of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School!
Council Hall!
"Sect Master, the situation in the Star Dou Great Forest is dire. Since three months ago, all Soul Masters who entered the Star Dou Great Forest have perished.
Even Soul Douluo level experts haven't escaped. Now, no one dares to enter the Star Dou Great Forest.
Many of our disciples need to hunt for Soul Rings. Without entering the Star Dou Great Forest, their path to obtaining Soul Rings is much narrower, especially for members above the Soul King level, who all require ten-thousand-year-level Soul Rings.
Without entering the Star Dou Great Forest, they simply cannot find suitable ten-thousand-year-level Soul Rings in the Soul Hunting Forests of other countries.
Therefore, they implore Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo to lead them into the Star Dou Great Forest to help them obtain Soul Rings."
"No! Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo are the two pillars of our sect. We cannot afford any problems.
Since the upheaval in the Star Dou Great Forest, no Title Douluo has entered. No one knows the situation inside.
We only have two Title Douluos. If we rashly go and cause losses, who will be responsible?"
"That's right. If no other powerful figures have stepped forward, we mustn't be the first to act.
It's not just our sect's disciples who need spirit rings; everyone is currently unable to enter the Star Dou Great Forest.
The problem is right in front of us, so why are we in such a hurry?
There's the Spirit Hall and the two great empires ahead. If they don't step in to solve the problem for the spirit master world, there's no need for us to be the first to stand up.
Those three powers are probably more anxious than we are; their number of spirit masters far exceeds ours."
"Sect Master, I think we should observe the situation and wait for the Spirit Hall's reaction.
In recent times, the Spirit Hall has secretly contacted the Lower Four Sects; their ambitions are obvious. If they want to unify the continent, now is the time for them to show their strength.
At that time, let the Spirit Hall investigate the situation in the Star Dou Great Forest so we can prepare a countermeasure."
...
Ning Fengzhi sat at the head of the table, with Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo on either side, quietly listening to the argument among the sect elders and venerables below.
Some believe that with the Clear Sky Sect in seclusion, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect remaining silent, and the Lower Four Sects struggling to survive, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, currently the strongest of the seven major sects, should seize the opportunity to lead soul masters against the Star Dou Great Forest.
This would gain recognition from the soul master world and solidify the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's reputation and status in the Douluo Continent.
However, a large group opposes this.
The situation within the Star Dou Great Forest is unclear. A hasty attack, even if successful, could lead to defeat against the powerful soul beasts. The two great empires and the Spirit Hall are unlikely to offer assistance, and
the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would be the first to perish.
Risk and opportunity coexist!
Not only the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, but many powerful forces with Soul Douluo-level or higher have considered this possibility.
However, the Star Dou Great Forest has always been synonymous with mystery and power. Even before this sudden change, few forces dared to confront it directly.
Therefore, these powerful forces are quietly waiting for the two great empires, the three upper sects, and the Spirit Hall to step forward.
"Alright, everyone, stop discussing!"
Ning Fengzhi spoke up, stopping the chatter in the hall.
Once the hall quieted down, Ning Fengzhi spoke with a serious expression.
"Sword Tree has secretly gone to the Star Dou Great Forest. The situation there is far more complicated than we imagined.
You all know Uncle Jian's strength, but last time in the Star Dou Great Forest, he didn't even enter the inner circle.
Uncle Jian, why don't you tell them?"
At this moment, Sword Douluo stood up.
"The soul beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest have already formed a common ruler. They obey powerful soul beasts. Even on the outer perimeter, there are already many ten-thousand-year-old soul beasts stationed there. They are ruthless towards any soul master who enters the Star Dou Great Forest.
Any encounter inevitably leads to a life-or-death battle, and it's an organized and coordinated battle.
I secretly entered the Star Dou Great Forest, and before I even stepped into the inner circle, I was targeted by a three-headed Crimson Demon Hound and fought it.
In the end,
I was no match for it. And
that's not the most terrifying part. While I was fighting the three-headed Crimson Demon Hound, there were even more powerful ones deep in the forest..." "The spirit beasts have emerged.
If I hadn't retreated decisively then, I might still be stuck there!
There are definitely very powerful spirit beasts appearing in the Star Dou Great Forest, and not just one or two, but they are resisting spirit masters.
This is no longer a problem that our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, a single sect, can solve.
This is a problem that the entire spirit master world, all of humanity, will face.
I can already foresee that a war between humans and spirit beasts is about to break out!"
Sword Douluo's words plunged the hall into silence. They had never imagined that the Star Dou Great Forest had become so complex.
In fact, what they didn't know was that if it weren't for the fact that before Di Tian and the other ferocious beasts emerged from seclusion, evil spirit masters had entered the Star Dou Great Forest and launched an internal war among the spirit beasts, consuming a considerable number of them...
It's estimated that Di Tian has already launched a war between humans and soul beasts.
However, what they couldn't have imagined was that this upheaval in the Star Dou Great Forest was caused by their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's son-in-law.
It was Ma Hongjun who allowed Di Tian and the other ferocious beasts to emerge from seclusion ahead of schedule.
"The sect needs disciples who can advance their soul rings. The Second Elder will lead a team to hunt soul beasts kept by the Heavenly Dou Royal Family in the forest. I have already obtained permission from Emperor Xue Ye.
If more are needed, the Second Elder will lead a team to hunt in the Sunset Forest and other great forests.
As for the Star Dou Great Forest, do not go there for now. Wait patiently.
Order the sect disciples to cultivate diligently. Unrest is likely to occur soon, so prepare in advance."
...
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's Soul Master Training Ground!
At this moment, a group of young men and women are conducting practical training here. They are paired up and cooperating with each other in battle.
Ning Huahua and Di Xin of the Hua Xin combination are fighting against Gu Tianlong and Yue Ruying of the Tian Yue combination.
The Dust Pearl Duo, consisting
of Jiang Zhu and Chen Cheng, the Seven Treasures Spirit Cat Duo, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing,
along with Sausage Bread, Oscar, and Xiao Yuanyuan,
watched from the sidelines.
This generation of youths was gradually becoming the backbone of their sects.
All four present had reached the Soul Emperor level. Ning Huahua's support doubled Di Xin's water elemental martial soul strength, increasing all aspects by 60%, allowing Di Xin to fight two opponents simultaneously.
However, Gu Tianlong and Yue Ruying were also very strong, one a powerful attacker and the other agile, employing both melee and ranged attacks. Although Di Xin's water elemental control was extremely strong, he still couldn't withstand their combined strength.
Especially Gu Tianlong, whose Bone Dragon martial soul had received a Celestial-grade upgrade, greatly enhancing its attack power, while Di Xin's water elemental control was too weak to restrain the Bone Dragon.
Under Yue Ruying's interference, Di Xin's soul skills were difficult to unleash; flying soul masters are inherently very effective against control and support soul masters.
The Xin-Hua Duo was defeated!
"Sister Di Xin, I finally defeated you!"
Yue Ruying flew down quickly, supporting Di Xin and saying happily.
"Hmph, it's all thanks to your man!"
"Your Hua Hua isn't good enough, want to switch? Hehe!"
"Xiao Ying, how can you say that? What's wrong with me?"
"Alright, alright, you two come down, it's our turn."
Ning Rongrong pulled Zhu Zhuqing off the stage, urging them to leave the Soul Fighting Area.
"Brother Cheng, Sister Jiangzhu, let's have a three-hundred-round battle!"
"Nine Treasures Spin Out with Glazed Glass!
First, Strength,
Second, Speed
..."
Ning Rongrong held up the Seven Treasure Glazed Glass Pagoda, and streams of light fell onto Zhu Zhuqing's body.
Both of them had five soul rings.
Jiangzhu and Chen Cheng also walked onto the stage, but they only had four soul rings.
Jiangzhu was a support-type soul master, so her cultivation progress was slow.
But Chen Cheng's cultivation speed could only be described as terrifying. In just over a year, he caught up with Jiangzhu, who had been cultivating for more than ten years.
Chen Cheng had obtained the Sword God's inheritance, and his sword dao realm had reached the seventh level.
Therefore, there are no real obstacles to breaking through realms.
As long as one's soul power is accumulated enough, a breakthrough is possible.
The Three-Leaf Sword Grass Martial Soul's attack power is extremely strong; even though Zhu Zhuqing has a higher soul ring than him, he dares not be careless.
With Ning Rongrong's assistance, Zhu Zhuqing's speed, defense, strength, and other aspects have all increased by fifty percent.
A verdant grass appeared in Chen Cheng's hand, emitting a faint glow, its three leaves unfolding in three directions, swaying slightly in the wind.
Chen Cheng raised one hand, and azure sword energy surged on the sword grass; with his other hand, he formed a sword incantation, controlling the sword energy to fly out.
Zhu Zhuqing's soul rings flashed, and her Netherworld Shadow Clone was activated, with beautiful figures rushing in from different directions.
Along the way, they dispersed the sword energy; with Ning Rongrong behind her, Ning Rongrong couldn't withstand these sword energies.
"Clang clang clang~"
Sword energy was shattered one after another; Zhu Zhuqing's Netherworld Cat Claws were extremely sharp.
The clones were also scattered; Chen Cheng's sword energy seemed inexhaustible.
Chen Cheng rarely used the skills of his spirit rings. He had many self-created sword techniques, and the spirit rings only provided him with power to make his sword energy stronger.
Zhu Zhuqing was very fast and finally closed in, her Netherworld Hundred Claws grabbing at Chen Cheng's chest.
The Three-Leaf Sword Grass extended from Chen Cheng's hand, like three soft swords, blocking Zhu Zhuqing's claws.
The two clashed fiercely. At first, Zhu Zhuqing had a strong advantage and launched an overwhelming attack.
However, Chen Cheng's swordsmanship was not only strong in attack but also in defense. The Three-Leaf Sword Grass unfolded, like his three hands, like three swords, blocking all of Zhu Zhuqing's attacks.
This kind of immortal-grade martial soul doesn't require the soul master to consume soul power for its sword energy.
Therefore, although Chen Cheng's soul power wasn't as strong as Zhu Zhuqing's, he could still outmatch her.
Zhu Zhuqing clearly knew this as well; they had been sparring and practicing combat for the past few days, so she was familiar with his strength. What
she needed to do now was to unleash a powerful attack, focusing her high-damage soul skills to defeat Chen Cheng without wasting time.
"Netherworld Shadow Link!"
This was based on the Netherworld Shadow Clone technique, concentrating all attack power into one clone, with each clone possessing ninety percent of the previous one's power, unleashing maximum attack.
Seven shadow clones unfolded again, each connected by a soul power line.
At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing's fourth and fifth soul rings lit up simultaneously, and with Ning Rongrong's assistance, the combined power instantly tripled her attack power.
The seven shadow clones formed a line!
Chen Cheng's expression turned solemn.
All four of his soul rings lit up.
"Sword God Technique!"
The three-leaf sword grass fused in his hand, forming a cyan longsword that emitted a verdant light.
Zhu Zhuqing's seven shadow clones connected together, then began to disappear one by one. Starting with the first one, the light of the shadow clone dissipated and merged into the next clone.
Until only the last one remained, the Netherworld Cat Claws crossed and swung out.
Ten Netherworld Claw shadows, their long, cold light clearly visible, enveloped Chen Cheng's figure from the front.
However, cyan light gathered in Chen Cheng's hand, and the cyan longsword in his hand spun into sword flowers, which bloomed in the air as if they were real.
The Netherworld Claw shadows and the cyan sword flowers collided in front of Chen Cheng, and sparks of soul power flew out from the sharp cutting collision.
The sword flowers broke apart, turning into wisps of sword energy, breaking through the claw shadows and attacking Zhu Zhuqing.
"Defend!"
Ning Rongrong flew over from behind, and the Nine Treasure Glazed Pagoda flew up, growing larger under her control.
It descended from the sky, covering Zhu Zhuqing inside.
The sword energy pierced the wind and struck the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. The pagoda emitted a nine-colored light, shattering the sword energy.
"Sigh, it's the same again. We concede."
Ning Rongrong sighed, then quickly flew up on the pagoda to check on Zhu Zhuqing.
"Zhuqing, are you alright?"
"I'm fine!"
Using the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda as a weapon was a unique skill of Ning Rongrong's.
The pagoda itself represented defense and suppression.
Since merging with the Martial God Spear, Ning Rongrong's Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial spirit had been sensed by the Martial God.
The Guardian God was the Martial God's battle partner, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was inherited from her Exquisite Pagoda.
Therefore, the Martial God recommended Ning Rongrong, this outstanding prodigy, to the Guardian God.
The Guardian God descended with his will and passed it on to Ning Rongrong!
Using the pagoda as a weapon and controlling
it was another combat method passed down to Ning Rongrong by the Guardian God.
Ning Rongrong had only recently received the Guardian God's inheritance and was not yet familiar with the art of controlling the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda; she had only just begun.
The tower can defend, suppress, seal, and even attack.
Just like the Sword God's inheritance, Ning Rongrong still has a long way to go and needs to practice slowly.
If her tower-based skills can reach the level of Chen Cheng's sword skills, she might even be able to face Chen Cheng alone.
"You are the third person after Hong Jun and Xiao San to fight the two of us across levels and still be able to defeat us.
Brother Cheng, you are amazing."
Chen Cheng also accepted the Three-Leaf Sword Grass.
He smiled helplessly; the years of silence had given him a calm heart in the face of anything.
In fact, if he hadn't found the Sword God's inheritance and cultivated the Sword God's Technique, Chen Cheng wouldn't have such high combat power.
"I wonder how Brother is doing now. He must be having a hard time in the Fire Domain.
I hope he can become stronger quickly, otherwise he will be surpassed by you, Brother Cheng!"
"Don't worry, Hong Jun should be fine. He is someone who has received divine guidance."
Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong both looked south.
Whenever they missed Ma Hongjun, they would gaze southward, wondering how he was faring in the fiery realm.
Sadly, they didn't know that this powerful man had already journeyed from the south to the north,
experiencing both fire and ice,
a life of extremes.
He had even brought three new members into their large family, two of whom were divine inheritors.
Not only that, Ma Hongjun had inadvertently made them mothers.
Truly, three hats weren't enough.
They were sitting at home, and babies fell from the sky.
(End of this chapter)