Ning Rongrong Wants to Be the Big Sister, Plans, and Revelations

As expected of a top powerhouse whose title was defined by the sword. In terms of swordsmanship talent, no one of his generation could compare to him.

Compared to him, I'm nothing more than a fledgling little brat, like a rookie soldier with a bit of talent.

Perhaps only Ji Juechen, ten thousand years from now—provided he wasn't fooled into replacing the natal sword he had painstakingly forged with a Soul Tool—could surpass Sword Douluo Chen Xin slightly in talent and aptitude.

This thought flashed through Lin Yao's mind. Then, seeing the several people around him fall silent after witnessing his Star Sword Martial Soul, he began his introduction.

"Uncle Ning, Rongrong, Sword Grandfather, Bone Grandfather, this is my Martial Soul, the Star Sword.

"That trace of sword intent just now was the effect of an innate soul skill that came with my Martial Soul—Extreme of Sword.

"While strengthening its origin, it unknowingly nurtured the embryonic form of sword intent."

"An innate soul skill. As expected of a top-tier Sword Martial Soul that seemed extraordinary at first sight. It is in no way inferior to that old swordsman's Seven Kill Sword, which can awaken the Seven Kill Domain on its own."

Bone Douluo Gu Rong, who had been silently observing Lin Yao the entire time, could not help but sigh in admiration.

Though he did not want to admit it, that old swordsman had truly found a treasure this time.

"Martial Souls that come with soul skills and domains are the finest among top-tier Martial Souls.

"Once Yao grows up, perhaps the entire continent will remember this soul skill of his—Extreme of Sword.

"Extreme of Sword, the ultimate extreme of the sword. Overbearing to the extreme."

Chen Xin did not refute him. He nodded in agreement, then seemed to think of something and continued, addressing Ning Fengzhi.

"Fengzhi, I brought Yao back. I'll handle his usual instruction."

"Uncle Sword, that is a good thing.

"This child possesses a Sword Martial Soul. With a Title Douluo like you, who also possesses a Sword Martial Soul, guiding him, his talents certainly will not go to waste.

"Naturally, I have no objection. As for resources, the sect will not be stingy either."

Ning Fengzhi said with a smile.

Based on his understanding of Uncle Sword, Lin Yao's talent had already greatly satisfied him. Yet beyond talent, Uncle Sword also placed immense importance on one's character.

Thus, although they had not yet established the master-disciple relationship that was comparable to blood kinship on Douluo Continent, they had confirmed a relatively close teacher-student relationship.

As long as Lin Yao had no issues with his character, everything would fall into place. Lin Yao would gain his greatest supporter on Douluo Continent—a top powerhouse, a Level 96 Title Douluo.

At the same time, he would receive the full support of the powerful Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's resources.

"Thank you, Teacher Sword and Uncle Ning, for thinking so highly of me. I will cultivate diligently and will not disappoint you."

After seeing the two finish their discussion, Lin Yao, who had already put away his Martial Soul, stepped forward, bowed respectfully to them as a junior, and spoke.

Chen Xin and Ning Fengzhi grew even more satisfied at the sight. Powerful talent and a sharp mind—only such a Heavenly Pride could bear the banner of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"Little Brother Lin, I'm your big sister Rongrong, the unquestioned boss of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Now that you've joined the sect and become Sword Grandfather's student, follow me from now on. I'll protect you."

Ning Rongrong, standing beside Chen Xin, looked at the proper and serious Lin Yao and recalled calling him Brother Lin earlier. A trace of shyness rose in her heart.

She quickly suppressed that emotion, stepped forward, and spoke, intending to redefine their relationship.

"Rongrong, that doesn't sound right. Not only am I a little older than you, but I seem to have heard someone call me Brother Lin just now."

Looking at Ning Rongrong, who wanted to muddle through by acting cute, Lin Yao immediately exposed her. Pressing his advantage and settling their relationship was the proper course.

"Sword Grandfather, look at this Lin Yao..." Ning Rongrong was displeased that Lin Yao would not let go after catching her weakness. She immediately grabbed Chen Xin's sleeve beside her and whined coquettishly.

"Enough, Rongrong. Why do you always want to be Yao's big sister? You already called him Big Brother Yao just now, so there is nothing wrong with calling him that from now on."

Ning Fengzhi spoke at this moment, his tone carrying a hint of sternness.

He intended to curb Ning Rongrong's arrogance, thinking that Lin Yao, who was the same age as his daughter, might be able to help keep her in line.

For a Support Type Soul Master whose combat ability was crushed by other Soul Masters of the same level, the most important thing was a Battle Soul Master worthy of trust.

When the two joined forces, they could often produce an effect greater than one plus one equals two.

It was too early to think about that kind of close relationship now, but laying a foundation in advance was still a good thing. Why not?

Even if they did not ultimately reach that kind of relationship, fostering their bond would still serve as a safeguard for their future connection.

When parents loved their children, they planned deeply for their future.

"Rongrong, I think you should listen to your father. You cannot muddle through something like this carelessly."

Although Chen Xin doted on Ning Rongrong, he also knew he could not indulge her nonsense in such an important matter involving the younger generation.

"Uh, if this guy wants me to be his little sister, he'll have to pass my test first."

Seeing that both her father and Sword Grandfather were siding with Lin Yao, Ning Rongrong instantly became unconvinced and turned to leave.

She planned to avoid the edge for now, then find a way to regain the upper hand later and establish her place in the family.

"Sigh, she does not actually have much of an objection to having you as her big brother. She is still just a child, though, and wants more attention from others. Some of her behavior is simply inappropriate. Yao, you do not need to take it to heart."

Ning Fengzhi sighed and looked at Lin Yao.

"Uncle Ning, this is simply Rongrong's straightforward and adorable personality. How could I possibly take it to heart?!"

"Mm. Also, go rest for now and adjust your condition. Tomorrow, Uncle Sword will take you to Sunset Forest to obtain your first Soul Ring.

"Once your Soul Power reaches its bottleneck, you should acquire a Soul Ring as soon as possible. The earlier you obtain one, the greater the benefits."

Ning Fengzhi nodded, smiling in satisfaction as he reminded him.

"Do not be like those people who learned their lessons in blood and tears. After reaching a bottleneck, they still do not think about adding a Soul Ring.

"They think the Soul Power accumulated through cultivation will erupt after adding a Soul Ring and raise them several levels at once.

"In the end, they waste time, and their cultivation remains far below the upper limit of their Innate Soul Power.

"At the end of the day, people who think that way tend to see things only one-sidedly.

"For example, under the same conditions, can a Soul Master and a Soul Grandmaster cultivate at the same speed?! They are fools who pick up sesame seeds and lose watermelons."

"I will keep that firmly in mind, Uncle Ning. If there is nothing else, I will go rest first."

"Go. Someone outside will take you to the room that has been prepared in advance. Rest well, and simply treat the sect as your home."

"Mm."

Lin Yao responded, then walked out of the main hall.

When an elderly man saw him emerge, he stepped forward to guide him and led him to a comfortable room that was ancient and elegant.

As expected of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, which was as wealthy as a nation. It had spared no expense on accommodations. The room was not only ancient and elegant but also exceptionally spacious and comfortable, allowing one to quickly feel at ease within it.

It seemed they had even considered some of Lin Yao's habits, as the finer details of the room's arrangement were perfectly suited to him.

All of this had been arranged in just a single day, giving Lin Yao the feeling of being at home.

Ning Fengzhi truly deserved his reputation. He considered every aspect of his dealings with others and had put in considerable effort beforehand to win over a top genius like him.

Seeing that there was nothing to organize, Lin Yao sat cross-legged on the soft couch and entered meditation.

The Star Sword and Star Body appeared within the spiritual sea manifested in his Nirvana Palace. As they floated and revolved, they refined the Soul Power within his body and strengthened his physique.

As he cultivated, Lin Yao also considered what Soul Rings to add to his Star Sword Martial Soul. Powerful attribute-based Soul Rings would be the most suitable.

With the enhancements from two versions of himself from two worlds layered together in that mysterious palace, combined with the tremendous advantage of the Star Body, his Body Martial Soul, there was no need for him to choose Soul Rings of merely three or four hundred years like the ordinary geniuses of the original story.

He could directly challenge Soul Rings of higher age, even Thousand-Year Soul Rings. Only then could he make the most effective use of his advantages.

Moreover, he had an even more ambitious goal: to add a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring when he became a Soul Saint and see whether he could condense a Soul Core ahead of time.

However, only Lin Yao himself knew of his advantages. If Chen Xin and Ning Fengzhi did not know the details, they would certainly strongly oppose him when he proposed adding a Soul Ring over eight hundred years old, or even a Thousand-Year Soul Ring.

After all, among the records of major forces passed down for countless years, it was not uncommon to find geniuses who had died after their bodies exploded while challenging high-age Soul Rings.

Therefore, in order to increase his value, make it easier to absorb higher-age Soul Rings, strengthen his body, and later add a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring before becoming a Soul Saint, revealing some things would not hurt. Instead, it would make both sides trust each other more.

That evening, Lin Yao sampled the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's lavish dinner. It was truly lavish. Every dish had perfect color, aroma, and flavor, with precious ingredients prepared to perfection.

Lin Yao felt that after eating this expensive medicinal cuisine, his body had become much more comfortable, and the circulation of Soul Power within him had accelerated considerably.

Sure enough, cultivation in any world could not be separated from the support of resources.

Even if one had outstanding talent, when facing geniuses from major forces who possessed both talent and resources, the gap was already immense from the very beginning, let alone anything else.

After dinner, seeing that Lin Yao seemed to have something to say, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo Chen Xin brought him to the study for a detailed discussion.

"Yao, you seemed hesitant to speak during dinner. Are you uncomfortable with your accommodations? If so, tell me, and I will have someone make improvements."

Ning Fengzhi was the first to ask. Thinking that Lin Yao was uncomfortable living in the sect, he showed an appropriately gentle and concerned expression.

Chen Xin, standing to the side, likewise showed an inquisitive look.

"Teacher, Uncle Ning, I have a bold idea regarding the development of my Martial Soul, so I wanted to discuss it with you. I want to try adding a Thousand-Year Soul Ring as my first Soul Ring."

Noticing their gazes, Lin Yao spoke softly.

His tone was calm, yet it caused both their expressions to change abruptly. Their brows furrowed slightly as they looked at him in confusion, unable to understand how he had come up with such an idea.

Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin exchanged a glance, but neither immediately moved to stop him.

Lin Yao had previously shown intelligence far beyond that of his peers, so he likely had his own reasoning.

There was no harm in hearing him out. It would also allow them to teach and dissuade him more logically afterward, avoiding any rebellious mindset from such a genius.

However, what Lin Yao said next made them both suck in a sharp breath.

"Teacher, Uncle Ning, I have another Martial Soul, and it is a Body Martial Soul. It strengthens my physical qualities and the origin of my strength at every moment.

"Though the changes are slight, they are real. When it first awakened, my physical condition improved significantly, far surpassing those of my age.

"Combined with some knowledge I learned previously regarding the age limits for adding Soul Rings, I do not think I should limit myself to Soul Rings around four hundred years old.

"Instead, I can challenge Soul Rings over eight hundred years old, or even Thousand-Year Soul Rings. Only then will I avoid wasting my advantages."

As he spoke, Lin Yao summoned his Body Martial Soul—the Star Body.

In an instant, a powerful and unique aura spread out. The entire study seemed enveloped by it, while even the lamplight appeared to flicker faintly under its influence.

"Twin Martial Souls? And a Body Martial Soul even stronger than that top-tier Sword Martial Soul, the Star Sword?!"

Seeing the brand-new Martial Soul Lin Yao had summoned, which differed from the Star Sword yet emitted even more powerful fluctuations, Ning Fengzhi's expression changed. He immediately turned his gaze toward Sword Douluo Chen Xin.

"Uncle Sword!"

"Good!"

Sword Douluo Chen Xin, whose face also showed astonishment, swept out his hand upon hearing this. A powerful force, like an invisible barrier, instantly enveloped the entire study and isolated it from inside and out.

Unless someone of the same level or stronger was spying from outside, there was absolutely no possibility of anyone overhearing through the walls.

The larger the sect, the more complicated it was. Back then, Spirit Hall had been able to severely cripple the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in a single stroke not merely because it was stronger. There might well have been traitors cooperating from within.

Twin Martial Souls alone were not much. There were many Twin Martial Soul possessors who had died prematurely, and the only one who had truly grown powerful was that person from Spirit Hall.

But a top-tier Sword Martial Soul, the Star Sword, combined with an even stronger Body Martial Soul that seemed capable of strengthening the body and increasing the age of Soul Rings one could absorb...

Information about such an astonishing existence absolutely could not be leaked.

"Teacher, Uncle Ning, this is my second Martial Soul, the Star Body. Its body is my entire physical form, which is why I call this type of Martial Soul a Body Martial Soul.

"The Star Body also comes with an innate soul skill, the Heavenly Cycle Star Array. Within its coverage, my own condition is greatly enhanced while the enemy's condition is greatly weakened. It can also assist my cultivation speed under normal circumstances, making it similar to a domain-type soul skill."

Lin Yao explained in detail.

"Yao, you have truly given us a great surprise. A Body Martial Soul, the Star Body... I feel that once this Martial Soul matures, it may help you resolve the problem that has plagued Twin Martial Soul possessors throughout history—their bodies exploding due to the age of Soul Rings they absorb.

"Once you reach a high realm, your first Soul Ring can be a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring. Your potential will be limitless. Taken together, it is even more terrifying than the Star Sword."

After digesting the information Lin Yao had revealed, Ning Fengzhi sighed in admiration.

As expected of the intellectual pillar of Douluo Continent, which was known as the continent of romance. Unlike the supposedly world-shaking wisdom of a certain God King in the original story, Ning Fengzhi possessed genuine ability.

In a short time, he had integrated all the information and roughly inferred Lin Yao's future path of growth, even if his estimate was somewhat conservative.

"Fengzhi, you can be bolder still. This powerful Body Martial Soul, the Star Body—I can sense that even without any Soul Rings attached, its essence is more terrifying than my Seven Kill Sword, which possesses a domain.

"Once it reaches its ultimate potential, it can be called a Divine Body. With such surging vitality and fluctuations, the realm of Peerless Douluo, the true realm of one who can walk unmatched beneath heaven, will certainly not be its endpoint."

Chen Xin's tone was somewhat excited.

His father, Chen Jianjun, had died at the hands of a man who had reached that terrifying realm. He had always yearned for that realm.

Yet although he was currently a Level 96 Title Douluo and appeared to be only three levels away from Level 99, those three levels were like three insurmountable chasms.

However, he was now even more confident that Lin Yao would one day break through to the realm of Peerless Douluo.

Seeing the usually steady Uncle Sword so excited, Ning Fengzhi was stirred. He attached even greater importance to the implications of this matter. After calming himself, he softly instructed Lin Yao.

"Yao, given that you possess such conditions, we naturally support your wish to add higher-age Soul Rings.

"However, you must still proceed carefully and not force yourself. Your safety comes first in all things.

"At the same time, regarding your Twin Martial Souls and this powerful Body Martial Soul, I will only inform Uncle Bone. Try not to let more people know, including Rongrong and your parents.

"After all, their strength is still insufficient. If they encounter some strange soul skill by accident, they could easily reveal this information."

"Mm, I will be careful."

Seeing Ning Fengzhi's solemn expression, Lin Yao nodded seriously to show that he understood.

"Good child. Also, even if you can feel how the Star Body strengthens your physique, do not add Soul Rings to it ahead of time simply for early combat strength. That would waste the advantage of your Twin Martial Souls and could also lead to unforeseen accidents.

"For now, before reaching the realm of Title Douluo, where you can absorb Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings, it is best not to rush to add any Soul Rings to the Star Body."

Ning Fengzhi continued, cautiously planning Lin Yao's future path.

Twin Martial Souls were both an opportunity and something that could cause all one's efforts and painstaking work to come to nothing with the slightest misstep.

The Twin Martial Soul possessors throughout history who had died when their bodies exploded were a profound lesson. How could they not be cautious?!

"Alright, I will be cautious beyond caution."

Lin Yao nodded to show that he understood.

Although he knew the plot of the original story and had his own plans, he would also consider Ning Fengzhi's equally reasonable arrangements.