Chapter 355: Chapter 355: The Cage
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In the Great Spirit Arena of Heaven Dou City, Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament continued to heat up. The events of that evening seemed to have no impact on the competition.
On the dias, Ning Fengzhi sat in his seat, one hand supporting his cheek, his gaze indifferent as he watched the spirit battles between the two teams on the stage. There was no expression on his face, calm as water.
His usual warm and gentle smile, like a spring breeze, did not appear on his face today.
Even amidst the loud cheers and passionate atmosphere in the venue, his mood remained unruffled.
The joys and sorrows of humans vary, I just find them noisy.
Indeed, Ning Fengzhi had no mood to appreciate any match at the moment. Although there was no expression on his face, deep within, he felt extremely restless.
And he was not alone in feeling this way. The other big shots on the dias also wore the same expression, seemingly preoccupied and absent-minded. The passionate atmosphere in the competition venue seemed out of sync with their mood.
The only person who seemed normal was Bishop Salas, who sat to the right of the Heaven Dou Emperor.
He was in a very good mood, watching the matches on the stage with great interest, a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth, feeling a sense of satisfaction and even wanting to hum a tune.
But he felt it was too ostentatious and restrained his overly excited emotions.
The events of that evening had left a deep impression on the minds of these big shots.
Zeng Yi turned out to be the fiancé of the Spirit Hall's Holy Saintess?
This news caused a huge uproar, keeping countless people awake all night.
You see, Zeng Yi is a direct disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Sword Douluo. If he has entered into an engagement with the Holy Saintess of the Martial Spirit Hall, what does this represent? The major forces were well aware of the implications.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has actually formed an alliance with the Martial Spirit Hall!
First of all, as one of the top three sects, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is currently the strongest in the Seven Sects. And the Martial Spirit Hall is a behemoth, the strongest force on the entire continent.
If these two forces were to join together, the balance of power on the Douluo Continent, which has been peaceful for many years, would be instantly overturned.
It could be said that even if these two forces did not unite, just their individual strength alone would be unmatched by any other force.
But when two formidable individuals who are not to be trifled with join forces, then...
If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect were to join forces with the Martial Spirit Hall, with their terrifying combined strength, who else on this continent could resist them if they had any plans to unify the entire continent?
After receiving this news, the sects that had long sided with the Martial Spirit Hall were naturally overjoyed, while those who were still observing secretly trembled in fear.
Not to mention them, even the Heaven Dou Empire and Star Luo empires were extremely nervous.
This was not a joking matter; as long as a slight misstep was taken, it could mean the destruction of a empire.
Among them, the Heaven Dou Emperor, the ruler of the Heaven Dou Empire, felt particularly awkward upon learning that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had formed a bond with the Martial Spirit Hall.
The current strength of the Heaven Dou Empire was not that great, especially when it came to top battle power. Although it was a large empire, it was still too weak in the face of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Who made them have a Title Douluo; someone with such powerful strength!
Regarding the betrayal of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Heaven Dou Emperor could hardly say anything. After all, the other party's fist was stronger, so he had to swallow this dumb loss.
Ning Fengzhi was also very angry. He did not expect that the Martial Spirit Hall would stoop so low. After seeing Zeng Yi's formidable strength, and fearing that their championship would be compromised, the Martial Spirit Hall not only took Zeng Yi into custody but also claimed that they wanted him to spend some time with their Holy Saintess to foster their relationship.
This was a minor issue. The main problem was letting Zeng Yi know that he had been deceived and fearing that he would expose the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Originally, Ning Fengzhi intended to discuss this matter with Zeng Yi at some point, at least before the final stage of the competition, before going to the Martial Spirit City. However, he knew Zeng Yi's character very well. If he found out that he had been deceived, that he inexplicably had another engagement, he would definitely run away. Ning Fengzhi could not force Zeng Yi to stay in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. With Zeng Yi's talent, he could never treat him like that.
Ning Fengzhi had thought that after Zeng Yi formed a deep bond with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he would inform him about this matter. At that time, if Zeng Yi did not agree to the engagement, he would not force him.
Because, at that time, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would have the power to go back on their word.
Yes, at this critical juncture, Sword Douluo had broken through the Rank 97. With his current strength at this level, along with Bone Douluo and the assistance of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, this kind of strength would not be falsified by the Martial Spirit Hall.
And Ning Fengzhi also saw another possibility.
It was Tang San.
Ning Fengzhi already knew who Tang San's father was, the person who had given the Martial Spirit Hall a huge headache over a decade ago. Since that person's son had appeared, it was natural that the person himself would also appear.
Behind them stood the Clear Sky Sect, one of the top three sects.
Ning Fengzhi's daughter, Ning Rongrong, and Zeng Yi were both good friends of that person's son. If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was in trouble, they would naturally not stand idly by.
With the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Clear Sky Sect, they would be able to resist the Martial Spirit Hall.
Unfortunately, Ning Fengzhi had made a miscalculation. The Martial Spirit Hall had made a decisive move and immediately took Zeng Yi away.
If he had told Zeng Yi about the matter earlier, things would not have turned out this way.
As soon as he thought of this, Ning Fengzhi regretted it immensely.
Now, almost all eyes were focused on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. The Martial Spirit Hall's move made it difficult for Ning Fengzhi to handle.
In the competition venue, the atmosphere was already fiery. However, the audience did not know that behind the seemingly calm Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament, various forces were already in a state of hidden turbulence.
"The next match: Heaven Dou Imperial Academy Second Team v/s the Skywater Academy Team!"
With the referee's shout, the screams and cheers of the spectators became even louder and more passionate. Everyone knew that both teams were strong contenders and the showdown between them would be incredibly exciting, a feast for the eyes.
And indeed, this match was already a treat for the spectators.
But what surprised them the most was that this time, the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy Second Team did not send out just one person to compete, but seven.
And the person they were most looking forward to, Zeng Yi, was absent today. Instead, seven young ladies with graceful figures, youth, and exceptional temperament took the stage.
On the battle stage, fourteen people from the two teams, unexpectedly all beautiful young ladies. This was something that the spectators did not anticipate.
"So this is the stage of the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament? Ah, wow! My blood is boiling! I'm getting excited! Hahaha..." Hong Jie immersed herself in the passionate and fiery atmosphere of the competition venue, her face filled with unstoppable excitement.
"Let's give it our all!"
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A crimson glow spread across the sky, and the sun gradually turned red.
On the official road under the setting sun, a carriage was slowly moving forward.
As it moved further away, the only sounds were the neighing of the spirited horses and the clatter of their hooves on the ground.
After what seemed like a long time, a bustling city appeared in the carriage's sight.
It seemed close, yet also far.
Suddenly, the curtain was lifted, revealing a face as beautiful as a fairy.
Qian Renxue looked at the distant city, her eyes filled with nostalgia and a flash of complexity, before letting out a soft sigh.
"We're almost at the Martial Spirit Hall."
Qian Renxue seemed to be speaking to someone inside the carriage, but apart from her, there was no one else in the spacious and luxurious carriage.
"Understood."
The person who answered her was not inside the carriage; the voice came from the top of the carriage. It sounded indifferent, devoid of any other emotions, as if everything was inconsequential and of no concern.
Zeng Yi was lying on the top of the carriage, resting his head on his hands and a blade of grass in his mouth. He squinted his eyes lazily, and a strand of hair in front of his forehead gently swayed in the mild breeze.
After hearing Qian Renxue's words, he lazily sat up, as if he had just woken up.
Gazing at the direction the carriage was moving, at the eventual destination, the massive city, the headquarters of the Martial Spirit Hall.
As the headquarters of the Martial Spirit Hall, the prosperity of the Martial Spirit City far surpassed even the imperial cities of the two major empires.
Even though it was still far away, Zeng Yi could still see the neon lights illuminating the prosperous city.
Under the setting sun, the Martial Spirit City appeared extraordinarily beautiful.
But Zeng Yi knew that no matter how prosperous and beautiful it was, it was nothing more than a cage to him.
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