Tang Xiao Crushed, Ning Fengzhi Paid to Save His Life

However, how could Golden Crocodile Douluo just stand by and watch Tang Xiao stack his hammers?

Suddenly, Golden Crocodile Douluo's fifth Soul Ring lit up, and the Golden Crocodile King opened its blood-red maw, letting out a deafening roar.

"Roar!" The roar was like a thunderclap from the heavens, and the huge sound wave, carrying a terrifying mental impact, crashed down on Tang Xiao like a tangible wave.

Tang Xiao felt a buzzing sound in his mind, as if an invisible hammer had struck his soul.

His consciousness went blank for a moment, and the Clear Sky Hammer in his hand froze.

The rhythmic stacking of hammers in the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer interrupted.

Although Tang Xiao's mental strength was extremely powerful, he only dazed for a moment before regaining his senses. But that brief pause was enough for Golden Crocodile Douluo to launch a fatal attack.

When Tang Xiao came to his senses, Golden Crocodile Douluo had already rushed in front of him.

The Golden Crocodile King crossed its two front paws in front of its chest, the tips of its paws gleaming with a breathtaking golden light.

Golden Crocodile Douluo's Sixth Soul Ring lit up.

Sixth Soul Skill: Golden Crocodile Frenzy Strike!

The Golden Crocodile King suddenly swung its front claws out, and two intersecting golden slashes shot out from the air, like two giant golden scissors, slicing Tang Xiao in half.

The power contained in those two strikes instantly turned Tang Xiao's face deathly pale.

He didn't have time to think. Almost instinctively, Tang Xiao panicked and hurriedly used the Clear Sky Nine Absolutes Collapse Character Secret, while his fifth Soul Ring flashed as he unleashed his only defensive Soul Skill, Clear Sky Protection.

Even so, he was still blasted away by Golden Crocodile Douluo's sixth Soul Skill, and Tang Xiao was severely injured, spitting out blood.

Tang Xiao's eyes hardened, ready to fight to the death. Just then, a Spatial Rift appeared in the forest, and three figures emerged from it, blocking Tang Xiao and Golden Crocodile Douluo.

The leader, dressed in a moon-white robe, with a refined and otherworldly appearance, held a magnificent scepter inlaid with Seven-Colored Gems. He was none other than Ning Fengzhi, the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Two elderly men stood on either side of him.

The old man on the left was slender, dressed in a green robe, with a sharp sword aura emanating from him. He was none other than Sword Douluo Chen Xin, Level 96 Super Douluo.

The old man on the right was burly, but thin as a skeleton; he was none other than Gu Rong, the Bone Douluo Gu Rong, a level 95 Defense System Titled Douluo.

Bone Douluo Gu Rong stepped forward, crossed his arms in front of his chest, and a huge bone shield instantly materialized, blocking the way for the three of them.

"Boom!" The golden slash slammed into the bone shield, unleashing a blinding light.

Two deep cracks appeared on the surface of the bone shield, but it did not break.

Gu Rong grunted and took half a step back, leaving two deep craters in the ground beneath his feet, but he managed to withstand the blow.

Golden Crocodile Douluo retracted his front paws, his gaze coldly sweeping over Ning Fengzhi and the other two before finally settling on Ning Fengzhi.

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?" Golden Crocodile Douluo's face was cold, his voice carrying a hint of displeasure. "Ning Fengzhi, are you going to stop me?"

Ning Fengzhi bowed slightly, his posture respectful yet not servile, and said in a gentle tone, "How dare this junior obstruct senior? This junior only wishes to buy Lord Xiaotian's life from senior."

"Oh?" Golden Crocodile Douluo raised an eyebrow, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes. "Buy his life? What can you offer?"

Ning Fengzhi didn't say much. He gently touched his Storage Ring with his right hand, and a lead box appeared in his palm. He slowly opened the lead box.

A domineering and powerful aura emanated from the box, carrying a kind of ancient pressure.

Inside the lead box, a bone lay quietly.

The bone was golden in color and shaped like a section of the spine, with a warm, lustrous sheen on its surface.

"Senior, this is a piece of the Torso Soul Bone of a 70,000-year-old Golden Earth Dragon." Ning Fengzhi's voice was unhurried. "The Golden Earth Dragon is the king among earth-attribute dragon-type Soul Beast. Its Torso Soul Bone contains the Earth Power, which can greatly enhance the Soul Master's blood strength and physical defense."

"I've heard that your Golden Crocodile King Martial Soul is also an Earth-attribute Super Martial Soul, so this Torso Soul Bone should be extremely compatible with your attributes."

Golden Crocodile Douluo's gaze fell on the Golden Earth Dragon's Torso Soul Bone, and his pupils suddenly contracted.

Among the six Soul Bone of Soul Master, the Torso Soul Bone Torso Soul Bone is the most precious.

Golden Crocodile Douluo has now collected five Soul Bone, but is missing only one Torso Soul Bone.

There were a few Torso Soul Bone in the Worship Hall, but they were either incompatible in terms of attributes or not old enough, and none of them could perfectly match his Golden Crocodile King Martial Soul.

The Torso Soul Bone of the 70,000-year-old Golden Earth Dragon before him seemed to have been tailor-made for him.

The Golden Earth Dragon and the Golden Crocodile King are both top-tier earth-attribute Beast Martial Soul, and both lean towards strength, making their attribute compatibility almost perfect.

If he can fuse with this Torso Soul Bone, his physical condition and blood energy, which have declined due to old age, can return to their peak. He might even be able to go further and break through to the legendary Level-99 Limit Douluo realm!

Golden Crocodile Douluo has been stuck at Level 98 for decades, unable to break through that final step. This Torso Soul Bone may be the key to his breakthrough.

However, Golden Crocodile Douluo did not lose his mind because of a Soul Bone. He slowly withdrew his gaze, shook his head, and said calmly, "Not enough."

Ning Fengzhi was slightly taken aback.

Golden Crocodile Douluo continued, "When I fought Tang Xiao just now, I confirmed that Tang Xiao has a full Soul Bone."

If I kill him, I can obtain six Soul Bone. The combined value of those six Soul Bone will certainly far exceed that of this single piece of Golden Earth Dragon Torso Soul Bone.

Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi's expression changed.

Tang Xiao actually possessed six Soul Bone!

It should be noted that Soul Bone are extremely rare treasures. Even for Titled Douluo, having two Soul Bone is already considered a sign of great wealth.

Tang Xiao actually possessed a complete set of six Soul Bone; the Clear Sky Sect's foundation was truly astonishing.

Ning Fengzhi glanced at Tang Xiao behind him. Tang Xiao's face was pale and there was blood on the corner of his mouth, but his eyes held a complicated expression, a mixture of gratitude and guilt.

Ning Fengzhi sighed inwardly. The reason he came to rescue Tang Xiao today was out of the sense of kinship among the Upper Three Sects. If Tang Xiao died at the hands of Golden Crocodile Douluo today, the Clear Sky Sect would be leaderless and would inevitably fall into internal strife.

Given the easily angered nature of the Clear Sky Sect members, they might easily lose their temper and provoke the Spirit Hall. If the Clear Sky Sect is wiped out, it would be a terrible thing for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Regardless, Tang Xiao must leave alive today.

Ning Fengzhi gritted his teeth and took out a jade box from his Storage Soul Tool.

The jade box is entirely emerald green, carved from the finest Cold Jade, with Sisi of cold air seeping out from its seams.

Ning Fengzhi slowly opened the jade box, and a powerful life force surged out from it.

Inside the jade box lay a strange herb. The herb was entirely emerald green, its leaves as if carved from jade, while its roots were milky white, with faintly visible milky white light spots flowing slowly within them, like the blood of a living creature.

"Senior Golden Crocodile, this is a medicinal herb with immense vitality." Ning Fengzhi's voice carried a hint of reluctance. "I don't know Fengzhi specific name, but according to the appraisal of the pharmacists of my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the life essence contained in this herb is extremely pure. Even Titled Douluo who is on the verge of death can have their lifespan extended by several years after consuming it."

Golden Crocodile Douluo's eyes suddenly lit up.

At his age, his physical condition and blood circulation were irreversibly declining.

If he had this herb, and combined it with that piece of Golden Earth Dragon Torso Soul Bone, he would be 50% confident that he could break through to Level-99 Limit Douluo!

Moreover, the vitality of this herb is so pure that if Zhao Ming were to refine it into a pill and fully unleash its vitality, the effect would undoubtedly be even better.

However, Golden Crocodile Douluo did not immediately agree. He narrowed his eyes, pondered for a moment, and suddenly said, "I'm a little short on cash lately, so I'll add another 100 million Gold Soul Coin."

One hundred million Gold Soul Coin —this number is astronomical for ordinary Soul Master, enough to bankrupt a medium-sized sect.

But for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, money has never been a problem.

Ning Fengzhi didn't even hesitate; he took out a Gold Soul Coin Card from his Storage Soul Tool and handed it to Golden Crocodile Douluo with both hands.

Golden Crocodile Douluo took the Gold Soul Coin Card, checked the amount inside with his spiritual power, and nodded in satisfaction.

He put the lead box, jade box, and Gold Soul Coin Card into his Storage Soul Tool, then turned to look at Tang Xiao.

Tang Xiao remained standing in the same spot. He had already retracted the Clear Sky Hammer, but his body was taut, like a fully drawn bow, ready to deal with any unexpected event.

Golden Crocodile Douluo looked at Tang Xiao, and after a moment, he slowly spoke. His voice no longer carried the killing intent of before, but only an unquestionable majesty remained.

"Tang Xiao, you're lucky today. Someone's willing to pay a hefty price for your life. I'll let you go this time."

Upon hearing this, Tang Xiao's tense body relaxed slightly, but he didn't speak, only quietly watching Golden Crocodile Douluo.

Golden Crocodile Douluo's voice suddenly turned cold. "But you better remember this, if anyone from the Clear Sky Sect dares to come out of the mountain again, I will definitely kill them without mercy."

"At that time, even if Ning Fengzhi offered his Soul Bone and herbs, or even if he brought the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, it still wouldn't save your life."

After saying this, Golden Crocodile Douluo didn't look at Tang Xiao again. With a flash, he transformed into a golden light and flew towards the direction of Heaven Dou City.

In the wilderness, only Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, Gu Rong, and Tang Xiao remained.

Tang Xiao remained silent for a moment, then slowly turned around and bowed deeply to Ning Fengzhi.

"Sect Master Ning, I will forever remember Tang Xiao life-saving grace today." Tang Xiao's voice was hoarse and low, carrying an undisguised weakness. "If Sect Master Ning hadn't arrived in time, I'm afraid I would have perished here today."

Ning Fengzhi quickly stepped forward to help Tang Xiao up, shaking his head and saying, "Sect Leader Tang, you flatter me. The Upper Three Sects are of one family; how could I Fengzhi, stand by and watch him die?"

The Spirit Hall is now very powerful. After returning to the mountain this time, Sect Leader Tang should exercise restraint and not easily return to the mountain again.

Tang Xiao straightened up, sighed, and nodded to Ning Fengzhi in agreement.

"Fifth Uncle, I am utterly incompetent. Today, I almost couldn't even bring your ashes back." Tang Xiao's voice trembled with a sob. "But rest assured, I swear to heaven that one day I will avenge you. The blood debt the Angel Lineage owes my Clear Sky Sect will be repaid tenfold!"

Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi's eyes flashed with understanding. He had previously received information that Tang Fangrui, the Fifth Elder of the Clear Sky Sect, had died in Heaven Dou City, and that the person who made the move was most likely someone from the Spirit Hall. Now, hearing what Tang Xiao said, it should be Le Zhengming who made the move.

"Sect Leader Tang, please accept my condolences." Ning Fengzhi sighed and said, "Fengzhi have heard about the Fifth Elder's matter. However, Sect Leader Tang is probably more aware of the Spirit Hall's current strength than Fengzhi."

Tang Xiao remained silent; he was well aware of the Spirit Hall's strength.

The Super Douluo in the Worship Hall are all peerless powerhouses who have shaken the continent.

Not to mention, the Spirit Hall also controls the largest army of Soul Master on the continent, with influence spanning both empires.

The Clear Sky Sect has been in seclusion for many years, and although its strength has been steadily increasing, it would be tantamount to throwing an egg against a rock if it were to rashly start a war with the Spirit Hall.

But the hatred in Tang Xiao's heart burned like wildfire, and he couldn't suppress it no matter what.

"Sect Master Ning, I will remember your kindness today. When I return to the mountain, I will prepare a generous gift and have it delivered to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to express my gratitude for saving my life today."

Ning Fengzhi waved his hand, about to say something, but Tang Xiao had already turned around and strode away into the distance.

Ning Fengzhi watched Tang Xiao's departing figure without saying a word for Jiujiu.

"Fengzhi, Tang Xiao a man of fierce character. Having suffered such a great humiliation today, I'm afraid he won't let it go easily," Sword Douluo Chen Xin suddenly spoke, his voice low and hoarse.

"I know," Ning Fengzhi sighed, "But the Upper Three Sects are closely connected, and I can't just stand by and watch Tang Xiao die at the hands of Golden Crocodile Douluo. As for the future, we can only take it one step at a time."

When Golden Crocodile Douluo returned to Heaven Dou City, it was already close to dawn.

He did not return to the Worship Hall, but went directly to the Pill Tower Headquarters.

At this time, most people in the Pill Tower were still asleep, with only the night guards still on duty.

Upon seeing Golden Crocodile Douluo, the guards bowed respectfully. Golden Crocodile Douluo merely nodded slightly and walked straight into the depths of the Pill Tower.

He arrived at a quiet room on the top floor of the Pill Tower and knocked on the door.

"Come in," Zhao Ming's voice came from inside the door.

Golden Crocodile Douluo pushed open the door and entered. He saw Zhao Ming sitting cross-legged on a futon, with a Alchemy Furnace in front of him. Flames were leaping in the furnace, indicating that he was refining some kind of pill.

"Senior Golden Crocodile?" Zhao Ming was slightly taken aback when he saw Golden Crocodile Douluo. He stopped refining pills, stood up, and bowed respectfully. "Senior, is there something important that you have to visit so late at night?"

Without saying much, Golden Crocodile Douluo took out the jade box from his Storage Soul Tool and placed it in front of Zhao Ming.

"Take a look, old man, what kind of elixir can this be refined into?"

When Zhao Ming opened the jade box and sensed the immense vitality contained within the herb, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.