Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin arrived even earlier than Qian Yuelong had anticipated.

The "Xue Qinghe" behind them signifies that reinforcements from the Heavenly Dou Royal Knights are arriving soon.

It's not about helping them, but rather that continuing this interception mission is pointless.

Don't ask her why she didn't take advantage of the chaos and kill Tang San.

The truth is, she can't kill Tang San yet.

Tang San's Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon was personally delivered by her.

When she arrived at Shrek Academy, Tang San was still cultivating in the simulated environment room, which was when his defenses were at their weakest.

Just as she was quietly materializing her mental energy, preparing to kill Tang San, an indescribable gaze immediately fell upon her.

It cannot be looked at directly, nor can it be disobeyed.

A terrifying sense of oppression descended directly upon her soul.

It was as if the moment she made a move, that terrifying being in the shadows would also act, and everyone would perish together.

The chosen ones of every world are protected by the laws of nature.

Just like her in her previous life.

Now is not the time to kill Tang San.

Judging from the fact that 886 only intercepted her after she ascended to godhood, Qian Yuelong estimated that the opportunity to make a move against Tang San would also be when Tang San became a god.

Beings that have ascended to the status of gods are transcendent of this world and are no longer protected by the rules of Heaven.

Otherwise, 886 would have been destroyed by Heaven the moment he intercepted her.

After Qian Yuelong spoke up, Yue Guan and Gui Mei also noticed Sword Douluo Chen Xin, who was also a Title Douluo, as well as Ning Fengzhi, the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, who was the strongest support on the continent and possessed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul.

They subconsciously assumed that Qian Yuelong had called off the interception mission because of them.

"dad!"

Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up when she saw her relatives.

Having already revealed his existence, Chen Xin decisively released his martial soul and soul rings.

The sharp sword intent spread out, even making Dugu Bo, who seemed to be on the same side as Chen Xin, feel a chill.

The buzzing sword intent struck straight to the soul.

Dazzled by the sword intent, Yue Guan said coldly:

"Chen Xin, are you going to get involved in this mess too?"

"Yue Guan, Gui Mei, you are both titled Douluo, yet you are bullying a child here."

His calm voice, however, was like a sharp blade, cutting into people's hearts.

"So, your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School also intends to be our enemy?" Under the white mask, Yue Guan's expression turned ugly.

Yuelong was right to issue the order to terminate the mission; it seems the interception mission won't be completed today.

But this girl had already shown herself in front of Lordiara and the others, and the other Soul Guards knew that it was the Saintess who stepped forward to order the mission to be terminated.

The blame for failing to complete the mission fell on Yuelong.

Is it too late to pretend that Lordiara and the others perished in the mission and then eliminate them at the next opportunity?

"My heart is swaying from left to right," Yue Guan thought coldly.

“The three upper sects are of the same lineage, Yue Guan, don’t you even know this principle?” Ning Fengzhi, dressed simply, spoke calmly.

Behind him, the Crown Prince of the Heavenly Dou Empire, Xue Qinghe, dressed in equally simple clothes, took two steps forward.

Upon seeing "Xue Qinghe," Yue Guan and Gui Mei's expressions changed slightly.

They knew the true identity of the current Crown Prince of Tiandou, "Xue Qinghe".

Although Qian Daoliu's original plan was secretive, with the Spirit Hall's covert expansion, he had to communicate with Bibi Dong in order to carry it out.

Otherwise, if we accidentally hurt our own people in the future, it will cause a huge uproar.

The two exchanged a glance, and Yue Guan spoke first:

"We admit defeat today. However, this score won't just end like this."

"Everyone, retreat!"

With the two superiors agreeing, the subordinates breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Yue Guan swiftly moved towards Qian Yuelong on the hill, preparing to leave with her.

Upon seeing this scene, Dugu Bo narrowed his eyes, a flash of inspiration struck him, and he guessed Qian Yuelong's identity. He immediately felt a surge of hatred.

It's that girl again!

Despite his anger, Dugu Bo remained rational.

The fact that the other party dared to bypass the two Spirit Hall elders, Yue Guan and Gui Mei, and directly issue orders to others shows that Yue Guan's status in the Spirit Hall is only high, not low.

Dugu Bo hadn't yet considered the possibility of the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall.

In recent years, the Spirit Hall has kept a low profile in its operations and kept internal information tightly under wraps. In addition, Qian Yuelong has spent almost all of her time in the Spirit Hall Academy and rarely ventures out into the outside world, so even fewer people know her identity.

Before Yue Guan grabbed her arm, Qian Yuelong turned around and took a deep look in the direction where Ning Fengzhi was.

Xue Qinghe's gaze shifted slightly, his eyes seemingly filled with helplessness.

Ning Fengzhi, who mistakenly thought that Qian Yuelong was looking at him, was overthinking things.

He felt that the sect would be under martial law for some time to come.

The other party clearly wasn't going to let it go.

However, given the current relationship between the Spirit Hall and the two great empires, a complete breakdown in relations is probably not far off.

The necessary precautions still need to be taken.

Tell Qinghe again later to keep a close eye on the Spirit Hall's movements and to be on the safe side.

The remaining nearly a thousand men in black disappeared into the canyon like a tide in just a few breaths.

Looking at the mess left by his "colleagues," Xue Qinghe put on a distant yet approachable smile on his handsome face, stepped forward, and helped Tang San, who was bowing to "him" at Ning Fengzhi's recommendation, to his feet.

"You're welcome."

He looked at Tang San, who was flattered, and his smile deepened slightly. "I've heard my teacher say that Tang San is a genius of Shrek Academy. Meeting him today... he truly lives up to his reputation."

Tang San remained outwardly calm and composed, sensing a deeper meaning in the Crown Prince's words, but inwardly he frowned slightly, wondering if Xue Qinghe was trying to win him over.

But he thought the same as the old monster; he didn't really want to get involved in the royal struggle.

After exchanging pleasantries, Tang San looked at Xue Qinghe, who clearly also knew about the forces behind the attackers, and asked in confusion, "But Your Highness, there is something I don't understand. Since you know that the other party is the Spirit Hall, why don't you expose them directly and seize the evidence against these lawless individuals?"

"The white-robed woman who suddenly appeared and stopped them must hold an extraordinary position in the Spirit Hall. Why doesn't Your Highness capture her and use her as the strongest witness to launch an attack on the Spirit Hall?"

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe's smile turned cold, and he stared intently at Tang San: "Some things are better left unsaid. But sooner or later... they will pay the price for their actions."

"I see."

It's not that retribution won't come, it's just that the time hasn't arrived yet.

Tang San nodded knowingly, feeling that his thoughts were in sync with Xue Qinghe's at this moment.

Feeling that his teaching had been very successful, Ning Fengzhi looked with satisfaction at his disciple who was "enduring and not showing his true feelings".

His judgment was indeed correct.

A faint smile flickered in his eyes, but it was far from bottomless. Xue Qinghe naturally changed the subject and turned to prepare to rectify the discipline of the Royal Knights.

—A side note—

I added a little digression at the end of the last chapter; if you missed it, you can go back and take a look.