Prestige and Turmoil

The three leaders of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect present all changed color.

You Chen looked at Ning Rongrong with an amused expression.

The original novel explicitly states that Ning Rongrong's personality was initially "bad," but was later corrected to "good."

But upon closer reflection, it becomes clear that Ning Rongrong is not simply arrogant and disdainful of others; she genuinely has the qualifications to back it up.

During this period, it's hard to say whether there were even thirty Titled Douluo in the entire Douluo Continent. Each of them had two powerful backers and a father who was the strongest support.

These three stations together can basically be regarded as two Super Douluo.

Even the Spirit Hall, which is in a class of its own, only has seven experts above the Super Douluo, although one of them is a Limit Douluo.

This is a world where strength reigns supreme, the strong prey on the weak, and a strict hierarchy prevails.

The power of Titled Douluo is comparable to that of a nuclear bomb in our world, not to mention that of Super Douluo.

Ning Rongrong was deeply favored by Jian Gu, and the power of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect never fell into other hands. Her family status was incomparable to that of Yu Xiaogang in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Unlike the other two Upper Three Sects, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is not riddled with internal factions and infighting. They are like a rope that can be twisted into one at any time.

Such a person is far more noble than any princess. Even the emperors of great nations like Tiandou Empire and Star Luo Empire, upon learning of her identity, must greet her with a smile and the demeanor of a respectful elder.

As long as Ning Rongrong doesn't do something as outrageous as trampling a country's head under her feet, she can indeed act with impunity.

That's the truth.

If Dai Mubai's father knew that his son dared to make such outrageous remarks about wanting to rape Ning Rongrong, he would probably have him arrested and locked up at home. Most importantly, Dai Mubai was saying this while believing that there were only about ten Titled Douluo on the entire continent.

Look at what happens in real life when you provoke people who aren't even mentioned in books. Ning Rongrong's status in the Douluo World is definitely no lower than those people.

On the other hand, given her high status, she might be described as willful and capricious, but what willful things did she actually do to deserve such cold treatment from everyone at the Shrek Academy?

To put it bluntly, there are only two points: one is to demand special treatment, and the other is to express disapproval and protest against Shrek's training plan.

Compared to the arrogance of figures like the Arctic Catfish or Li Gang (whose father is known for his domineering nature), you'll find that Ning Rongrong's problems can even be described as childish.

The former was indeed Ning Rongrong's problem, but the latter cannot be entirely blamed on Ning Rongrong.

What shocked Tang San, Xiao Wu, and the others the most was probably that sentence: "Flender, who do you think you are? You're just a mere Soul Sage."

They were shocked that Ning Rongrong dared to show disdain for a Soul Sage.

Having accepted the survival-of-the-fittest social dynamics of the Douluo Continent, it's normal for them to look down on and question Ning Rongrong. They simply haven't figured out where Ning Rongrong's confidence comes from to say such things.

They only knew that Ning Rongrong came from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but they didn't know that she was the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Flender was essentially using his authority to coerce other trainees into suppressing Ning Rongrong.

As we all know, in this situation, whether the reasoning is correct or not is irrelevant. What matters is not the reasoning, but the authority.

Flender didn't persuade Ning Rongrong with reason at all; he merely used the student group at the academy to manipulate Ning Rongrong.

Even if such education could truly correct a person's character flaws, we would still find it difficult to consider it correct.

In You Chen's view, Ning Rongrong actually had the same problem as Dugu Yan before.

Having had Titled Douluo powerhouse backing him up for so long, he developed a somewhat arrogant personality.

Simply put... she looks down on everyone at Shrek.

There's no need for her to tolerate a group of people she looks down on.

This is why Flender's words broke her down.

Because she refused to believe that the people she looked down upon were actually a group of super geniuses.

But... who could have imagined this? Such a dilapidated and rubbish academy, filled with the chosen ones of the version? Without a god's-eye view, it's not so easy to understand.

In You Chen's view, Ning Rongrong's problems were much smaller than Dugu Yan's.

Why? Because she knows how to hide and deceive. Simply put, although she is still young, she already knows how to disguise herself and know when to back down. This already puts her ahead of countless peers.

At least You Chen quite admires this kind of personality, well, it's definitely not because he himself likes to cheat and swindle...

You Chen thought it was all bullshit that Flender couldn't find trustworthy teammates to protect him as a support character.

Ning Rongrong's looks and status, is it really that hard to cultivate a sycophant?

As for the saying that the strong have integrity and cannot be deceived, Long Xiaoyao has something to say.

The strong in the Douluo Continent do not need to cultivate their minds.

You Chen, who is well-versed in acting, has a lot of say. As long as you have the ability to speak to people in a certain way, sincerity is completely unimportant.

Is Ning Rongrong conforms to the stereotypical image of a virtuous and traditional woman, really better than a cunning and lively little princess? You Chen doesn't think so.

He believed that Flender' education level was so poor that they used the simplest and most brutal method to meet Ning Fengzhi's KPI requirements.

For example, in today's society, many parents always say that only by enduring hardship can one rise above others, but what is the reality? They themselves have suffered their whole lives, yet their lives haven't been particularly good.

Why deliberately seek out hardship when there's no need to suffer? If you love advising people to eat shit, why don't you go and eat shit until you die yourself?

Most children are worn down not because they become mature, but because of the pressures of life and environment.

Who wouldn't want to stay young and childlike at heart for the rest of their life?

But most people can never go back to that simple time when they could feel happy just by hearing the sound of cicadas.

"Rongrong, step back now!" Ning Fengzhi shouted sharply.

His unprecedentedly serious expression startled Ning Rongrong, who thought she was mentally prepared, and she was stunned, unable to utter the lines she had prepared.

"I'm sorry, senior."

Chen Xin quickly apologized to You Chen: "This is Feng Zhi's daughter. She is still young and doesn't know any better. I apologize to you on her behalf!"

Seeing the venerable Sword Grandfather bowing deeply to You Chen, Ning Rongrong finally snapped out of her daze, "Sword Grandfather..."

She looked left and right, and met the gaze of Gu Rong, who had a somewhat helpless expression. Realizing that she had made a mistake, she quickly lowered her head and said, "I'm sorry."

You Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Chen Xin, and said, "Chen Xin, in your eyes, am I such a petty person who would hold a grudge against the offense of a little girl who hasn't even grown up yet?"

"Well..."

Chen Xin choked.

How is one supposed to respond to that?

Ning Fengzhi, however, was quick-witted. His eyes darted around, and he immediately stepped forward to flatter him. "Senior, you are incredibly magnanimous. When we went astray and bullied the weak, you not only didn't choose revenge, but also promptly corrected and educated us, using your Wisdom God Position and compassion to pull us back to the right path. Your noble character is truly a model for us Soul Master! Such magnanimity and virtue are like Sapphire Star for us lost souls! Uncle Jian's words were merely a moment of anger because his admiration had been insulted! They have nothing to do with whether you hold it against him!"

Ning Rongrong was dumbfounded. Before entering this door, she never imagined that she would see her dear father acting like such a sycophant.

Who would have thought that the next moment...

Chen Xin sighed in agreement, as if Ning Fengzhi had truly spoken her mind. She gazed at You Chen with longing and said, "Indeed, Senior's martial virtue is so abundant. Of all the Soul Master in the world, eight dou of virtue is yours, and you alone possess one shi, while the rest are lacking two dou!"

You Chen had always thought that this kind of flattery was very awkward and embarrassing, but after experiencing it once in a while, he found it strangely quite enjoyable...

At that moment, he calmly stroked a non-existent beard.

Ning Rongrong is clever after all.

After a brief moment of stunned silence, she quickly stepped forward, bowed, and apologized. "I'm sorry, senior. The power you displayed earlier was just too, too amazing. I really thought my two grandfathers were going to die. I was so anxious that I offended you."

His tone still carried a hint of emotion, but on the other hand, it also contained a subtle compliment.

From Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin's flattering words, Ning Rongrong felt that she had gained a general understanding of You Chen and knew that this senior was probably not a bloodthirsty person. She immediately had some ulterior motives.

She may not have seriously analyzed the situation to conclude that such a slightly presumptuous apology would be more effective in bridging the gap, but she instinctively knew how to say the right thing.

Even though Ning Fengzhi felt a little nervous because of Ning Rongrong's words, You Chen didn't react. Instead, he gently stroked Ning Rongrong's head and smiled, "Cute little girl, I accept your apology."

Ning Rongrong felt a secret joy in her heart.

"But..."

Before Ning Rongrong could rejoice for long, You Chen's tone suddenly turned serious. He said, "I once gave a piece of advice to a junior who had offended me. Today, I'll give you the same advice—some clever tricks may bring you extra benefits, but in front of the strong, you'd better put away your clever tricks! The strong may forgive your offense for a while, but they can also take your life with a single word! Respect! Only by respecting the powerful can you truly respect your life!"

A powerful aura enveloped only this reception room.

Ning Rongrong's face turned deathly pale, but under You Chen's precise control, although she was drenched in sweat and trembling with fear, she did not faint.

All three members of the Sword Bone Pagoda looked solemn, but none of them made a move.

They realized that You Chen was teaching Ning Rongrong the truths of this world!

Even... this could be seen as a warning to them.

The invisible pressure dissipated at some point, and by the time Ning Rongrong caught her breath, the person was nowhere to be seen.

Filled with lingering fear and some resentment, she looked at Sword and Bone and asked, "Sword Grandfather, Bone Grandfather, that... senior, is he really that powerful?"

Chen Xin's expression turned solemn as he said seriously, "Rongrong, I know you're frustrated and angry, but you need to understand that what Senior did just now was truly out of good intentions! I hope you won't misunderstand this and harbor resentment towards Senior!"

Gu Rong nodded silently, "Rongrong, I agree with Chen Xin."

Ning Rongrong had indeed harbored some resentment, even though she rationally knew the other person meant well, she couldn't emotionally agree. After all, until this moment, her life had never had a single unpleasant moment.

Seeing Chen Xin and Gu Rong's unusually serious expressions, and even their rare agreement to educate her, Ning Rongrong was startled and immediately nodded repeatedly. "I know. Sword Grandfather, Bone Grandfather, I know that senior is indeed a kind and generous person, otherwise I wouldn't have said those words."

Ning Fengzhi snorted coldly and said, "Uncle Jian and Uncle Gu, you two spoil Rongrong too much. Rongrong, let me ask you, how can you guarantee that your judgment is correct? Didn't you see that your father and your Uncle Jian were sweating profusely just now? Are you trying to scare us to death?"

Ning Rongrong lowered her head unhappily after being reprimanded by Ning Fengzhi. But she ultimately said nothing more. She knew she was indeed in the wrong this time.

However, even her two grandfathers, who doted on her the most, had no time to consider Ning Rongrong's feelings at this moment.

Gu Rong rubbed his knees and sighed deeply, "Honestly, where did such a powerful expert come from? It's not just this senior; the entire Beast Soul Chamber of Commerce feels the same way..."

After clarifying its relationship with Prince Xue Xing, the background of the Beast Soul Chamber of Commerce has once again become shrouded in mystery.

Ning Fengzhi to the side, frowned and slowly voiced his guess. "To be honest, there is indeed a force that, like this senior, appeared out of nowhere without any prior indication, as if it had sprung from a rock..."

A glint flashed in Chen Xin's eyes, and he blurted out, "You mean— SkyNet!?"

Upon hearing this conclusion, all three industry leaders present wore solemn expressions.

There's no other reason than that the upper echelons of this world share a common, underlying perception— that SkyNet is most likely an enemy of the Spirit Hall.

The specific reasons have been repeated countless times before, so I will not go into them again here.

Ning Fengzhi vaguely realized that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, no, the entire continent, seemed to be about to be drawn into a huge vortex.

He glanced silently at Ning Rongrong, who still seemed somewhat bewildered, and thought to himself, 'It seems the plan to transform this Little Demoness needs to be implemented as soon as possible.'

Ning Fengzhi had already conceived the idea of sending Ning Rongrong to the Shrek Academy for education ahead of schedule.

After seeing Ning Rongrong out of the reception room, Ning Fengzhi frowned and asked, "Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu, how are you two doing now?"

The two sect-protecting Douluo exchanged a glance and gave a less-than-ideal answer.

Chen Xin said, "You saw Gu Rong's injuries. Although that senior saved him, it was still an injury that required Hundred Thousand Year Soul Skill to heal. Even if he's superficially healed, it will probably take at least half a year for him to truly recover to his full strength. As for me..."

Chen Xin lowered his head slightly, his expression a mixture of joy and helplessness. "Although it's not obvious on the surface, my Martial Soul has actually suffered a serious injury, and it will probably take at least a year or two to recover. However, I also benefited greatly from this battle, and once I've recovered, I might be able to advance to the next level!"

In the end, Chen Xin regained his swordsman's edge, his eyes shining brightly.

Looking at his close friend's spirited appearance, Gu Rong was both happy and a little jealous, and sighed, "It seems that this old body of mine is really going to be left far behind by you this time..."

On the other side, You Chen, in a joyful mood, left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, embarking on his journey home with two stunning beauties on his left and right.

The reason he was so agreeable just now, besides having already designated the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect as his subordinate, was also due to his mastery of the Perfect Realm.

Chen Xin can be said to be the first person You Chen has truly encountered since his transmigration, someone who triggered the Spirit Realm Burst state during a battle.

Its soul-burning outburst gave You Chen considerable inspiration and insight.

For researchers, the worst thing is not making a mistake, but rather "no change at all".

The imperfections revealed by Chen Xin under her strong determination actually gave You Chen a clearer understanding of true perfection.

When Chen Xin unleashed the Man and Weapon as One, there were faint signs of touching the Spirit Realm. You Chen followed suit as if struck by inspiration, unleashing his own Spirit Realm Burst and successfully seizing this opportunity.

He was already just one step away from perfection, and with the collision of the two forces, he finally took that step.

Therefore, even though You Chen has just used the Spirit Realm Burst, he is not weak at all.

'The operation of Soul Power, body, and spirit is perfect; the three energies achieve a flawless self-circulation within the Martial Soul.'

By observing the power of the Sea God Martial Soul's passive ability, You Chen quickly gained a more comfortable grasp of the Perfect Realm.

However, a question naturally arose in my mind.

'I've reached perfection now, so what's next? Where does the road ahead lead? Or... is this the end?'

If it were someone else, they would probably be confused for a long time.

However, You Chen possesses the special reward "Glimpse of Origin," which has always guided him in the right direction. He is already looking forward to what changes will occur after he reaches the perfect realm and uses "Glimpse of Origin" again.

Time slips away quietly.

The battle that took place above the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was watched by so many people that the news could not be concealed.

This was something that You Chen, Ning Fengzhi, and the others were all very clear about.

Unlike You Chen's Beast Soul Chamber of Commerce, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, no matter how centralized its power is, cannot avoid the existence of some corrupt individuals who sell and leak information for their own benefit.

The news that the Beast Soul Chamber of Commerce was backed by an invincible powerhouse capable of defeating the three members of the Sword Bone Pagoda together naturally spread like wildfire.

Many who had been laughing at the Beast Soul Chamber of Commerce recently suddenly fell silent, examining themselves to see if they had done anything reckless during the competition between the two major merchant guilds...

Those small chambers of commerce and suppliers who took advantage of the situation to kick someone when they were down were all somewhat bewildered and uneasy.

However, what they didn't know was that the two chambers of commerce had decided to join forces to sweep all the weak out of the game, and to completely take control of the channels and suppliers.

But one thing is certain.

In everyone's mind, the Beast Soul Chamber of Commerce has become another giant force no less than the Upper Three Sects, and it seems to have the potential to surpass the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and truly replace the original position of the Clear Sky Sect.

"Teacher, is this your true strength? How did you become so powerful in such a short time?"

In the Tiandou Imperial Palace, Qian Renxue frowned in thought.

Others may not know the identity of this mysterious expert, but how could Qian Renxue, who witnessed You Chen abducting Dugu Bo from Prince Xue Xing, not know?

Upon receiving this information, she immediately recognized that the one who defeated the three members of the Sword Bone Pagoda was her own teacher.

However, even though she had already experienced You Chen's power before, Qian Renxue still found it hard to believe that You Chen could do this.

You Chen's displayed strength is already approaching that of his grandfather...

This inexplicably made Qian Renxue feel uneasy.

She began to struggle, to hesitate... struggling with whether it was the right thing to hide the teacher's situation from her grandfather back then. She hesitated about whether to continue concealing You Chen's information.

Hidden behind the scenes, the two men, Pufferfish and the Snake Lance, were also silently sweating.

They now realize that the reason they were spared that day was You Chen not only let them go, but he let them go completely.

However, even so...

The Porcupinefish Douluo stepped forward and said gravely, "Young Master, a communication has arrived from the Spirit Hall. Captain Oerg of the Execution Division, Elite Enforcement Officer Kainegis of the Enforcement Division, and Black-robed Bishop Di Wan ... all three have disappeared at the same time. More importantly, all three have had close personal relationships with former Professor You Chen. Furthermore, the Execution Division has confirmed that You Chen's disciple, Yan, is suspected of consuming Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures recently—"

"Enough!"

Qian Renxue interrupted the Porcupinefish Douluo in a deep voice, calmly glancing at him. "Ci Xue, I understand what you want to say. But I don't need you to remind me what to do! Do you understand?"

"Yes." The Porcupinefish Douluo lowered his head, his face showing no anger, only calmness.

'Teacher, what exactly are you planning to do... You clearly know the relationship between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and me... Or are you simply trying to develop the Chamber of Commerce and collect cultivation resources? No, that doesn't seem like it at all...'

A flicker of pain flashed in Qian Renxue's eyes.

'If you really stand in my way, even if it's you, teacher, I will definitely...'

Qian Renxue silently made a decision in her heart.

However, this seemingly resolute decision is actually just another act of escapism. If she were truly aware of the need to clash with You Chen, she should have chosen to reveal the information to Qian Daoliu immediately.

The Porcupinefish Douluo and the Snake Lance Douluo stared at each other.

Unfortunately, things have progressed to this point, You Chen's existence is gradually getting out of control. This time, they no longer intend to hide it from their master.

They do indeed have paternal love for Qian Renxue, but they also have a firm belief in the Spirit Hall and a strong sense of belonging.

The Divine Realm.

With so much time having passed in the lower realms, even Poseidon, with his slowed reflexes, began to notice Bo Saixi's unusual behavior.

It would be strange if Poseidon hadn't noticed, especially since Bo Saixi's faith had been severely shaken.

Fortunately, even according to the time scale of the Divine Realm, it will still take another one or two hours before Bo Saixi is completely tamed by You Chen. Not to mention the time it will take for You Chen to actually cause Bo Saixi's Martial Soul to degenerate.

While the connection between their Martial Soul was still intact, Poseidon, as before, did not extend his Divine Sense outwards. Instead, he merely observed the condition of Bo Saixi's Martial Soul to confirm Bo Saixi situation.

Upon seeing this, he quickly frowned.