Douluo Continent: Sword Named Star, Slaying Gods to Prove the Dao

“Then they shouldn’t even think about it,” Ning Dingling said.

Before Chen Jianjun joined, he might have considered sacrificing some money to help the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School overcome its difficulties.

But not anymore.

"Uncle Jian, we'll go see Xue Ye later and discuss the cooperation," Ning Dingling said earnestly.

Now that Chen Jianjun has taken his place, the sect's affairs should be resolved one by one.

"Feng Zhi, tonight Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu, and Senior Chen... Seven Kill Douluo are going to Tian Dou City together. We must make sure the sect's defenses are in good condition."

"Sister, don't worry, no one dares to attack the sect at this time," Ning Fengzhi said.

Ning Dingling turned to Ning Xingchen and said, "Xingchen, go back and get some rest. You've worked hard these past few days."

Ning Xingchen said, "Sister, let me go with you. I also want to visit the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace this time."

“No, you can’t show your face yet. To the outside world, you should act the same way you did when you were sick,” Ning Dingling said.

She was protecting Ning Xingchen, and Ning Xingchen knew it.

However, this was precisely the time when the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was establishing its prestige in the world of soul masters on the continent, so Ning Xingchen felt that there was no need for him to hide.

"Sister! Let me go. I can pretend to be the same as before," Ning Xingchen said.

"Let Xingchen go. That kid has a lot of tricks up his sleeve, and we might need him sometime," Sword Douluo suggested.

“That’s right, the few of us are more than enough to protect the two of you,” Bone Douluo said.

Bone Douluo and Ning Fengzhi also knew about Chen Jianjun's arrival and that he was a peak Douluo of level 97. With such soul power, who in the Heaven Dou Empire was he afraid of?

"I can't refuse you, so let's go together," Ning Dingling said.

……

One hour later!

Inside the Heavenly Dou Palace of the Heavenly Dou Empire, Emperor Xueye sat upright.

On either side of him stood several Soul Masters, whose Soul Power was not weak either, at least at the Soul Douluo level.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Ning Dingling and Ning Xingchen bowed slightly to Xue Ye.

Ning Dingling bowed, but Sword Douluo and the others showed no intention of bowing in return.

"No need for formalities!"

"This must be your younger brother, Lingling."

"It is indeed my brother, Xingchen."

"Alright, since it's our first meeting, here's a reward," Xueye said.

This was the first time Ning Xingchen had seen the young Xue Ye. He was indeed physically strong, but he looked a little sleazy.

"Thank you for your reward, Your Majesty. However, please do not address me that way in the future. If you wish, you may call me Sect Leader Ning."

Ning Xingchen did not speak, and Ning Dingling simply expressed her gratitude on his behalf.

Xueye glanced at the three people behind Ning Dingling and Ning Xingchen.

He already knew Bone Douluo and Sword Douluo, but he was puzzled by the black-robed man who hadn't shown himself. Just looking at him gave him a feeling of unease.

Could this be another powerful figure from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?

After looking around, Xueye finally couldn't help but ask, "Sect Leader Ning, may I ask who this gentleman is?"

Ning Dingling said, "Your Majesty, I forgot to introduce you. This is a retainer of my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and also a Title Douluo."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Jianjun, hidden beneath his black robe, released his soul ring, exuding the same intense killing intent.

Nine spirit rings prove his status as a Title Douluo.

The powerful pressure made several Soul Masters around Xue Ye gasp for breath, and they all knelt on the ground.

The snowy night was just as unpleasant; I had difficulty breathing and my body was trembling.

This is definitely not an ordinary Title Douluo.

"A peak Douluo, definitely a peak Douluo." The Soul Master beside Xue Ye couldn't help but exclaim.

"Please...please restrain your arrogance," Xueye said.

But Chen Jianjun didn't listen to Xue Ye. Only after Ning Dingling waved her hand did Chen Jianjun withdraw his imposing manner.

Xue Ye was almost slumped in his chair, while the other Soul Masters were also panting heavily, sweat dripping down their faces.

Dust Lord's killing intent and his aura were something that people of their level could not withstand.

"Congratulations, Sect Master Ning! You have gained another powerful ally. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has unlimited potential."

"I wonder if Sect Leader Ning's visit today is not just to demonstrate your sect's strength?" Xue Ye said.

His tone changed at the end, and he even used the words "Your Excellency".

Ning Dingling was also more confident than ever before. She then took out a few pages of paper she had prepared and said, "Your Majesty, the continent has not been peaceful recently. Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's team has been ambushed many times and suffered heavy losses."

"Therefore, the cost of materials and resources obtained by my sect has also increased exponentially. If Your Majesty still wishes to maintain a friendly cooperative relationship with my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, then the previous agreements are no longer valid."

Xueye smiled and said, "Actually, I have heard about your sect's recent situation. Since Sect Master Ning has said so, let's resume our cooperation. Our cooperation cannot be interrupted because of this."

“Very well, since Your Majesty is willing, my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is also willing to continue cooperating with the Heaven Dou Empire,” Ning Dingling said with a smile.

This is the advantage of having great strength; by simply demonstrating some of it, Xueye made concessions.

"Someone, draft a new cooperation agreement. All products from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School shall be priced 10% higher than the market price, no, 20% higher. For the same product, the quality from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is absolutely the best."

"There are other aspects that also need improvement... In the future, whatever the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School can provide, we will give priority to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School!"

Ning Dingling said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Sect Leader Ning, I was unaware of the situation before, and I only recently learned about your affairs."

"Look, it's getting late. I'll host a banquet at the palace to apologize to you."

As expected of an emperor, Xueye was decisive and efficient in his speech and actions.

Ning Dingling said, "I appreciate Your Majesty's kindness, but the sect has other matters to attend to, so we must return as soon as possible. Please forgive us, Your Majesty."

"It's alright, it's alright, we'll have plenty of opportunities in the future," Xueye said calmly.

Chapter 18 A Cunning Plan: Who is the Real Culprit?

Ning Dingling and the others had left, but Xue Ye, who was still in her seat, was still shaken and could not calm down for a long time!

That murderous intent just now was so terrifying that it almost made him feel like he was going to die.

It was as if the other party could take his life in the blink of an eye.

"Do you know that person from just now?" Xueye asked.

“Your Majesty, this person might be the father of Sword Douluo, Seven Kill Douluo,” a middle-aged Soul Master beside him said.

Xueye asked, "How did you know it was the Seven Kill Douluo?"

"Your Majesty, more than ten years ago, when I was still wandering the continent, I had the good fortune to witness the Seven Kill Douluo in action. At that time, the Seven Kill Douluo was already a peak Douluo of level ninety-six."

"And now, his soul power seems to have increased again, even more terrifying than before. It is estimated that his soul power has reached level ninety-seven."

"Level 97?" Xueye asked in surprise.

At this level, there are only a handful of people on the mainland.

Actually, when the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School used two titles, he wanted to change the cooperative relationship, but he couldn't bear to give up the benefits he had gained so much, so he simply stopped caring.

If he had known that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had such a trump card, he would have made changes long ago.

Perhaps the future empire will have to rely on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

"No! We can't just let it go like this."

"Someone, go through all the cooperation and transaction records with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School over the past few years. Calculate all the losses the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has incurred and make up for them all at once," Xue Ye said.

The world of Soul Masters is currently rife with undercurrents, and the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire frequently clash in warfare.

Although the Spirit Hall mediated and a major war was avoided, small-scale battles occurred frequently, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had to be won over.

……

Nighttime, inside the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Palace!

“Sister, I deliberately leaked the news earlier, and we’ve already taken action tonight,” Ning Fengzhi said.

Ning Dingling asked, "Can you confirm who it is?"

Ning Fengzhi then handed the intelligence to Ning Dingling.

Ning Dingling glanced at it and also showed a surprised expression.

"It turned out to be her?"

"Feng Zhi, did you let her find out about you two?" Ning Dingling asked.

"No!" Ning Fengzhi shook his head.

“Okay, then don’t move for now. I want to see what he’s up to,” Ning Dingling said.

Ning Xingchen also glanced at the intelligence in Ning Dingling's hand.

The mole turned out to be the Sixth Elder's wife, Ning Qingyu's grandmother, Russell.

A level 81 offensive Soul Douluo.

Generally speaking, the wives married by direct disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School are not inferior.

However, most of these people are outsiders, and the sect naturally needs to vet them.

Only after the sect approves the marriage can a sect disciple marry.

Even with the strictest vetting process, it's still possible for a mole to slip through the cracks.

But Ding Ling just couldn't understand why Russell would betray the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Ning Fengzhi seemed to have thought of something, so she said, "Sister, I might be able to guess why they did this."