Chapter 153: Huge Threat
Tai Long was once the main substitute player of the Shrek Academy team and played an important role in the Soul Master Competition.
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He also could not escape the disaster and was burned to ashes in this catastrophe.
Just when Yu Xiaogang was grieving, Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin arrived.
Looking at the ruins before them and the corpses that had not yet been completely cleaned up, Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin were both shocked and furious.
The fall of the Strength Clan meant that the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect had lost a key partner.
Those hidden weapons with tremendous lethality would also be cut off.
Seeing Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin, Yu Xiaogang hurried over.
"Master, this... was this done by the Spirit Hall?!"
Ning Fengzhi's voice trembled slightly.
Yu Xiaogang nodded solemnly and said in a deep voice:
"Master Ning, although we had been mentally prepared for this, we didn't expect them to strike so suddenly. According to the nearby residents, a large number of men in black surrounded the Strength Clan residence, followed by screams. Clearly, it was a massacre. To destroy the bodies and leave no evidence, they burned the entire estate."
Chen Xin's eyes flashed with killing intent.
"The Spirit Hall's actions are far too vicious!"
Ning Fengzhi sighed.
"Uncle Jian, we were a step too late."
"Yes. The Spirit Hall came prepared, and the fire destroyed all the evidence. Even if we know they did it, we can't do anything about it."
Yu Xiaogang frowned, sensing the ambition behind Spirit Hall's movements.
"Master Ning, in recent years, the Spirit Hall has grown increasingly powerful. The extermination of the Strength Clan may just be the beginning they likely have far greater ambitions."
"Greater ambitions..."
Ning Fengzhi furrowed his brows in thought.
"Master, what Spirit Hall did this time is intolerable. They killed wantonly within the Imperial City. Once Emperor Xue Ye learns of this, he'll definitely be enraged. Let's go to the Imperial Palace together."
"Good. That's what I intended."
Yu Xiaogang and Ning Fengzhi then departed for the Imperial Palace.
In the Spirit Master Competition that concluded a year ago, the Shrek Academy team failed to win the championship.
However, aside from Long Chen of the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, Tang San from Shrek Academy also performed impressively.
Emperor Xue Ye knew that these two young spirit masters held immense potential and harbored mutual enmity they could not coexist.
Tang San had twin spirits and was the son of Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao.
Although Long Chen was powerful, his eerie devouring ability left Emperor Xue Ye feeling apprehensive.
As a result, Emperor Xue Ye shifted his attention to Tang San, believing that he was the more promising of the two.
If he could gain the aid of Tang Hao and the Clear Sky Sect in the future, the overall strength of the Heaven Dou Empire would be further elevated.
Ning Fengzhi noticed Emperor Xue Ye's intentions.
Through his recommendation, the theoretical master Yu Xiaogang entered the emperor's line of sight.
Yu Xiaogang and Tang San were close, and this relationship was what Emperor Xue Ye valued most.
Ning Fengzhi and Yu Xiaogang entered the palace.
Emperor Xue Ye had already received news that the Li family residence had been burned down and was in discussion with the crown prince Xue Qinghe.
Upon hearing that Ning Fengzhi and Yu Xiaogang requested an audience, he promptly summoned them in.
"Your Majesty, Your Highness the Crown Prince."
"Master Ning, Master — no need for courtesy."
Seeing Emperor Xue Ye's extremely grim expression, Ning Fengzhi and Yu Xiaogang exchanged glances, then asked:
"Your Majesty, have you already heard the news?"
Emperor Xue Ye nodded and said gravely:
"I assume you're here regarding this matter. Master Ning, Master who do you believe is responsible?"
A flicker of rage passed through Yu Xiaogang's eyes.
"Your Majesty, the Strength Clan had over two hundred people. For them to be annihilated in such a short time who else but Spirit Hall could do this?"
Xue Qinghe asked, "Master, why did Spirit Hall suddenly attack the Strength Clan?"
Knowing the Strength Clan had been wiped out, Qian Renxue who was disguised as crown prince Xue Qinghe was also caught off guard.
This had happened too suddenly. She had received no prior intelligence.
She wasn't certain whether Spirit Hall was truly responsible.
Ning Fengzhi said solemnly:
"Your Majesty, before the incident, the Strength Clan reached out to us for help. This is a letter sent by Tai Nuo. One glance will tell you the truth."
Emperor Xue Ye took the letter from Ning Fengzhi.
As he read, his expression grew increasingly dark.
Xue Qinghe appeared confused.
"Father, what's the matter?"
"Take a look yourself."
Xue Qinghe took the letter and read its contents. Only then did she believe the Power Clan's extermination was indeed the work of Spirit Hall.
"Long Chen actually devoured the clan leader Tai Tan! He's the one responsible for the destruction of the Strength Clan!"
Emperor Xue Ye shouted in fury.
He understood if not for Long Chen's betrayal, the two elders of Spirit Hall would never have known that the Strength Clan was forging high-lethality hidden weapons for the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.
Xue Qinghe was secretly delighted.
The growth of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect was extremely detrimental to Spirit Hall's plans to unify the Douluo Continent.
With the Power Clan annihilated, before Tang San's return, no one would be able to produce hidden weapons for the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.
"I didn't expect Xiao Wu to be living in the core circle of the Star Dou Great Forest with two hundred-thousand-year soul beasts," Xue Qinghe said, trying to divert attention.
Emperor Xue Ye turned to Yu Xiaogang and asked:
"Master, is there still no word from Tang San?"
Yu Xiaogang shook his head.
"Your Majesty, we've sent people out searching. Tang San isn't with Xiao Wu, and we're unsure where Clear Sky Douluo has taken him."
"Was he brought back to the Clear Dky Sect?"
"That's possible. If they learn of the Strength Clan's destruction, they may resurface."
Emperor Xue Ye nodded, looked seriously at Ning Fengzhi, and offered comfort:
"Master Ning, the fall of the Power Clan is indeed a great loss to your Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. However, I believe that once Tang San returns, those high-lethality hidden weapons will once again come to light. When that happens, not only will your sect be armed so too will the Empire's army."
"Your Majesty, are you suggesting the Empire's Weapon Manufacturing Bureau produce hidden weapons?"
"Exactly. The more Spirit Hall fears something, the more we must develop it."
Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi's mood improved slightly.
Before their destruction, the Strength Clan had been crafting a new batch of improved Zhuge Divine Crossbows for the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect more powerful and refined than the originals.
They were scheduled for delivery within two months, but now all had been lost.
If Tang San returns, and with the manufacturing capabilities of the Empire's Weapon Bureau, mass production of Zhuge Divine Crossbows would not be an issue.
However, upon learning Emperor Xue Ye's plan, Qian Renxue's heart turned cold.
Tang San's existence was a massive threat.
In order to prevent the Heaven Dou Empire and the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect from becoming stronger, Tang San must be located and eliminated as soon as possible.
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