Arc 15The Nine Treasure Alliance

Zhao Ming killed Tang San, received the Emperor God inheritance, and secured the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect as an ally in his plan to unify the continent. As Spirit Hall turned against him, the sect became the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and betrothed Ning Rongrong to Zhao Ming.

  • Zhao Ming welcomed the Four Great Clans into his forces, offered Spirit Bones as tournament rewards, and let Titan decide how to handle Tang San.
  • Tang San abducted no one but attempted to seize Tang Yuehua, so Zhao Ming severed his arms, revealed Tang Hao’s fate, and beheaded him after Tang San’s Negative Value met the mission requirement.
  • Zhao Ming received the Emperor God inheritance and learned that he had to unify the continent to claim its full power.
  • Zhao Ming confronted Yu Xiaogang, showed him Tang San’s severed head, and had Little Dragon Girl drain his Martial Soul power before sparing him.
  • Zhao Ming defeated Sword Douluo in a match, then persuaded Ning Fengzhi to support his campaign against the Heaven Dou Empire in exchange for making him Imperial Preceptor.
  • Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, met Zhao Ming, learned his Body Refining Techniques, and heard that he intended to unify the continent but would never hurt her.
  • Hu Liena met Zhao Ming at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, asked him to join Spirit Hall, and watched him repel an attack by one of its Titled Douluo.
  • The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect became the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, betrothed Ning Rongrong to Zhao Ming, and appointed him Sect Guardian Elder.
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Ch. 351Four Clans Assembly: Zhao Ming Is Actually the Master?

Zhao Ming revealed himself as the master of the Four Great Clans and addressed the clans at their assembly while Tang San knelt among the disciples. He announced Spirit Bone rewards and began a tournament before leaving the clans to decide how to deal with Tang San.

  • Zhao Ming welcomed the Four Great Clans as his forces, and Tang San realized Zhao Ming had subdued the clans before him.
  • Zhao Ming spoke to the clans for several hours while Niu Bi forced Tang San to remain kneeling.
  • Zhao Ming promised a matching Spirit Bone to the most talented disciple under twenty from each clan.
  • Zhao Ming announced the start of the Four Clans Tournament, and Titan told him Tang San had arrived.
  • Zhao Ming said Titan could decide how to deal with Tang San, then left.

Ch. 352Tang San, What the Fuck—Tailong Dared Call Him by Name?

At the Four Clans Assembly, Zhao Ming rewarded the clans and reassured Tang Yuehua that he would protect her, then took her away to dance. Meanwhile, Tailong confronted Tang San and led him to meet Titan so the Strength Clan could sever its ties with him.

  • Zhao Ming's generous Spirit Bone rewards inspired the Four Great Clans' disciples to pledge themselves to him and work hard for future rewards.
  • Tang Yuehua reproached Zhao Ming for giving away Spirit Bones, but he explained that he wanted to honor her and offered to let the clans serve her instead.
  • Tang Yuehua declined the forces, and Zhao Ming promised to protect her and choose Spirit Bones for her before taking her to the rear courtyard to dance.
  • Tailong confronted Tang San, called him by name, and said he had only served him because of Titan's orders.
  • Tang San restrained himself from attacking Tailong and agreed to go with him to hear what Titan had to say about the Strength Clan ending its ties with him.

Ch. 353Tang San's Character, Titan's Fury, Master's Righteousness, Yue Hua Wept

Tang San confronted Titan after the Strength Clan pledged itself to Zhao Ming, but Titan condemned Tang San’s actions and struck him for defending Ruhua and insulting Tang Yuehua. Zhao Ming stopped Titan from killing Tang San, offered to let him go, and asked Titan to hide the truth from Yue Hua, only for her to reveal she had overheard them.

  • Titan told Tailong to prepare for the tournament and warned Tang San not to disrespect Zhao Ming, the Strength Clan’s new Master.
  • Titan accused Tang San of opposing Zhao Ming, pursuing his women, and colluding with Ruhua, then slapped him when he defended her.
  • Tang San insulted Tang Yuehua, prompting Titan to strike him again and nearly kill him before Zhao Ming intervened and took Titan’s punch.
  • Zhao Ming spared Tang San and offered to wipe away their grievances if Tang San stopped provoking him, but Tang San vowed he would regret it.
  • Zhao Ming asked Titan to conceal his injury and Tang San’s behavior from Yue Hua, but Yue Hua revealed she had overheard them.

Ch. 354Tang San's Corruption

Zhao Ming reassured Tang Yuehua after shielding Tang San from Titan, and Tang Yuehua accepted his decision to protect her nephew. Outside Longxing City, Tang San’s hatred awakened his Evil Soul Master power, and he killed Taixing before plotting to hurt Zhao Ming through the people he loved.

  • Tang Yuehua comforted Zhao Ming, learned why he had hidden the confrontation from her, and told him she would not blame him for opposing Tang San.
  • Zhao Ming ordered Titan to arrange an escort for Tang San, while Tang Yuehua applied medicine to Zhao Ming’s injury.
  • Outside Longxing City, Tang San vowed revenge on Zhao Ming and resented Xiao Wu, who had chosen Zhao Ming.
  • Taixing confronted Tang San while carrying out Titan’s order to protect him, but Tang San’s mutated power revealed his Evil Soul Master aura.
  • Tang San killed Taixing by impaling him with Blue Silver Grass and absorbing his blood and flesh to replenish his strength.
  • Tang San judged that he still could not defeat Zhao Ming directly and left to target Zhao Ming’s loved ones, including Tang Yuehua.

Ch. 355Master, Do You Want Me to Stay Single Forever?

Zhao Ming learned that Tang San had become an Evil Soul Master and arranged for the Four Great Clans to support the Zhu Family’s campaign in the Star Luo Empire. Before leaving Longxing City, he spent the day with Bai Chenxiang, who was happy when he promised he would marry her if she remained single.

  • The system told Zhao Ming that Tang San’s Negative Value had reached 950 and that Tang San had become an Evil Soul Master with Soul Saint-level strength.
  • Bai Chenxiang absorbed a powerful Right Leg Bone, raising her cultivation by three levels to level thirty-seven.
  • Zhao Ming told the Four Great Clans to go to the Star Luo Empire and help the Zhu Family suppress rebellions as it took power from the Dai Family.
  • Bai Chenxiang came to Zhao Ming after hearing that he would leave the next day, and he teased her about following him to Heaven Dou City.
  • Zhao Ming told Bai Chenxiang not to get close to other men and promised to marry her if she could not marry anyone else.
  • Zhao Ming stayed with Bai Chenxiang for the day, and she rested happily in his arms.

Ch. 356Tang San's Madness

Zhao Ming left Bai Chenxiang behind and returned to Heaven Dou City, where he discovered Tang San had disappeared from Shrek Academy. Tang San had become an Evil Soul Master and plotted to abduct Tang Yuehua from Moonlight Pavilion to hurt Zhao Ming.

  • Bai Chenxiang tearfully embraced Zhao Ming before he departed, and she promised to cultivate harder so she could join him in the future.
  • Bai He encouraged Bai Chenxiang to pursue Zhao Ming, and she chose to travel with the clan elders to Star Luo City.
  • Zhao Ming and Tang Yuehua returned to Heaven Dou City three days later, and Zhao Ming found no trace of Tang San at Shrek Academy.
  • Tang San killed a woman while imagining she was Xiao Wu, absorbed her energy, and vowed to make Zhao Ming suffer.
  • Tang San targeted Moonlight Pavilion and planned to abduct Tang Yuehua, believing its guard could be overcome with his hidden weapons and sleeping drug.

Ch. 357Tang San's Utterly Depraved Actions

Tang San attacked Moonlight Pavilion and tried to force Tang Yuehua to go with him, but Zhao Ming arrived in time to rescue her. Zhao Ming severed Tang San’s arms and carried him away to settle their grudges and reveal things to him.

  • Tang San killed the guards at Moonlight Pavilion and defeated its defenders before confronting Tang Yuehua and Steward Ord.
  • Tang San threatened Steward Ord and tried to force Tang Yuehua to accompany him, but she refused and prepared to take her own life.
  • Zhao Ming arrived, comforted Tang Yuehua, and severed both of Tang San’s arms.
  • Zhao Ming sent Zi Ji to take Tang Yuehua to Tianyi Pavilion and Bi Ji to treat Steward Ord.
  • Zhao Ming grabbed Tang San and flew away to settle their grudges and tell him what he needed to learn.

Ch. 358Tang San, Dead

Zhao Ming revealed Tang Yuehua’s family connection and Tang Hao’s death to Tang San before killing him. He then received the Undying Body and the Emperor God inheritance, which required him to unify the continent.

  • Zhao Ming took the wounded Tang San outside Heaven Dou City and revealed that Tang Yuehua was Tang Hao’s biological younger sister.
  • Zhao Ming told Tang San that Tang Yuehua had once saved him and that Tang Hao was already dead, then described how he had killed Tang Hao.
  • Tang San’s grief and rage drove his Negative Value past the mission requirement, and Zhao Ming received the Undying Body reward.
  • Zhao Ming beheaded Tang San with the Black Dragon Sword.
  • Zhao Ming received the Emperor God inheritance and learned that he had to unify the continent to obtain its full power.

Ch. 359Emperor God Domain, Zhao Ming's Goal

Zhao Ming merged with the Emperor God Domain, causing a divine imperial aura to shake Heaven Dou City and draw alarmed reactions from Xue Ye, Qian Renxue, and Bibi Dong. He awakened Yun Yun as his consort and promised that he might eventually take her back to the Dou Qi Continent, while resolving to grow stronger and unify the continent first.

  • Zhao Ming merged with the Emperor God Domain, and golden dragons and overwhelming pressure spread across Heaven Dou City as people and experts sensed his power.
  • Xue Ye and Qian Renxue reacted to the aura, while Bibi Dong recognized a divine inheritor and ordered Spirit Hall to investigate it and prepare for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect ceremony.
  • Flame Spirit Princess, Tu Shan Ya Ya, and Medusa received gifts from Zhao Ming and were declared his Emperor Consorts, while Zi Ji and Bi Ji flew to protect him.
  • Yun Yun awakened beside Zhao Ming, recognized him as her man, and told him she knew Xiao Yan as her disciple Yanran's fiancé.
  • Zhao Ming asked Yun Yun whether she knew Yao Yan, embraced and kissed her, and she asked if she could someday return to the Dou Qi Continent.
  • Zhao Ming told Yun Yun he might take her home once he grew stronger and resolved to unify the continent before pursuing other worlds.

Ch. 361Zhao Ming's Beast Form, Yue Hua's Thoughts

Zhao Ming regained the ability to transform into his Ancient Immortal Bird Beast Form and returned to Heaven Dou City. He comforted Tang Yuehua after killing Tang San, then left to deal with Yu Xiaogang.

  • Little Dragon Girl greeted Zhao Ming, introduced herself to Yun Yun as his wife, and said she needed to reach the Mature Stage before transforming.
  • Zhao Ming told Bi Ji and Zi Ji that he had broken his bloodline shackles, then transformed into an Ancient Immortal Bird whose pressure awed them.
  • Zhao Ming flew back to Heaven Dou City with Yun Yun, Bi Ji, and Zi Ji.
  • At Bronze Sparrow Manor, Zhao Ming told Tang Yuehua that he had killed Tang San and comforted her as she grieved over what Tang San had tried to do.
  • Tang Yuehua acknowledged Zhao Ming's many companions and said she still wanted to be with him; Zhao Ming stayed until she fell asleep.
  • Zhao Ming left Tang Yuehua to rest and planned to confront Yu Xiaogang.

Ch. 362Yu Xiaogang's Mental State Completely Collapses

Zhao Ming confronted Yu Xiaogang, revealed Tang San’s death, and had Little Dragon Girl cripple Yu Xiaogang’s Martial Soul and cultivation. He left with evidence of Yu Xiaogang’s schemes, intending to give it to Bibi Dong and end their relationship.

  • Yu Xiaogang planned to leave Shrek Academy for Spirit Hall if Tang San did not return, believing Bibi Dong would protect and support him.
  • Zhao Ming confronted Yu Xiaogang and announced that he intended to pursue Bibi Dong, then exposed Yu Xiaogang’s past use of her.
  • Yu Xiaogang admitted that he had approached Bibi Dong for his own benefit and threatened Zhao Ming with her feelings for him.
  • Zhao Ming slapped Yu Xiaogang and gave him a box containing Tang San’s severed head, leaving Yu Xiaogang horrified and grief-stricken.
  • Little Dragon Girl drained the power of Yu Xiaogang’s Martial Soul, crippling his cultivation, while Zhao Ming spared him and left him wailing.
  • Zhao Ming said he had recorded their conversation and planned to give it, along with Yu Yuanzhen’s instructions, to Bibi Dong.

Ch. 363Return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect

Zhao Ming reached level forty-nine and reunited with Ning Rongrong after Ning Fengzhi broke through to become a level eighty-three Soul Douluo. At the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s ceremony, Bone Douluo defeated Sword Douluo with Ning Fengzhi’s enhanced support, and Sword Douluo challenged Zhao Ming to test his strength.

  • Zhao Ming ended his cultivation and learned from Ning Rongrong that Ning Fengzhi had become a level eighty-three Soul Douluo.
  • Ning Rongrong told Zhao Ming that Ning Fengzhi had invited him to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s grand ceremony, and Zhao Ming agreed to attend.
  • The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciples gathered to celebrate Ning Fengzhi’s breakthrough and his promise to help talented disciples evolve their Martial Souls to Eight Treasure.
  • Ning Fengzhi supported Bone Douluo as he fought Sword Douluo, whose attacks failed to overcome Bone Douluo’s enhanced defense.
  • Bone Douluo defeated Sword Douluo, and the two welcomed Zhao Ming and Ning Rongrong back to the sect.
  • Sword Douluo challenged Zhao Ming to exchange moves, drawing the attention of everyone in the square.

Ch. 364Zhao Ming's Strength

Zhao Ming accepted Sword Douluo Chen Xin’s challenge and demonstrated that his strength could withstand the attacks of a top Titled Douluo. After Zhao Ming blocked Chen Xin’s signature technique, Chen Xin declared him the winner.

  • The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciples cheered for Zhao Ming, and Chen Xin challenged him to test his strength.
  • Zhao Ming took to the sky in his Undying Dark Garb and used the Black Dragon Sword to block Chen Xin’s fourth Soul Skill.
  • Chen Xin intensified his attacks with sword phantoms, but Zhao Ming destroyed them with ice and fire energy while holding his ground.
  • Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong discussed Zhao Ming’s potential and the possibility of supporting his ambitions to unify the continent.
  • Chen Xin unleashed Myriad Swords Returning to the Origin, and Zhao Ming’s black barrier swallowed the sword phantoms without injuring him.
  • Chen Xin acknowledged Zhao Ming’s victory after Zhao Ming emerged from the black mist, pale from the effort but unharmed.

Ch. 365Zhao Ming's Ambition

Zhao Ming blocked Chen Xin’s powerful soul skill and revealed that he possessed several Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Bones, impressing Sword Douluo and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. In the main hall, Zhao Ming told Ning Fengzhi that he intended to unify the continent and asked for the sect’s help.

  • Zhao Ming told Chen Xin that he possessed three or four Spirit Bones, all above the Hundred Thousand Year level, and said he would obtain such bones for Ning Rongrong if she wanted them.
  • Chen Xin accepted Zhao Ming’s devotion to Ning Rongrong, and the group headed to the main hall as onlookers marveled at Zhao Ming’s strength.
  • Ning Rongrong congratulated Zhao Ming on reaching forty-ninth rank Soul Power and promised to train so she could support and heal him.
  • Ning Fengzhi praised Zhao Ming for helping him reach Soul Douluo and for finding a way to evolve the sect’s Martial Souls.
  • Zhao Ming confirmed that he planned to unify Douluo Continent and asked Ning Fengzhi to help him bring down the Heaven Dou Empire.

Ch. 366Ning Fengzhi's Thoughts

Zhao Ming persuaded Ning Fengzhi to support his plan to unify the continent by promising him the position of Imperial Preceptor, while Ning Rongrong rejected becoming Empress. Ning Fengzhi committed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to Zhao Ming’s cause, and planned to introduce him to Xue Qinghe.

  • Ning Fengzhi asked what Zhao Ming would offer the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and Zhao Ming promised him the position of Imperial Preceptor if he unified the continent.
  • Ning Fengzhi warned that breaking ties with the Heaven Dou Empire carried risks and asked whether Zhao Ming could oppose Spirit Hall; Zhao Ming said taking both empires would leave Spirit Hall unable to stop him.
  • Ning Fengzhi agreed that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would serve Zhao Ming and asked him to make Ning Rongrong Empress if he became Emperor.
  • Ning Rongrong rejected the Empress position, and Zhao Ming promised to keep her precious to him.
  • Ning Fengzhi said he would introduce Zhao Ming to Xue Qinghe in a few days, and Zhao Ming privately recognized that Xue Qinghe was Qian Renxue.
  • Chen Xin questioned Ning Fengzhi’s decision, and Ning Fengzhi said the sect would gamble on Zhao Ming because Spirit Hall would eventually threaten them regardless.

Ch. 367Angel Yan

Qian Renxue learned that Zhao Ming had fought Sword Douluo and decided to meet her former teacher and judge his strength herself. Meanwhile, Zhao Ming received a mission to summon Angel Yan at the Crown Prince's Mansion and learned that Qian Renxue was waiting for him at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

  • Qian Renxue heard that Zhao Ming had fought Sword Douluo and might rival a Titled Douluo, making him a future threat to her and Spirit Hall.
  • Qian Renxue disguised herself as Xue Qinghe and set out to visit her teacher so she could assess Zhao Ming in person.
  • Zhao Ming received a check-in mission at the Crown Prince's Mansion that would reward him with Angel Yan as his fifth Puppet.
  • Zhao Ming reviewed Angel Yan's information and learned that her pure Angel Bloodline could suppress Qian Renxue's Martial Soul.
  • The system told Zhao Ming that Qian Renxue had arrived at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's main hall specifically to see him, and he began getting dressed.

Ch. 368Qian Renxue Arrived

Disguised as Xue Qinghe, Qian Renxue visited Ning Fengzhi and then sought out Zhao Ming, curious about his reputation. After his attack nearly struck her, Zhao Ming rescued her and drew her into an unexpectedly intimate conversation, while she tried to conceal her identity and composure.

  • Xue Qinghe congratulated Ning Fengzhi on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Martial Soul evolution and his breakthrough to Soul Douluo, then asked to meet Zhao Ming.
  • Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, found Zhao Ming practicing the zither and was impressed by his music and demeanor.
  • Zhao Ming sensed Qian Renxue and unleashed a powerful force; she chose not to reveal her strength, and he rushed forward to save her.
  • Zhao Ming apologized and greeted Qian Renxue as the Crown Prince, while she invited him to call her Brother Xue.
  • Zhao Ming took Qian Renxue by the hand and led her inside, leaving her flustered but unwilling to risk damaging their relationship.

Ch. 369Body Refining Technique

Zhao Ming offered Xue Qinghe a Body Refining Technique, prompting Qian Renxue to suspect that it explained his strength and eagerly learn his exercises. After teaching her several techniques, Zhao Ming let Xue Qinghe leave with methods she could practice in the Imperial Palace.

  • Qian Renxue worried that Zhao Ming had discovered her identity, but relaxed when he said he was only concerned about Xue Qinghe's weak physique.
  • Zhao Ming offered to teach Xue Qinghe a Body Refining Technique, and Qian Renxue suspected it was the secret behind his strength.
  • Zhao Ming had Xue Qinghe remove his outer robe and began teaching him sit-ups, sitting on his legs to guide the exercise.
  • Qian Renxue felt the exercise strengthening her body and decided the technique could improve her physique.
  • Zhao Ming taught Qian Renxue the rest of the Body Refining Techniques he knew, and Xue Qinghe eventually left.

Ch. 370Qian Renxue's Composure Collapsed, the Shameless Zhao Ming

Qian Renxue feared Zhao Ming had discovered her identity after he took liberties with her while she was disguised as a man. To keep him from exposing her, she agreed to let him see her true appearance, while both planned to use the situation to their own advantage.

  • After returning to her courtyard, Qian Renxue told Old Li she feared Zhao Ming had seen through her disguise and recounted what had happened.
  • Old Li reassured Qian Renxue that Zhao Ming did not know her true identity, and Qian Renxue decided to confront him before he could tell Ning Fengzhi.
  • Qian Renxue told Zhao Ming a fabricated story about disguising herself as the Crown Prince to protect the Heaven Dou Empire, and asked him to keep her secret.
  • Zhao Ming threatened to tell Ning Fengzhi unless Qian Renxue showed him her true appearance, and she reluctantly agreed.
  • Zhao Ming promised not to touch Qian Renxue, while she suspected she could use his attraction to her to her advantage.

Ch. 371I Really Didn't Lie to You

In Seven Treasure City, Zhao Ming showed Qian Renxue his powerful Spirit Bones after she questioned how a Soul Ancestor could fight far above his rank. Qian Renxue believed he might also possess a five-million-year-old Spirit Bone, but Zhao Ming admitted he had made that claim up and left her flustered by his advances.

  • Zhao Ming admired Qian Renxue in her pale yellow gown as they walked through Seven Treasure City.
  • Qian Renxue asked Zhao Ming how he had gained such strength despite being only a Soul Ancestor, and he claimed he had powerful Spirit Bones.
  • After they left the city, Zhao Ming revealed his Hundred Thousand Year Dark Golden Dreadclaw External Soul Bone and Black Dragon King Spirit Bone to Qian Renxue.
  • Qian Renxue asked to see Zhao Ming's supposed five-million-year-old Spirit Bone, but he confessed he had been joking and put an arm around her waist.
  • Qian Renxue broke free of Zhao Ming's arm, blushing at his shameless behavior.

Ch. 372Qian Renxue Is So Innocent Too

Zhao Ming and Qian Renxue shared a final, candid walk through Seven Treasure City, knowing their ambitions could make them enemies. After Qian Renxue returned to her role as Heaven Dou’s Crown Prince, Zhao Ming went back to Ning Rongrong, who was jealous that he had spent the evening with another girl.

  • Zhao Ming and Qian Renxue browsed street stalls together until several thugs tried to extort them and Zhao Ming erased the attackers with black energy.
  • Qian Renxue asked whether Zhao Ming planned to move against the Heaven Dou Empire, and he admitted that he did.
  • Zhao Ming told Qian Renxue that he wanted to unify the continent and bring peace, while promising he would never hurt her.
  • Qian Renxue left, saying she would remain Heaven Dou’s Crown Prince and regard Zhao Ming as a traitor coveting her throne.
  • Zhao Ming returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, where Ning Rongrong confronted him about spending the evening with another girl before he kissed her.

Ch. 373Spirit Hall: Hu Liena Arrives

Zhao Ming and Ning Rongrong spent the morning together before preparing for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s ceremony. At the sect, Ning Fengzhi rejected Spirit Hall’s offer to submit, and Hu Liena set out to meet Zhao Ming while the four elders accompanying her planned to kill him.

  • Zhao Ming carried Ning Rongrong to a medicinal bath so she could recover before the ceremony.
  • Hu Liena and four Spirit Hall elders met with Ning Fengzhi, Bone Douluo, and Sword Douluo in the sect’s main hall.
  • Ning Fengzhi refused Spirit Hall’s offer, declaring that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would not submit.
  • Hu Liena presented rare treasures and asked Ning Fengzhi to introduce her to Zhao Ming.
  • Hu Liena left for the rear courtyard, while the four elders followed with plans to kill Zhao Ming.

Ch. 374Is Nana Worried About Me?

Zhao Ming learned that Spirit Hall had sent four Titled Douluo and Saintess Hu Liena to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but he remained confident as he went to meet her. Hu Liena warned him to be careful while preparing to enter the City of Slaughter, and Zhao Ming left convinced she still cared about him.

  • Ning Fengzhi told Zhao Ming and Ning Rongrong that Spirit Hall had arrived with four Titled Douluo and Hu Liena, and Zhao Ming decided to meet them.
  • Zhao Ming found Hu Liena practicing with a short blade and teased her about their past, while she offered to grant him one request if he kept her secrets.
  • Zhao Ming recognized that Hu Liena was training for the City of Slaughter, and she confirmed she had asked to enter ahead of schedule.
  • Zhao Ming warned Hu Liena that the City of Slaughter was dangerous and thought about going there to protect her.
  • Hu Liena urged Zhao Ming to be careful, and he teased her by asking whether she was worried about him.

Ch. 375Zhao Ming, True to His Reputation

Zhao Ming gave Hu Liena a ring and supplies for her cultivation, rejected Spirit Hall’s invitation, and left after demonstrating his strength to its elders. Chrysanthemum Pass decided to gather more forces to target him, while Hu Liena worried about the conflict between them.

  • Zhao Ming gave Hu Liena a ring containing cultivation resources and asked her to pass a Recording Stone about Yu Xiaogang to Bibi Dong.
  • Hu Liena asked Zhao Ming to join Spirit Hall, but he refused and teased her by calling her his wife.
  • Chrysanthemum Pass and three Titled Douluo entered Hu Liena’s courtyard, where Zhao Ming declined to speak privately with them and tried to leave.
  • A Titled Douluo attacked Zhao Ming, but Zhao Ming repelled him with his Dark Golden Dreadclaw and injured him.
  • Chrysanthemum Pass apologized to Zhao Ming, then decided to mobilize Spirit Hall’s forces in Heaven Dou City against him.
  • Hu Liena watched Zhao Ming leave and worried that he and Spirit Hall would become enemies.

Ch. 376Lord Zhao Ming, Sect Guardian Elder

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect became the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect after Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong’s Martial Souls evolved, and Ning Fengzhi appointed Zhao Ming as a Sect Guardian Elder with authority equal to his own. The ceremony ended with Zhao Ming honored by the sect while Ning Rongrong teased him about Hu Liena.

  • The gathered factions learned that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had become the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and that Ning Fengzhi had reached Soul Douluo while Ning Rongrong gained the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
  • Ning Fengzhi announced that Ning Rongrong was betrothed to Zhao Ming and appointed him Sect Guardian Elder, granting him equal status and access to the sect’s resources.
  • The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s disciples knelt before Zhao Ming and welcomed him as their new guardian elder.
  • Ning Rongrong linked arms with Zhao Ming and asked about his relationship with Hu Liena, while Hu Liena grew irritated after overhearing his remark about her appearance.
  • The ceremony lasted the day, and the sect officially completed its change of name to the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
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