Ning Fengzhi's Invitation, Seven Treasure Token

The next day, at the Great Soul Arena in Heaven Dou City.

It was already afternoon. Ning Yang had finished negotiating the partnership with the Great Soul Arena and had just brought Lin Li here.

Lin Li had participated in several Soul Fights here before, so his identity had naturally already been registered.

As a standard naming failure, and because he had considered his circumstances at the time, Lin Li had given himself the name "Yi Zhao Xian."

Because one fresh trick could conquer the world.

Back then, the only active skill Lin Li could use was Flame Demon Scorching Kill. It was also a skill that consumed energy, so he generally would not use it.

After arriving at the Great Soul Arena, Lin Li followed Ning Yang into the luxurious VIP Room.

"Do you still remember what I told you earlier?"

Lin Li nodded. Ning Yang had already told him on the way that Sect Master Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin were waiting for him inside.

When he pushed open the door, the first things that caught his eye were the splendid golden furnishings and furniture, followed by the two people sitting on the sofa.

One had white hair and plain clothes. The aura around him was sharp, making him feel like a drawn sword on the verge of leaving its sheath.

The other leaned on a cane and had a refined, scholarly face.

These two were Ning Fengzhi, the master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and Sword Douluo Chen Xin.

Hearing the door open, the two stood up and looked toward the pair walking in.

"I heard from My Son earlier that Young Friend Lin Li possesses extraordinary talent. Now that I see you, your appearance and bearing are also excellent."

Ning Fengzhi walked over with a smile, looking like a kind uncle greeting his neighbor.

"Greetings, Sect Master Ning, Sword Douluo."

"There's no need for such formalities. Since you're Xiaoyang's friend, just call me Uncle Ning. There's no need to be so distant."

Ning Fengzhi brought Lin Li to his seat with a hearty laugh, then asked, "I wonder what Young Friend Lin thinks of my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"

"This..."

Lin Li knew that Ning Fengzhi's words naturally held a deeper meaning. It seemed that he had taken an interest in recruiting him.

To be honest, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was a breath of fresh air. The other two of the Upper Three Sects possessed varying degrees of reckless, bloodline-supremacist tendencies and looked down on others. Only Ning Fengzhi constantly proclaimed that the Upper Three Sects shared the same spirit.

Although Ning Fengzhi's goal was also to cooperate in resisting Spirit Hall, judging from the things he had done, he was absolutely one of the few older-generation Soul Masters worth befriending.

If there was anything foolish about Ning Fengzhi, it was probably that he had said:

"He who wins Grandmaster wins the world!"

But Lin Li currently lacked neither resources nor powerful people to befriend.

After making up his mind, Lin Li also figured out how he should handle the conversation that followed.

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is one of the Upper Three Sects, so it is naturally excellent."

"Then, Young Friend Lin, would you be willing to join my sect? We can guarantee that all your Soul Rings from now on will be the best available, along with various cultivation resources!"

Lin Li appeared to be thinking. His expression changed several times before he finally sighed and tactfully refused:

"I still want to travel and test myself for a while. As for joining a sect, perhaps I'll consider it when I'm older... Of course, when that time comes, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will definitely be my first consideration."

Ning Fengzhi maintained his smile on the surface while pondering what he should say.

Usually, he was the one drawing grand promises for others. This was the first time someone had drawn one for him—and it was a junior at that.

"That's fine as well."

After thinking it over, Ning Fengzhi chose to let the topic drop. He did not want to push too hard, so he changed the subject. "Then, I wonder if Young Friend Lin has a sweetheart. If you're willing, I still have a daughter around your age..."

Lin Li's brain briefly froze before he remembered that people in this era seemed to do things this way.

Parents' orders and matchmakers' arrangements.

"Well, I personally advocate free love, so I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you, Uncle Ning..."

"Not at all. Free love is good too. I'll send my daughter to Heaven Dou City tomorrow to have some fun. The two of you can spend more time getting to know each other!"

Ning Fengzhi felt that he had made the right choice.

In his eyes, Ning Rongrong had talent, a good background, and a cute appearance. How could anyone possibly not like her?

Lin Li cast a look for help toward Ning Yang.

Compared with this kind of conversation, he actually yearned for battle more.

This is really putting me in a difficult position!

Ning Yang had no way to help. Instead, Sword Douluo Chen Xin spoke up: "Fengzhi, since Rongrong no longer needs to become the sect master, she can simply wait until later and find someone she likes."

"I'm just creating an opportunity for young people. Maybe they'll end up liking each other?"

Ning Fengzhi looked at Lin Li with a hearty laugh and used Lin Li's own words: "This is called free love."

Perhaps noticing that the two juniors were not very interested in the topic they were discussing, Ning Fengzhi changed the subject.

"I heard that Young Friend Lin's Soul Ring configuration is one yellow and one purple. Would it be possible to take a look?"

"That was indeed the case before, but there have been some changes."

Under the three curious gazes, Lin Li chose to summon his Martial Soul directly and display his Soul Rings.

The next moment, as Mahoraga's Martial Soul appeared, three purple Soul Rings emerged beneath Lin Li's feet. Purple light illuminated the entire VIP Room, leaving the three of them utterly stunned.

At such a young age, he was already a Soul Elder?

And after carefully examining his aura, it seemed he had reached the realm of a Soul Ancestor!

Moreover, these Soul Rings...

Three purple Soul Rings were already incredibly extraordinary.

According to Lin Li, however, his Soul Rings had not been purple from the beginning. They had changed afterward. Could this method be applied to others as well?

Ning Fengzhi seemed to have some ideas, but he could not be sure whether they were what he thought.

If he returned to the sect and consulted the ancient records, perhaps he could find the answer.

Lin Li withdrew his Martial Soul and met Chen Xin's gaze.

If Chen Xin from other versions might not have known what was happening with Lin Li, the anime version of him certainly would.

That was because Chen Xin had also come into contact with a God Trial.

"Is it... a God Position inheritance?"

"That's right."

This affirmative answer instantly shocked the three of them once again.

Generally speaking, even if someone possessed a God Position inheritance, the trials would not begin until they had reached the level of a Titled Douluo or even a Super Douluo. They had never heard of someone so young receiving a god's trial.

From the looks of it, Lin Li's talent might be far greater than they had imagined.

After realizing this, Ning Fengzhi immediately stood up again and took out a golden token, placing it in Lin Li's hand.

"This is my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Seven Treasure Token. Seeing this token is the same as seeing the sect master. From this moment on, even if you do not join my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, you will still be our eternal friend!"

Lin Li accepted the Seven Treasure Token, not expecting Ning Fengzhi to give him such a thing.

Unlike the tokens issued by Spirit Hall, these two powers were respectively organized as a religion and a clan. The significance carried by their tokens was immense.

If he encountered people from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect outside, this token could make them willingly obey any order, including offering up their lives!

The clan above all!

"Thank you for your trust, Sect Master Ning!"

Lin Li knew that this was Ning Fengzhi extending a gesture of friendship. There was no reason for him not to accept it.

Moreover, if he refused, Ning Fengzhi would probably assume that he did not want to befriend the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. In that case, Bone Douluo might appear beside him at any moment.

"Didn't I already say so? Just call me Uncle Ning. There's no need to be so polite between us!"

Ning Fengzhi smiled and patted Lin Li on the shoulder.

Good. He accepted it!

At that moment, a knock came from the door.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

"Come in."

A Maid pushed open the door and respectfully addressed everyone inside: "Honored guests, the Great Soul Arena has already gathered some Soul Masters willing to participate in the Arena Tournament. The King of the Hill Match can begin at any time!"