From the very beginning, Ning Rongrong had always wanted to replace Dugu Yan and become Ye Yu's main wife.
In her heart, she had never been convinced by Dugu Yan.
But this time, with Ye Yu establishing the Creation Temple—
Dugu Bo and the Nine-Hearted Begonia Clan had chosen to join.
Yet her father, Ning Fengzhi, had not led the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan to do the same.
Because of this, Ning Rongrong felt that merely standing beside Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling made her seem lesser, without the confidence to continue contending for Dugu Yan's position.
Such an outcome was something Ning Rongrong could never accept.
No!
She had to return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and speak to her father directly!
Ye Yu was no longer just a peerless genius—his strength now was unrivaled beneath the heavens.
Even Tang Chen, the previous Clear Sky Douluo, who had brought Tang San to storm the imperial palace, had been effortlessly dealt with by Ye Yu.
At present, Ye Yu's strength had already surpassed Limit Douluo.
He had even begun collecting the Power of Faith, preparing to become a god!
For such a son-in-law, what shame was there in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan pledging allegiance?
At worst, in the future, her children with Ye Yu could inherit the Creation Temple!
Ning Rongrong still remembered her father often telling her—
Broaden your horizons.
But now, why had her father's horizons become so narrow?
Filled with indignation and frustration, she bade farewell to the Dugu residence and set out for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.
Nor was Ning Rongrong the only one.
The One-Horned Fire Tyrant Dragon Clan behind Huo Wu, and the Ice Phoenix Clan behind Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er, had also merely sent envoys with congratulations and gifts, without joining.
But once they learned that Ye Yu's Creation Temple was not just a name—that he had already begun collecting faith and walking the path to godhood—
Whether it was Huo Wu, who had already received the chance to evolve her Martial Soul, or Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er, who had yet to, all three sisters returned to their clans after leaving the Dugu residence.
Their intent was clear: persuade their clans to join the Creation Temple.
After all, legend said that Spirit Hall was founded by a god—the Angel God.
If the Angel God could create the renowned Spirit Hall, then why couldn't Ye Yu, now on the path to godhood, create a new "Spirit Hall" of his own in the future?
And right now was the best time to secure a stake at the very beginning!
After leaving the Dugu residence, Ning Rongrong hurried back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, arriving at the base of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
Inside the first-floor main hall of the pagoda, Ning Fengzhi was together with Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo.
Because the clan had remained secluded, and news spread slowly across the Douluo Continent, they were only partially informed of recent events.
Yes, many major incidents had occurred lately:
The deaths of Fourth Prince Xue Beng and Prince Xue Xing.
Tang Chen bringing Tang San to storm the palace.
And Ye Yu leading the Royal Knight Regiment alongside Heaven Dou's Spirit Master forces to annihilate the Clear Sky Clan.
But due to safety precautions during the palace lockdown, Qian Renxue had only deployed Spirit Hall's Spirit Masters disguised as guards to secure the gates and passages.
The attempt by Tang Chen and Tang San had been witnessed only by those Spirit Hall guards.
And they, naturally, would never reveal such information.
Thus, no news of their identities had leaked.
To the residents of Heaven Dou City, all they saw was a towering blue crystal pillar piercing the heavens, while black thunderclouds blotted out the sky.
Bolts of lightning descended, striking two figures bound to the crystal pillar, their screams echoing as they were burned into charred husks.
But the identities of those two figures remained unknown.
As for Ye Yu's campaign against the Clear Sky Clan with the Royal Knights and imperial Spirit Masters—that too was a secret operation, leaving the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan unaware.
At present, Ning Fengzhi only knew two things: Qian Renxue had executed Xue Beng and Xue Xing, and two unidentified individuals had attempted to break into the palace, only to be captured by Ye Yu and killed by heavenly thunder.
He had not investigated further into their identities.
Still, regarding Qian Renxue's execution of Xue Beng and Xue Xing, Ning Fengzhi fully agreed.
The Heaven Dou Emperor was gravely ill, and the throne's succession was unstable. Both Xue Beng and Xue Xing were dangerous factors threatening Prince Xue Qinghe's position.
Removing them was the most secure option!
"Father!"
At the gates of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, Ning Rongrong appeared, her exquisite and noble face puffed up with anger, cheeks flushed as she spoke in a voice full of grievance.
"Rongrong, you're back?"
Seeing her, Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo were delighted and hurried to greet her.
"Rongrong, let Grandpa Bone give you a hug!"
Bone Douluo Gu Rong laughed heartily, spreading his arms wide.
But Ning Rongrong, fuming, folded her arms tightly across her chest.
Her delicate face puffed up like a bun, and her sapphire-like eyes glared at Ning Fengzhi in clear dissatisfaction.
"What's wrong? Did Father do something to upset you?"
Seeing his daughter looking at him so unhappily, Ning Fengzhi felt both amused and bewildered.
He hadn't even seen her much lately—how could she suddenly be angry?
"Hmph!"
Ning Rongrong gave a cold snort, her voice dripping with disdain.
"Father, you always said I lacked vision."
"But this time, I think it's you who lacks vision!"
"You've disappointed me far too much!"
Her scorn left Ning Fengzhi utterly baffled.
"How have I no vision?" he asked in confusion.
"Do you even know that Ye Yu has founded the Creation Temple?" Ning Rongrong demanded angrily.
"Of course I know," Ning Fengzhi frowned.
"Upon hearing the news, I already sent men to deliver gifts and congratulations. What of it?"
But this only enraged Ning Rongrong further.
"Just sending congratulations is enough?!"
"Father, Ye Yu is your future son-in-law. Sending gifts is the bare minimum!"
"Beyond that, Ye Yu has helped our Ning Clan fulfill its greatest wish—he evolved my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!"
"Such immense grace, and you would forget it?"
"Do you know that Grandpa Dugu and Lingling's family have already joined the Creation Temple?"
"Dugu Yan's clan and Lingling's clan are already in. Yet our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan sends only token gifts!"
"How can I ever compete with Dugu Yan for the position of principal wife like this?"
"Father, Ye Yu is your son-in-law, and he has done us an immeasurable favor. Now, he has even reached the realm of Limit Douluo and begun gathering faith to step onto the path of godhood!"
"Would it really disgrace our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan to pledge allegiance to him?"
"What?!"
Hearing Ning Rongrong claim that Ye Yu had already become a Limit Douluo and embarked on the path to godhood, Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo all widened their eyes in shock.
Their hearts were filled with disbelief.
How could that be possible? Ye Yu was, what, twenty-five at most?
Not even thirty years old, and already about to become a god?
Impossible! Absolutely impossible!
Ning Fengzhi nearly shouted aloud in denial.