The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the school master's study.
Ning Fengzhi looked at Ling Ye, who had come to visit, and Zhu Zhuqing and Dugu Yan, who had different temperaments but were all extraordinary, and a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.
He had spoken with Ling Ye at the palace banquet arranged by Qian Renxue before, and knew how unfathomable this young man was.
"Mr. Ling, what brings you here?" Ning Fengzhi asked with a gentle smile.
Ling Ye didn't beat around the bush and directly stated his purpose: "Sect Master Ning, I wish to form a team to participate in this year's All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Competition. The team is still lacking a core support, so I have come to earnestly request your sect's jewel, Miss Rongrong, to join us."
The words had barely left her lips when the side door of the study was flung open with a bang, and Ning Rongrong flew in like a happy butterfly, her pretty face full of excitement and anticipation: "Daddy! I want to go! I want to go to the competition with Brother Ling Ye!"
She had heard from Grandpa Sword and Grandpa Bone about Ling Ye's plan to form a team to participate in the competition, and she had been looking forward to it for a long time.
Ning Fengzhi smiled helplessly at his daughter's eager expression, and was about to agree when he noticed Ling Ye suddenly frown, looking troubled.
"Well... Rongrong, the competition is dangerous, and swords have no eyes. You are of noble status. If anything were to happen to you, how could I explain it to Sect Master Ning? Besides, the team needs a support player who can withstand the test. You are still young, I'm afraid..."
"I'm not little anymore!" Ning Rongrong exclaimed anxiously upon hearing this. She stomped her feet and ran to Ling Ye's side, hugging his arm and shaking it. Her little mouth pouted so much it could hang an oil bottle. "Brother Ling Ye, you lied to me! You praised my talent before! I don't care, I'm going! I can definitely help! Daddy, please say something for me!"
While she was being coquettish, she was secretly giving Ling Ye meaningful glances, her little face saying, "If you don't agree, I'll cry for you."
Zhu Zhuqing and Dugu Yan watched from the side, their expressions subtle.
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes were cold, while Dugu Yan pouted, clearly jealous of Ning Rongrong's intimate behavior.
Ning Fengzhi observed everything, inwardly sighing that daughters grow up and leave home, but outwardly he smiled and said, "Mr. Ling, although my daughter is mischievous, her martial soul is indeed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and her support abilities are quite good. If you don't mind, it would be good for her to go out and gain some experience. With you taking care of her, I can rest assured."
Ling Ye hesitated for a moment, looking at Ning Rongrong's tearful appearance, and finally nodded reluctantly: "Since Sect Leader Ning and Rongrong are so insistent, then... alright. However, Rongrong, since you're joining, you have to be obedient, the training will be very tough."
"Yes, yes! I'll definitely be good! Thank you, Brother Lingye! Thank you, Dad!" Ning Rongrong instantly stopped crying and started laughing, jumping up and down happily.
Taking advantage of a moment when no one was looking, she quickly kissed Ling Ye on the cheek, then blushed and hid behind him.
Ning Fengzhi rubbed his forehead, pretending not to see it.
Once the matter was settled, Ning Fengzhi hosted a banquet in his honor.
During the meal, Ling Ye casually mentioned, "Rongrong's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is already a top-tier support item. If it can be further improved and evolved into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, that would be the true pinnacle of support-type items."
Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi abruptly stopped holding his wine glass, and a terrifying glint flashed in his eyes!
The Nine-Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda! That's a realm that can only be reached in the legends of the Seven-Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!
Our ancestors exhausted all their efforts but failed to succeed!
"Mr. Ling… what do you mean by that? Could it be…" Ning Fengzhi's voice trembled slightly.
Ling Ye smiled slightly and took out a tulip surrounded by ethereal mist. It was not the Qiluo tulip, but the pink tulip that grew alongside it!
Although they are not the same herb, they have the same effect.
"This item may be of some help to Rongrong."
Ning Fengzhi was so excited he almost lost his composure!
Although he didn't recognize the magical herb, he could sense the energy it contained!
After the banquet, Ning Rongrong was taken to a quiet room by Ling Ye.
Under the tense gazes of Ning Fengzhi and the two Douluo, Ling Ye guided Ning Rongrong to take the Qiluo Tulip, assisting her with the power of the Holy Spirit Puni Martial Soul.
The process was thrilling but ultimately safe.
When Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda phantom, nourished by the power of immortal herbs and holy light, suddenly burst forth with nine-colored radiance, and two more layers were added to the pagoda body out of thin air, transforming it into a nine-layered pagoda, the entire quiet room was engulfed by dazzling light!
Nine-Jeweled Glazed Pagoda!
The legendary Martial Soul has actually reappeared in the world!
Ning Fengzhi was moved to tears, and Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo were also extremely excited!
The shackles of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School have been broken!
Ning Rongrong felt a complete transformation in her martial soul, and her gratitude and admiration for Ling Ye reached their peak.
That night, she sneaked into Ling Ye's guest room and crawled into his bed.
He had originally planned to go to Zhu Zhuqing or Dugu Yan, but Ning Rongrong made the choice for him directly.
He looked at Ning Rongrong, who was wearing light-colored pajamas, in his arms, and asked, "Why are you here so late at night?"
Ning Rongrong stared at Ling Ye in front of her, her face flushed, and said, "I... I really want to improve!"
Without hesitation, she pounced on Ling Ye and kissed him directly, expressing her surging emotions in the most direct way.
Ling Ye did not refuse. Since she was so ambitious, he would definitely help her.
...
With the evolution of her martial soul, Ning Rongrong's soul power directly increased to level 40.
With Ling Ye's help, he easily obtained a suitable ten-thousand-year soul ring, greatly enhancing the effects of his soul skills.
At this point, the core trio of the team has been formed:
Strong attack and control (Ling Ye), agile attack assassin (Zhu Zhuqing), poison-type strong attack (Dugu Yan), ultimate support (Ning Rongrong).
But Ling Ye felt it wasn't enough.
He needs a teammate who can handle various situations and make up for weaknesses.
Through the Crown Prince's intelligence network and Dugu Bo's connections, he quickly identified a target.
Ye Lingling is a girl who is not well-known in a small border town of the Heaven Dou Empire, but possesses the rare healing-type martial soul "Nine Hearts Begonia".
She is introverted, has a clean background, and is ostracized because of her special martial soul, but her healing ability is extremely pure.
Ling Ye personally went there and easily defused the difficulties posed by the local forces, demonstrating her powerful strength and goodwill, and extended an invitation.
Ye Lingling had always longed for recognition and belonging, and after feeling Ling Ye's reassuring aura, she agreed to join almost without hesitation.
Ling Ye also helped her obtain her fourth spirit ring, which increased her strength.
Finally, a five-person team named "Holy Light" has been officially assembled!
Captain: Ling Ye, Level 62 Control-type Battle Soul Emperor (outwardly displaying Soul King cultivation), Martial Soul: Holy Spirit Puni.
Team member: Zhu Zhuqing, Level 42 Agility-Attack Type Battle Soul Master, Martial Soul: Netherworld Cat (Mutated).
Team member: Dugu Yan, Level 43 Power Attack Type Battle Soul Master, Martial Soul: Azure Phosphorous Sacred Dragon.
Team member: Ning Rongrong, Level 41 Support-type Weapon Soul Master, Martial Soul: Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
Team member: Ye Lingling, Level 40 Healing-type Spirit Master, Spirit: Nine-Hearted Begonia.
With a luxurious lineup, incredible martial spirit configuration, and the unfathomable captain Ling Ye, the "Holy Light" team was destined for greatness even before its debut.
The Heavenly Dou Royal Academy has specially designated a top-tier simulated training ground for its teams to use.
Ling Ye began rigorous and efficient training to improve team cohesion, designing tactical combinations tailored to each individual's strengths.
As the competition draws ever closer, the atmosphere in Tiandou City grows increasingly heated.
Meanwhile, Tang San of Shrek Academy frowned as he looked at the vague yet alarming information about the "Holy Light Team" in his hand, feeling unprecedented pressure.
"Ling Ye... it's you again! I will never lose to you in this competition!" Tang San clenched his fists, his eyes burning with fighting spirit and resentment.
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