"Are you Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect people planning to get involved as well?" Tang Chen's expression darkened slightly as surging soul power emanated from his body.
"Tang Chen, you really are regressing with age. At your age, sneaking an attack on a girl barely in her teens—and still calling yourself invincible on land? I think your face is the invincible part," Sword Douluo said, flicking out sword flowers with his Seven Kill Sword as he teased.
Tang Chen fell silent and did not refute. At his age, having a junior act in such a way was indeed dishonorable, but for the sake of his grandson, he had thrown caution to the wind.
He had no idea how long the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had been watching from the sidelines.
"Tang Chen, the struggle between Xue Ke and Xue Beng has ended with Xue Ke's victory. You have failed," Ning Fengzhi said calmly. "Since that is the case, we are stepping in to protect the last trace of Emperor Xue Ye's bloodline and stabilize the Heaven Dou Empire's situation. This has always been the way of our Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
Tang Chen's expression looked extremely unpleasant. Indeed, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect protected the imperial family—Ning Fengzhi had likely even promised Emperor Xue Ye something—so continuing to kill was no longer possible.
The moment the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect intervened, this matter should have come to an end.
Tang Chen did not ask when the other side had started watching.
Asking would have been meaningless, because they truly had not acted during the two siblings' fight.
Of course, if one brought up supplying soul guide devices, that didn't count either—after all, his side had mobilized Title Douluo as well. If anyone was breaking the rules, his side had violated far more.
Moreover, the strength of Ning Fengzhi and the other two made Tang Chen quite wary.
Two 99th-ranked Title Douluo plus Ning Fengzhi—the amplification from the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda would produce combat power equivalent to at least two quasi-god Limit Douluo at the lowest. If they also assisted the Heaven Dou side, along with Spirit Hall and the soul beast forces…
Then what was there to fight? They might as well surrender.
Thinking of this, Tang Chen took a deep breath. "Sect Master Ning, the cooperation between the Star Dou Great Forest and Spirit Hall is already common knowledge. What is the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's view on this?"
Ning Fengzhi shook his head with a smile. "We have no intention of getting involved in your game."
"If there are any consequences, then that is simply our sect's fate. Today's events end here."
Silence. Tang Chen understood Ning Fengzhi's words clearly.
But he was unwilling!
At that moment, a white light flew in from outside.
The figure within the light glanced at Ning Fengzhi and the other two before landing beside Bi Ji.
The man had a slightly pale complexion.
But everyone present—
Especially the soul masters who had participated in the Soul Master Tournament—were not unfamiliar with the man before them.
Back then, he had appeared alongside Bi Ji, displaying 99th-ranked Limit Douluo strength, and called himself the Myriad Demon Limit Douluo.
No one had expected him to be a soul beast as well. His words made Tang Chen and the others fall silent.
"The rabble outside has all been dealt with."
The armies that had surrounded the city were the last batch of nobles they could mobilize.
In other words, this power grab had completely failed.
Then what were they still doing here? Were they really going to fight to the death?
There were already several Limit Douluo present. Relying solely on him and Bo Saixi, it was impossible to break through.
If they did not withdraw in such a situation, they might not be able to leave at all.
This was still under the assumption that Ning Fengzhi's stance remained uncertain. If Ning Fengzhi and the other two decided to act against them, the outcome would become extremely unpredictable.
While Tang Chen was still hesitating, his gaze noticed Ning Fengzhi taking an object out of his soul guide ring.
A moment later, Ning Fengzhi showed an expression of surprise.
"No way!"
"What is it, Fengzhi?" Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo looked toward Ning Fengzhi.
"It's not a big problem—just something came up," Ning Fengzhi shook his head and put away the communication soul guide device. He was unsure whether Tang Chen knew what had happened here, so he did not make a fuss about it.
"Tang Chen, since you have already failed, leave."
"If you withdraw from Heaven Dou City and leave the borders of the Heaven Dou Empire, I, Ning Fengzhi, swear on my honor that we will not stop you."
Ning Fengzhi's words plunged Tang Chen into silence.
Bo Saixi, who had been clashing with the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King, repelled the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King couple and took the opportunity to come to Tang Chen's side. "What do we do? The plan has failed."
The strength on both sides was no longer equal.
His side had a total of eight Title Douluo, with himself and Bo Saixi at quasi-god Limit Douluo level. Even with the intervention of the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King couple, they still held an advantage.
But once the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect joined, that advantage vanished completely.
Since the other side was willing to let it go, then they should withdraw.
Tang Chen prepared to give the order to retreat when, in the distance, a streak of blue light flew toward them at extreme speed. From far to near, the figure gradually became clear.
"There is no need to leave."
The familiar voice caused Tang Chen's expression to change several times in succession.
Shoulder-length bluish hair, a somewhat handsome and carefree face.
The blue light he transformed into approached this direction at extreme speed.
Everyone present was either a Limit Douluo or someone of great strength—many recognized the identity within the blue light.
Tang Chen burst into loud laughter. "It seems Little San has finally come out of seclusion."
The blue-haired youth hovered in the air not far from Tang Chen. The terrifying aura emanating from him drew everyone's attention.
An unparalleled, overwhelming power.
When they saw who had arrived, everyone was shocked—because this person was Tang San.
This aura was at least at the Super Douluo level.
Especially the soul rings on his blood-red Blue Silver Emperor martial soul, which had evolved from Blue Silver Grass.
They were utterly unbelievable.
Seven black, two red.
Tang San extended his hand. The surrounding water vapor rapidly condensed into a long handle shape.
In the blink of an eye, a replica of the Sea God's Trident was formed. Though it could not compare to the true divine artifact, it felt smooth and familiar to use—just like the old Blue Silver Overlord Spear.
"You must be Tang San," Bone Douluo's expression turned extremely serious. "Young man, I never expected that in just a few days your strength would rise to such a level. Truly makes one feel ashamed."
"95th-ranked Title Douluo!" As someone who had lingered at rank 95 for many years, no one understood this aura better than Bone Douluo—especially since he was constantly teased about it by Sword Douluo.
A little over a year ago, he had only been an eighty-something-ranked Soul Douluo. In such a short time, he had reached rank 95. Add to that Zhu Zhuqing, who was also suspected to have reached Title Douluo—was this the terror of divine trial inheritors?
It was simply terrifying!
In Bone Douluo's heart, a faint trace of killing intent even emerged.
But as for whether he could actually kill him…
Honestly, Bone Douluo had no confidence.
Because none of these divine trial inheritors followed any logic.
Rongrong was like this, Qian Renxue was like this, Tang San was like this—even the relatively unknown Zhu Zhuqing had possibly reached Title Douluo.
They could even erupt with Title Douluo combat power without being Title Douluo themselves. How were normal soul masters like them supposed to feel?
He remembered that Tang San and Rongrong were the same age—meaning he was not yet nineteen, perhaps just eighteen. Such talent was simply too terrifying, and he was even suspected to be a reincarnated God King.
Honestly, Bone Douluo had no confidence at all that Ning Rongrong could suppress him.
A reincarnated God King—this was a God King, not a madman.
When Tang San appeared, including Ning Fengzhi, the three of them raised their vigilance to the absolute maximum.
Tang San's gaze swept around once before returning to the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's position. He cupped his hands slightly.
"Sect Master Ning, our Tang Sect and my grandfather have no intention of becoming enemies with you. Since Xue Beng has failed, that is his own problem."
"I hope that in our upcoming actions, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will remain neutral." Tang San emphasized the word "neutral" heavily. "Alternatively, you may also leave—we will not act against Xue Ke again."
"Tang San, am I to understand that this is a threat?" Sword Douluo's face could no longer hide his displeasure.
"No threat—just a reminder," Tang San said. "Soul beasts should not interfere in human conflicts. I believe Sect Master Ning and the two sect elders understand my meaning."
"Heh, you really…" Ning Fengzhi shook his head. "You want to take revenge on Spirit Hall and the Star Dou Great Forest, and you want us to stay out of it—is that what you mean?"
Tang San, who was quite wary of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, nodded.
"Exactly."
(End of chapter)