Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul is the Black Dragon, I am the Lord of the Gods

Chapter 292 Soul Hunting Plan
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Bibi Dong's gaze was icy, like two sharp, cold swords, suddenly piercing through the chaotic and noisy air in the square, landing precisely on Ning Fengzhi, whose face was ashen.

She walked step by step to the edge of the platform, looking down at the two of them.

Behind them, the auras of the six titled Douluo—Yue Guan, Gui Mei, She Mao, Ci Tong, Mo Xiong, and Gui Bao—were no longer concealed. Like six volcanoes poised to erupt, they roared up and locked onto Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo Chen Xin.

Further away, although the two guardians, Qianjun and Jiangmo, devoted most of their attention to protecting the Golden Crocodile Ice Sculpture, their seemingly casual glances still carried a heavy, pervasive pressure.

At this moment, the Spirit Hall's top combat power displayed a high degree of unity and an astonishing deterrent effect!

"Sect Master Ning."

Bibi Dong's voice rang out, no longer as cold and authoritative as when she announced the champion, but imbued with a chilling, unquestionable, and even slightly cruel interrogation tone, clearly resounding throughout the entire venue and silencing all whispers.

"You must have heard what Yu Xiaogang and Tang Hao said."

She didn't bother to explain the authenticity of "Xue Qinghe's" identity—after Tang Hao's earth-shattering blow, any explanation would be futile.

"I only have one question for you now."

Bibi Dong narrowed her phoenix eyes, her killing intent spreading like a tangible force, and slammed the papal scepter heavily on the ground.

"You, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School behind you, must give me a clear stance today, here and now!"

"Do you believe the ravings of those homeless dogs and fallen sect members, and become enemies of my Spirit Hall?"

"still……"

She paused slightly, and the six Title Douluos behind her simultaneously stepped forward, their terrifying pressure crashing down on Ning Fengzhi and his companion like a tsunami!

"...Choose to believe in the Spirit Hall, and believe in me?"

This is no longer an inquiry, but an ultimatum!

Ning Fengzhi's face turned deathly pale instantly, and fine beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.

Beside him, Sword Douluo Chen Xin's expression was extremely solemn. The Seven Kill Sword hummed slightly, but he could also feel the terrifying aura locking onto him from all directions, enough to tear him apart instantly!
He might be able to save himself and escape, but there's absolutely no way he could protect Ning Fengzhi!

If Bone Douluo were here, perhaps there would still be a glimmer of hope...

Ning Fengzhi's heart pounded like a drum, his mind racing as he weighed the options.

Believe it or not?

Although Yu Xiaogang seemed to be insane, Tang Hao's appearance and that decisive hammer blow almost confirmed the news!
Crown Prince Xue Qinghe was actually Qian Renxue of the Spirit Hall in disguise? If this is true, it would be an earth-shattering event!

But if you show even the slightest doubt or hostility...

Ning Fengzhi had no doubt that Bibi Dong would immediately order them to remain in front of the Papal Palace forever!

In fact, just as she hinted, the Spirit Hall's sword would be wielded against the unsuspecting Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School in the next moment!
Look at the frozen Golden Crocodile, the six elders eyeing him menacingly, the unfathomable Xuanming and Bibi Dong... The Spirit Hall has the strength, and even more so, the determination!

This is a choice that will jeopardize the very survival of our sect!
Ning Fengzhi took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his turbulent emotions. He knew he had no time to hesitate. He raised his head, forcing out a calm smile that looked more like a grimace.

"Your Holiness is too kind," Ning Fengzhi said, his voice slightly hoarse and trembling, yet he forced himself to speak clearly and firmly.

"Yu Xiaogang is a despicable person with absurd theories. He was expelled from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan long ago. Today, he is acting like a madman, and what he says is nothing but a desperate attempt to cling to life. How can we believe him?"

"Tang Hao, the Haotian Douluo, assassinated the Pope and was an enemy of the Spirit Hall for many years. His words are utterly absurd!"

As he spoke, he bowed slightly to Bibi Dong, his posture extremely humble: "His Highness the Crown Prince is gentle and benevolent, and works diligently to govern the country. He is the future hope of the Tiandou Empire. How can such petty people be allowed to slander him?"

"Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School firmly believes in His Holiness the Pope's leadership and in the Spirit Hall's justice and righteousness. We wish to maintain eternal friendship with the Spirit Hall and jointly safeguard peace on the continent!"

His words were grand and righteous, but they also dragged Yu Xiaogang and Tang Hao into the mud and expressed his absolute support for "Xue Qinghe" and the Spirit Hall.

However, everyone present could hear the insincerity in his words and the extreme fear he was suppressing.

But that's enough.

Compared to Bibi Dong, she didn't need Ning Fengzhi to genuinely believe her; she only needed a public and clear stance, an excuse that would prevent the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School from launching an attack and allow her to stabilize the situation!

Bibi Dong looked at Ning Fengzhi, who was bowing respectfully, and a cold, unsmiling smile appeared on her lips.

"very good."

The six titled Douluo behind her slowly withdrew their imposing aura, but their gazes remained fixed on the two of them, conveying a strong warning.

"Sect Leader Ning is a wise man. I hope you will always remember what I said today."

"In that case, please ask Sect Master Ning and Sword Douluo to stay in Spirit City for a few days. With so many rumors circulating outside, staying in Spirit City is the safest option."

Ning Fengzhi's body stiffened slightly, and he finally bowed his head with difficulty: "...I will obey His Holiness the Pope's arrangements."

He knew that this was the best possible outcome for the time being.

……

The farce seemed to have come to an end, but an eerie and chilling atmosphere permeated the entire Wuhun City.

All Soul Masters who were in the city at the time of the incident, regardless of their affiliation, were placed under house arrest.

The city gates are tightly shut, and the city is guarded by a titled official—until the Spirit Hall agrees on the final course of action, entry into this city is permitted, but exit is not.

Papal Palace, meeting hall.

The atmosphere was so heavy it was almost palpable.

Before the enormous round table, all the titled Douluo from the Elder Hall gathered.

"Speak." Bibi Dong's voice was icy, uttering no nonsense. Her gaze swept over everyone, finally settling on Serpent Spear and Porcupine Douluo. These two were Golden Crocodile's confidants and must know the inside story.

The Serpent Spear and the Porcupine felt the chilling killing intent, their bodies trembled, they exchanged a glance, and finally gritted their teeth and dared not hide anything.

Serpent Spear Douluo spoke with difficulty: "Your Holiness the Pope... Elder Golden Crocodile originally planned to take advantage of the competition to bring you down, and then, with thunderous force, join forces with the Angel Legion and some of the Elder Hall's forces to launch a surprise attack on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon School, to carry out the Soul Hunting Plan, and eliminate these two major threats among the three upper sects in one fell swoop, clearing the way for the Spirit Hall to unify the continent in the future."

Despite having anticipated it, Yue Guan, Gui Mei, and the others still gasped in shock upon hearing it with their own ears.

Taking action against two major sects simultaneously without complete intelligence is too risky. The slightest carelessness could put the Spirit Hall at a disadvantage. How could Jin E be so reckless?
Demon Bear Douluo couldn't help but say in a deep voice, "Your Holiness, now that the Second Elder has been frozen in ice, the plan has been leaked. Should we postpone it...?"

"Postpone?" Bibi Dong interrupted him, suddenly stood up, and scanned the entire room.

"Now that the core of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is under house arrest in the city, the sect is leaderless! With the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect Master Yu Yuanzhen executed, the sect is in chaos! This is a golden opportunity!"

"The Soul Hunting Plan should not only not be postponed, but should be implemented immediately!"

Everyone was astonished!

With the turmoil in Wuhun City still ongoing and the Golden Crocodile frozen in ice, why is such a large-scale operation being launched immediately?
Bibi Dong gave them no time to question, turning her gaze to the Serpent Spear-Piglet: "Where is the Angel Legion now? Who is commanding them?"

Serpent Spear Douluo hesitated for a moment before replying, "The Angel Legion has been transferred out of Spirit City by Golden Crocodile in advance and secretly stationed at a border outpost. The plan is for... Young Master Qian Renxue to directly command them."

When Qian Renxue was mentioned, his tone was complicated, after all, the identity of "Xue Qinghe" had just been revealed.

“Very good.” Bibi Dong’s eyes turned slightly cold.

"Issue the order: Operation Soul Hunting is to commence immediately!"

"Target: Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus School!"

"Wait!" Ghost Leopard Douluo said urgently.

"Your Holiness, although Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo are here at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Bone Douluo Gu Rong is still in the sect, with a large number of disciples and fortifications. Although the Angel Legion is strong, it will be difficult for them to break through in a short time..."

"Who said we should launch a direct attack on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?" Bibi Dong scoffed, turned around, and looked through the wall at the place where Ning Fengzhi was being held captive.

"Give the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School a chance to live."

"Send a message to Ning Fengzhi: if he wants to ensure the continuation of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's lineage, and if he and Sword Douluo want to leave Spirit City alive, he must find a way to contact Gu Rong and persuade the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to give up resistance and cooperate with the Angel Legion to attack the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!"

"What?!" The entire room gasped in shock!
Sending the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to attack the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon School?!

This is tantamount to driving a tiger to devour a wolf, and it will also force the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to cut itself off from the soul master world of the continent, and forever bind it to the Spirit Hall's war chariot!
This is not only about destroying the sect, but also about completely destroying the reputation and escape route of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, forcing them to wholeheartedly serve the Spirit Hall!

Bibi Dong continued in an icy voice: "Tell them that this is the only option. Either their sect is destroyed and their lineage is severed, or they redeem themselves through meritorious service and will still have a place under the Spirit Hall in the future."

"If you dare to outwardly comply but inwardly defy me..." Bibi Dong's eyes flashed with murderous intent, "I wouldn't mind wiping the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School from its name forever!"

……

Meanwhile, a somewhat exhausted Xuanming lay deep within the Papal Palace.

There were no guards, and apart from Gu Yuena who was with him and Bibi Dong who brought him here, no one even knew that Xuanming was here, because the Vast Ocean Universe Cover was so powerful that even Qian Daoliu could not find him.

"Things have ultimately taken a turn that I can't understand at all," Xuanming said helplessly.

Originally, he was supposed to fight Jin E, pretend to be defeated, and then take the opportunity to reveal Xue Qinghe's identity, tie the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to the warship, and then Qian Daoliu would make a move, the two sides would confront each other, and then he would leave Wuhun City.

As a result, everything that was supposed to happen happened, but many things that he should have done were done by others first.

"Isn't this good too?" Gu Yuena said softly.

"The current situation is the best possible outcome."

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had no other choice, and Xuanming's friends were also under the strong pressure of the Spirit Hall with no other way out, which would save them a lot of trouble in the future.

As for Qian Renxue, she could tell that the girl didn't harbor much hatred towards Xuanming.

When Yu Yuan shook his hand, she wanted to stop him, but was stopped by Jin E.

Then the Golden Crocodile made a move, and she was suppressed by the Thousand-Pound Demon Subduing Technique.

Throughout the entire incident, Xuanming was acting entirely in self-defense, and was even forced to retaliate.

The Golden Crocodile is only crippled, not dead, which is already thanks to Qian Renxue.

Otherwise, Qian Renxue would have seen how Yu Yuanzhen died.

However, the old crocodile is already very old and has been crippled. Even if the Spirit Hall throws more and more rare treasures at him, he won't live much longer.

“But war is clearly about to break out ahead of schedule,” Xuanming murmured.

War means burning, killing, and looting. Whether it's Star Luo destroying Heaven Dou, Heaven Dou destroying Star Luo, or the Spirit Hall sweeping away the two great empires, this process is unavoidable.

A group of people trekked through mountains and rivers, crossed continents, endured wind and rain, and risked their lives, not to become close to their enemies.

The purpose of war has always been plunder, not charity.

“War is an unstoppable tide that neither you nor I can stop,” Gu Yuena said softly.

"The survival and destruction of soul beasts, and the domination and conflict of humans, are essentially the survival of the fittest, which cannot be avoided. We can only take it one step at a time."

“I’m not feeling sentimental, nor am I particularly concerned about the life or death of unrelated people, it’s just…” Xuanming paused.

"I don't want to lose this peace and tranquility."

(End of this chapter)