Chapter 313: Undercurrents Stirring

Chapter 313: Undercurrents Stirring

Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!

At the mention of this former number one auxiliary sect, Tang Xiao, Tang Ling, and the others all fell into deep thought.

Tang Yuehua smiled faintly and continued,

"In recent years, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has not been doing well in the Heaven Dou Empire. Xue Qinghe has completely leaned toward the Nine Star Hall, treating the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect with a respectful but distant attitude. Although he hasn't deliberately suppressed the sect, its status in the empire has been declining year by year.

Furthermore, the reforms Xue Qinghe implemented in the Heaven Dou Empire have not only infringed upon the interests of the royal aristocracy but have also caused quite a stir in the commercial foundations the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect relies on."

Tang Yuehua's voice turned serious.

"Several hidden agents I planted within the sect have sent me the same information: Ning Fengzhi is extremely dissatisfied with Xue Qinghe. Some even learned from Ning Fengzhi's personal concubine that once, while drunk, he cursed Xue Qinghe, claiming that he had accepted a white-eyed wolf as his disciple."

Upon hearing this, Tang San lifted his head and said,

"Uncle, Aunt, since Rongrong is the successor to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, I suggest letting her depart first to meet Sect Master Ning. If he agrees to cooperate with us, we can then proceed with the next phase of the plan."

Reminded by Tang San, Tang Xiao, Tang Yuehua, and the others immediately showed expressions of joy.

That's right—how could they have forgotten that among Tang San's companions was the next inheritor of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?

If their own daughter personally persuaded him, Ning Fengzhi would be even more likely to agree.

A few days later, at the new stronghold of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in Heaven Dou City.

After listening to his beloved daughter Ning Rongrong's explanation, Ning Fengzhi made his decision in less than three minutes.

"Help them. Rongrong, send someone immediately to inform Tang San and the others that the matter of entering the imperial palace will be handled by me."

Upon hearing this, Sword Douluo Chen Xin couldn't help but frown.

"Fengzhi, aren't you being a little too hasty? After all, plotting against the emperor is a major crime. Shouldn't we reconsider?"

Ning Rongrong pursed her lips and said,

"Grandpa Jian, what's there to reconsider? Xue Qinghe, that hypocrite—back when he wanted our sect's support, he was so affectionate when calling Father his teacher. Now that he's clinging to the Nine Star Hall, he's thrown our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect aside. How can someone like him be fit to rule a country?"

"Rongrong is right."

Bone Douluo still held a grudge over how the Nine Star Hall humiliated them during the annexation of the Elemental Academy, and immediately added,

"Old Sword, you've seen with your own eyes how the Heaven Dou Empire has treated our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect all these years. If we don't act now, within a few decades we'll truly have no status left."

Sword Douluo felt helpless.

Though Xue Qinghe hadn't favored the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he hadn't suppressed them either.

Not to mention, their current, large, and high-quality training grounds were personally approved by Xue Qinghe.

"Even if Xue Qinghe has his faults, his reputation among the people is high, and he can still be considered a good emperor."

"As for Xue Beng and Xue Xing—those two are nothing but scum, guilty of countless crimes. How can men like them be fit to rule a country?"

Ning Fengzhi smiled faintly and said,

"Uncle Jian, Xue Xing and Xue Beng are merely puppets. Our true partner is the Clear Sky Sect. Tang San has already inherited the Sea God's legacy, and even Rongrong, at such a young age, has reached the Soul Sage realm."

"In my view, the future of the soul master world will belong to these children."

Sword Douluo remained full of worries and said,

"But rumors have already spread everywhere—claims that Tang San advances by devouring the life force of others, saying he's a fallen soul master. If we cooperate with someone like that, I fear—"

"Grandpa Jian!"

Ning Rongrong interrupted firmly.

Upon hearing Sword Douluo slander her respected Third Brother, Ning Rongrong couldn't hold back anymore.

She immediately interrupted Sword Douluo, puffing out her cheeks in anger as she said,

"Those are all slanders from hateful people against Third Brother! How could you believe such nonsense?"

Ning Fengzhi also spoke up,

"Uncle Jian, Tang San is now the inheritor of the Sea God. How could the successor of a deity be a fallen soul master? This is nothing but lies fabricated by the Spirit Empire and the Nine Star Hall to suppress the Clear Sky Sect!"

In truth, with Ning Fengzhi's vision—and unlike Tang Yuehua, who was blinded by familial emotions—he understood clearly.

The Spirit Empire and Heaven Dou Empire were not close allies but mortal enemies. For them to jointly issue a proclamation declaring Tang San a fallen soul master was almost certainly based on truth.

But so what?

History is always written by the victors.

The future of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect outweighed everything else.

Behind Tang San stood a level 99 powerhouse. His own daughter, Ning Rongrong, had also benefited greatly from following Tang San's cultivation path.

Given the Heaven Dou Empire's increasingly cold attitude toward the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect these past years, Ning Fengzhi made his choice without hesitation.

Seeing Ning Fengzhi's firm attitude, and knowing that his old partner Bone Douluo also burned with the desire to avenge their previous humiliation, Sword Douluo could only sigh helplessly.

As for his beloved granddaughter Ning Rongrong—whenever Tang San was mentioned, her eyes lit up—there was no hope of expecting any opposition from her either.

Sword Douluo sighed and said,

"So be it, Fengzhi. Since you are determined, this old man will obey your orders!"

After receiving Ning Fengzhi's confirmation, Tang San and the others began to act.

To ensure the plan's success, the Clear Sky Sect sent almost all their strongest forces.

Sect Master Tang Xiao himself led the team, a Super Douluo with a soul power level of ninety-seven.

He was accompanied by Third Elder Tang Ran and Sixth Elder Tang Yun, both titled Douluo.

Only Second Elder Tang Ling remained behind to guard the sect.

Their allies, Sea God Island and the Star Luo Empire, also gave their full support.

Sea God Island dispatched three titled Douluo: Sea Dragon Douluo with level ninety-five soul power, Sea Horse Douluo, and Sea Ghost Douluo, both with soul power above ninety-three.

The Star Luo Empire sent four Soul Douluo, consisting of two husband-and-wife pairs.

Each pair could perform a Martial Soul Fusion Skill—Ghost Shadow White Tiger—temporarily granting them strength comparable to a titled Douluo.

Tang San's group set out from the Star Luo Empire's capital, crossed the Spirit Empire, and arrived at Heaven Dou City.

Under Ning Fengzhi's arrangement, they successfully infiltrated the imperial palace.

Even though the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's standing in the Heaven Dou Empire had declined, a skinny camel was still bigger than a horse.

Ning Fengzhi was still the master of one of the upper three sects and officially recognized as Xue Qinghe's former teacher.

Arranging for a few palace guards was easily within his power.

Thus, Tang San and the others successfully entered the Heaven Dou Palace, excitedly plotting their assassination of Xue Qinghe and his son.

They had no idea, however, that everything was already under someone else's control.

(End of Chapter)

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