douluo dalu: the rise of the sacred gear sect

Inside the luxurious carriage of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, Ning Fengzhi sat in deep thought while Sword Douluo, Chen Xin, stood with his arms crossed, his gaze sharp as ever.

"Fengzhi, did you sense it?" Chen Xin finally broke the silence, his voice carrying a rare hint of solemnity.

Ning Fengzhi exhaled lightly. "You mean those two by his side? Of course, I did. My spirit power may not be as high as yours, but my instincts have never failed me. Those two… are at least Title Douluo."

Chen Xin narrowed his eyes. "At least? I could not see their depth, which means they are either equal to me or stronger. How could such individuals be following a mere child?"

Ning Fengzhi chuckled, though his eyes remained serious. "Not just any child. Xian Ye… that name is unfamiliar, but his aura was extraordinary. A fallen noble, he said? That's hardly the whole truth."

Chen Xin's expression remained cold. "A noble child having such protection is unheard of. Not even the royal family has such hidden power. If we assume these two are his protectors, what kind of force stands behind him?"

Ning Fengzhi tapped his fingers against the carriage armrest. "That is the question, isn't it? And one we must answer carefully. If a new power is rising in the Heaven Dou Empire, it is in our best interest to understand them before the other factions do."

Chen Xin let out a low hum. "Shall I investigate?"

Ning Fengzhi shook his head. "No need to act recklessly. If those two are truly Title Douluo, we don't want to provoke them without knowing their intentions. But we should establish a connection. If this Xian Ye is truly a genius, befriending him could be beneficial."

Chen Xin scoffed lightly. "You always look at the bigger picture. Fine, I won't act. But keep in mind, Fengzhi, if this Xian Ye proves to be a threat, I will not sit idly by."

Ning Fengzhi smiled, his usual gentle demeanor returning. "Of course, Uncle Chen. We simply watch and wait. But one thing is certain—today, we met someone who will shake the foundations of this world."

As the carriage continued toward its destination, both men sat in silence, their thoughts occupied by the mysterious youth and his terrifying guardians.