16-Year-Old Soul Saint (Seeking Reads)

The aftermath of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament had yet to settle, but the group from Heaven Dou Royal Academy had already returned safely to Tiandou City under the escort of three titans from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Ning Fengzhi acted with swift, decisive efficiency; upon returning to Tiandou City, he immediately requested a formal meeting with Poison Douluo Dugu Bo in the name of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Master.

The location for the negotiation was set at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Inside the reception room, one side was represented by Ning Fengzhi, the master of the wealthiest sect in the world, now bolstered by two Super Douluo. Standing behind him were Sword Douluo Chen Xin, whose aura was as sharp as a drawn blade, and Bone Douluo Gu Rong, whose depth was as unfathomable as an abyss.

On the other side sat the solitary Poison Douluo Dugu Bo, his expression shifting between light and shadow.

The vast disparity in strength and influence left this negotiation with almost no suspense.

Ning Fengzhi did not act overbearingly; instead, his attitude was sincere. He first acknowledged Dugu Bo's contribution in discovering and guarding the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, then proposed a plan that Dugu Bo found difficult to refuse: the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was willing to pay a massive price, including vast quantities of Gold Soul Coins, several rare soul bones from their collection, and a promise that either Sword Douluo or Bone Douluo would personally intervene in the future to help him completely resolve the issue of the toxic backlash within his body, all in exchange for the ownership of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Facing such generous terms, especially the promise to "completely resolve the toxic backlash," hit Dugu Bo's greatest weakness directly.

He knew well that with his own strength alone, it was truly difficult to fully develop and protect that treasure land. Rather than harboring a treasure that invited disaster, it was better to trade it for tangible benefits and future security.

After a difficult internal struggle, Dugu Bo finally let out a long sigh and nodded in agreement.

The two parties signed a Soul Guidance Contract, and the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well officially changed hands, coming under the name of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

To ensure this newly acquired strategic location remained foolproof, Ning Fengzhi immediately decided that Bone Douluo Gu Rong, who had just broken through to level 96 and whose martial soul characteristics were perfectly suited for defense, would personally oversee the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. He also dispatched a number of elite sect disciples to begin establishing a branch, starting a planned cultivation of spiritual herbs and designating the site as a secret trial ground for the sect's core disciples.

With the major matters settled, Ning Fengzhi took a conflicted Ning Rongrong back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Ning Rongrong had now "graduated" from Shrek Academy. As the future successor of the sect, she needed to begin gradually coming into contact with and managing the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's vast business network and internal affairs; this was a responsibility she could not shirk.

Before leaving, she looked at Lin Yi with an expression that remained complex, though it lacked some of her usual willfulness and held a bit more composure.

Back at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Meng Shenji and the other chief administrators treated Lin Yi as an honored guest, desperately trying to persuade him to continue serving as the leader of the Imperial Fighting Team.

Considering that he still needed a public identity and a foothold for the time being, Lin Yi agreed.

The team members also reached their own turning points.

After fusing with the Explosive Burning Flame Right Arm Bone, Yu Tianheng's strength increased significantly, and he was recalled by his family, clearly intended to be cultivated as the core of the next generation.

Dugu Yan chose to stay at Heaven Dou Royal Academy to become an instructor, partly to make it easier to see her grandfather, Dugu Bo, and partly due to other hidden intentions.

Ye Lingling also chose to stay and teach; her Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul was a precious resource for the academy.

As for Osler, Yu Feng, Shi Mo, and Shi Mo, the four of them had not yet reached level 40 and thus had not graduated, requiring them to continue their studies at the academy.

As for Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, their statuses had become somewhat unique.

Xiao Wu remained Lin Yi's "follower," staying safely at the academy under the protection of the Lovesick Heartbreak Red.

Zhu Zhuqing, meanwhile, formally fulfilled her promise of being a "servant for three years," following Lin Yi silently and dutifully to handle daily chores, her expression cold as if she had already accepted her new identity and fate.

Once all the trivial matters were arranged, Lin Yi did not delay any further.

Accompanied by Bone Douluo Gu Rong, he took Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing and set off once more toward the secret realm that now belonged to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect—the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

This time, his goal was clear: to go into seclusion and push through the bottleneck of level 70! At the same time, he intended to use the spiritual herbs here to help Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing further improve their strength.

The group passed through the newly built passage, which was heavily guarded by Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciples, and easily entered the valley.

Inside, the ice and fire remained intertwined with surging energy, but compared to before, it was far more orderly; some areas had already been cleared for the planting and cultivation of spiritual herbs.

Bone Douluo Gu Rong found a place to sit on his own, taking responsibility for vigilance and holding the line. Stationed here, he could also use the environment to stabilize his level 96 cultivation.

Lin Yi led Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing directly to the edge of the Ice Spring.

"For the next period of time, we will cultivate here," Lin Yi said to the two women. "Xiao Wu, consolidate your cultivation and strive to break through as soon as possible.

Zhu Zhuqing, your martial soul leans toward the cold and speed; this place will also be beneficial to you, so do not slack off."

Xiao Wu nodded silently, walked to the side, sat cross-legged, and began to circulate her soul power. Zhu Zhuqing glanced at Lin Yi, gave a soft "Mn," and found a spot to begin her cultivation as well.

Although her status was that of a "servant," Lin Yi had not mistreated her in terms of cultivation; on the contrary, he provided this excellent environment, which slightly diluted the sense of humiliation in her heart, replacing it with a more complex emotion.

After settling the women, Lin Yi walked to the core of the Ice Spring and sat cross-legged. He took out the Wisdom Skull he had received as a tournament reward and, without the slightest hesitation, began to absorb and fuse with it.

Vast spiritual power surged into his sea of consciousness like a tidal wave, merging with the million-year-old spiritual origin left behind by the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, strengthening it! His spiritual realm climbed at an unprecedented speed, his perception became increasingly sharp, and his control over soul power became even more refined and subtle!

With the dual assistance of the Wisdom Skull and the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Lin Yi's secluded cultivation officially began.

Time passed, and a year had flown by since Lin Yi entered the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well with the two women.

In that year, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well valley had changed drastically.

With the massive financial and human resources invested by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, rows of buildings and defensive fortifications had been built around the perimeter of the valley, turning it into a heavily guarded sect estate.

The number of resident sect disciples had reached several hundred; they took turns on guard duty, responsible for vigilance and cultivating spiritual herbs, while a small number of core disciples were permitted to cultivate in the peripheral areas using the dense origin energy of the place. Bone Douluo Gu Rong sat at the center, his aura becoming increasingly in tune with the world, and his cultivation grew even more unfathomable.

At the core of the valley, beside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, remained the most forbidden of forbidden grounds.

On this day, by the edge of the Ice Spring, the aura around Lin Yi, who had been sitting with his eyes closed, suddenly surged! His soul power, which had been flowing like a river within him, reached a critical point and then, with a roar, shattered the solid barrier!

Level 70!

A massive energy fluctuation spread out from him as the center, causing the Ice Spring to churn and the Fire Spring to steam! Bone Douluo Gu Rong, who was guarding not far away, suddenly opened his eyes, a flash of astonishment and gratification crossing them: "A Soul Saint already... Twin Martial Souls are truly extraordinary!"