Chapter 119: Indulgence Is Not a License to Act Recklessly

"Permanently exist?"

Sword Douluo tapped the Azure Spear with his finger, then tried to bend it. The spear remained completely unmoved, showing no signs of breaking.

Crack—

Sword Douluo immediately increased his strength, and as the force reached a certain level, the Azure Spear snapped in two.

Looking at the spear broken into two pieces in his hand, he said, "The amount of force this spear can withstand is roughly around level 70. However, you can't just focus on that. You also need to consider the enhancement Spirit Rings provide to Soul Masters."

Li Xun nodded in agreement. He wasn't arrogant enough to underestimate other powerful experts.

With a thought, the ground and the Azure Spear in Sword Douluo's hand instantly turned into blue dust, leaving behind only a few blue seeds.

"Can these seeds still grow?" Sword Douluo curiously held a seed up to his eye.

"They can, but without my Soul Power to accelerate the process, it might take a long time."

"That's quite interesting," Sword Douluo chuckled as he pocketed the seed. "Do you have any other abilities?"

"No," Li Xun replied.

Li Xun glanced at Sword Douluo and then at Dugu Bo beside him. "We've been out for quite a while. Let's head back to the sect."

Without waiting for the two, he picked up the remaining seeds of the Blue Silver King from the ground and swiftly ascended into the air.

"Brat, that Blue Silver Emperor potted plant is still with me," Dugu Bo sneered, his figure flashing as he instantly chased after him.

"Grandpa Dugu, just hold onto it for me. You can give it back to me when we return to the sect," Li Xun shouted without looking back, eager to return.

"Xiao Xun, since you're in such a hurry to return to the sect, let me carry you to speed things up," Sword Douluo said as his third Spirit Ring lit up, instantly increasing his speed. In the blink of an eye, he was flying side by side with Li Xun.

"No need, Sword Grandpa. I'm already quite fast," Li Xun chuckled, politely declining Sword Douluo's offer.

"You haven't grown much in age, but you're becoming more and more polite."

Sword Douluo grabbed Li Xun by the back of his collar and pulled him in front of himself. "No matter how fast your cultivation progresses or how high the absorption limit of your Spirit Rings is, in front of Sword Grandpa, you're still just a kid, aren't you?"

"Yes, yes, Sword Grandpa is right," Li Xun obediently nodded, feeling the strong hands on his shoulders.

"Poison Enshrined, don't rush. I'll take him for a stretch first, then it'll be your turn," Sword Douluo smiled at Dugu Bo, who had caught up to them.

Dugu Bo rubbed his hands together and grinned. "No problem, you go first."

"What are you guys doing? Ah!!"

Before Li Xun could finish, Sword Douluo's Flying Sword spiraled rapidly into the sky, turning into a black dot in the sky in an instant.

Spirit City, Pope's Hall.

"I heard Xiaoxue has returned?" Pope Bibi Dong glanced up from the documents in her hand, casually looking at the person below.

Chrysanthemum Douluo Ju Huaguan bowed respectfully, carefully choosing his words. "Yes, she is currently with the Great Enshrinement."

"Hmph!" Bibi Dong tossed the documents onto the table. "I heard she's been in close contact with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School recently?"

"That's correct," Chrysanthemum Douluo stood straight, not daring to look up. "It was Salas who introduced her."

"That fool doesn't even know what the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is up to. For a bit of money, he's acting as their intermediary."

Bibidong's eyes turned cold. "Someone has reported that Salas has been exploiting his position for personal gain, controlling the promotion channels within the branch halls. Summon him back to Spirit City for a debriefing."

"You and Ghost Douluo will temporarily take over the duties of the Heavenly Douluo Sacred Hall's bishop. Keep a close eye on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's every move."

"First, it was the Breaking Clan, then Dugu Bo, and now he's trying to win over the major bishops. What is Ning Fengzhi planning?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo cautiously glanced at Bibidong. "Your Excellency, I've received intelligence that the Dragon Snake Family has recently been in contact with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

"Heh, Ning Fengzhi has been closely aligned with the Upper Three Sects for so many years, and now he's suddenly taking an interest in these smaller families?"

Bibidong's lips curled into a cold smile. "After years of covert conflict with the Spirit Hall, he's suddenly trying to get closer to us. There must be an ulterior motive. Go and handle your tasks."

"Yes, Your Excellency." Chrysanthemum Douluo bowed respectfully and then slowly exited the hall.

Bibidong rubbed her temples, deep in thought.

Not long after, she stood up and walked out of the Pope's Hall, heading towards the Hall of Offerings.

"Grandfather, I've reached an agreement with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. As long as I hand over Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo to them, they will merge into the Spirit Hall." Qian Renxue smiled, seeking praise from Qiandao Liu. "Moreover, they've promised not to harm the lives of the two elders."

She had already received news that Li Xun was about to advance to Soul King.

The other party had already demonstrated qualities worthy of her attention. This time, returning to Spirit City was to discuss with her grandfather the matter of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School joining the Spirit Hall.

"Xiaoxue, you're still too naive. If the Spirit Hall were to hand over two elders just for their joining, not only would it damage the Spirit Hall's reputation, but it would also dishearten those below."

"And if something were to happen to the two elders, it wouldn't be good."

Qiandao Liu frowned in thought for a moment. "Since the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is willing to join the Spirit Hall, perhaps we can have them change their conditions? Soul Bones or something else would be acceptable."

"Grandfather, don't worry. I've already considered this. This matter won't have any negative impact on our Sacred Hall."

Qian Renxue smiled faintly, tugging at Qiandao Liu's sleeve. "Even if Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo fall into their hands, nothing serious should happen. At most, they'll suffer some physical pain."

Qiandao Liu looked at Qian Renxue with some surprise. "What do you mean by that?"

"Grandfather, the fact that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is willing to join our Spirit Sacred Hall proves that they've already made a decision internally."

Qian Renxue looked up at the towering statue of the Angel God. "And Dugu Bo, being within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, can't avoid being influenced by them. Now is a critical moment for our cooperation. I believe Dugu Bo will make the necessary sacrifices for the greater good."

"Xiaoxue, you've really grown up." Qiandao Liu suddenly laughed, looking at Qian Renxue with affection. "But I still can't agree to your request."

"They are now Bibidong's people. You need to consider what would happen if Dugu Bo, in a moment of desperation, were to actually kill the two elders."

"Grandfather, it's precisely because they are Bibidong's people that I agreed to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's conditions."

When Qiandao Liu mentioned Bibidong, Qian Renxue's eyes grew complex, and her expression gradually turned cold: "Grandpa, the Spirit Hall is the Spirit Hall of our Qian family. Why do you always worry about Bibidong?"

"Xiaoxue, you're still young. What you need to do is focus on growing up. When the time comes, you will naturally understand everything," Qiandao