It was precisely because of the backing of those three that Ning Zhiyuan dared to act so arrogantly.
Otherwise, as an auxiliary-type Soul Sage, he would be nothing more than an ant in the Ice Empress's eyes. Would she really have let him jump around for this long?
Seeing the Ice Empress suffer a setback, Ning Zhiyuan smiled smugly and continued, "Actually, what Shrek says isn't without reason. The greatest threat right now is still the Abyssal Plane. I ask that my lady put the greater picture first."
"Please put the greater picture first, my lady."
The people behind Ning Zhiyuan echoed him in unison, their posture clearly that of forcing the palace.
The crowd was secretly delighted. They especially enjoyed watching others want to kill them but being completely unable to do so.
Boom!
Surging soul power erupted. In her rage, the Ice Empress forcibly shattered the soul power blockade of the three Title Douluo. A savage, feral beastly might pressed down indiscriminately upon everyone in the hall.
Crack, crack, crack!
Starting from the glazed treasure throne beneath the Ice Empress, extreme cold ice appeared, rapidly spreading outward in all directions.
In the blink of an eye, the vast Sacred Hall was covered in a layer of ice, and the temperature inside plummeted sharply.
Even though everyone present possessed formidable cultivation, their bodies still grew slightly stiff from the cold, white mist billowing from their breaths.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
Three figures suddenly appeared inside the hall, standing in front of Ning Zhiyuan. Only then did his complexion improve slightly.
The Ice Empress abruptly rose from her seat. Her icy voice carried not a trace of emotion."Three elders, are you planning to seize the role of host?"
Flaming Phoenix Douluo stepped forward, lowered her head slightly, and said, "My lady is overthinking things. Hall Master Ning is merely offering his views and suggestions, all for the sake of our Heavenly Court and the common people of the continent."
Although Flaming Phoenix Douluo did not place the Ice Empress in her eyes, she did not dare push too hard.
Not to mention the relationship between the Ice Empress and the Snow Empress—there was no way the Body Sect would sit by and watch them usurp authority.
Yes, Poison Undying did have some friendship with Sword Douluo, but no matter how good that relationship was, could it surpass a master–disciple bond?
"My lady, please allow Ning to say a few words…"
With three Title Douluo protecting him, Ning Zhiyuan felt confident again. He stepped forward several paces, wearing a self-assured smile.
"Shut up. Ning, if you think being a Hall Master is uncomfortable, then get out. Get out and crawl back to your Shrek masters."
Ning Zhiyuan's heart skipped a beat. Strangely enough, this woman had hit the nail right on the head.
His expression darkened. "Ice Empress, you—"
"Get out."
Before Ning Zhiyuan could continue his nonsense, the enraged Ice Empress was already on the verge of making a move.
Flaming Phoenix Douluo's expression turned cold. No matter how good-tempered she was, being berated like this when her husband was involved inevitably sparked anger.
Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo felt the same, furious at the Ice Empress's complete lack of courtesy.
However, the three of them also understood that things had reached a point where there was no need to continue talking today. After exchanging glances, they flicked their sleeves and left with Ning Zhiyuan and his group of lackeys.
The Ice Empress watched their departing figures with a frigid gaze, as though looking at the dead.
This could not continue.
During this time, she had repeatedly endured and retreated, but all she got in return was their increasing audacity.
This was Yuhao's foundation. Even if he were gone, she would never allow others to lay a finger on it. The Ice Empress silently swore to herself.
She then dismissed the people of the other six halls. Once everyone had left, the Ice Empress leaned back against the throne, and the powerful aura she had maintained all this time completely vanished.
In the empty hall, the peerlessly beautiful girl seated above appeared utterly lonely.
Her eyes were slightly vacant as memories surged forth. She regretted it. Compared to now, she wished she had always remained in soul form—at least then, she could have stayed by his side.
Meanwhile, Ning Zhiyuan turned back to look at the towering structure behind him. A faint curve appeared at the corner of his lips as he sneered inwardly. A beast was still a beast.
At such a critical juncture, was Ning Zhiyuan really stirring up trouble because he was stupid? Of course not. This was all deliberate.
His goal was to muddy the waters.
Let them busy themselves with internal strife—that was exactly what Ning Zhiyuan wanted. Fight, keep fighting. Your real enemy isn't me.
But things couldn't be delayed any longer. That beast was probably already thinking about how to kill him.
Thus, Ning Zhiyuan instructed Sword Douluo beside him, "Elder Chen, inform Shrek and tell them to act as soon as possible."
Chen Feng looked worried. "Sect Master, do we really have to do this? If we stop now, there's still room for redemption."
Ning Zhiyuan shook his head, his gaze deep as he said in a low voice,"Back then, I led the entire sect into the Heavenly Court because I valued Huo Yuhao's potential. I wanted to keep up with the times and ensure the sect wouldn't fall behind.
"But now Huo Yuhao's life or death is unknown, and other forces are watching like wolves and tigers. The destruction of the Heavenly Court is inevitable.
"However, I cannot let the sect be buried along with the Heavenly Court. This was my mistake—so I will correct it myself.
"As long as the sect remains strong, what does it matter if I bear infamy?"
"Besides, history is written by the victors. In the future, people will only say that I, Ning Zhiyuan, abandoned evil and returned to good—a prodigal son who turned back."
Chen Feng let out a long sigh. "Forget it. I'm old now. You're the sect master—you decide."
When the wall falls, everyone pushes; when the tree falls, the monkeys scatter. The Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect could only follow the trend of the times.
Whether it was Chen Feng or Ning Zhiyuan, in their hearts there was only the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect—only the Ning family and the inheritance of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda.
As for the Heavenly Court, Huo Yuhao, the Body Sect—sorry, we're not acquainted.
Ning Zhiyuan's eyes were deep. In truth, his betrayal of the Heavenly Court stemmed more from personal reasons. After being in charge for so long, how could he be willing to remain under others, taking orders and living off their favor?
Star Dou Forest, by the Lake of Life.
Ye Lingling held the Nine Heart Begonia in her hands. Vast swathes of emerald-green flames surged forth from it. The flames gathered together, forming a gigantic fireball that radiated scorching heat.
The green flames burned fiercely, reflected in Huo Yuhao's eyes. The fire grew larger and larger as Huo Yuhao stepped toward it, one step at a time.
The searing heat roasted his skin. When he reached the front of the flames, the clothes on his body instantly turned to ash, dispersing without a trace when the wind blew.
A miraculous scene unfolded.
The Flame of Life incinerated all of Huo Yuhao's clothing, yet did not burn his skin in the slightest.
This was not because Huo Yuhao possessed some indestructible body, but because of the nature of the Flame of Life itself.
At this moment, Huo Yuhao felt like a seed, while the Flame of Life was the source of life. Under its nourishment, what he received was endless sustenance.
A strand of gray energy surged out from Huo Yuhao's body. The power of creation seemed to be particularly fond of the Flame of Life.
Huo Yuhao's understanding of the Flame of Life was limited. He only knew that it could accelerate the maturation of medicinal herbs. Now, it seemed he himself was being treated like a medicinal plant.
The Flame of Life could harm enemies, and it could also save people. Accelerating the growth of herbs required massive amounts of life energy. The Flame of Life possessed such energy inherently and could also draw it from the heavens and earth.
Life energy was effective on plants and equally so on animals. Whether it harmed or healed depended entirely on the will of its master.
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