Chapter 274

After returning to the sect, Ning Fengzhi saw the familiar Chrysanthemum Ghost Titled Douluo and three additional Titled Douluo had come back, and his smile remained unchanged.

Translation: "After returning to the sect, Ning Fengzhi saw the familiar Chrysanthemum Ghost Titled Douluo and three more Titled Douluo had returned, and his smile remained unchanged."

After returning to the sect, Ning Fengzhi saw the familiar Chrysanthemum Ghost Titled Douluo and three more Titled Douluo had returned, and his smile remained unchanged.

In this soul-hunting mission, Ning Fengzhi even felt a sense of gratitude toward Bi Bi Dong.

Translation: "In this soul-hunting operation, Ning Fengzhi even felt some gratitude toward Bi Bi Dong in his heart."

After the battle, he received the aid of nine Titled Douluo and over eight thousand soul masters; this doesn't even account for the strengthened ties with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, which would subsequently enable them to capture the Tian Dou Empire and launch the campaign to unify the continent.

At this moment, in the main hall of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the nine Titled Douluo—Ghost Leopard Titled Douluo, Spirit Kite Titled Douluo, Snake Spear Titled Douluo, Spiny Pig Titled Douluo, Chrysanthemum Titled Douluo, Ghost Titled Douluo, Mountain Opening Titled Douluo, Spirit Armor Titled Douluo, and Giant Axe Titled Douluo—knelt respectfully in the center of the hall.

Translation: "At this moment, inside the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect's council hall, the Ghost Leopard Titled Douluo, Spirit Kite Titled Douluo, Spear Snake Titled Douluo, Spiny Pig Titled Douluo, Chrysanthemum Titled Douluo, Ghost Titled Douluo, Mountain Opening Titled Douluo, Spirit Armor Titled Douluo, and Giant Axe Titled Douluo—nine Titled Douluo in all—knelt respectfully in the center of the hall."

At this moment, in the main hall of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the nine Titled Douluo—Ghost Leopard Titled Douluo, Spirit Kite Titled Douluo, Snake Spear Titled Douluo, Spiny Pig Titled Douluo, Chrysanthemum Titled Douluo, Ghost Titled Douluo, Mountain Opening Titled Douluo, Spirit Armor Titled Douluo, and Giant Axe Titled Douluo—knelt respectfully in the center of the hall.

Even though they have sworn allegiance to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, they remain nine Titled Douluo-level experts; even after consuming the lethal Marvelous Fragrance Body-transforming Fluid, if they were to join forces and ambush Ning Fengzhi, they would still have a chance.

Translation: "Although they have already defected to the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, they are still nine Titled Douluo-level powerhouses; even though they have taken this deadly Marvelous Fragrance Body-transforming Fluid, if they were to join forces and sneak-attack Ning Fengzhi, they might still have a chance."

Therefore, at this moment, besides these nine Titled Douluo, Chen Xin, Gu Rong, and Dugu Bo are also present.

Translation: "Therefore, besides these nine Titled Douluo, Chen Xin, Gu Rong, and Dugu Bo were also present."

In fact, even though they number nine, under the combined might of Chen Xin and Gu Rong, they can only be lambs awaiting slaughter.

Translation: "In fact, even with nine of them, under the combined efforts of Chen Xin and Gu Rong now, they could only be lambs awaiting slaughter."

Moreover, Dugu Bo, the provider of the deadly poison, is also present; if he wishes, a mere flick of his finger could cause the nine of them to succumb to poison, leaving not even their bones.

Translation: "Moreover, Dugu Bo, the provider of this deadly poison, is also present; if he wishes, a flick of his finger could cause those nine to die from poison, leaving no bones."

Furthermore, these three are present merely as a precaution, because Ning Fengzhi truly has no fear of their sneak attacks, not to mention his possession of the powerful Eight Treasure Heavenly Net Divine Shield.

Translation: "Furthermore, those three are only present as a precaution, because Ning Fengzhi now truly does not fear their sneak attacks—not to mention he possesses the powerful defensive skill Eight Treasure Heavenly Net Godly Shield."

Indeed, he has now directly broken through to rank ninety-two, and after fusing with Xiao Wu's soul ring, the two hundred-thousand-year soul skills he acquired are incredibly powerful life-saving divine techniques.

Translation: "Indeed, he has now directly broken through to rank ninety-two, and after fusing with Xiao Wu's soul ring, the two hundred-thousand-year soul skills he gained are incredibly powerful life-saving divine techniques."

One is the Void ability and the other is the Invincible Golden Body; together they ensure Ning Fengzhi cannot be ambushed, allowing him to simply wait quietly for rescue.

Translation: "One is the Void, the other an Invincible Golden Body; just these two guarantee that Ning Fengzhi won't be sneak-attacked, and then he can simply wait quietly for rescue!"

What's more, with the monstrous Gu Xuan standing nearby, they wouldn't dare betray him even if they had ten times the courage, for their lives are firmly in his grasp.

Translation: "Moreover, with Gu Xuan, that monstrous talent, present beside them, they wouldn't dare betray even with ten times the courage, for their lives are firmly in his grasp!"

Unless they are unafraid of death, but if they were unafraid of death, they wouldn't be here now.

Unless they are unafraid of death, but if they were unafraid of death, they wouldn't be here now.

Moreover, they have just pledged allegiance, and this is precisely the time to win trust; naturally, they are now obedient and useful one after another, otherwise having one more or one less of them makes no difference.

Translation: "Moreover, they have just defected, and this is the time to win trust; naturally they are now more obedient and useful than ever—otherwise, adding one more wouldn't matter, and losing one wouldn't matter either."

"We have met the sect master; from now on we vow to die in service to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and obey the sect master's commands!" the nine Chrysanthemum Ghost Titled Douluo said in unison.

Translation: '"We have seen the sect master; from now on we vow to die in service to the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, obeying the sect master's orders!" the nine Chrysanthemum Ghost Titled Douluo said in unison.'

Evidently, the Ghost Leopard Titled Douluo has already repeated their earlier pledge of allegiance and the words of the Chrysanthemum Ghost Titled Douluo to them; now the nine Titled Douluo kneel on the ground, speaking in unison, leaving no flaw to be found.

Translation: "The Ghost Leopard Titled Douluo obviously had them repeat their previous defection words and those of the Chrysanthemum Ghost Titled Douluo; now the nine Titled Douluo kneeling on the ground speak with the same rhythm, leaving no flaw to be found."

Ning Fengzhi waved his hand, signaling them to rise, then calmly said: 'From now on you are all one family, but I must speak plainly first—since you have entered the gates of my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, you must not harbor divided loyalties; otherwise, the previous Devil Bear Titled Douluo will be your fate.'

Translation: "Ning Fengzhi waved his hand, signaling them to rise, then calmly said: 'From now on you are one family, but I must say this upfront: since you have entered the gates of my Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, you must not be half-hearted; otherwise, the previous Magic Bear Titled Douluo is your fate.'"

Upon hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, the ones most deeply moved were the Ghost Leopard Titled Douluo, Snake Spear Titled Douluo, Spiny Pig Titled Douluo, and Spirit Kite Titled Douluo, for they had previously attacked the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect together with the Devil Bear Titled Douluo.

Translation: "Hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, the ones who felt it most deeply were the Ghost Leopard Titled Douluo, Spear Snake Titled Douluo, Spiny Pig Titled Douluo, and Spirit Kite Titled Douluo, for they had previously attacked the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect together with the Magic Bear Titled Douluo."

They hadn't even formally begun fighting when the Devil Bear Titled Douluo was instantly slain by Chen Xin's sword; now his two soul bones still lie in Gu Rong's soul device, presumably still warm.

Translation: "They hadn't even formally engaged when the Magic Bear Titled Douluo was instantly slain by Chen Xin's sword; now those two of its soul bones still lie in Gu Rong's soul tool—and they're probably still warm!"

Seated in the chief position, Ning Fengzhi lifted the tea cup that Gu Xuan had just filled for him, took a light sip, then looked down at the nine Titled Douluo and said: 'Since you have chosen to join our sect, the upcoming tasks shall be carried out by all of you together.'

Translation: "Seated in the place of honor, Ning Fengzhi lifted the tea cup that Gu Xuan had just filled for him, took a light sip, then looked down at the nine Titled Douluo and said: 'Since you have chosen to join our sect, the upcoming tasks shall be undertaken by you all together.'"

Upon hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, the Ghost Leopard Titled Douluo, Chrysanthemum Ghost Titled Douluo, and others understood that he was about to assign them missions, and they also needed to demonstrate their stance through action.

Translation: "Hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, the Ghost Leopard Titled Douluo, Chrysanthemum Ghost Titled Douluo, and others knew he was about to assign them missions, and they also needed to demonstrate their attitude through action."

"But before that, I still have something to say: in this reinforcement of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, I heard that Xiao Xuan contributed the most; if that is all, then Ghost Leopard Elder, your antidote will not be so easy to obtain." Ning Fengzhi played with his tea cup, but his tone turned icy.

Translation: '"But before that, I have something to say: I heard that in this reinforcement of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, Xiao Xuan contributed the most; if that's all, then Ghost Leopard Elder, your antidote will not be so easy to obtain." Ning Fengzhi played with the tea cup in his hand, but his tone turned extremely cold.'

Upon hearing this, the four Ghost Leopard Titled Douluo replied respectfully: 'Reporting to the sect master, this time it is indeed the young master's achievement; the young master's strength is extraordinary, not because we are unwilling to exert effort, but because we simply never had the chance to act!'

Translation: "Hearing this, the four Ghost Leopard Titled Douluo replied respectfully again: 'Reporting to the sect master, this is indeed the young master's merit; the young master's strength is extraordinary, and it's not that we are unwilling to exert effort, but we simply never had the chance to act!'"

"But sect master, rest assured, we will absolutely be on the front lines of your arrangements, guaranteeing flawless completion of the mission and not letting you down."

Translation: '"But sect master, rest assured, we will absolutely be on the front lines for your arrangements, guaranteeing to complete the mission satisfactorily and not betray your trust!"'

After hearing the Ghost Leopard Titled Douluo and others, Ning Fengzhi nodded and then calmly said: 'Since that is the case, I will not pursue this matter further this time; however, I have already given some opportunities, and whether you can seize them depends on your own effort.'

Translation: "Hearing the Ghost Leopard Titled Douluo and others' words, Ning Fengzhi nodded and then calmly said: 'Since that's the case, this time I will not pursue the matter further; I have already given some opportunities, but whether you can seize them depends on your own effort.'"

The Ghost Leopard Titled Douluo, Chrysanthemum Ghost Titled Douluo, and the nine others responded in unison: 'We understand and are willing to lay down our lives for the sect master!'

Translation: "The Ghost Leopard Titled Douluo, Chrysanthemum Ghost Titled Douluo, and the nine others responded in unison: 'We understand; we are willing to serve the sect master with our lives!'"

"Good, since that is settled, the upcoming actions will rely on all of you." Ning Fengzhi nodded in satisfaction, then with a wave of his hand assigned tasks to the nine Titled Douluo: 'At dawn today, the Ghost Leopard, Snake Spear, Spiny Pig, and Spirit Kite elders will follow Xiao Xuan to the Tian Dou Empire to purge the royal family's rebels from the Spirit Hall. Remember, all actions must be led by Xiao Xuan; I hope the four elders can seize this opportunity.'

Translation: '"Good, since that's the case, then the upcoming actions will rely on you all." Ning Fengzhi nodded satisfactorily, waved his hand, and assigned tasks to these nine Titled Douluo: "At dawn today, the Ghost Leopard, Spear Snake, Spiny Pig, and Spirit Kite Elders will follow Xiao Xuan to the Tian Dou Empire to purge the imperial family of the Spirit Hall rebellion. Remember, all actions must be led by Xiao Xuan; I hope the four elders can seize this opportunity."'

The named Ghost Leopard Titled Douluo four performed a respectful salute: 'We will obey the sect master's orders!'

Translation: "The named Ghost Leopard Titled Douluo four performed a respectful salute: 'We will obey the sect master's command!'"

Then Ning Fengzhi continued: 'Chrysanthemum Elder, Ghost Elder, and Giant Axe Elder, you three will follow Bone Uncle together with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect sect master Yu Yuan Zhen and the heads of the four lower sects to attack the Spirit Hall; you must capture Bi Bi Dong alive, and if that is impossible, kill her regardless.'

Translation: "Then Ning Fengzhi continued: 'Chrysanthemum Elder, Ghost Elder, and Giant Axe Elder, you three will follow Bone Uncle at dawn, together with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect Sect Master Yu Yuanzhen and the masters of the Four Lower Sects, to attack the Spirit Hall; you must capture Bi Bi Dong alive, and if impossible, life or death does not matter!'"

"We will obey the sect master's orders!" the Chrysanthemum Ghost Titled Douluo replied respectfully in unison.

Translation: '"We will obey the sect master's command!" the Chrysanthemum Ghost Titled Douluo replied respectfully in unison.'

"Mountain Opening and Spirit Armor elders will assist Sword Uncle in integrating the newly recruited soul master army; one month later, they will launch the continental unification war."

Translation: '"Mountain Opening and Spirit Armor Elders, assist Sword Uncle in integrating the newly surrendered Soul Master army; one month later, launch the continental unification war."'

"Mountain Opening (Spirit Armor), receive the order!"

Translation: '"Mountain Opening (Spirit Armor), receive the order!"'

Ning Fengzhi has now fully revealed his ambition; his orders are being issued in an orderly manner, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, a beast long dormant, is about to begin devouring people.

Translation: "Ning Fengzhi has now fully revealed his ambition; orders are being issued in an orderly manner, and this Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, a beast long dormant, is about to begin devouring people!"

At this moment it is the chou hour, roughly 2:30 a. m., with only four hours left until six a. m.; as Ning Fengzhi's orders are disseminated, the various departments of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect quickly spring into action.

Translation: "At this moment it is the chou hour, roughly past 2 a. m., with only four hours left until six a. m.; as Ning Fengzhi's orders are issued, the various departments of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect quickly spring into action."

After everyone went to prepare, Ning Fengzhi said to Dugu Bo: 'Father-in-law, how many portions of the Marvelous Fragrance Body-transforming Fluid do you have left in your hands?'

Translation: "After everyone went to prepare, Ning Fengzhi said to Dugu Bo: 'Father-in-law, how many portions of the Marvelous Fragrance Body-transforming Fluid do you have left?'"

Dugu Bo replied: 'After breaking through to rank ninety-five, I spent several months refining only ten portions; I have already used nine, leaving only this final portion in my possession.'

Translation: "Dugu Bo replied: 'After I broke through to rank ninety-five, I spent several months refining and only produced ten portions; I have already used nine, leaving only this last one in my hand.'"

Hearing Dugu Bo's words, Ning Fengzhi frowned: 'How long would it take to re-refine a new batch of Marvelous Fragrance Body-transforming Fluid?'

Hearing Dugu Bo's words, Ning Fengzhi frowned: 'How long would it take to re-refine a new batch of Marvelous Fragrance Body-transforming Fluid?'

"Even if we were to re-refine it now, the fastest it could take is one month, after all you know that this Marvelous Fragrance Body-transforming Fluid is originally meant to aid my cultivation; although its deadly poison can be used to control Titled Douluo powerhouses, its effects are equally beneficial to them."

Translation: '"Even if we re-refine it now, the fastest would take a month; after all, you know this Marvelous Fragrance Body-transforming Fluid is originally meant to aid my cultivation, and although its toxicity can control Titled Douluo powerhouses, its effect is equally beneficial to them."'

"Moreover, the materials for refining it are scarce now; I estimate that at most we have enough left to produce five portions."

Translation: '"Moreover, the materials for refining it are scarce now; I estimate at most there is enough left to make five portions."'

Dugu Bo said, feeling a bit wronged, because the Marvelous Fragrance Body-transforming Fluid was never intended to control others, and he and Yang Wu Ji developed it to aid his own cultivation.

Translation: "As Dugu Bo spoke, he felt a sense of grievance rise, for the Marvelous Fragrance Body-transforming Fluid was never meant to control others, and he and Yang Wudi had researched it to aid his own cultivation."

He hasn't even used a single portion yet! Instead, that scoundrel from the Spirit Hall got to use it first.

Translation: "He hasn't even used a single portion yet! Instead, that scoundrel from the Spirit Hall got to use it first."

Upon hearing Dugu Bo's words and sensing his father-in-law's resentful tone, Ning Fengzhi gave a wry smile: 'Well, they are after all Titled Douluo, and they are not die-hard loyalists of Bi Bi Dong; they still have uses, so we must have something to restrain them.'

Translation: "Hearing Dugu Bo's words, sensing the father-in-law's tone of grievance, Ning Fengzhi gave a wry smile: 'Well, they are after all Titled Douluo, and they are not die-hard loyalists of Bi Bi Dong; they still have uses, so we inevitably need something to restrain them.'"

"Rest assured, anything I take from you in the future I will definitely replenish for you."

Translation: '"Rest assured, whatever I take from you in the future, I will definitely replenish it all for you."'

Upon hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, Dugu Bo finally smiled with satisfaction.

Translation: "Upon hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, Dugu Bo then smiled satisfied."

Saying that, Ning Fengzhi then took from the soul device one of the two pieces of bone that Gu Rong had given him, which had once belonged to the Devil Bear Titled Douluo, and handed it to Dugu Bo.

Translation: "Saying that, Ning Fengzhi then took from the soul tool one of the two pieces that Gu Rong had handed him, which had formerly belonged to the Magic Bear Titled Douluo's soul bone, and gave it to Dugu Bo."

"This is a trunk bone; its ability should be a berserk-type skill, possibly enhancing your strength—please accept it." Ning Fengzhi handed the soul bone to Dugu Bo, speaking earnestly: 'I still need to trouble you to refine the remaining Marvelous Fragrance Body-transforming Fluid within a month; when the time comes, we will use it as needed depending on the situation.'

Translation: '"This is a trunk bone; its ability should be a berserk-type skill, perhaps boosting your strength somewhat—please accept it." Ning Fengzhi handed the soul bone to Dugu Bo with earnest words: "Still, you must trouble yourself to refine the remaining Marvelous Fragrance Body-transforming Fluid within a month; when the time comes, its use will depend on the situation."'

Dugu Bo, hearing this, accepted the soul bone without ceremony and sighed helplessly: 'Ah, who made you the sect master? As an old man, I don't really understand warfare, so just assign me whatever tasks you have.'

Translation: "Hearing this, Dugu Bo also didn't stand on ceremony; after receiving the soul bone he sighed helplessly: 'Ah, who made you the sect master? As an old man I don't understand warfare, so just assign whatever tasks you have.'"

"Alright, if anything is needed, just have someone notify me at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Wells." After receiving the soul bone, Dugu Bo left the hall and returned to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Wells, where he must refine five portions of the Marvelous Fragrance Body-transforming Fluid within a month.

Translation: '"Then I'm off; if anything is needed, just send someone to notify me at the Ice Fire Yin-Yang Eye." After receiving the soul bone, Dugu Bo left the hall and returned to the Ice Fire Yin-Yang Eye, where he must refine five portions of the Marvelous Fragrance Body-transforming Fluid within a month.'

PS: Typos will be corrected later.

Translation: "ps: Typos will be corrected later."

(End of chapter)