Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Council Hall.
The hall was decorated in an elaborate and luxurious style, exuding an air of nobility.
A woman, as pure and beautiful as a lotus flower, sat gracefully in the main seat. Below her sat two rows of people of varying ages; they were all leaders of the many branches of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
But these men, who were usually taciturn and dignified in front of their subordinates, all looked respectfully at the woman in the main seat, and some even showed fawning smiles.
Because that woman is the current young sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School!
Several years ago, Ning Fengzhi, who was in the prime of his life, suddenly announced that Ning Rongrong would become the young sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Initially, many of the elders in the sect did not pay much attention to Ning Rongrong, thinking that she was just a second-generation rich kid born with a silver spoon in her mouth. Some of them were arrogant and even looked down on her.
Upon hearing these rumors, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo immediately decided to eliminate them to avenge Ning Rongrong.
Unexpectedly, Ning Rongrong stopped them. To their surprise, Ning Rongrong put aside her former spoiled young lady attitude and devoted herself wholeheartedly to managing the sect's affairs.
From handling small matters at the beginning to managing the entire sect, she managed the sect in an orderly manner within just one year, making many people who had previously looked down on her take notice.
From then on, Ning Fengzhi completely ceased managing sect affairs, entrusting them entirely to Ning Rongrong. Over the past four years, Ning Rongrong had amassed considerable prestige among everyone, and no one dared to offend her.
Not only is she exceptionally capable and talented, but she also has a gentle personality and an elegant and refined appearance, like a lotus after the rain. She has become the goddess in the hearts of many young disciples of the sect.
However, because of her status, many young disciples dared not overstep the bounds and express their love.
Moreover, they had heard from somewhere that the young sect leader had someone in his heart whom he could never forget...
A heated discussion was taking place in the council hall when the doors suddenly opened. A guard glanced around the hall, then hurriedly approached the young sect leader and whispered something in his ear.
"What?"
"Young Sect Master exclaimed in surprise."
Amidst everyone's astonished gazes, Ning Rongrong stood up, pointed at a middle-aged man, and announced:
"Ning Tian, you'll chair today's meeting for me. I have urgent business to attend to, so I must leave now. When I return, please tell me the contents of today's meeting..."
"yes."
The middle-aged man who was being pointed at quickly stood up and agreed.
Before Ning Tian could answer, Ning Rongrong excitedly rushed out the door, her light blue skirt billowing as her hurried footsteps echoed in the hall, her usual elegance and gentleness almost gone.
Everyone was puzzled. What urgent matter did the young sect leader have? Why was he in such a hurry?
Arriving at a garden, Ning Rongrong rushed up to the man who had come out of Auckland College and excitedly asked:
"Are you telling the truth? Where is he?"
The man lowered his head, stealing glances at Ning Rongrong's beautiful face, and couldn't help but swallow hard. This was the first time he had seen the young sect leader so closely, and he was incredibly excited. However, knowing his place, he suppressed his excitement and said:
"Just now, a man in black robes appeared at the Oakland Arena. Without using his martial spirit, he defeated the current Oakland team with just a few palm strikes."
"Moreover, judging from that person's voice, he is not very old. With such strength, coupled with his familiar manner with Feng Qianli, that man in black robes is most likely Dai Yao from back then."
Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong couldn't help but smile sweetly. She was quite certain that the man in black robes was Dai Yao, having learned that he had defeated the Auckland team without using his martial spirit.
Defeating a genius in the eyes of the world without using his martial spirit—that's Dai Yao's style.
Noticing Ning Rongrong's genuine smile, the man was taken aback and couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy towards Dai Yao.
Why is it that just hearing his name can make his goddess so happy? What does he do to deserve this?
Ning Rongrong, snapping out of her reverie, turned to the man beside her and smiled:
"You've done well. Here's a thousand gold coins. You can stay at Auckland Academy and investigate the strange things that are happening there. Once Dai Yao returns, let me know immediately."
The man accepted the thousand gold coins, but there was no joy in his eyes. His heart felt empty, filled only with envy for the man named Dai Yao. He said sadly:
"Yes, Young Sect Master."
Ning Rongrong nodded, then turned to the guard beside her and smiled:
"Quickly, prepare the carriage; we're going to Auckland College."
The guards quickly agreed and prepared the luxurious carriage of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. After Ning Rongrong boarded the carriage, it sped away from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
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Auckland College, Feng Qianli's home.
A series of knocks sounded at the door. Feng Qianli frowned, stopped cultivating, and casually said:
"Come in."
The door opened, and a beautiful woman appeared before Feng Qianli. Feng Qianli's eyes lit up, but he couldn't help but smile wryly to himself.
"Miss Rongrong, you've come again."
Ning Rongrong smiled sweetly, glanced at the table behind Feng Qianli, and finding no one hiding there, turned to Feng Qianli and said:
"Brother Feng, it's been a long time."
Feng Qianli noticed Ning Rongrong's subtle movements, and a thought flashed through his mind. He immediately realized Ning Rongrong's purpose, sighed helplessly inwardly, and cursed Dai Yao, that womanizing scoundrel. Looking at the woman before him who had captivated countless men in Tiandou City, he sighed:
"Oh, Rongrong, it wasn't long ago that you stayed at Dai Yao's former residence for a while. We even met there. How can you say it's been a long time?"
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Ning Rongrong got straight to the point:
"Brother Feng, let me be frank, wasn't Dai Yao here just now?"
Feng Qianli's face stiffened, and after a long while, he finally said:
"Yes, he just came by."
"Where is he now?"
Ning Rongrong excitedly pressed for an answer.
"He...has already left, left Heaven Dou City..."
Under Ning Rongrong's relentless gaze, Feng Qianli spoke softly.
Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong's heart trembled, her pupils lost focus, and the world seemed to lose its color. Her red lips trembled, and after a long while, she finally calmed herself down and said sadly:
"Yes, it's good that he left. After all, he's from the Spirit Hall, and it's dangerous for him in Heaven Dou City..."
Looking at the woman in front of him, heartbroken over Dai Yao's departure, Feng Qianli felt a pang of sympathy and couldn't help but wonder what kind of magic Dai Yao possessed that made so many stunningly beautiful women fall for him.
He cursed Dai Yao under his breath again, then comforted Ning Rongrong, saying:
"Don't be sad. I mentioned you to him not long ago, and he was initially quite happy, but he became a little sad after you were mentioned. He even asked how you were doing..."
"Although I am an outsider, I am sure that he cares about you, otherwise he wouldn't react so strongly whenever you are mentioned."
"It's just that for various reasons, he can't stay here and can only suppress his feelings and not see you."
Ning Rongrong smiled with delight upon hearing this, but after a long while, her expression turned sorrowful, like a withered flower after a storm, utterly heartbreaking, and she said:
"Thank you, Brother Feng. I'm leaving now. If he comes back, you must tell him I want to see him."
"Okay, I promise you."
Seeing Ning Rongrong's unwavering devotion to Dai Yao, Feng Qianli couldn't help but sigh and say helplessly.
"Okay, I'll go now."
Ning Rongrong curtsied and took her leave.
Ning Rongrong stepped out of her room, looking at Auckland College, a place she had visited countless times. A sigh escaped her lips; her heart was filled with unbearable sorrow. She stroked her right arm, where the soul bone given to her by Dai Yao resided.
"Dai Yao, I know everything you've done for me and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School..."
It turned out that because of Dai Yao's reminder to Ning Fengzhi, Ning Fengzhi infiltrated the Spirit Hall with all his might, learned about the Spirit Hall's Soul Hunting Plan, and also learned about the efforts Dai Yao made to change the Spirit Hall's decision.
As the young sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Rongrong knew very well how much effort it would take to get a powerful force like the Spirit Hall to change its established strategy.
The slightest misstep could lead to utter ruin. Even Dai Yao, under the pressure of power struggles, might lose his life.
From then on, Ning Rongrong, who had previously been somewhat confused about her feelings, became absolutely determined and committed to Dai Yao. The two Douluo, Sword and Bone, had originally planned to choose a promising young talent for Ning Rongrong, but after learning of Dai Yao's deeds, they sighed and tacitly approved of her choice.
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Wuhun City.
Traveling in a hurry, Dai Yao returned to Wuhun City and his small wooden house in just a few dozen days.
Several days later, Dai Yao had several detailed conversations with Ferdinand and Salas, with whom he had a close relationship, and gained a clearer understanding of the current situation of the Spirit Hall.
It turned out that since returning from the Clear Sky Sect that day, the entire Spirit Hall had been in a state of great shock.
The Clear Sky Sect has six Title Douluos; even if the Papal Palace were to send out its entire force, it would be impossible to defeat them.
There's also Tang Hao lurking in the shadows. The scene of him forcing back six Title Douluos from the Papal Palace with a single hammer blow is still vivid in their minds. Once he joins the Clear Sky Sect, the sect's strength will increase even further.
They were unaware that Tang Hao had severed one of his arms and one of his legs, and that his soul power was only at the Soul Saint level.
No one expected that after forcing the Clear Sky Sect into seclusion, twenty years later, it would have grown to such a terrifying level, becoming the greatest threat to the Spirit Hall's unification of the continent.
Immediately, someone suggested that the Haotian Sect should be destroyed at all costs.
But some people immediately objected, arguing that to destroy the Haotian Sect, the two halls would have to join forces, not to mention the open and covert struggles between the two halls, and whether they could work together.
Even if the two palaces join forces, they must be prepared to sacrifice several titled Douluo when facing the people of the Clear Sky Sect.
But once they lose a few titled Douluo, will they still be able to suppress the two great empires and the other two sects of the three upper sects?
At that time, if one is not careful, the Spirit Hall's millennia-old foundation will be destroyed in an instant.
Both sides have valid points, but neither can convince the other. Therefore, the two factions are currently arguing heatedly within the Spirit Hall, unable to reach a conclusion.
Soon after, the Haotian Sect announced its withdrawal from seclusion, a piece of news that shocked the continent. Everyone knew that the Haotian Sect's problems were urgent, but no one could make a decision.
This made Bibi Dong, who was still undergoing the Rakshasa God Trial, even more overwhelmed.
Her strength is currently suppressed to a great extent, making it impossible for her to unleash her full power. Moreover, the Hall of Worship is just waiting to see her fail. If she fails to wipe out the Haotian Sect, her previously secure position as Pope will become even more uncertain.
Helpless, Bibi Dong couldn't find a solution for the time being.
However, she wasn't too worried. Once she inherited the divine position, all the current problems would cease to be problems.
Time was on Bibi Dong's side, but Kefengdian couldn't sit still any longer.
Several days ago, Grand Elder Qian Daoliu left the Spirit Hall and went to the Heavenly Battle.
The Haotian Sect, perched atop the snow-capped mountain, with its six wings outstretched, appeared as if a god had descended to earth. The Haotian Sect, which had originally planned to make great strides, was forced to retreat once again.
Although they have officially emerged, the titled Douluo dare not leave the Clear Sky Sect even for a moment. On the continent, only some low-level Clear Sky Sect Soul Masters are seen walking around.
It is precisely because of this situation that the Spirit Hall has become increasingly urgent in its efforts to win over neutral spirit masters.
Taking this opportunity, Dai Yao also proposed to Bibi Dong his plan to establish a sect.
Bibi Dong initially refused outright, and even when Dai Yao argued with her reasoning, she remained firm. However, when Dai Yao called out to Bibi Dong in desperation, for some reason, she relented and agreed to Dai Yao's plan to establish a sect.
"It's really strange. Does calling out Bibi Dong's name have such great magic? It immediately changed her attitude?"
Dai Yao lay on the shore, enjoying a massage from a maid, lost in thought. Even now, he was still puzzled by Bibi Dong's sudden change in attitude.
"Bibi Dong's ruthless nature allowed me to rest my head on her lap in the zombie world, and after returning to reality, she didn't punish me much. She probably considered me a friend..."
"Her experience in the original story was indeed quite tragic. I could have helped her, but it was her own fault, and she has no one else to blame."
Dai Yao did not indulge in the mundane urge to save the woman who had turned evil for various reasons, but that does not mean he could not lend a helping hand to Bibi Dongshi within his power and without harming himself.
As for Bibi Dong having special feelings for him, he never even considered it. Don't be ridiculous. In the original story, Bibi Dong loved Yu Xiaogang to the point of obsession and distortion. He didn't believe that Bibi Dong would fall in love with someone else.
That was a perverted act of drinking the tea that Yu Xiaogang had drunk after he left, to express his love for his lover!
Just then, a fiery red figure appeared beside them. Upon her arrival, the four maids tactfully stepped back. The newcomer was none other than Feng Wutong, whose exquisite face was now radiant, as if nourished by a gentle rain.
It's breathtakingly beautiful!
Even the four maids, who would be considered beauties by ordinary standards, would feel ashamed of themselves when they saw Feng Wutong.
Looking at the leisurely Dai Yao, Feng Wutong recalled the crazy night before and a smile appeared on her lips.
"Young Master, you've been stuck at the Soul King realm for so long, why haven't you gone to obtain your sixth Soul Ring yet? Zhu Qing and I have already obtained our sixth Soul Rings."
During Dai Yao's absence, Feng Wutong and Zhu Zhuqing successfully obtained their sixth spirit rings and became Spirit Emperors. Zhu Zhuqing even became the youngest Spirit Emperor in the history of the Spirit Hall!
This caused a sensation throughout the Spirit Hall.
Even among the original golden generation, the three of them have only just broken through to level 60. Back then, their soul power levels were far higher than Dai Yao's and the others, so it's hard to believe that they're now so far behind them.
Upon hearing this, Dai Yao couldn't help but inwardly complain:
"In the original novel, when Tang San fulfilled the five-year agreement, everyone except Fatty became Soul Emperors. Even Ning Rongrong and Oscar, who were support-type Soul Masters, became Soul Emperors."
"But when I met Hu Liena later, I discovered that none of the original golden generation had become Soul Emperors."
"It has to be said that the talent gap between the Golden Generation and the Shrek Seven Devils is simply too great..."
He straightened up and smiled:
"Aren't Hu Liena and the others going to hunt soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest? Perfect, I'll go too..."
Starry Sky Forest.
Tang San, Xiao Wu.
Sacrifice.
Decades of planning and a long wait have finally come to fruition! (End of Chapter)