They wanted to be like the person who had just dropped the bombshell.
To reveal news that would shock and astonish everyone.
Then watch the stunned expressions around them—there was no greater thrill.
Clatter!
Ranyang Douluo's chopsticks fell onto the table. "Second Brother, have we been discovered?"
Qingyang Douluo's expression darkened. "Impossible. Every single person we encountered along the way was killed by me! Unless..."
"Unless the other party is also a Titled Douluo, skilled in concealment, and thus avoided our detection!"
Ranyang Douluo's mood soured instantly. Someone had been watching while he absorbed his Spirit Ring—and had just exposed the Clear Sky Sect's strength in one go.
His face twisted into a vicious scowl as black energy surged around him.
"Second Brother, let's slaughter this town! As long as everyone here dies, the news won't spread!"
He shot to his feet, ready to unleash his Martial Soul.
"Sit down!"
Qingyang Douluo speculated, "If the enemy has already detected us and deliberately spread this news, it's unlikely limited to just this town. The supply towns around Star Dou Great Forest are probably already buzzing with rumors!"
His guess was spot-on. An old hand like Old Snake knew exactly how to pique the curiosity of these Soul Masters. In every town he visited, he spread the news in the most crowded places. By now, the rumors had taken on a life of their own.
Ranyang Douluo's expression shifted, and he reluctantly sat back down.
"Let's go check other places!"
The two of them abandoned their meal, smashing through the window in an instant.
They scoured the perimeter of Star Dou Great Forest—and sure enough, Qingyang Douluo's suspicions were confirmed. Nearly every supply town was abuzz with discussions about the Clear Sky Sect.
"Back to the sect! We must inform the sect master to prepare defenses!"
The two raced toward the Clear Sky Sect's mountain gates at full speed.
Not long after, at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
They were the first to receive the news, thanks to their merchant caravans spanning the entire continent.
Their shops were present in every supply town outside Star Dou Great Forest—after all, as Ning Rongrong once boasted, "If the world's wealth were divided into eight parts, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would claim one."
Information from these supply towns swiftly reached Ning Fengzhi's desk.
His face grave, Ning Fengzhi immediately summoned Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo for counsel.
"Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, do you think these rumors hold any truth?"
Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo pondered the matter carefully.
"Has the Clear Sky Sect's procurement increased recently?" Bone Douluo asked first.
Though the Clear Sky Sect had sealed its mountain gates, its members couldn't possibly be self-sufficient. Moreover, martial cultivation demanded vast resources—ample meat supplies were essential. A diet of vegetables alone wouldn't sustain their strength, especially for power-type Soul Masters like those of the Clear Sky Sect.
And the ones supplying their needs? The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
"Their procurement has grown year by year, but only at a steady pace—no sudden spikes. Over the years, their clan's population must have increased as well," Ning Fengzhi replied.
"After being forced into seclusion by the Spirit Hall, with their old sect master dead, the entire sect has been suppressing their anger, focusing solely on cultivation. Of their original seven elders, five remain—and all five have the potential to break through to the Titled Douluo level!"
Sword Douluo said calmly.
Ning Fengzhi shuddered. "Uncle Sword, do you believe the rumors are true? Seven Titled Douluo from the Clear Sky Sect?"
He was somewhat shaken.
After all these years, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had not added a single Titled Douluo.
Yet the Clear Sky Sect had gained five?
"It's uncertain whether they have seven now, but as long as they continue cultivating peacefully, seven Titled Douluo are inevitable!" Sword Douluo affirmed.
Ning Fengzhi smiled self-deprecatingly. "After the Clear Sky Sect closed its doors, I thought our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had become the leader of the Upper Three Sects.
It seems I was arrogant!"
"Fengzhi, perhaps we should cut off their supplies. The Clear Sky Sect's strength is too formidable. All these years, they've never disclosed their true situation to us!"
Bone Douluo's expression darkened—the Clear Sky Sect was far too cunning.
"The Spirit Hall is growing increasingly dominant. If the Clear Sky Sect truly possesses such power, it may be a blessing for the continent.
From now on, we must keep an eye on the Spirit Hall's movements. Moreover, we must be cautious about who is spreading these rumors behind the scenes.
Is this the Spirit Hall's prelude to action, or is another force trying to muddy the waters of the continent?
Things are getting more chaotic!"
Ning Fengzhi shook his head, dismissing Bone Douluo's suggestion.
If a hidden force was involved, one that harbored deep hostility toward the Clear Sky Sect—who could it be?
For a moment, Ning Fengzhi couldn't figure it out.
"Fengzhi, since you're confident, you can handle these matters. I'm going to Suotuo City to see Rongrong—I don't want her suffering any grievances there!"
Bone Douluo suddenly declared.
"Uncle Bone, just observe her discreetly. Don't let her know you're there.
Rongrong's talent surpasses mine. We're counting on her to break the limitations of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit!"
Ning Fengzhi smiled wryly. Bone Douluo and Sword Douluo doted on Ning Rongrong even more than he did.
"Fengzhi, sending Rongrong to the Heaven Dou Primary Academy was the best decision you ever made.
I must say, after meeting Dugu Feng, Rongrong has matured a lot and become more diligent in her cultivation.
I'll go as well—just a quick trip. I'll keep an eye on this old bone to make sure he doesn't disrupt Rongrong's training!"
Sword Douluo agreed.
"Haha, competing with geniuses her own age will help her grow faster. If she's always with us, she'll never focus on cultivation.
I hope Flender can teach her well!"
Ning Fengzhi said shrewdly.
He had high hopes for Ning Rongrong's future—the mission of breaking the limitations of their family's Martial Soul rested on her shoulders.
Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo vanished from the hall in a flash.
Only Ning Fengzhi remained, a trace of worry in his heart—the continent was on the brink of turmoil once more!
Spirit City, Pope Mountain.
Guarded by the Palace Guardian Knights, their blades gleaming, the Pope Palace stood halfway up the mountain.
Inside the Pope Palace was a grand assembly hall spanning over a thousand square meters.
At the center of the hall, atop nine steps and surrounded by four golden pillars, was an enormous throne.
Bibi Dong sat there with regal poise, clad in a floor-length black gown embroidered with intricate golden patterns.
A crown adorned with a blood-red gem rested upon her head, the stone's crimson hue resembling fresh blood, exuding an aura of chilling intimidation.
Her fair complexion and flawlessly refined features radiated an intangible air of nobility and divinity.
Any Soul Master of the Spirit Hall who laid eyes on Bibi Dong couldn't help but feel compelled to kneel in reverence.
But at this moment, her eyes were sharp and cold, her gaze deep and icy—she was furious.
Below her stood her two closest confidants: Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo.
The two men stood with their heads bowed, visibly nervous.
They had just reported the news about the Clear Sky Sect to Bibi Dong.
"Eleven years... How have the members of the Clear Sky Sect been absorbing Spirit Rings?
Did none of the Soul Masters at the various Martial Soul branch temples notice anything?"
Bibi Dong's tone was calm, but it was precisely this calmness that revealed the depth of her fury.
She was truly enraged.
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