Dugu Feng secretly smiled to himself as the matter was settled.
Moreover, the Heaven Dou Empire held the moral high ground.
At most, Salas could only make a few accusations—what could he really do against the Heaven Dou Empire?
This was precisely why Prince Xue Xing had taken the lead in this matter.
Salas found himself in a dilemma: Should he admit that Yang Wushuang had already joined the Spirit Hall?
Did Prince Xue Xing truly have evidence, or was he merely bluffing?
"Rumors are just rumors. Yang Wushuang was a lackey of the Clear Sky Sect—how could he have joined the Spirit Hall?
Prince Xue Xing, you mustn't make baseless accusations!"
Salas shook his head and ultimately chose to follow Qian Renxue's orders, denying that Yang Wushuang was affiliated with the Spirit Hall.
"In that case, Platinum Bishop, you need not concern yourself with this matter any further. The Yang Clan Leader of the Destruction Clan is here, and we will handle this appropriately!"
Salas had no choice—the crucial point was that the man was already dead.
Had Yang Wushuang still been alive, Salas would have resorted to any means to take him away, confident that the Heaven Dou Empire wouldn't dare refuse.
But now that Yang Wushuang had been reduced to bones...
It was too late for anything.
Dugu Feng paid no attention to how the two resolved the aftermath. Instead, he approached Qian Renxue.
"Brother Xue, last time I mentioned visiting you at the Crown Prince's residence when I had the chance, but I've been preoccupied with training and couldn't make it. I hope you'll forgive me!"
Dugu Feng greeted Qian Renxue with a cheerful smile.
Qian Renxue responded with a gentle, pleased expression. "It's no trouble at all. I've heard about your activities at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy—training diligently alongside Rongrong.
To reach the level of Soul Expert at such a young age—you're certain to become another formidable powerhouse for our Heaven Dou Empire in the future.
This time, your Dugu Family stepped in to help avenge my second and third brothers. For that, Qinghe offers his deepest gratitude!"
Qian Renxue's heart bled. The Dugu Family had joined the battle, and in the end, Yang Wushuang's corpse had turned to bones—all due to their poison.
Yet on the surface, she had to maintain the demeanor of a gracious leader, expressing gratitude.
Qian Renxue's performance was flawless—no wonder she had remained undetected all these years.
Even Ning Fengzhi had noticed nothing.
Bear in mind, Ning Fengzhi's Martial Soul, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, was a gem-type Martial Soul with the ability to discern the finest details—yet even he failed to see through Qian Renxue's disguise.
The Soul Bone played a part, but Qian Renxue's own acting was equally crucial.
"Brother Xue, what level have you reached in your training now?" Dugu Feng asked curiously.
Qian Renxue gave a bitter smile. "I can't compare to you, Brother Feng. I'm only at level 38, still not a Soul Ancestor. You'll catch up to me in no time!"
The character she portrayed, Xue Qinghe, was twenty years old, publicly displaying the strength of a Soul Expert.
In truth, her Soul Power had long reached the level of a Soul King.
Dugu Feng pondered this.
It seemed the quality of Qian Renxue's Soul Bone was exceptionally high, capable of disguising both her Martial Soul and Soul Power.
"Level 38 is already quite impressive. Training is arduous, and absorbing Spirit Rings carries life-threatening risks.
Brother Xue, as the Crown Prince, your duty lies in safeguarding the empire—governing the nation, strengthening the military, developing Soul Master academies, and nurturing more powerhouses to elevate the Heaven Dou Empire's might. That is what truly matters!"
Dugu Feng smoothly spun his words.
Qian Renxue's potential had been stifled by her undercover mission—otherwise, she would have ascended to godhood far earlier than Tang San.
If we could continue delaying the speed of his improvement, it would definitely be possible.
"Thank you for your concern, Brother Feng. In some time, I'll visit Heaven Dou Royal Academy to see you talented students!"
Qian Renxue nodded. What Dugu Feng said aligned perfectly with what she'd been doing all along—infiltrating every aspect of the Heaven Dou Empire.
"Indeed, Soul Master academies are cradles that nurture powerful experts. If Your Highness the Crown Prince pays more attention to them, these students will surely serve you after graduation!"
Dugu Feng spared no effort in his persuasion, wanting to immerse Qian Renxue in the thrill of expanding her influence. This would also buy him more time to catch up to her strength. It seemed he'd need to think of more ways to persuade her in the future.
As the two conversed, Ge Long was already directing the troops to clear the battlefield ruins. Salas and the four single-attribute clans had also withdrawn.
"Brother Xue, let's part ways here. I'll visit you when I have time!"
After bidding farewell to Qian Renxue, Dugu Feng returned to Dugu Mansion with Old Snake and Old Scorpion.
In the main hall, Dugu Feng sat in the host's seat. Little Snake had entered at some point, bringing various dishes that were now laid out on the table. After all the commotion, Dugu Feng was hungry and eagerly began eating.
"Young Master, after this battle, our family's prestige has greatly increased among all factions. Our voice in Heaven Dou City will grow stronger. Moreover, I've obtained Yang Wushuang's Soul Tools!"
Old Snake was still excited. Yang Wushuang had been a Soul Douluo, yet under the family's schemes, he was killed. Eliminating such a poison master, seizing his legacy, and strengthening the family—nothing could be more satisfying.
As the mastermind behind it all, the Dugu Family naturally claimed the spoils. Besides, no one dared search through the poison-filled area where the poisoned Yang Wushuang had fallen.
"So? Did you find the Destruction Clan's alchemy and poison-making manuals?" Dugu Feng asked.
"We certainly did! The Destruction Clan excels in alchemy—medicines for nourishing the body, healing injuries, and cultivating meridians. As for poisons, there's a notebook on pharmacological mixtures detailing theories of Mixed Poison by combining various herbs!"
Old Snake had been examining the contents with his spiritual power during the journey and felt he'd gained much. As he spoke, he handed over a book.
Dugu Feng took it and began reading. "Two herbs originally beneficial to the body can become deadly poison when mixed. Alchemy is the study of such herb combinations..."
Dugu Feng skimmed through the thin book in half an hour. Aside from theoretical explanations, it contained various herb mixtures.
"This truly represents generations of the Destruction Clan's research. Yang Wushuang was a genius indeed!" Dugu Feng laughed heartily. The book also included some of Yang Wushuang's recent research conducted with Spirit Hall's support.
"Seven-Colored Radiance—this must be the poison that afflicted Xue Ye the Great!" Dugu Feng committed this to memory.
"Old Snake, there's one more thing you must do—divert Spirit Hall's attention. Spirit Hall will undoubtedly investigate Yang Wushuang's death thoroughly and may even retaliate. We need to give them something else to focus on."
A glint of wisdom flashed in Dugu Feng's eyes. Old Snake and Old Scorpion exchanged glances and asked curiously, "What does the Young Master plan to do?"
"Of course, it's to set up a greater enemy for them. Currently, there are only a dozen or so publicly known Titled Douluos on the continent—how is that possible?
Spread the word that someone witnessed a powerhouse wielding the Clear Sky Hammer breaking through to Titled Douluo in the Star Dou Great Forest.
Suspected to be the Fifth Elder of the Clear Sky Sect!
If several elders of the Clear Sky Sect have all become Titled Douluos, just counting them, the Clear Sky Sect alone would have seven Titled Douluos.
Among them are powerhouses like Tang Hao and Tang Xiao!"
Dugu Feng said solemnly.
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