Chapter 888 - Chapter 888: Sword and Hammer - Part 2

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Though the Medical Alliance had initially declared itself a neutral force, anyone with half a brain knew that absolute neutrality was a farce. Especially someone as astute as Ning Fengzhi.

Ning Fengzhi firmly believed that so-called steadfast loyalty was merely a matter of insufficient incentives.

Of course, Ning Fengzhi had no intention of dragging the Medical Alliance into conflict. In his view, the alliance was a fallback option for the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect in times of crisis—a safety net.

If possible, Ning Fengzhi preferred not to involve the Medical Alliance in hostilities.

To him, the Medical Alliance's neutrality held far more value than outright allegiance to his side.

However, just as Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin were idly observing the chaos, a voice filled with unmistakable irritation echoed into their carriage.

"Gentlemen, the Upper Three Sects are bound by shared roots. By saving my son today, I, Tang Hao, owe your Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect a favor."

The previously relaxed Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin stiffened instantly, exchanging glances filled with astonishment.

After such a prolonged battle, they had assumed Tang Hao wasn't nearby, yet he had been lurking in the shadows all along.

Ning Fengzhi glanced at Chen Xin, silently asking if he could locate Tang Hao's position. Chen Xin subtly shook his head, indicating that Tang Hao's soul power control was exceptionally refined, making it impossible to pinpoint his exact location in the short term.

Ning Fengzhi furrowed his brow. From the start, he had deduced that this ambush was orchestrated by the Spirit Hall.

Though the execution seemed somewhat clumsy, Ning Fengzhi's sharp hearing caught Gui Douluo's admission that their sole target was Tang San.

Thus, Ning Fengzhi quickly pieced together the crux of the matter—it was purely a conflict between the Spirit Hall and the Hao Tian Sect. Ideally, Ning Fengzhi would have preferred to remain uninvolved. However, Tang Hao's words created an awkward tension within the carriage.

At this moment, Ning Fengzhi pondered: over a decade ago, Tang Hao had single-handedly defeated the previous Pope and two Title Douluos—Gui Douluo and Ju Douluo. Surely, after all these years, Tang Hao hadn't stagnated. So why hadn't he intervened personally? Why resort to indebting himself to solicit their assistance?

As for favors, Ning Fengzhi dismissed them entirely. The Hao Tian Sect's dire straits hadn't seen Tang Hao lift a finger, which spoke volumes about his character. Such verbal promises were meaningless—who knew where to find him when it came time to collect?

Before Ning Fengzhi could untangle his thoughts, Tang Hao's urgent voice rang out again.

"Lord Ning, what are you waiting for? Act now! Has the favor of the Hao Tian Sect lost its worth?" Tang Hao's tone was impatient, laced with urgency.

At this point, Tang Hao had observed Tang San teetering on the brink of death. If Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin didn't intervene soon, he would be forced to reveal himself, losing this golden opportunity to reintroduce the Hao Tian Sect to the world!

Exchanging a glance, Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin wore expressions of resignation. Now wasn't the time to antagonize the Hao Tian Sect. If necessary, these muscle-brained individuals could still be swayed into serving as enforcers. After much deliberation, Ning Fengzhi finally spoke.

"Uncle Jian, it's up to you." Ning Fengzhi's voice was soft.

Chen Xin didn't fully grasp Ning Fengzhi's reasoning, but as the Supreme Elder of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, his role was simply to act as Ning Fengzhi's sword. Thinking wasn't part of the job description for a fighter like him.

In the next instant, the Seven Kill Sword appeared, and two swift slashes tore through the air, each carrying earth-shattering force.

Gui Douluo, a level 95 Agility Attack System Title Douluo, excelled in speed and agility. Sensing Jian Douluo's attack, he immediately evaded.

However, the pursuing Spirit Hall soul master wasn't so fortunate. Not even a Soul Sage, he failed to dodge in time and was cleaved in two mid-air, his death gruesomely tragic.

Such was the sorrow of the weak in this extraordinary world.

But Ju Douluo was displeased—not because of the slain soul master, but because Chen Xin had dared to attack his close companion, Gui Douluo.

In the next moment, nearly all the soul masters still engaged in combat felt an instinctive chill run down their spines.

Ye Wen then witnessed an irate Ju Douluo, his martial soul True Body still active, as the resplendent petals of the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum began to fall one by one, scattering in all directions.

Finally, these tiny petals emitted a brilliant glow and shot toward Jian Douluo's carriage like a meteor shower.

"Sixth Soul Skill—Golden Pistil Cloud!" Ju Douluo roared in anger.

But Ju Douluo's assault was met with a cold snort from Chen Xin.

Unlike Ju Douluo, who relied on his soul skill, Chen Xin leapt out of the carriage, wielding the Seven Kill Sword with frenzied swings. Countless sword qi erupted, colliding with the radiant golden clouds.

The immense spectacle caused all nearby soul masters, regardless of allegiance, to hastily retreat, fearing collateral damage. After all, this was a clash between two Title Douluos—even the residual energy could wound ordinary Soul Sages, let alone these lesser fighters who hadn't even reached that rank.

Seeing his non-ultimate attack easily deflected, Ju Douluo regained some composure. Though he had cultivated himself into a Power Attack System soul master, he still dared not face Chen Xin directly—someone a level higher with the continent's strongest offensive weapon-type martial soul.

Regaining his calm, Ju Douluo barked, "Chen Xin! Are you really going to meddle in this mess?"

Chen Xin rolled his eyes. He had no desire to intervene—after all, Tang San wasn't his grandson-in-law or anything—but his sect leader had given the order. Thus, he casually fabricated a reason.

"Yue Guan, for a Title Douluo, you're quite the disgrace bullying children while hiding in the shadows. Do you truly believe no one here recognizes you and your little accomplice? Aren't you afraid of being ridiculed when word of this gets out?"

Ju Douluo's elegant phoenix-like eyes narrowed slightly, but he paid no heed to Chen Xin's taunts. Instead, he said, "Chen Xin of the Sword Dao, are you saying the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect is truly willing to oppose us?"

Chen Xin, never one for eloquence, struggled to respond to such a pointed question. Just then, the carriage's curtain fluttered lightly, and Ning Fengzhi emerged slowly.

"Respected Ju Douluo, your words are mistaken. It's not that the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect seeks to oppose you, but rather that the Spirit Hall has gone too far this time.

After all, it's not just our sect's prodigies present here—there are also the most elite youths of the Tian Dou Empire. What exactly do you hope to achieve by attacking us?"

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