That day, Xiao Chenlong arrived at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect with Salas. Though they called it a grand banquet, Ning Fengzhi truly spared no expense.
Not only was the event magnificent, but the guests were all influential figures. After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was one of the Upper Three Sects, with two Titled Douluo standing guard.
"Sect Master Ning, congratulations. Your daughter is celebrating her first birthday. This modest gift is from His Highness the Holy Son."
"Bishop Salas, His Highness the Saint Son, you are most thoughtful."
"It is only proper. I should be able to meet your daughter later, correct?"
"Haha, naturally. I still have matters to attend to, so please make yourselves at home, Your Highness the Saint Son."
"Of course. Sect Master Ning, please go ahead as well."
Xiao Chenlong found a place to sit, and Salas began introducing the surrounding guests to him.
An unfamiliar man from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had arrived, with a child beside him.
Xiao Chenlong could more or less guess who he was.
"Your Highness the Holy Son, that is Yu Mingfeng, the young sect master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Unlike Yu Xiaogang, who became a laughingstock, he is quite powerful and keeps a low profile.
He is also the future hope of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. That child should be his eldest son, Yu Tianheng."
Xiao Chenlong nodded. This man had barely been mentioned in the Original Plot. He had probably died before the story even began.
"Your Highness the Holy Son, those gathered over there are from the Four Elemental Academies."
The ones from Godwind Academy, Blazing Fire Academy, and Thunder Academy were all old men, likely their deans. The representative from Skywater Academy was a beautiful mature woman with a captivating air about her.
There were also several children beside them, and Xiao Chenlong could roughly recognize who they were.
The red-haired siblings Huo Wushuang and Huo Wu, the blue-haired sisters Shui Yue'er and Shui Bing'er, as well as the blond Yu Tianxin and the white-haired Feng Xiaotian.
Feng Xiaotian really had fallen in love with Huo Wu at first sight. He was already pestering her, but Huo Wu was clearly not interested in him.
At that moment, someone approached Xiao Chenlong and bowed.
"This old man is Hu Yan Zhen, sect master of the Elephant Armored Sect. Greetings, Your Highness the Saint Son."
"Greetings, Sect Master Hu Yan. And this is?"
Xiao Chenlong glanced at the child standing beside Hu Yan Zhen, who was already nearly as tall as an adult.
"This is this old man's grandson, Hu Yan Li. Why have you not greeted His Highness the Saint Son?"
"Greetings, Your Highness the Saint Son!"
Hu Yan Li sounded reluctant, clearly looking down on Xiao Chenlong.
Xiao Chenlong could not be bothered to argue with a child. After chatting with Hu Yan Zhen for a few moments, Xue Qinghe arrived, accompanied by Prince Xue Xing and Xue Beng.
Xiao Chenlong did not see Dugu Bo. It seemed Prince Xue Xing had not yet saved Dugu Bo at this time.
"Your Highness the Saint Son, you arrived quite early."
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, I am an idle man, so naturally I came early to enjoy the excitement."
Woof! Woof!
Schnauzer suddenly ran over and leaped into Xue Qinghe's arms, leaving Xue Qinghe somewhat embarrassed.
Xue Qinghe handed Schnauzer to Xiao Chenlong and shot him a covert glare.
"Welcome, everyone, to my daughter's first birthday banquet. I will not waste time on pleasantries, since I am not the protagonist today."
Soon afterward, Ning Rongrong was carried out, and the ritual of choosing an object began.
Ning Rongrong was placed on the platform, where all sorts of items had been laid out. The most conspicuous among them were three towers.
All three were shaped like glazed tile pagodas, though they had different numbers of levels: seven, eight, and nine.
Sword Douluo Chen Xin, Bone Douluo Gu Rong, and Ning Fengzhi all watched Ning Rongrong expectantly. Naturally, they hoped she would choose the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
Under their eager gazes, Ning Rongrong crawled over and indeed grabbed the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
At the sight, Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo all broke into broad smiles.
"Haha, good! Rongrong, you will certainly restore the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!"
Immediately afterward, the guests all congratulated Ning Fengzhi, and the atmosphere became exceptionally lively.
"Sect Master Ning, on such a joyous occasion, how about letting the children spar a little?"
"As the saying goes, strangers become friends after a fight. The children should interact with one another more."
The speaker was Yu Mingfeng, and Ning Fengzhi frowned.
"Brother Yu, is that really appropriate?"
"Sect Master Ning, why not let the children decide? We adults can let them be the masters for once."
Ning Fengzhi could not quite understand Yu Mingfeng's intentions, but a spar between children would do no harm, so he agreed.
Yu Tianheng stepped forward and revealed his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul, along with a yellow hundred-year Spirit Ring.
"Is anyone willing to come forward and fight me?"
"I'll fight you!"
Hu Yan Li stepped out. In terms of size alone, he was a full circle larger than Yu Tianheng.
"What is Yu Mingfeng trying to do?"
Xue Qinghe asked at Xiao Chenlong's side.
"Display the strength of their younger generation and tell everyone that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has worthy successors."
He had no interest in children's squabbles. Xiao Chenlong moved over to Ning Fengzhi's side, teasing Ning Rongrong and taking the opportunity to hold her.
Ning Fengzhi nodded at Xiao Chenlong but did not mind him playing with Ning Rongrong.
"First Soul Skill, Thunder Dragon Claw!"
Yu Tianheng used Thunder Dragon Claw to shatter Hu Yan Li's defense and defeated him.
Hu Yan Li's loss left Hu Yan Zhen looking extremely displeased.
Huo Wu from Blazing Fire Academy wanted to step out and challenge Yu Tianheng, but Huo Wushuang pulled her back.
"Brother, why are you stopping me?"
Huo Wushuang gave Huo Wu a meaningful look. Only then did she notice that their grandfather, who was also their dean, was glaring at her.
These people were all Old Foxes. Although they did not understand what Yu Mingfeng was trying to do, none of them wanted to get involved.
Then Yu Tianheng spoke again. "I have heard that the Martial Soul Hall Holy Son is a peerless genius. Yu Tianheng boldly wishes to challenge him. May I ask whether His Highness the Holy Son dares to accept?"
Xiao Chenlong was taken aback upon hearing this, then looked at Yu Tianheng. Those words did not sound like something a child would say. An adult had definitely taught him that.
Is there something wrong with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan? They want to step on me, but what do they gain from it?
As Xiao Chenlong pondered this, Bishop Salas had already roared in anger.
"Insolence! Our Spirit Hall Holy Son is not someone you can challenge whenever you please. Is the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan provoking our Spirit Hall?"
"Bishop Salas, why be angry? It is merely a child's foolish remark. If His Highness the Holy Son is unwilling, then forget it. I only fear that it may damage His Highness the Holy Son's reputation."
Yu Mingfeng's words were barbed, thoroughly infuriating Salas.
Xiao Chenlong walked over at that moment, his expression calm.
"Are you sure you want to challenge me?"
With every step he took, a Green Spirit Ring appeared. By the time he reached Yu Tianheng, three Spirit Rings had emerged.
Everyone present stared with eyes wide, unable to believe what they were seeing.
"A Soul Elder? How is that possible? His Highness the Holy Son is not even eight years old, is he?"
"No wonder Spirit Hall named him Holy Son at such a young age. His talent truly is extraordinary."
"But what is with those green Spirit Rings? I have never heard of Green Spirit Rings."
"Perhaps his Martial Soul is special."
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