Reincarnated as the Death Spider Queen, sacrificing Bibi Dong at the start

"Even if this balance is just a fabricated bubble I created, as long as Xue Ye and Ning Fengzhi believe it, as long as they think the Heavenly Dou Empire still has a way out and Seagod Island as its backer..."

"Therefore, this all-out war, which could cause immense suffering and death, will not break out so easily."

After listening to Nan Feng's grand statement, which could be described as "using the world as a chessboard," Tang Yuehua remained silent for a long time.

She sat silently at the other end of the soft couch, watching the "little girl" before her, who swung her short legs while deciding the fate of billions of lives on the continent with the most nonchalant tone. A deep sense of powerlessness and absurdity enveloped her completely.

After a long silence, Tang Yuehua swallowed hard, raised her eyes—which were filled with an extremely complex mix of emotions—and softly asked in return:

"Since these are all top secrets capable of overturning the continent... why are you telling me these things?"

"Because I'm bored."

Without the slightest hesitation, Nan Feng spread out her fair and delicate hands with utter candor, giving a reason that made one want to vomit blood.

"Moreover, there are very few people in this world with whom I can speak my true feelings without restraint."

"Or rather, the only person I can confide in who is absolutely safe and without any worries about any trouble is you, Tang Yuehua."

Tang Yuehua was slightly taken aback: "Just me?"

"if not?"

Nan Feng shifted into a more comfortable position, resting his hands behind his head, and slowly analyzed, "First of all, you are a mentally mature adult with your own firm set of judgment standards. You are not that fragile, nor are you so easily brainwashed into a madman by my few unconventional and shocking words."

"Secondly, and most importantly—you are safe enough."

"Behind you stands the Haotian Sect, clinging to life. This is your greatest weakness, and also a dog leash that I hold tightly in my hand!"

"So even if you were here today and heard these top-secret schemes that could turn the two great empires and the Spirit Hall upside down, you could only chew them up and keep them to yourself!"

"Even if you're so angry you're about to vomit blood, for the sake of your elder brother Tang Xiao, and for the lives of your entire Haotian Sect, you absolutely wouldn't dare utter a single word to the outside world!"

Hearing this cruel truth, Tang Yuehua bit her lower lip hard, her face pale, and a deep sense of humiliation and helplessness appeared in her originally noble and elegant eyes.

Seeing Tang Yuehua's appearance, Nan Feng not only didn't restrain himself, but instead laughed out loud with pleasure.

"Yes, that's the look in your eyes."

Nan Feng leaned closer, "Looking at you, knowing full well the biggest secret, hating my schemes with a passion, yet powerless to do anything about it, forced to swallow all your grievances like a doormat..."

"I must admit that my somewhat perverse heart sometimes experiences an indescribable pleasure and relaxation."

"To be frank, I wear a mask every day, scheming and calculating, which is very tiring for my mind. I need someone to confide in, or rather, an emotional dumping ground."

"This person doesn't need to be particularly smart, doesn't need to offer me any nonsensical strategic advice, and certainly doesn't need to fawn over me. She just needs to sit quietly and listen to me tell her all those shady schemes and plots."

Nan Feng looked at Tang Yuehua and said, "There's no clingy emotional entanglement between us. Our relationship is simple enough, and we're even somewhat cold and hostile in our stances. I don't have any responsibility towards you, and you wouldn't dare to have any improper thoughts about me."

"So, Lady Yue, in this vast Heavenly Dou City..."

Nan Feng grinned, his delicately sculpted face radiating a roguish honesty:

"You are the perfect person to confide in."

Chapter 159: We've already given face; there won't be a next time.

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A few more days passed.

Just as Nan Feng had predicted, after the old fox Emperor Xue Ye had completely secured control of the Heavenly Dou royal family and tested the bottom line of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, he once again invited Nan Feng to the Imperial Study in the palace with great ceremony.

As expected, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo Chen Xin were already waiting there.

Upon seeing Nan Feng enter, Emperor Xue Ye greeted him with a beaming smile, his attitude even more respectful and warm than last time.

"Your Majesty, what happened a few days ago was due to my negligence."

Emperor Xueye, without the slightest air of royalty, began his "peacemaker" act with utmost sincerity, even taking the initiative to exonerate Ning Fengzhi:

"Last time was short and I was confused, so I failed to explain to Sect Leader Ning the specific guarantees and sincerity that Your Majesty had given regarding the safety of the shipping routes. This led to Sect Leader Ning misunderstanding the safety of maritime transport without knowing the details, and thus offending Your Majesty."

As he spoke, Emperor Xueye turned to look at Ning Fengzhi and sighed, "Sect Leader Ning is only thinking about the foundation of the sect and the merchant guild, which is why he seems a bit petty. I hope Your Majesty will be magnanimous and not stoop to the level of us mere mortals."

Ning Fengzhi stood aside, cooperating with Emperor Xueye's performance, and bowed slightly in apology.

His expression was perfectly composed, showing neither gratitude for Emperor Xueye's hypocritical "taking the blame" nor any resentment or dissatisfaction at being schemed against.

Ning Fengzhi was well aware that at this critical juncture, if he were to undermine the Heaven Dou royal family and express his dissatisfaction in front of the Seagod Island envoy, it would not only bring no real benefit to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, but would also make this Demon God Douluo look down on them, thinking that the Heaven Dou Empire was riddled with internal strife and was not up to any great use.

Even if you've cursed the other party's ancestors to the eighteenth generation in your heart, you still have to maintain the political decorum of "harmony between ruler and subject" on the surface.

However, Nan Feng showed absolutely no interest in Xue Ye and Ning Fengzhi's politically sophisticated "mutual stepping-out" tactics.

"okay."

Nan Feng completely ignored the conversation that Emperor Xue Ye had offered. He didn't even bother to sit down in the guest seat, but simply crossed his arms and coldly interrupted this hypocritical group banter:

“I’m not here today to hear your touching stories of mutual self-criticism and understanding. I have absolutely no interest in your boring nonsense.”

Nan Feng's heterochromatic eyes flashed with an extremely impatient cold light, piercing directly at Emperor Xue Ye and Ning Fengzhi:

"I want a clear answer, a final result."

"Does your Heavenly Dou Empire and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School intend to participate in this cooperation with Purple Pearl Island with real money?"

"If you are still hesitating, still testing each other out of petty internal interests and defensiveness, and unwilling to spend money readily... then it's very simple."

"I'm heading straight for the Star Luo Empire. I believe the Star Luo royal family will be far more interested than you in such a tremendous opportunity as opening up maritime trade routes, monopolizing wealth, and even using this as a pretext to suppress your Heavenly Dou Empire!"

"Let's get this straight: Poseidon Island just needs a partner. Whether that partner is the Heaven Dou Empire or the Star Luo Empire makes no difference to us."

"Furthermore, the Star Luo Empire would never be as indecisive and wishy-washy as you!"

Upon hearing the words "Star Luo Empire," both Emperor Xue Ye and Ning Fengzhi's expressions changed simultaneously.

If Poseidon Island truly abandons Tiandou and reaches a cooperation agreement with the Star Luo Empire, which already has a stronger national power.

Not only would the Heavenly Dou Empire be completely marginalized in future maritime trade, but the Star Luo Empire would also use the financial resources and deterrent power of Seagod Island to further disrupt the balance between the two empires!

This is a disaster that the Snow Night Emperor absolutely cannot bear!

"Yes! The Heavenly Dou Empire is naturally willing to give its full support!"

Emperor Xueye could no longer care about imperial dignity or the struggle of pushing himself to the limit. He immediately and decisively stated his position: "I have already reached an agreement with Sect Master Ning. The first batch of five million gold soul coins for construction, as well as the top-notch port construction craftsmen and materials needed for defensive fortifications, will all be assembled within a month at the latest and will accompany Your Majesty to Purple Pearl Island!"

Seeing the Emperor Xueye's anxious and impatient appearance, a hint of mockery flashed in Nanfeng's eyes.

"Since you're willing to cooperate, then put away your disgusting imperial tactics and probing."

Nan Feng took short strides and walked up to Emperor Xue Ye. Although there was a huge difference in height, his aura was like that of a god looking down on mortals, making Emperor Xue Ye feel a little suffocated.

"Snowy night, don't mistake me for a fool who only knows how to cultivate and doesn't understand human relationships."

"Do you really think I couldn't see through your shady little schemes, the 'discord between the general and the minister' drama that unfolded in the Imperial Study a few days ago?"

Emperor Xueye's heart trembled violently, and an undisguised look of guilt and horror immediately appeared on his old face.

He had assumed that a powerful figure like Demon God Douluo, who had lived in seclusion overseas for a long time and possessed extraordinary strength, would not be an expert in the intricate and complex political maneuvering of the inland royal family, despite his terrifying martial prowess.

That's why he dared to take advantage of the information gap and play a "check and balance" game right under Nan Feng's nose.

But unexpectedly... this Demon God Douluo not only saw through everything, but saw it more clearly than anyone else!

"If it weren't for the fact that your Heavenly Dou Royal Family was somewhat sensible enough to return the Vast Ocean Universe Cover to Seagod Island without hesitation..."

Nan Feng's tone was slightly cold, "Do you think that just because you dared to use me as a pawn to put pressure on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the farce a few days ago was simply a matter of Ning Fengzhi losing face?"

"..."

"I've already given you face once."

Nan Feng withdrew his suffocating killing intent, turned around, and strode out of the Imperial Study.

There will be no next time.

"The construction of Purple Pearl Island is urgent. I don't have time to play house with you here. If I don't see those five million gold soul coins and the supply fleet assembled at the port of Hanhai City in a month..."

"This collaboration ends here!"

……

A month has passed in the blink of an eye.

Hanhai City, the most prosperous and largest coastal city in the Tiandou Empire, appeared unusually solemn and busy at this moment.

After Nan Feng issued his ultimatum, the old fox Emperor Xue Ye dared not delay or test the waters any longer.

With astonishingly high empire efficiency, he forcibly mobilized resources from several surrounding provinces within a single month, managing to gather mountains of building materials, elite craftsmen, and five million gold soul coins all at the deep-water port of Hanhai City.

It was early morning, and the sea breeze carried a slight chill.

In the most central and heavily guarded area of ​​the port, five specially designed large ocean-going cargo ships with astonishing displacements are quietly moored.

The sails were not only embroidered with the noble golden swan emblem of the Heavenly Dou royal family, but also hung side by side with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda flag of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, which symbolized wealth and status.

On the dock, a high-level, impressively organized delegation, serving as both a send-off and inspection team, stood braving the sea breeze, eagerly awaiting their arrival.

As the ruler of a nation, Emperor Xueye could not easily leave the political center of Tiandou City, much less risk personally going to sea.

Therefore, he dispatched his most trusted younger brother, Prince Xuexing, as the highest representative of the Tiandou royal family, to be fully responsible for the on-site investigation of Purple Pearl Island and the preliminary handover of interests during this voyage.

Beside Prince Xuexing, Ning Fengzhi, dressed in an elegant long robe, stood with his hands behind his back, preparing to personally board the ship and explore that unknown sea.

However, for safety reasons, the bodyguard accompanying Ning Fengzhi on this voyage was changed from the peerless Sword Douluo Chen Xin to the Bone Douluo Gu Rong, who is known as the "most unpredictable person in the world" and has the ability to travel through space!

After all, the ocean is a completely unknown and deadly blind spot for these inland soul masters.

If you were to arrive in a perilous overseas region and encounter an unexpected situation that even a Demon God Douluo couldn't suppress, or an attack by a giant sea monster, you would be in danger.

Sword Douluo's killing prowess is indeed formidable, but on the vast ocean, once his ship is destroyed, facing an overwhelming horde of sea spirit beasts, he will only be worn down to death.

Bone Douluo Gu Rong was completely different. His spatial soul skill was unparalleled in terms of escaping and mobility.

To put it bluntly, even if this "Purple Pearl Special Zone" is indeed a trap set by Poseidon Island, with Gu Rong accompanying him, Ning Fengzhi is at least extremely confident that he can escape unscathed.

Before calculating victory, calculate defeat. This is also the bottom-line thinking that Ning Fengzhi, as the leader of a sect, must have when facing the unknown that he cannot control.

Chapter 160 What, you also want to try the Sea God's Trial?

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Time passed by, second by second.