Awaiting Reinforcements on the Plain, Welcoming Old Friends; Sword Douluo Tests the Sea God's Might

The wind swept dust across Limali Plain, where the Heaven Dou Army's tents stretched for miles. Ning Rongrong, Oscar, Ma Hongjun, Dai Mubai, and Zhu Zhuqing stood before the main command tent, gazing down the distant road with expectant expressions. Ning Rongrong held the miniature Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda in her hand, gently stroking its surface with her fingertips. Turning to Ning Fengzhi beside her, she asked softly, "Dad, Tang San and the others should be arriving soon, right? Ever since we parted last time, I haven't seen what he looks like after breaking through to Titled Douluo."

Ning Fengzhi smiled and patted her shoulder, his tone solemn. "Rongrong, from today onward, you will be the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Keep this Sect Master token safe." He handed her a jade plaque engraved with the words "Seven Treasures," his eyes filled with trust.

Ning Rongrong accepted the jade plaque, but frowned. "Dad, you're still in your prime, and you've managed the sect's affairs impeccably. Why are you suddenly passing the position of Sect Master on to me?"

"Because you've grown up." Ning Fengzhi sighed, looking toward the army's defensive line. "This war concerns the safety of the entire continent. I need to focus on assisting His Majesty Xue Beng with the deployment of supplies, while the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect needs a young and capable Sect Master to lead it into the future—you are the most suitable candidate."

As father and daughter spoke, Sword Douluo suddenly opened his eyes. The sword in his hand trembled faintly, and he said gravely, "Powerful experts are approaching the army. The Spiritual Power of two of them far surpasses mine!"

Ning Rongrong was startled and hurriedly asked, "Sword Grandpa, your Spiritual Power has already reached level 97.