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Shui Ruyue's heart sank into despair. Unwilling to accept it, she asked, "Sect Master Ning, is that really true?"

Ning Fengzhi's expression did not change. "Of course it is."

"If that is the case, then... I'll take my leave."

"Take care."

Sitting in the carriage, Shui Ruyue looked utterly dejected. She had not expected Ning Fengzhi to truly support Spirit Hall.

As for why? The main reason was Ning Fengzhi's final answer.

As everyone knew, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had always remained neutral. Even if it secretly supported the Heaven Dou Empire, it would never admit so openly.

Yet Ning Fengzhi had answered just like that. He was declaring his position—he was not siding with Spirit Hall!

Wasn't that just covering his ears while stealing a bell? If he truly did not support Spirit Hall, why had he cooperated with it for so many years, and become increasingly enthusiastic about it?

He was afraid that the Heaven Dou Empire would make things difficult for him, which was why he was so eager to declare his stance.

Now that it had come to this, if he were truly innocent, why would he need to make such an unnecessary move? A clear conscience feared no accusation.

The more someone wanted to cover something up, the more they would subconsciously do the opposite!

Shui Ruyue murmured to herself, "Even if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect hasn't joined Spirit Hall, it's probably not far from it. Sigh..."

Elsewhere, in an unnamed hotel.

As LadyDevimon closed the projection, Dongfang Yu let out a soft laugh.

He knew Ning Fengzhi would not disappoint him, but he had not expected the result to be this good. Ning Fengzhi had actually stated outright that he supported the Heaven Dou Empire.

Once words like that