Ning Fengzhi's Worries! Please Welcome the Next "Victim"!

Heaven Dou City, inside the imperial palace.

Ning Fengzhi walked out of the great hall with a grave expression on his face.

When Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, brought the news to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he had departed immediately.

He had personally met with Emperor Xue Ye and sought out Dugu Yan to verify the details, ultimately concluding that Poison Douluo had indeed met with misfortune.

"That old poison-user may have a twisted personality, but he is a bona fide Title Douluo. Just what kind of person could render him completely powerless?"

Outside the great hall, Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong had been waiting for a long time.

They quickly learned more intelligence from Ning Fengzhi, and after hearing it, both frowned.

They were quite familiar with Dugu Bo; although he was weaker than them, his combat power was still not to be underestimated.

How could he have been inexplicably ambushed in his own lair, and seemingly handled with ease by his opponent in just a few moves?

Something was wrong—nine parts out of ten, it was wrong!

Ning Fengzhi led the way, and the three of them left the palace directly.

Arriving on the main streets of Heaven Dou City, they discussed what to do as they walked, feeling that the situation was extremely delicate.

"Whether it is the request of Emperor Xue Ye or the matter itself, it is necessary to go and take a look."

"I am only afraid now that this matter might be related to Martial Soul Hall; if so, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is likely in danger too!"

Ning Fengzhi looked worried, pacing back and forth.

As clever as he was, he could not have guessed that another plane was invading.

Therefore, his suspicions were locked onto Martial Soul Hall, and the more he thought about it, the more plausible it seemed.

Bibi Dong's strength and ambition were known to everyone in the high-level circles; it was not a secret at all.

It fit the current situation perfectly, and after a brief discussion with Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, the three reached a decision.

"Old friend, your strength is greater than mine, so go back to the sect with Fengzhi first; leave the investigation to me."

"If I do not return, it means Dugu Bo's disappearance was not a personal vendetta, and you must immediately recall all disciples for defense!"

Gu Rong grinned, revealing a helpless smile.

Even knowing it might be a trap, he still had to go.

Otherwise, without any intelligence, once the crisis truly descended, it would evolve into a catastrophe.

As for the candidates, Ning Fengzhi was the sect master and a support-type with no combat ability, so he was ruled out immediately.

Sword Douluo Chen Xin had a higher cultivation realm and was more suitable as a trump card, so Gu Rong volunteered to leave.

"Uncle Gu, be careful! Remember, prioritize reconnaissance!"

"If you discover anything amiss, you must ensure your own safety first."

Ning Fengzhi sighed, not attempting to dissuade him, knowing in his heart that someone had to take the risk.

Beside him, Chen Xin stared at Gu Rong with a complex expression, patting his old comrade on the shoulder, also having made his own assumptions.

"Don't push yourself!"

Chen Xin reminded him in a low voice.

Hearing this, Gu Rong curled his lips, feigning ease.

"Rest assured, I am stronger than Dugu Bo, not to mention I am already mentally prepared."

"Even if Bibi Dong strikes personally, can I not escape if I cannot win? Hurry back to the sect and wait for news!"

Having said that, Gu Rong did not stand on ceremony.

His Martial Soul bloomed, and his soul power propelled his body into the air.

Time was tight and there was no time to delay; ignoring the no-fly rules of Heaven Dou City, he flew straight toward the outskirts of the city.

Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin looked at each other, their eyes filled with faint anxiety, feeling that their premonitions were not good.

"Fengzhi, should we call Rongrong back first?"

"I heard that she is preparing to go to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy recently."

"It would be perfect for her to come home to visit; it would be best if nothing happens, but if it does, we can protect her immediately."

Chen Xin's words made Ning Fengzhi fall into thought, and he quickly nodded in agreement.

Between the lines, it was clear that in the current timeline, Shrek had just begun to make a name for itself.

As they spoke, the two hurried back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, completely unaware that someone nearby was secretly observing them.

Deep within the imperial palace, in a hidden corner, Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, stood before two powerhouses who were also discussing this matter.

"Young Miss, Gu Rong has left alone," Pufferfish Douluo whispered a reminder.

"I have already confirmed that this matter has nothing to do with Martial Soul Hall," Snake Lance Douluo added.

Qian Renxue's spirited eyes flickered with unease and agitation; her premonitions were always accurate.

"Elder Pufferfish, you set off a few minutes later; the destination is the Sunset Forest anyway, so he won't be able to run."

"If the target is powerful, come back and tell me directly. There is no need for us to handle trouble for the Heaven Dou Empire."

Clearly, Qian Renxue shared a similar mindset to Ning Fengzhi.

Going was a certainty, but one had to be sufficiently cautious.

Pufferfish Douluo bowed respectfully, waited a moment, and then his figure vanished abruptly like ink dissolving in water.

His movements did not disturb anyone, but Gu Rong on the other end was different, flying straight out of Heaven Dou City.

He was coincidentally spotted by Long Xingyu, who was disguised and had just emerged from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well on his way to the City of Slaughter, along with Dugu Bo.

"Gu Rong? Is that direction the Sunset Forest?"

At the city gates, Dugu Bo restrained all his aura.

He had disguised himself thoroughly to ensure he wouldn't be discovered by anyone.

Noticing Bone Douluo in the sky, he was momentarily stunned before realizing: was he going to "save him"?

His eyes flickered, but the next second he snapped back to reality—he was no longer a royal consultant, but a subordinate of the mysterious Lin Feng.

"Thinking of resisting? I advise you to abandon such thoughts." How could such a small movement escape the eyes of Long Xingyu? He grinned, revealing a playful, cold sneer.

"Ahem, rest assured, this old man is still counting on you to help Yan Yan treat her snake venom." Dugu Bo certainly dared not admit it, immediately adopting the posture of a seasoned veteran.

Long Xingyu walked into Heaven Dou City.

Hearing this, he shrugged nonchalantly, unimpressed.

Dugu Bo had been forced to surrender, so there was no loyalty to speak of; he simply had utility value.

It was best if he stayed honest; if he didn't, he would just trigger the Slave Brand. He wasn't worried at all about any tricks.

"Let's go, stop standing there."

Long Xingyu's gaze was like a torch, his tone sinking slightly.

The warning was clear, and Dugu Bo felt it immediately, hurriedly changing the subject.

"I say, aren't you worried at all? The one who just flew past was Bone Douluo Gu Rong."

"A level 95 Title Douluo, his Bone Dragon martial soul is balanced in both offense and defense; he is definitely not a weakling like me."

"The few little ones left at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well haven't even reached the ninth rank, have they? Why don't we head back first?"

Dugu Bo spoke this way, barely counting as a display of loyalty.

He shared intelligence on Gu Rong, his eyes fixed intently on Long Xingyu.

Regarding this ninth-rank powerhouse before him, and the even more mysterious Lin Feng, he still knew nothing.

Even though he had submitted, he hadn't gained any information, only guessing that their background was exaggerated and their ambitions were vast.

He was secretly planning to probe them, revealing Gu Rong's cultivation level to see how Long Xingyu would react.

"No need. Although Hao Chen and the others are only at the eighth rank, they are not inferior to the weakest ninth-rankers."

"United, they are enough to deal with that person just now, not to mention that His Majesty said he would send reinforcements."

"I know what you are thinking, there is no need to be so circuitous. The strength of the [Holy Demon Federation] far exceeds your imagination."

"In the foreseeable future, you will be extremely grateful for today's decision. Following the great His Majesty Lin Feng, even you will have the opportunity to become stronger, and perhaps even touch that supreme throne of a god..."