Sunset Forest

"Rongrong, why are you unhappy?"

Bone Douluo quietly walked over to Ning Rongrong and looked at her despondent expression, his tone carrying a trace of concern.

There was an inexplicable sorrow between Ning Rongrong's brows, and her hands were clenched tightly together.

"Let Bone Grandpa guess. Was it that brat Han Tao who made the Little Princess angry?"

A glimmer flashed through her eyes.

Perhaps she had thought of something, because she did not answer.

"How about this? Bone Grandpa will help you get revenge and lock Han Tao up for another two months!"

Ning Rongrong remained silent.

"Looks like that isn't it. Could it be that you still haven't gotten over your anger at Ning Tian?"

Ning Rongrong said nothing.

"How about Bone Grandpa captures Ning Tian and locks him up for another two months?"

Ning Rongrong shook her head.

"Why are you making such a fuss? You might as well lock Han Tao and Ning Tian up together for ten days or half a month."

Sword Douluo spoke up from the side.

Ning Rongrong nodded almost imperceptibly and replied softly, "That works."

If he were locked in the Little Black Room, wouldn't he be unable to be with Ye Lingling?

At that moment, she admitted that she was being somewhat selfish.

Bone Douluo was furious. He had offered so many suggestions, yet Ning Rongrong had accepted none of them.

Sword Douluo had said only one sentence, and Rongrong had agreed at once.

Thus, he stormed off to confront them.

"Ning Tian!"

"Ning Tian, I've finally caught you. Get to the Little Black Room and reflect for two months!"

"Han Tao!"

"You, get to the Little Black Room for two months!"

"Not a single day less!"

Bone Douluo was extremely angry. He locked Han Tao and Ning Tian in the Little Black Room, only to be confronted by the Sect Master when he turned around.

"Bone Uncle, come with me!"

Having learned of the news about the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, they naturally would not let such an opportunity pass.

As it happened, he encountered the furious Bone Douluo on the way and wanted to bring him along to explore the Sunset Forest.

"What is it?"

"If it isn't anything important, don't bother me. I have to go back and comfort Rongrong."

Ning Fengzhi stopped him and said:

"It concerns official business, and it's very important."

"Han Tao provided some information. In the Poison Barrier region at the center of the Sunset Forest, there is a uniquely blessed spring known as the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well."

"There is an Aromatic Silk Beauty inside, an Immortal Herb capable of making the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda evolve."

Ning Fengzhi repeated Han Tao's words to Bone Douluo.

After hearing this, Bone Douluo thought for two seconds before agreeing.

Once they had finished discussing the matter, Ning Fengzhi took out a map and located the Sunset Forest.

Early in the morning, at the Sunset Forest.

The Jade Phosphor Seven Absolute Flower bloomed at the center of the forest, like stars surrounding the moon.

Surrounding it were layers upon layers of Poison Barrier, covering vast stretches of the forest.

"The legendary Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well must be within this Poison Barrier."

"No wonder no one has discovered it after all these years."

Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong arrived at the edge of the Poison Barrier. Seeing the scenery there, they could not help sighing.

Ning Fengzhi did not enter directly to search. Instead, he walked around the Poison Barrier, then took out the map labeled "Douluo Continent—Sunset Forest" and drew a circle on it.

He tore open the map, separated the parts outside the circle, and crushed them.

The map was actually quite expensive, but the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had money and did not care about this small expense.

"That will do. Let's go in and explore."

He took out an Advanced Antidote Pill, swallowed it, and then said to Gu Rong:

"There's no need to be so cautious." Gu Rong replied.

He was a Titled Douluo, after all. What was there to fear about taking a stroll through a small forest?

Ning Fengzhi smiled faintly. As the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he naturally had to weigh every factor and could not act on impulse.

As a level-79 Soul Sage, the Poison Barrier on the outskirts posed no threat at all.

However, he was uncertain whether the toxins in the center of the forest would increase exponentially. The Antidote Pill could reduce that risk.

Each time Ning Fengzhi explored a section, he tore away part of the map and crushed it with Soul Power.

Step by step, bit by bit, he covered the map of the entire fog-shrouded area.

"Who!"

A sudden voice.

It interrupted Ning Fengzhi's exploration.

A wave of air infused with Soul Power scattered a small portion of the dense fog, revealing a flash of green light amid the mist.

An old man with dark-green hair approached against the wind. His emerald eyes stared sinisterly at the two of them.

"Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor, possession!"

Dugu Bo summoned his Martial Soul. A powerful, sinister Jade Phosphorous Serpent condensed from his right hand.

"Poison Douluo!" Ning Fengzhi recognized him.

"Bone Dragon!" "Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!"

Seeing this, Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong did not dare underestimate him. They hurriedly summoned their Martial Souls, suspending them in the air.

"Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, why have you come to the Sunset Forest?"

"Do you know that this is my territory?"

As a Titled Douluo, Dugu Bo was the weakest. He could not even defeat Gu Rong in a one-on-one fight, let alone with Ning Fengzhi supporting him.

Therefore, his tone sounded somewhat weak.

His words were overbearing, but he was merely putting on a brave front.

Ning Fengzhi was puzzled, but his heart suddenly sank.

If the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well had been occupied by a Titled Douluo, then the Immortal Herbs inside might have been completely plundered long ago.

"We came this time to find a spring where ice and fire coexist."

Poison Douluo retreated two steps, and the Poison Barrier concealed his figure.

If a battle suddenly broke out, he could escape at any time.

"That is my place of seclusion. What exactly do you want with my place of seclusion?"

Under the cover of the Poison Barrier, Dugu Bo felt bolder and questioned them.

"Your place of seclusion? There's no name written here. What makes it yours?"

Gu Rong took a step forward. His powerful Martial Soul pressure swept out and slammed straight into Dugu Bo.

Ning Fengzhi extended a hand and stopped Gu Rong from advancing.

In as calm a tone as possible, he said:

"Poison Douluo, we only intend to take one Medicinal Material!"

If he was willing to make way, that would be ideal.

In this land of Poison Barrier, killing a Titled Douluo who had lived there for a long time was no easier than ascending to the heavens.

When facing a Titled Douluo, Dugu Bo's combat strength might not be enough.

But his deterrence remained.

If he were pushed to the brink and abandoned all dignity to target the younger members of their Sect, few forces could withstand the consequences.

"What Medicinal Material do you want?"

Seeing Ning Fengzhi retreat, Poison Douluo's mind relaxed slightly.

One Medicinal Material was something he could accept.

"I'm not sure. I need to see that spring."

"No!" Poison Douluo refused.

The toxins within his body had already fused with his Martial Soul. They spread through his body and penetrated deep into his bones.

He had survived solely because of the suppression from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Otherwise, he would have died long ago.

Whether he lived or died did not matter to him, but what would happen to Dugu Yan after his death?

"Poison Douluo, it seems you have never taken my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect seriously!" Before Ning Fengzhi could say anything more, Gu Rong erupted.

Fourth Soul Skill, Void Domain.

As the fourth Purple Soul Ring lit up, Soul Power spread through the space like a spiderweb. Once it reached its limit, it formed a specific Soul Power structure.

Ning Fengzhi quickly summoned his Martial Soul and used his enhancement Soul Skill before Gu Rong's Soul Skill was complete.

"Seven treasures turn out colored glaze, seven treasures have names, Second: Speed! Third: Soul!"

The Void Domain's casting speed suddenly accelerated. Surging Soul Power spread in all directions. Under the pressure of the powerful aura, the surrounding Jade Phosphor Seven Absolute Flowers burst apart, and their dense poison merged into the Poison Barrier's defenses.

The Domain had taken shape.

Dugu Bo fled in panic, but the Domain had already enveloped him.

Second Soul Skill, Void Thorns!

Gu Rong waved a hand. His robes fluttered with the airflow, and spikes imbued with spatial power appeared in the air, locking onto Poison Douluo's body.

"Admit your mistake now and tell me about the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. I'll choose to spare your life!"

Standing high in the sky, he looked down indifferently at the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor and gave him one final chance.

The Soul Power fluctuations of a Peak Douluo pierced through layer upon layer of Poison Barrier, crossed mountains and valleys, and reached the nearest town.

At that moment, a man raised his head.

"Are Titled Douluo fighting nearby?"

His face was exceptionally alluring, and his soft, delicate voice resembled a chrysanthemum that was about to bloom.