"Ah, I see..." Ning Rongrong shrugged nonchalantly. "Something happened at Tian Shui City, and it's a bit complicated. Kurumi came over to shoot my dad."
Ning Fengzhi: "..."
Such filial piety.
Tokisaki Kurumi nodded without hesitation and immediately fired a shot toward Ning Fengzhi's forehead.
Since they knew Ning Rongrong wouldn't harm them, they hadn't been on guard.
However, after firing that single shot, Kurumi slipped away through a spatial portal.
This made Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo's hearts race with fear.
Especially since Ning Fengzhi had collapsed on the spot.
"Rongrong..."
"Sword Grandpa, don't worry. Kurumi would never betray me. She went to Senior Dugu's place—things are a bit urgent. Qian Daoliu has arrived at the Shui Family, and I hope we can go meet him."
"Of course, there's also a chance we might end up fighting."
"Qian Daoliu?!" Sword Douluo reacted most strongly to the name, his expression shifting slightly. "What exactly is going on?"
"I've taken control of the Shui Family and Ye Renxin. The matter of Ye Renxin joining us shouldn't have been leaked yet. Qian Daoliu's target is him, probably hoping to recruit him into the Spirit Hall. But in my opinion, it's not just that."
"It's about the Snow Empress. His goal likely also involves the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, right?" Ning Fengzhi stood up from the ground, brushing off the dust on his clothes.
The memories Kurumi had just implanted in Ning Fengzhi's mind involved the Snow Empress's sealing of the Extreme North, Shui Cangyue's breakthrough, and the matter of a certain "god" sealed in the Extreme North.
If time had allowed, Ning Fengzhi would have loved to ask more questions.
Why is it that every time you go out, you end up in such thrilling situations? Either it's hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts or divine beasts.
Damn, with such existences around, no wonder you'd think the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect isn't strong enough.
"Right. The Haotian Sect is about to re-emerge. I suspect Qian Daoliu's purpose this time is to confirm our sect's stance."
"In other words, we can't avoid this."
"Rongrong, are you saying you want us to flex our muscles?" Ning Fengzhi frowned tightly.
It was impossible for Ning Fengzhi not to be concerned. Qian Daoliu was the Angel God's representative.
Based on the information Ning Rongrong had previously revealed, Qian Daoliu was likely at the half-step god level. But under certain circumstances—such as activating the Angel God's Armor—he could reach the quasi-god level.
To be precise, any representative of a god who reached rank 99, even if originally at the pseudo-god level, would attain quasi-god strength with the god's buff.
But the cost was that they could never become true gods, and their cultivation would forever be capped at the quasi-god level.
"Fengzhi..."
The conversation between Ning Rongrong and Ning Fengzhi made Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo realize the severity of the situation.
Especially Sword Douluo, who had a relatively clear understanding of Qian Daoliu's power.
"How confident are you?" Ning Fengzhi looked at Ning Rongrong. Frankly, he didn't believe Ning Rongrong would stake the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's strength without any certainty.
Ning Rongrong thought for a moment and said, "I can't say for sure, but based on my assumptions, it should be fine."
Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen had previously fought viciously outside the Spirit Hall. It was impossible for them to have walked away completely unharmed.
Additionally, there was a 99.9% chance that the current Qian Daoliu couldn't use his full strength—meaning he couldn't activate the Angel God's Armor.
Of course, if he were desperate, Ning Rongrong wasn't sure whether he could still use it.
"I understand."
Ning Fengzhi could tell Ning Rongrong was hiding something, but out of trust, he didn't press further. He turned to Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo. "Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, my decision is... we go!"
"What do you think?"
Ning Fengzhi's gaze shifted between the two.
"Fine."
Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo exchanged a glance.
As soon as they finished speaking, a dark-purple time portal materialized beside them.
Dugu Bo and Tokisaki Kurumi stepped out.
"I've got a rough idea of the situation. I've brought everything we need for a fight."
"Sect Master, what's your plan?"
"Elder Dugu, our opponent might be the 'Invincible in the Sky,' Qian Daoliu. If you don't want to go, you can hold back. Honestly, we don't have much confidence this time."
"Hmph, Sect Master, what kind of person do you take me for?" Dugu Bo snorted coldly. "Relax, even if I can't beat Qian Daoliu, I can still handle She Long and Ci Xue!"
"Just now, Kurumi gave me a suggestion—if things go south, we can always target Qian Renxue."
"I might not be able to poison a Title Douluo, but a rank-70s Spirit Sage? You think she can withstand my poison?"
Ning Rongrong: "..."
Ning Rongrong didn't want to speak. She even rolled her eyes at Kurumi.
I never said that if we can't win, we should take it out on Qian Renxue!
Though, theoretically, it was feasible... but it was a bit shameless.
People shouldn't be so despicable... Oh, right, Tokisaki Kurumi isn't human.
Well, then it's fine.
The discussion ended quickly, and everyone prepared to head to Tian Shui City.
Dugu Yan stayed behind—after all, having her there wouldn't make much difference.
Ning Rongrong and Tokisaki Kurumi simultaneously activated their Time Eyes. As profound energy slowly radiated out, the space in front of them twisted rapidly, forming a massive black-and-white-bordered spatial portal.
This portal was so enormous that even the members of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect couldn't help but stare.
But Kurumi had already sent clones to inform everyone to mind their own business and not gawk.
"Martial Soul, awaken!"
Everyone heading to Tian Shui City except Ning Rongrong and Kurumi released their spirit rings.
Bone Douluo even directly activated his Martial Soul Avatar and ninth spirit skill, summoning a colossal skeletal dragon for everyone to ride.
The giant bone dragon, its wings flapping and bones creaking, emitted a faint dark aura as it carried the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's group into the spatial portal.
Tian Shui City, Shui Family.
"Spirit Hall, aren't you pushing things too far?" Shui Cangyue's expression was grim. "Ye Renxin has already said he won't join the Spirit Hall—he's now a member of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Do you still insist on being so aggressive?"
"Shui Cangyue, though we don't know how you became a Title Douluo, the person standing beside us is the Spirit Hall's Grand Elder."
"We can't just take your word for it that you've joined the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
Ci Xue also activated his Martial Soul, confronting Shui Cangyue. His chubby face twitched as he spoke, giving him a rather fierce appearance.
"Moreover, Ye Renxin previously said he wouldn't join any sect. Yet now..."
"Lord Ci Xue, this old man has already joined the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect under the recruitment of their young sect master, Ning Rongrong. Do you think I would lie about this?"
"We never said you were lying. But we need verification," She Long interjected.
Suddenly—
A terrifying pressure descended from the sky.
A massive spatial portal rapidly formed.
An enormous bone dragon surged out of the portal, and a voice echoed from above:
"Grand Elder, isn't the Spirit Hall overstepping its bounds?"
"Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Ning Fengzhi pays his respects."
As he spoke, the bone dragon in the sky vanished.
Ning Fengzhi and the other four instantly appeared beside Ye Renxin and Shui Cangyue. This inexplicable method of movement made Qian Daoliu, who had been calm until now, frown. Even he couldn't tell how they had appeared.
"Was it space...?" Qian Daoliu wasn't sure.
Before him stood five people: Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, Poison Douluo, Ning Fengzhi, and the unidentified Tokisaki Kurumi.
Ning Rongrong?
Just a little girl. Qian Daoliu dismissed her without a second thought.