All Factions Gather!

Xu Tianyang and Xu Nianshuang looked over curiously.

The carriage was exquisitely decorated, inlaid with gold trim, its tassels swaying in the wind. It exuded incomparable nobility. A seven-story glazed tile pagoda was carved onto its door, radiating an aura of prestige.

The curtain fluttered open in the breeze, revealing an adorable face. Her large, mischievous eyes swept over her surroundings, filled with curiosity about everything.

As the carriage appeared, the noise on the street immediately died down. People in the middle of the road began voluntarily making way. Xu Tianyang and Xu Nianshuang also stopped at the right moment, standing outside a shop as they watched the approaching carriage.

"That's a carriage from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect..." the shop owner beside them whispered in astonishment, a trace of envy and reverence flashing through his eyes.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the number-one support sect in the world, one of the Upper Three Sects—any one of those titles was enough to fill people with awe.

"Ning Rongrong?" Xu Tianyang guessed upon hearing that. As though recalling something, he looked toward the carriage with interest. "If Ning Rongrong is here, then Ning Fengzhi and either the Sword or Bone Titled Douluo must be here as well."

"Rongrong, be careful."

A gentle voice came from behind Ning Rongrong. The next moment, a pair of slender hands wrapped around her shoulders and pulled her back into the carriage.

A handsome face flashed past.

"Qian Renxue."

Xu Tianyang had excellent eyesight and committed the young man's appearance to memory. He murmured inwardly that this Angel was another prime example of someone who had played an excellent hand terribly.

The Angel Martial Soul was unquestionably a super Martial Soul among God-Bestowed Martial Souls, perhaps even a notch stronger than an Ultimate Martial Soul. She was even one of heaven's chosen.

She had received God-Bestowed Soul Power at birth, an unparalleled genius who had awakened with innate Level 20 Soul Power, destined to become the Angel God.

She had a Level 99 Divine Attendant grandfather, six Super Douluo-level worshippers, and a background and talent that stood at the very peak.

Yet because she had clashed with Bibi Dong, she had proposed the "brilliant" mission of infiltrating the Heaven Dou Empire, wasting her precious cultivation talent for nothing.

With Qian Renxue's innate Level 20 talent, becoming a Soul Saint before the age of twenty would have been guaranteed. She could then begin her Divine Trial and directly challenge for a Divine Throne within ten years, becoming another legend of Douluo Continent.

By then, what would the Heaven Dou Empire or Star Luo Empire even amount to?

Even if Tang San had obtained countless fortuitous opportunities by then, he would at most be a Soul Saint. She could have swept through everything without resistance. No one would have been able to stop her.

Unfortunately, she was now concealing her identity and playing another role in Heaven Dou City. What should have been a guaranteed victory had instead given others the chance to catch up.

"Hm?"

Qian Renxue felt puzzled. Her instincts told her that someone was watching her. Normally, such a thing would not have been worth her attention.

As the Crown Prince of an empire, wherever she went in Heaven Dou City, she drew countless eyes. She had long since become immune to people's stares.

But that gaze from just now was definitely not ordinary. How could someone capable of stirring her Martial Soul be an ordinary person?

A sharp glint flashed through Qian Renxue's eyes as her gaze swiftly swept outside the carriage, instantly locking onto Xu Tianyang and Xu Nianshuang standing together.

Who were they?

A huge question surfaced in her mind. She had an impression of every notable young genius on Douluo Continent, yet none matched Xu Tianyang or Xu Nianshuang.

Could they be descendants of a reclusive family?

The moment their eyes met, surprise flashed through Xu Tianyang's eyes as well. After politely nodding, he led Xu Nianshuang away.

"Brother Qinghe... Brother Qinghe..."

Ning Rongrong's calls brought Qian Renxue back to her senses. Suppressing the doubts in her heart, she saw Ning Fengzhi looking at her strangely, while Sword Douluo stared intently at the hand she had placed on Ning Rongrong's shoulder.

She had no doubt that if Ning Fengzhi had not been there, he would have slashed at her with his sword.

"Cough, cough..." Qian Renxue gave a dry cough and released Ning Rongrong. Apologetically, she said, "Sorry, Rongrong. Brother Qinghe was distracted just now. I didn't hurt you, did I?"

"Rongrong is fine!" Ning Rongrong answered obediently before turning and throwing herself into Sword Douluo's arms.

"Qinghe, are you all right?" Ning Fengzhi looked at his disciple with concern. Xue Qinghe rarely lost his composure, and his behavior today had indeed been somewhat strange.

"Thank you for your concern, Teacher. I merely saw two interesting people and was distracted for a moment." Xue Qinghe cupped his hands toward Ning Fengzhi and described Xu Tianyang and Xu Nianshuang's appearances.

"Hmm..." After hearing this, Ning Fengzhi frowned and pondered for a moment before shaking his head. "I have no information on young geniuses who match those two either. They must be hidden talents from some family."

"However, the Myriad Treasures Pavilion auction is about to begin. Perhaps you will have a chance to encounter them again. You can naturally befriend them then."

"That is what I was thinking as well."

"Qinghe, does the royal family know where the Myriad Treasures Pavilion came from?" After that small interruption, Ning Fengzhi asked the question that concerned him most.

Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was wealthy beyond compare, in certain areas of intelligence gathering, it truly could not compare to the Heaven Dou Royal Family, especially within Heaven Dou City.

"They first appeared in Vast Sea City, as though they had emerged from thin air. At the time, they had only one Soul Douluo—the master of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, Li Gang—along with many Soul Kings and Soul Emperors. Later, they came to Heaven Dou City and established the Myriad Treasures Pavilion. The royal family is still investigating further information."

Qian Renxue spoke slowly. She controlled two sources of intelligence, one from the Heaven Dou Empire and the other from Spirit Hall. There were practically no matters on the continent that could be concealed from her, yet she truly knew very little about the Myriad Treasures Pavilion.

"Hopefully, this time we can learn something about their background." Ning Fengzhi lifted the carriage curtain and gazed at the huge words "Myriad Treasures Pavilion" in the distance, speaking earnestly.

"Let us hope they are friends, not enemies."

As more and more factions arrived in Heaven Dou City, the number of Soul Masters in the city directly doubled because of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, placing enormous pressure on the Heaven Dou Empire's city guards.

To prevent any accidents, the Heaven Dou Royal Family even assigned the Royal Knights to Qian Renxue, ordering her to maintain order within the city and ensure that no trouble broke out.

Because of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, Qian Renxue had temporarily taken command of the Heaven Dou Empire's most elite force.

It angered Prince Xue Xing so much that he smashed quite a few things.

As everyone waited eagerly, the time for the Myriad Treasures Pavilion auction finally arrived.

"Wow, there are so many people!"

A group consisting entirely of girls approached, forming a beautiful sight. Among them, a young girl with an oval face looked at the crowds around her and could not help crying out in surprise. She looked here and there; it was her first time seeing such a densely packed scene.

"Yuer, don't wander off. Be careful not to get separated." Watching the lively Shui Yuer, Shui Bing'er helplessly tapped her lightly on the head and took her hand.

"Ow." Shui Yuer cried out in pain, rubbing the spot where she had been hit as she pouted. "Sister, I'm just too excited. You never get to see this many people in Skywater City."

"Eh, Sister, look. It's those people from Blazing Academy and Godwind Academy."

Following Shui Yuer's finger, they saw a group from Blazing Academy and Godwind Academy talking among themselves not far ahead. Feng Xiaotian was constantly fawning over Huo Wu like an obedient lapdog, only to be repeatedly scorned by her.

Yet he was not discouraged in the slightest, as though he were not the one being rejected. He truly deserved his reputation as one of Douluo Continent's most famous simp dogs.

"It seems far more people have come than I expected." A beautiful mature woman walking at the front looked at many familiar faces and spoke in amazement.

In just this short while, she had seen people from all five major academies. Members of the Upper Three Sects and Lower Four Sects had come as well. Even the Zhu Family from neighboring Star Luo had sent people.

Who knew how many hidden factions had arrived in secret? The last gathering on this scale had been during the Soul Master Tournament.

She had not expected the Myriad Treasures Pavilion to possess such drawing power, attracting so many people.

"Quite a few people have come indeed." Within the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, Xu Tianyang stood on the top floor, watching the crowds flowing below.

"Then let's give the people of Douluo Continent an appetizer first!"

"The Treasure Appreciation Fair begins!"