Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Rongrong

After the Martial Soul awakening ended, Lin Yuyang led Lin Yao and the others out of the awakening room. The people who had been waiting outside for a long time immediately gathered around them.

At the front were the old village chief, Jerry, and Lin Yao's mother, Zhao Wan.

At Lin Yuyang's signal, the children who had just undergone their Martial Soul awakenings bowed to thank him, then hurried to find their respective parents and report their Martial Souls and Soul Power, drawing waves of astonished cries.

After all, even without counting Lin Yao, a top genius with a top-tier Martial Soul and Innate Full Soul Power, the many children of Daoxiang Village had performed exceptionally well.

It could be said that the Martial Souls awakened by Lin Yao's generation were the best Daoxiang Village had seen in a hundred years.

In terms of possessing Soul Power after Martial Soul awakening and thus having a chance to become Soul Masters, even some low-ranking towns with much larger populations paled in comparison.

Meanwhile, Zhao Wan saw that the smile had yet to fade from Lin Yuyang's face. Knowing that her son Lin Yao's talent was good, she finally relaxed.

As the old village chief Jerry listened to the laughter rising around him from time to time, he understood that this batch of children from the village had done well in their Martial Soul awakenings.

Then, seeing the smile on Lin Yuyang's face, he knew Lin Yao's awakening could not have been poor either. Curious about the child who had shown such promise since he was young, he immediately asked, "Yu Yang, it looks like Yao's talent is quite good. How does he compare to you back then?!"

Lin Yuyang shook his head. Seeing the puzzled look on Village Chief Jerry's face, he smiled. "I wouldn't dare compare myself to Yao. This child has a top-tier Martial Soul and Innate Full Soul Power. I dare say that as long as he proceeds steadily, he has the potential to become a Title Douluo."

"Top-tier Martial Soul, Innate Full Soul Power, the... the potential of a Title Douluo!!"

Over the years, Village Chief Jerry had witnessed the glory Daoxiang Village gained after producing two geniuses, Lin Yuyang and Zhao Wan, whose reputations had spread throughout a hundred-mile radius. He had seen much and knew much.

Yet even so, his heart jolted violently at those words. He turned to look at Lin Yao, who stood quietly to the side, disbelief filling his eyes.

After the village produced two fairly powerful Soul Masters, they had gained more channels through which to learn advanced knowledge about Soul Masters.

Therefore, he knew very well just how valuable top-tier Martial Souls and Innate Full Soul Power were, especially when the two were combined. Such a thing was extraordinarily rare.

Across the continent, the forces capable of reliably awakening top-tier Martial Souls were all long-standing powers, existences capable of contending with Spirit Hall and the two great empires for greater status.

When Martial Souls were awakened within forces possessing top-tier Martial Souls, those with Innate Soul Power of Level 7 or above were considered relatively outstanding. At minimum, they could become Soul Saints, and even in major powers, they would be mid-to-upper-level figures.

As for a top-tier Martial Soul combined with Innate Full Soul Power, with the support of one's own strength, one would become a Title Douluo so long as one did not die.

This was a Heavenly Pride talent acknowledged across the continent. Lin Yuyang had not exaggerated in the slightest.

Although Lin Yao, who possessed both, was somewhat lacking in terms of factional support, he indeed had a chance to reach the realm of Title Douluo, the pinnacle of Douluo Continent.

As for Zhao Wan, who had long been prepared, hearing their conversation left her both delighted and somewhat dazed.

Yao has truly given us such a huge surprise.

A genius with supreme talent and many chances of becoming a Title Douluo in the future—even if he was a child she had watched grow up, it was hard for her heart to remain calm.

Her husband had awakened the Green Peak Sword Martial Soul back then, with Innate Soul Power Level 5, and had broken through to Soul Ancestor before she did, despite her being a little genius with Innate Soul Power Level 6.

Although there was a difference between Attack Type and Support Type Martial Souls—the former could make Soul Power circulate faster within the body through battle, allowing for quicker Cultivation—it could not be denied that her husband had worked hard in both combat and Cultivation.

But now, their child was even more astonishing. His talent had reached the very peak: Innate Full Soul Power and a top-tier Martial Soul. He was truly a monster.

If he had not been a child she had watched grow up, Zhao Wan would have thought he was some monstrous genius from a top-tier Martial Soul family.

"Don't worry, Village Chief. How could I joke about something like this?"

Lin Yuyang was quite satisfied by the shocked expression on Village Chief Jerry's face. When he had seen his son's talent during the earlier Martial Soul awakening, he had reacted in much the same way.

After learning of such talent, it was truly difficult to stay calm.

Then he turned to Zhao Wan. Noticing the concern mixed with relief in her gaze toward Lin Yao, he knew his wife was thinking the same thing he was. He immediately said softly, "Wan'er, don't worry. I've already made up my mind. I understand the saying, 'A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure makes him guilty.'

"Yao's talent is too great. We must find a powerful force to provide protection and suitable resources for his growth. Otherwise, not only might we delay him, he could also be cut down prematurely because of malicious intentions."

"Spirit Hall?!"

"It would have worked before, but it isn't easy to get involved with them now. Spirit Hall today is no longer quite the same as it was back then.

"There are rumors that the Pope Hall and Worship Hall among the upper ranks are somewhat at odds. That isn't much of an issue, though. They're too far removed from us.

"But the bloody struggle for power among some of those below is no less severe. There's really no need."

"We'll have to go to Seven Treasure City and ask that lord for help. With Yao's current talent, he will surely earn that lord's attention."

Lin Yuyang explained softly.

At first, Zhao Wan was somewhat confused. Then she understood whom her husband meant by that lord. Thinking of that person's reputation and protective nature, she immediately nodded.

"Indeed. With that lord's strength and status, Yao can grow smoothly without going through too many of those rotten things we dealt with when we were young."

After they finished speaking, Lin Yuyang waved to Village Chief Jerry and Lin Yao. Without saying much else, he headed straight for Seven Treasure City, where the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's branch in Heaven Dou City was located.

The continent was not peaceful.

Top geniuses who were alone and lacked the protection of powerful individuals or factions could easily draw the attention of people with ulterior motives, or even the Evil Soul Master forces rumored to lurk in the shadows.

If they encountered the schemes of such colossal forces—forces that were absolutely beyond the means of a Four-Ring Soul Ancestor like him—with no way to respond, it would be a catastrophe.

For their family, and for all of Daoxiang Village.

Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Seven Treasure City.

The sect was currently conducting Martial Soul awakening ceremonies for disciples of the appropriate age. It should have been lively, yet now it was unusually quiet, with only a slightly trembling voice audible.

"Ning Rongrong, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul, Innate Soul Power Level 9."

It was as if everyone present had been frozen in place. The lively chatter from before came to an abrupt halt as all eyes stared in shock at the dazzling girl in the center of the grounds.

Within the glowing awakening Formation, a girl held a Seven-Story Pagoda glittering with radiant light in her hands.

The aura of Innate Soul Power emanating from her had reached Level 9, the highest Innate Soul Power awakened by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in a hundred years.

Compared with Battle Martial Souls such as Attack Type Martial Souls, Support Martial Souls not only cultivated much more slowly at the same level, but those possessing high-level Innate Soul Power were also extremely rare.

Within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, anyone with an Innate Level of 6 or above was considered a genius worthy of focused cultivation.

This was far inferior to the Innate Soul Power standards required by hereditary families with inherited Battle Martial Souls.

For instance, in powers of the same tier such as the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the Clear Sky Sect, Spirit Hall, and the two great empires, Innate Soul Power Level 7 was the threshold for a genius worthy of attention.

Ning Fengzhi, hailed as the strongest sect master in the history of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, had only possessed Innate Soul Power Level 8 when he awakened his Martial Soul.

Now, each generation was stronger than the last. A genius with Innate Soul Power Level 9 had appeared, and that genius was even the beloved daughter of the sect master.

Meanwhile, on the high platform stood three figures representing the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect: Sect Master Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo Chen Xin, and Bone Douluo Gu Rong. All three looked toward Ning Rongrong in the center of the grounds with pleased expressions.

"Fengzhi, Rongrong's talent has reached Innate Soul Power Level 9. She's even more gifted than you were. Her future achievements will definitely surpass yours!"

Sword Douluo Chen Xin wore an excited smile, having lost the composure he usually maintained as the publicly acknowledged strongest Attack Type Title Douluo, one who had challenged the entire continent with his sword.

"Indeed. Once Rongrong grows up, she'll surely crush those hammer-wielding brutes and those fools obsessed with so-called pure blood beneath her feet."

Bone Douluo Gu Rong looked toward Ning Rongrong, who stood dazzlingly in the very center of the awakening Formation, and praised her with a smile.

The two consecrates of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect both possessed the strength of Title Douluos, and neither was weak even among Title Douluos.

Their only regret was that neither had direct descendants, so they poured all their affection into Ning Rongrong. To them, Ning Rongrong was even more like a granddaughter than a true granddaughter.

It could be said that it was precisely the excessive doting of these two Title Douluos, coupled with her mother's early death and Ning Fengzhi's inability to discipline her properly, that gradually gave Ning Rongrong the temperament of a Little Devil Girl.

Of course, Ning Rongrong's nature was not truly bad. This could be seen from the vulnerability she revealed when facing the pua of those Shrek people.

"Innate Level 9... with Rongrong's astonishing talent in the Support Type, perhaps there is a sliver of hope that she can break the sect's Martial Soul Shackle."

Hearing the two Sky-Supporting White Jade Pillars of the sect praise his daughter, Ning Fengzhi smiled as well, unable to stop certain thoughts from surfacing in his heart.

A Title Douluo-level Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, together with Title Douluo consecrates... perhaps then I can fulfill my long-held wish of beating the Clear Sky Sect with my fists and kicking the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan with my feet.

Only by breaking the Martial Soul Shackle and producing a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Soul Master with the strength of a Title Douluo could the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect attain its strongest form.

It could be said that even with only the support of seven Soul Rings, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's supportive abilities were no weaker than those of a Support Type Title Douluo.

Its only flaw was that its wielder could never reach the realm of true power, that of a Title Douluo, and would remain trapped for life at the Soul Saint realm—a rank neither high nor low for the ruler of a major power.

Because of this, even though the current master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was only a Soul Saint, his reputation still spread far and wide among the Upper Three Sects.

Of course, Ning Fengzhi would never know that as times changed and the Dou Kai Era arrived twenty thousand years later, the former number one Support Type on the continent would become an insignificant nobody.

An Evil Soul Master from Star Luo Continent would even dare to directly take Ning Fengzhi's name, showing not the slightest regard for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Meanwhile, the wielder of the Nine Heart Begonia, who had taken a different path through poison attributes, would break through to become a Super Douluo, standing at the peak of the continent.