Eight Treasure Glazed Tile, New Teammate

The atmosphere in the Tianxing Team's private rest room at the Suotuo Great Soul Arena was somewhat somber.

Ning Rongrong sat on the soft sofa, holding a steaming cup of Calming Tea in both hands. Her lips were pouting, and her once bright eyes were now filled with frustration and resentment. Her elegant sky-blue team uniform was a little dusty, but it was not a big deal. However, her face was slightly pale due to excessive consumption of Soul Power.

"Ugh! I'm so angry!" She suddenly slammed her cup on the coffee table, making a crisp sound that drew the attention of the other team members. "Just a hair's breadth away! If my ' Soul Chasing Crossbow ' had been a mere 0.1 seconds faster, or if my ' Flowing Light Steps ' had dodged his final attack, we would have won!"

The more she thought about it, the more frustrated she became. She clenched her small fists and punched her thigh in frustration. "It's all my fault for focusing too much on researching Soul Tool and the amplification of my Martial Soul. I haven't trained enough in close combat! My reactions are always a beat slow! That Tang San, his Soul Power is almost depleted, yet his movements are still so tricky! He's really... a disgrace to our Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School!"

That's right, it's the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, not the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Yu Yunyao's promotion of Path of Alchemy also benefited the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

The Sublimation Pill is also one of Yu Yunyao's masterpieces. Initially, Yu Yunyao imitated the medicinal effects of the Immortal Herb Aromatic Silk Beauty and Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid, using more than a dozen precious thousand-year-old or even ten-thousand-year-old Spiritual Material, with the help of the principal, assistant, and adjuvant herbs, to magically combine various originally unrelated medicinal effects and complete the sublimation, resulting in five pills in one batch.

In Yu Yunyao's original plan, the Sublimation Pill could assist in the evolution of the Nine Heart Begonia Spirit, and after multiple uses, it could evolve into the Sacred Heart Immortal Begonia. However, the effect did not meet expectations.

While it might have some effect on the evolution of the Nine Heart Begonia, the effect is minimal. As for simply piling up the quantity, the materials for refining the Sublimation Pill, although not as rare as immortal Immortal Herb, are still extremely precious Spiritual Material. It would be a waste to treat them like Sugar Bean. After all, while the Sublimation Pill cannot evolve the Nine Heart Begonia, it is relatively easy to evolve the Seven Heart Begonia into the Nine Heart Begonia.

Although the strongest Healing System Martial Soul is no longer the Nine Heart Begonia, and the curse that only two people with the Nine-Hearted Nine Heart Begonia Spirit Nine Heart Begonia Spirit could survive in a lifetime was broken after Ye Zhilan's Martial Soul Evolution, this does not mean that there are many Nine Heart Begonia Soul Master. Currently, there are only a handful of Nine-Hearted Begonia soul masters in the Ye Family. Of the five Sublimation Pill, after Yu Yunyao used one to test its effects, the remaining four mean four Nine Heart Begonia Soul Master.

However, some of the main ingredients for the Sublimation Pill are extremely rare due to their limited uses, and it was only with the help of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect that they were able to gather them all. In addition, it just so happened that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Sect Master Ning Zhiyuan, stepped down and passed the Sect Master to his son, Ning Fengzhi.

So Yu Yunyao made the decision to give a Sublimation Pill as a congratulatory gift for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Ye Family to celebrate the succession of the new Sect Master the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

It was also because of this Sublimation Pill Ning Fengzhi, the new Sect Master the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School, successfully broke the shackles of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, created the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and became the first Soul Master of the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in the history of the Douluo Continent. Later, he became the first Soul Douluo among the disciples of the Seven Treasure Ning Clan.

This drove the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to utter madness, frantically collecting the medicinal materials needed for the Sublimation Pill, wanting to ask Yu Yunyao to refine several more batches of Sublimation Pill for them.

However, some of the medicinal materials used to refine the Sublimation Pill are indeed extremely rare, and Yu Yunyao would not go to great lengths to accelerate the production of the required medicinal materials just for the people of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Even with the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School's combined efforts, they could only find three sets of medicinal ingredients in a short time. So Yu Yunyao refined fifteen Sublimation Pill. After keeping six of them as payment, Yu Yunyao handed over the remaining nine to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

However, the use of the Sublimation Pill is also based on chance. Generally, the higher the Innate Soul Power of Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Soul Master, the greater the chance of successfully Martial Soul Evolution. According to estimates, one needs at least a talent of innate seventh-level Soul Power to have a greater chance of evolving their Martial Soul after consuming the Sublimation Pill, so it's not a waste of this precious pill.

Such geniuses were few and far between among the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's peers. In the end, including Ning Fengzhi, there were only three Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Soul Master. However, this was enough for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Moreover, these three men took many wives and concubines, striving to pass on the bloodline of the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul.

However, most of their offspring's Martial Soul are only the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. But according to the internal deductions of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, when they cultivate to the peak of Soul Sage, if they have enough understanding of their own Martial Soul and have a relatively deep foundation, they also have the opportunity to make their Martial Soul evolve a second time into the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

Ning Rongrong, however, was the only Soul Master in the second generation to awaken the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul innately, and she possessed unprecedented Innate Full Soul Power, which led Ning Fengzhi appoint her as the Young Sect Master.

As the Young Sect Master of the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and Soul Master of the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda with Innate Full Soul Power, she has been given high expectations since childhood.

Her father, Ning Fengzhi, regarded her as the future hope of the sect, hoping that she could break through the limits and achieve the legendary Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

This time, during her training trip with the team, she almost lost to an unknown Shrek Academy, which was hard for the proud and arrogant Ning Rongrong to accept.

"Alright, Rongrong, don't blame yourself." Team leader Meng Yiran sat down next to her, patted her shoulder, and spoke gently. She was a few years older than Ning Rongrong and acted like an older sister.

"Tang San from Shrek is indeed a monster. With Twin Martial Souls and an External Soul Bone, his desperate fighting style is a headache for anyone to face. For your first time using Soul Tool in actual combat, you've done very well."

Lei Dong Agility Attack System, also chimed in, grinning, "Exactly! Vice Captain, your Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda amplification was a huge help! If it weren't for your speed and Soul Power boost, I would have been driven crazy by Xiao Wu's Instantaneous Movement. And your crossbow was pretty cool; we almost turned the tide!"

Song Qing, Control System, pushed up his glasses and calmly analyzed. "The opponent uses a typical aggressive core-based attack strategy. Tang San's explosive power far exceeds that of his peers. Their tactic is to rely on individual ability to break through the defenses."

We lost because we weren't prepared for his "trading" tactic. However, this also exposed our problems; our teamwork and resilience need to be strengthened in the face of such extreme individual abilities. Rongrong's use of Soul Tool is a new direction, worthy of in-depth exploration of its defensive and control capabilities, rather than just its offensive uses."

The other three team members also offered words of comfort. Although they were not from prominent families, they were all talented and capable to be selected for the Tianxing Team. They knew the background and potential of this young vice-captain and admired her courage to engage in close combat as a support Soul Master.

Listening to her teammates' sincere words of comfort, Ning Rongrong's frustration dissipated considerably. Although she was a little proud and quirky by nature, she was not unreasonable.

Growing up in a world teeming with geniuses, such as the sect and Tianxing Academy, she had seen too many exceptionally talented peers, like the cool Yu Tianquan and the dazzling Qian Renxue from the Spirit Hall.

She knew there were always people better than her, but her strong competitive spirit made it difficult for her to accept the "draw" result.

"Okay, okay!" Ning Rongrong waved her hand, picked up her teacup again, took a small sip, and resumed her usual demeanor. "They were lucky this time! Next time we meet, I'll definitely research a new Soul Tool specifically for that Tang San, and see how he can still cause trouble!" She waved her little fist, as if she could already see the scene of victory.

Meng Yiran chuckled at her words: "Alright, then we'll have to rely on the vice-captain's new equipment. But the most urgent thing is to carefully analyze the lessons learned this time. Shrek Academy... is not simple. Tang San's Twin Martial Souls, especially the Dragon Martial Soul, are of extremely high grade, and his origins are probably extraordinary."

The mention of Tang San's Crimson Gold Dragon Martial Soul caused a moment of silence in the lounge. They were all geniuses from top universities, with exceptional knowledge, and naturally could sense the terrifying power of that Martial Soul. Lei Dong clicked his tongue. "It's truly frightening. That Dragon Might is more domineering than many top-tier Beast Martial Soul I've seen. I really don't know how it mutated. If it weren't for the strict family traditions of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, I would have suspected he might be of the Yu Family bloodline."

Ning Rongrong tilted her head and thought for a moment, then said with a sigh, "Heroes are indeed as numerous as carp crossing a river; no one can underestimate anyone. Sister Yiran, Tang San's talent is probably top-notch among the younger generation."

Meng Yiran said seriously, "Twin Martial Souls are already one in ten thousand, and his Second Martial Soul is of such high quality, plus the External Soul Bone... In terms of potential, he is definitely among the top tier."

Looking across the world today, among the younger generation, perhaps only Young Lady Qian Renxue of the Spirit Hall and our academy's 'little ancestor' Yu Tianquan can truly surpass him in talent."

Qian Renxue, a twenty-year-old Soul Sage with Six-winged Angel Martial Soul, is already a legendary figure among the younger generation. Yu Tianquan, with Silver Dragon Martial Soul and an extraordinary background, became Soul Grandmaster at the age of eight. In his second year, he dared to challenge senior Soul Ancestor, and now his strength is unfathomable. These two are recognized as the ceiling of the younger generation.

Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong blinked her big eyes. Far from being discouraged, she was instead filled with even stronger fighting spirit. "Sister Qian Renxue and Brother Tianquan are amazing, but this Tang San is no slouch either! This shows that our generation is full of geniuses! The upcoming continent-wide competition will definitely be even more exciting! We must work even harder!"

Seeing her renewed vitality, Meng Yiran, Lei Dong, and the others exchanged smiles. This was Ning Rongrong; although she could be a little temperamental at times, she never lacked courage and ambition.

Just then, the door to the lounge was pushed open, and a scorching and powerful aura rushed in.

Two women entered. The one in the lead was tall and voluptuous, dressed in a fiery red outfit that accentuated her breathtaking curves. She was beautiful, but her eyes held a wild and untamed quality, and her long, fiery red hair resembled burning flames.

It is none other than Yu Yunliu, the current leader of the Tianxing Team! An 88th-level Power Attack System Soul Douluo, whose martial Martial Soul Fire Dragon! She is the daughter of Yu Luomian of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. She has a fiery and straightforward personality. Because her Martial Soul Mutation into Red Dragon, it is slightly different from the mainstream of the sect. However, she has extremely high talent and is highly appreciated by her elders in the sect.

"Everyone's here? Looks like you weren't beaten down!" Yu Yunliu's voice was cheerful as her gaze swept over everyone, lingering briefly on Ning Rongrong. A smile played on her lips. "Little Rongrong, I heard you almost killed someone instantly with your Soul Tool? Not bad, you've improved!"

Ning Rongrong stuck out her tongue. "Aunt Liu, please stop teasing me. It was a draw in the end."

"So what if it's a draw? The opponent played all their cards, and you managed to tie it under those circumstances, which is quite good." Yu Yunliu waved her hand, then said seriously, "This is a good lesson. Remember this: Soul Master battles are ever-changing, never underestimate any opponent. Especially those seemingly insignificant guys who are hiding their true strength!"

The team members responded in unison, "Yes, teacher!"

Yu Yunliu nodded in satisfaction, stepped aside, and revealed another figure following behind her.

This was a girl who looked to be about the same age as Ning Rongrong, around twelve or thirteen years old. She was dressed in a simple black training uniform, with an upright posture, an exceptionally beautiful face, snow-white skin, and exquisitely sculpted features.

But what's most striking is her temperament—cold! A kind of innate aloofness, like a deep pool in a secluded valley under the moonlight, calm and undisturbed.

Her eyes were clear and calm, yet carried a subtle hint of wariness and aloofness, like a nimble cat wandering in the shadows.

"Let me introduce you," Yu Yunliu patted the black-haired girl's shoulder, her tone tinged with pride, "This is a promising talent I just 'picked up' in Suotuo City, Zhu Zhuqing. Twelve years old, a level thirty-eight Agility Attack System Soul Elder, her Martial Soul Hell Spirit Cat."

The Hell Spirit Cat? A slight tremor ran through everyone's hearts. This was considered one of the top-tier Agility Attack System Beast Martial Soul, renowned for its speed, stealth, and unpredictable attacks.

Yu Yunliu continued, "Zhu Zhuqing has excellent talent and a good temperament. I plan to bring her back to the academy. If she passes the assessment, she may very well become your new teammate. You two should get to know each other." Tianxing Academy's seed team doesn't just have seven members; there are usually several substitutes on standby.

Zhu Zhuqing stepped forward, bowed slightly to the crowd, her movements fluid and elegant, her voice clear and melodious, "Zhu Zhuqing greets everyone."

Her gaze calmly swept over everyone in the lounge, lingering briefly on Ning Rongrong's Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and Meng Yiran's Dragon Snake Scepter, a hint of surprise flashing across her face, but she quickly regained her composure.

Ning Rongrong curiously sized up her Bingbing new friend, then took the initiative to greet her with a smile, "Hello, Zhu Zhuqing, my name is Ning Rongrong, my Martial Soul is the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and I am the vice captain of the team. Please take care of me in the future!" She was naturally enthusiastic and very interested in this new classmate with a unique temperament.

Meng Yiran nodded in a friendly manner. "Meng Yiran, Captain, Martial Soul: Dragon Snake Scepter. Welcome."

Lei Dong grinned. "Lei Dong, Lightning Leopard. Welcome to the team."

Song Qing adjusted his glasses and said succinctly, "Song Qing, Sky Blue Vine."

The other three team members also introduced themselves.

Zhu Zhuqing's expression seemed to soften a bit, and she nodded slightly again. "Thank you. Please give me your guidance." After saying that, she stood quietly beside Yu Yunliu, saying nothing more, as if the surrounding commotion had nothing to do with her.

Yu Yunliu seemed to have anticipated Zhu Zhuqing's aloof nature, and smiled nonchalantly, saying to the team members, "Alright, stop standing around. Pack up, we're going back to the academy. This practical exercise exposed quite a few problems; write me a detailed summary report when we get back!"

"Yes, Teacher Yu!" everyone answered in unison.

Everyone began packing their things, preparing to leave.

While tidying up her Soul Tool parts, Ning Rongrong couldn't help but steal a few more glances at Zhu Zhuqing.

This new girl had a mysterious air about her, which filled the girl with curiosity.

She secretly decided that when she got back, she would definitely "dig into" this ice-cold beauty who might become her teammate in the future.

Zhu Zhuqing stood quietly by the window, gazing at the bustling night view of Suotuo City outside, her eyes deep and lost in thought.

The Tianxing Team's trip to Suotuo City ended in a fierce draw, but what they gained was far more than a victory.