The unfortunate fate of the Strength Clan caused a great commotion in Heaven Dou City.
When the incident occurred, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo happened to be in the city.
Early this morning, they had already gone to the scene to investigate.
From the condition of the scene, it was definitely a premeditated action, and the perpetrators had not left any evidence behind.
But everyone understood clearly other than the Spirit Hall, there was likely no one else capable of such a feat.
Ning Fengzhi said,
"Grandmaster, I think the same as you. This matter was done by the Spirit Hall."
Yu Xiaogang nodded and asked,
"Sect Master Ning, did you investigate the site yourself?"
"Yes, Sword Douluo and I just returned. From the traces at the scene, there was a large-scale battle. However, they were too cunning and didn't leave any evidence behind. Even if we know it was Spirit Hall, what can we do?"
Emperor Xue Ye was furious.
"What is Spirit Hall trying to do? Why would they suddenly do something so insane?!"
Yu Xiaogang furrowed his brows, thinking of that madwoman Bibi Dong. He couldn't figure out what her motive was. Could it be to take revenge on Tang Hao and Tang San?
If that really was the case, then she was far too terrifying—utterly insane!
Suddenly, Ning Fengzhi said,"I suspect that the Spirit Hall is actually targeting our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan."
Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang was shocked.
"Sect Master Ning, what do you mean?"
Ning Fengzhi sighed and explained,
"Last month, something strange happened in our sect. Two disciples who had gone out were ambushed. When they were brought back, they were no longer in their right minds.
They didn't have any visible injuries, and no money was stolen. Only the sleeve darts hidden on their arms were taken, along with a Zhuge Divine Crossbow.
I was in the middle of investigating the matter, but had not yet found anything. And now, the Strength Clan has met with disaster."
After calming his emotions, Ning Fengzhi continued,
"The hidden weapons crafted for us by the Strength Clan were extremely powerful, perfectly compensating for the offensive weakness of our sect. I believe this is something the Spirit Hall did not want to see."
Yu Xiaogang suddenly understood.
"Sect Master Ning, you mean, they were after the hidden weapons?"
"Exactly."
Ning Fengzhi replied affirmatively.
"I suspect that the Spirit Hall targeted the Strength Clan to weaken the strength of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. They must have found out that the Strength Clan was secretly making hidden weapons for us. If we lose these weapons, our combat strength will greatly decline."
Ning Fengzhi felt deep sorrow.
This batch of Zhuge Divine Crossbows crafted for them by the Strength Clan not only used better materials but were also much more expensive.
Of course, the monetary loss was a small matter for him.
What mattered most was the loss of their partner and the supply of powerful hidden weapons that could boost their combat strength.
"Those hidden weapons were all designed by Tang San and delivered to Tai tan."
Ning Fengzhi continued.
"With the Strength Clan exterminated and Tang San still missing, once our sect uses up the current batch of hidden weapons, there will be no one to supply us with more. In that case, our hard-earned increase in combat power will revert back to the weak state we were in before."
Ning Fengzhi's words made both Emperor Xue Ye and Yu Xiaogang feel heavy-hearted.
This incident appeared to be a strike against the Strength Clan on the surface, but it was actually aimed at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and Tang San, and even the Heaven Dou Empire itself.
Yu Xiaogang looked at the dejected Ning Fengzhi and comforted him,
"Sect Master Ning, don't be too disheartened. Once Tang San returns, all these problems can be solved."
Emperor Xue Ye chimed in,
"That's right. Could Spirit Hall kill all the blacksmiths on the continent? The reason they're acting so crazily is because they're truly afraid. When Tang San returns, I'll have him create even more hidden weapons, not only to increase the power of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, but to also arm the empire's million-strong army!"
Although Emperor Xue Ye's words were spoken in anger, it wasn't entirely impossible to achieve.
Yu Xiaogang said,
"Your Majesty, Sect Master Ning, I would like to visit the site myself."
"Grandmaster, I will go with you."
"Master, I'll accompany you."
"Mm. I'll trouble you then."
Shortly after, accompanied by Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo, Yu Xiaogang arrived at Tai tan's residence.
The entire estate was in ruins, a picture of utter devastation. It was as if one could still feel the shock and sorrow left behind by the battle from the previous night.
Yu Xiaogang carefully inspected every corner of the site, looking for any possible clues.
He had a bad feeling in his heart—Tai Nuo, Tai Long, and those Soul Masters whose bodies had not been found were most likely already dead.
He couldn't imagine how heartbroken Tang San would be upon hearing this.
Tang San had wanted to use the Strength Clan to promote those powerful hidden weapons, but now had suffered such a heavy blow.
At this moment, Yu Xiaogang missed Tang San terribly, and his hatred toward Bibi Dong deepened even further.
"Bibi Dong, you wicked lunatic!"
"Little San, where on earth are you?"
Meanwhile—
In Star Luo Empire, in the metal capital, Gengxin City.
Lou Gao was even harder to kill than Ghost Douluo had imagined.
He'd locked himself away in his secret workshop without stepping out.
After a few days of staking out, Ghost Douluo finally managed to kill him while he was outside.
Thus, of the three great divine craftsmen of the Douluo Continent, two were now gone only Tang Hao remained.
Yan and Yue Guan had arrived at the Star Dou Great Forest to search for a suitable soul beast.
However, after several days, they still hadn't found one.
Yan had absorbed the Ten Headed Fierce Serpent Naiden and the Dark Demon Evil God Core, gaining two powerful forces.
Because of that, his requirements for his seventh spirit ring were extremely high—it absolutely couldn't come from just any ordinary ten-thousand-year soul beast.
It had to be a hundred-thousand-year one, preferably.
The Titan Giant Ape in the center of the Star Dou Great Forest was a suitable candidate.
However, the Titan Giant Ape was often seen together with the Sky Blue Bull Python. The two of them alone wouldn't be able to kill it.
Still, Yan wasn't in a rush.
The core region of the Star Dou Great Forest was vast, and those two weren't the only hundred-thousand-year soul beasts there.
As long as they could find a suitable one, even one close to a hundred thousand years would do.
With the Devouring Black Flame, the ring's age could also be enhanced through devouring soul power.
Unknowingly, the two had already stepped into the core region of the forest.
The soul beasts dwelling here were no longer comparable to ordinary feral beasts they were the kings of the forest.
The aura of these soul beasts spread through the depths of the forest, forming a unique, terrifying atmosphere, as if an invisible force was secretly watching every outsider.
Yan felt a heavy pressure weighing down on him, making even breathing difficult.
As they ventured deeper, the situation became more and more dangerous.
Yue Guan teased,"Kid, you're really hard to please. That Fire Ant we ran into yesterday wasn't bad at all it had forty thousand years of cultivation. The center of this forest is much more dangerous than the outskirts. Aren't you scared?"
"With you here, what's there to be afraid of?"
Yue Guan chuckled.
"You really overestimate me. If we really run into a super soul beast, I might not be able to handle it either."
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