Douluo: Legend of the Holy Land

Chapter 273 Ning Fengzhi's Decision

Oscar did not embark on the path of pursuing power as in the original story, not only because Ning Rongrong had no feelings for him, but also because of Ning Fengzhi.

In the history of the Soul Master world, no support-type Soul Master has ever been born with full Soul Power. Therefore, Oscar can be considered the undisputed number one support-type Soul Master; his appearance is a miracle in itself. How could Ning Fengzhi possibly bear to let such a prodigy leave the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?

In the original work, the most important reason why Ning Fengzhi acquiesced to Oscar's departure and allowed this support-type soul master with no combat ability to embark on a perilous adventure was that Ning Rongrong had developed feelings for him, which precisely crossed Ning Fengzhi's bottom line.

The combination of two support-type characters was unacceptable to Ning Fengzhi. Although both of them had excellent aptitude and the potential to break through to the Title Douluo level, this still could not change the fact that they had no combat power.

Even if they become Title Douluo in the future, without the help of outsiders, a Soul Saint has the ability to wipe them all out.

For Ning Rongrong's sake, and for the future of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Fengzhi chose to let go of this miracle of the Soul Master world.

His idea was simple: the continent was fraught with danger, and a support-type Soul Master venturing alone would have at least a 90% chance of dying. Once he died, Ning Rongrong would naturally let go of him as time passed.

Of course, if Oscar is truly blessed by heaven and finds a way to give support characters offensive capabilities, he wouldn't mind fulfilling his daughter's wish.

But the situation is different now. Since his daughter has no feelings for him, Oscar's feelings are purely unrequited.

Given Ning Rongrong's looks and status, there are quite a few young talents in the sect who secretly admire her. Adding Oscar wouldn't be a big deal. Ning Fengzhi, who always prioritizes the sect's interests, will make full use of Oscar's affection for Ning Rongrong to firmly bind this rare support-type genius to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's war chariot.

"Rongrong, are you alright?"

Oscar reached out and helped Ning Rongrong up. Ning Rongrong frowned slightly, subtly pushed Oscar's hand away, shook her head, and said, "I'm fine!"

"I'm so glad you're alright!"

During the years that Oscar had been with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Fengzhi had been subtly influencing Oscar. How could the clear-headed, sycophantic Oscar possibly be a match for the cunning and calculating Ning Fengzhi?

Under Ning Fengzhi's manipulation, Oscar has become less clear-headed, showing signs of becoming a second Feng Xiaotian and Yan, and is expected to challenge for the position of the third most devoted admirer in Douluo Continent.

For example, even though Oscar sensed Ning Rongrong's resistance towards him, he could still convince himself that at least Rongrong hadn't reacted violently, which meant she still had some affection for him. If someone else dared to touch Rongrong's body, they might have gotten a slap across the face.

"First Soul Skill: Super Recovery Sausage!"

Seeing that Ning Rongrong's face was a little pale, Oscar immediately chanted a spell and handed the sausage he had conjured to her: "Rongrong, you've been assisting the sect's soul masters in battle, so you must have used up a lot of energy. Quickly replenish yourself!"

Ning Rongrong didn't refuse Oscar's sausages. After all, she had eaten quite a lot during her two years at Shrek Academy, and the recovery effect was indeed real. As for the slightly lewd soul incantation, she had become immune to it after hearing it for a while.

Ning Rongrong picked up a large sausage and began to chew it greedily, her mouth somewhat slurred, as if she were talking to herself or asking Oscar beside her, "Strange, these damn guys clearly had the upper hand, why did they suddenly retreat?"

The same words were spoken by Bone Douluo, who was originally preparing to leave but had just ended up beside Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo.

A bitter smile appeared on Ning Fengzhi's pale face. He said, "What's so strange about that? Uncle Gu, didn't you hear what Yue Guan and the others said when they retreated? Their target was Sunset Forest. Sunset Forest, whose territory is that? Isn't the reason obvious?"

"Could it be..."

Bone Douluo's expression changed.

"The Spirit Hall is ambitious, and its ruthless annihilation operation is nothing more than an attempt to wipe out the sects within the Heaven Dou Empire that have not submitted to them, thereby intimidating the two great empires and the resurgent Clear Sky Sect, paving the way for their next move. Besides us, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Nine Star Hall must also be their targets. The Nine Star Hall's headquarters are far away in the Kingdom of Sylvia, so their branch in Sunset Forest will definitely be their primary target."

However, judging from the hasty retreat of Yue Guan and his group, even a branch's strength likely far exceeded their expectations. The Spirit Hall's Soul Master team, which had attacked the Nine Star Palace, had become prey and was in danger of total annihilation, hence the urgent distress call. If it were simply a matter of being defeated and retreating, it wouldn't have caused Yue Guan and his group to abandon their pre-planned attack on our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School!

"Fengzhi, what's the next step?"

Sword Douluo wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. Although his crazy act of overdrawing his life force only lasted for less than five seconds, it still caused great harm to his body.

However, Sword Douluo was completely unconcerned about his dwindling life force. Despite his physical discomfort, he suggested to Ning Fengzhi, "Should I lead some men to catch up and cooperate with the Nine Star Palace to deal with the Spirit Hall and avenge the fallen disciples?"

Sword Douluo's feigned nonchalance couldn't possibly fool Bone Douluo, who was also a Title Douluo. A trace of pain flashed in Bone Douluo's eyes, but knowing Sword Douluo's temperament, he still spoke with a mocking tone: "Old Sword Master, you should stay in the sect and rest well. Leave the matter of avenging our fallen disciples to me!"

"Feng Zhi, I see the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan is in a similar situation. Why don't we send someone over to call upon that old dragon to join us in dealing with the Spirit Hall?"

"No, Uncle Bone, Uncle Sword, neither of you should go!"

Ning Fengzhi's expression was somewhat grave: "The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's defense system has been completely destroyed by the Spirit Hall. This is not a place to stay for long. The most urgent task now is to immediately prepare for the sect's relocation to Heaven Dou City, where it can seek refuge with the Heaven Dou Empire and regroup. In addition, we must urgently request aid from the Heaven Dou Empire, asking them to send a large force to assist us!"

"Fengzhi, why is this?"

Both Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo were completely bewildered: "According to your analysis, the Nine Star Palace branch is incredibly powerful and can turn the tables on the Spirit Hall's attack team. Yue Guan and the others won't be able to return anytime soon. Now is the perfect opportunity for us to join forces with the Nine Star Palace and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to take revenge!"

(End of this chapter)