Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect

The Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect was located within the territory of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Nine Treasures City was a city belonging exclusively to the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. Although its predecessor, Seven Treasures City, had been destroyed during the Spirit Hall's Soul Hunt Operation ten thousand years ago, it had been rebuilt by that generation's Sect Master after the war and renamed Nine Treasures City.

After ten thousand years of inheritance, Nine Treasures City had been repaired and renovated by successive Sect Masters, transforming it into the magnificent city it was today—a place that combined modern and ancient styles.

"This is Nine Treasures City?!"

Junting gazed into the distance. The magnificent city walls stood upon the plains, radiating an indescribable sense of antiquity and vicissitude. Yet within the walls, tall buildings rose in great numbers. Night had just fallen, and the lights of countless homes illuminated this modern city with dazzling brilliance, nearly rivaling the stars scattered across the sky.

Wide flagstone streets crisscrossed between the buildings, and some of the main roads were even more than ten meters wide.

He had never witnessed such a sight in this life.

"How is it? Quite shocking, isn't it?" Seeing Junting staring in fascination, Ye Xuanji gently stroked his white beard. "Our Nine Treasures City was built after the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect took inspiration from the Sun Moon Empire's Ming Capital. I have to say, the emergence of Soul Tools has not only made our lives much more convenient, but among all the powers on the Douluo Continent, we can also be considered the ones who benefited the most."

Because of the emergence of Soul Tools, Auxiliary Soul Masters had gained offensive and defensive methods equivalent to those of Soul Masters of the same rank. As a result, the entire Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect had gained several thousand Soul Masters capable of fighting.

"Master, our Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect is truly at the forefront of the times." Looking down at the brilliant lights, Junting couldn't help clicking his tongue in amazement. If he remembered correctly, all of those were Soul Tools. Building a city like this and equipping it with so many Soul Tools must have burned through an incredible number of Gold Soul Coins.

But then he thought of the description of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect...

Rich enough to rival a nation!

Well, that explained it.

And I'll be a member of this place in the future. That's even better!

"Heh heh, our Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's businesses span two continents, so keeping up with the times is necessary." Ye Xuanji chuckled. The Star Saint Sword beneath his feet accelerated as well, and before long, he passed over the gates of Nine Treasures City and arrived above the city.

Suddenly, Junting's hair stood on end!

It was as if the threat of death had swept through his entire body.

Before he could react, his master took out a token and poured Soul Power into it. A mark immediately appeared high in the sky, and the threat of death vanished.

"That should have been Nine Treasures City's defensive measure."

While Junting was still pondering this, Ye Xuanji slowly brought him down to the ground, for they had arrived at the true headquarters of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.

Within the sect, a Nine-Layered Pagoda stood in the center. Numerous tall palaces and towers were arranged in an orderly fashion, resplendent and magnificent without losing their elegance. Deep courtyards, winding paths, carefully pruned vegetation, strange rocks and artificial mountains, and softly flowing water made it seem like a paradise on earth.

After walking several dozen steps, two enormous statues ahead blocked the light from the roadside lamps. Both statues were ten meters tall and carved from marble. Suitable Jade Stones had been set into their eyes, making the statues appear even more lifelike.

When they reached this place, Ye Xuanji stopped with Junting.

He said nothing and merely paid his respects in silence.

Seeing this, Junting followed suit. But when he first saw that both statues depicted elderly men—one holding a sword and the other caressing a dragon—he couldn't help making a guess about their identities.

"Master, these are the Sword Bone Douluo from ten thousand years ago, right?"

After paying his respects, Junting spoke.

"You guessed it."

Ye Xuanji said to Junting, "During the Three Gods War ten thousand years ago, our two Sword Bone ancestors gave their lives after their sword was broken and their bones shattered while saving Sea God Tang San. Their remains are buried beneath these two statues, where they receive the worship of the descendants of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. Moreover, these two statues were personally designed and supervised by Ancestor Ning Rongrong back then. It can be said that they faithfully recreated the two ancestors' appearances."

As he spoke, Junting's gaze continued to roam over the statues.

Gu Rong's statue had a withered face, shriveled muscles and skin, and deeply sunken eye sockets. Even from the carved body, one could tell that Bone Douluo's skeleton had been astonishingly large in life. There were only a few strands of hair on his head. The strange smile on the statue's face, along with the Bone Dragon Martial Soul coiled around him, also perfectly displayed Bone Douluo's cunning and crafty nature in life.

It was truly an incredibly faithful recreation!

Compared to it, Sword Douluo Chen Xin's statue looked far better than Gu Rong's. He wore a long robe and had long hair draped over his shoulders. With his handsome features, he resembled an otherworldly master—a sword immortal among mortals. Holding the Seven Kills Sword, he displayed an aura of Only I Am Supreme.

However, the two statues shared two common features.

Their faces bore the likeness of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, symbolizing protection. And within their Jade Stone-inlaid eyes shone a trace of kindness.

"Let's go. Come with me to meet the Sect Master."

Ye Xuanji led Junting toward the Council Hall.

Yet what puzzled Junting was that, apart from the statues of Sword Bone Douluo, he hadn't seen anything else along the way. Could it be that the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect did not worship Ning Rongrong and Oscar, the two Deities?

It wasn't until they reached the entrance of the Council Hall that he finally asked.

However, before Ye Xuanji could answer...

"Because that was the decision of the two ancestors." The hall's doors opened, and a gentle voice came from within.

Junting looked in the direction of the voice and saw a total of eight figures inside the hall. The one who had just spoken was the middle-aged man seated directly in the center of the hall's northern side.

His face was as refined as jade, with a straight nose and a square mouth. His appearance was scholarly and gentle, and his spotless white robe was immaculate. He looked to be around forty years old, with a mild gaze; no matter how one looked at him, he seemed like an ordinary person. His smooth black hair fell loosely down his back, and everything about him appeared casual, without the slightest trace of affectation.

"Greetings, Sect Master."

Realizing the middle-aged man's identity, Junting hurriedly bowed. As the Sect Master of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Bo Wen naturally did not hesitate to praise a talented Soul Master.

"Truly a favored child of heaven, a prodigy among men."

After giving a slight nod, Ning Bo Wen changed the subject and turned to Ye Xuanji with congratulations. "Congratulations, Uncle Ye, on taking such an excellent disciple."

"Heh heh heh! Congratulations to you as well."

Ye Xuanji gently stroked his beard, his face filled with satisfaction. The other seven people also congratulated him. During the introductions, Junting learned the identities of the other seven.

He couldn't help marveling at the strength of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.

Eight Grand Elders, eight Titled Douluo!

First Seat Ye Xuanji, level 97 Star Sword Douluo, Martial Soul: Star Saint Sword; Second Seat Zhiyong, level 96 Azure Sky Douluo, Martial Soul: Azure Sky Vine; Third Seat Wuyan, level 95 Red Dragon Douluo, Martial Soul: Red Dragon; Fourth Seat Baisheng, level 95 Heavenly Furnace Douluo, Martial Soul: Heavenly Star Furnace; Fifth Seat Zhang Ming, level 94 Demon Fey Douluo, Martial Soul: Dream Fey Demon; Sixth Seat Tai Yu, level 93 Thousand Jin Douluo, Martial Soul: Great Strength Gorilla; Seventh Seat Yang Zihan, level 93 Soul Breaking Douluo, Martial Soul: Soul Breaking Spear; Eighth Seat Qing Lan, level 92 Qing Luan Douluo, Martial Soul: Azure Sky Qing Luan.