Chapter 270: Rushing Aid to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect

"Death…" The final word fell from Ning Fengzhi's mouth, and the four Titled Douluo kneeling in the main hall fell silent as if chilled, their breathing nearly halted.

Ning Fengzhi's words seemed cold; at this moment a single sentence could decide the life or death of the four of them.

The reason Ning Fengzhi was like this was, of course, his inner rage; his Seven Treasure Glazed Sect had become so powerful yet had not acted against the Spirit Hall, but you, Bi Bi Dong, still want to strike first?

Unlike Gu Xuan, who already had a premonition, Ning Fengzhi was a complete local; even though the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect's intelligence system was excellent, Bi Bi Dong's methods were indeed superior.

If it weren't for the fact that today's duty happened to be the left wing, the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect might actually have suffered some losses.

Fortunately, since the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect grew stronger, at least one Titled Douluo patrols the sect daily, rotating every month, to ensure the sect's safety.

Moreover, after the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect was attacked, the left wing had already taken Dragon Martial and Mi River to the Sunset Forest; although the Sunset Forest now housed Ye Haitang and Yang Wudi, Ning Fengzhi still acted to ensure the Binghuo Liangyi Yan would not be compromised.

Gu Xuan did not object, fearing what if Bi Bi Dong discovered the Binghuo Liangyi Yan?

Sometimes one cannot assume that foresight guarantees peace of mind; just like this Soul Hunt operation, which is about three months earlier than the original timeline.

Upon hearing Ning Fengzhi, the four Titled Douluo of the Spirit Hall nodded earnestly, after all they did not want to die, otherwise they wouldn't have chosen to surrender.

Moreover, the Demon Bear Titled Douluo was instantly killed by Chen Xin's sword, shocking them immensely; as Titled Douluo, they had never witnessed a peer of their rank being slain so swiftly.

Seeing the four's attitude was acceptable, Ning Fengzhi continued, "Besides our sect, what other targets does this Spirit Hall scheme have? Who are the participants?"

Hearing the question, Ghost Leopard Titled Douluo replied first, "This operation is called the 'Soul Hunt Operation', targeting primarily your sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, as well as some forces unwilling to join the Spirit Hall."

"The Soul Hunt Operation mobilized about ten thousand Soul Masters, with all Titled Douluo of the Spirit Hall deployed; the two elders Ju Gui Titled Douluo led a team to ambush the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect. By now, that side should also be fighting."

Spirit Hawk Titled Douluo hurriedly added, "We—uh! The Spirit Hall also allied with members of the four lower sects. Besides the Soul Hunt against your sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, there is also a plot to subvert the Heavenly Battle Imperial Clan. The Pope... Your... Bi Bi Dong placed an undercover in the clan, the former Second Prince Xue Qinghe, now the Crown Prince, planning to use the Li Dai Tao Jiang method to overthrow the Heavenly Battle Empire, seize the throne, unify the empire, then use that as a base to conquer the continent and establish a Spirit Hall Empire…"

Ning Fengzhi voiced his doubts, and the four dog‑like kneeling Titled Douluo, desperate for a sliver of hope, disclosed everything they knew, daring not to hide a single detail.

Given the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect's current strength, they were not afraid of a Spirit Hall counterattack; withholding the truth now, even to survive a day, would eventually be exposed.

They were all clever, so they used the smartest method.

After answering all of Ning Fengzhi's questions, the four simultaneously prayed, "Lord Ning, we are merely doing others' bidding; if you can set aside past grievances, we four are willing to give our lives for you."

Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi glanced at the four, then turned to Gu Xuan; Gu Xuan was momentarily stunned by Ning Fengzhi's gaze, not expecting him to still be weighing his own thoughts at this moment, and to do so so openly before the four.

Moreover, Ning Fengzhi didn't even ask the two Sword Bone Titled Douluo, clearly indicating that he held great authority here and a high standing in the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect.

Gu Xuan was not intimidated; he said softly, "Lord, these four are also veterans of the Soul Master world. Since they bear no grudge against the sect and merely serve Bi Bi Dong, perhaps we should keep them for now. After all, they are Titled Douluo; even as cannon fodder they are stronger than ordinary people."

Hearing Gu Xuan, the four nodded; though his words carried a hint of reprimand, surviving was better than dying now.

As long as they prove enough value in the future, whether they become cannon fodder depends on their worth and ability.

Those without ability become cannon fodder; those with ability survive. After decades of cultivation to the Titled Douluo realm, they understand this truth.

What surprised them was that Gu Xuan now wielded such high authority within the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect.

Especially She Mao and Ci Tun; had it not been for the secret letter from the She Mao Titled Douluo, Gu Xuan might not have succeeded in marrying Qian Renxue as his sixth wife!

After all, She Mao's earlier groundwork attracted Qian Daoliu's attention, prompting the Golden Crocodile Titled Douluo to scrutinize Gu Xuan.

But where now would She Mao and Ci Tun dare bring this up? Such words are saved for networking after surviving; using them now might cost them their lives.

After learning Bi Bi Dong's plan, Ning Fengzhi fell into contemplation.

He had already known about Qian Renxue from Gu Xuan; though the news had initially troubled him, once it was confirmed she would marry Gu Xuan, his worry vanished.

After all, his long‑taught student became Gu Xuan's woman, so the benefits stayed within.

Moreover, the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect now aims to unify the continent, and the Heavenly Battle Empire is an obstacle that must be removed.

Originally, due to Gu Xuan's relationship with Xue Ke, Ning Fengzhi couldn't think of a good solution, but now Bi Bi Dong has done it for him.

Being able to eliminate the Imperial Clan without lifting a finger pleased Ning Fengzhi.

Ning Fengzhi was slightly worried Gu Xuan might act rashly, but reality proved he overthought.

When Gu Xuan saw Ning Fengzhi pondering, he offered his view: "Lord, the Imperial Clan will certainly be a stumbling block on our future path. Since Bi Bi Dong has helped us, we need not rush to Heavenly Battle City."

He paused, then added, "But I think we can rescue the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect."

Ning Fengzhi raised an eyebrow, intending to test Gu Xuan, and asked, "Why? How did you arrive at that thought?"

Hearing this, Gu Xuan didn't answer immediately; instead he called out to Gu Rong, "Grandfather."

Seeing Gu Xuan's expression, Gu Rong instantly understood, activated spatial power, and sealed off the space of the four kneeling Titled Douluo below, preventing them from hearing the conversation.

When Gu Rong nodded, Gu Xuan continued, "Unifying the continent alone is not easy; if the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect supports us from behind, it will be much easier."

Hearing Gu Xuan, Ning Fengzhi nodded, fully agreeing.

In fact, with the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect's current strength and the elders of the Offering Hall, conquering the continent would be easy, but Gu Xuan didn't intend to annihilate everyone; after all, they would become his subjects.

Gu Xuan envisions a flourishing era of diverse schools, so preserving the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect is fine.

After all, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect now lacks the power to oppose him, and will be even less able in the future.

Yet the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect remains one of the Top Three Sects; if it sides with the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, both prestige and substance will be secured.

Securing support from one of the Top Three Sects and the Spirit Hall (Offering Hall) means that when the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect unifies the continent and inherits the Great Unification, there will be far fewer dissenters.

Once they ascend to the pinnacle, after a few decades the continent will truly be unified.

Having taken Gu Xuan's advice, Ning Fengzhi looked at the four kneeling Titled Douluo below, and Gu Rong lifted the spatial seal.

"Four of you, since you wish to join our sect, I welcome you, but you have previously infringed upon us, so to add a safeguard I intend to give you something." Ning Fengzhi smiled warmly, as if truly accepting them.

Hearing this, the four Ghost Leopard Titled Douluo looked up joyfully at Ning Fengzhi, nodding repeatedly: "Thank you, Lord, from now on we are willing to devote ourselves to the sect until death and beyond..."

Ning Fengzhi nodded satisfactorily, "Rise, everyone; from now on the four will serve in the Elders' Hall."

"Thank you, Lord."

Upon hearing this, the four slowly rose; having knelt without using soul power to relax, and under Gu Rong and Chen Xin's pressure, their wave crest shields were bruised, making their ascent trembling.

Seeing them stand and quickly assume their roles, Ning Fengzhi cheerfully produced four ceramic bottles and tossed them to the four.

The four looked at the ceramic bottles in their hands, unsure what was inside.

When the bottles were opened, the four took a light sniff; an odd fragrance spread across their nostrils, instantly making their hearts race.

It was not a treasure but poison—an extremely lethal poison.

Especially Ci Tun Titled Douluo, who can even eat poison and has immense toxin resistance, his expression grew solemn after smelling the strange fragrance.

"Sect Master, what is this?" the Ghost Leopard Douluo wondered.

Ning Fengzhi chuckled: "This is Elder Dugu's recent masterpiece. Even a Titled Douluo-level powerhouse, after taking it, if they don't take the antidote within a month, will have their liver and intestines torn apart, their body rotting and dying."

"However, if combined with the antidote for refinement, it is also a rare treasure, greatly beneficial to cultivation."

Looking at Ning Fengzhi's gentle smile and hearing the other's words, the four Ghost Leopard Douluo instantly felt a chill down their backs: Is this what you gave us?

But they knew they had no choice now, for they were already prisoners; to survive, they could only take this poison.

Seeing the four change expression and turn solemn, Ning Fengzhi's smile remained: "Don't worry, Uncle Gu will soon take you to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect for rescue; this is just a precaution."

"As long as your performance in this rescue satisfies Uncle Gu, the antidote will be handed to you upon your return; combined with this Marvelous Fragrant Body Saliva, it might even further your cultivation."

Hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, the four no longer hesitated; after all, they truly had no choice.

The four directly pinched the porcelain bottle and poured its contents into their mouths; the Marvelous Fragrant Body Saliva turned into a hot current upon entering, then clung like a bone‑eating maggot, impossible to dispel—even the Porcupine Douluo's secret use of his toxin‑devouring ability could not remove it.

After merely a few breaths, the four simultaneously felt their bodies go limp, with ordinary fire‑like pain surging within, unbearable.

Only then did they realize Ning Fengzhi was not deceiving them—the poison really had such an effect, and given their constitutions, it took only a few breaths to take hold.

This also made them fear Dugu Bo even more; previously, upon seeing Dugu Bo and feeling his soul power fluctuation of rank ninety‑five, they had already been greatly shocked, for Dugu Bo was once called the weakest Titled Douluo, yet now he could control them.

This shock was natural, for although Dugu Bo's poison is terrifying—even a Titled Douluo struck by it would certainly feel fear—at the Titled Douluo level, his poison basically cannot invade their bodies, so it cannot exert its effect.

And precisely for this reason, Dugu Bo earned the title of the weakest Titled Douluo.

But now things are different: Dugu Bo's strength has risen terrifyingly, and the Ghost Leopard Douluo and others dare not resist as they swallow the Marvelous Fragrant Body Saliva, which directly invades their bodies; they naturally have no way to dispel such a deadly toxin.

Even the Porcupine Douluo cannot clear Dugu Bo's toxin, which is why they feel fear.

Seeing the four poisoned, Ning Fengzhi threw out four more porcelain bottles; after catching them, they actually opened and swallowed them without hesitation.

After taking the porcelain bottle Ning Fengzhi handed over, the four's complexions gradually returned to calm; the poison no longer flared up, but remained like a bone‑eating maggot inside them, unable to be expelled, merely hidden.

Ning Fengzhi said: "The pill you just took can suppress the outbreak of the Marvelous Fragrant Body Saliva, but if you do not take the antidote within a month, you will still suffer a poisonous death; so from now on, it depends on your performance."

Hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, the four again hurriedly knelt, their voices trembling: "We harbor no second thoughts; we are willing to lay down our lives for the Sect Master!"

Seeing the four kneel again, Ning Fengzhi raised his hand: "Elders, you need not do this; this poison is both a warning and an opportunity; your final choice lies in a single thought."

The four hurriedly replied in alarm: "We understand."

Afterwards, Ning Fengzhi lightly said to Gu Rong: "Uncle Gu, to reinforce the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, I'll trouble you to lead them there."

Gu Rong nodded; just as Gu Rong was about to speak, Gu Xuan opened his mouth: "Uncle, I and Yanzi will go take a look too."

This time Gu Xuan did not call him Sect Master, but called him "Uncle".

Upon hearing Gu Xuan speak, Ning Fengzhi initially wanted to refuse, after all this was a Titled Douluo battle, but considering Gu Xuan's strength, he withdrew his objection to not letting Gu Xuan go.

Everyone already knew the strength of Titled Douluo Qian Renxue, and Ning Fengzhi and the others were aware that Gu Xuan's victory over Qian Renxue—who possessed two 100,000‑year soul rings—meant his power was beyond doubt.

Ning Fengzhi nodded: "First and foremost, ensure your own safety."

Gu Xuan nodded: "Understood."

Afterwards, Gu Xuan looked at Gu Rong: "Grandfather, let's go."

ps: typos will be corrected later.

(End of chapter)