Upon hearing Qian Renxue's words, Ning Fengzhi froze on the spot, momentarily unable to understand what Xue Qinghe meant by those words.
He frowned slightly, looked at Xue Qinghe, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.
Qian Renxue remained calm and spoke casually, "Teacher, it was just a casual question."
The Spirit Hall has been making frequent moves lately, and the Lower Four Sects seem to be leaning towards it.
The Clear Sky Sect, once the leader of the Upper Three Sects, has been secluded for many years. Now, the position of leader among sects has likely fallen to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
"I just have a question: if the Spirit Hall really starts courting various forces, what choice will the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect make?"
Ning Fengzhi was silent for a moment, then spoke, his voice firm. "Your Majesty is overthinking it. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Ingrain the Heaven Dou Empire and has close ties with the royal family."
No matter what the Spirit Hall does, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will always remain the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect of the Heaven Dou Empire.
He looked at Qian Renxue, his eyes clear. "This will not change now, nor will it change in the future!"
Hearing this, Qian Renxue nodded gently, a satisfied smile appearing on her face, "With your words, Teacher, I'm relieved."
But a sigh escaped his lips.
This probing was intended to ascertain Ning Fengzhi's stance.
The answer is now clear: the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will not side with the Spirit Hall.
Judging from Ning Fengzhi's attitude, even if he reveals his identity, Ning Fengzhi probably won't easily switch sides.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is now too deeply bound to the Heaven Dou Imperial Family; it's impossible for them to extricate themselves.
A hint of disappointment flashed in Qian Renxue's eyes, but she quickly concealed it.
She smiled and said, "Since you say so, teacher, then I will not ask any further questions. However, the situation on the mainland is currently delicate, so I hope that you and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will be extra careful."
Ning Fengzhi nodded. "Your Majesty, rest assured, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will act accordingly."
The two chatted for a few more minutes before Ning Fengzhi and his group took their leave.
Qian Renxue sat in the pavilion, watching them leave, her expression gradually calming down.
The path of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is blocked.
Therefore, we can only proceed according to the original plan.
The Imperial Garden gradually quieted down.
Qian Renxue sat alone in the pavilion, recalling the news from Bibi Dong: the Soul Hunting Plan was about to begin.
The target is clear: the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Upper Three Sects.
She had originally held onto a sliver of hope that if she could win over the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, she could not only avoid a bloody battle but also earn a great deal of merit for herself.
But now it seems that this was just wishful thinking on her part.
Ning Fengzhi's attitude was firm: the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would only stand on the side of the Heaven Dou Empire.
Since that's the case, we can only let nature take its course.
Once the Soul Hunting Plan is launched, whether the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can survive will depend on their own fate.
The Spirit Hall has been preparing for this for many years, and its attack this time will surely Thunderous Might. Even with the Sword and Bone Titled Douluo guarding the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, it will likely suffer heavy damage, or even be destroyed.
"What a pity."
Qian Renxue murmured to herself.
If only the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could be put to my use, but unfortunately my teacher is too stubborn and values short-sighted gains too much.
She shook her head, deciding not to think about it anymore.
You choose your own path, so you must bear the consequences.
After returning to her palace, Qian Renxue dismissed everyone around her.
She walked to the desk, spread out two sheets of paper, and dipped her brush in ink.
The first letter was written to Bibi Dong.
The content is simple: she supports the Soul Hunting Operation, targeting the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and it can proceed as originally planned.
She writes quickly and her handwriting is neat.
Since the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect cannot be won over, then the only option is to eliminate it. Such a powerful obstacle cannot be allowed to exist on the path of the Spirit Hall's unification of the continent.
After finishing the first letter, Qian Renxue sealed it and set it aside.
Then I began writing the second letter.
This letter was written to my grandfather, Qian Daoliu.
The letter began with a brief report on recent developments: the succession to the throne in the Heaven Dou Empire had been successfully completed, " Xue Qinghe " had ascended the throne as emperor, and the infiltration plan had been a complete success.
Then, she changed the subject and mentioned Lin Mo.
" Lin Mo, aged eighteen, has already Seven-Ring Soul Sage realm. What's even more astonishing is that his Seventh Soul Ring is of 100,000-year quality."
As she wrote this, Qian Renxue's lips curled into a slight smile; she could almost picture her grandfather's expression when he saw the letter.
Hundred-Thousand-Year Seventh Soul Ring, an eighteen-year-old Soul Saint.
Such talent is unprecedented even in the history of the Spirit Hall.
"This child has amazing talent and boundless potential, and he is backed by two Titled Douluo, Dugu Bo and Ye Linyuan."
The granddaughter has already offered substantial rewards to win him over, including a royal title and the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, temporarily binding him to the Heaven Dou camp.
"However, this person's stance is unclear, and his attitude towards the Spirit Hall is ambiguous. My granddaughter believes that if we recruit him with his true form, there is a possibility of bringing him under our command."
Lin Mo is someone she is determined to...
It wasn't just because of his amazing talent, but also because of the power he represented: two Titled Douluo, both of whom were independent cultivators without any sect ties.
If they could all be recruited into the Spirit Hall, it would be a tremendous help to the Spirit Hall's future plans.
Moreover, she and Lin Mo had a previous connection.
Using the identity of " Xue Qinghe," she became sworn brothers with Lin Mo and made numerous attempts to curry favor with him.
Under Qian Renxue's true identity, she also had contact with Lin Mo in the Star Dou Great Forest and even provided assistance on several occasions.
With these two relationships overlapping, she believed that Lin Mo had feelings for her.
Moreover, she could also Frisk that Lin Mo's attitude towards the Spirit Hall, or rather the Douluo Hall, was not resistant. The only person Lin Mo had explicitly rejected from beginning to end was Bibi Dong.
Furthermore, both Lin Mo and the Dugu Bo and Ye Linyuan behind him are rare independent cultivators, unlike Ning Fengzhi who is bound by sect restrictions.
Recruiting them into the Spirit Hall is far less difficult than recruiting them into a major sect like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Once the time is right and the truth is revealed, there's a high probability that Lin Mo will side with him.
Thinking of this, a playful smile appeared on Qian Renxue's face.
She was really looking forward to that day, to seeing what kind of expression Lin Mo would make when he discovered that the " Brother Xue " he mentioned and the " Sister Xue " were actually the same person.
That would be very interesting.
Moreover, by then, there's a possibility that the two might take things further!
Qian Renxue folded the letter and put it in an envelope.
" She Long."
She called softly.
A dark figure appeared silently in the hall; it was none other than the Snake Lance Douluo, She Long.
"Young Master." She Long bowed respectfully.
Qian Renxue handed him two letters. "This one is for the Pope Hall. This one is for the Worship Hall, and I will personally deliver it to my grandfather."
"Yes." She Long took the envelope with both hands, and his figure disappeared into the darkness again.
Qian Renxue walked to the window, pushed it open, and subconsciously raised her hand to gently touch her cheek.
She wore the mask for so long that she almost forgot what she originally looked like.
However, the day when she removes her mask and walks in the sunlight as Qian Renxue is not far off.
That day will also be the moment when the Spirit Hall officially begins its journey to unify the continent.
Qian Renxue turned around and walked back to her desk, picking up another folded booklet.
This is the arrangement for the court assembly three days from now.
At that time, she will publicly announce Lin Mo's investiture in the imperial court, bestowing upon him the title of a non-royal king, a title unprecedented in the Heaven Dou Empire for a century.
Those old fogies in the court will surely jump out to oppose it.
After all, the title of king is no small matter, let alone bestowed upon an eighteen-year-old boy.
But Lin Mo's Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring is the best reason.
Faced with absolute talent and strength, all doubts will appear pale and powerless.
She even began to anticipate the expressions on the ministers' faces when Lin Mo released that crimson Soul Ring in the imperial court.
It's going to be very exciting.
Heaven Dou City, Dugu Manor.
In the pavilion in the backyard, Lin Mo sat on a stone bench, playing with the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud in his hand, but his gaze was not focused on the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.
His gaze passed over the pavilion and landed on the open space not far away.
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling were feeding the Charizard pieces of a bag of Soul Beast jerky, one by one.
The Charizard lay on the ground, its tail swaying gently. Each time it caught a piece of jerky, Swallow its mouth and swallowed it, letting out a satisfied growl.
The two women smiled and occasionally reached out to touch the Charizard's head or chin.
The Charizard didn't resist, letting them pet it, and occasionally even rubbing its nose against their hands.
It was very heartwarming.
Lin Mo watched, his mind filled with a myriad of thoughts.
He obtained the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud smoothly, which was easier than he had expected.
Qian Renxue really went to great lengths to win him over.
The title of King and the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud —either one of these things is enough to drive countless Soul Master mad.
She gave it all at once.
Qian Renxue simply wanted to bind him to the Heaven Dou Empire and to Xue Qinghe's side.
But what Qian Renxue didn't know was that Lin Mo knew her true identity from the very beginning.
He knew that " Xue Qinghe " was Qian Renxue, and that everything she did was for the future of the Spirit Hall.
Therefore, he accepted these rewards without any guilt.
Anyway, these things were originally taken from the Heaven Dou Empire's treasury, so why not take them?
As for loyalty?
Lin Mo had no sense of belonging to the Heaven Dou Empire, let alone to a Spirit Hall young master disguised as the crown prince.
He was now considering something else: how to deal with the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.
The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is a key token in the Sea God Inheritance.
As long as you can merge with it, the Sea God's approval is equivalent to obtaining a ticket to the Sea God Godhood.
The Sea God Godhood First-Level God, considered powerful even in the Divine Realm.
More importantly, the Sea God was quite "lenient" towards his successor, or rather, the Sea God had long wanted to get rid of this burden and travel far into the universe.
Therefore, those who inherit the Sea God Godhood, as long as they have sufficient talent, will generally not encounter any problems during the Godhood process.
However, Lin Mo did not intend to fuse with the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud himself.
The reason is simple: the attributes don't match.
His First Martial Soul Charizard, and his Second Martial Soul Body Martial Soul. Regardless of which Martial Soul he possessed, their compatibility with the Sea God Godhood was far from perfect.
Especially Charizard; if it were to inherit the Sea God Godhood, it would be quite an incongruous combination.
Lin Mo didn't want his Charizard to become a Water Spout- Water Absorb dragon after he became a god...
In comparison, the legacy of the Fire Dragon King is more suitable for the Charizard.
That was a true God Level inheritance of the Fire-type, perfectly matching Charizard's attributes.
As for himself, if he had a choice, Lin Mo would prefer to take the path of faith and become a god.
By gathering the Power of Faith and consolidating Godhood, one can find Godhood that best suits oneself.
Godhood formed through the Power of Faith will perfectly align with the essence of its holder, and becoming a god through faith has another advantage.
The strength of Godhood's position is directly related to the amount of faith one has.
With sufficient faith, even a self-formed Godhood can reach the First-Level God, or even potentially reach the level of God King.
This is better than inheriting someone else's Godhood, where the upper limit is fixed and it's difficult to break through to the next level.
Of course, becoming a god through faith is also much more difficult.
But he has plenty of time.
He's only eighteen years old, yet he's already at level seventy-seven in cultivation. He has plenty of time to plan this step in the future.
Moreover, even if this step really doesn't work out, he has other options—the legacy of the Fire Dragon King and the Asura God Godhood, whose whereabouts are very clear, are both alternatives!
Thinking of this, Lin Mo's gaze turned to Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling again.
It would be more appropriate for one of them to merge with the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.