Visitors from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect

Just then, another commotion broke out in the crowd. The disciples of the two academies, who had been scattered just moments ago, were now all looking in the same direction.

"Look, someone else has come to visit the Skywater Sect."

"Wow, that—that's the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"

"It really is... and the ones following behind him, could they be the legendary Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo?"

"That's right! Their martial souls are the Bone Dragon, the world's number one defensive martial soul, and the Seven Kill Sword, the world's number one offensive martial soul!"

"I never expected even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to visit the Skywater Sect. Sect Master Shui Yuerong's reputation is truly soaring now!"

As the clamor rose among the crowd, Li Jiuxuan and the other two looked toward the sect gates.

They spotted three tall, imposing figures standing there.

The leader was scholarly and dignified, holding a delicate scepter and wearing a faint smile.

The man on the left was thin as a rail, his skin withered, looking more like a skeleton than a strong man.

The man on the right was majestic and stern, carrying a cold, unsheathed giant sword on his back.

It was none other than Ning Fengzhi, Gu Rong, and Chen Xin!

After explaining their purpose to the sect guards, the three of them stood quietly outside to wait.

Their attitude appeared sincere, without a hint of arrogance from such prominent figures.

Seeing who had arrived, the sect guard immediately rushed off to report to the Sect Master, transforming into a streak of light as he flew toward his destination.

"Wow, I didn't expect Sect Master Ning to come in person. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is one of the Upper Three Sects!"

Shui Yue'er opened her mouth in an 'O' shape, surprised for a moment, then giggled, "Don't look at Sect Master Ning as only being level seventy; the two behind him are both Title Douluo—one at level ninety-five and the other at level ninety-six!"

Shui Bing'er nodded indifferently and said, "The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is worthy of being an Upper Three Sect. They have the bearing of a great sect; they feel much more sincere than that arrogant and unreasonable Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect."

Li Jiuxuan nodded silently. He had dealt with people from the Blue Lightning Overlord Dragon Clan many times and knew well the pride, arrogance, and tyranny buried in their bones.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was completely different. As a sect master, Ning Fengzhi was followed by two of the continent's top combatants, yet he remained humble and courteous.

This demeanor alone far exceeded that of ordinary sects.

His gaze narrowed slightly as it fell upon Chen Xin and Gu Rong, and he felt a secret sense of awe.

Though these two Title Douluo stood calmly, their soul power was restrained like an abyss. They revealed no sharpness, yet they made others afraid to underestimate them in the slightest.

Especially Sword Douluo Chen Xin; although he carried an unsheathed longsword, Li Jiuxuan could vaguely sense a sharp sword intent that transcended heaven and earth, as if a single thought from him could shatter the void and cleave mountains and rivers.

The foundation of the Upper Three Sects is truly unfathomable, Li Jiuxuan thought to himself. With Shui Yuerong having just broken through to Title Douluo and the Skywater Sect's momentum at its peak, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's visit was certainly not just a simple courtesy call.

Noticing Li Jiuxuan's silence, Shui Bing'er cast her cold gaze upon him and whispered, "Jiuxuan, do you think they have another purpose for this visit?"

"...No, they wouldn't be trying to mediate the relationship between our Skywater Sect and the Blue Lightning Overlord Dragon Clan, would they?"

Hearing this, Shui Yue'er suddenly feigned indignation: "That won't do! Look at how badly they hurt Xiao Jiuxuan; I absolutely won't agree to that!"

Shui Bing'er and Li Jiuxuan looked at Shui Yue'er simultaneously with speechless expressions.

Shui Yue'er, who had been overacting, immediately scratched her head and laughed: "I—I was just joking. After all, Master killed Yu Yuanzhen's younger brother, so how could they possibly mediate..."

Li Jiuxuan turned his head slightly and said softly, "Sect Master Ning is meticulous and always plans before he acts. With the undercurrents shifting on the continent, him bringing the Sword and Bone Douluo here in person is likely about forming an alliance or showing goodwill."

Given the current relationship between the Blue Lightning Overlord Dragon Clan and the Skywater Sect, the fact that he was standing at the Skywater Sect's gate already spoke volumes.

"Mm," Shui Bing'er agreed, nodding silently.

In the distant sky, a gentle yet majestic wave of soul power arrived, and a figure in an ice-white dress with an exquisite, graceful silhouette descended through the air.

It was the Skywater Sect Master, the newly promoted Title Douluo, Shui Yuerong!

She landed in front of the sect gate, saw the three men, and stepped forward quickly, her tone carrying a hint of respect: "Sect Master Ning, Senior Sword Douluo, Senior Bone Douluo, your arrival brings great honor to the Skywater Sect. Please forgive us for not welcoming you sooner."

Though her words were humble and polite, there was no fluctuation of emotion on Shui Yuerong's indifferent face.

Ning Fengzhi smiled, holding his scepter and nodding slightly, his demeanor as warm as jade: "Sect Master Shui is too kind. Having heard that you recently broke through to Title Douluo, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has come specifically to offer our congratulations."

Gu Rong's hoarse voice sounded slowly, his thin, withered frame slightly hunched as he said, "Greetings, Sect Master Shui."

Chen Xin looked at Shui Yuerong and also nodded in acknowledgment: "Greetings, Sect Master Shui."

Shui Yuerong gestured for the three to move inside the Skywater Sect: "Everyone, please come inside for a long talk."

"Pfft!"

Watching the prominent figures walk into the main hall of the Skywater Sect, the three of them looked at each other and couldn't help but laugh.

It was indeed a good thing for such a major sect to be on good terms with the Skywater Sect, but Sect Master Shui Yuerong hadn't shown any expression from start to finish, acting like a stern elder and making those three great figures look like juniors.

Hopefully, Ning Fengzhi and the others wouldn't misunderstand and end up becoming hostile toward the Skywater Sect...

"Oh, let's go, let's go. Let's keep wandering around, and then it's time to cultivate."

Shui Yue'er giggled and pushed the other two, wanting to leave this boring area.

After all, some things were not for young disciples like them to worry about.

"Mn, Jiuxuan, let me take you to the Simulated Environment Chamber to have a look. You can set the environment you need for cultivation in there; it's much more efficient than cultivating at Calm Heart Lake."

Shui Bing'er held Li Jiuxuan's small hand, looking down at him with a faint smile as she spoke.

"Alright, no matter what, I must accelerate my cultivation progress. When the time comes, I'll surpass both big sisters!" Li Jiuxuan declared with grand ambition!

"Sur, surpass us?" Shui Yue'er was taken aback.

She highly acknowledged Li Jiuxuan's talent, but Li Jiuxuan was currently only level twenty-two, a gap of nearly twenty levels between them.

With the Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrow as their foundation, their cultivation speed had only increased compared to before.

Little Jiuxuan wanting to catch up...

That would take a great deal of effort.

"Yes, I want to surpass both big sisters!"

Li Jiuxuan said very earnestly: "I don't want to be protected by big sisters forever; I also want to protect big sisters!"

Shui Bing'er blinked her eyes, her expression turning as gentle as water in that moment, her smile deepening: "Alright, if little Jiuxuan is that capable, then go ahead and surpass us!"

These words warmed his heart.

...When the little guy can stand on his own two feet, perhaps he can also go seek revenge a bit sooner.