On the following day, at the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Master's residence.
On the balcony, Ning Bowen was sitting before a tea table, tinkering with the tea set while listening to Chen Junting recount the events of the tournament, occasionally showing emotions of shock and sigh in his eyes.
"I didn't expect so many things would happen in this tournament." Hearing to the end, Ning Bowen lifted the fragrant tea and took a light sip.
Although his tone was filled with emotion for a moment, there was not the slightest movement in his eyes. Obviously, he already knew the ins and outs of the matter from the two elders, he just needed to ask Chen Junting, the person involved, about some specific details.
"But no matter what, you all accomplished something big."
Ning Bowen put down the tea cup, revealing a gentle smile.
"Setting hidden pieces, poisoning supplies, stealing the treasury, killing the Dragon Emperor, each and every one was weakening the Sun Moon Empire and Holy Spirit Church's power. With the strength of both sides waxing and waning, it has undoubtedly bought us a relatively long period of breathing room."
Speaking to this point, a flash of sharp light passed through Ning Bowen's eyes.
Looking at Chen Junting who was nodding in agreement, he suddenly asked with considerable ambition: "Little Chen, if we were to launch a war against the Sun Moon Empire now, what percentage of victory do you think there would be?"
"Less than fifty percent."
Without thinking, he blurted it out directly.
Obviously, in this area, Chen Junting had already calculated early.
"Oh? Why?"
Hearing this, Ning Bowen couldn't help but become interested.
"Because in my opinion, we have three issues."
Chen Junting organized his thoughts and spoke his concerns: "The Three Great Empires seem connected by the same breath, but actually have their own thoughts internally, this is the first issue; the empire armies are bloated and overall quality is uneven, this is the second issue; there are many worms within the empire, their forces are intertwined and hard to clean, inevitably becoming a hidden danger, this is the third issue. Although there are only three issues, all are crucial problems, any one of them concerns the success or failure of the war."
Actually, he had one more point not mentioned.
That was the Dou Ling Empire.
Because no one knows what idea the Dou Ling Empire is actually playing, even this Mingdu action was Heavenly Sun Douluo acting on his own, participating under a private name.
So if war really breaks out, whether the Dou Ling Empire will even send a few grains of food is not certain.
Maybe, just like Italy during a certain war period.
Moreover, if really missing a Dou Ling Empire… then the probability of winning after launching war now is even lower.
"Oh? Is this what you think?"
Ning Bowen nodded, thinking what Chen Junting said was not unreasonable. However, the next second, his tone suddenly changed.
"However, in my opinion, we have three advantages."
Chen Junting nodded, not feeling surprised.
After all, war means having the possibility of both defeat and victory.
"Uncle Ning, please speak, I will listen carefully."
"First, Sun Moon Empire strength damaged, Three Great Empires strength risen, this is the first advantage; second, the Sun Moon Empire and Holy Spirit Cult's cooperation is like inviting wolves into the room, inevitably causing chaos later, this is the second advantage; third, Xu Tianran killed father and brother to seize throne, his claim is not righteous, and his ascension won't be smooth, and he will be inevitably suspicious and wary of royal relatives and ministers, Sun Moon Empire will generate gaps internally soon, this is the third advantage."
Three fingers stood clearly before Chen Junting's eyes, Ning Bowen smiled at the corner of his mouth, "Why only consider disadvantages and not advantages?"
Chen Junting touched the tea cup, "War is not a small matter, I think looking at the whole situation, one should consider defeat first rather than victory first."
"Makes sense."
Ning Bowen did not refute, only asked.
"Then when do you think is appropriate?"
"When the Three Great Empires are all ready."
This kind of thing, pulling one hair moves the whole body.
Supplies and equipment, strategic deployment, rear stability… all these need careful arrangement, otherwise big chaos will inevitably happen.
"Moreover…"
Chen Junting hesitated slightly, tone suddenly becoming serious.
"Uncle Ning, whether the Three Great Empires unite, whether to start war, this matter we can at most suggest, cannot spend too much effort in it, even less can we stir waves between the Three Great Empires."
International politics is dangerous, it's better not to intervene.
Avoid burying some hidden danger for a thousand years later, ten thousand years later.
Ning Bowen hearing this, naturally heard Chen Junting's meaning.
"Today this matter is just a simple conversation between you and me. As for the war proposal matter, I will not speak out either."
At this moment his face revealed a strange smile, "I will find someone else, and absolutely more suitable than us Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"
Shrek Academy!
Suddenly, this thought shot through Chen Junting's brain.
Looking measuringly at Uncle Ning, upon discovering he was indeed planning this, his eyes instantly became somewhat strange.
That could work!
The dignified Continent's First Academy was going to be used as a gun.
However, just at this time, Ning Bowen suddenly changed the topic, the difference was so large even Chen Junting didn't react immediately, "Little Chen, when do you plan to marry Little Tian?"
Chen Junting was slightly stunned, then came back to his senses. When he thought of the past, a gentle smile overflowed at the corner of his mouth.
"Still missing a little bit of time."
Hands rubbing, recalling the brilliance of the Yearning Heartbroken Red.
"I want to wait for a flower to bloom, then formally propose to her."
One person's love, not necessarily love.
But two people's true love, that is absolute love.
Don't know what scene two true hearts nurturing a flower will be?
Seeing Chen Junting's thoughts flying, Ning Bowen didn't mind.
On the contrary, his face revealed a gratified smile. Because he could see his past self on Chen Junting, past self was also the same, carrying love proposing to Zihan.
This child he watched from six years old to grown, won't be wrong.
"By the way, Uncle Ning." Just after Chen Junting withdrew his thoughts, suddenly thought of something.
Hand light flashed, six soul bones appeared in his hand. The aura emitted, each piece appeared incredibly shocking.
"These are the Dragon Emperor Douluo's soul bones."
Ning Bowen looking at these six soul bones, eyes swept over a trace of complexity. Didn't expect a Limit Douluo fell like this, although both sides were originally strangers, but always felt a trace of regret.
Slightly shaking head, he pushed the soul bones back.
"These six soul bones, there's no need to hand them over to the sect, you keep them yourself. Even if you are thinking of giving to others, that is also up to you to dominate."
"Alright."
Chen Junting nodded, also didn't say much, then took back these six soul bones.
Actually, regarding how to distribute Long Xiaoyao's six soul bones, he already had a rough idea in his heart.
Those two 100,000-year soul bones are undoubtedly the most suitable for Gu Tianchen. One is the Thorn Dragon Left Arm Bone, which has the space attribute, and the other is a Deep Sea Demon Dragon Skull Bone, which has the dark attribute.
As for the other four, one Right Arm Bone is from the same race as Da Ming, the Sky Azure Bull Python, perfect for Ning Tian, because the bloodline suits the soul bone path he set for Little Tian.
And the remaining three soul bones, he'd give Xiao Feng two leg bones, and Nan Qiuqiu one torso bone.
Just when Chen Junting was thinking in his heart, he seemed to sense something, and suddenly woke up. His gaze turned, and Ning Bowen's gaze simultaneously passed through the balcony, looking toward the courtyard gate.
"Sect Master, a strong person suddenly came to visit."
A slightly urgent voice came from outside the Sect Master Manor's courtyard gate. Obviously, Ning Bowen and Chen Junting could hear from this tone, this visiting strong person was absolutely not ordinary.
As for how not ordinary…
Soon, they learned from the sect disciple's mouth, this strong person suddenly tore through space above the sect to arrive.
Although uninvited, but also not an evil guest arriving.
Moreover, also received Elder Zhi Yong's personal reception.
Ning Bowen felt slightly surprised, "Oh? Who is it?"
At this time, Chen Junting's heart already had a guess.
Sect disciple said: "I heard the visitor say his name is Di Tian, and he is looking for Chief Disciple Chen."
The Ten Great Fierce Beasts' names were not known by everyone, because they were not something ordinary soul masters were able to come into contact with, and even disciples from big sects were the same.
However, Ning Bowen immediately understood.
Chen Junting was already standing up, intending to walk outward.
"Uncle Ning, I'm going to meet Di Tian."
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