Chapter 323: Better to Believe It Than Not Believe It
If this were only about Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan's death, they could have simply sent a message. There would have been no need to come in person.
Moreover, Yu Tianlin had just said that this matter concerned the survival of two great Clans, so it definitely was not only about Yue Guan. His death alone was not enough to affect the life and death of two great Clans.
Seeing that Ning Fengzhi seemed to have realized the seriousness of the matter, Yu Tianlin nodded and said, "Besides Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan's death, there is indeed something even more important."
"In fact, after many years of secret investigation by our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, we can now confirm that in a few years, Spirit Hall will launch the so called 'Soul Hunting Operation,' with the goal of destroying our two great Clans and clearing away obstacles for their ambitions."
"The reason Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan came to intercept us the day before yesterday was because he learned that my Second Grandfather was outside alone. He wanted to use that opportunity to eliminate my Second Grandfather in advance and reduce the pressure on Spirit Hall when the Soul Hunting Operation begins against the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
"Who would have thought that Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan made the wrong move and was instead killed by my Second Grandfather?"
Yu Tianlin's words immediately made Ning Fengzhi frown deeply.
Spirit Hall wanted to destroy the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?
That should not have been possible. Back then, Tang Hao of the Clear Sky Clan had caused such a huge disturbance, and Spirit Hall's previous Pope, Qian Xunji, had even died from severe injuries because of it. Yet even then, Spirit Hall had not wiped out the Clear Sky Clan. They had only forced it into seclusion and retaliated against a few of its affiliated forces.
Over so many years, although there had been competition and friction between both sides, it had never reached the point of irreconcilable hatred.
So was it possible that, after the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan killed Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan, they feared retaliation from Spirit Hall and were deliberately exaggerating the situation in order to drag the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan into sharing the pressure?
As a Clan Master, one naturally could not believe everything others said. Ning Fengzhi inevitably had some doubts about Yu Tianlin's words.
Still, although Ning Fengzhi had doubts, he did not show them. Chen Xin was different. He looked at Yu Tianlin and spoke directly. "Little fellow, could it be that after your Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan killed Yue Guan, you became afraid of Spirit Hall's retaliation and now want to drag our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan into this as well?"
"Senior Chen Xin." Yu Tianlin did not directly refute him. Instead, he calmly said, "Leaving aside the fact that we do not fear Spirit Hall's retaliation at all, the Upper Three Clan are connected by shared interests."
"Even if we did not want to drag your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan into this, Spirit Hall might not spare you."
"Moreover, what I said is true. Spirit Hall is indeed preparing to launch the 'Soul Hunting Operation' to destroy our two great Clans. Although it is still in the preparation stage, there should already be signs of it."
"Some of the outer disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan should already have been bought off and betrayed you, or they may simply be people Spirit Hall planted long ago. As long as Uncle Ning investigates thoroughly after returning, he will naturally understand."
The strongest fortresses were often breached from within. With the strength of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, destroying them was not so easy. So if Spirit Hall wanted to act, it would definitely plant spies first.
As for the identities of those spies, they would naturally not be direct disciples of the two great Schools. Most likely, they were outer members accepted into the Clans, or perhaps forces affiliated with them. If they were investigated carefully, they could naturally be rooted out.
Ning Fengzhi said with a grave expression, "I will investigate this matter carefully after I return."
In that short span of time, Ning Fengzhi had already thought it through.
Even if Yu Tianlin was lying, and his only purpose was to drag the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan into sharing the burden of Spirit Hall's retaliation after Yue Guan's death, Ning Fengzhi was still willing to help.
After all, the Clear Sky Clan had already withdrawn from the world. If the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan were also suppressed by Spirit Hall, then the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan would likely fare no better standing alone.
And if Yu Tianlin was telling the truth, and Spirit Hall was indeed secretly preparing to destroy the two great Clans, then the matter would be truly serious. Faced with the survival of the Clan, everything else would have to step aside.
Seeing that Ning Fengzhi had truly taken his words to heart, Yu Tianlin could not help but nod inwardly.
Compared to the original situation, although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan had lost the hidden weapons Tang San might have provided, it had now gained vigilance and preparation. It would no longer be caught completely off guard by a sudden strike from Spirit Hall.
If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan could remove all of its hidden spies, then it would no longer have internal trouble. In that case, the situation would naturally be much better.
Moreover, with Ning Fengzhi's shrewdness, after learning in advance about Spirit Hall's Soul Hunting Operation, he would definitely prepare a series of countermeasures. For example, he might win over nearby forces, or directly seek support from the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, so that the Clan would not have to fight alone.
Especially if Chen Xin could make another breakthrough, then the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan would basically be stable and safe.
"Uncle Ning, this matter concerns the survival of the Clan. I hope you will treat it with the utmost caution." After saying everything that needed to be said, Yu Tianlin no longer intended to stay. "Spirit Hall should not yet know that Yue Guan is dead, so we must hurry back and deal with the possible aftermath."
"As for Spirit Hall's Soul Hunting Operation, we will also make the necessary arrangements on our side."
Yu Tianlin also needed to return to the clan as quickly as possible to investigate whether Spirit Hall had planted spies inside it.
Thus, after bidding farewell to Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin, Yu Tianlin and Ye Lingling, wrapped in Yu Luomian's spirit power, quickly headed west.
To the west of Heaven Dou City lay the direction of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
After Yu Tianlin and the others had completely left, Chen Xin could not help but say, "Fengzhi, how much of what that little fellow Yu Tianlin said do you think is true?"
"I do not know either." Ning Fengzhi shook his head, his face solemn. "However, it is better to believe it than not believe it. After we return, we will secretly investigate the spies within the Clan and see whether we can pry any information out of them."
A cold light flashed in Chen Xin's eyes. "No matter what, the hidden spies truly do need to be dealt with properly."
Because the direct disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan had little combat power of their own, they relied on the protection of the outer disciples. If there were problems among the outer disciples, then the safety of the direct line would be greatly threatened.
"The wind before the storm is already rising. Trouble is brewing on the continent once again."
"I only hope what Yu Tianlin said is false. Spirit Hall…"
As Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin also departed, the forest gradually returned to silence.
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