Chapter 96: Qianjun and Jiangmo Strike!
[T/N: for info the translation problem with the two worshippers are fixed on chapter 99]
Outside Heaven Dou City, within a small forest—
Ning Fengzhi, along with Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, wore grave expressions as they stared intently at the sky.
Two figures stood suspended in midair, looking down at them from above.
Both were elderly men with white hair and beards, appearing to be at least over eighty years old. Yet their appearances were strikingly similar.
Their martial souls were identical as well—each held a long staff, over a zhang in length, coiled with a golden dragon: the Coiling Dragon Staff.
The spirit rings on their staffs were also exactly the same—two yellow, two purple, and five black. Nine rings in total, the optimal configuration.
"Qianjun… Jiangmo?"
Chen Xin and Gu Rong exchanged a glance, their expressions turning extremely solemn.
Because the identities and strength of these two were anything but simple.
Ning Fengzhi held a small pagoda radiating flowing light in his hand, with seven spirit rings revolving around him.
Even his usually calm, unruffled face showed a trace of tension.
Frowning slightly, he spoke,
"So even the honored enshrined elders of Spirit Hall would stoop to such despicable acts as a sneak attack. That truly broadens Ning's horizons."
The two before them were titled Qianjun Douluo and Jiangmo Douluo.
They were indeed blood brothers.
Among the Seven Great Enshrined, they ranked last—sixth and seventh respectively.
But that didn't mean they were the weakest.
Individually, they might not be particularly overwhelming—just ordinary Rank 96 Titled Douluo.
But together, even Qian Daoliu would not find it easy to defeat them.
One of them, standing on the left, spoke slowly,
"Sect Master Ning jests. If we brothers truly intended a sneak attack just now, you wouldn't have discovered us so easily."
As enshrined elders of the Spirit Hall, they had their pride. Naturally, they would not admit to something like a sneak attack.
In truth, they hadn't deliberately concealed themselves.
After receiving Qian Daoliu's orders, they came near Heaven Dou City.
By coincidence, they saw Ning Fengzhi's group flying out of this forest.
Afterward, they entered the forest to investigate and discovered a hidden gateway.
They deduced that Ning Fengzhi and the others would return through this route, so they simply waited here in advance.
All enshrined elders of Spirit Hall were promoted from the Elder Hall.
The requirement for becoming an enshrined elder was simple, yet extremely difficult—one must break through Rank 95 and possess at least Rank 96 spirit power.
Once becoming an enshrined elder, one would gain an extraordinary status within Spirit Hall, even exempt from the Pope's authority, answering only to the Hall of Enshrinement and its leader—the Grand Enshrined.
Unless it was a matter of utmost importance, they would not act, instead cultivating quietly within the Elder Hall.
If not for Qian Renxue writing to Qian Daoliu, he would not have ordered the two of them to move.
One of the Qianjun-Jiangmo duo spoke again,
"Sect Master Ning, our purpose today is simple—the immortal herb. Hand it over, and we will withdraw immediately."
"Hahahaha!" Sword Douluo laughed in anger.
"This is the biggest joke I've ever heard!"
"We paid a great price to auction that immortal herb, and now you think you can take it with empty words?"
"Have you gone mad from cultivating in the Enshrinement Hall?"
As his final words fell, Chen Xin's aura surged to its peak, and his figure slowly rose into the air.
Bone Douluo also ascended, the two of them standing face-to-face with Qianjun and Jiangmo.
Bone Douluo spoke coldly,
"Do you really think we're afraid of you?"
Dugu Bo stood beside Ning Fengzhi, watching the scene unfold with interest.
He quietly let out a breath of relief.
It was good that Qianjun and Jiangmo had appeared here.
If they had gone to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, they might have discovered traces of those immortal herbs.
If they kept probing… sooner or later, the secret of his twin martial souls would be exposed.
And once that secret was revealed, Qian Daoliu would not hesitate to act.
His usual indifference existed only because he believed no one could threaten Spirit Hall.
But if a threat truly appeared, he would strike like thunder—without the slightest hesitation.
A Titled Douluo with twin martial souls meant at the very least reaching Rank 98, perhaps even Rank 99.
In this era without gods, a Rank 99 Titled Douluo was a massive threat to Spirit Hall.
If his twin martial souls were discovered, what awaited Dugu Bo would be pursuit by Qian Daoliu—perhaps even Bibi Dong herself.
But now, by throwing out a single immortal herb, he had given Ning Fengzhi's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda a chance to evolve.
Sure enough, it immediately drew Spirit Hall's attention toward the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
He had bought himself time.
Once he reached Rank 99, he could roam this continent freely.
So after this matter passed, he planned to find a place to cultivate in seclusion.
As for everything else—he would deal with it once he became strong enough.
"And what if you add us?"
At that moment, a sinister, effeminate voice rang out, interrupting Dugu Bo's thoughts.
Everyone turned to look.
Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo—the two troublemakers—had arrived.
Ning Fengzhi and the Sword and Bone Douluo felt their hearts sink, their expressions turning extremely grim.
Individually, Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo weren't particularly strong.
Though Sword and Bone Douluo were also Rank 95 like them, either one could easily defeat them in a one-on-one fight.
However, their martial soul fusion technique was undeniably dangerous.
If they were restrained, what awaited them would be the thunderous strike of Qianjun and Jiangmo.
"Sect Master Ning, I advise you to hand over the immortal herb. Martial soul evolution is trivial—your life is what matters."
As he spoke, Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo moved closer, standing beside Qianjun and Jiangmo.
One of the brothers added,
"Sect Master Ning, we are willing to purchase that immortal herb. We hope you will part with it."
Their intent was obvious—no matter what, they could not allow the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to evolve.
After all, no one knew what level the world's number one support-type martial soul would reach after evolving.
Ning Fengzhi said nothing, but his expression darkened.
He quickly weighed his options, then glanced at the silent Dugu Bo beside him and gave a faint smile.
Shaking his head slowly, he said,
"If you want the immortal herb, fine—come and take it yourself."
Dugu Bo was baffled.
What was that supposed to mean? Why was he looking at him? Did he expect him to act?
No way…
…
Alright, maybe not impossible.
If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect couldn't hold on later, he really would have to step in.
After all, they still hadn't given him the soul bone and the two treasures.
Besides, if the sect was wiped out just like that, who would draw Spirit Hall's attention for him?