...
That was a palpitation originating from the depths of the Soul, an instinctive fear of a beast facing its natural enemy!
Cold sweat had already seeped into Chen Xin's palms as he gripped the Seven Kill Sword.
He had an extremely strong premonition:
If he really fought with the young man in front of him today, even if he played all his trump cards, and even if he had the full support of Fengzhi, the one who would suffer losses in the end would definitely be himself!
Even... there was a possibility he would perish right here!
As soon as this thought appeared, even Chen Xin himself felt it was absurd.
But the shadow of death was so real, real enough to make him not dare to easily swing that sword.
The atmosphere reached the extreme of deadlock.
Ning Fengzhi was truly a Sect Master who had seen all kinds of great storms and waves; he acutely sensed the stagnation in Chen Xin's Aura.
He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressed the fear and shock in his heart, and put away the light of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
He stepped forward, barely squeezing a gentle smile onto his face.
"So it is little friend Luo Nan, please forgive my disrespect."
"I didn't expect that in just two short years of not seeing you, little friend has actually ascended to the realm of Titled Douluo, and even possesses such earth-shattering spirit ring allocation, making us feel truly ashamed."
Ning Fengzhi lowered his posture greatly, his tone full of polite formalities and the intent to win over.
Luo Nan looked at Ning Fengzhi, a mocking sneer curling the corner of his mouth. He did not speak, simply watching quietly as this number one Sect Master under heaven performed.
Seeing that Luo Nan did not immediately start trouble, Ning Fengzhi breathed a slight sigh of relief in his heart and continued speaking:
"Little friend Luo Nan, to tell you the truth, that stalk of Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng you just obtained is of great use to my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"This Immortal Plant concerns an extremely important matter for our Sect."
"Therefore," Ning Fengzhi paused, his gaze becoming incomparably sincere.
"I hope little friend Luo Nan can part with your love and cede this stalk of Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng to our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"Of course, we will definitely not let little friend pay in vain. As long as little friend is willing to cede the Immortal Plant, name any condition you want!"
"Whether it is gold coins, Spirit Bones, rare medicinal herbs, or the friendship and promise of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, as long as we can take it out, there will be absolutely no bargaining!"
As soon as Ning Fengzhi's words came out, those Spirit Masters who had not run far away all gasped, their eyes filled with envy and jealousy.
"Name any condition? Absolutely no bargaining? My god, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is too overbearing!"
"Nonsense, that is the richest Sect under heaven! Being as wealthy as a nation is no joke!"
"If it were me, let alone an Immortal Plant, even if it took my life, as long as I could trade it for a promise from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, I would be willing!"
"This Golden Scale Blood Butcher has really struck it rich; not only is his strength Heaven-Defying, but now he can also get a heaven-sent favor from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for free. Wouldn't he be able to walk sideways across the Douluo Continent from now on?"
In the eyes of the vast majority of people, absolutely no one could refuse the condition Ning Fengzhi offered.
After all, that was the all-out promise of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, one of the Upper Three Sects!
However, Luo Nan was not this vast majority of people.
After listening to Ning Fengzhi's words, the mocking expression on Luo Nan's face grew even thicker:
"Sect Master Ning, your condition is indeed very tempting."
"However, I'm very sorry, I also have great use for this stalk of Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng. Therefore, it is impossible to cede it to you."
Luo Nan's refusal was crisp and neat, like a resounding slap fiercely landing on Ning Fengzhi's face.
The smile on Ning Fengzhi's face froze instantly.
He never expected that he had lowered his posture so much and offered such generous conditions, yet the other party directly refused without even thinking!
"Little friend Luo Nan, won't you consider it further?"
"In this world, there is nothing that cannot be traded; perhaps you can propose some more..." Ning Fengzhi still wanted to strive for it a bit more.
"Shut up!"
Luo Nan unceremoniously interrupted Ning Fengzhi's words: "Ning Fengzhi, I said I won't give it, and that means I won't give it."
"Can't you understand human speech? Put away that merchant's face of yours; it won't work with me!"
"You!" Ning Fengzhi was scolded like this by Luo Nan in public, shaking all over with anger.
Just at this moment, Sword Douluo Chen Xin, who had remained silent all along, finally couldn't hold it in anymore.
Chen Xin's eyes narrowed slightly, like two unsheathed sharp swords staring fixedly at Luo Nan, his voice leaking undisguised threats and killing intent:
"Luo Nan, do you really refuse to give it?!"
The level 96 Soul Power on Chen Xin's body erupted once more.
"Young man, don't think that because you are uniquely gifted and have broken through to Titled Douluo, you can look down on everyone!"
"Do you know what kind of end awaits you if you offend the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?!"
Chen Xin let out a cold snort and continued applying pressure:
"Don't forget, you still have the Moon Pavilion behind you!"
"Do you think that just relying on yourself alone and your tiny Moon Pavilion, you can withstand the fury of our Upper Three Sects?!"
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere of the entire audience instantly dropped to freezing point.
A threat!
This was a naked threat!
Hearing Chen Xin's words, Luo Nan was stunned for a moment, and then he suddenly burst out laughing towards the sky.
"Hahahaha! Hahaha hahaha!"
"What a fine Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect! What a fine Upper Three Sects!"
Luo Nan abruptly stopped his wild laughter, looking down at Chen Xin with a gaze like looking at a dead person:
"Chen Xin, you old wretch! Persuasion doesn't work, so now you plan to openly rob, right? You're even using the Moon Pavilion to threaten me?"
"It really has to be you Upper Three Sects; this hypocritical, bullying face of yours truly opens my eyes!"
"Since you say the Moon Pavilion cannot withstand the fury of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, then I, your father, will let you see today whether you, this old wretch, can withstand the fury of my Luo Nan!!!"
"Boom——!"
Luo Nan didn't give Chen Xin any time to react at all; the Golden Sacred Dragon beneath his feet let out an earth-shaking roar!
That massive body reaching a length of one hundred meters was like a moving golden fortress, carrying a terrifying might that could destroy heaven and earth, directly diving down towards Chen Xin and Ning Fengzhi below!
"Arrogant junior! Today this old man will properly teach you a lesson on behalf of your family elders!"
Chen Xin laughed out of extreme anger; as the dignified Sword Douluo, when had he ever been pointed in the nose and scolded as an old wretch?
The fury in his heart instantly submerged the previous palpitation.
"Seventh Spirit Ability · Seven Kill True Body!"
"Ninth Spirit Ability · Gods and Demons Dual Slash!"
"Break for this old man!"
Chen Xin roared, gripping his sword with both hands, and slashed fiercely upwards to meet the diving Golden Sacred Dragon!
"Clang!!!"
An astonishing loud noise like a great temple bell suddenly exploded within the Star Dou Great Forest.
"Is this... is this the battle between Peak Douluo? Too terrifying!"
However, Chen Xin, who was at the center of the storm, had suffering he could not voice at this moment.
As soon as the battle started, Chen Xin despairingly discovered that his previous premonition was actually incomparably accurate!
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