"Elder Hate - Heaven, there's no need to haggle with a junior. Ding Hao has just joined the sect not long ago and doesn't know the rules. The several elders don't need to pay attention to this. We'd better come up with a plan as soon as possible. The strength of the Taoist Sect is similar to that of our Demonic Sect. This time, if our Demonic Sect wants to succeed in seizing the treasure, we need to think carefully!" Nie Tian knew that Ding Hao would never listen to him, so he stepped forward to explain.
"Humph, forget it. Your Purgatory Demon Sect is becoming more and more arrogant. In that case, your Purgatory Demon Sect can deal with the Qingyun Sect. Our Tiansha Demon Palace is weak in power, so we'll reluctantly fight against the Red City Sect!" Elder Hate - Heaven said with a cold face.
"What do you mean, Elder Hate - Heaven? Nie Tian's original intention in coming here is just to protect Xingran. Seizing the treasure is secondary. Besides, Nie Tian is alone. How can he be compared with the two elders? Of course, the Qingyun Sect should be dealt with by your Tiansha Demon Palace. Our sect's strength is rather weak this time. We'll just hold back the Luofu Sect for the two elders. We only hope that after the two elders obtain the sword art, they can let us have a look. What do the two elders think?" As soon as Nie Tian heard what Elder Hate - Heaven said, he immediately refuted.
"Hehe, our Sword Demon Palace also has the same idea. In that case, our Sword Demon Palace will take on the remaining Red City Sect. We also hope that after your Tiansha Demon Palace obtains the treasure, you can let our palace have a look." The woman from the Sword Demon Palace said. This woman looked delicate, but her voice was a bit thick and rough, which made people feel uncomfortable all over when they heard it. It was quite unexpected.
"In that case, it's not impossible for our Tiansha Demon Palace to deal with the Qingyun Sect. Just don't take the opportunity to compete by your two sects. After our palace obtains the treasure, we will let your two sects have a look first. What do you two think?" Elder Hate - Heaven smiled smugly.
Nie Tian and the woman nodded in agreement.
Ding Hao was greatly astonished. Why was he allowed to participate in such a confidential matter? In the eyes of everyone present, he might be as insignificant as an ant and had no use at all. Maybe the people in the Purgatory Demon Sect had some expectations of him, but how could the other two sects agree to his presence? It really puzzled Ding Hao.
Just at this moment, Yin Feng's voice rang out in the courtyard.
"Yin Feng pays respects to young man Ding Hao. I wonder if it's convenient for you to receive me?"
The expressions of the people in the room changed, and their gazes all swept towards Ding Hao. Just as Ding Hao was about to get up and leave, Elder Hate - Earth sneered, "Wait a moment. What does Yin Feng want with your Purgatory Demon Sect? What we're discussing is of great importance. If this person finds out, something terrible might happen. I think he must be killed immediately!"
"Oh, Yin Feng's cultivation level is inferior to that of Elder Hate - Earth. But can the elder guarantee to kill him before he makes a sound? Hehe, Nie Tian would like to see it!" Nie Tian looked at Elder Hate - Earth with a half - smile.
As soon as Nie Tian said this, Elder Hate - Earth's face became extremely ugly, and he said, "Hate - Earth only knows that he doesn't have this ability. But since Yin Feng is coming for your Purgatory Demon Sect, it's better for you to deal with it. Otherwise..."
"I, Nie Tian, am not from the Purgatory Demon Sect. What does this have to do with me? I've already said that I'm only here to protect Xingran this time!" Nie Tian declined.
"The several elders have set up so many arrays here. Why are you afraid of someone eavesdropping? Yin Feng just wants to exchange some items with the young man. You don't need to worry about it. I won't disturb you." After saying this, Ding Hao got up from his seat.
Nie Tian secretly praised this young man for his extraordinariness. He spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly in front of these people. If this young man really belonged to the Purgatory Demon Sect, it would be a good thing.
Seeing that the people from the Purgatory Demon Sect didn't react, although the several elders were very strange, they didn't ask more questions. Moreover, the several elders were quite confident in the arrays they had set up. With Yin Feng's cultivation level, he couldn't possibly know anything.
When Ding Hao went out, he already felt two gazes fixed on him from behind. Without looking back, Ding Hao knew that they must be Du Gu Ce and Shi Yu Shuang. With the sect elders present, neither of them had the right to speak. Although their cultivation levels were still weak, they were extremely intelligent and definitely didn't mean well to him. He still needed to be careful.
Seeing Ding Hao come out, Yin Feng strode forward, holding a deep - black armor in his hand, with an extremely obsequious smile.
"Young man, don't blame Yin Feng for being impatient. As soon as the three - day period arrived, Yin Feng came to disturb you again. It's just that the Treasure - Gathering Sect's meeting will start tomorrow. Yin Feng had no choice. Don't blame me, young man. I've brought the armor. I don't know if you've successfully refined the item?" Yin Feng said.
"True Man, you're being too serious. Fortunately, I haven't failed in my mission. Ding Hao has successfully refined two Soul - Locking Rings. Here they are for you!" As he said this, he was about to hand over the Soul - Locking Rings. He paused halfway. Of course, Yin Feng knew what Ding Hao meant. He quickly presented the armor and crystals.
Yin Feng took the Soul - Locking Rings in his hand and shook them. As soon as he heard the "ying - ying" sound from the Soul - Locking Rings, he immediately beamed with joy. He carefully put them into his storage bracelet as if he had found a precious treasure.
After Ding Hao put the armor and crystals into his storage bag, he was about to leave. When Yin Feng saw this, he quickly said, "Wait a moment, young man!"
"Oh, since the exchange has been completed, what else do you want, True Man? Do you suspect that the Soul - Locking Rings refined by Ding Hao are fake?" Ding Hao asked in doubt.
"No, no. Yin Feng knows that these things are definitely good. It's just that Yin Feng doesn't know how to refine and use them. Otherwise, what's the use of getting them?" Yin Feng said.
"Oh, I see. I thought that since True Man knew about this thing, he must know it very well. It's my oversight." As he said this, he told Yin Feng the usage method. At this time, Ding Hao already knew that Yin Feng didn't fully understand the Soul - Locking Rings. It seemed that he definitely wouldn't notice the tricks he had played.
Looking at Yin Feng's expression, he seemed to be thinking about how to use the Soul - Locking Rings. Ding Hao ignored him and didn't go back to Feng Xingran's room either. Since Ding Hao knew that the several sects had already made a plan, they were just discussing the details now. Moreover, Nie Tian didn't invite him again, so Ding Hao just went back to his own room.
When he got to the room, Ding Hao took out the armor that Yin Feng had just given him. For Ding Hao, the armor didn't have much effect actually. Ding Hao's body was already extremely strong, and ordinary armor on Ding Hao's body didn't have much effect.
Ding Hao slowly injected the True Qi of the Limitless Demon Art into the armor. Suddenly, a sneer appeared at the corner of Ding Hao's mouth. It turned out that Yin Feng had also tampered with the armor. Did he think that with his low cultivation level, he couldn't see through it? Hehe. Since you're unkind, I'll be unjust. With the devouring ability of the Limitless Demon Art, he completely digested a corrosive Qi left by Yin Feng. After a while, Ding Hao felt that his cultivation level had improved again.
"Young man, your skill is miraculous, and your will is firm. You're really an outstanding figure among the new generation of our Demonic Path. I don't know which great master you're under. Nie Tian has traveled all over the Tianxuan Continent, but he doesn't know what skill you're cultivating. You keep surprising Nie Tian. But I don't know what your purpose is in this trip to the Treasure - Gathering Sect?" At this moment, Nie Tian's voice came.
"Elder Nie, don't you know that you should knock on the door when entering someone else's room? Fortunately, Ding Hao is bold. Otherwise, I would have been really scared by what you did!" When Ding Hao saw that it was Nie Tian, he was relieved, but he didn't mention what Nie Tian had asked.
Seeing that Ding Hao changed the topic, Nie Tian said, "No matter what your purpose is, since you and Xingran have reached an agreement, Nie Tian will never interfere with your actions. Strange to say, as soon as Nie Tian saw you, he knew that you're not a kind - hearted person. But Nie Tian also knows that you're a person who keeps his promise. But Nie Tian hopes that you mustn't hurt Xingran. Otherwise, even if Nie Tian has some good feelings for you, he will destroy you!"
"Elder, you're overstating it. What virtues and abilities do I, Ding Hao, have? Even if I wanted to hurt her, I don't have the ability. However, if she dares to harm me first, no matter who protects her, I will make her pay the price!" After a soft sentence, Ding Hao immediately told his thoughts.
"Alas!" Nie Tian sighed and said, "You're the one involved and can't see clearly. Don't you see that Xingran already has feelings for you? Nie Tian is a few years older. I can see Xingran's feelings for you clearly. How could she harm you?"
"What does that have to do with me? Elder, do you want to force me? To be honest, I, Ding Hao, will never be bound by this woman. If it's really as you said, I also hope that you can solve it yourself. Besides, every time this woman sees me, she either yells or wants to kill me. How can I bear this kind of 'love'?" Ding Hao said lightly.
"I knew you were a heartless person. Of course, Nie Tian has advised Xingran, but she hasn't realized this yet. Alas, emotional matters are the most difficult to handle. Even if I have the intention, I'm powerless. I only hope that you'll be merciful and don't hurt her too deeply. That's all I have to say. It's up to you whether you listen or not."
After saying this, Nie Tian shook his head and left. His thin and lonely figure was indescribably desolate.