Meeting Blades

"Damn, are everyone in Spirit Hall this bold? They actually dared to threaten a prince of the Heaven Dou Empire in front of so many clans, factions, and civilian soul masters. Aren't they afraid of causing conflict between the Heaven Dou Empire and Spirit Hall?"

After seeing Mark Xier release his Martial Soul and Soul Rings, along with the undisguised killing intent he radiated, even Ning Hudie—who had received aristocratic etiquette training from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and was known in Moonlight Pavilion as a "model of elegance"—could not help blurting out a curse.

Ning Hudie knew full well that if something truly happened to Prince Yun Duo here in Skywater City today, the conflict between both sides would definitely escalate to the level of the Heaven Dou Empire and Spirit Hall. By then, the entire situation would spiral completely out of control.

"Mark Xier has completely lost his mind. By doing this, he is putting the Heaven Dou Empire and Spirit Hall directly in the spotlight. If this goes wrong, the war that only just ended with the Star Luo Empire may start all over again. When that happens, even our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect might get dragged in."

The moment Chen Jian saw Mark Xier preparing to make a move, his expression changed instantly. His normally taciturn, reticent nature had been forced into saying so much in one breath.

Though he was quiet and did not like talking, he was not stupid. If Mark Xier truly dared to attack Prince Yun Duo in front of so many clans, factions, and civilian soul masters, the Heaven Dou Empire would inevitably clash with Spirit Hall.

After all, if the master of a Spirit Hall main hall dared to lay hands on a prince of the Heaven Dou Empire today, would Spirit Hall dare to target Emperor Xue Ye himself tomorrow?

Moreover, once conflict broke out between the Heaven Dou Empire and Spirit Hall, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, with its countless ties of cooperation to the Heaven Dou Empire, would have no way to stay out of it.

--Bzz--Bzz--Bzz--

With that thought, Chen Jian hesitated no longer. He directly summoned his Seven Kill Sword Martial Soul and his eight Soul Rings as a Soul Douluo—two yellow, two purple, and four black—which rose and fell around his body.

Ning Hudie, who shared Chen Jian's thoughts, also directly summoned her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul and her seven Soul Rings as a Soul Sage—two yellow, two purple, and three black—which rose and fell around her body.

The husband and wife exchanged a glance and nodded to each other. Then, with a flash, they appeared between Mark Xier and Yun Duo.

--Clang--Clang--Clang--

"How dare you, Mark Xier! Are you threatening our prince? Believe it or not, this general will make sure you do not leave the streets of the Prince's Residence today."

After Mark Xier summoned his Martial Soul and Soul Rings, Yu Dabao and the five hundred soldiers behind him all raised their weapons at Mark Xier. Metal rang against metal in sharp, uniform peals that echoed through the surroundings.

Yu Dabao and the army of five hundred soul masters all summoned their Martial Souls and Soul Rings. Their eyes burned as they locked tightly onto Mark Xier, their bodies radiating the murderous aura of veterans who had long endured the battlefield.

If Mark Xier made any move at all, Yu Dabao and the brothers and sisters behind him would guarantee that they chopped this old bastard into eight pieces on the spot.

For a time, the streets of the Prince's Residence were painted in dazzling colors by the glow of countless Soul Rings. Yellow, purple, and black Soul Rings reflected against one another.

"Damn, this prince's words are really vicious. Not a single curse, yet every sentence stabbed straight into Mark Xier's sore spot. He is not afraid of Spirit Hall's retaliation at all."

Someone in the crowd whispered in amazement, his words full of admiration for Prince Yun Duo's courage.

"Hmph, what do you know? This prince is no ordinary person. With Innate Full Soul Power and Twin Martial Souls, his future achievements are limitless. Naturally, he has the confidence to challenge Spirit Hall."

Another person replied with faint disdain, though a trace of envy flickered in his eyes.

"That may be true, but Spirit Hall is powerful and ruthless. Even if our prince's talent is unmatched, provoking Mark Xier like this will probably bring him endless trouble in the future."

An elderly man shook his head worriedly. He knew well Spirit Hall's habit of taking revenge over the slightest grievance.

"You people sure talk a lot. Can't you see that a fight is about to break out here? Blades and swords have no eyes. If you get caught up in it, you will die for nothing."

At that moment, a young man with an exceptionally shrewd look in his eyes suddenly spoke up.

"Damn, little brother, you are right. Let's run! Run!"

Upon hearing the young man's words, the crowd instantly erupted. The people who had been chatting moments ago scattered like startled birds, terrified that one moment's delay would drag them into the conflict about to erupt.

The other clan factions still watching nearby also hurriedly left this dangerous place. They knew exactly how much their own families could handle.

Forget a conflict between the Heaven Dou Empire and Spirit Hall. Even the current clash between the Prince's Residence and the Martial Soul Main Hall was far beyond what small factions like theirs could withstand if fighting broke out.

"Your Highness, Hall Master Mark, peace is paramount, peace is paramount! You must understand that the two of you now represent the dignity of the Heaven Dou Empire and Spirit Hall, two great powers."

"Furthermore, if you truly start fighting, there will be countless troublesome consequences. The Heaven Dou Empire and Spirit Hall may even go to war."

"Besides, His Highness is still young. Hall Master Mark, it would not look good for you to be so petty. You were the one causing trouble at the Prince's Residence earlier. Though it was merely a misunderstanding, an explanation is still needed."

"And His Highness already said he would not make things difficult for you. He only wants an apology. Besides, you yourself said that Spirit Hall had always protected the peace of Douluo Continent. Are you sure your current actions are not meant to plunge the continent into war and chaos?"

"You brought people to trespass into the Prince's Residence, then openly threatened a prince of the Heaven Dou Empire. Is this how you maintain peace? If word of such conduct spreads, how will the people of Douluo Continent view Spirit Hall?"

"Of course, if Hall Master Mark insists on acting and refuses to listen, then our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will naturally not stand by idly. Our sect has deep ties with the Heaven Dou Empire. If the Prince's Residence is in trouble, how could we simply watch?"

Seeing that the situation was already on the verge of armed conflict, Ning Hudie spoke sharply and accused Mark Xier without the slightest courtesy.

Clearly, between Yun Duo, a prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, and Mark Xier, the master of the Martial Soul Main Hall, Ning Hudie naturally chose to help Prince Yun Duo.

After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect she belonged to stood with the Heaven Dou Empire, and Yun Duo was a prince of the Heaven Dou Empire. Naturally, Ning Hudie would firmly stand at his side.

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