"Is that so…"
Ning Fengzhi's tone was calm. "Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has Ring Fusion, Martial Soul Fusion Techniques, and Elder Dugu."
"With Elder Dugu's abilities, he may not have much impact on those above Title Douluo, but below Title Douluo…"
"Hehe, you've all seen Dugu Yan's Jade Phosphor Serpent poison. Elder Dugu, do you think it's weak?"
Hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, the faces of the five Worship Elders from the Worship Hall changed abruptly.
In the recent match, the terrifying poison released by Dugu Yan's Ring Fusion made even them apprehensive, and Dugu Yan was only a level 68 Soul Emperor, yet already so terrifying.
If it were Dugu Bo…
"Hiss—Dugu Bo is no longer the disgrace of Title Douluo.
In just a few years with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he has reached level 95 Title Douluo."
The five Worship Elders instantly felt their scalps tingle.
As Title Douluo, their judgment far surpassed others.
It was imaginable that if they acted, using Dugu Yan as a benchmark, fighting Dugu Bo would be like facing an enhanced version of Dugu Yan. In a conflict, Title Douluo might be able to hold their ground.
But below Title Douluo, would there be any survivors in Martial Soul City?
Even the current Qian Renxue might not be able to withstand it.
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect…" The five Worship Elders realized something.
"Well, well, well, no wonder the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect went to such great lengths to recruit Dugu Bo."
"Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, are you really going to confront us head-on?" The five Worship Elders glared angrily.
A gentle smile appeared on Ning Fengzhi's refined face. "The esteemed Worship Elders jest. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has always valued peace, after all, we are just a small auxiliary sect."
"As for Elder Dugu, it's a mutually beneficial relationship with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. To speak of recruitment, it's more like I, Ning Fengzhi, am the one reaching above my station."
"With the amplification of my humble Soul Douluo abilities, I can probably boost Elder Dugu to the peak of level 96."
"During battle, if Elder Dugu accidentally exerts too much force…"
"Oh, that would be Fengzhi's sin!"
Ning Fengzhi said, suddenly lowering his voice. "People of Martial Soul Hall, do you have that kind of resolve?"
Cool, so damn cool!
I love seeing you want to bite me but have no way to act on it.
No wonder Rongrong loves to provoke those peak level 99 powerhouses across the continent.
This thrill is indescribable.
Even buying a hundred catgirls in Heaven Dou City couldn't compare to this sense of superiority.
"As expected of my daughter, she has my flair from my younger days."
The confrontation between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Worship Elders of the Worship Hall caused ripples in the previously stable competition.
However, this matter also involved the "Glazed Holy Sword" in Ning Rongrong's hands, catching even the usually composed Tang Xiao's attention.
"Good, fight, let them fight!"
Ideally, both sides would suffer losses, and our Clear Sky Sect would truly become the number one sect in the world.
Honestly, with Tang Xiao's level 97 perspective, he could still see clearly.
Both sides had their advantages, with Martial Soul Hall holding a slight edge.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had Ring Fusion and other techniques, and their full strength was still unknown.
Moreover, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had that mysterious Nightmare Douluo.
This leveled the playing field between the two sides.
Even with Martial Soul Hall's Qian Daoliu and Bibi Dong, two Limit Douluo, they likely wouldn't be a match for Nightmare Douluo.
Otherwise, the Angelic Holy Sword in Qian Daoliu's hands wouldn't have ended up with Ning Rongrong.
As for intervening, honestly, with their ancestor Tang Chen, who had climbed out of his coffin and was still full of vigor, making decisions on his own would be somewhat disrespectful. Besides, Tang Chen and a few elders had taken Tang San for special training.
The Clear Sky Sect had to hold back for now.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Martial Soul Hall were at serious odds, but the fact that the three Upper Sects were interconnected was undeniable.
Yu Yuanzhen's strength was level 96, but in his dragonized state, he was comparable to level 97. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect was slightly weaker overall, but it was better than nothing.
We still have room to maneuver against Martial Soul Hall.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's ability to remain ambiguous was, honestly, quite frustrating for Tang Xiao.
He didn't expect that coming to watch a competition would reveal such a grand spectacle.
In the previous matches, although Ning Rongrong and Gu Yuena were very impressive, how could they compare to Title Douluo tearing into each other?
Tang Xiao was also clear that this fight was unlikely to happen unless Martial Soul Hall wanted to cut off its roots!
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's foundation was even more solid than the Clear Sky Sect's.
Plus, with wealth rivaling a nation and various intertwined interests with Martial Soul Hall, if Ning Fengzhi managed to escape—
No, he could most likely retreat safely—Martial Soul Hall would suffer a grievous blow.
"Sigh… no fight, what a pity." Tang Xiao shook his head.
Only the Worship Elders from the Worship Hall showed up. The true decision-makers of Martial Soul Hall, Qian Daoliu and Bibi Dong, didn't appear, so this was likely just a standoff.
On the other side, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.
Yu Yuanzhen stared intently at the sky above the arena.
Envy, jealousy, hatred.
So many Title Douluo! Why aren't any of them from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect?
It was frustrating enough to be eliminated in the top eight.
What came next was even more depressing. First, the Clear Sky Sect flexed its muscles, then the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect did the same.
Whether it was the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Clear Sky Sect, or Martial Soul Hall—
Each was more outrageous than the last.
Title Douluo were supposed to be unparalleled and rare, right?
Now, any sect without multiple Title Douluo would be too embarrassed to show its face.
Not to mention black soul rings absorbed beyond one's level, even red soul rings were no longer rare.
Martial Soul Hall's Grand Worship Qian Daoliu and Second Worship both had 100,000-year ninth soul rings.
As for the Clear Sky Sect's Tang Chen, and previously Tang Hao, they also had two 100,000-year ninth soul rings as their foundation.
Now, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Gu Rong's ninth soul ring had, for some reason, turned into a red 100,000-year ring.
Tian Shui Academy's Shui Cangyue from the Shui family also had a 100,000-year soul ring. Good grief, how absurd.
Yu Yuanzhen even suspected that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had mastered a method to increase soul ring years.
For example, Sword Douluo's fifth soul ring—back when they sparred to redivide the seven major sects, Sword Douluo's fifth soul ring was only purple with a hint of black. Now it was fully black.
You're telling me the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect doesn't have a method to increase soul ring years?
However, when it came to increasing soul ring years, Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu, with eight black and one red, were even more speechless.
Tang Xiao had indirectly learned from Tang Chen that it was related to their duties and participation in divine trials.
Under normal circumstances, except for twin martial souls, it was impossible for the first soul ring to reach black.
"Speaking of which, the Clear Sky Sect still owes me a 100,000-year soul ring and a 100,000-year soul bone."
"They're not planning to renege, are they?"
"That's Tianheng's blood and tears!"
Thinking of this, Yu Yuanzhen was filled with worry.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect's strength wasn't on par with the Clear Sky Sect. Even if they tried to renege, it seemed he had no way to deal with it!
"Sigh…"
Looking toward the arena, Yu Yuanzhen let out a long sigh. "I'm so jealous, Ning Fengzhi. I'm so damn jealous of you."
Why could the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect recruit so many Title Douluo and improve the strength of their existing Title Douluo so quickly?
Ning Fengzhi himself had broken the curse of the eighth level that had persisted for thousands of years.
Ning Fengzhi was already at the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and Ning Rongrong had reached the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
"What exactly is my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect lacking?"
Rumor had it that both the Alchemy Pavilion and the Soul Tool Pavilion were recruited by Ning Rongrong.
In the past, he would have laughed off such matters, thinking Ning Fengzhi was just building momentum for his daughter.
But now, seeing the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in Ning Rongrong's hands, along with the Angelic Holy Sword, it was clear how much importance Ning Fengzhi placed on Ning Rongrong.
Could it really be, as the rumors suggested, that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's strength was built up by Ning Rongrong?
Is the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda really that special?
No way!
"Could it be…"
"The gap between me and Ning Fengzhi is that I, Yu Yuanzhen, lack a caring daughter?"
Yu Yuanzhen's mind flashed to Yu Xiaogang, that troublesome brat.
If that kid were a girl…
Ugh!