Master Yu Xiaogang Arrives at Suotuo City

Inside Flender's residence, the light-sleeping Flender was awakened by the commotion of the seven little ones returning, but he felt no irritation, only relief.

He figured his students must have gained quite a lot.

With that thought, he turned over and drifted back to sleep.

Suotuo City, early morning.

A middle-aged man of medium build with short, black hair parted in a three-to-seven ratio finally arrived.

If Tang San were here, he would certainly recognize this as the Grandmaster, Yu Xiaogang.

However, Yu Xiaogang's visit to Suotuo City this time was not solely for Tang San; heading to Shrek Academy was merely a secondary objective. His true goal was a specific person who, it was rumored, possessed a method to achieve Martial Soul Evolution.

"I've finally found it—a way to break through level 30."

He felt a sense of deep emotion.

After decades of research into breaking through level 30 without success, a method that could cause a qualitative change in a Martial Soul had suddenly appeared before his eyes in the last few months. For Tang San's sake, he had held back for several months, only beginning to study this theory once Tang San had left. The more he researched, the more he discovered the feasibility of this theory.

As someone who prided himself on being invincible in the realm of theory on the continent, he finally concluded that this method was viable.

After some searching, he had finally pinpointed this location: Suotuo City.

And so, he came.

"So, how should I proceed? According to the information I found, the complete version of this method is in the hands of someone who possesses a Number Seven Token. But I know nothing about this Number Seven Token. Does it belong to some organization? Why do I have no impression of it? How am I supposed to find this person..."

Just as Yu Xiaogang was pondering, a cyan figure flashed past him.

"Excuse me, excuse me, I'm in a hurry, sorry!" The voice of the cyan figure carried a hint of apology, likely for brushing against him.

Yu Xiaogang was not the type to bicker with a passerby.

Yet, he felt a strange sense of familiarity with the person. Finally, it clicked.

Wasn't this Ning Rongrong, the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?

Why would Ning Rongrong appear in Suotuo City at this time? Were those fellows from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect accompanying her for fun?

Yu Xiaogang was unaware that Ning Rongrong had joined Shrek Academy, and he suddenly felt a wave of concern about whether he could successfully obtain the complete method.

Returning to Ning Rongrong's perspective.

The moment she stepped into Suotuo City, she took the Purple Stone out of her Soul Tool. Unexpectedly, the stone began to flicker instantly.

"It really is exactly as the Silver Dragon King said."

These signs of flickering were clearly telling her that the location of the ritual was nearby.

However, she knew that it was unlikely she could disrupt this Third Saintess Ritual on her own. Even with six hours of training, she didn't believe she had any chance of winning against a Soul Emperor, Soul Saint, or Soul Douluo.

To disrupt this Third Saintess Ritual, she would most likely need the strength of her father and the others. Therefore, before entering the site of the ritual, she had to find her father and his companions first.

As luck would have it, the auras of her father and Bone were not far away. To be precise, they were at the other end of the street where Ning Rongrong stood, separated only by a somewhat slovenly middle-aged man.

Unable to worry about the details, Ning Rongrong ran directly toward her father, who had just emerged from an inn.

Along the way, she caught a glimpse of the Great Soul Arena. The place that had been destroyed beyond recognition was now more than half-repaired; it seemed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had exerted their influence.

"Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is still quite powerful, after all," Ning Rongrong sighed. She cast her Second Soul Skill Speed Boost on herself, increasing her speed significantly, and soon rushed to the front of her father and Gu Rong.

"Rongrong?"

Ning Fengzhi was puzzled to see his daughter.

Had this been a few days ago, he might have sent Ning Rongrong straight back to Shrek.

But after several days of fruitless investigation, he had begun to doubt the intelligence from Martial Soul Hall.

After all, the idea of the Holy Spirit Sect having a mole was hard to believe. Even he, the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, didn't know the specific method to join the Holy Spirit Sect, so how could there be a mole?

Thus, he subconsciously assumed that Suotuo City was safe. Even if a Saintess Ritual had been held here, it was likely already over. He was only here to make a final confirmation, and at most, he would return to the sect by the end of today.

He hadn't expected to see his daughter the moment he woke up.

Ning Fengzhi thought for a moment; perhaps Shrek Academy had given them a break, and Rongrong had come to the city to play. He patted Ning Rongrong's head and said, "Is Rongrong here in Suotuo City to play? That's fine, Daddy has nothing to do right now."

This sentence left Ning Rongrong completely stunned.

Nothing to do?

But the Third Saintess Ritual was still in progress; how could he say there was nothing to do?

Ning Rongrong stared at Ning Fengzhi in astonishment, making him feel a bit uneasy.

At the critical moment, Gu Rong stepped in to explain: "Rongrong, we haven't found any traces of the Third Saintess Ritual here. Perhaps it's finished, or perhaps the location has been moved. In any case, we believe Suotuo City is safe. We really don't have anything to do today, just making a final check. Did you come to Suotuo City because the school is on break?"

Ning Rongrong shook her head and fished the purple stone out of her pocket. Recalling how Lu Ma had controlled her actions, she came up with a plan—

Instead of telling them what was about to happen, she would guide them to guess it themselves.

"Daddy, Bone, I originally came to play, but on the way here, I discovered this magical stone."

At this moment, the stone was not flickering. Ning Rongrong acted a bit strangely, then walked a few steps behind her, putting on an expression of delight.

"Look, it's glowing!"

At this moment, the stone was already showing faint signs of flickering.

"You picked it up on the road? This stone is quite interesting, let me sense it—"

Ning Fengzhi reached out his right hand, his expression changing abruptly, and he backhanded the stone out of Ning Rongrong's hand.

"What are you doing, Dad!" Ning Rongrong puffed out her cheeks. Back at the sect, Ning Fengzhi would certainly have indulged her.

But this was not the sect; it was a location where a cult ritual was highly likely to occur, and Ning Fengzhi had to prioritize Ning Rongrong's safety above all else.

"Fengzhi, isn't that a bit much..."

Seeing that Ning Rongrong and Ning Fengzhi were about to clash again, Gu Rong stepped in to mediate.

Ning Fengzhi remained stern. He pointed at the Purple Stone and said, "Uncle Bone, you'll understand once you get closer."

As soon as Gu Rong approached, his expression also changed drastically, and he exclaimed in shock, "Why is there a hidden aura of evil on this stone? It's the Holy Spirit Sect! Rongrong, where did you pick this up?"

Hearing this, Ning Rongrong looked somewhat stunned.

It was as if it were normal for a Soul Elder like her not to sense this strange aura, especially since even Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong had to get close to feel it.

"Ah? Something from the Holy Spirit Sect?" Ning Rongrong panicked, stammering, before finally pointing her finger toward the Great Soul Arena. "I was just passing by, curious about how this place was built so quickly, and then I noticed a stone on the ground that looked out of place."

"Hiss—" Ning Fengzhi drew a sharp breath. "Uncle Bone, it seems we won't be going back anytime soon. I thought the idea that killers like to return to the scene of the crime was just a saying, but I never expected the Holy Spirit Sect would actually do something like this!"

In the distance, Yu Xiaogang was also drawn by the commotion. Faintly, he seemed to have heard the words "Holy Spirit Sect."

As a scholar who studied theory, he knew many things that even Soul Douluos were unaware of, and this Holy Spirit Sect was one of them.

He decided to follow them.