Ning Rongrong

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Ning Rongrong (宁荣荣)
Alias(es)	Young Mistress of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; Pearl in the Palm of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; Heaven Dou Royal Academy
Occupation/Role	Support-type Soul Master; Heaven Dou Royal Academy team member
Martial Soul	Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda; later evolved into the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda 257
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 26

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 29 Soul Grandmaster	110	Reached the threshold of Soul Elder after training diligently with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's resources and later joined Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Level 46	257	Refined the Jade Marrow Spirit Ganoderma; her Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda evolved into the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, ending a thousand-year limitation of her sect.

Background / History

Ning Rongrong is the heir and young mistress of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, raised with exceptional status and wealth. Her early behavior reflects this upbringing: when denied a Dream Entry slot at Lu Yan's establishment, “Heaven,” she attempts to buy Dugu Yan's place and then threatens Lu Yan with the sect's influence. Ning Fengzhi intervenes, rebukes her conduct, and makes her apologize to Dugu Yan. 26 27 28

Her repeated attempts to enter “Heaven” bring her into conflict with Lu Yan. Though initially determined to make him submit to her status, she is harshly confronted over her arrogance and inability to support herself. She responds by independently earning ten Gold Soul Coins to prove herself, showing the beginnings of genuine resolve despite being hurt by Lu Yan's indifference. 71

Seeking to become strong enough to surpass Lu Yan, Ning Rongrong enrolls in Shrek Academy. There, she questions Yu Xiaogang's qualifications and challenges his claimed Fourth Soul Ring absorption limit by citing Lu Yan's ten-thousand-year Fourth Soul Ring. Disappointed by Shrek's facilities and instruction, she withdraws and invites Zhu Zhuqing to leave with her; Zhu Zhuqing ultimately remains due to her family circumstances. 98 99 100

After returning to Heaven Dou City, Ning Rongrong joins Heaven Dou Royal Academy and cultivates diligently, reaching Level 29. Her relationship with Lu Yan improves after he recognizes the courage she showed in Suotuo City, where she attempted to shield him from danger. 102 110

She later participates in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament as Heaven Dou's support Soul Master. During the Skywater Academy match, she continues supporting Dugu Yan despite the danger of the uncontrolled clash between the Ice Phoenix and Green Phosphorus Flood Dragon. 184 186 187

Following the tournament journey, Ning Rongrong openly accepts her feelings for Lu Yan and joins Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling in a shared relationship. Lu Yan later gives her the Jade Marrow Spirit Ganoderma, allowing her Martial Soul to evolve into the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda. 194 195 257

Appearance

Ning Rongrong is described as an exquisite, petite young woman with bright, glasslike eyes. She is often associated with refined, luxurious clothing befitting the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's young mistress. 26 200

• Often wears luxurious robes as a sect heir. 26
• Wore a radiant goose-yellow dress during the tournament advancement round. 200
• Her eyes are repeatedly described as sparkling, bright, or glasslike. 110 196
• Her Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda is a nine-tiered white pagoda with a noble, lustrous glow. 257

Personality

Initially, Ning Rongrong is spoiled, proud, and accustomed to having others yield to her. She reacts furiously when Lu Yan and Dugu Yan refuse her money and status, believing her position as the sect heir should command obedience. 27 71

Her encounters with Lu Yan force her to confront her own immaturity. Rather than remaining defeated by his criticism, she independently earns ten Gold Soul Coins, pursues stronger training, and leaves Shrek when she concludes it cannot help her reach her goals. 71 99

As she matures, Ning Rongrong becomes notably loyal and courageous. She defends Zhu Zhuqing against Dai Weisi, stands beside Lu Yan when the Star Luo Empire threatens him, and refuses to abandon Dugu Yan during the Skywater Academy battle despite the risk to her own life. 201 202 187

She is stubborn in both her ambitions and affections. Ning Fengzhi recognizes that once she commits herself to a person or goal, she cannot easily be dissuaded. 191 196

Abilities & Skills

Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda

Ning Rongrong's Martial Soul evolved from the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda after she refined the Jade Marrow Spirit Ganoderma. The evolution removes the seven-level limitation that had prevented sect disciples from advancing beyond Soul Saint. 257

• Provides support-type augmentation to allies rather than direct offensive power.
• Evolved into the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, a transformation not achieved by the sect in a thousand years. 257
• Her Soul Power rose to Level 46 during the evolution. 257
• Her support was considered decisive enough to bring Dugu Yan close to Soul Emperor-level power during the Skywater match. 186

Seven Treasures Have Names

Ning Rongrong channels colored support light from her pagoda to strengthen allies.

• First: Strength — enhances an ally's power. 186 205
• Second: Speed — enhances an ally's speed. 186 205
• Third: Soul — enhances an ally's Soul Power. 186 205
• Used all three boosts on Dugu Yan in the tournament's decisive battles. 186 205
• Maintained her support under extreme cold and imminent danger rather than retreating from the arena. 187

Equipment / Items

• Jade Marrow Spirit Ganoderma — Immortal Herb given by Lu Yan; refined to evolve her Martial Soul into the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda. 257

Relationships

• Ning Fengzhi — Her father and the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. He reprimands her early arrogance but later accepts her feelings for Lu Yan and prioritizes her safety in the sect's decisions. 27 191 255
• Chen Xin — Sword Douluo and a protective elder figure who initially excuses her mischievous behavior and later worries over her relationship with Lu Yan. 27 191
• Gu Rong — Sect Protection Douluo who disapproves of her staying close to Lu Yan without a formal status, largely out of concern for her wellbeing. 196
• Lu Yan — Began as the target of her resentment after refusing to indulge her status; she later admires his talent, receives his help, and develops romantic feelings for him. 71 99 110 195
• Dugu Yan — Initially rivals over access to “Heaven,” then teammates and close companions. Dugu Yan protects and supports Ning Rongrong's place within their shared relationship with Lu Yan. 26 186 194
• Ye Lingling — Heaven Dou teammate and companion. Ning Rongrong joins her and Dugu Yan in supporting Lu Yan and later shares a close, sisterly bond with them. 193 195 257
• Zhu Zhuqing — Her first close friend outside the sect. Ning Rongrong attempts to bring her from Shrek to Heaven Dou Royal Academy and later defends her against Dai Weisi. 99 100 201
• Yu Xiaogang — She openly challenges his cultivation theory and teaching qualifications at Shrek Academy, citing Lu Yan's accomplishments to refute him. 98 99

Story Role / Major Arcs

Conflict at “Heaven”

• Attempts to purchase a Dream Entry slot from Dugu Yan and threatens Lu Yan with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's influence. 26 27
• Is reprimanded by Ning Fengzhi and apologizes to Dugu Yan. 28
• Repeatedly seeks Dream Entry, eventually experiencing a dream that leaves her humiliated and increasingly fixated on Lu Yan. 28 71

Growth and Shrek Departure

• Earns ten Gold Soul Coins through her own efforts after Lu Yan challenges her self-reliance. 71
• Enrolls at Shrek Academy intending to improve enough to challenge Lu Yan. 92
• Confronts Yu Xiaogang over his theories, then withdraws from Shrek due to its inadequate training environment and resources. 98 99

Heaven Dou Team

• Joins Heaven Dou Royal Academy and becomes a Level 29 Soul Grandmaster. 110
• Supports Dugu Yan throughout the academy tournament, including the critical Skywater Academy match. 184 186 187
• Refuses to flee while Dugu Yan is endangered, continuing to pour Soul Power into her pagoda until Lu Yan resolves the arena crisis. 187

Relationship with Lu Yan

• Her initial hostility turns to admiration after Lu Yan saves her in the Star Dou Great Forest. 95
• Her feelings become apparent to Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, Gu Rong, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling. 191 193 196
• Accepts Dugu Yan's invitation to become part of their relationship with Lu Yan. 194 195

Nine Treasures Evolution

• Returns to the Prince's Mansion with Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling after training. 257
• Refines the Jade Marrow Spirit Ganoderma and evolves her Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda. 257

Notable Quotes

“You are all frogs at the bottom of a well. How could you possibly have seen... what a true genius looks like?” 98

“Grandmaster, your theories are wrong. They only restrain Mediocre Talents within the limits of your narrow understanding.” 99

Trivia

• Ning Rongrong possesses Level 9 Innate Soul Power. 71
• She independently earned ten Gold Soul Coins after Lu Yan criticized her reliance on family status. 71
• Her Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda evolution fulfilled a goal the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had failed to achieve for a thousand years. 257