Chapter 225: Three Caves for a Wily Hare
Glowing Feather Douluo's terrifying combat power could be said to have significantly upped the intensity for all the factions present, except for the core members of the Tang Sect and Spirit Hall!
Although the major Sects had long guessed that Spirit Hall must have hidden Titled Douluo-level Foundations in secret, that arrow's extreme cold that insta-killed a Soul Douluo just now was clearly a warning to the whole world: Spirit Hall wasn't just hiding ordinary Titled Douluo, but terrifying Super Douluo powerhouses.
In the VIP seats, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Sect Master Ning Fengzhi's eyes were shifting back and forth between the members of the Tang Sect with suspicion and uncertainty.
Faced with such terrifying Foundations from Spirit Hall, the thing he desired most in his heart was undoubtedly to immediately form a true life-and-death alliance with the Tang Sect, whose trump cards seemed endless. But as a Sect Master, he knew better than anyone that after the previous rounds of overt and covert struggles, the relationship between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Tang Sect was, in the end, nothing more than a superficial brotherhood of mutual exploitation.
In the current situation, if they were ruthlessly backstabbed by the Tang Sect one day, or if they backstabbed the Tang Sect for the sake of the Sect's interests, it would be an extremely normal and interest-driven operation.
"Uncle Jian, after this tournament, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect... must arrange an escape route in advance."
Ning Fengzhi rubbed his brow and transmitted his voice in an extremely low whisper, "After returning, I will secretly arrange for a portion of the direct descendants to lead the elites of the Family to quietly leave the Sect and live in seclusion. At the same time, I will also deploy a portion of the clansmen to go far away to the Star Luo Empire and establish a Foundation with the Star Luo Imperial Family just in case."
"Of course, the Upper Three Sects are connected like branches of a tree; our secret contact with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the now-secluded Clear Sky Sect must also never be severed."
Hearing Ning Fengzhi's heavy arrangements, Chen Xin's brow furrowed instantly: "Fengzhi, has the situation really deteriorated to the point of needing 'three caves for a wily hare'? What about the Heaven Dou Imperial Family and the Tang Sect..."
"Uncle Jian, do you still not see it?"
Ning Fengzhi let out a helpless sigh, "My 'good disciple' Xue Qinghe is now practically inseparable from the people of the Tang Sect; they might as well be sharing the same pair of pants! Just take that Xue Qian who suddenly appeared on the stage—I've taught him for so many years, yet I've never heard him mention that there was such a terrifyingly talented adopted sister in the Crown Prince's manor!"
"Hiding even this kind of trump card from me shows that Xue Qinghe has already developed a great deal of wariness toward us. The Tang Sect's influence in the Heaven Dou Empire will eventually replace our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's status as the national religion; it's only a matter of time."
Ning Fengzhi paused, his gaze becoming extremely complex: "Furthermore, from the initial friction caused by Rongrong joining the Royal Fighting Team to our subsequent maneuvers against the Tang Sect for our own interests... the rift has long been irreparable. It's only a matter of time before our two sides completely fall out for our respective interests."
"Now that Emperor Xue Ye is critically ill, there isn't much time left for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
At this point, Ning Fengzhi took a deep breath, his gaze looking toward Jiang Li in the distance with extreme wariness.
"Uncle Jian, did you notice when that brute Hu Yan Zhen suddenly attacked?"
Ning Fengzhi's voice carried a hint of coldness, "With Jiang Li's strength, he clearly could have suppressed Hu Yan Zhen immediately. But he didn't! He timed it perfectly at an exquisite moment, ensuring that the girl named Xue Qian was in no mortal danger while he watched from the sidelines, forcing the Titled Douluo hidden by Spirit Hall to step in early and expose their trump card!"
"Killing with a borrowed knife, going with the flow... this boy's depth is bottomless, and his calculations are so ruthless that he is definitely not someone we can easily manage or trust!"
Hearing Ning Fengzhi's penetrating analysis, Sword Douluo Chen Xin's expression became solemn. Recalling Jiang Li's unmoving posture just now, a chill also ran through his heart.
Chen Xin nodded in deep agreement: "I understand, Fengzhi. Everything... will be arranged as you say."
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Meanwhile, on the other end of the stage, after witnessing this dimensional reduction strike, the Shrek Team led by Master Yu also felt their scalps tingle and cold sweat break out on their backs.
Even though Bibi Dong had secretly given them great privileges and convenience, even using behind-the-scenes manipulation to let the Shrek Team coast into the Grand Finals without any major risks, putting aside the unfathomable main team of Spirit Hall, their Shrek Academy would eventually have to clash head-on with this brutal Royal Fighting Team on the field.
One must know that the Elephant Armored Team was composed of extremely pure ultimate defense-system Spirit Masters! And the result? In the hands of the Royal Fighting Team, they were as fragile as paper; they didn't even last the time it takes for a stick of incense to burn before being utterly wiped out.
This scene of extremely tragic one-sided crushing caused a strong sense of panic and urgency to arise in Yu Xiaogang's heart.
As for the unrealistic dream of winning the championship, he didn't even dare to hope for it now. But as for the second place in these Grand Finals, he would cling to it no matter what and fight for it by any means necessary!
Furthermore, this was directly related to Dai Mubai's position as the Star Luo Crown Prince!
As long as Mubai could become the Star Luo Emperor, Yu Xiaogang's invincible theory would have the backing of a state machine and would be enough to make him famous throughout the world!
"Mubai..."
Master Yu skillfully pulled Dai Mubai to a corner and whispered in a low voice, like someone with a guilty conscience, "Although This Master also knows that the following proposal is indeed a bit disgraceful to speak of, since that damn girl Zhu Zhuqing is refusing to listen to reason, for the sake of your imperial hegemony, you must as soon as possible... establish some substantial contact with your Sister-in-law's side."
Seeing Dai Mubai's flickering eyes, Yu Xiaogang's stiff old face revealed a calculating smile: "And when negotiating with her, you can appropriately reveal the extremely special and intimate relationship between This Master and the current Pope. I believe Zhu Zhuyun is a clever woman who knows how to read the situation. In the face of absolute power and interests, she will surely make the right choice."
Dai Mubai's eyes lit up as he heard this, and he nodded repeatedly.
In his heart, he marveled even more fanatically: his teacher was truly worthy of being the number one wise man on the continent! Not only could he easily see through human weaknesses, but he could even consider things like how to undermine his own brother and how to use women—things that couldn't see the light of day—so thoroughly and self-righteously!
Then, Master Yu solemnly took out a popes edict that Bibi Dong had personally handed to him from his storage soul tool!
Seeing this, Dai Mubai's confidence surged. Without the slightest hesitation, he turned around and impatiently strode toward the Star Luo Royal Team's rest area.
My foolish brother, your good days are truly coming to an end!