The old sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi's father, was from the same era as Qian Daoliu.
His name was Ning Yue.
This man had been a genius even among spirit masters.
After reaching Soul King, support-system spirit masters cultivated at an extremely slow pace. Reaching Soul Saint required at least thirty years.
Yet he had reached Soul Saint in just twenty years.
If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda had not been limited to seven Soul Rings, he would likely have already reached the realm of Title Douluo.
Although spirit masters with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul only had seven Soul Rings, barring accidental death, they could live to be one hundred and fifty.
He was now one hundred and twenty-five years old, only five years younger than Qian Daoliu.
"Father, what is this old man's background?" Ning Fengzhi asked in confusion.
"This man is practically an ancient turtle. He was from the same era as your grandfather. I doubt many people on the continent have even heard of his deeds!" Ning Yue looked at him, his tone carrying a hint of disbelief.
"Before the previous Pope took office, this man was Spirit Hall's Adjudicator Elder. It could be said that this was the most stable period on the continent, bar none!"
"Against those Fallen Spirit Masters, he used ruthless methods. The total number of Fallen Spirit Masters killed by the Seven Great Sects combined was not even as many as he killed alone."
"Tell me, how could someone with such a heavy killing intent still be alive? It simply defies reason!"
After Ning Yue finished speaking, his agitation made him unable to stop himself from coughing twice.
"Father, don't get so worked up." Ning Fengzhi was about to step forward, but he was stopped.
"Fengzhi, as long as that old fellow isn't dead, never go up against Spirit Hall. Even if Xue Ye asks you to help him take action, you must never agree!"
"Back then, the elders of the Seven Great Sects refused to believe it. The consequences were miserable. The compensation alone totaled at least eighty million Gold Soul Coins."
Ning Yue knew that his son, for the sect's future, had grown very close to the Heaven Dou Empire.
But when it involved the sect's interests, there could be absolutely no carelessness.
"Father, no matter how formidable he is, he is already in his twilight years. Perhaps he cannot stir up much trouble anymore."
"With Uncle Sword and Uncle Bone assisting us, the sect will be fine."
Ning Fengzhi still clung to a sliver of hope. With two Title Douluo guarding the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, what danger was there to fear?
Ning Yue immediately said, "Foolish! No one knows how many Title Douluo that old fellow has nurtured!"
"When it came to judging people, he was the most ruthless of all. Three Title Douluo once emerged among the Fallen Spirit Masters, one of whom even possessed rank ninety-five Soul Power!"
"Yet he set out with seven Title Douluo. Four of the seven were rank ninety-seven, while the other three were rank ninety-four. None of them were people we had ever seen before."
"He may have retired, but no one can imagine just how powerful the forces under his control are."
Ning Yue knew full well how formidable Qian Yufeng was. Though he was clearly only a Soul Douluo, he could summon a large group of Title Douluo willing to work for him.
More importantly, these people were all super experts who were not registered with Spirit Hall.
There was one more thing Ning Yue had not mentioned: Sword Douluo's father had sparred with him back then.
Both had possessed eight-ring strength, and even after advancing to nine rings, Qian Yufeng had blocked five strikes of the Kill Character Art.
The defensive power of his Martial Soul far surpassed that of the current Diamond Mammoth and Plate Armor Giant Rhinoceros.
Ning Fengzhi was utterly shocked. If this old man was still alive, wouldn't Spirit Hall's position be as stable as Mount Tai?!
He had originally thought that, after inheriting the position of sect master, he would be able to display his talents. Who would have thought he was still just a novice player?
The father and son of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect were discussing this, and the reactions of the other powers went without saying.
Quite a few old fellows who were still alive harbored deep fear toward Qian Yufeng, this senior from the previous generation.
Their fathers had been frightened senseless by all the compensation payments.
Many cursed inwardly, Old bastard, why are you still alive?!
The old clan leader of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan immediately had someone notify the current Yu Yuanzhen not to let relations with Spirit Hall become too strained.
He had personally experienced Qian Yufeng's methods back then. Such a thing absolutely could not happen a second time.
After Yu Yuanzhen succeeded as clan leader, he ignored many of Spirit Hall's proposals for cooperation.
The relationship between the two sides had also grown increasingly rigid. Even when the honorary elders convened, Yu Yuanzhen never attended.
Even the mighty Clear Sky Sect gave Spirit Hall some face in this regard, but Yu Yuanzhen refused to do so.
Pope Qian Xunji surely harbored a great deal of dissatisfaction and was merely waiting for an opportunity to settle accounts with them.
Now that the undying old monster Qian Yufeng was still alive, going against Spirit Hall was no different from courting death.
As for those noble old masters living in seclusion in Heaven Dou City for their retirement, there was even less need to mention them.
Back then, Qian Yufeng had extorted no small amount of gold from them in order to deal with Fallen Spirit Masters.
They paid money to ensure their safety, but there had simply been too many times!
If Qian Yufeng knew what they were thinking, he would surely smile and say, "I'm only one hundred and eighty years old. This is precisely the age to venture out into the world!"
What a joke. He currently had a lifespan of five hundred years. At one hundred and eighty, he had only lived through one-third of his life!
Returning to Qian Yufeng, he was walking toward the rendezvous point when a familiar voice sounded behind him.
"Senior, when did you come to Heaven Dou City?"
Hearing this, he turned around and saw that it was Dugu Bo.
The other's complexion had improved slightly compared to before, but the faint fishy stench clinging to him remained impossible to conceal.
"Dugu Bo, I came to Heaven Dou City to see an old friend for the last time. Now it is time for me to return."
"Where are you headed?"
Qian Yufeng asked, but he did not inquire about Dugu Bo's physical condition.
Dugu Bo's eyes flickered slightly. He stepped forward and said softly, "Senior, I really found a peculiar place in Sunset Forest. You were right; there truly was an opportunity for me there."
"This is not the place to talk. Please follow me."
Qian Yufeng pretended to be surprised. "All right, lead the way."
Afterward, Dugu Bo brought him to his residence in a courtyard outside Heaven Dou City.
As soon as they entered the room, Dugu Bo immediately bowed.
"Senior, I originally did not believe what you said, but I still went to Sunset Forest out of curiosity."
"I discovered a special valley where ice and fire intertwined. The center resembled a spring, but it was filled with Fire Poison and cold poison. Yet the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor Poison in my body was also suppressed."
Qian Yufeng nodded and smiled. "It seems you are the one fated for this place."
But he also sighed. "However, merely suppressing the poison is only a temporary measure."
Dugu Bo deeply agreed. This time, after returning, he intended to live in that place and study a method to suppress the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor Poison.
"Senior, I plan to conduct long-term research there. Would you be interested in going with me to take a look?"
Faced with Dugu Bo's invitation, Qian Yufeng naturally accepted gladly.
That was the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well!
Which Douluo transmigrator would not covet it?!
"Mm, I would indeed like to investigate this miraculous place."
"Wait here a moment. I'll call someone."
After saying this, Qian Yufeng took out an Assembly Signal Flare and pulled the firing cord toward the sky.
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