novelraw Chapter 462 Change of Atmosphere
Chapter 462 Change of Atmosphere
Chapter 462 Change of Atmosphere
With the plan in place, time seemed to fly by at an accelerated pace, and the atmosphere between the Elder Hall and the Spirit Hall became increasingly tense.
As Qian Renxue's message from Seagod Island arrived at the Elder Hall, the atmosphere between the two sides became even more tense.
However, at the same time, the golden light above the Elder Hall was much dimmer than before, and the change was clearly visible to the naked eye.
During this period, even people in the city talked about this quite a bit.
However, as a slight leak of the change in atmosphere between the Elders' Hall and the Spirit Hall leaked out, some astute individuals quickly noticed the shift, and the discussion about the matter within Spirit City quickly subsided.
That day, Tang Qi was training with Jiang Qianjing and was covered in sweat.
The growing sense of urgency immersing them in their training, they began training before dawn every day and didn't return to rest until the moon was high in the sky.
We're back!
boom!
Along with this sound came the sound of Tang Qi crashing into a tree.
"Sister Na?" Tang Qi patted the dry twigs and leaves off her clothes and looked up at Yan's back.
Hu Liena smiled and nodded, "We're back."
"How is it? We haven't heard from you guys for a while, and we figured you must be at a crucial point, so we didn't ask too many questions." Tang Qi jogged over and circled around Hu Liena.
Hmm, he doesn't look like he's injured.
"Alright, stop spinning around, it's really nothing." Hu Liena pointed a finger at Tang Qi's forehead. "Besides, a lot of people from Lao Xu's side have come over, so nothing will happen."
As she spoke, she walked inside, casually brushing the leaves off Tang Qi's hair. "How did you manage to contact Lao Xu and the others? I remember they hadn't left their contact information when we left."
There was nothing to hide, so Tang Qi quickly recounted what had happened and then pressed for details about what had occurred over there.
At this point, Hu Liena's smile faded, her eyes lowered slightly, and her previous joy vanished. "That's one of their larger strongholds. We'll talk about the rest when we get back."
Tang Qi's eyes flickered slightly, and she suddenly remembered the first time they met when they went out as children.
Tang San interrupted her thoughts, "Let's go, that's enough training for today, let's go back first."
None of them had any objections. As planned, once Hu Liena and the others returned, they would be able to launch an attack on Qian Daoliu.
Judging by the time, news of Qian Renxue should have arrived by now.
The group exchanged glances, their lips curving into similar smiles.
Back at their usual spot, the group immediately settled into their preferred positions.
As soon as she sat down, Hu Liena grabbed a cushion from the side and began to recount what had happened during this time and the situation inside the stronghold.
"This base is responsible for planting marks, marking those who are unwilling to join but have good talent and strength."
“Those who are marked will not resist and will be loyal to the end. Compared to the strongholds we have discovered before, this stronghold has a mature production line.”
After a pause, Hu Liena frowned slightly and continued, "Besides these, there is another one deeper inside: the dueling arena."
Hu Liena paused again for a moment, and finally chose a more euphemistic word, "Those who are not highly regarded and whose strength is slightly weaker basically cannot leave there."
As for why they are considered "basic," it's because they will be the first to be sacrificed if necessary.
Everyone guessed what was left unsaid, and there was a moment of silence.
"How are those marked dealt with?" Xie Yue looked at Hu Liena, his brows furrowing slightly.
Yan immediately sat up straight, finally finding a chance to interject, "Those people weren't dealt with by us. Old Xu said they have a way to remove the mark."
"There weren't many people, so we didn't pay much attention to them."
Tang Qi, "He went in person?"
"You're not talking about Ice Feather Sea, are you?"
Yan nodded first, then shook his head.
It was Lao Xu who went there, but he wasn't sure if Bing Linghai was the one who resolved the mark.
However, it's highly likely to be the Ice Feather Sea.
Seeing this, Tang Qi didn't ask any further questions.
Since they can't do anything about these people anyway, they might as well let Lao Xu handle these troubles.
However, Bing Linghai probably won't have time to contact anyone during this period, and it would be bad if something unexpected happened if this group of people wasn't dealt with soon.
Tang San leaned back on the armrest of his chair, resting his chin on one hand. "Since someone else is handling it, we don't need to worry about it. The important thing is the news that Bing Linghai recently sent us; he's planning to coordinate with us from the inside."
"Now?" Zhang Ping looked at Tang San in surprise.
She has the least interaction with Bing Linghai, but logically speaking, Bing Linghai shouldn't be making a move at this stage.
Unless he sensed something was wrong.
Almost everyone thought of this at the same time.
"But if Qian Daoliu really started to doubt Bing Linghai, why didn't he take action?" Tang Qi didn't believe that Qian Daoliu, with his ruthlessness, would leave anyone who had doubts behind.
Xie Yue curled her lips into a mocking chuckle, "It's not that he doesn't want to take action, but the recent events have left him no choice."
“Taking this opportunity to make a move is a good option. Who knows if Qian Daoliu has any other tricks up his sleeve?” Jiang Qianjing said slowly.
Tang San nodded, settling the matter, and then asked about another matter, "Have you discovered any other strongholds there?"
Having been entrenched for so long, there must be some connection between the strongholds.
As long as they discover a clue, they can always find some information by following the slightest trace.
However, Hu Liena and Yan both shook their heads to indicate no.
There isn't even a single clue?
Tang Qi lowered her eyes and pondered. Wouldn't this prevent her from causing trouble for Qian Daoliu?
Jiang Qianjing squeezed her hand, and her slender fingers quickly caught Tang Qi's eye. "You can ask Lao Xu, he might have some information."
Others may not know, but Bingling Hai should have some information. Since they're going to take action anyway, why not go all out?
Moreover, Qian Daoliu had caused them a lot of trouble during this period, and they had lost many people.
After roughly agreeing on the plan, Tang San got up and prepared to go to Bibi Dong's place.
Tang Qi immediately got up; she needed to contact Lao Xu as soon as possible, the sooner the better.
Over here, Bibi Dong listened to Tang San's report, a hint of pleasure flashing in her eyes.
She turned to look at the location of the Elders' Hall; now, it was her turn to make her move.
Qian Daoliu, if news of your injury reaches Qian Renxue's ears, what choice will she make?
Tang San saw the fleeting coldness in Bibi Dong's eyes but remained silent, instantly guessing her thoughts.
Besides, he could feel that the weight on Bibi Dong's heart seemed to have eased a bit.
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Since Hu Liena and the others returned, the atmosphere in the Spirit Hall and the Elder Hall has become even more tense.
Qian Daoliu sat atop the tower, his deep eyes gazing ahead, as if peering through layers of obstruction into a certain direction, or perhaps seeing nothing at all. "Can anyone tell me why the news of the incident at the island outpost is only arriving now?"
His deep voice carried an immense authority, and the slightly weathered tone made the people below dare not look up, freezing them in place.
Seeing that no one answered, Qian Daoliu released his aura, instantly frightening the people below into a cold sweat. Finally, they turned their gaze to the middle-aged man in a dark purple robe.
The man swallowed hard, his voice trembling noticeably, "Reporting to the High Priest, we received news from His Highness that Tang Chen is obstructing her actions on Seagod Island..."
"You mean, this is Xue'er's fault?"
It was clearly a question, yet it made the man afraid to continue, cold sweat dripping down his face and onto the ground.
"Take him away." Qian Daoliu said no more. He struck the man with his soul power, instantly crippling him without him even uttering a cry.
Bibi Dong, oh Bibi Dong, do you really not care about Xue'er at all?
He could already guess Bibi Dong's next move; it was a blatant conspiracy, but he couldn't ignore Xue'er.
His Cher is the one with the best chance of inheriting the position of angel.
As long as his Xue'er inherits the divine position, then it will all be worthwhile.
Ha, but he didn't expect that Tang Chen, that old bastard, would still be alive after all these years of silence, and even find Xue'er.
"You lot, set off for Seagod Island immediately to ensure Xue'er's safety." Qian Daoliu's gaze swept over three of the elders.
The Golden Crocodile Douluo at the forefront stepped forward, "Grand Elder..."
"Do as I say." Qian Daoliu interrupted Golden Crocodile Douluo, "Only the few of you can guarantee Xue'er's safety."
After saying this, he closed his eyes and stopped talking, waving his hand to signal the people below to leave.
Golden Crocodile Douluo gave Qian Daoliu a deep look, then turned and left.
He had a premonition that this might be his last time in the Elders' Hall.
He had long heard of Tang Chen's reputation, and although there had been no news of him for many years, he did not believe that Tang Chen was someone they could easily manipulate.
Moreover, they did have information about Poseidon Island.
Ensuring His Highness's safety while also ensuring he completes the test is an incredibly difficult task, making it extremely challenging to escape unscathed.
The moment Golden Crocodile Douluo left, Bibi Dong received the news. She fiddled with the chess pieces in her hand, a cold smile in her eyes.
She had been waiting for this day for far too long, but she couldn't rush it, or she would easily ruin everything.
She then told Tang Qi and his sister the news and told them to be extra careful during this time.
If they started with Qian Renxue, Qian Daoliu might naturally turn his attention to them as well.
Hearing Bibi Dong's instructions, Tang Qi nodded obediently, understanding the current situation.
A few days later, news came from Lao Xu that they did indeed know the approximate location of a stronghold.
Upon seeing the message, the brother and sister exchanged a glance, a smile appearing in their eyes.
The opportunity is here.
They quickly relayed the next steps and then resumed their cultivation.
Besides improving their strength, it's also about ensuring their own safety; they absolutely cannot afford to falter at this crucial moment.
Although they didn't have to lift a finger this time, it meant that things wouldn't be peaceful from now on.
Furthermore, Qian Daoliu is not a kind person to begin with, and if he is not careful, he might fall into some kind of dirty trick, and then it would be too late to cry.
As they expected, Qian Daoliu did indeed turn his attention to them, or more precisely, to Tang Qi.
After all, you have to pick on the weak. Among these people, Tang Qi is the only one who doesn't have any offensive methods. As long as she's alone, there are plenty of ways to catch her.
Unfortunately, since Jin E left, Tang Qi has almost never gone out. Even when she does go out, she is never alone, leaving them no opportunity to make a move.
Just as the seven were sparring, the large stronghold located at the border between Tiandou and Xingluo was besieged and destroyed.
Upon receiving the signal, Qian Daoliu immediately dispatched people to try and salvage what they could.
Unfortunately, by the time his men arrived, the place had already been completely destroyed.
“Bibi Dong! She truly deserves to be the Pope I personally chose.”
Looking at the location of the Spirit Hall, Qian Daoliu uttered these words with a gloomy expression, a half-smile playing on his lips.
However, before he could make any arrangements, one bad news after another came in, and his face grew increasingly gloomy.
Suppressing his anger, he arranged everything one by one. His face darkened completely, becoming somewhat distorted. "Bi, Bi, Dong!"
boom!--
A loud bang came from not far away, accompanied by a huge impact and a lot of noise.
Qian Daoliu suddenly unleashed a powerful aura and flashed to the location where the loud noise came from.
The moment he arrived, a loud bang erupted. Although it didn't cause any visible damage to Qian Daoliu, it did injure him.
This is enough.
In the conference room where Tang Qi and the others were staying, Bing Linghai and Su Qi arrived along with the news.
"Welcome back!" Tang Qi greeted the two with a smile, and used the Gem Orchid to hand them warm water. "Sit wherever you like."
Bing Linghai removed his hood, and then casually removed Su Qi's hood as well, a faint smile appearing in his eyes, "Long time no see."
Su Qi didn't speak, silently following Bing Linghai and sitting down next to him.
His sturdy body squeezed into a small beanbag chair with Bing Linghai, and the way he tried to shrink himself was somewhat comical.
Tang Qi looked at the two of them curiously.
Bing Linghai remained silent for a moment, then got up and moved to a different spot, making sure the two of them were comfortable.
"What are your plans next?" Bing Linghai asked, holding a warm cup in her hands.
Tang Qi shook her head. "There's nothing to do for now. Someone else is doing what needs to be done. You've just come back, so why don't you take a good rest?"
"If you feel restless, why don't you come with us tomorrow to see the kids who are preparing for the Soul Master Competition?"
Upon hearing this, Bing Linghai nodded in agreement, then looked at Su Qi beside him and said, "Su Qi won't go; he needs to rest."
Upon hearing his words, Su Qi stared blankly at Bing Linghai, her eyes filled with displeasure.
"Be good." Bing Linghai raised his hand and patted his head, patiently comforting him.
Jian Binglinghai truly showed no sign of changing his mind, which is why Suqi reluctantly agreed.
Noticing this change, Tang Qi immediately had someone take Su Qi to the prepared room to rest. After the door was closed, she looked at Bing Linghai with a puzzled expression.
"His talent and strength are too good." Bing Linghai withdrew his gaze and leaned back wearily.