radicalducati Chapter 259 The Soul Hunt Begins, Tang Chuan Returns!
Chapter 259 The Soul Hunt Begins, Tang Chuan Returns!
Chapter 259 The Soul Hunt Begins, Tang Chuan Returns!
Meanwhile, in the quiet garden of the Crown Prince's residence in Tiandou City.
Qian Renxue was holding an exquisite white jade watering can, watering a rare orchid with a serene expression, her posture elegant and composed, like a true leisurely noblewoman.
Behind him, a man in black was kneeling on one knee.
He reported the top secrets from the Spirit Hall in a low voice and quickly.
Suddenly, Qian Renxue stopped watering abruptly, as if she had been frozen in place.
The next second, she suddenly turned her head, and her usually gentle and handsome face was instantly filled with shock and disbelief, even with a hint of suppressed anger.
"What? What did you say?"
"That crazy woman, Bibi Dong, is going to target the people from Tianxing Academy during the Soul Hunting Operation?!"
The white jade watering can in her hand fell onto the bluestone slab with a crash and shattered into pieces. The clear water splashed onto Qian Renxue's clothes, but she was completely unaware.
"She's insane! She's really insane!"
Instantly, an indescribable anger and lingering fear welled up in my heart.
The brutal ambush outside Wuhun City not long ago instantly flashed through Qian Renxue's mind.
Tang Chuan was critically injured and on the verge of death, but was eventually rescued by a mysterious soul beast.
Those scenes were etched into her heart like a nightmare.
At that time, Qian Renxue, under the identity of Xue Qinghe, followed Ning Fengzhi and watched all of this happen, but had no suitable opportunity to stop it.
She had countless impulses to expose her identity at all costs and forcefully intervene.
But reason ultimately prevailed over impulse.
Qian Renxue was well aware that even though she had exposed her identity and strength that she had kept hidden for many years, she was still vulnerable.
With her Soul Saint level cultivation, what could she possibly change under the command of the peak Douluo Bibi Dong? There was no way she could save Tang Chuan from the latter!
That sense of powerlessness and the anxiety of watching someone important get into danger later turned into Qian Renxue’s intense resentment towards Bibi Dong. She even went to Wuhun City to have a big argument with Bibi Dong and questioned her why she was so resolute.
But now, the Soul Hunting Operation is even targeting Tianxing Academy?
This would undoubtedly extinguish the last glimmer of hope she had managed to preserve!
At this moment, Qian Renxue's chest heaved violently with rage, her golden eyes flashing with a cold light. After a moment of silence, she took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the turbulent emotions within her, and coldly said to the black-clad man kneeling on the ground:
"Continue the surveillance! Any news regarding the Soul Hunting Operation, especially those involving Skywalker Academy, must be reported to me immediately! There must be no errors!"
"Yes, young master!" The man in black respectfully accepted the order and disappeared into the shadows.
.........
Three months have passed in the blink of an eye.
It was a dark and windy night outside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School castle.
The two disciples responsible for night patrols were listlessly strolling along a fixed route one kilometer outside the castle.
The chill of the night and the ever-present drowsiness.
Their faces looked tired, and their steps were somewhat sluggish.
As one of the seven major sects today, after the Clear Sky Sect went into seclusion for many years, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has become the leader of the sects besides the Spirit Hall, and is also known for its immense wealth.
They hold an extremely high position and have a deep-rooted foundation in the world of Soul Masters.
For this reason, the castle where the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is located has been peaceful for far too long.
So long that the disciples on patrol didn't really think they needed to take it too seriously. After all, who would be so bold as to dare to mess with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?
"Achoo!"
The patrolling disciple on the left suddenly shivered, rubbed his arms, and said to his companion on the right, "Why do I suddenly feel... a little cold?"
The chill didn't seem to come entirely from the night wind, but rather from murderous intent.
"You have a cold?"
The patrolling disciple on the left shook his head and said, "No! We Soul Masters rarely get sick. Maybe I'm just being too sensitive."
Immediately afterwards, he rubbed his stomach and said:
"Wait for me, I need to relieve myself in the bushes over there."
As he spoke, he jogged toward a dark thicket of trees not far away.
However, at that moment, he suddenly caught a faint, almost imperceptible glimmer in the corner of his eye, like the reflection of metal under the moonlight!
Immediately afterwards, he heard a barely audible whooshing sound!
My sleepiness was instantly jolted away.
However, it was too late!
next second!
"Pfft—!"
A uniquely shaped spear, crackling with golden lightning, shot out without warning from the shadows behind him, like a venomous snake emerging from its hole.
Then at a speed that is difficult to detect with the naked eye.
It pierced his chest precisely and cruelly!
The disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School didn't even manage to scream. He only felt a chill in his chest, and an irresistible pain and coldness instantly stripped him of all strength and consciousness.
"kill--!!"
The next second, countless black figures swarmed out from the surrounding dense forest, bushes, and rocks. They were like silent killing machines, their soul rings shining, carrying an overwhelming killing intent.
Then, like a black tide, they launched a fearless charge towards the nearby Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School castle!
Instantly, the sounds of battle filled the air!
The tranquil night sky was instantly torn apart by screams, roars, and the deafening roar of colliding soul skills!
...............
The next day, at Tianxing Academy, in the principal's office.
The door was suddenly pushed open with a bang!
The next second, Ning Fengzhi was seen being supported by Gu Rong, the Bone Douluo.
He burst in, panting and staggering!
At this moment, his face was as pale as paper, his forehead was covered with fine sweat, his breathing was rapid, and his gorgeous clothes were somewhat disheveled, stained with dust and some dark red stains.
This is almost impossible for Ning Fengzhi, who pays great attention to his appearance.
Beside him, Bone Douluo Gu Rong looked even more disheveled, his face equally pale. His iconic, skeletal figure appeared somewhat hunched over, his right arm hanging limply at his side, clearly indicating a serious injury.
"Sect Leader Ning, Bone Douluo? What happened? What's going on?"
Upon seeing this, Dugu Bo, who was in his office, frowned slightly, slowly stood up from his seat, his face full of doubt and solemnity, and said.
He had never seen Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong look so disheveled.
Ning Fengzhi's face was extremely grim. After a moment of silence, he said:
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School... is destroyed."
"What?! The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is destroyed?!" Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo's pupils suddenly contracted, his face filled with disbelief. That was one of the most powerful sects in the world!
He was well aware of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's strength: possessing two top-tier Title Douluos, Bone and Sword, and with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's amplification being nothing short of heaven-defying, the sect's disciples and affiliated Soul Masters totaling over five thousand! How could such a massive force possibly...
Dugu Bo quickly handed over a cup of hot tea, his tone slightly heavy as he said:
"Sect Leader Ning, please take a breath. What exactly happened? Tell me slowly."
Ning Fengzhi suppressed the overwhelming anger and grief in his heart, took several deep breaths, and barely managed to steady his trembling voice before saying:
"Last night... the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was attacked. The enemy... seized the perfect opportunity. It was when 40% of the sect's disciples were out on business, leaving the sect at its most vulnerable."
As he said this, a hint of lingering fear and relief flashed in his eyes.
"Fortunately, they were spotted by patrolling disciples on the perimeter just before they launched their final attack, which gave us a brief opportunity to prepare."
"The battle... lasted for a full two hours."
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School suffered heavy losses; more than two-thirds of its disciples perished!"
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo's expression changed again. He already had a guess in his mind and asked in a deep voice, "Is it... that the Spirit Hall has made a move against you?"
Ning Fengzhi nodded solemnly and said in a deep voice, "In the entire continent, besides the Spirit Hall, who else possesses such a vast power and can launch such a precise and ruthless attack?"
"I must go see His Majesty immediately to report this matter."
"I've come specifically to remind Dean Dugu Bo. I've just received confirmation that your Tianxing Academy is also among the targets of the Spirit Hall's current Soul Hunting operation!"
"What did you say?!"
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo's expression changed drastically for the third time, and a chill suddenly rose from the bottom of his heart.
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Meanwhile, thousands of miles away, in the Starry Sky Forest, a place of great peril.
Tang Chuan, who was deeply cultivating, suddenly had a bright golden light shining from between his eyebrows. Then, a golden vertical eye mark suddenly appeared, emitting a scorching light!
At this moment, his mind was churning violently, and countless images uncontrollably surfaced in his mind: Tianxing Academy was engulfed in flames, and familiar figures such as Dugu Bo, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling were falling one after another under the siege of the men in black, turning the entire academy into a scorched wasteland!
"Ugh—!"
With a roar, Tang Chuan was startled awake from his cultivation state. He then opened his eyes abruptly, his eyes filled with shock, anger, and anxiety!
The next second, he stood up without hesitation and strode out of the cave.
Seeing this, Xiao Ruier, who had been standing by his side, changed her expression slightly and quickly followed, asking with concern, "What...what's wrong? What happened?"
Taking a deep breath, Tang Chuan's face looked extremely pale. He continued forward, his voice trembling slightly, and said in a low, deep voice:
"I don't know either, but I have to go back to Heaven Dou City immediately!"
"Something big is probably going to happen over there!"
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