Chapter 211: Yu Xiaogang's Interrogation
"A great threat... truly a great threat."
Ning Fengzhi sighed internally. The Pope's son was terrifyingly talented. While his cultivation speed wasn't as fast as Qian Renxue's, he was a twin spirit super-genius.
Still, Ning Fengzhi wasn't too worried. The soul master world was currently in a state of disorder. Relations between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and Spirit Hall remained stable. If Spirit Hall truly aimed to unify the continent, they would certainly attempt to recruit the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. As the number one support-type sect, possessing hundreds of Glazed Tile Pagodas, they could vastly boost Spirit Hall's strength and reduce losses. No matter how he looked at it, his clan would be safe.
He stood up, soul power surging within. Raising his hand, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda reappeared, and his seventh soul ring lit up again.
"True Body of the Seven Treasures."
As he spoke, the pagoda emitted radiant multicolored light and floated above the Heaven Dou Second Team. It then enlarged into a ten-meter-tall tower, enveloping the six injured team members, including Yu Xiaogang.
Qian Renxue had beaten them far too savagely. Their injuries, if not treated quickly, would prevent them from participating in the next rounds—especially Dai Mubai, Tang San, and Ma Hongjun. At this rate, even making it to the Spirit Hall finals might be impossible.
"Seven Treasures: Third—Spirit."
"Seven Treasures: Sixth—Boost."
Ning Fengzhi used his third and sixth soul skills to greatly enhance their soul power, accelerating recovery and healing their severely wounded bodies.
Emperor Xue Ye would soon arrange for healing-type soul masters to treat the Heaven Dou Second Team as well. After all, they were the team from his imperial academy, and this was the strongest generation they'd had in years.
Traditionally, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team had lagged behind the Star Luo Academy's team, not to mention the Spirit Hall team. Their results were usually just "decent." This time, even if they weren't stronger than Tianshui or Spirit Hall, they were definitely above Star Luo—he hoped they could at least beat them and bring glory to the Heaven Dou Empire.
Casting True Body of the Seven Treasures twice in such a short time left Ning Fengzhi visibly pale. But under the pagoda's soul power amplification, Yu Xiaogang gradually regained consciousness. Looking around and realizing he was at the grand promotion tournament field, he recalled what had happened.
Gu Chen had been eliminated by the Blue Silver Overlord Spear. Its shockwave had knocked him out. Then he remembered Gu Chen's second spirit—the Devourer Spider Emperor. Her...
Bloodshot veins surfaced in Yu Xiaogang's eyes. As he turned to look toward the VIP stands, his gaze shifted—and landed on his beloved disciple Tang San, battered, bruised, and unconscious, his limbs twisted unnaturally.
Immediately, he turned to Flender and shouted, "Flender! What happened to Xiao San!?"
Flender's face was filled with rage as he explained how Qian Renxue had ravaged the entire Heaven Dou Second Team. Yu Xiaogang relaxed a little upon hearing that Tang San's potential hadn't been destroyed.
In the following matches, the other three teams from Heaven Dou all won their battles. Emperor Xue Ye, finally satisfied, announced an award of 1,000 gold soul coins to each victorious academy and 500 to the losing teams.
Because the grand arena was located dozens of miles outside Heaven Dou City, traveling back and forth took time. So camps had been set up nearby for all participating academies to rest.
Qian Xunji was strolling through the camp with Qian Renxue and Shui Bing'er.
"Father, are you returning now?"
"Yes. I've been away from Spirit Hall for over two months. There's much to handle back at the hall."
The main reason for Qian Xunji's return was that the entertainment was over. Qian Renxue had wiped the floor with the Heaven Dou Second Team—completely. Plus, he'd already been busy with Tang Yuehua dozens of times during these two months. The fun was done.
"A 7-vs-1 sweep in the first round—truly impressive. I'm proud of you. But Spirit Hall has greater opponents waiting."
Qian Renxue lit up—until he heard what came next. He couldn't help but ask, "Father, how strong is the Spirit Hall team?"
"One Soul Ancestor, five Soul Kings, one Soul Emperor."
Qian Renxue and Shui Bing'er both gasped. Their eyes widened in disbelief. One Soul Ancestor, five Soul Kings, and a Soul Emperor—what kind of insane team was that? Could anyone even beat them?
And if the support-type soul master with the golden scepter wasn't the Soul Ancestor, then it was six Soul Kings and one Soul Emperor. Terrifying.
"I'll be waiting to see your performance in Spirit Hall."
Qian Renxue's eyes narrowed. He nodded firmly. His father wouldn't give him an impossible task—if he was expected to beat Spirit Hall's team, then there had to be a way.
Qian Xunji continued walking through the camp with Qian Renxue and Shui Bing'er. Everywhere they passed, the participating students backed away. Some looked fearful, others admiring.
To those who addressed him respectfully, Qian Xunji returned a nod and a smile.
Suddenly, a familiar, emotional voice rang out:
"What did you do to Dong'er!?"
They were passing the Heaven Dou Second Team's tent. Yu Xiaogang, eyes red with fury, was yelling at Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo. Flender, Ning Rongrong, Gu Chen, Oscar, and Zhu Zhuqing were also present—all wearing complex expressions. Tang San and the others still lay unconscious.
Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo narrowed their eyes, their expressions cold.
"Dong'er died twenty-three years ago to a soul beast," Bone Douluo replied blandly.
Yu Xiaogang clenched his fists and roared again, "Then why does Ning Rongrong look so much like Bibi Dong!? Why does Gu Chen possess the Devourer Spider Emperor spirit!? Children inherit their parents' looks and spirits. Are all these just coincidences!? What did you do to Dong'er!?"
Ning Rongrong covered her mouth, trembling all over. What she had always refused to believe—what she tried so hard to deny—now seemed undeniable. It was highly likely… terrifyingly likely… that she was Bibi Dong's daughter.
But why? Why would Bibi Dong be in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan? Why would her dear father—and Grandpa Bone—be involved in the same schemes as that beast Qian Xunji?
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