Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Council Hall.
On the north side of the hall, facing south, the main seat held a large carved rosewood chair, its back inlaid with a massive sapphire that radiated a faint, gentle aura.
Seated atop this grand chair was a man, with two elder advisors at his side.
"Feng Zhi, this isn't like you," Bone Douluo Gu Rong said in a serious tone. "Agreeing to the Seven Star Academy's request so easily… isn't that a bit too hasty?"
Ning Fengzhi smiled slightly. "Uncle Gu, do you really think my action is hasty? Honestly, sending Rongrong to Seven Star Academy has a purpose. No matter the outcome, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect won't suffer significant losses."
"Moreover, don't you think that child, Cheng Xiao, is unusual? At such a young age, his strength is already impressive, and his Martial Soul is extremely rare on the continent. I believe it won't be long before his name resonates throughout the Soul Master world."
"Are you so certain he can achieve that?" Gu Rong frowned. "The Martial Soul Hall isn't easy to deal with. For a prodigy like him, they won't remain idle."
"Uncle Gu is right, but have you considered this—he already has connections with the Martial Soul Hall?" Ning Fengzhi's gaze deepened, his tone strategic. "Sometimes, appearances can be deceiving. A talent like Cheng Xiao… it's likely the Martial Soul Hall has its reasons to act. Ideally, I hope Rongrong can bring him under our sect's influence. That way, for a long time, our sect won't face major threats."
Merchants always calculate like this. For Ning Fengzhi, though Ning Rongrong was his daughter, ultimately the sect leadership would have to pass to her. Without strong allies, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could vanish from Douluo Continent in no time.
"Feng Zhi, are you sure you won't reconsider?" Gu Rong pondered. "I know the boy is strong, even disciplined, but would Rongrong like him? Making him our grandson-in-law… seems a bit forced."
Ning Fengzhi smiled faintly. "Uncle Gu, do you know? In this world, some things aren't just about choice. When necessary, you make necessary decisions. Perhaps in the future, it will save us considerable trouble."
"Besides, no matter how outstanding he is, he's still a child. If he's a child, treat him like one. Don't forget, my daughter, while not the best in the world, is already exceptional in both talent and appearance."
"Still, it's too early to say now. Let's wait and observe his development over the next few years to see if he truly deserves to be the grandson-in-law of our sect."
"Alright, since you say so, I have nothing more to argue." Gu Rong nodded.
"Old man, Cheng Xiao is a good kid and strong. Don't be so pessimistic. If he truly ends up with Rongrong, even if we die, we can depart in peace." Sword Douluo suddenly said.
"You old man, you think well enough," Gu Rong chuckled wryly.
"By the way, Feng Zhi, I heard that the Force Clan in Tiandou City seems to have moved, and their clan leader, Titan, appears to have been killed." Gu Rong's face grew serious.
An eighty-sixth-level Douluo dying suddenly in Tiandou City couldn't be ignored. Who knew if the next target could be themselves?
"Yes… I know about this," Ning Fengzhi nodded, pondering. "It shouldn't be a major issue. If it were the Martial Soul Hall, the Force Clan would have been wiped out long ago. Only Titan died, which is indeed strange."
Sword Douluo added, "That Titan fellow's power isn't inferior to most titled Douluos, and his defenses are strong. I really can't imagine who could have killed him in such a short time. Even if I fought with all my strength, it would take fewer than ten moves."
Facing life-and-death situations, even if Titan tried to escape, it would take some time.
Sword Douluo's grasp of combat was meticulous. Those ten moves accounted for Titan's potential escape. Otherwise, killing an eighty-sixth-level Douluo as a ninety-sixth-level first-ranked Douluo of the continent wouldn't be so easy.
Ning Fengzhi sighed. "Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu, let's not interfere in others' affairs for now. Over the past twenty years, the entire continent, even the two empires, has seen an eerily calm Soul Master world. Though we are considered one of the top three sects, I have a foreboding feeling. I estimate that in a few years, the Soul Master world will undergo earth-shattering changes."
"They say the top three sects share the same blood and roots, but when that time comes, it will still be a race to see who escapes fastest."
"Yes, we understand." Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo exchanged a glance and nodded.
Having stayed with Ning Fengzhi for so long, they realized that some things he didn't say, yet they intuitively understood his intent. Some words, indeed, need not be spoken.
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Meanwhile, Star Dou Forest.
Recently, Tang San's Soul Force cultivation speed had made a qualitative leap. Now, having just reached level forty, the Golden Iron Triangle brought him to the largest Soul Beast forest to hunt Soul Beasts.
Before Tang San lay several light-element Soul Beasts, all sprawled in pools of blood, barely clinging to life.
The species varied, most being plant-type. Except for a white tiger similar to Dai Mubai's Martial Soul, which was the weakest light-element Soul Beast among the group.
"小 San, for your fourth Soul Ring, I recommend this Glimmering Flower. Its cultivation is about six thousand years. With your current level, absorbing it should be no problem," the master advised.
"Although its attributes differ from your previously absorbed Soul Rings, it's still a plant-type Soul Beast. Absorbing it will not only enhance the resilience of your Blue Silver Grass but also provide an additional light-attribute entangling or healing Soul Skill. Then your Blue Silver Grass will have both entangling and healing properties, making it nearly impossible for same-level Soul Masters to escape your bindings."
"Most importantly, with a light attribute, suppressing the Shadows of Cheng Xiao will be effortless."
While explaining the theory, the master's gaze remained fixed on Tang San, noticing his disciple hesitated.
In theoretical matters, the master was confident none could surpass him. Yet now, his disciple doubted, even questioned him—a true humiliation!
Before the master could reprimand, Tang San shook his head seriously. "Teacher, please allow me to be willful this once. May I choose my own fourth Soul Ring?"
The words shocked the master.
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