Chapter 259: A Different Soul Hunt Plan
"This time, regarding our plan against the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, I hope you can all restrain your sect members and keep it secret," Yu Yuanzhen cautioned.
"That's your Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's concern," the Second Elder of the Clear Sky Sect replied indifferently. "We will only dispatch our Titled Douluo. None of our disciples will participate."
"That's for the best," Yu Yuanzhen nodded expressionlessly. "Then let's call this operation the 'Soul Hunt Plan.' Once we confirm that Luo Ling has returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, I'll notify you immediately."
With that, he cupped his fists and turned to leave.
As his figure disappeared, the Second Elder's gaze grew icy.
"Second Elder, are we truly going to ally with Yu Yuanzhen?" the Seventh Elder, the Lieyang Douluo, asked grimly.
"Of course. With such a monstrously gifted individual rising in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, we cannot allow him to live. Besides, our Clear Sky Sect is struggling—this is the perfect time to refill our coffers." The Second Elder nodded.
"But isn't it too risky for us to take on Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo? That old fox Yu Yuanzhen clearly wants us to take the hardest fight," Lieyang Douluo said hesitantly.
"Hmph! Of course Yu Yuanzhen has ulterior motives. He hopes to watch us and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect weaken each other so his clan can profit afterward," the Second Elder sneered.
"But if he dares to play games with us, then once we arrive at the sect, how we act will be up to us, not him."
The other elders exchanged thoughtful looks.
A storm aimed at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was brewing—with both sides harboring their own schemes.
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Luo Ling and Xiao Wu remained in the Star Dou Great Forest for a week before starting their journey back.
During that week, Luo Ling had even dived into the Lake of Life to investigate. The oppressive aura from its depths had forced him to retreat before going too far.
Meanwhile, Spirit Hall had unleashed its full influence across the Heaven Dou Empire, spreading Emperor Xue Ye's scandals nationwide. Rumors had even reached the neighboring Star Luo Empire.
Three days later, Luo Ling returned to Heaven Dou City with Xiao Wu, while Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo headed back to report in Spirit City.
As soon as Luo Ling stepped into the city, he sensed prying eyes on him from every direction.
He frowned slightly. Several individuals were discreetly tracking him, and when they saw him appear, their excitement was clear.
Suspicious, Luo Ling led Xiao Wu into a nearby alley.
"Luo Ling?" Xiao Wu looked puzzled as he pulled her along, unsure what was happening.
Luo Ling raised a finger to his lips for silence. A faint shadowy light flashed, and both vanished.
Ghost Veil—activated. They turned invisible.
Standing silently in the alley, Luo Ling held Xiao Wu close while watching the entrance.
After about a minute, a figure entered casually, pretending to pass through.
At the same time, two others climbed quietly onto the walls on either side.
Before they could blink, Luo Ling's Spirit Threads lashed out, corrupting all three. They never even saw his face before becoming his puppets.
Through those threads, Luo Ling invaded their memories.
A few moments later, the eerie red glow in his eyes faded, replaced by amusement.
Yu Yuanzhen had joined forces with the Clear Sky Sect to launch a "Soul Hunt Plan" against the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?
How ironic. He had only just persuaded Bibi Dong to abandon her original Soul Hunt Operation against Yu Yuanzhen's own clan—and now Yu Yuanzhen had devised one of his own.
The thought almost made Luo Ling laugh.
These three had been sent to monitor him. Their orders were simple: once Luo Ling returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Yu Yuanzhen would alert the Clear Sky Sect to attack.
Seven Titled Douluo from the Clear Sky Sect, plus Yu Yuanzhen himself—eight in total. A dangerous siege indeed.
Luo Ling pondered quietly. After some thought, he erased all memories of himself from the spies' minds using his spiritual threads.
Yu Yuanzhen's plan relied on seeing him arrive at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Without that confirmation, the attack would stall.
Once the memories were wiped, Luo Ling took Xiao Wu and flew swiftly toward Qian Renxue's Prince's Mansion.
Yu Yuanzhen and the Clear Sky Sect's plan to destroy the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect might be bold, but it also gave Luo Ling a golden opportunity—to annihilate them all at once.
Spirit Hall was about to move against Emperor Xue Ye, and Qian Renxue, under the pretext of purging "traitors," would soon strike the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
They wouldn't even need to hunt their enemies down—the fools would come straight to their own doom.
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Three days later, Spirit City, Pope's Hall.
Bibi Dong received Luo Ling's letter. As she read its contents, her expression turned stern.
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo had already reported the events in the Star Dou Forest—news of Luo Ling's even battle with Yu Yuanzhen had spread widely among the elders and consecrated Douluo.
Now Yu Yuanzhen was allying with the Clear Sky Sect to kill Luo Ling by attacking the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
The plan disrupted her original schedule; she had to once again adjust her entire strategy against the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
With a helpless smile, she sighed inwardly. "Having such an overpowered disciple really can be troublesome."
"Elder Chrysanthemum, summon the other elders to the hall. We have an urgent matter," Bibi Dong ordered.
Soon, all of Spirit Hall's Titled Douluo elders assembled before her.
After passing Luo Ling's letter around, Bibi Dong said calmly, "Yu Yuanzhen and the Clear Sky Sect are about to assault the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Prepare yourselves—our previous operations are canceled. We'll go directly to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and wait for the prey to come."
"Understood!" echoed the elders.
"This time," her gaze hardened, "Yu Yuanzhen and the Clear Sky Sect are working together. Apart from Tang Hao and Tang Xiao, there are five Titled Douluo elders. None of them are to leave alive!"
Bibi Dong's voice dripped with murderous resolve.
To eliminate the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Clear Sky Sect in one sweep, she would personally participate.
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Heaven Dou City, Prince's Mansion.
Days later, Luo Ling met Ghost Douluo, who had arrived ahead of time and relayed Bibi Dong's plan.
Now, all he needed to do was deliberately expose his movements and return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
"Old Poison, I trust you're ready?" Luo Ling turned to Dugu Bo beside him.
Dugu Bo, now a level ninety-five Titled Douluo, was strong enough to serve as a key ally. Luo Ling had brought him along as insurance.
"Hmph! Let that old bastard Yu Yuanzhen come. I, the Old Poison, have never feared anyone!" Dugu Bo chuckled, pounding his chest confidently.
(END CHAPTER)
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