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In another room within Spirit Hall, Qian Renxue was discussing the next steps with Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo.
"Now that Su Biluo is in our hands, she is the perfect bait to lure Zhuge Lan onto the hook," Qian Renxue said, her gaze sharp and full of authority.
Chrysanthemum Douluo bowed slightly and said, "Young Sect Master, we can spread the news that Su Biluo is suffering inhuman torture in Spirit Hall and is on the verge of death. Zhuge Lan has a deep affection for her, so he will surely be unable to resist coming to rescue her."
Qian Renxue smiled, "I don't think that's necessary at all."
Ghost Douluo then added, "The Young Sect Master is right. On the way, we encountered Ning Fengzhi, the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. They are the Sect most closely associated with Zhuge Lan. I don't think we need to make a big show of spreading the news; Ning Fengzhi himself will anxiously go to inform him."
Ghost Douluo continued, "We can set up some hidden sentries outside Spirit Hall, with layers of checkpoints from the main entrance to where Su Biluo is being held. We can arrange some ordinary guards in conspicuous places to make Zhuge Lan mistakenly think there's an opportunity, but ambush our elite Soul Masters in critical passages and corners."
Chrysanthemum Douluo nodded slightly, "Yes, when Zhuge Lan enters the Spirit Hall's vicinity, the hidden sentries will transmit the message. Let some of the guards intentionally act flustered to mislead him, making him believe our defenses are lax."
Chrysanthemum Douluo added, "Near the cell where Su Biluo is imprisoned, we can set up some illusion-type Spirit Ability traps. When Zhuge Lan approaches, it will cause him to hallucinate and disrupt his mind, allowing us to capture him more easily."
Ghost Douluo said, "Moreover, we can have Su Biluo emit some cries of pain, magnified by a special spirit tool and broadcast outside the Hall, further provoking Zhuge Lan and making him eager to fall into the trap."
Qian Renxue crossed her arms, a cunning glint in her eyes, "Go and make the arrangements. Make sure everything is foolproof."
"Yes!" Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo accepted their orders and left.
Inside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
In the solemn council hall of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the atmosphere was so heavy it felt as if water could drip from it.
Ning Fengzhi sat at the head of the table, with several Elders seated on either side.
Their expressions were extremely serious, as they were discussing a matter concerning someone else's life.
One Elder said with concern, "Sect Master, Spirit Hall's capture of Su Biluo this time must be for a purpose. What kind of place is Spirit Hall? It's a behemoth on the Douluo Continent, with unfathomable strength. Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo are no ordinary individuals; their strength is renowned on the Douluo Continent, and Spirit Hall is full of experts. Although Su Biluo is Zhuge Lan's friend, and Zhuge Lan has shown us great kindness, if we act rashly, it might bring disaster to our Sect."
Ning Fengzhi frowned slightly, his hand gently stroking the armrest of his chair, a bead of nervous sweat forming in his palm.
He slowly said, "Alas… How could I not know the might of Spirit Hall? Spirit Hall has been entrenched on the Douluo Continent for many years, with deep roots. Their power is like a giant net; if we are not careful, we could be tightly entangled in it."
He looked up at the chandelier on the ceiling, his heart filled with melancholy, "But we cannot leave Su Biluo unrescued. Zhuge Lan has deep feelings for her, and his concern for Su Biluo is clear to us all. We cannot stand idly by. Zhuge Lan has been immensely kind to our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, saving us from peril multiple times. We cannot let him down."
Another Elder said, "Sect Master, but if we go to rescue her, Spirit Hall will surely seize the opportunity to make trouble. They have always eyed our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School covetously; this could very likely become the fuse for them to attack us. Although we haven't had major conflicts with Spirit Hall these past years, the undercurrents between us have never ceased. Once we give them a handle, they will surely exert all their strength to suppress us."
Sword Douluo also said, "Last time, we played a trick on them with disguise at the Martial Arts Competition. Given Spirit Hall's nature, it's impossible for them to just let this matter pass as if nothing happened. They must be plotting something, which is why they haven't had the spare energy to deal with us. If we join in this time, I'm afraid the time until a true war with Spirit Hall won't be far off…"
Ning Fengzhi stood up, his footsteps pacing back and forth in the council hall, each step seemingly laden with heavy thought.
He said, "We do need to be cautious. But we also cannot do nothing just because we fear Spirit Hall. If we do nothing, not only will Zhuge Lan be disappointed in us, but our Sect's reputation will also be damaged. Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School stands on the Douluo Continent not just by force, but also by our righteousness and responsibility!"
At this moment, the conference hall fell into a deafening silence.
A moment later.
An Elder suggested, "Sect Master, why don't we first send out some scouts near Spirit Hall to secretly ascertain Su Biluo's whereabouts and Spirit Hall's defensive situation? This way, we can formulate a rescue plan based on the actual circumstances, avoiding unnecessary losses. These scouts must be the most agile Soul Masters in our Sect, skilled in concealing their aura, capable of operating under Spirit Hall's nose without being discovered."
Ning Fengzhi thought for a moment, then nodded, "That's a good idea. But be sure to warn the scouts to be extremely careful. Spirit Hall has many eyes; once discovered, the consequences would be unimaginable. Not only would their own lives be in danger, but it would also bring immense trouble to our rescue operation. We can equip the scouts with some of our Sect's specially made spirit tools for concealing aura to maximize their safety."
"Yes, Sect Master," the Elder responded.
Another Elder said, "Sect Master, can we try to unite with other Sects to oppose Spirit Hall? This would greatly strengthen our power, and Spirit Hall wouldn't dare to easily act against us. After all, although Spirit Hall is powerful, it's impossible for them to fight multiple Sects at once."
Ning Fengzhi pondered for a moment, then shook his head, "Uniting with other Sects is a method, but it's not simple. Other Sects have their own concerns; they might not be willing to openly break ties with Spirit Hall for our sake. Every Sect has its own interests, and they will weigh the pros and cons. After all, Spirit Hall's power is known throughout the entire Douluo Continent."
A young Elder suggested, "However, we can try to make contact. We can emphasize Spirit Hall's domineering nature. If we allow Spirit Hall to capture Su Biluo to threaten Zhuge Lan this time, then next time Spirit Hall might use the same methods against people from other Sects."
An older Elder said worriedly, "Sect Master, asking other Sects to unite means openly forcing them to choose between our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and Spirit Hall. Even if we unite with some other Sects that have deep grudges against Spirit Hall, Spirit Hall's foundation is still profound. Do we really want to take this risk?"
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