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A few minutes earlier, on a hidden peak at the very edge of the canyon, two men stood watching the chaos below. Ning Fengzhi and the Sword Douluo, Chen Xin, stood side by side. Their eyes were sharp as they looked through the thick smoke and dust rising from the valley. They could clearly see the fierce battle raging with spirit energy in the canyon below.
It was a messy fight with many different groups involved. Spirit Hall, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Tang Hao and his son, and the students of Tianxing Academy were all caught in the struggle. Ning Fengzhi watched closely, especially when he saw that his daughter, Ning Rongrong, and the rest of the Tianxing Academy were completely surrounded by enemies.
Ning Fengzhi usually had a very calm and elegant face, but at this moment, his eyebrows were pulled together tightly. He was thinking very hard about what to do. He was trying to decide if he should jump into this dangerous situation right now.
Even though the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was one of the Upper Three Sects, joining a fight this big was risky. Directly fighting Spirit Hall could lead to a lot of trouble for his people. He had to be very careful with his choice.
Fengzhi, looking at how things are going, it doesn't look like Spirit Hall can catch Tang Chuan today. Unless they have other Titled Douluo hiding nearby who haven't shown themselves yet, Sword Douluo Chen Xin said slowly.
Chen Xin was dressed in white and had an aura as sharp as a blade. His voice was just like his sword: clear and very direct. He looked down at the battle and then turned to Ning Fengzhi.
Why don't we make a move now? After all, your daughter Rongrong is down there with Tianxing Academy. If we help them now, it shows we are true friends. It's better to help while they are in trouble than to wait until the fight is over to be nice to them, Chen Xin suggested.
When he heard this, Ning Fengzhi's eyes sparkled with light. He only stopped to think for a tiny moment before he gave a firm nod. He knew Chen Xin was right.
Earlier, Tianxing Academy was in a very bad spot. One small mistake could have meant the end of the whole school. But now, the situation had changed. The two elders from Spirit Hall, Thousand Weight and Jiang Mo, had already lost their ability to fight.
If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School joined the battle now, they could change everything.
Once they both agreed, a bright light flashed in Chen Xin's eyes. He didn't say another word. The Seven Kill Sword in his hand was famous all over the continent, and it seemed to feel its master's excitement for battle. The sword let out a clear humming sound.
In the next second, the nine spirit rings on his body all glowed with a brilliant light. He stepped onto his sword and flew off into the air. This was why the Seven Kill Sword had suddenly fallen from the sky just moments ago, shocking everyone on the battlefield.
Down on the messy battlefield, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo had retreated. They were now standing next to the hurt elders, Thousand Weight and Jiang Mo. The four of them stood together, looking at the new person who had joined the fight.
Chrysanthemum Douluo looked at the Seven Kill Sword stuck in the ground. It was radiating a sharp and scary energy. It looked like the sword had split the entire battlefield in half. His face changed and he looked a bit worried, but he tried to act brave.
Chen Xin! Is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School really going to get involved in this mess? Chrysanthemum Douluo shouted loudly. He was trying to use the name of Spirit Hall to scare Chen Xin away.
But Chen Xin didn't answer with words at first. Instead, a graceful figure floated down from the sky like a bird. It was an old man with white hair and a white beard. He had a very serious face and eyes that looked like sharp swords. He stood straight like a tree.
He landed softly in front of the Seven Kill Sword. Then he reached out a hand that was as steady as a rock. Without looking like he was trying at all, he pulled the big sword out of the ground.
You call this a mess? Sword Douluo said with a cold laugh. He held the Seven Kill Sword and pointed the tip toward the enemies. He looked at Chrysanthemum Douluo and the others with a calm but firm expression.
My young miss is right here with Tianxing Academy. I am just here to protect her and her friends. That is all I am doing, he explained calmly.
He was being very smart. By saying he was just protecting his daughter, he wasn't openly saying he was an enemy of Spirit Hall. He was making it sound like he had a good reason to be there.
You! Chrysanthemum Douluo was so angry that he almost coughed up more blood. Chen Xin made it sound so simple, but it was a big problem for Spirit Hall.
So, you are really going to stand against us? Aren't you afraid of what happens next? he roared.
Chen Xin didn't even bother to answer with words. He just moved his wrist a little bit. The energy around the Seven Kill Sword started to pulse and hum. His eyes were like cold stars as he stared at Chrysanthemum Douluo. He didn't need to say anything; his stance said it all.
He was telling them that as long as he was there, Spirit Hall would not be allowed to touch Tianxing Academy.
Because of Chen Xin's strong arrival, the air became very tense again. But this time, the advantage was starting to move toward Tianxing Academy.
Just then, another calm and elegant voice spoke up.
We aren't opposing anyone. My Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is just following the orders of Emperor Xue Ye. We are here to make sure all the students are safe, Ning Fengzhi said as he walked forward. He was holding his famous spirit, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
The Crown Prince of the empire, Xue Qinghe, was walking right next to him. However, the prince looked a bit upset. He clearly didn't expect to see the elders Thousand Weight and Jiang Mo at this place.
When Thousand Weight Douluo saw Ning Fengzhi, he frowned. He knew how powerful the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was. With that support, Chen Xin would be as strong as two high-level Titled Douluo. If they kept fighting, Spirit Hall might lose even more.
Still, as an elder of Spirit Hall, he was very proud. He didn't want to just give up and leave. He was about to say something back, but then he saw Xue Qinghe's lips move just a little bit, as if he was sending a secret message.
Suddenly, the elder's expression changed. He looked at Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo and gave a new order.
Take everyone and retreat, he said firmly.
As soon as he finished speaking, the two elders turned into streaks of light and vanished.
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo were confused, but they didn't argue. They looked at each other, nodded, and then they vanished too.
After the big leaders left, all the people in black clothes began to move away like a receding tide. They were very organized. Even as they ran away, they made sure to pick up and carry the bodies of their fallen friends. They had arrived quickly, and they left even faster. Within a few seconds, the valley was empty of Spirit Hall soldiers.
Just as the Spirit Hall members disappeared, a dark green figure came rushing from the other side of the valley. It was Dugu Bo, also known as the Poison Douluo.
His hair was messy and his clothes were covered in dust. It was clear that he had been in a very hard fight elsewhere.
When Ning Fengzhi saw him, he stepped forward. His pagoda was still glowing with soft light. He spoke to Dugu Bo in a very kind and warm way.
Dean Dugu Bo, I am so sorry. I wanted to come help you sooner, but I had to stay and protect the Crown Prince. That is why I arrived a little late, Ning Fengzhi apologized.
Dugu Bo stopped and looked at Ning Fengzhi and the prince. A small look of understanding crossed his old face. He was a smart man. He knew that Ning Fengzhi had probably been watching from the mountain the whole time. He knew the Sect Master only stepped in once he was sure it was safe and useful to do so.
Even though he knew this, Dugu Bo forced a small smile. He spoke in his usual scratchy voice.
Sect Master Ning, don't worry about it. We are very happy you helped. If you hadn't shown up when you did, I don't think those Spirit Hall people would have left so easily.