"It really has nothing to do with me!" Dugu Feng said without blushing or his heart racing. "Actually, Brother Xue had already told me about this power long ago. I was quite shocked at the time.
But after understanding the strength of this power, I didn't pay much attention to it.
Both of these Titled Douluos are at the 91st rank. They've been at the Titled Douluo realm for over ten years. They're old and have no potential left, so they pose no threat.
Only the Xue Family would treasure them like some hidden gem!"
Bone Douluo's mouth twitched uncontrollably. Have you become so arrogant?
Are 91st-rank Titled Douluos not considered Titled Douluos in your eyes?
It seems I have little hope of breaking through to the 96th rank either. Does that mean I'm also old and without potential?
Bone Douluo really wanted to know what his image was like in Dugu Feng's mind!
Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo silently glanced at the roof beams, appearing as if they were resting with their eyes closed.
They also sighed inwardly at how boastful Dugu Feng's words were.
Dugu Feng continued: "At that time, Brother Xue described his grand ambitions to me. He wanted to implement various reforms after unifying the continent and support the development of all Soul Master families.
He also told me this was a gentleman's agreement and asked me to keep it secret for him.
That's why I didn't inform Uncle Ning or my father.
I originally thought we could take down the Star Luo Empire in one fell swoop this time, then tell all you elders to give you a pleasant surprise. Instead, we ended up losing two Titled Douluos!"
Dugu Feng said with some helplessness.
As soon as he finished speaking, Sword Douluo raised his eyebrows and said: "What grand ambitions? I think this Xue Qinghe has great ambitions but little talent, completely lacking Xue Ye the Great's steadiness. He managed to ruin such a good hand!"
That Sword Douluo could say this showed he believed Dugu Feng's words.
According to what Dugu Feng said, Xue Qinghe indeed had a good foundation, but now he's created a huge embarrassment.
Ning Fengzhi also nodded, "This student of mine appears gentle and steady, but actually has the impulsiveness of youth in his heart. This time he's suffered a great loss!"
He trusted Dugu Feng greatly. When it came to dealing with the royal family, the Dugu Family and Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School shared common interests. Dugu Feng had no reason to deceive him.
As long as it was confirmed that Xue Qinghe had no collusion with Spirit Hall, and that hiding two 91st-rank Titled Douluos posed no threat to Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Moreover, these two Titled Douluos were already dead.
"We can't let the Xue Family off easily. I think we shouldn't provide any additional support in this war.
Let Xue Qinghe understand exactly who supports the Xue Family's control over the Heaven Dou Empire. What do you think, young man Feng?"
Bone Douluo said coldly. Although Dugu Feng's explanation was reasonable, Bone Douluo just wanted to regain some face and show his presence.
How could Dugu Feng not understand his thoughts? For Ning Rongrong's sake, he wouldn't argue with him.
He said: "Exactly right. Uncle Ning and both Your Eminences are the greatest supporters of the Heaven Dou Empire. The royal family must be punished for their mistakes too!"
Bone Douluo immediately felt like he had punched empty air and stopped speaking.
Ning Fengzhi smiled with satisfaction.
"Since it has nothing to do with Spirit Hall, I can rest assured. Young people will make mistakes - who doesn't? I still have high hopes for Qinghe."
"Feng'er, how has your cultivation been lately? You mustn't let Xue Qinghe's affairs delay your training!" Ning Fengzhi expressed concern.
He had actually already sensed Dugu Feng's powerful Soul Power fluctuations.
His Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit was most accurate in assessing people.
But he still wanted to confirm it in person.
"Uncle Ning, my Soul Power Level has reached seventy-seven. Next, I plan to go into seclusion for a period to break through to the Soul Douluo realm!"
Dugu Feng didn't conceal anything.
Ning Fengzhi widened his eyes and said, "Others cultivate slower and slower, but you're getting faster the further you go!"
In his perception, Dugu Feng's Soul Power should have been around level seventy-five, but the reality far exceeded expectations.
Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo were also extremely shocked - such a junior was truly in a class of his own.
He was actually about to become a Soul Douluo already!
"Uncle Ning and both Your Eminences, don't forget that I possess the Slaughter Domain. In places where two nations are at war, the boundless Killing Intent greatly accelerates my cultivation speed!"
"No wonder! I was wondering why you, who's always been so passionate about cultivation, would take time for these mundane affairs this time. So it was still for cultivation after all!"
Ning Fengzhi laughed.
Dugu Feng also smiled slightly, treating it as finding an excuse for his cultivation speed!
You'll be even more shocked later.
With the Xue Qinghe matter resolved, the atmosphere became particularly harmonious.
Ning Fengzhi brought up Poseidon Island again, "Feng'er, you really missed out by not going to Poseidon Island. Tang Xiao returned and told me that place might truly be the Sea God's inheritance."
"The Shrek Six Devils all received different levels of Godhood Trials. Rongrong obtained the highest Top Seven Trials and will definitely gain the most."
"On the island, just from what Tang Xiao saw, there were seven Titled Douluos."
Ning Fengzhi vividly recounted the story of Ning Rongrong and Tang San's journey to Poseidon Island.
Dugu Feng possessed the Core Pearl, giving him firsthand experience and knowing more details than Ning Fengzhi, but he still cooperatively showed an amazed expression.
"Reaching level one hundred to become a deity isn't just a legend. None of us have much hope anymore - the future rests on you and Rongrong!"
Finally, before Dugu Feng departed, Ning Fengzhi meaningfully said this.
Dugu Feng readily agreed, then left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
After he left, Ning Fengzhi smiled.
He leisurely took a sip of tea and said, "When Qinghe encountered Feng'er, it was like being sold and still helping count the money!"
Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo exchanged glances, both puzzled.
"Feng Zhi, what do you mean? Wasn't it Xue Qinghe who deceived young Feng?" Bone Douluo asked confusedly.
Ning Fengzhi gave him a sidelong glance, "Have you ever seen Feng'er suffer losses? Someone who could emerge from Slaughter City has seen every kind of human treachery - how could he be deceived by my student?"
"Two Titled Douluos hidden so deeply, plus two thousand Soul Masters - how did the Star Luo Emperor suddenly discover them?"
"Although they were previously hidden in the Western Sea, after coming to the continent, even with my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's resources we couldn't detect them. How could Dai Tian Jun have discovered them?"
Sword Douluo's pupils contracted, while Bone Douluo's mouth fell open.
"Feng Zhi, are you saying young Feng leaked the information to Dai Tian Jun?"
"But... wasn't he sworn brothers with Xue Qinghe?" Bone Douluo stammered.
"Uncle Bone, you actually believe that?"
"Exactly, would a Soul Master trained by the Dugu Family so easily become sworn brothers with someone?" Sword Douluo immediately changed his stance, mocking Bone Douluo.
Bone Douluo did not refute, only feeling a chill creeping over him. "If that's really the case, then this kid Feng Zhi is truly ruthless, sending off two of the royal family's Titled Experts in one go."
Ning Fengzhi smiled smugly. "We just need to sit back and watch the show.
Qinghe is too inexperienced, only to be toyed with in the palm of his hand!"
Bone Douluo swallowed hard. Why did he feel like he was also being toyed with in the palm of someone's hand?
(End of Chapter)