Chapter 190 The Second Move and the Strength Clan
The commotion caused by Wu Ling and Tang Hao was enormous. Anyone with a bit of strength or in a high position could see that their power had surpassed that of an ordinary Titled Douluo. Therefore, within just two or three days, the information was sent to the desks of various powerful figures. Some powerful groups, like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, would even send people to check out the situation on the ground. The Bone Douluo that Wu Ling encountered in Suotuo City was sent for this reason.
As the Heaven Dou Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe naturally had information about this matter, and even a piece of soil from the scene was sent to him.
A day earlier, upon learning that the place was the site of a battle between Clear Sky Douluo and a certain Spirit Hall, and sensing the lingering flames in the soil, Qian Renxue almost mistook it for her grandfather, Qian Daoliu, the Grand Priest, personally taking action.
In her memory, only beings at level Level 98 or 99 could cause such an attack, and the fiery aura contained within it could only be the Holy Fire used by Qian Daoliu, which she remembered possessing that ability.
But now that Wu Ling has admitted it, putting aside everything else, just the destructive power alone makes Wu Ling's role comparable to Qian Daoliu. Just think, the Spirit Hall already had a level 99 Limit Douluo, and now with the addition of Wu Ling, whose attack Wu Ling is comparable to a Limit Douluo, if it weren't for the fact that launching a war would cause a lot of casualties, she would have thought of directly unifying the continent by force.
"Yes, although it's been accelerated, it's still relative to your previous plan. To avoid alerting the enemy, Xue Ye's death date is set for two years from now. During this period, you still need to continuously erode his power and elevate your own position."
In this way, Xue Ye, the emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire, was easily sentenced to death by Wu Ling.
"I understand, but two years from now, will this medicine be one of those latent poisons?" Qian Renxue asked, taking out a test tube and shaking the pale green liquid inside in her hand.
Wu Ling chuckled at this. "No, no, no, poisons are outdated. Even the most exquisite poison will eventually be discovered and detected. Therefore, this is not only not a poison, but also a great tonic. However, it's a bit too much of a tonic."
Qian Renxue had some knowledge of cultivation, politics, and various things like art, but she had never really delved into medicine or the human body because it was too profound. Therefore, she had some doubts about Wu Ling's plan.
She tried to understand the meaning. Although she didn't understand the human body, she still understood some principles. So after thinking for a while, she wondered, "Does 'over-supplementing the body' mean something like 'when yang is excessive, it declines' or 'things reach their extremes and then reverse'?"
Wu Ling nodded and explained to Qian Renxue, "Yes, more or less. The human body can be said to be the most delicate tool in the world. It can continue to function after major damage, or it can completely collapse due to the slightest malfunction."
These medicines work by significantly enhancing the function of a particular organ in the body. Initially, Xue Ye not only remains unaffected but also feels invigorated. However, over time, as other organs can no longer keep up with the efficiency of the affected organ, the body begins to break down.
Even if a doctor examines him, they will only find that his health is not only poor, but too good, obviously due to excessive consumption of delicacies. However, because of the effects of these drugs, no matter how much he adjusts his diet, he will not be able to change the outcome.
Of course, this plan also has flaws. First, it is not obvious for people with great strength, because as long as one is strong enough, one can adjust the organs in one's body. However, Xue Ye is clearly not within this scope.
Secondly, if Xue Ye, in a moment of desperation, accidentally ingested a certain Immortal Herb that could harmonize his body, or a sufficient quantity of spiritual herbs specifically designed to regulate his body, he might recover.
Therefore, there is a second step in this plan.
At this point, Wu Ling looked behind Qian Renxue and said, "Elder Poison, come here for a moment."
The Poison Elder that Wu Ling mentioned is Dugu Bo, who was sent by Wu Ling to infiltrate the Heaven Dou Royal Family after joining the Spirit Hall. Not only Dugu Bo, but Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo Gui Mei had also arrived when Wu Ling came to Heaven Dou City to find Qian Renxue. They had just been sent by Wu Ling to do some things and were now gathering here. While Wu Ling and Qian Renxue were chatting in the pavilion, the three Titled Douluo were also talking not far behind them.
It was called a conversation, but it was really just Dugu Bo and Yue Guan bickering, with Gui Mei standing quietly to the side. Now, hearing Wu Ling's call, Dugu Bo glared at Yue Guan and then went to Wu Ling and Qian Renxue's side.
" Your His Highness the Holy Son, is there anything I can help you with?" As he spoke, Dugu Bo glanced at Qian Renxue discreetly. Although he knew that Xue Qinghe was from the Spirit Hall, this was the first time he had seen her in her true form.
Wu Ling repeated the plan to him again. As someone who often dealt with poison, Dugu Bo instantly understood Wu Ling's plan: to use highly nourishing substances to disrupt the balance within Xue Ye's body. In that case, even if a god came, he would die because of his own actions, and Dugu Bo would be the last insurance and the fuse.
If Xue Ye were to consume the medicinal herb that could restore his health after his body began to weaken, Dugu Bo, as an expert in poisons, would be summoned by Crown Prince Xue Qinghe to treat him. At that time, if Dugu Bo made a slight adjustment to the medicine, the accumulated "nourishment" would explode after a period of dormancy, and then... Qian Renxue would be able to ascend to the throne.
After explaining the preparations to Qian Renxue and Dugu Bo, Wu Ling called over Gui Mei and Yue Guan.
"Elders, how did things go?"
Upon hearing Wu Ling's question, Gui Mei handed over some information to Wu Ling without hesitation. In Heaven Dou City, where there were no Titled Douluo, the Soul Douluo had no idea about his abilities. Therefore, the information Wu Ling wanted was collected completely in a short time. Of course, some of the information was obtained from Salas, who was stationed in the Martial Soul Sanctuary.
After receiving the intelligence, Wu Ling casually flipped through it without any attempt to conceal it, and Qian Renxue simply tilted her head and saw everything.
" The Strength Clan, huh? What, Wu Ling, are you planning to attack them?"
"Not only that, I have plans for all four families under the Clear Sky Sect. I'll win over those that can be recruited, and wipe out the rest. Take the Strength Clan, for example. Their current patriarch, Tai Tan, is a typical die-hard loyalist of the Clear Sky Sect, and they can only have one fate." After confirming that the information matched his memory, Wu Ling casually tossed it onto the table.
"Perfect, let's use my battle with Clear Sky Douluo a while ago as an excuse. Clear Sky Douluo attacked the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall, and this information was provided by the Strength Clan..."