Gu Rong: This Kid Really Knows What He's Doing

Ning Fengzhi nodded lightly at his words. Knowing he would get nothing more out of him, he did not press further and turned his gaze back to the arena.

Seeing that Gu Rong was still spacing out, Jiang Yunzhou could not help urging him, "Bone Douluo, stop daydreaming. Are we fighting or not? Rongrong will be back from buying groceries soon, and I still need to hurry home to cook."

Gu Rong came back to his senses, but Jiang Yunzhou's words made him so angry that his beard bristled. "Fine! Fine! Fine, you brat!"

This kid has no manners when speaking to a senior. How infuriating.

But he no longer dared to underestimate Jiang Yunzhou. The nine soul rings behind him erupted at once, and a powerful aura swept outward.

Jiang Yunzhou knew full well that Gu Rong was renowned for his elusive spatial abilities and extraordinary mobility.

He was not entirely sure whether his domain could trap him.

Still, he chose to open with his Fifth Soul Skill. After all, when facing someone of a higher realm, caution was only natural.

"Fifth Soul Skill: Boundless Sword Tomb!"

An invisible domain instantly spread out, enveloping them both.

"A domain?"

Gu Rong was stunned once again. He had not expected this kid to possess a domain as well.

"Kid, you've got some skill. Not bad."

"You flatter me."

Jiang Yunzhou curled his lips in a rather punchable grin and replied, "Starting now, let's see how long it takes you to break my domain."

As soon as he spoke, sword qi crisscrossed throughout the domain!

While maintaining the domain, Jiang Yunzhou continuously used his other soul skills to harass Gu Rong.

Dense, razor-sharp sword qi filled every corner, striking at Gu Rong from all manner of tricky angles.

Gu Rong moved like a ghost, relying on his exceptional mobility to weave through gaps in the sword qi. He narrowly avoided one slash after another.

Yet within Jiang Yunzhou's domain, there were inevitably moments when he could not evade in time. Several cuts were torn into his robes.

What made him feel even more stifled was that whenever he tried to gather Soul Power and unleash a powerful soul skill—

Jiang Yunzhou's "Sixth Soul Skill: One Sword Severing Law" would strike at just the right moment, forcibly interrupting his casting.

He had no idea what was happening. He only felt his Soul Power circulation being obstructed, leaving him unable to use his skills.

This feeling of being restrained at every turn made Gu Rong furious.

After all, he did not have any old injuries. His temper flared, and he endured several strikes of sword qi head-on before erupting with vast Soul Power and forcibly tearing apart the domain!

Jiang Yunzhou had not fought with the intent to kill, so he had held back and had not gone all out.

If things truly turned ugly, Ning Rongrong would be the one left heartbroken.

The two exchanged blows in the arena, soul skills colliding as shockwaves surged through the air.

Gu Rong, who had initially intended to hold back, was horrified to discover that even when he used Soul Saint-level Soul Power, he was still no match for Jiang Yunzhou!

Even after raising his strength to the Soul Douluo level, he was still suppressed and forced back again and again!

In the end, Bone Douluo simply threw all pride aside.

His Titled Douluo cultivation erupted at full force!

Even so, he found it difficult to defeat the seven-ring Soul Saint before him.

Given the situation, even if he ultimately won, it would be an unfair victory.

But he really could not afford to lose. Otherwise, where would he put his old face?

This grievance was truly hard to swallow.

If he had gone all out from the very beginning, he would not be in such a passive position now.

I can't take this anymore. This fight is way too frustrating.

As he fought, Gu Rong secretly gritted his teeth. I can't be the only one who gets to enjoy this experience. That old sword bastard Chen Xin has to get a taste of this stifling feeling someday!

At that moment, the person on his mind was actually Chen Xin.

Those two truly were worthy of being bitter rivals and brothers in misery.

Meanwhile, Jiang Yunzhou was getting more and more engrossed in the fight.

Opportunities to spar with a powerhouse like Gu Rong were rare, especially when the other party would not fight to the death. Gu Rong was clearly the perfect whetstone.

He continuously honed the coordination between his soul skills and cultivation techniques.

Such an excellent sparring partner was something one could hardly find even with a lantern in hand!

Only Gu Rong himself knew just how difficult the fight had been.

On the surface, he still had to maintain the composed demeanor of an unruffled senior.

But inwardly, he had long been cursing. What a monster. This boy will surely soar from the depths like a dragon in the future. His potential is limitless!

Yet Jiang Yunzhou did not call for a stop, and Gu Rong simply could not bring himself to do so first. He could only grit his teeth and endure.

Before long, he deliberately—or perhaps not so deliberately—cast Ning Fengzhi a look that said, You know what I mean.

Ning Fengzhi, standing nearby, frowned slightly as he sensed something was off. "Why does it feel like... Uncle Gu is asking me for help?"

Zhu Zhuqing, meanwhile, watched with her heart surging, her eyes shining brightly.

She knew her teacher was strong, but she had never imagined he could be strong enough to fight Bone Douluo on even terms!

He was too strong—absurdly strong. An uncontrollable sense of pride rose in her heart.

Look, that's my teacher. Impressive, isn't he?

Just as Ning Fengzhi was deep in thought, he caught sight of something in the distance and silently sighed in relief. The reinforcements are here.

"Teacher, come home and cook!"

A crisp voice rang out. Ning Rongrong came bouncing into view.

Jiang Yunzhou had been fighting to his heart's content. Only when he heard her call did he reluctantly stop.

He immediately put on a smile and cupped his hands in a knowing gesture. "Bone Douluo's strength is extraordinary. Even after giving it my all, I could not gain the slightest advantage. I lost."

Hearing this, Gu Rong was overjoyed. This kid really knows what he's doing.

He immediately sighed in relief and burst into hearty laughter. "Hahaha! Kid, not bad! The younger generation is truly formidable. Your future is boundless!"

"Later, I'll introduce you to an old sword bastard. You can spar with him too."

Still smiling, Jiang Yunzhou replied, "Then I must thank Bone Douluo for your support."

Ning Fengzhi laughed inwardly. Gu Rong had suffered a setback and wanted to drag someone else down with him.

Still, Ning Fengzhi's self-control was excellent, and his expression remained perfectly calm.

Though Zhu Zhuqing had not fully seen through the situation, that did not stop her admiration for her teacher from soaring to a whole new height.

Ning Rongrong ran over with a beaming smile and affectionately hugged Jiang Yunzhou's arm. "Teacher, did Grandpa Bone bully you?"

Jiang Yunzhou pretended to be angry. "Don't talk nonsense! Your Grandpa Bone was giving me guidance."

"Be more respectful to your father and your two grandpas from now on. If I find out you're being disrespectful again, just see if I don't teach you a lesson!"

Ning Rongrong immediately puffed out her cheeks and whined, "Teacher, how can you be like this? I'm still a child!"

Smiling, Jiang Yunzhou patted the back of her head. "Child, it's time for you to grow up! Come on, let's go home and cook!"

He walked ahead, followed by Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, while Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong tacitly slowed their pace.

"Uncle Gu, just now..." Ning Fengzhi asked quietly.

Gu Rong looked at Jiang Yunzhou's back, his gaze complicated and unreadable.

Jiang Yunzhou had given him plenty of face, greatly improving Gu Rong's impression of the boy. "This kid is truly impressive. With his current strength, if we fought to the death at full power, I might not necessarily win."

"Fengzhi, this person is worth befriending."

Hearing this evaluation directly from Gu Rong, Ning Fengzhi's face showed shock once more. "Uncle Gu, could it be that he was hiding his strength?"

Gu Rong slowly shook his head, his tone utterly certain. "No. He is genuinely at the Soul Saint realm, but his soul skills, his domain..."

"Especially that Sixth Soul Skill. It can forcibly interrupt another person's casting, obstruct their Soul Power, and render defenses ineffective. It is simply too bizarre."

"Fengzhi, he uses a sword too. We must have that old fellow Chen Xin come meet him later!"

Ning Fengzhi glanced at Gu Rong. Even now, he had not forgotten to scheme against Chen Xin.

Still, Gu Rong's words had indeed shaken him. He took a deep breath and suppressed the turbulent thoughts in his heart.

This was simply too unbelievable.

After thinking for a moment, he tapped the cane in his hand, as though he had made up his mind.

"Uncle Gu, later, I'll trouble you to make a trip to Heaven Dou City personally. Find a good plot of land and build an academy."

"I want to give him a gift..."

"Yes, let's count it as Rongrong's tuition fee."