both sides of Falling Eagle Ravine to collapse!

In that very moment of chaos and energy shielding caused by the explosion, a holy, noble, yet endlessly furious and cold aura erupted from the "Xue Qinghe" (Qian Renxue) who had been sitting motionless! The phantom of a Six-Winged Angel flashed behind her!

Without hesitation, she crushed a prepared item inscribed with complex angel runes, and a searing golden light instantly enveloped her!

"You think you can leave?" Chen Xin's eyes sharpened. The Seven Kill Sword transformed into a beam of ultimate light, piercing through the turbulent energy of the explosion and slashing fiercely at the golden glow!

Slash!

The golden light was torn apart by the sharp sword aura, and a muffled groan of pain could be faintly heard as droplets of golden blood scattered into the air.

But it was a split second too late. The remaining golden light carried the severely wounded Qian Renxue, forcibly tearing through the barrier set by Bone Douluo, and vanished into the horizon, leaving no trace!

The energy storm gradually subsided, leaving Falling Eagle Ravine in ruins.

Snake Lance Douluo had fallen, leaving no corpse behind. Pufferfish Douluo had self-detonated, body and soul destroyed. Yet the most important target, "Xue Qinghe" (Qian Renxue), had successfully escaped at the cost of being severely wounded.

Ning Fengzhi put away the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, looking toward the direction Qian Renxue had disappeared with a grave expression. "She still managed to escape... Martial Soul Hall truly has many hidden cards."

Sword Douluo Chen Xin stood with his sword sheathed, saying calmly, "She was struck by my sword aura. Even if she doesn't die, she's lost half her life; she won't be able to stir up trouble for a while."

Bone Douluo dispelled the barrier and spat, "A pity we couldn't keep that imposter!"

Yu Yuanzhen and Dugu Bo also walked over, their expressions grim.

Although they had slain two Martial Soul Hall Title Douluo and severely wounded Qian Renxue, letting her escape had ultimately left behind a massive hidden danger.

"After this battle, the relationship between us and Martial Soul Hall is one of life and death," Ning Fengzhi said, looking around at the group with a heavy yet firm tone. "We must return immediately, reorganize our forces, and prepare to deal with the frantic retaliation that will surely follow from Martial Soul Hall! The Heaven Dou Empire must also be purged as soon as possible!"