Ning Fengzhi's Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda (Seeking Follow-up Reads)

Sword Douluo Chen Xin carried Lin Yi, flying on his sword like a world-shaking rainbow that tore through the sky. They did not head toward Shrek Academy in Suotuo City, but instead flew straight back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect outside Tiandou City.

The sword light retracted, and the two appeared directly outside Sect Master Ning Fengzhi's study.

Such an abrupt return, especially sensing the Sword Douluo's not-entirely-suppressed aura of urgency, startled both Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo Gu Rong, who happened to be discussing matters there, and they immediately stepped out to greet them.

"Uncle Sword, Lin Yi, why have you returned so suddenly? Has something happened to Rongrong?" Ning Fengzhi's face carried concern and a hint of gravity.

"Sect Master, rest assured, Rongrong is perfectly fine and should be cultivating at Shrek Academy right now." Lin Yi stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and then swept his gaze over Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong, his tone carrying an unprecedented solemnity. "This disciple and Teacher have returned early because there is a matter of great importance concerning the future of the sect that must be reported to you and Elder Bone Douluo immediately."

Concerning the future of the sect?

Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong exchanged a glance, both seeing the confusion and gravity in the other's eyes. They knew well that Lin Yi was not one to speak without cause, especially since the Sword Douluo was nodding slightly at his side, clearly in the know.

"Come inside and speak." Ning Fengzhi led the two into the study and activated a sound-dampening barrier.

Inside the study, Lin Yi did not waste time with pleasantries and directly produced the Aromatic Silk Beauty, which had been stored in ice.

The ice melted.

As soon as the immortal herb appeared, a rich, refreshing fragrance instantly permeated the entire study. The elegant, pale golden petals seemed to absorb all the light in the surroundings, exhaling a mist-like aura as if they were breathing in the essence of the sun and moon.

"This is..." As the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi was highly knowledgeable, yet he did not recognize this item. However, he could clearly feel that this flower contained a strange energy that resonated faintly with his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul!

"This item is called the Aromatic Silk Beauty," Lin Yi said in a deep voice. "It absorbs the essence of heaven and earth and the radiance of the sun and moon. Its medicinal properties are mild and mellow, strengthening the foundation and cultivating the origin; it is enough to seize the fortune of heaven and earth. This disciple chanced upon it in a treasure land. According to ancient records, this immortal herb... may possibly help the Sect Master's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul break its shackles and reach a higher level!"

"Break the martial soul shackles?" Ning Fengzhi stood up abruptly from his seat, his breathing instantly becoming rapid. His usually gentle and scholarly face was filled with unprecedented excitement and disbelief!

The seven-story limit of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda had been the greatest pain and regret in the hearts of every generation of Sect Masters! He knew all too well what it would mean if he could break through!

Bone Douluo Gu Rong also widened his eyes, staring fixedly at the Aromatic Silk Beauty.

"Lin Yi, is this true?!" Ning Fengzhi's voice carried a trace of a tremor.

"The ancient records say so, but this disciple cannot guarantee the specific results one hundred percent." Lin Yi handed the immortal herb to Ning Fengzhi. "But this is a golden opportunity the sect has not seen in a thousand years; it is worth a try, Sect Master! Please consume it immediately, and let Sword Douluo protect you!"

Ning Fengzhi looked at the immortal herb before him that could change the fate of the sect, then looked at the clear-eyed and determined Lin Yi, as well as the Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo at his side, whose gazes held both support and scrutiny.

He took a deep breath, suppressed the surging emotions in his heart, and nodded heavily: "Good! I will gamble on this!"

He took the Aromatic Silk Beauty, consumed it according to Lin Yi's instructions, and then sat cross-legged to begin guiding the medicinal power.

In an instant, a brilliant seven-colored light erupted from Ning Fengzhi's body. His Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul appeared automatically, the tower body shaking violently and emitting a hum. The originally clear seven-story structure seemed to blur under the shroud of the seven-colored light, and a more powerful force was brewing and surging at the top of the tower!

Seeing this, Lin Yi knew that Ning Fengzhi had entered a critical stage.

He then took out the other two immortal herbs.

"Elder Bone Douluo," he handed the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum to Gu Rong. "This chrysanthemum is called the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. It is a neutral immortal herb; consuming it circulates energy through the limbs and clears the eight meridians, allowing one to forge a body of indestructible diamond."

"It matches the defensive characteristics of your Bone Dragon martial soul and may help you break through your bottleneck and advance further."

Gu Rong looked at the massive chrysanthemum before him. The flower was a magnificent purple, each petal fuzzy, with the tips shimmering with golden light. A vast and majestic aura rushed toward him.

He had been stuck at the peak of level 95 for over a decade, his bottleneck as solid as iron. Hearing words like "indestructible diamond" and "break through the bottleneck," a terrifyingly sharp light erupted in his eyes!

He looked at the Sword Douluo, and Chen Xin nodded slightly.

"Kid, if you can really help this old man break through, I owe you a massive favor!" Gu Rong was not one to be coy; he snatched the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, swallowed it whole according to Lin Yi's instructions, and sat cross-legged. His soul power surged, his bones popped and cracked, and an aura as heavy as a mountain, yet carrying the ancient dragon's might, began to rise.

Finally, Lin Yi took out the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid.

The orchid was as white as jade, pure and spotless. As the petals fluttered like the purest ice spirits, it emitted a rich orchid fragrance.

"Teacher, this disciple will consume this orchid to strengthen my foundation and solidify my roots. Please protect me." Lin Yi said to Chen Xin. The Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid had mild medicinal properties, functioning to solidify the foundation and remove impurities; it was most suitable for him to consolidate his rapidly rising cultivation and lay a firmer foundation for the future.

Chen Xin nodded: "Mm."

Lin Yi then consumed the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid. A warm, mellow current instantly reached his limbs and bones, washing away any potential flaws in his meridians caused by his rapid advancement and nourishing his martial soul's origin. His soul power became more condensed and pure. He also sat cross-legged and entered a state of cultivation.

Inside the study, the three entered deep cultivation simultaneously. Seven-colored light, dark golden dragon shadows, and icy lotus phantoms intertwined. The massive energy fluctuations were firmly locked within the study's barrier, while only Sword Douluo Chen Xin stood like an unsheathed sharp sword, standing guard and scanning the surroundings with sharp eyes to ensure nothing went wrong.

Days passed.

On the seventh day, a sudden change occurred!

Bone Douluo Gu Rong, who had been emitting a heavy aura with his bones constantly popping, suddenly opened his eyes. A sharp light shot out, and a terrifying pressure, far more vast and profound than before, erupted! The Bone Dragon phantom behind him seemed to solidify, emitting a heaven-shaking dragon roar. The level 95 bottleneck that had trapped him for over a decade, indestructible as it was, shattered under the "sky-piercing" power of the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum!

Level 96!

Bone Douluo Gu Rong had successfully broken through! Feeling the surging, boundless soul power in his body that far exceeded his previous state, and the powerful force that seemed capable of tearing through space, he couldn't help but let out a long roar, filled with excitement and exhilaration!

"Old Bone, you broke through..." Sword Douluo Chen Xin felt Gu Rong's undisguised level 96 aura, and even his usually calm face showed genuine shock.

He knew well how difficult it was to advance a single level at their tier; the effect of this Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum was terrifyingly potent!

Gu Rong suppressed his aura and looked at Lin Yi, who was still cultivating. His gaze was incredibly complex, filled with gratitude and shock, finally turning into a sigh: "This kid... he is truly the lucky star of the sect!"

However, the greater shock was yet to come.

On the eighth day, the seven-colored light around Ning Fengzhi suddenly retracted, and then, a more brilliant, more magnificent nine-colored pillar of light shot into the sky!

Had it not been for the barrier, it would have surely alerted the entire sect!

Within the pillar of light, Ning Fengzhi's martial soul slowly emerged. It was no longer a seven-story glazed pagoda, but... nine stories! The tower body was more crystal clear, shimmering with flowing light, and emitted an aura far more noble and powerful than before!

The surrounding heaven and earth energy gathered toward him frantically, and Ning Fengzhi's own soul power fluctuations surged wildly at this moment, directly breaking through the level 80 barrier and completely shattering the level 79 shackle.

Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!

The legendary Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda had actually appeared!

"Nine... nine stories?!" Bone Douluo Gu Rong's mouth hung wide open, his eyes struggling to believe what they were seeing.

Even Sword Douluo Chen Xin was thoroughly moved at this moment, his hand gripping the Seven Kill Sword tightening involuntarily.

He looked toward the nine-colored pillar of light, then at Lin Yi, who remained with his eyes closed in cultivation nearby as if he had anticipated all of this, his heart surging with waves of emotion.

What this boy had brought back was far more than just immortal herbs; it was a stroke of fortune capable of reversing the sect's destiny!

Ning Fengzhi slowly opened his eyes, looking at the magnificent nine-story glazed pagoda in his palm, feeling the soul power within his body that far surpassed his previous limits, and sensing the unrestrained joy emanating from his martial soul. Even this usually composed Sect Master could not help but let tears of excitement well up in his eyes.

"Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda... no, it is the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda! The shackles... they have truly been broken!" His voice choked with emotion as he looked at Lin Yi, his gaze filled with endless gratitude and relief.

Seven days later, Lin Yi finally finished absorbing the full medicinal potency of the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid.

When he opened his eyes, his aura was perfectly rounded and restrained. His soul power had not only stabilized completely but, propelled by the medicinal power of the immortal herb and his previous foundation, he had broken through three levels, soaring from level sixty-two all the way to level sixty-five!

In half a month, the three of them had emerged from seclusion, and the results shocked the entire upper echelon of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!

Bone Douluo had broken through to level ninety-six, his strength now on par with Sword Douluo.

The Sect Master's martial soul had evolved into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and his soul power had broken through to level eighty, further enhancing his support capabilities.

Lin Yi's cultivation had soared by three levels, reaching a level sixty-five Soul Emperor!

The news was strictly sealed within the core circle, but everyone in the know understood that the rise of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was now unstoppable!

And the source of all this pointed to that fourteen-year-old youth who had repeatedly created miracles—Lin Yi!

Ning Fengzhi looked at Lin Yi as if he were looking at the sect's most brilliant treasure.

He took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement in his heart, and said in a deep voice, "Lin Yi, you have rendered an immortal service to the sect! From this day forward, your authority within the sect shall be second only to myself and the two elders! All resources shall be prioritized for your use!"

Bone Douluo Gu Rong even patted his chest, "Kid, from now on you can walk sideways across the continent; whoever dares to provoke you, this old man will tear them apart first!"

Although Sword Douluo Chen Xin did not say much, the look of appreciation and expectation in his eyes as he looked at this disciple had reached its peak.

Lin Yi bowed in salute, remaining calm and unperturbed.

He knew that this was only the beginning.

With a more powerful sect as his backing, and the hidden million-year soul ring of his own Ice Phoenix Martial Soul, his future would surely be even more magnificent.

It was time to return to Shrek!

If he wanted to cultivate rapidly, he still had to go to the Ice Eye of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well!