In the event hall, the atmosphere was calm.
Ning Fengzhi stared at the few lines of words on the letter paper, frowning. The requirements in the letter were simple and rude, leaving no room for maneuver.
"Submission, or destruction? What a loud tone!" Chen Xin stood aside, with a faint sense of sharp sword intent, and the sharp breath made the surrounding air sting, "Spirit Hall, this Holy Son, do you really think that we Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect are made of clay?"
Gu Rong sighed and said in a deep voice, "Old swordsman, don't be impulsive. Tang Hao is dead, and even Clear Sky Hammer was crushed by that Qian Renyuan in public. Now Heaven Dou City defense and Royal Knights all fell into the hands of the prince Xue Qinghe, and Xue Xing and Xue Beng were executed. This Heaven Dou Empire has actually changed."
Ning Fengzhi rubbed his eyebrows, his voice was still gentle, but he could not hide his heaviness. "Uncle Bone is right, Uncle Jian, now is not the time to act on impulse. Since Qian Renyuan dares to send this letter, it shows that he has absolute confidence."
Chen Xin frowned even more tightly. "What about Ning Rongrong? She is still at Heaven Dou City, do we have to watch her be controlled by others?"
"Ning Rongrong voluntarily stayed with Holy Son's Personal Guard. Qian Renyuan did not use her as a hostage to threaten us." Ning Fengzhi shook his head with a very sure tone, "This letter is for the whole Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. If we refuse directly, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will immediately become his next target to establish his authority."
There was a brief silence in the hall. Both Titled Douluo knew that without the top combat power of Tang Hao, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect alone would not be able to confront Spirit Hall, who is now in full swing.
Ning Fengzhi stood up with a deep gaze. "Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's wealth, trade routes and intelligence network are all over Heaven Dou. If Qian Renyuan wants to fully accept these things, it will take time. This is our bargaining chip."
"Fengzhi, you mean... to discuss cooperation?" Gu Rong asked.
"It can only be cooperation. However, with Tang Hao's death and Heaven Dou's military power changing hands, we have lost the previous qualifications for equal negotiation." Ning Fengzhi folded the black gold letter on the table and put it into Soul Tool's body. "If you want to preserve the sect, you must let him see our irreplaceable value."
He turned around and looked at the two Titled Douluo, his eyes gradually becoming determined.
"Uncle Jian, Uncle Bones, could you please come with me Heaven Dou City." Ning Fengzhi walked out, his voice echoing in the hall, "Come, prepare a car, go to Crown Prince's Residence."
Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, main peak hall.
Violent thunder elements were beating in the air. Yu Yuanzhen was sitting on the throne, holding the black gold letter with his thick fingers.
Below the main hall, several core elders looked solemn.
"Submission, or destruction." Yu Yuanzhen slowly read out the last line of the letter in a low voice.
Dazzling blue-purple lightning suddenly erupted from his palm.
With a muffled sound of "boom", the letter representing Spirit Hall Holy Son's will was instantly torn apart by the violent thunder and turned into a ball of charred debris falling down.
"Sect Master!" The Great Elder took a step forward, frowning, "Tang Hao is dead, Clear Sky Hammer is broken, Spirit Hall is now so arrogant. Although Qian Renyuan is only eleven years old, his methods are ruthless. If we refuse directly, I'm afraid..."
"What are you afraid of?" Yu Yuanzhen stood up abruptly, his tall and burly body like a mountain, his eyes flashing with lightning.
"You think I don't know Spirit Hall's current momentum?" Yu Yuanzhen snorted coldly, "Qian Renyuan can kill Tang Hao, so it's certainly not easy for me. But if you want me, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, to bow my head to an eleven-year-old kid with a yellow mouth?"
He waved his sleeves suddenly, and the powerful Soul Power wave made the elders take half a step back.
"If I kneel down today, how can my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon sect have the dignity to stand on the mainland? Should the pride that has been passed down for hundreds of years be broken into the hands of a child?" Yu Yuanzhen's voice was resolute.
The hall fell into dead silence.
The great elder straightened his back. "The sect leader is right, he would rather die standing than live on his knees."
"Pass my order!" Yu Yuanzhen's eyes were as bright as lightning. "From now on, recall all the direct disciples of the sect who are training and stationed outside. Turn on all the defensive formations on the main peak, and the entire sect will be on the highest alert."
He looked at the fragments of letters still smoking on the ground.
"I want to see how he Qian Renyuan will destroy me Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!"
The blackened letter fragments were completely turned into ashes in the embers of thunder and fire, and the urgent order to recall the clan members spread out of the sect like a sudden storm.
Star Luo Imperial Palace, deep in the hall.
Star Luo Emperor crumpled the black gold letter into a ball, and Soul Power swallowed it with his fingertips, and the letter instantly turned into ashes.
"Submit? Qian Renyuan thinks too highly of himself." The emperor's voice was low, revealing unquestionable coercion, "Heaven Dou's power has just changed, and he dares to stretch his hand in front of me. He really thinks that Star Luo Empire's cavalry is just a display!"
Below the steps, several close ministers held their breath and concentrated.
"Your Majesty, Heaven Dou The situation is currently unclear. If we rush to start a war at this time, there may be changes." An old minister spoke boldly.
"Of course I know." The emperor's voice was cold and hard, "But I can't be unresponsive to Heaven Dou's letter. Dai Mubai, that loser, was actually defeated by Zhu Zhuqing, and even the engagement contract was unilaterally torn up. This is no longer a private matter between the two juniors, but it tramples on the face of me, Star Luo Imperial Family, and the iron laws of the empire's inheritance!"
The marriage of the Star Luo Imperial Family and Nether Clan is the foundation of the empire. Zhu Zhuqing is in Heaven Dou. If not investigated, the majesty of the royal family will disappear.
"Pass my decree, immediately form a mission and go to Heaven Dou City." The emperor looked down at the ministers and made a decision, "Bring your letter of credence and go directly to see Xue Qinghe and Qian Renyuan. Tell them that Zhu Zhuqing is my Star Luo Imperial Family. Heaven Dou must hand him over and give me an explanation for breaking off the engagement!"
The old minister understood. "Your Majesty wants to test the bottom line of Heaven Dou's new game in the name of questioning?"
"It's not just the bottom line." The emperor leaned forward slightly, "Heaven Dou has just gone through a big change. It's still unclear who is in charge of Xue Qinghe and Qian Renyuan. The biggest task of the mission is to show me clearly Heaven Dou's military power has fallen into whose hands. The mobilization of troops at various checkpoints along the way and the layout of city defenses within Heaven Dou City must be investigated clearly, no matter how big or small. If Heaven Dou is powerful from outside, I will let them know who has the final say in this continent."
"According to the order!"
Half a day later, a mission under the banner of the Star Luo Imperial Family drove out of the capital. The heavy ruts rolled over the bluestone road. The mission, carrying the strongly worded letter of credence, went straight to the Heaven Dou Empire on the surface to prosecute the crime, but in reality they had hidden agendas.
Heaven Dou City, Crown Prince's Residence study room.
Hu Liena placed the three secret reports on the rosewood case in turn, and said in a capable voice, "Your Highness, the movements of the three parties have been confirmed."
"The first one, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Ning Fengzhi brought Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo. They drove into the city half an hour ago and went straight to Crown Prince's Residence."
"The second copy, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Yu Yuanzhen ordered the recall of all direct descendants who were traveling abroad. At the same time..." Hu Liena took out a brocade box, which contained a few pieces of burnt paper. "The fragments of the letter sent to True Dragon Mountain were sent back, and the thunder Soul Power was still on it."
"The third report, Star Luo Empire. Star Luo Empire, the mission left camp early this morning. The public announcement was 'the two countries have good relations and have agreed on a royal engagement.'"
Qian Renyuan picked up a piece of burnt paper in the brocade box and glanced at the information on the table.
"Ning Fengzhi came to see me with all their core strength, not to fight hard, but to raise the price. Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is a businessman. As long as the price is right, they know best how to take advantage of the trend."
He threw the scraps of paper back into the brocade box. "As for Yu Yuanzhen, his temper is as hard as ever. Returning the letter and recalling the clan members is a clear statement that he will close the mountain gate and refuse any solicitation."
Finally, he looked at the Star Luo Empire's information. "I came here under the guise of discussing marriage. Star Luo Empire wants to use the younger generation's marriage contract to find out the truth about Heaven Dou and test my bottom line."
There was a sound of footsteps outside the door.
A guard from the East Palace knelt down on one knee outside the door and loudly reported, "Your Highness, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Master Ning and his party have arrived outside the door!"
Qian Renyuan brushed his sleeves and stood up. "Let's go to the living room. Let's see what price this world's best assistant wants."
Crown Prince's Residence In the living room, sandalwood was curling up. Qian Renyuan sat at the main seat and looked at the three people in front of him. Ning Fengzhi was dressed in white, elegant and easy-going. Beside him, Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong were like two mountains, faintly exuding a sense of oppression.
The maid served the fragrant tea and then left silently. Ning Fengzhi picked up the teacup, brushed away the foam, but did not drink it, but put it back on the table smoothly. "His Highness the Holy Son This Crown Prince's Residence's tea is a bit cleaner than Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's."
Qian Renyuan leaned on the back of the chair and said in a calm tone, "Sect Master Ning, if you like it, take a few pounds with you when you leave. However, Sect Master Ning and two Titled Douluo visited today, not just to taste these few pieces of tea."
Ning Fengzhi smiled slightly, took out a letter with black gold patterns on the edges from his sleeve, and pushed it to the center of the table. "Ning received your highness's letter. What is said in the letter is very involved. Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Heaven Dou Imperial Family have been friends for many years, but they never put the entire sect on the gambling table easily."
Qian Renyuan glanced at the letter and did not reach out to take it. "In business, capital and chips are important. Since Sect Master Ning has attended the appointment, it means that Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's current chips are no longer enough for you to continue to sit on the sidelines."
Chen Xin frowned slightly, with the sword intention hidden on his fingertips. Gu Rong hummed and was about to speak, but Ning Fengzhi raised his hand to stop him.
Ning Fengzhi looked at Qian Renyuan's unruffled eyes, and his heart sank slightly. The fact that the other party was not in a hurry to make an offer showed that he was not afraid of Seven Treasure turning around and leaving. The few words he had prepared suddenly lost their focus. The initiative had changed hands since he stepped into this living room.
Ning Fengzhi stopped smiling, sat up straight, and his eyes became more solemn than ever before. He did not mention any of the conditions in the letter, nor did he say any more high-sounding words.
"His Highness the Holy Son, I would like to discuss a cooperation with you."