Sunlight streamed through the window, casting a golden glow on Ning Rongrong's face, which was already as pale as snow. Her eyes, once full of life and vitality, now seemed shrouded in dark clouds, filled with a deep weariness and despair that was heartbreaking.
Ning Fengzhi looked at her, his heart filled with mixed emotions. When had he ever seen his daughter so dejected, so devoid of life? He couldn't help but think of the dream he had just had. Had he really made a mistake? He looked deeply at Ning Rongrong, his eyes filled with love and helplessness.
Then, he spoke slowly, his voice carrying an indescribable resolve. " Rongrong, don't do it again. I'll cover up what happened before for you. Leave the rest to us adults." Ning Rongrong's shoulders trembled slightly, but her gaze remained calm as still water.
"Yesterday, I dreamt about your mother. In the dream, she kept blaming me, saying that I hadn't taken good care of you."
A look of astonishment flashed in Ning Rongrong's eyes, as if she had been struck by lightning. She opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say, after all, she didn't have many memories of her mother.
Ning Fengzhi continued, "What your mother most wants to see is you be happy and strong, to be able to forge your own path, and to find true happiness. Not like you are now, trapped in your own shadow."
After saying that, he stood up, ready to leave. But as he reached the door, he suddenly stopped, his gaze turning to the window, where the rising sun was illuminating the world.
" Rongrong, Tang San is back. He's completely different now. Don't try anything funny. If he finds out, the consequences could be dire."
He then strode out of the room, leaving Ning Rongrong alone. Ning Rongrong quietly looked out the window, her expression shifting to one of indifference, watching the golden sunlight bathe the earth, yet her heart remained utterly still.
When Ning Fengzhi arrived at the council hall of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the other representatives were already there. They all stood up and bowed when they saw Ning Fengzhi enter.
Ning Fengzhi nodded, gesturing for them to sit down. He walked to the head seat, sat down slowly, and then said, "Gentlemen, I have summoned you all here today because I have something very important to discuss with you." As soon as he finished speaking, the council hall fell silent. Everyone looked at him, waiting for him to continue.
"As everyone knows, the conflict between the Clear Sky Sect and the Spirit Hall has reached an irreconcilable point. Now, the Clear Sky Sect has decided to confront the Spirit Hall head-on. As the decision-maker of the Alliance, I have decided to make a risky decision." Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang and the others couldn't help but frown. They didn't know what Ning Fengzhi wanted to do.
Ning Fengji looked at them and continued, "I have received information that the Spirit Hall has a supply corps on the border of the Star Luo Empire. I have decided to personally lead a raid on this place." Silence fell over the council hall.
"No!" Yu Xiaogang was the first to react. He shook his head and said, " Sect Master Ning, although we know that the Spirit Hall's supply corps is a good target, we haven't reached a consensus internally yet, and we haven't found the traitor. If any mistakes are made now, we're afraid the losses will be heavy."
Ning Fengzhi stared coldly at Yu Xiaogang, his eyes devoid of any emotion. " Elder Yu, I know what you're worried about, but this operation will be carried out by me alone, with only three people I trust. This raid will definitely succeed." He stood up, hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the council hall. "Our Alliance desperately needs a major victory, and this raid is the perfect opportunity." Silence fell over the council hall; everyone was pondering Ning Fengzhi's words.
"Alright." Yu Xiaogang took a deep breath and nodded. " Sect Master Ning, I agree to your plan. However, we need detailed steps and thorough preparations."
Ning Fengzhi smiled slightly, walked up to Yu Xiaogang, and patted him on the shoulder. " Elder Yu, you are a smart man. I will arrange everything. To prevent any internal traitors, I will lead this operation alone."
Moonlight filtered through the leaves, casting shadows on the earth. Ning Fengzhi led Tang Hao and his son, along with Bone Douluo, on a stealthy journey. Clad in the darkness, they moved through the forest like ghosts. Their target was the Spirit Hall's supply corps.
This operation was a secret. No one knew about it except for a few of them. Ning Fengzhi believed that if they succeeded, they would deal a heavy blow to the Spirit Hall.
The four followed the darkness of night.
They cautiously approached the Spirit Hall's supply corps. Hidden in the woods, they observed what lay ahead. In a spacious camp, hundreds of wagons were piled high with grain. Numerous Spirit Hall Soul Master patrolled the area around the camp. Ning Fengzhi nodded inwardly; it seemed the Spirit Hall had invested heavily this time, but their actions had given him an opportunity.
He turned to look at Tang Hao and Bone Douluo, both of whom nodded. Then he looked at Tang San Tang San, whose eyes gleamed with determination.
"Attack!" Ning Fengzhi shouted, and the four of them leaped out of the woods simultaneously, rushing towards the camp. Their speed was incredible; they reached the camp in an instant. Ning Fengzhi his hands, and a silver light flew from them, striking precisely at the center of the camp. Immediately afterward, a flash of silver light enveloped the entire camp, bathing it in a silver glow. It was Ning Fengzhi's martial soul— the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Pagoda—the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, the Martial Soul of the Seven Treasure Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's master.
Under the influence of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, the aura of the four people soared to its peak. Then, the three of them seized the opportunity to rush into the camp. Tang San showed no mercy, his hands constantly waving, and a barrage of Hidden Weapon rained down, targeting the patrolling Spirit Hall Soul Master.
Bone Douluo flashed, transforming into a whirlwind that sent all the Soul Master flying in his wake. Tang Hao wasn't idle either; he strode forward, each step like an earthquake, shaking the entire camp. He suddenly threw a punch, smashing it into the front of a carriage, instantly shattering it to pieces. The entire camp descended into chaos in an instant, filled with terrified Soul Master and scattered carriages.
However, at that moment, a powerful pressure suddenly descended from the sky, enveloping the entire camp. It was the arrival of the Titled Douluo from the Spirit Hall. He took a deep breath, clasped his hands together in front of his chest, and then suddenly opened them. A powerful stream of air burst forth from his body, and a gigantic green bear appeared.
It tumbled and rolled in mid-air, emitting deafening roars. This was none other than Lilith, the level 93 Titled Douluo of the Spirit Hall, the Demon Bear Douluo.
...(End of this chapter)