Chapter 145 Standoff at the Palace
"Great! It's Bone Douluo who has descended!"
The appearance of the ancient banyan tree acted as a reassurance, instantly calming the panic in the hearts of the imperial guards.
In their view, Bone Douluo was a genuine Title Douluo, whose strength was unfathomable.
As long as he takes action, that arrogant and domineering young man will be absolutely unable to cause any trouble.
However, Gu Rong did not make a move immediately, but instead scrutinized Su Mo with keen eyes.
After a moment, Gu Rong said in a deep voice, "You are... the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall, Su Mo!"
Several years ago, Su Mo left a very deep impression on Gu Rong in the Heaven Dou Arena.
Even though several years had passed and Su Mo had long since shed his youthful naivety and undergone a complete transformation in his demeanor, Gu Rong still recognized him.
After confirming Su Mo's identity, Gu Rong released his spiritual power in an attempt to probe Su Mo's strength.
But the next second, his brows furrowed.
He couldn't see through Su Mo's cultivation level at all!
How is that possible?
He is a level 93 Title Douluo with incredibly strong spiritual power. How could he not even be able to detect the cultivation level of a junior?
Could it be that the other party possesses a treasure that conceals their presence?
Or is it that... this kid's strength has reached a level that even he cannot detect?
Impossible... Absolutely impossible!
Gu Rong almost subconsciously rejected the latter guess.
How old is Su Mo?
Even if he started cultivating from the womb, and his talent was extraordinary, it would be impossible for him to reach the Title Douluo realm at such a young age.
Not to mention reaching a level that even he couldn't see through.
He must be hiding some kind of treasure to conceal his presence!
Having firmly made up his mind, Gu Rong barely managed to steady himself and spoke in a deep voice:
"Su Mo, this is the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, not a place for you to run wild! You kill people indiscriminately here; do you really not take the Heaven Dou Empire seriously?"
Su Mo sneered: "The mere Heaven Dou Empire is not worthy of my attention. Gu Rong, today's matter has nothing to do with your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. If you know what's good for you, get out of here immediately, or you will bear the consequences."
These words caused an uproar in the room.
The Imperial Guards below were filled with shock and disbelief.
"He... he actually dared to tell His Majesty Bone Douluo to get lost? This kid must be insane!"
"So what if he's the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall? With such provocation today, His Majesty will certainly not let him off the hook and will make him pay the price!"
Hearing the murmurs below and Su Mo's merciless public humiliation, Gu Rong's face was so gloomy it was almost dripping with water.
As the guardian Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he held a prestigious position and had never suffered such public humiliation before.
Even though he was furious, he still didn't make a move.
His apprehension did not stem from Su Mo himself, but from the powerful figures who might be hiding behind Su Mo, such as the Golden Crocodile Douluo.
If they really attacked Su Mo and drew out that old monster, not to mention him, even the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect might not be able to bear the consequences.
Therefore, he could only suppress his anger, fix his gaze on Su Mo, and silently wait for Ning Mingyuan and Emperor Xue Ye to arrive before making any further plans.
Just then, a series of hurried and heavy footsteps came from deep within the palace.
Two figures were seen being escorted by a large number of imperial guards as they hurried over.
The two leading figures, one with a dignified face and an imposing presence, were none other than Emperor Xue Ye of the Heaven Dou Empire.
The other person had a refined and scholarly demeanor; he was none other than Ning Mingyuan, the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Ning Mingyuan's gaze immediately fell on Su Mo, who was in mid-air.
The moment he saw the other person's face clearly, his pupils suddenly contracted. "It's Su Mo from the Spirit Hall..."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xue Ye's expression turned even more unpleasant.
Although he had never met Su Mo in person, the name was already very familiar to him.
Back then, Su Mo stirred up a storm in Heaven Dou City, and later even massacred imperial officials.
Now, he dared to come directly to his palace to cause trouble and slaughter his people again!
Emperor Xue Ye shouted sternly:
"Su Mo! How dare you slaughter my subjects in my palace? Do you have no respect for me, or for the entire Heaven Dou Empire?!"
Su Mo looked at Xue Ye and smiled disdainfully:
"Xue Ye, I have no time to waste with you. Hand over the Vast Ocean Universe Cover to me, and I will leave immediately. If you are not sensible and insist on obstructing me, then don't blame me for taking action."
"The Vast Ocean Universe Cover?" Emperor Xue Ye frowned and said sharply, "Absolutely impossible!"
As the Emperor of Heaven Dou, he naturally possessed his own dignity and bottom line.
The Vast Ocean Universe Cover is a national treasure of the empire, symbolizing the empire's glory and dignity.
He would never hand over a national treasure so easily.
If he compromised today and this matter got out, the Heaven Dou Empire would become a laughingstock across the entire continent.
Emperor Xue Ye took a deep breath and hurriedly turned to look at Ning Mingyuan, pleading:
"Sect Master Ning, I implore you and His Majesty Bone Douluo to lend me a hand in today's matter. The imperial treasure must not fall into this boy's hands, or what face will Heaven Dou have left!"
Ning Mingyuan looked serious, his brows furrowed, and he did not respond immediately.
He was also wary of the power behind Su Mo.
The Spirit Hall was at its zenith, and even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was unwilling to provoke it easily.
However, Emperor Xue Ye had already asked for help, and Su Mo's extremely arrogant words just now had also made him very unhappy.
After a moment of contemplation, Ning Mingyuan tried to persuade him:
"Your Highness, could you please leave today for my sake?"
"You?" Su Mo scoffed disdainfully, as if he had heard something utterly ridiculous.
"Sect Master Ning, you'd better think this through. If you choose to intervene today, the price your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect pays may not be one it can afford."
Whether it's the three upper sects or the two great empires, they will all become enemies of the Spirit Hall in the future.
Give him face? Does he deserve it?
Upon hearing this, Ning Mingyuan's expression instantly turned extremely ugly.
He was, after all, the Sect Master of one of the three upper sects, a man of high status who was treated as an honored guest wherever he went.
Su Mo, a junior, dared to be so arrogant!
He had lived most of his life and held a high position; when had he ever been threatened in public like this?
Su Mo's arrogance had completely crossed his bottom line!
"Gu Rong!" Ning Mingyuan roared angrily, his tone filled with fury and determination.
If they were humiliated like this by a junior today and still swallowed their anger, how would the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect maintain its foothold on the continent in the future?
Of course, he didn't dare to actually kill Su Mo; he just wanted to teach him a lesson.
Firstly, they feared that someone might be protecting him in the shadows; secondly, if they were to truly kill Su Mo, it would be tantamount to completely breaking ties with the Spirit Hall.
The consequences were far beyond what the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could bear.
At this moment, Gu Rong could no longer contain his anger.
Upon hearing Ning Mingyuan's command, he immediately responded and took action.
A massive, illusory image of a bone dragon rose into the air from behind him.
Two yellow, two purple, and five black rings rose from beneath his feet.
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