Chrysanthemum Douluo

"Grandpa Sword, I want to go to Sunset Forest."

Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up.

"Can you tell Grandpa why you suddenly came up with this idea?"

When facing Ning Rongrong, Sword Douluo had none of the oppressive presence of a Titled Douluo. Instead, he seemed like a kindly old man.

She had heard about the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well from Han Tao.

Naturally, she couldn't sit still and wanted to go there for some fun.

"Grandpa Sword, please!"

Ning Rongrong didn't explain. Instead, she took Sword Douluo's hand and shook it twice.

Chen Xin agreed.

He was a Titled Douluo. What danger could there be in taking Rongrong to Sunset Forest for a little fun? Thus, under Sword Douluo's leadership, Ning Rongrong and Chen Xin also arrived at Sunset Forest.

Sunset Forest welcomed a new guest.

Was it Ning Rongrong and Chen Xin?

No. It was the Spirit Hall elder, Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan.

As he approached, he applauded. The crisp clapping rang clearly through the quiet surroundings.

One step, then another.

He slowly walked to the center of the battlefield.

"Poison Douluo, Sect Leader Ning. Long time no see!"

"Dugu Bo, judging by your appearance, things don't seem to be going well?"

Clearly, Chrysanthemum Douluo had recognized both of them. One of them was even Dugu Bo, who shared a life-and-death feud with him.

"Chrysanthemum Douluo, why are you here?"

Seeing him, Ning Fengzhi retreated half a step in disbelief.

In just two seconds, Ning Fengzhi deduced that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect might have a Spirit Hall spy, and that the spy was very likely someone among the sect's higher-ups.

Why had the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect come to Sunset Forest? For the Immortal Herbs in the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well.

Yet Chrysanthemum Douluo had appeared here. He was the only Titled Douluo in Spirit Hall who knew that the Immortal Herbs existed.

"I happened to be nearby when you started fighting, so I came over to take a look!"

He casually glanced at Ning Fengzhi, twisted his waist, and formed an orchid finger.

Ning Fengzhi didn't believe him.

"Chrysanthemum Freak, it's you!" Dugu Bo's eyes turned bloodshot when he saw Chrysanthemum Douluo, and he cursed at him.

Chrysanthemum Freak? Wasn't that the Soul Beast Ning Tian had described during the theoretical examination?

"Do you think Ning Tian might be the mole?" Gu Rong joined the conversation.

"Ning Tian? Impossible. He and Han Tao are still in the Little Black Room!"

Gu Rong spoke with absolute confidence. Ning Tian had grown up under the watchful eye of the Hall Guardian Elder. How could he possibly be a Traitor?

If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had a mole, then it had to be Han Tao, that brat who had only arrived two and a half years ago.

"Ning Tian? Han Tao? What are you talking about?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo was confused and had no idea what was going on.

How had they suddenly moved on to searching for a mole?

But Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong ignored Chrysanthemum Douluo and began discussing the matter among themselves.

Seeing that the two ignored him, Chrysanthemum Douluo shifted his attention to Dugu Bo and began forming a Soul Skill.

"Ninth Soul Skill: Flowers Fall, Hearts Break."

Either he didn't strike, or his strike would shake heaven and earth.

They had a life-and-death feud. There was no room for mercy or restraint. He immediately used his strongest Soul Skill.

Chrysanthemum Douluo's Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum rapidly swelled and expanded before exploding, transforming into petals that filled the sky.

The falling petals symbolized the withering of Life.

"Martial Soul Avatar, Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor!"

Faced with Yue Guan's attack, Poison Douluo didn't dare be careless. He hurriedly summoned his Martial Soul Avatar.

Immediately afterward, the Eighth Black Soul Ring began to shine.

"Eighth Soul Skill: Time Freeze!"

That's right. This seemingly outrageous Soul Skill actually belonged to Poison Douluo.

The petals, the Soul Power, and Yue Guan all froze in place in an instant, like a beautiful painting.

With such a powerful Soul Skill, combining it with an offensive ability would surely produce impressive results.

But Poison Douluo ran away.

He restrained Yue Guan and then fled.

As his Soul Power dissipated, the Soul Skill lost its effect, and Yue Guan broke free.

He turned to look around. Only layers of Poison Barrier remained, and Dugu Bo was nowhere to be seen.

Under the cover of the Poison Barrier, Dugu Bo's footsteps and shadow vanished from everyone's sight.

After searching for a while without finding his target, Yue Guan began exploring within the Poison Barrier.

Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong followed closely behind.

Soon, the people from both sides reached the outskirts of the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well.

"Let me see what exactly Dugu Bo has been hiding."

"What is this?"

Yue Guan stepped forward and saw the vigorous Vitality in the distance.

Yin and yang intertwined, while water and fire converged.

All around the spring, countless crystal-clear plants swayed. Under the sunlight, they glittered brilliantly.

"Stop!"

Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo stopped Yue Guan, who was about to move forward.

"We were the ones who discovered this first."

Profit moved people's hearts.

After seeing the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well, they temporarily forgot about the threat posed by Poison Douluo.

Just then, Sunset Forest welcomed two more guests.

Chen Xin and Ning Rongrong arrived at the edge of the Poison Barrier.

Chen Xin sensed Gu Rong's Soul Power fluctuations. A battle had taken place inside the Poison Barrier, so he naturally had to help his companion.

"Rongrong, stay here for now."

Chen Xin used a Soul Tool to instruct one of the sect's Soul Douluo to come and take Ning Rongrong back.

Then he turned and entered the Poison Barrier.

He passed through the mist and glimpsed what lay beyond.

Seeing the two opposing sides, Sword Douluo hurriedly revealed the Seven Kill Sword and stood beside Ning Fengzhi.

"Sect Leader Ning, what? Do you want to keep this place all to yourself?" Yue Guan asked, looking at Ning Fengzhi.

At this moment, in front of the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had already gained an absolute advantage in terms of strength.

So, could Ning Fengzhi swallow the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well alone?

No!

After weighing the pros and cons and making a cautious decision, Ning Fengzhi didn't dare take it all for himself.

Poison Douluo Dugu Bo represented the interests of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan represented the interests of Spirit Hall.

Although these two Titled Douluo were mortal enemies and stood opposed to each other, once their interests became involved, no one could say for certain whether they might join forces.

If Chrysanthemum Douluo hadn't come, or if someone other than Chrysanthemum Douluo had arrived, Ning Fengzhi could have taken all the Immortal Herbs by relying on his first-mover advantage.

But things were different now.

If he swallowed all the Immortal Herbs, he would inevitably come under attack from both major forces.

Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was one of the Upper Three Sects, if it faced a joint attack from the Heaven Dou Empire and Spirit Hall, it would be no more than an ant trying to shake a tree.

"If I can't take it all, then I'll take the biggest share!"

After a brief moment of thought, Ning Fengzhi made his decision.

"The Ice Fire Yin Yang Well contains a plant that matches your Martial Soul. I can give that Immortal Herb to you."

"No!" Chrysanthemum Douluo rejected him decisively.

Spirit Hall was the strongest force on the Douluo Continent.

Bibi Dong was an extremely radical Pope. She would never allow herself to be inferior to anyone.

"Sect Leader Ning, your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect doesn't have the strength to protect so many Immortal Herbs!"

Ning Fengzhi didn't deny it. That was the truth.

He asked, "Then what do you want?"

"Three Immortal Herbs for the Golden Generation, along with my Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum and Old Ghost's Aromatic Silk Beauty."

"The Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum can't be given to you. Choose something else."

"No. It has to be the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo immediately became displeased. He had clearly just said that he wanted the Immortal Herb matching his Martial Soul. Why was Ning Fengzhi suddenly going back on his word?

"Then trade two other Immortal Herbs for it!"

Ning Fengzhi spoke indifferently.

Chrysanthemum Douluo began to hesitate.

Originally, Spirit Hall's interests and his own interests had been aligned, but now things had changed.

To obtain the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, he would have to sacrifice part of Spirit Hall's interests. As the direct participant in this affair and a Titled Douluo himself, he could naturally use his authority for personal gain.

After hesitating for a while, he gritted his teeth. "Fine."

Ning Fengzhi smiled faintly.

Ning Fengzhi's target had never been the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. It was the Aromatic Silk Beauty.

If he directly asked for the Aromatic Silk Beauty, Yue Guan would instead gain leverage over him, forcing him to give up an Immortal Herb.

Ning Rongrong would never obediently follow orders.

If she did, she wouldn't be Ning Rongrong.

The Stealth Elixir could reduce one's aura and lower one's presence.

The Barrier Breaking Elixir could protect against the harm caused by the Poison Barrier.

With only these two Elixirs, could she cross the Poison Barrier and break into the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well? It seemed unlikely.