The Days When Storms Were Brewing

Gu Rong and Chen Xin took the letter, still bickering as they scrambled to be the first to read Ning Rongrong's message.

"This is Rongrong's personal letter."

Seeing the two Title Douluo on the verge of a brawl over the matter, Ning Fengzhi spoke up.

The effect was immediate; the two stopped fighting instantly, terrified of damaging the letter.

After reading it, both sighed, though Gu Rong's mood remained more optimistic as he spoke.

"Sect Master, this is a good thing; it shows that Rongrong has grown."

"Old Bone, are you stupid? For Rongrong to change so much in just a few days, I fear this Phantom Star Academy has used some underhanded methods."

Chen Xin immediately retorted to tear him down.

The two guardian Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had known each other for a long time and took pleasure in undermining one another daily.

But this time, Gu Rong rarely offered a rebuttal, as he was thinking the same thing deep down, and he and Chen Xin turned to look at Ning Fengzhi in unison.

With two gazes fixed upon him, the Sect Master naturally understood; he took a deep breath, adjusted his emotions, and spoke.

"I have the same suspicion, for the writing style does not resemble Rongrong at all; it carries the tone of someone who has experienced a profound epiphany."

At this mention, both Douluo became agitated, for they could not bear the thought of Ning Rongrong suffering.

Even when Ning Fengzhi had first proposed sending Ning Rongrong away, they had been firmly against it.

"I only have this suspicion; as for the use of underhanded methods, I do not agree, for there is no necessity for it.

I had arranged for Shrek Academy, and the dean there had received my personal letter.

However, the dean of Phantom Star Academy did not receive my letter, and knowing of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, I do not believe the girl would suffer."

Ning Fengzhi explained his perspective; based on his understanding of Ning Rongrong, if she had not agreed to it, how could she have chosen to forgo Shrek Academy and turn to Phantom Star instead?

What he provided was merely supporting evidence.

"Hmm, I think we should still make a trip to this so-called Phantom Star Academy to see what the situation is."

Chen Xin and Gu Rong exchanged a glance, and finally, Chen Xin spoke.

"I agree."

Gu Rong also expressed his stance.

"Of course we must go, but first, let us see where this Phantom Star Academy is and what its background is."

As the master of a sect, he naturally prioritized stability in all matters.

Moreover, he still held the title of Imperial Preceptor of the Heaven Dou Empire, making it effortless to investigate affairs within the Heaven Dou territory.

"Good."

After that response, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo went off to duel, as both wanted to secure the opportunity to go see Ning Rongrong.

Once the two Douluo left, Ning Fengzhi picked up the letter and read it from start to finish once more.

"The concern is genuine, but what does she mean by 'pay attention to other forces'?"

How could he fail to see the traces of embellishment in the letter? It was obvious the little girl was trying to hide something.

After finishing the letter, Ning Fengzhi muttered, "It seems this trip is unavoidable."

He had no objections to which academy Ning Rongrong joined, as long as it could temper her temperament.

Furthermore, the letter emphasized that this choice was a personal one...

Meanwhile, inside the main hall of Martial Soul Hall.

Bibi Dong sat high upon the throne, listening to the reports from the subordinates below.

The discussion ultimately centered on one specific matter.

"Regarding the Soul Douluo in Suotuo City with a full set of hundred-thousand-year soul rings."

This topic should not have caused such a stir within Martial Soul Hall.

Because while such cases were rare, they were not unheard of; holders of Twin Martial Souls could achieve this.

But they should have had records of such Title Douluo, and the records they finally found did not match at all.

"Silence!"

Bibi Dong's voice descended from the throne, and those present could not help but shut their mouths.

Clearly, this bickering made her very irritable.

"Great Elder, what is your take?"

Bibi Dong was a woman who could sometimes be blinded by love and harbored hatred toward the Qian family, but when it came to official business, she was someone who could set everything else aside to work.

Qian Daoliu gave her enough face, bowing as he spoke in response.

"Whether he has Twin Martial Souls is not important; even if he is only at level 80, a full set of red soul rings is enough for him to contend with some Title Douluo who have just entered level 90.

And the aura at that time was very strong."

Qian Daoliu spoke in this manner, and Bibi Dong fell into deep thought.

"Prioritize winning him over. The plan is still in preparation; we cannot afford heavy losses over this matter."

Bibi Dong herself possessed Twin Martial Souls, yet even she had not achieved an all-red ring configuration.

This was the first time she felt so uncertain about securing someone without paying a heavy price, for she knew the sheer power of a 100,000-year spirit ring.

"Understood."

After arranging for personnel to be responsible for contacting Chen An, the meeting was adjourned.

Compared to the high-pressure atmosphere at Martial Soul Hall, the upper echelons of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, upon learning of such a person's existence, dared not pursue the matter regarding Lin Ran.

They even took the initiative to help suppress the news, but this was not something they could fully contain; with so many people present, it was naturally impossible to control.

Within a few short days, everyone—excluding those in seclusion—knew of this event.

This included the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"Uncle Sword, what is your take on this?"

"It is hard to say if we can suppress him."

Sword Douluo did not possess a 100,000-year spirit ring, nor did he know to what extent it could amplify a person.

Thus, he dared not be arrogant, even with Ning Fengzhi present.

"I have heard that this Dean has gone into seclusion, and currently, the highest level at Phantom Star does not exceed level 60."

Consequently, quite unexpectedly, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Martial Soul Hall reached a tacit understanding, both sending people to help guard Phantom Star Academy.

This allowed the students inside Phantom Star Academy to live in peace.

"Why has it been so calm lately?"

The trio and Lin Ran were gathered together discussing this. As the highest-leveled among them, Lin Ran looked at the boisterous children outside and remarked.

They were all people who had experienced much, and Zhu Zhuqing had also told them about Shrek.

"Everyone, be careful."

Lin Ran thought for a moment, but had no better solution.

Compared to the calm at Phantom Star, the other factions were rife with undercurrents.

In the God Realm, the God Realm Committee, the five main gods held a meeting.

"A singularity has appeared on Douluo Continent. What are your thoughts?"

Asura said with great solemnity.

They, who usually adopted a laissez-faire policy toward Douluo, were now sitting together discussing the matter of Chen An.

The last time something had caused such a stir was the affair of the Golden and Silver Dragon Kings.

"I believe it is best to erase him prematurely."

The God of Destruction spoke, and the gods present basically agreed with this proposal.

Even the Goddess of Life and the Goddess of Goodness, though dissatisfied with such methods in their hearts, still agreed with the proposal.

"But the problem is, where is this singularity?"

Asura said with a cold face.

"Before coming here, I investigated the Douluo world and found nothing. It is as if some power has concealed his specific whereabouts."

At this moment, the expressions on the faces of the gods grew even more grave.

They each tried to use their divine power to verify whether what Asura said was true.

"Damn it, the divine power cannot penetrate."

The expressions of the other gods darkened.

This situation reminded them of the great battle against the Golden Dragon King that day.

The reason for holding this meeting was the fear that Chen An, this singularity, would become a second Golden Dragon King.

They also feared that he would impact the existing order of the God Realm in the future.

"Asura, why don't you try?"

The four God Kings were bewildered, for they discovered at this moment that they could not manifest avatars to descend.

The only path remaining was to enter the cycle of reincarnation.

"Hmm? Let me try... strange."

At this moment, Asura's divine power was also restricted, but he sensed a channel that would allow him to pass through more smoothly.

"I am also restricted, but I can enter through the side of the inheritance? But why can I not interfere now?"

Asura fell silent after speaking, clearly deep in thought, and the other God Kings remained silent as well.

"Could it be the assistance of the World Will?"

As one of the original gods of the God Realm, the Goddess of Life naturally possessed profound knowledge.

After pondering for a long time and rejecting many ideas, she finally guessed this reason.

"That may be the case."

Asura's expression could no longer maintain its coldness, for his face had already turned incredibly foul.