Could Titled Douluo disregard the rules?
Yes.
In most cases, yes.
They were the most powerful beings in this world. Naturally, they could disregard certain rules meant to restrain the weak.
But.
That was only when the two sides' forces were unequal.
Li Yu might have been a member of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, but there were only six badges representing Spirit Hall's highest honor!
Three of them belonged respectively to the three sects of the Upper Three Sects: the Clear Sky Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
The other three were in Spirit Hall's possession.
So those words seemed to show far too little regard for the badge's true holders!
Thus, Meng Shenji and the others who knew the truth all turned toward the speaker.
They saw a refined young man walk onto the stage.
It was Xue Qinghe.
At his side stood a man leaning on a scepter, his aura mild and approachable.
Ning Fengzhi, master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Xue Beng glared at Xue Qinghe through gritted teeth, his eyes filled with resentment.
It was as if he had seen a mortal enemy.
Prince Xue Xing merely nodded faintly, then smiled at Ning Fengzhi. "What brings Sect Master Ning here to watch children squabble?"
As a prince of Heaven Dou, he naturally knew Ning Rongrong.
When Li Yu had whipped Ning Rongrong with Willow Branches just now, the corners of his mouth had twitched incessantly. Now that Ning Fengzhi had actually arrived, he naturally hurried to play dumb, as though he had not seen what had happened.
And in order to avoid affecting the relationship between Heaven Dou and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he immediately characterized the conflict as "children squabbling."
Ning Fengzhi merely nodded faintly before turning his gaze toward Yu Xiaogang and the others.
He said coldly, "I had thought that Rongrong would receive proper guidance after joining Shrek Academy, which was why I had felt at ease letting her fool around.
But now it seems that the values of your school's teachers and students are somewhat at odds with the principles by which my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect raises its disciples.
From this day onward, Rongrong will have nothing to do with your school!"
As soon as he spoke, a streak of sword intent descended. The unconscious Ning Rongrong below the stage then vanished in an instant.
Everyone watched this scene in shock.
Only then did they realize Ning Rongrong's identity.
Before, all their attention had been focused on Tang San and Li Yu.
As for Ning Rongrong and Oscar, who had lingered at the edges, no one had paid them much attention. It was as though only at this moment did they remember what Martial Soul Ning Rongrong had just released!
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, known as the number one support-type Martial Soul in the world!
"Sword Douluo?" Cold sweat beaded on Meng Shenji's forehead, and fear rose in his heart.
"Could that badge in the crew-cut girl's hand have come from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?" someone guessed.
"Sect Master Ning, there must be some misunderstanding..."
When Flender heard that Ning Fengzhi intended to withdraw Ning Rongrong from Shrek Academy and had even directly questioned the values of Shrek's teachers and students, he immediately grew anxious.
"Headmaster Flender, there is no need to say more. I have already made my decision, and it will not be changed!"
Ning Fengzhi merely gave Flender a faint glance, with no intention of saying anything further.
Yu Xiaogang and the others wore unpleasant expressions as well.
Li Yu, who had just happily absorbed her Soul Ring and gracefully walked over to Qian Renxue's side to link arms with her, immediately put on a stunned expression upon hearing this:
"That girl just now, she is related to you how, Uncle Ning?"
"She is my daughter."
Ning Fengzhi smiled, seeming utterly unconcerned that Li Yu had seriously injured Ning Rongrong.
Li Yu naturally could not possibly have been unaware of Ning Rongrong's identity. Her current act was merely deliberate.
"Please forgive her, Uncle Ning!"
Qian Renxue's voice sounded at that moment as well. She looked apologetically at Ning Fengzhi. "After that day, Yu'er went to Sunset Forest to obtain a Soul Ring. Then Poison Douluo Your Majesty invited her as a guest, so I never had the chance to explain Heaven Dou's situation to her!"
"Poison Douluo?"
Ning Fengzhi's heart stirred. He was somewhat curious about what abilities Li Yu possessed that allowed her to become Dugu Bo's guest.
However, he knew how to read the situation and did not ask directly.
Instead, he shook his head. "It's no matter. If not for this incident, I might never have learned of Shrek Academy's way of educating its students. If Rongrong were led astray in the future, that would be the truly serious matter!
Let this physical suffering serve as a lesson for her!"
Ning Fengzhi saw the situation clearly.
Ning Rongrong's injuries looked severe, but in truth, they were nothing serious and could easily be healed.
Compared to that, he believed Ning Rongrong's upbringing was the highest priority.
Helping her recognize the situation and return to the right path as soon as possible was what mattered.
Furthermore, a talent like the one Li Yu had displayed was far more worthy of winning over and befriending.
Four rings—three purple and one black—was simply unheard of.
Even he had to admit that it was terrifying indeed!
"Thank you, Uncle Ning, for letting bygones be bygones!"
Li Yu hurriedly bowed to Ning Fengzhi. Then, her eyes shifted. "During this trip, I obtained some rare treasures from Poison Douluo Your Majesty. One of them may be of great use to my younger sister!
If Uncle Ning trusts me, have her come find me after she recovers."
"Then I'll thank you on my daughter's behalf."
Ning Fengzhi smiled faintly, appearing very easygoing.
In truth, he did not think much of it. What treasure did the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect lack? Did they need Li Yu to provide one?
Still, he was willing to do Li Yu this favor, and he also hoped Ning Rongrong would have more contact with her.
Li Yu could also see what Ning Fengzhi was thinking, but she said nothing more.
Once Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda became the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, Ning Fengzhi would no longer be so calm.
Of course, if Ning Rongrong failed to appreciate the favor, Li Yu would forget everything she had said today and simply give her some random herb to brush her off.
She was no sucker. A celestial-grade Aromatic Silk Beauty was no roadside trinket that could be found everywhere.
Qian Renxue's gaze had remained affectionately fixed on Li Yu's face.
Seeing that Ning Fengzhi did not hold the matter against Li Yu, she was delighted as well.
Then, she withdrew her thoughts and turned her gaze toward Yu Xiaogang, her voice cold. "As far as I know, there are only six of these Tokens.
I know who you are, but given your relationship with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, your Token cannot be that one."
At this point, Qian Renxue's gaze turned icy. "So are you telling me that your Token actually belongs to Clear Sky Douluo?"
The moment those words fell, everyone was shaken.
Clear Sky Douluo.
That title was simply too thunderous, too dazzling!
But how could that be possible?!
How could someone like him possibly have any connection with an obscure academy like Shrek Academy?!
Ning Fengzhi's eyes flickered slightly as well.
He could confirm that the Token in Yu Xiaogang's hand was genuine, because he possessed one himself.
And he agreed with Xue Qinghe's deduction.
Now, the only Token that could possibly have ended up in Yu Xiaogang's hands was the one belonging to Tang Hao!
At that thought, his gaze fell upon Tang San.
The surname Tang, a Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul...
It really did seem possible!
He recalled the rumors from back then, and his gaze became even more peculiar.
This matter seemed rather troublesome!
Just then, a voice suddenly rang out—
"Yes, it's mine."
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