Simultaneous Transmigration: From Douluo Continent to the Pinnacle

Outside the mist-shrouded gates of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, a fierce wind whipped up clouds of dust, and the glazed palaces gleamed coldly under the gloomy sky. Two groups of figures faced each other from afar. One group consisted of elite disciples and elders of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, their robes fluttering with the shimmering glaze, their ranks impeccably orderly. The other group was the vast army of the Spirit Hall, their black cloaks embroidered with golden six-winged angel badges that fluttered in the wind, exuding a menacing aura.

Lin Yao stood on the white jade platform in front of the sect, his posture as upright as a pine tree, his black martial attire outlining his smooth figure. In his right hand, he gripped a longsword with a ghostly blue sheen, its tip pointing diagonally at the ground, the tassel swaying gently in the wind. His gaze swept over the white-haired elder opposite him, Qian Daoliu, the Grand Elder of the Spirit Hall. The holy aura surrounding him was almost tangible, and the faint phantom of an angel could be seen behind him. A faint, indifferent smile curved Lin Yao's lips as he spoke loudly, "Qian Daoliu, a standoff between us today is pointless. Let's make a deal—I will return the key to the Angel God's inheritance, and you will take the Spirit Hall and leave. From now on, we'll leave each other alone."

Qian Daoliu slightly raised his eyelids, a hint of mockery flashing in his deep eyes, his silver-white beard fluttering in the wind: "Lin Yao, do you think you can make me back down with this little bit of leverage? How can others have a say in the inheritance of the Angel God? That kind of treasure should belong to my Spirit Hall, to Ren Xue." His voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable majesty, as if the heavens and earth trembled.

Lin Yao's smile faded, his eyes suddenly sharpening like knives. He slowly turned around, his gaze landing on the resolute-faced old man in the Spirit Hall's formation, clad in earthen-yellow armor—it was none other than Golden Crocodile Douluo. Golden Crocodile Douluo sensed his gaze, his eyes flashing with ferocity, his Spirit True Body showing signs of awakening, and an immense pressure spreading out, causing the surrounding air to stagnate.

"Since the deal falls through, then we'll have to settle this with force." Before Lin Yao finished speaking, his figure darted out like a ghost, his dark silhouette leaving a trail of afterimages in mid-air. The moment his longsword was drawn, a dazzling blue light tore through the sky, aiming straight for Golden Crocodile Douluo's heart. Caught off guard, Golden Crocodile Douluo hastily channeled his soul power to defend himself, his earthen-yellow soul power shield instantly forming, only to be easily pierced by the blue light.

"Pfft—" The longsword pierced precisely into the heart of Golden Crocodile Douluo, blood gushing out and staining his chest armor crimson. Golden Crocodile Douluo's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief. His massive body swayed, then collapsed heavily to the ground, his breath fading instantly. The surrounding Spirit Hall disciples gasped in shock, even Qian Daoliu's pupils contracted sharply, his composure vanishing completely.

Lin Yao slowly drew his longsword, blood dripping from its tip and creating small, dark craters in the ground. He looked up at Qian Daoliu, his eyes icy and piercing: "This is the consequence of being an enemy of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

Qian Daoliu stared intently at the "corpse" of Golden Crocodile Douluo on the ground, his brows furrowed and his eyes filled with doubt. Having lived for countless years, he possessed keen insight and vaguely sensed something amiss. As a Title Douluo, Golden Crocodile Douluo, even without preparation, could not have been killed so easily. However, the gushing blood and the extinguished breath were undeniable, making it difficult for him to determine the truth.

Beside him stood Qian Renxue, dressed in a long white gown, her face exquisitely beautiful, the phantom of a six-winged angel behind her shimmering with holy light. Her delicate brows furrowed slightly, her gaze towards Lin Yao carrying a hint of apprehension and confusion. She Long and the Demon-Slaying Douluo, on the other hand, wore solemn expressions, gripping their weapons tightly, ready to strike at any moment.

After a moment of silence, Qian Daoliu slowly spoke, his voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible gloom: "Lin Yao, you're quite cunning." He gave Lin Yao a deep look, his gaze seemingly trying to see through him. "I'll remember what happened today." With that, he turned to Qian Renxue, She Long, and the Demon-Slaying Douluo who had just awakened, and said in a deep voice, "Let's go."

The Demon-Slaying Douluo clutched his chest wound, glaring venomously at Lin Yao before reluctantly following Qian Daoliu. Before leaving, Qian Renxue glanced back in the direction of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, her expression complex and unreadable. The group turned and departed, their black figures gradually disappearing into the distant horizon. Qian Daoliu's fleeting glance before they left made it clear to Lin Yao that the old fox had already sensed something amiss.

Only after the Spirit Hall members had completely disappeared did Lin Yao breathe a sigh of relief, his tense body relaxing slightly. He turned and quickly returned to the main hall of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. The hall was brightly lit, and the glazed lamps emitted a soft glow. He walked to a secluded chamber in a side hall, where the Golden Crocodile Douluo lay quietly on the stone bed, his face pale, and the wound on his chest had stopped bleeding.

Lin Yao took out a translucent white pill and gently placed it into the mouth of the Golden Crocodile Douluo. Then, he gathered gentle soul power at his fingertips and slowly injected it into the Golden Crocodile Douluo's body. A moment later, the Golden Crocodile Douluo's eyelashes trembled slightly, and he slowly opened his eyes, still carrying a trace of confusion as if he had just awakened from "death".

"Young friend Lin Yao, this old man..." Golden Crocodile Douluo's voice was hoarse as he struggled to sit up.

Lin Yao reached out and pressed his hand down, shaking his head: "Senior Jin'e, there's no need for such formalities. I'm sorry you suffered this time. That 'killing' just now was merely me using the 'Undying Calamity' secret technique to make you appear dead."

Golden Crocodile Douluo nodded knowingly, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes: "Good lad, this 'Undying Tribulation' is indeed wondrous; even that old ghost Qian Daoliu couldn't see through it." He paused, his expression becoming serious, "You've gone to such lengths, surely it's not just to intimidate the Spirit Hall?"

"Senior, you are wise." Lin Yao said solemnly, "During this confrontation, I sensed that the Spirit Hall's actions seemed premeditated, and there are likely spies from other forces hidden within the sect. If these hidden dangers are not eliminated, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will surely be in danger in the future."

Upon hearing this, Golden Crocodile Douluo frowned, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes: "Is that so? No wonder I always felt something was off about this operation."

"That's exactly right," Lin Yao said in a deep voice. "I had you fake your death so that you could secretly investigate the clues related to the 'Four-Winged Fallen One.' This person has a mysterious background and seems to be connected with many forces. If we can find out his background, we might be able to follow the clues and expose the spies within the sect."

Golden Crocodile Douluo pondered for a moment, then nodded solemnly: "This matter concerns the safety of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the entire Douluo Continent. I have an inescapable duty to act. Rest assured, I will investigate secretly and get to the bottom of this." With that, he took out an ancient token from his robes. The token was engraved with a ferocious crocodile pattern and emitted a faint fluctuation of soul power. "This is my token. If you ever need anything in the future, you can use this token to summon me. Whatever the matter, I will do my utmost to help."

Lin Yao accepted the token, which was icy cold to the touch, and solemnly put it away: "Thank you, senior. Please be careful on your journey, senior. The Spirit Hall and that mysterious force are definitely not benevolent."

Golden Crocodile Douluo nodded, struggled to his feet, his soul power surged around him, he concealed his aura, and quietly left the secret room like a ghost, disappearing into the night.

Meanwhile, a thousand miles away in the Heavenly Dou Empire's imperial palace, a completely different scene was unfolding. Deep within the palace's inner chambers, the air was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood, yet it couldn't mask the faint scent of medicine and a hint of poison. Emperor Xue Ye lay on his dragon bed, his face ashen, his breathing weak. His once majestic face was now bloodless, and a strange black aura enveloped his body.

Tang San stood beside the dragon bed, his brows furrowed, his Purple Demon Eye activated to its fullest extent as he carefully observed Emperor Xue Ye's condition. He could clearly sense that an extremely insidious soul power resided within Emperor Xue Ye's body. This toxin was extremely domineering, not only eroding Emperor Xue Ye's internal organs but also constantly devouring his life force, and ordinary medicines were simply unable to neutralize it.

"The poison His Majesty has been afflicted with is extremely peculiar, not an ordinary poison, but a rare poison meticulously crafted by a Poison Soul Master," Tang San said in a deep voice, his tone tinged with solemnity. "To cure it, we must rely on the power of a Poison Soul Master, using poison to fight poison, only then can we resolve the problem."

Upon hearing this, Crown Prince Xue Beng, who was standing to the side, had a glint in his eyes, followed by an anxious look: "Brother Tang, where can we find a top-notch Poison Soul Master now? Father's safety is of utmost urgency!" He swayed slightly, his tone urgent, as if he were truly worried about the safety of Emperor Xue Ye.

After a moment's thought, Tang San said, "Senior Dugu Bo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is the top poison soul master in the Douluo Continent today. His understanding of poisons is unmatched. Perhaps only he can cure His Majesty's poison."

A fleeting, almost imperceptible glint of calculation flashed in Xue Beng's eyes, and he immediately said, "Then there's no time to lose! Quickly send someone to invite Senior Dugu Bo! As long as Father Emperor can be saved, we'll spare no expense!"

Not long after, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School received a request for assistance from the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace. Upon learning that Emperor Xue Ye had been poisoned, Ning Fengzhi dared not delay and immediately led two Title Douluos, Dugu Bo and Gu Rong, to the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace at top speed.

Prior to this, the avalanche had already caused a huge uproar in the imperial palace. Dressed in the crown prince's robes, he stood in the center of the hall, his face grave, his voice filled with grief and indignation: "Ministers, today I must reveal a shocking secret—the former crown prince, Xue Qinghe, is not the real Prince Xue Qinghe, but Qian Renxue of the Spirit Hall in disguise! She has been lurking by my father's side for many years, her aim being to murder the royal family and seize control of the Heaven Dou Empire. Now, she has even cruelly poisoned him, attempting to assassinate the emperor and usurp the throne!"

These words caused an uproar in the hall. The ministers looked at each other, their faces filled with shock and disbelief. "What? How is this possible?" "Crown Prince Xue Qinghe is actually someone from the Spirit Hall in disguise?" "No wonder His Highness's behavior has been so different in recent years!" Discussions rose and fell, and the hall descended into chaos.

Xue Beng's sharp gaze swept over the assembled ministers, and he said in a deep voice, "This matter is absolutely true! I have found conclusive evidence. If any of you have any doubts, you may come with me to verify it." He was prepared, and immediately produced some so-called "evidence." Although it was not irrefutable, under his deliberate guidance and with the support of some nobles he had already won over, most of the ministers gradually believed his statement.

When the people outside the palace learned of this, they all cried out for justice for "True Xue Qinghe". In their hearts, the former Crown Prince Xue Qinghe was gentle and refined, loved the people like his own children, and was a rare wise and virtuous prince. How could he be a villain who plotted to murder the monarch? However, the people's cries could not shake the situation in the court. Xue Beng had already taken control of the situation, and those voices for justice for True Xue Qinghe were quickly suppressed.

Just then, Ning Fengzhi arrived at the palace with Dugu Bo and Gu Rong. As the three entered the main hall, they immediately sensed the heavy atmosphere. The gazes of the ministers fell upon them, filled with scrutiny and suspicion. After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was a powerful force, and with Emperor Xue Ye poisoned, the former crown prince's identity exposed, and the court in turmoil, it was inevitable that people would have doubts about the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's intentions.

Ning Fengzhi remained calm and bowed slightly to Xue Beng: "Your Highness, we have been summoned. May we ask how His Majesty's condition is?"

Xue Beng rushed forward, his face showing urgency: "Sect Leader Ning, Senior Dugu, Senior Gu Rong, you've finally arrived! My father is severely poisoned and in critical condition. Please, Senior Dugu, save him immediately!"

Dugu Bo, his expression indifferent, walked directly to the side of the dragon bed and carefully examined Emperor Xue Ye's condition. He extended his finger and gently placed it on Emperor Xue Ye's pulse, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper. After a moment, he withdrew his hand and said in a deep voice, "The poison Your Majesty has been afflicted with is called 'Heart-Eating Gu,' an extremely insidious poison that has already invaded the five internal organs. To completely remove it is as difficult as ascending to heaven. With my abilities, I can at most neutralize seventy percent of the poison; the remaining poison is beyond my power to remove."

Upon hearing this, all the ministers wore expressions of despair. "What? Only seventy percent can be resolved? Then Your Majesty is..." an old minister said in a trembling voice, his eyes filled with worry.

Ning Fengzhi frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Your Highness, esteemed ministers, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School possesses a secret technique called the 'Life-Extending Curse,' which can forcibly awaken Your Majesty's life force with the help of external forces and preserve Your Majesty's life. However, this secret technique comes at a great cost; after its use, Your Majesty's lifespan will be significantly reduced."

A flicker of hesitation crossed Xue Beng's eyes, but he immediately spoke firmly, "Sect Leader Ning, as long as Father's life can be saved, any price is worth paying! Please, Sect Leader Ning, quickly unleash the secret technique!" His tone was resolute and brooked no argument. At the same time, he bowed deeply to Ning Fengzhi, "If this succeeds, this Crown Prince and the Heavenly Dou Empire will be eternally grateful!"

Seeing this, the ministers echoed, "Your Highness the Crown Prince is wise! We beg Emperor Ning to come to the rescue!"

Ning Fengzhi nodded without further hesitation. He took out a jade pendant of amber color, chanted incantations, and his soul power surged, enveloping the entire bedchamber in amber light. He formed a hand seal and gently pressed the jade pendant between Emperor Xueye's eyebrows. The jade pendant instantly burst forth with dazzling light, and a gentle yet powerful force slowly flowed into Emperor Xueye's body.

As the secret technique was performed, the bluish-black color on Emperor Xueye's face gradually faded, and his breathing became more steady. After about half an hour, Ning Fengzhi put away the jade pendant, his face slightly pale, clearly indicating that the use of this secret technique had taken a toll. He slowly said, "Alright, His Majesty has awakened, but there are still 30% of the toxins remaining in his body. These toxins will continue to erode his life force, and his lifespan is probably only five to seven years left."

As soon as he finished speaking, Emperor Xueye on the dragon bed slowly opened his eyes. His gaze was cloudy, carrying a hint of confusion from just waking up. After a moment, he gradually regained some of his senses. He looked at the people around him, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. When he learned that although he had survived, he only had five to seven years to live, his gaze fell on Ning Fengzhi, filled with both gratitude and resentment. He was grateful that Ning Fengzhi had saved his life, but resentful that Ning Fengzhi, who clearly had a way to save his life, had made him pay such a heavy price.

Ning Fengzhi naturally sensed Emperor Xueye's emotions, but offered no further explanation. He knew that any explanation would be superfluous at this moment, and that it was only natural for Emperor Xueye to feel dissatisfied.

Emperor Xueye slowly sat up, leaning against the headboard with Xue Beng's help. He took a deep breath and asked in a hoarse voice, "Xue Beng, what exactly happened? Why was I poisoned? Where is Xue Qinghe?"

Xue Beng quickly stepped forward and told Emperor Xue Ye the whole story, especially emphasizing how Qian Renxue disguised herself as Xue Qinghe to plot against the royal family and poison the emperor. At the same time, he also told Emperor Xue Ye the full picture of the Soul Hunting Plan—the Spirit Hall intended to hunt down all Soul Masters, unify the Douluo Continent, and establish a dictatorial rule.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Xueye flew into a rage, slammed his hand on the headboard, and roared, "Spirit Hall! Qian Renxue! How dare you! You dare to insult my Heavenly Dou Empire and plot to kill me!" He trembled with anger, his face flushed red, and the toxins in his body seemed to be aggravated, causing him to cough uncontrollably.

Xue Beng quickly stepped forward and gently patted Emperor Xue Ye's back, his tone laced with provocation: "Father, please calm your anger. Taking care of your health is of utmost importance. The Spirit Hall is so rampant; the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's confrontation with them this time must have taught them a lesson. However, I wonder what the outcome was of Sect Master Ning's battle with the Spirit Hall? Have those Spirit Hall elders been eliminated?"

Emperor Xueye's gaze immediately fell on Ning Fengzhi, carrying a hint of expectation and majesty.

Ning Fengzhi calmly replied, "Your Majesty, although our sect held the upper hand in this confrontation with the Spirit Hall, the Spirit Hall possessed formidable strength, especially Qian Daoliu, whose power was unfathomable. In the end, we only managed to kill Golden Crocodile Douluo, while Qian Daoliu, Demon Subduing Douluo, and others took the opportunity to escape."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Xueye's anger intensified, his eyes filled with dissatisfaction: "What? Only one Golden Crocodile Douluo was killed? Qian Daoliu and Demon Subduing Douluo actually let them escape? Sect Master Ning, do you know that they are the mortal enemies of my Heaven Dou Empire and the Spirit Hall? Letting a tiger return to the mountain will bring endless trouble!" His tone was reproachful, clearly extremely dissatisfied with the result.

Ning Fengzhi sighed inwardly, knowing that Emperor Xueye was currently furious, and further words would be pointless. He cupped his hands slightly and said, "Your Majesty, please calm your anger. Qian Daoliu's strength is too great. Although our sect has several Title Douluos, it would be extremely difficult to capture him. It was already quite an achievement to kill Golden Crocodile Douluo this time. Your Majesty has just awakened and is still weak. It would be best for you to rest and recuperate first. We came here today mainly to treat Your Majesty. Now that Your Majesty has awakened, we should take our leave."

Emperor Xueye snorted coldly and did not try to stop him.

Ning Fengzhi, along with Dugu Bo and Gu Rong, turned and left the palace. As they exited the palace gates, Gu Rong couldn't help but say, "Sect Master, the attitudes of Emperor Xue Ye and Crown Prince Xue Beng seem a bit off."

A glint of wisdom flashed in Ning Fengzhi's eyes: "This matter is not simple. Crown Prince Xue Beng seems eager to save his father, but in reality, he is scheming at every turn. Emperor Xue Ye already harbors resentment towards us, and with Xue Beng stirring things up from the sidelines, the relationship between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Heaven Dou Empire will likely become quite delicate in the future."

Meanwhile, inside the imperial palace, Xue Beng, seeing Ning Fengzhi and the others leave, immediately revealed a smug smile. He leaned close to Emperor Xue Ye and whispered, "Father, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is growing stronger by the day, and now they've let Qian Daoliu and the others go. They clearly have their own plans. If we don't keep them in check, they might become too powerful to control in the future, which would be detrimental to our Heavenly Dou Empire."

A thoughtful look flashed across Emperor Xueye's eyes, and he nodded: "You're right. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is indeed becoming increasingly difficult to control. So, what's your plan?"

A glint of light flashed in Xue Beng's eyes as he slowly said, "Father, the situation on the Douluo Continent is currently turbulent, and the Spirit Hall is powerful. We must find reliable allies to enhance our own strength. The Clear Sky Sect is one of the three upper sects, possessing formidable power, but it has always remained hidden from the world. Tang San is the son of Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao, possessing twin martial souls, extraordinary talent, and mastery of incredibly powerful hidden weapons. We can win over Tang San, bestow upon him a noble title, and facilitate his recognition of the Clear Sky Sect. In this way, we can both enhance the Empire's military strength by utilizing Tang San's hidden weapons and win over the Clear Sky Sect, using their power to counterbalance the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. This is a win-win situation. What do you think, Father?"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Xueye's eyes flashed with admiration. He pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded: "This plan is excellent! Xue Beng, this matter will be entrusted to you. You must win over Tang San and make the Clear Sky Sect serve our Heaven Dou Empire. As long as we can counterbalance the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and fight against the Spirit Hall, any price will be worth it!"

Xue Beng was overjoyed and immediately knelt down, saying, "Your subject obeys! I will certainly not disappoint Father's expectations!" He knew that as long as he could successfully win over Tang San and the Haotian Sect, his position in the Heaven Dou Empire would be more secure, and he would be one step closer to his goal of controlling the entire Heaven Dou Empire.