The arrival of Xu Mingxi did not worry the disciples below, nor did it concern the noble families of Suo and Li. On the entire Qibao Mountain, only Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo knew about it.
"Hiss~, such delicious tea. The tea here is even better than that in the Star Luo Palace."
"Your Majesty is too kind, but this is just a little tea. If you like it, you may take some home."
Ning Fengzhi looked at Xu Mingxi sitting across from him, drinking tea from the cup like a cow chewing on a peony flower, and felt so heartbroken he could hardly breathe.
This was flower tea made from a snow lotus flower over three thousand years old from the far north, refined through ninety-nine and eighty-one steps.
The tea had certain nourishing effects on spiritual power and soul strength. It was specifically reserved by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for the most gifted among their geniuses.
If Xu Mingxi hadn't come in such a hurry this time, and the other tea hadn't been so mediocre, he wouldn't have used the snow lotus tea.
Though the tea was valuable, its effects were insignificant for the immense spiritual and soul power of an unrivaled Douluo. Giving it to Xu Mingxi was a waste.
Moreover, Ning Fengzhi had a nagging feeling that Xu Mingxi's visit this time was not for anything good.
Look at his past visits—either to show his strength to force them to submit, or to make the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect sit and watch as the Star Luo Empire changed its flag.
In truth, Ning Fengzhi didn't want to see any of this. He wished for the continent to remain stable so that auxiliary sects like theirs could thrive.
But how can one avoid bowing when under another's roof? After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect still had to survive within Xu Mingxi's Star Luo Empire.
Ning Fengzhi sighed, drank the lotus tea in his cup, and suddenly felt his mind clear and his thoughts quicken. Then he turned to look at the calm and composed Xu Mingxi.
"Your Majesty, if you have something to say, please speak directly. As long as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can do it, we will do our best."
"Master Ning, you're too polite. I do indeed have a small matter that I need to trouble you and the two seniors with."
If only it were really a small matter. Ning Fengzhi showed bitterness on his face. It was unlikely to be anything small if it required him and Bone Douluo. He feared he'd have to risk his life again.
Xu Mingxi ignored his expression. In the territory of the Star Luo Empire, he wasn't strong enough to resist, so naturally he had to give something in return.
"Master Ning, don't worry. There's no danger in this operation. We're just afraid the target might escape, so we're inviting the three of you as insurance."
Who could escape from you and the Star Crown Sect? Aside from Qian Daoliu, only Poseidon and Tang Chen from Sea God Island were that strong. If you were going after one of them, how could it not be dangerous?
"Your Majesty, please be direct."
"We intend to hunt Poseidon, the Sea God Douluo, in the sea."
Goodbye!
Ning Fengzhi wanted to kick Xu Mingxi out of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but he couldn't, and had to entertain him warmly.
Poseidon Douluo, in the sea, was one of the strongest on the continent—how could he be so easily dealt with? Once in contact with seawater, who could stop him?
"Your Majesty, Poseidon Douluo is extremely powerful and rarely leaves Sea God Island. The Sea God is enshrined there, and it's not easy to enter.
And even if he's lured out, the sea is his domain, making it easy for him to escape. Perhaps we should take a long-term view."
Ning Fengzhi's graceful face nearly fell apart, racking his brain to persuade Xu Mingxi to abandon this idea.
Isn't it fine now? They're hiding on Sea God Island, and their development clearly isn't faster than the Star Luo Empire.
But Xu Mingxi didn't see it that way. He just wanted to eliminate all of Tang San's wings—as he was the protagonist of the original novel—as soon as possible to avoid future trouble. The reason he had this idea was because when the Sun and Moon God gave him his origin, they told him something.
The God of Shura was temporarily removed from the position of God of Law Enforcement. The current Law Enforcement God was the God of Destruction. With his upright character, he would never allow any god to interfere in mortal affairs.
This was the main reason Xu Mingxi dared to target Poseidon. Otherwise, as long as the Sea God still lived, he wouldn't dare kill his high priest so easily.
"Master Ning, I've already contacted the Wuhun Empire. Qian Daoliu, Bibi Dong, and Golden Crocodile Douluo will also join the attack.
In addition to myself, the Star Crown Sect will send nearly half of its Titled Douluo forces, including three Super Douluo.
At that time, all you'll need to do is intercept one or two Sea God Douluo if they try to flee, and, by the way, hold off any Titled Douluo who come to support."
These straightforward words stunned Ning Fengzhi. This lineup was incredibly powerful; the Star Crown Sect was really going all out.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the White Tiger Duke's Mansion, and the seven major families behind the Spirit Arena—these were the three major powers in the Xingluo Empire outside of the Star Crown Sect—and they were indeed connected.
Ning Fengzhi could guarantee he hadn't heard of this matter from Chen Yan or Dai Feng, so the origins of these three Super Douluo were easy to guess.
How many things had the Star Crown Sect hidden? Quietly dispatching three more Super Douluo?
Wait, weren't two of them…
Ning Fengzhi suddenly recalled the Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo he had once seen outside Star Luo Mountain and realized he had scared himself earlier.
"Since Your Majesty has already assembled such a powerful team, then our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will naturally follow you to the end.
However, we must risk offending Sea God Douluo in this operation. Our sect is a small family with a small business. Perhaps the Empire could…"
"Don't worry, Sect Master Ning. Once this is done, I will personally obtain a 100,000-year spirit ring and a soul bone for the genius of your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
Today, the human side could be considered to have four peak Douluo-level combatants, and the Great Star Dou Forest no longer had the deterrent it once did.
Xu Mingxi didn't mind triggering another beast tide. Many members of the Star Crown Sect still lacked soul bones.
"Then, I will leave it to you, Your Majesty."
"Of course, but I have a small request for your noble sect, especially Senior Bone Douluo."
With the strong deterrence and the tempting offer Xu Mingxi painted, Ning Fengzhi had no choice but to agree even if he didn't want to. With Bone Douluo around, at least they could escape in time if something went wrong, right?
Having achieved his goal, Xu Mingxi returned to the Star Luo Palace. He didn't plan to inform Chen Yan and Dai Feng.
The two were strong beast-type battle spirit masters, but they wouldn't play a big role in this hunt.
And just as Xu Mingxi promised Ning Fengzhi, the danger of this siege wasn't great. At worst, Poseidon would escape back to Sea God Island.
As long as nothing unexpected happened, the lives of those involved in the operation could be fully guaranteed.