Ning Fengzhi Uses Treasures, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Makes Small Breakthrough

The sandalwood in the main hall hadn't yet dissipated when Gu Rong's fingertips touched the Auxiliary Amplification Pill. His eyes immediately welled up. The pill was pure white, shimmering with a faint glazed luster. It felt warm to the touch, and a pure energy seeped into his meridians from his fingertips, stirring his Soul Power, which had been stagnant for years, with a long-lost tremor.

He and Chen Xin had guarded the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for over forty years. From the difficult times when the sect struggled to survive in the cracks, to its current prestigious position among the Upper Three Sects, they had weathered many storms. Gu Rong, in particular, had hit an invisible wall with his Soul Power after breaking through to level 95 Titled Douluo ten years ago. No matter what methods he tried, he couldn't advance further. Over the years, he had tried nurturing his Soul Power with Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones, absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth in the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest, and even risking taking the sect's treasured "Barrier-Breaking Grass." Each attempt ended in failure. The stagnation in his Soul Power grew heavier, even causing subtle flaws to appear in his defensive Soul Skills.

"Thank you, Sect Master," Gu Rong said, his voice trembling almost imperceptibly. He carefully cupped the pill in his palm, as if holding the future of the entire sect. This pill was purchased by Ning Fengzhi for 80,000 points, nearly emptying the sect's liquid funds. But at this moment, the price seemed far more worth it than imagined.

Ning Fengzhi strode forward and personally handed over a brocade box. "Hurry to the cultivation chamber. The pill's energy needs to be refined while it's fresh. Don't waste this opportunity." His fingertips still held the slight coolness from his transaction with Lin Yue. That day at the auction house, when Lin Yue handed over the pill, he had specifically instructed that it needed to be refined within three days and guided by the Glazed Heart Method to maximize its auxiliary effects.

Gu Rong nodded in agreement and turned, his steps quicker than usual. As soon as his figure disappeared through the hall doors, a subtle yet steady fluctuation of Soul Power emanated from the direction of the cultivation chamber. This was the sign of him eagerly circulating the Glazed Heart Method. Pale golden Soul Power flowed through his meridians like a stream, enveloping and absorbing the pill's energy bit by bit.

Chen Xin, who had been silently sitting in the corner, finally moved. The fingers holding his sword, the Seven Kill Sword, tightened slightly. The glazed bead on the sword tassel swayed gently. His gaze followed Gu Rong's retreating figure, and his voice held a hint of unconcealed envy. "The energy of this pill is purer than I imagined. Look at the Soul Power fluctuations; even the circulation of the cultivation method has become smoother. If Gu Rong can break through to level 96 with this, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will have a bit more confidence."

Ning Fengzhi walked to the center of the hall and tapped his fingertips lightly on the points voucher on the table. His gaze suddenly sharpened. "Elders, I've gathered you all here today not only to give Gu Rong the pill but also for something more important. From today onwards, the sect will focus all its efforts on collecting rare resources. We must accumulate at least 200,000 points before the next auction!"

As soon as he said this, a low murmur of discussion filled the hall. Elder Ning An, in charge of the sect's finances, frowned. "Sect Master, 80,000 points has already left our reserves empty. If we collect resources on such a large scale, it might affect our daily operations. Moreover, the Martial Soul Hall is watching us closely; too much activity could easily draw trouble."

Ning Fengzhi was prepared. He took a black token from his sleeve. The token was inscribed with the words "Otherworld Auction House" and bordered with a circle of pale golden patterns. As soon as he held it, a gentle energy enveloped his hand. "This is the Resource Gathering Protection Order gifted by Mr. Lin Yue. With this token, any force is forbidden from interfering with resource gathering within the safe zones designated by the auction house—including the Martial Soul Hall."

He paused and continued, "Mr. Lin Yue also said that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect acts with prudence and is trustworthy. This token not only ensures safe gathering but also grants a 10% premium on points exchange."

Upon seeing this, the elders in the hall were relieved. Chen Xin stood up and tapped the Seven Kill Sword lightly on the ground, producing a crisp sound. "I will personally lead a team to the Metal Ore Area in the far north. The Deep Sea Silver there is a resource urgently needed by the auction house, exchanges for a high number of points, and is less likely to be detected by the Martial Soul Hall."

Ning Fengzhi nodded. "The outer disciples will be divided into ten teams, led by Elder Ning Song, to the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest and the edge of the Sunset Forest to collect Thousand Year Spirit Grass. I have already obtained the 'Spirit Grass Identification Manual' from the auction house. It details the appearance of all exchangeable spirit grasses, their growing environments, and even how to collect them without damage." He continued, "The inner disciples will accompany Elder Ning An to the Soul Beast Inner Core trading market and prioritize the acquisition of cores from beasts over a hundred years old, especially those with fire and lightning attributes, as the auction house offers higher points for them."

"The merchant teams will suspend all ordinary trade and focus entirely on acquiring Soul Tool Parts," Ning Fengzhi added. "Mr. Lin Yue revealed that the next auction might feature Soul Tool Enhancement Talismans. At that time, the exchange price for Soul Tool Parts will increase. Stockpiling now will not only earn points but also prepare us for future bidding."

Over the next few days, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect became completely busy.

On the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest, ten teams of outer disciples, dressed in uniform green martial attire and holding the Spirit Grass Identification Manual, searched meticulously through the woods. The illustrations in the manual were extremely precise, with even the vein patterns on the spirit grass leaves clearly visible. A small line of text was annotated: "Thousand Year Purple Rhyme Grass must be dug out with its roots. The roots contain 30% of the energy. If the roots are damaged, the points exchange value will be halved."

"Found one! There's a Thousand Year Purple Rhyme Grass here!" a disciple exclaimed excitedly. Following the method in the manual, he first used a specially made silver shovel to gently clear away the surrounding soil, then carefully enveloped the roots with his Soul Power. Only when the entire spirit grass was completely extracted did he place it into a wooden box lined with silk.

Elder Ning Song watched from the side and nodded with satisfaction. "Be careful, everyone. Each spirit grass is related to the sect's points; no carelessness is allowed." He held the Resource Gathering Protection Order, its pale golden aura enveloping the entire gathering area, deterring lurking Soul Beasts from approaching. This was a privilege granted by the auction house and their confidence in gathering safely.

In the Metal Ore Area of the far north, the wind howled, and snow covered the land. Chen Xin stood on the ice, his Seven Kill Sword condensing immense Soul Power, its blade emitting a faint silver light. With a flick of his wrist, the long sword slashed down like lightning, splitting the ice layer into a ten-foot-wide crevice, revealing the silvery Deep Sea Silver beneath.

"Hurry up; we shouldn't linger here," Chen Xin urged. The inner disciples immediately came forward with specialized tools, carefully extracting the Deep Sea Silver from the ice. This silver was hard in texture but could conduct Soul Power, making it a core material for crafting high-level Soul Tools. The auction house offered an extremely high exchange price—1000 points per jin of Deep Sea Silver. The over twenty jin mined this time amounted to more than 20,000 points.

The disciples packed the Deep Sea Silver into the storage Soul Tools provided by the auction house. These Soul Tools not only had large capacities but also isolated the energy fluctuations of the ore, preventing detection by other forces. Chen Xin watched the storage Soul Tools gradually fill up, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes. With these resources, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect finally had the capital to contend with the Martial Soul Hall at the next auction.

Within the sect, Ning Fengzhi reviewed the resource summary table in the main hall every day. The numbers on the table grew daily:

- Thousand Year Spirit Grass: 320 stalks (including 56 Thousand Year Purple Rhyme Grass, 48 Thousand Year Ice Heart Grass, and 216 Thousand Year Dragon Beard Grass), estimated to exchange for 80,000 points;

- Metal Ore: 23 jin of Deep Sea Silver, 58 pieces of Mysterious Iron, 15 pieces of Star Pattern Steel, estimated to exchange for 52,000 points;

- Soul Beast Inner Cores: 120 cores from hundred-year-old beasts, 18 cores from thousand-year-old beasts, estimated to exchange for 35,000 points;

- Soul Tool Parts: 32 core gears, 56 energy conduits, 28 defensive lenses, estimated to exchange for 43,000 points.

"Total: 210,000 points," Ning Fengzhi said with a satisfied smile, looking at the total on the table. This figure far exceeded his expectations, enough to participate in bidding for high-value items and even potentially acquire the "Soul Tool Enhancement Talisman" that Lin Yue had mentioned.

Three mornings later, the door of the cultivation chamber suddenly made a soft sound. A fluctuation of Soul Power, stronger than before but also more condensed, spread from within the chamber, like ripples on a calm lake, instantly sweeping across the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Ning Fengzhi, who was handling merchant affairs, suddenly stood up and hurried towards the cultivation chamber. Chen Xin and the other elders also rushed over.

The door of the cultivation chamber slowly opened, and Gu Rong walked out. His black robe billowed with Soul Power. His previously somewhat loose Soul Power was now as condensed as refined steel. With each step he took, faint golden patterns appeared on the ground. His eyes were sharper than before, as if he could see through the void. A long-lost smile played on his lips.

"Gu Rong, how is it?" Ning Fengzhi asked eagerly, his gaze fixed on Gu Rong's Soul Power fluctuations.

Gu Rong smiled and raised his hand. A sphere of pure Soul Power condensed in his palm, its surface shimmering with a faint glazed luster, without any leakage. "Although I haven't broken through to level 96, my Soul Power foundation is much more stable than before! The sense of stagnation at the bottleneck is completely gone!" He clenched his fist and swung it, and a faint sonic boom echoed in the air, the gust of wind strong enough to blow leaves several yards away. "Moreover, this Auxiliary Amplification Pill has also strengthened my Bone Shield Defense Soul Skill. Now, even facing a level 96 Titled Douluo, I can withstand three direct hits without defeat!"

Cheers erupted from outside the hall. The disciples, hearing of Gu Rong's breakthrough, excitedly waved their arms. Chen Xin walked forward and patted Gu Rong's shoulder. "Good! That's great! Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect finally has a bit more power to protect itself!"

More importantly, relying solely on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's strength to contend with the Martial Soul Hall at the auction would still be somewhat strenuous. The Martial Soul Hall had deep foundations and abundant resources, and could use a large number of points for bidding at every auction. As for the Clear Sky Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, although they were also among the Upper Three Sects, they had had little interaction over the years due to differing philosophies. If these two sects could be united to form a "Cross-Faction Resource Sharing Alliance," the resources of the three sects could be integrated, giving them a greater advantage at the auction.

Ning Fengzhi returned to the main hall and picked up his brush to write two letters. The letters detailed the benefits of resource sharing: the Clear Sky Sect excelled at forging and could provide high-level metal ores; the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan controlled lightning-attribute resources and could provide rare Soul Beast Inner Cores; the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would be responsible for liaising with the auction house, sharing auction information, and enjoying the premium exchange rate privilege. The letters also specifically mentioned Gu Rong's breakthrough after taking the Auxiliary Amplification Pill and the function of the Resource Gathering Protection Order, inviting the sect masters of the two sects to come to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to discuss cooperation before the next auction.

After finishing the letters, Ning Fengzhi handed them to a trusted disciple and instructed, "Make sure to personally deliver these letters to Sect Master Tang Xiao of the Clear Sky Sect and Sect Master Yu Yuanzhen of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Be careful on your journey and avoid the Martial Soul Hall's spies."

After the disciple took the order and left, Ning Fengzhi looked up at the window. The sun was shining brightly. The disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect were still busy transporting resources, and merchant caravans were coming and going. The entire sect was filled with vitality and hope. He knew that a battle for points and resources had quietly begun on the Douluo Continent. And this small breakthrough by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had not only strengthened the sect's power but also laid the groundwork for future faction cooperation.

Meanwhile, in the top-floor pavilion of the auction house, Lin Yue was looking at the "Faction Dynamics" on the system panel. The panel clearly displayed:

- Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect: Resource reserves exceeded 210,000 points. Bone Douluo Gu Rong's Soul Power stabilized at the peak of level 95. Issued "Resource Sharing" invitations to the Clear Sky Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan;

- Martial Soul Hall: Secretly mobilized subordinate forces to intercept the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's gathering team on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest. Suffered losses of 3 Soul Douluos due to the "Resource Gathering Protection Order" backlash;

- Clear Sky Sect: Received the letter from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Sect Master Tang Xiao is discussing whether to accept the invitation;

- Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan: Sect Master Yu Yuanzhen has set off for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, bringing 10 jin of Thunder Pattern Jade as a meeting gift.

A faint smile played on Lin Yue's lips as he tapped the "Release Task" button on the system panel. A new task called "Cross-Faction Resource Sharing" quietly appeared in the task lists of various factions, with the task reward marked as: "Upon completion of the first resource sharing cooperation, participating factions will receive the '5% extra premium on points exchange' privilege and unlock the 'Joint Bidding' function."

The cooperation that Ning Fengzhi desired had already been paved by Lin Yue. Now, it was up to the Clear Sky Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to have the foresight to seize this opportunity. After all, the Martial Soul Hall would never stand idly by while the Upper Three Sects united. A larger storm was quietly brewing.

Outside the pavilion, the golden light curtain continued to shimmer, illuminating the bustling plaza below. The cheers from the simulation arenas, the conversations at the points exchange, and the footsteps of the busy shop assistants intertwined, forming a vibrant scene. Lin Yue knew that the faction landscape of the Douluo Continent was undergoing earth-shattering changes with every move the auction house made. And all of this was just the beginning.