Returning to the Sect

Squatting beside the unconscious Great Strength Gorilla, Ning Rongrong held her short sword and gestured with it repeatedly, seemingly unsure where to begin.

Seeing this, Chen Xin could only continue encouraging her.

"Rongrong, don't be afraid. Stab directly into its throat. For the vast majority of Spirit Beasts, that is a spot where a single strike can be fatal."

Encouraged by his words, Ning Rongrong finally steeled herself. She could not keep delaying, so she gripped the short sword tightly, shut her eyes, turned her head aside, and thrust it down with all her strength.

The short sword was exceptionally sharp, piercing straight through the Great Strength Gorilla's throat. Even while unconscious, the Great Strength Gorilla instinctively let out a pained whimper, but it quickly stopped breathing.

A milky-white stream of air drifted out, eventually condensing into a bright yellow Spirit Ring above its corpse.

At that moment, Ning Rongrong turned around and, upon seeing the Spirit Ring, joy appeared on her lovely face.

Seeing this, Chen Xin spared no praise.

"Rongrong, your courage just now was commendable. Quickly prepare to absorb this Spirit Ring."

Ning Rongrong nodded, her eyes filled with delight as she replied, "Alright, Sword Grandpa!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Ning Rongrong sat down in front of the Great Strength Gorilla's corpse. She did not care that her clean dress was getting dusty on the ground as she summoned her Martial Soul. A Seven-Layered Seven-Colored Glazed Treasure Pagoda appeared in her hand.

As she began summoning her Martial Soul, the Spirit Ring was drawn to it. It slowly floated over and slipped around the glazed pagoda, then rapidly shrank until it merged into it.

The absorption of the Spirit Ring officially began. This Great Strength Gorilla was also a Spirit Beast over three hundred years old. Ordinary Spirit Masters and Soul Grand Masters would be constrained in its presence and unable to capture it easily, so the energy it contained was naturally immense.

Although Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was also a top-tier Martial Soul, as an auxiliary Martial Soul, its enhancement to the body was certainly inferior to that of combat Martial Souls.

To completely absorb such immense energy, she would definitely have to endure some hardship. However, with her talent, absorbing this Spirit Ring would never endanger her life.

While Ning Rongrong absorbed the Spirit Ring, Chen Xin and Chen Yuan waited quietly nearby. They waited until the sky gradually darkened, and Ning Rongrong finally succeeded in absorbing the Spirit Ring.

The moment she woke up, she eagerly shared her surprise with Chen Xin and Chen Yuan.

"Sword Grandpa, Brother Chen Yuan, I successfully absorbed the Spirit Ring! The skill I obtained was indeed just as Sword Grandpa said. It's a 20% Strength Boost. It can be applied to one person or several people, but the more people it is applied to, the greater the Soul Power consumption."

Chen Xin smiled and nodded at this.

"This is only the beginning. The heaven-defying qualities of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit will only become apparent after you absorb more Spirit Rings. The base enhancement is 10%, and for every additional Spirit Ring you absorb, the overall enhancement effect increases by another 10%. When you become as strong as your Dad, all your enhancements will reach a terrifying 80%."

Ning Rongrong also knew the characteristics of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit. Precisely because she deeply understood the strength of her Martial Soul, she was extremely proud. She raised her little face, looking utterly pleased with herself. After all, she was only six years old.

Listening to the two speak, Chen Yuan also wore an astonished expression, though inwardly he was thinking, 80% isn't the limit. There's hope of reaching 90%, even 100%. To reach 90% or 100%, the Martial Soul needs to evolve through Immortal Herbs. To surpass 100%, one must truly become a god. But does that Nine-Colored Goddess really have to be bound to the Food God?

At this time, Chen Xin looked at Chen Yuan, then at Ning Rongrong, and said, "Our luck was good. In just one day, we hunted suitable Spirit Beasts for both of you. It's already late, so there's no need to stay overnight in the Soul Hunting Forest. We're Returning to the Sect."

Chen Yuan replied calmly, "Alright, Teacher!"

Ning Rongrong patted the dust from her dress and replied somewhat impatiently, "Then let's get going, Sword Grandpa. It's dark here, and terrifying sounds keep coming from the forest. Besides, Rongrong is hungry!"

With Ning Rongrong's words, Chen Xin took the two of them and instantly shot into the sky. None of them wished to remain in the Soul Hunting Forest for even a moment longer. Beneath the faint starlight, a streak of sword light vanished into the distance.

At the speed of a Titled Douluo, they returned to the sect before long. The first thing Chen Xin did upon returning was instruct the kitchen to light the fires at once and prepare a table full of steaming hot dishes.

At the same time, Chen Xin brought the two children before Ning Fengzhi and briefly described the day's hunt, as well as the two children's First Soul Skills.

Ning Fengzhi was somewhat surprised that Chen Xin had selected and hunted Spirit Beasts for both children in a single day. However, he was also very satisfied with the children's first Spirit Rings.

There was only one thing left to confirm. Ning Fengzhi raised his hand, and with a flash of light, a Crystal Ball used for testing Soul Power appeared in his palm. He said, "Rongrong, Chen Yuan, neither of you absorbed ten-year Spirit Rings, so your Soul Power should not have merely broken through to level eleven. Come test your Soul Power."

Ning Rongrong glanced at Chen Yuan. Although she had only absorbed a three-hundred-year Spirit Ring, she had still suffered quite a bit to absorb it. She also wanted to know her current Soul Power Level, so she was the first to step forward.

"Dad, I'll go first!"

After saying that, Ning Rongrong placed her hand on the Crystal Ball. A moment later, the Crystal Ball shone. Judging by the intensity of the light, her Soul Power was approximately level twelve.

Seeing this, Ning Rongrong jumped about happily and said with a face full of joy, "I have level twelve Soul Power now!"

Seeing how delighted she was, everyone present smiled.

Ning Fengzhi stroked her head with his other hand, his gaze gentle as he softly said, "Having level twelve Soul Power is indeed something worth celebrating, but you must not slack off in your cultivation from now on. Chen Yuan, your turn."

Hearing his name, Chen Yuan stepped forward at once. Ning Rongrong also moved aside and looked at Chen Yuan curiously.

Chen Yuan placed his hand on the Crystal Ball, and soon the light blossomed again. Compared to Ning Rongrong's, this light was noticeably brighter, though not by much. His Soul Power was also level twelve.

"Brother Chen Yuan is the same as me!"

Ning Rongrong was delighted, feeling that she had not fallen behind Chen Yuan.

Chen Yuan did not care about this at all. Smiling, he withdrew his hand and thought, I didn't have much time to prepare for this First Spirit Ring. The Spirit Ring of a Saber-Toothed Beast over four hundred years old truly was the limit of what I could absorb. For the second Spirit Ring, perhaps I can strive to absorb one with a higher cultivation. It may be risky, but the rewards are tremendous. Without daring to fight and strive, how could I become a god?

At this time, Ning Fengzhi patted Chen Yuan on the shoulder. His expression was warm and gentle, making others feel as though they were basking in a spring breeze. He smiled as he encouraged him.

"Chen Yuan, you have always cultivated diligently. You must continue to work hard in the future. I am looking forward to you becoming another Pillar of Heaven for my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, following Sword Uncle and Bone Uncle!"

Chen Yuan also answered "excitedly," "Sect Leader, I will work hard!"