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However, Xue Ye still said to Xue Qinghe:

"Qinghe, why don't you share your own thoughts on this?"

Regarding this, the person disguised as Xue Qinghe spoke up:

"Father, I think if this is true, we must find a way to eliminate them. But since everyone knows these two possess such talent, it is impossible for them to be without protection. Therefore, to eliminate them, we would need at least a Title Douluo-level powerhouse. Do we even have a Title Douluo in our imperial family?"

After saying this, Xue Qinghe glanced at Xue Xing before continuing:

"So, my thought is, should we send a message to Teacher and see what the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect thinks? See if they are willing to take action. After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has two Title Douluos, and they are the renowned Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo."

As for that glance from Xue Qinghe, Xue Xing wore a troubled expression. He did not like this nephew of his. In the past, because he had helped the Poison Douluo Dugu Bo, Dugu Bo had stood behind him. At that time, Dugu Bo was the only Title Douluo associated with the imperial family, and his weight in Xue Ye's eyes was significant.

However, for some unknown reason, Dugu Bo suddenly disappeared a few years ago, and his granddaughter Dugu Yan, who was studying in Heaven Dou City, vanished along with him.

At the time, some said Dugu Bo had offended someone and fled with his granddaughter, while others claimed his entire family had been wiped out. Xue Xing had always propagated the first theory, even claiming that Dugu Bo would soon return to Heaven Dou City, all in an attempt to maintain his influence within the imperial family through Dugu Bo's name.

But as the years passed and Dugu Bo still did not appear, Xue Xing's status in the empire became very awkward, not to mention the position of Xue Beng, whom he supported.

That was why he felt so awkward after seeing Xue Qinghe's gaze just now; deep down, Xue Xing had already accepted the theory that Dugu Bo was dead.

Hearing Xue Qinghe's words, Xue Ye sighed, nodded, and said:

"Indeed, now we can only look to the two Title Douluos of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Xue Ye then continued to say to Xue Qinghe:

"In that case, Qinghe, you shall head to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to negotiate with Sect Master Ning. If there is anything the Heaven Dou Empire needs to contribute, we will certainly do our part."

Hearing this, Xue Qinghe replied:

"Father, I will set off immediately."

With that, Xue Qinghe left the imperial study and headed outside.

Following Xue Qinghe's departure, Dai Feng in the Star Luo Empire also received the news.

Unlike the Heaven Dou Empire, although the Star Luo Empire's succession system was cruel, it was precisely because of this system that every Star Luo Emperor was an ambitious, talented, and ruthless individual.

Coupled with the Martial Soul Fusion Skills of the imperial Dai Clan and the Zhu Clan, the combat power of the Star Luo Empire was incredibly formidable.

Upon learning of this, Dai Feng immediately summoned the head of the Zhu Clan, Zhu Zhuqing's father, Zhu Lingtian.

He then said to Zhu Lingtian:

"Lingtian, you are aware of the two geniuses who appeared in Spirit Hall. Intelligence has just arrived that these two have actually left Spirit City. Their existence will affect the grand plans of our Star Luo Empire, so I want you and Xiao Yu to take action together to eliminate them. If there is danger, leave immediately; you and Xiao Yu must not come to any harm."

This Xiao Yu was naturally the wife of Zhu Lingyu and also the younger sister of Dai Feng. Intermarriage between the Dai and Zhu clans was the norm, and because of this, Zhu Lingtian and Dai Yu possessed a Martial Soul Fusion Skill. With one being a Title Douluo and the other a Soul Douluo, their combined strength was immense, which was why Dai Feng chose to send them.

Hearing this, Zhu Lingtian replied:

"Your Majesty, I understand. Xiao Yu and I will find a way to complete the mission. It just so happens that I can also visit my youngest daughter and the Third Prince in the Heaven Dou Empire."

After speaking, Zhu Lingtian set off. He certainly took the threat of Qian Renxue and Tai Yi—who could potentially thwart the Star Luo Empire's unification plans—seriously. While externally Zhu Lingtian might only be a Duke of the Star Luo Empire, given the relationship between the Zhu and Dai clans, it would be no exaggeration to call him the executive vice-emperor of the Star Luo Empire.

The two families were deeply intertwined; as long as the Dai Clan stood, the Zhu Clan could not fall. Thus, Zhu Lingtian immediately called for his wife and departed.

Consequently, the Star Luo Empire became the first faction to dispatch people to deal with Qian Renxue and Tai Yi.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect naturally received the news as well. Yu Yuanzhen summoned his younger brother, Yu Luomian, and asked:

"What do you think?"

Hearing this, Yu Luomian expressed:

"I think this might be a trap. With two such geniuses, how could Spirit Hall not send people to protect them?"

Hearing Yu Luomian's words, Yu Yuanzhen said:

"I think so too, but this is also an opportunity. If we don't act now, there will be no chance once they return to Spirit City. None of us are a match for that old man Qian Daoliu."

Hearing this, Yu Luomian naturally understood that what his elder brother Yu Yuanzhen said was true, so he replied:

"Brother, the Upper Three Sects are of one mind. Since we fear they have protection, why don't we go to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and call upon Ning Fengzhi, as well as Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo? With Ning Fengzhi's support and the three of you Title Douluos, we might just be able to eliminate them."

Hearing Yu Luomian's words, Yu Yuanzhen also felt this was an opportunity, so he said:

"In that case, you will depart with me immediately to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to discuss this with Ning Fengzhi."

Yu Luomian nodded, and together with Yu Yuanzhen, he left the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect to head toward the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Thus, both the Heaven Dou Empire and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect were heading to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, causing three major powers to converge there at once.

As Xue Qinghe traveled to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the panicked expression was gone from his face. As the person disguised as Xue Qinghe, he had initially been worried that Young Mistress Qian Renxue and Young Master Tai Yi might be ambushed.

Therefore, after leaving the palace, he had sent the information to the Spirit Hall branch in Heaven Dou City. After reporting it, he immediately learned that the Grand Elder had long known about this matter and that three other Elders and two Spirit Hall deacons were secretly protecting the Young Mistress and Young Master.

The plan was to wipe out all those who dared to act recklessly. So now, Xue Qinghe was thinking that once he arrived at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he would strongly urge their two Title Douluos to take action, so that they could be dealt with once and for all by the deployed Elders and deacons, removing a future threat for Spirit Hall.