Chapter 136: Seven Treasure Intent Relocation? Instant Defeat of Chen Xin!
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"Rongrong, you're being foolish!"
"Spirit Hall harbors wolfish ambitions. They could launch a war of invasion at any time and plunge the continent into chaos. How could you aid the tiger and join Spirit Hall?!"
Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong were once again shocked, their voices filled with anxiety and heartache.
They never expected that their beloved little princess, after disappearing for a period of time, would return having joined Spirit Hall!
What difference was there between this and the most talented crown prince in an empire's history defecting to the enemy before the war even began?
"Hehe, it's fine, as long as you, Dad, don't act recklessly and don't oppose my Spirit Hall."
Ning Rongrong waved her hand casually:
"Even if Spirit Hall conquers the Heaven Dou Empire, I can still protect you and keep you safe!"
"Rongrong, what nonsense are you talking about?"
Gu Rong looked helpless, his tone filled with pain. "You're still so young. How could you protect us?"
"We're the adults here. It's not your place, a child, to protect us!"
Chen Xin spoke seriously, "Even if I die and my sword breaks, I will never let anyone harm you!"
"Don't underestimate me!"
Ning Rongrong straightened her back, looking proud:
"Here, you can call me Rongrong, little witch, or little princess. I won't mind."
She paused, lifting her chin:
"But when we're in Spirit Hall, what should you call me?"
Gu Rong asked, "What?"
"You should call me Your Highness Second Saintess!"
Ning Rongrong revealed her Saintess token:
"Of course, you can also call me the future Chief Archbishop of Spirit Hall!"
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Seeing the token, Ning Fengzhi and the others were completely stunned.
"Wait! You mean…"
Ning Fengzhi gathered his thoughts. "You disappeared for a while and not only joined Spirit Hall but also became the Second Saintess? And in the future, you could become second only to the Pope?"
"Mm-hmm~"
Ning Rongrong grinned, practically radiating smug confidence.
"Ahem… now that you put it that way…"
Ning Fengzhi coughed lightly, sat back down, and a refined smile returned to his face:
"Since Rongrong has become the Second Saintess, if we as elders fail to understand her, it would make us seem rather unreasonable."
He understood clearly that with Ning Rongrong's current talent, she would inevitably become a Titled Douluo in the future.
If she became a high-ranking Archbishop of Spirit Hall, she would wield immense power.
At that time, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could rely on her to secure at least another five hundred years of prosperity, perhaps even flourish further!
Looking at it this way, whether the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect remained or not did not seem so important!
"Indeed!"
"As elders, we should be more open-minded."
Chen Xin and Gu Rong exchanged a glance and sat down in tacit understanding.
The previously tense atmosphere instantly dissipated.
Ning Fengzhi then looked at Zhu Zhuqing and asked tentatively, "If Rongrong is the Second Saintess, then the First Saintess of Spirit Hall…"
"That would be me."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded slightly.
"Good! Good! Good!"
Ning Fengzhi said "good" three times in a row.
The future first and second-in-command of Spirit Hall were both on his side. This was an enormous opportunity!
Without hesitation, he immediately declared:
"Move! Relocate the entire sect immediately!"
"Pack everything at once and prepare to relocate near Spirit City secretly!"
This time, the sect was moving no matter what!
Even if Xue Ye himself came, it wouldn't matter. He had made up his mind!
"Wise decision, Sect Master!"
Chen Xin and Gu Rong nodded quickly.
Thinking about it carefully, it wasn't that the Heaven Dou Empire was bad, but that joining Spirit Hall offered far greater prospects.
Ning Rongrong grabbed Zhu Zhuqing's arm and whispered:
"Zhuqing, see? I told you my dad would agree!"
"Mm, you were right."
Zhu Zhuqing gently rubbed the top of Ning Rongrong's head, then her battle intent surged as she looked at Chen Xin and the others:
"To be honest, I really want to experience your strength firsthand."
"In that case, this old man will accompany the Saintess for a match!"
Chen Xin did not refuse. As sword intent surged, he accepted.
From the killing aura Zhu Zhuqing released, he could tell this girl was extraordinary.
This was a good chance to test the strength of Spirit Hall's Saintess.
"Very well, I'd also like to witness the Saintess's abilities."
Ning Fengzhi smiled in agreement.
He was also curious about what other extraordinary traits Zhu Zhuqing possessed beyond her level.
Without further words, the group headed straight to the sect's inner training ground.
Before the battle began, Ning Rongrong reminded them:
"Grandpa Sword, you have to be careful. Zhuqing is really, really strong. Don't underestimate her!"
"Hahaha, don't worry, Rongrong. I'll be measured!"
Chen Xin laughed, waving it off dismissively.
Thinking to himself, "She's just a Rank 64 Soul Emperor. How strong could she possibly be?"
He was a Rank 96 Power-Attack System Super Douluo, a full 32 ranks above Zhu Zhuqing!
The gap was as vast as that between a mortal and a god.
"Saintess, feel free to attack. Rest assured, I won't harm you in the slightest."
Chen Xin summoned his Seven Kill Sword martial soul and calmly took his stance.
"Whoosh!"
The moment his words fell, he sensed a solid killing intent rising from the girl.
As the White Tiger Killing God Transformation was activated, she instantly completed her martial soul possession.
"Hell Titan's Grasp!"
"Gravity Swamp!"
A red glow burst beneath her feet as she raised her hand and made a grasping motion toward Chen Xin!
A massive giant hand appeared out of thin air, carrying the power to bind and crush everything as it fiercely grabbed at him.
Gravity pressed down like a mountain, like a swamp, locking Chen Xin in place.
Her ultimate move activated instantly, catching him completely off guard!
"Not good!"
Chen Xin's expression changed drastically as he instinctively used a soul skill:
"Spirit Sword Protection!"
Surging sword intent erupted, forming a solid sword shield around him in an attempt to block the giant hand.
However—
"Crack~ Bang—!"
The moment the two collided, the seemingly sturdy Spirit Sword Protection shattered like paper, sword energy scattering everywhere!
Before Chen Xin could react, the giant hand had already seized him, completely restraining his body.
Alarmed, he decisively attempted to break free with a killing move:
"Ten Thousand Swords Return to—"
Before the word "Sect" could even be spoken, and just as countless sword shadows began to form, a cold figure appeared right before him.
"Dark Gold Terror Claw!"
Zhu Zhuqing's claw, glowing with a chilling golden light, stopped just one inch from Chen Xin's eyes.
"Hu—"
The golden light and sharp aura rushed toward him, forcing Chen Xin to shut his eyes instinctively.
The next moment—
"I win."
A cold and calm voice sounded in Chen Xin's ear.
There was no hint of boasting, yet it carried unquestionable certainty.
As the words fell, the giant hand dissipated.
"I… lost?!"
Chen Xin staggered back two steps, standing there blankly, unable to process what had just happened.
He, Chen Xin, master of the sword, the continent's number one attack Douluo, a Rank 96 Power-Attack System Super Douluo—
Had been instantly defeated by a Soul Emperor?
What was even more ironic—
If that Soul Emperor had wanted to kill him, in that instant, he might already be dead!
"That swordsman already lost… hm?!"
Outside the arena, before Gu Rong could even finish reacting, his attention was drawn to the two blood-red soul rings beneath Zhu Zhuqing's feet.
"Two hundred-thousand-year soul rings?!"
Ning Fengzhi, equally stunned, spoke with a trembling voice, his throat dry as if filled with sand.
Hundred-thousand-year soul rings were treasures every soul master dreamed of.
Symbols of absolute strength!
Even for a Titled Douluo, possessing just one was already an enormous blessing.
And yet now, Zhu Zhuqing, a mere Rank 64 Soul Emperor, possessed two hundred-thousand-year soul rings?!
Saintess… are you trying to defy the heavens?!
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