The Spread of News

"There's no problem with ten-thousand-year soul rings. Soul Ring Pavilion can provide soul rings below fifty thousand years, but the quantity is limited."

Ling Feng nodded slightly upon hearing this, his eyes filled with thought and deliberation.

"A small quantity is no issue. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect does not currently need many ten-thousand-year soul rings."

Ning Fengzhi responded calmly.

As one of the continent's renowned great sects, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect naturally had its own plans and needs regarding soul ring resources. At present, they did not urgently require large numbers of ten-thousand-year soul rings and only intended to purchase some as reserves.

After all, with Soul Ring Pavilion's business booming, soul rings would surely become priceless and impossible to obtain in the future.

Afterward, Ning Fengzhi and Ling Feng began an in-depth discussion over several details.

A long while later, Ning Fengzhi left Soul Ring Pavilion slowly alongside Sword Douluo, his expression thoughtful.

"Sword Uncle, do you think Soul Ring Pavilion is really as simple as it appears?"

As Ning Fengzhi walked, he could not help letting out a long sigh.

He understood that Soul Ring Pavilion had appeared far too suddenly, and the strength it had displayed was difficult to fathom.

However, now that Soul Ring Pavilion and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had entered into a partnership, the bond of shared interests had eased much of his original concern.

Sword Douluo's expression was grave as he said solemnly, "It is not simple. Especially that young man beside Ling Feng—his strength far surpasses mine."

Sword Douluo recalled the moment he had entered the second floor of Soul Ring Pavilion. At that time, a faint yet terrifying pressure had washed over him.

Ordinary soul masters might have found it difficult to detect that subtle aura.

But as a Titled Douluo, his perception of Soul Power was exceptionally sharp.

He clearly realized that there was no small gap between his strength and that young man's.

"If I'm not mistaken, Dugu Bo's Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring may have been acquired with the help of an expert from Soul Ring Pavilion."

Sword Douluo continued his speculation.

In his view, Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts were both powerful and rare. Obtaining their soul rings was by no means easy, yet Soul Ring Pavilion possessed one. There had to be powerful experts supporting it from behind the scenes.

Ning Fengzhi, however, held a different opinion. His gaze was profound, and a flash of wisdom glinted in his eyes.

"Not necessarily. I am highly confident that the Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring may have been Ling Feng's method."

"Perhaps, just as he can extract soul rings from living soul beasts, Ling Feng can also fuse multiple soul rings together, creating a genuine Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring."

Ning Fengzhi's guess was not without basis. Previously, Ling Feng had claimed that he could only extract Hundred-Year Soul Rings and Thousand Year Soul Rings.

Yet when Soul Ring Pavilion opened, it was able to provide soul rings below fifty thousand years.

Such an enormous change was truly difficult to understand.

Moreover, Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts on the Douluo Continent possessed extraordinarily powerful auras. If a great battle with one had taken place, it would certainly have caused a massive disturbance.

Yet no related news had emerged so far.

Taking all these factors into account, he believed that this was most likely Ling Feng's unique method.

Sword Douluo could not help revealing a doubtful look. "How is that possible? Extracting soul rings from living soul beasts is already shocking enough. As for combining existing soul rings into soul rings of higher age... that seems impossible, doesn't it?"

In his understanding, such a thing went too far against common sense. It was simply a fantasy, and he found it hard to believe that such a miraculous ability existed in the world.

"We have still underestimated Ling Feng. He is far more extraordinary than we imagined."

"Rest assured, within a few years, Soul Ring Pavilion will definitely be selling Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings."

Ning Fengzhi spoke firmly. He had a powerful premonition that the secrets hidden behind Soul Ring Pavilion were far from fully revealed.

And Ling Feng would stir up even greater waves on the future Douluo Continent.

Although Sword Douluo remained skeptical of this conjecture, he said nothing further and merely pondered in silence.

Afterward, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect with curiosity and doubt in their hearts.

Meanwhile, Ling Feng and Zhao Yun also left Soul Ring Pavilion one after another.

With Dugu Bo guarding Soul Ring Pavilion, there was no need to worry too much about its safety for the time being.

Dugu Bo's formidable poison arts and Titled Douluo-level Soul Power were enough to intimidate the vast majority of those with ill intentions.

Within a magnificent, resplendent hall of Spirit Hall, Pope Bibi Dong sat in the seat of honor.

She had a slender figure, her long purple hair drifting gently in the breeze. Wearing a nine-curved crown and a long gown, she exuded an aura of majesty and nobility.

Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo stood respectfully before her.

At that moment, several soul rings floated in the center of the three of them. These soul rings had been purchased from Soul Ring Pavilion.

"Did you personally witness someone successfully absorb one of the Hundred-Year Soul Rings?"

Bibi Dong's voice was stern and cold as it reached Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo's ears, though inwardly she was greatly shocked.

In her original view, Soul Ring Pavilion had merely been a sensationalist operation. When it had previously announced that it would only sell Hundred-Year Soul Rings or Thousand Year Soul Rings, she had not paid it much attention.

But now, on the very day of its opening, Soul Ring Pavilion had announced that it could sell ten-thousand-year soul rings, even soul rings below fifty thousand years.

This enormous change made it impossible for her to remain calm any longer.

Chrysanthemum Douluo hurriedly stepped forward and said respectfully, "Reporting to Your Holiness, Old Ghost and I witnessed it with our own eyes."

"Furthermore, I observed that the man's physique was rather weak, yet he absorbed a Hundred-Year Soul Ring without any pain at all. Perhaps there is something else unusual about these soul rings."

Chrysanthemum Douluo recalled the scene from that time. That soul master's performance had been far too abnormal.

Ordinary soul masters would undergo a painful struggle when absorbing a Hundred-Year Soul Ring, but that man had done so with ease, as though the soul ring had no conflict with him whatsoever.

"The soul skill he ultimately released did indeed match that of a Hundred-Year Soul Ring."

Chrysanthemum Douluo added with great certainty. He knew full well that his and Ghost Douluo's discernment was not something ordinary illusions could deceive.

Bibi Dong frowned slightly and fell into thought.

At this moment, her gaze settled on a purple soul ring, and she slowly spoke.

"Na'er will soon be preparing to obtain her Third Soul Ring. One of these soul rings happens to be around two thousand years, and according to Soul Ring Pavilion's introduction, it came from a Silver Demon Fox soul beast."

She pondered inwardly. Since they had such a soul ring, she might as well let Hu Liena try it and investigate the true secrets of Soul Ring Pavilion's soul rings.

Thus, she had Ghost Douluo bring Hu Liena over.

In Bibi Dong's view, even if an accident occurred during the absorption process, the strength of herself, Chrysanthemum Douluo, and Ghost Douluo—three Titled Douluo—would be enough to interrupt it and ensure Hu Liena's safety.

Before long, Hu Liena and Ghost Douluo appeared in the Papal Hall.

Hu Liena had naturally also heard about Soul Ring Pavilion's affairs on the Douluo Continent.

The news seemed to have grown wings, rapidly spreading to every corner.

"Teacher, do you mean for me to absorb this Thousand Year Soul Ring?"

Hu Liena looked at the soul ring, hesitation appearing on her face.

Although someone had already absorbed one successfully, she could not help worrying that an accident might occur.

Seeing this, Bibi Dong comforted her softly. "It is fine. From what I can sense, no one has tampered with this soul ring."

"Moreover, the Soul Power within it is relatively gentle. Your strength is sufficient to absorb it, and nothing will go wrong midway."

Her voice was gentle yet firm as she tried to ease Hu Liena's concerns.

"And with me, Elder Chrysanthemum, and Elder Ghost—three Titled Douluo—here, we will not allow anything to happen to you."