One of the most powerful sects in the world today, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, was gone.
This news struck like a thunderbolt, making Grandmaster and the others feel as if the sky was about to collapse.
Immediately afterward, a chill ran down Grandmaster's and the others' backs. Who on earth had the power to destroy even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?
Grandmaster asked urgently, "Sword Elder, please tell us quickly, what exactly happened?"
Sword Douluo forcefully suppressed the rage in his heart, took several deep breaths, and then slowly said, "It was the Spirit Hall. They deployed ten thousand soul masters, five elders, and the Holy Son Jiang Chen. Several hours ago, they attacked the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. The sect was destroyed, over two thousand disciples died in battle, and only the three of us managed to escape. The two thousand disciples who were out on errands probably won't escape the Spirit Hall's poisonous hands either."
After Sword Douluo finished speaking, Grandmaster, Zhao Wuji and Liu Erlong, who had just rushed back, were shocked beyond words.
Previously, everyone knew that the Spirit Hall had enormous ambitions, but they never expected the Spirit Hall to be so ruthless and cruel as to directly destroy one of the Upper Three Sects, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
"Bibi Dong, are you really this insane? I must have been blind back then," Grandmaster murmured.
The Bibi Dong of today was no longer the innocent, pure, and flawless girl from back then. She had become increasingly unfamiliar and terrifying to Grandmaster.
Sword Douluo got off the bed, his expression grave. "I need to go see Xue Qinghe immediately and warn him that Dugu Bo is already a member of the Spirit Hall. The reason I came to Shrek Academy this time was, first, because I couldn't hold on until I reached the palace, and second, to warn you, Grandmaster. Your Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has already joined the Spirit Hall."
"How is that possible!" Grandmaster's face instantly filled with shock.
He understood his father, Yu Yuanzhen, and the other elders. With their personalities, it was impossible for them to join the Spirit Hall.
Jiang Chen had instructed Yu Tianheng and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan long ago not to tell Yu Xiaogang about their allegiance to the Spirit Hall.
Poor Grandmaster had been kept in the dark for over four years and only now learned the truth.
Liu Erlong also hurriedly shook her head. "Impossible, that's impossible. How could the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan join the Spirit Hall?"
Sword Douluo sighed. He also understood Grandmaster's character, which was why he had dared to come to Shrek Academy this time seeking temporary shelter.
The Golden Iron Triangle's martial soul fusion skill was powerful enough to fight a Title Douluo.
Sword Douluo estimated that the Spirit Hall would not dare to act recklessly inside Heaven Dou City.
"The five Spirit Hall elders who attacked us this time included Yu Yuanzhen, and he was even leading them. He personally admitted that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has joined the Spirit Hall."
Chen Xin's words exploded in Grandmaster's ears like a bolt from the blue, leaving him completely stunned.
"Why join the Spirit Hall? Why become accomplices to evil? Why poison the soul master world?" Grandmaster murmured, momentarily unable to bear this massive blow.
Chen Xin sighed. "I need to notify Xue Qinghe and borrow some healing soul masters. For now, I'll have to trouble you to take care of Fengzhi and Old Bone."
With that, he walked out the door.
His internal injuries were also extremely severe, and he still had Jiang Chen's corpse poison inside him. However, he had temporarily suppressed it for now, so it did not affect his movements.
He still remembered what Dugu Bo had said at the time, that he had approached Xue Qinghe in order to destroy the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and thereby gain the sect's trust.
Therefore, he had to notify Xue Qinghe as quickly as possible and make him guard against Dugu Bo.
This matter was extremely urgent. If even the Emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire fell victim to poison...
Sword Douluo did not dare to continue thinking about it.
...
After Sword Douluo left, Grandmaster was still murmuring in a daze.
"Xiaogang, pull yourself together," Liu Erlong comforted him from the side.
She also found it hard to accept the news that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had joined the Spirit Hall.
"No, I have to go back to the sect and ask for clarification," Grandmaster could no longer remain calm.
Considering Grandmaster's status in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Liu Erlong sighed. "I'll go back with you."
Grandmaster nodded and looked at Zhao Wuji. "I'll leave Sect Master Ning and the two seniors in your and Flender's care."
Zhao Wuji nodded. "Don't worry."
Grandmaster and Liu Erlong quickly departed, heading back to the sect to get answers.
Not long after Grandmaster left, Flender brought back several healing soul masters and once again treated Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong.
...
Jiang Chen did not go to Xiao Ying's side first. Instead, he went to the Holy Hall and told Salas that once the four elders arrived, they should use the secret passage to go to the former Crown Prince's bedroom and lie in wait.
Afterward, Jiang Chen transformed into the appearance of an imperial guard and entered the palace through the main gate.
Thanks to his identity as the number one imperial guard, no one dared to stop him. He went straight to the entrance of the great hall where the morning court was held.
Qian Renxue's sharp eyes immediately spotted Jiang Chen appearing outside the hall.
Her heart stirred, and many thoughts flashed through her mind. What puzzled her was that today was supposed to be the soul-hunting operation, why had Jiang Chen appeared here?
She frowned and said, "I suddenly feel unwell. The memorials will be handled tomorrow. Court is dismissed."
The civil and military officials withdrew. Jiang Chen quickly stepped forward and returned with Qian Renxue to the emperor's bedroom.
After closing the door, Qian Renxue immediately asked, "How did the soul-hunting operation go? Was it successful?"
Jiang Chen shook his head and told Qian Renxue about Ning Fengzhi and the other two's escape.
"You mean they are now inside Shrek Academy?" Qian Renxue's eyes flashed with a sharp glint and a trace of killing intent.
Jiang Chen nodded. "That's right. Shrek Academy's healing soul masters only temporarily saved Ning Fengzhi's life. Flender has gone to find higher-level healing soul masters."
Qian Renxue paced back and forth, analyzing, "Our elders cannot openly take action inside Heaven Dou City. If they are caught, it could lead to a joint crusade by the soul master world and put the Star Luo Empire on guard."
"So, this matter is up to me?" Jiang Chen smiled.
"What's your plan?" Qian Renxue asked.
"Assassination."
Qian Renxue immediately shook her head in denial. "You said that Sword Douluo has already broken through to level ninety-seven. The risk of you assassinating him is too great. There's no need for you to take this risk."
Jiang Chen said, "Don't worry, I'm very confident."
He immediately explained his plan to Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue still shook her head. "Although you're very confident, if it fails, you will suffer a fatal blow."
Jiang Chen shook his head. "The secret that our Spirit Hall possesses hundreds of thousands of soul masters has already been leaked. If we don't kill them now and let Sword Douluo or Bone Douluo notify the Star Luo Empire, our subsequent plans won't go as smoothly."
Qian Renxue's eyes flashed. "So what if they find out in advance? Our army already possesses overwhelming strength. Any resistance they put up will be useless."
Her voice softened. "What I care about more is your safety."
Jiang Chen felt a touch of emotion. In Qian Renxue's heart, she would rather the Spirit Hall suffer greater losses than let him take risks.
Suddenly, an idea came to him. "The four elders are already waiting in the former Eastern Palace. Just as I expected, Sword Douluo is heading toward the palace. Xue'er, handle things as I said. Go and arrange for the four elders to lie in ambush. If a fight breaks out, come and assist me immediately."
He did not dare let the four elders get too close. A Title Douluo's spiritual power was already extremely powerful, and their sense of danger was incredibly sharp.
Especially the current Sword Douluo, who was surely on full alert at all times.
Qian Renxue finally nodded and warned, "Be very careful."
"Don't worry."
Jiang Chen took out the Chen Jiang mask and handed it to Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue removed the Xue Qinghe mask and put on the mask Jiang Chen gave her.
The two then exchanged clothes.
A moment later, Qian Renxue quickly left to arrange the several elders.
She hoped Jiang Chen's plan would succeed smoothly. A battle breaking out would be the worst outcome.
Jiang Chen put on the emperor's clothes, slightly altered his facial features to become Xue Qinghe's appearance, and sat there quietly waiting.
Through the vision of his scouting bird, he saw that Chen Xin had already entered the palace and was walking toward the emperor's bedroom.
In truth, he was very confident.
He would never take risks on something that meant certain death.
Assassination was the most reliable method for him. Otherwise, sending people into Shrek Academy to capture or kill targets carried the risk of exposure.
Although Grandmaster and the others already knew the culprit was the Spirit Hall, they had no evidence. If people were sent over and discovered, the fact that the Spirit Hall was the perpetrator would be brought out into the open.
Therefore, this matter could only be handled by Jiang Chen himself, without leaving any traces.
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