Ning Fengzhi's Request for Help

Seeing this, even Dugu Bo was somewhat astonished.

"Xiao Tao, your use of Lightning Power is quite innovative."

Dugu Bo could not help but praise him.

"Teacher, show me some real skill. Otherwise, with this little strength, you won't be able to beat me."

Zhou Tao teased.

Of course, he was only joking.

As a Titled Douluo, Dugu Bo's combat experience was undoubtedly extensive, and he certainly knew how to deal with Zhou Tao's Spirit Skills.

Zhou Tao wanted to temper himself. If Dugu Bo held back, there would not be much training value.

"You brat, it seems this old man has no choice but to show some real skill."

Dugu Bo had merely been testing him just now.

He had suppressed his strength to just over level thirty.

In his view, no matter how strong Zhou Tao was, he was still a junior and could not stand against his evolved Jade Scale Flood Dragon Snake Martial Soul.

Moreover, he had several decades of combat experience. Teaching Zhou Tao a lesson should not have been difficult.

He had not expected Zhou Tao to wield Lightning Power with such flexibility.

Dugu Bo's gaze sharpened as he began to take the fight seriously.

The Jade Scale Flood Dragon Snake rapidly possessed him, and his eyes turned into vertical pupils.

His lower body transformed into a massive snake tail.

A pair of broad green wings spread from his back.

Two flood-dragon-like horns also grew from his forehead.

At this moment, Zhou Tao no longer held back.

Blue Silver Vine shot from his palm. "First Spirit Skill: Undying Thunder!"

"Second Spirit Skill: Thunderbolt Lightning Release!"

"Third Spirit Skill: Thorn Thunderstorm!"

Two purple Spirit Rings and one black Spirit Ring appeared beneath Zhou Tao's feet.

Empowered by the three Spirit Rings, his body became stronger than ever.

In particular, the Lightning Blue Silver Grass in his palm spewed pitch-black lightning filled with an aura of destruction.

This was a new change in Lightning Power after multiple evolutions.

"Brat, be careful!"

Seeing how terrifying Zhou Tao's lightning was, Dugu Bo reacted instantly.

"Martial Soul innate Spirit Skill: Yin Yang Poison Light!"

In an instant, the two-colored horns on his forehead suddenly shone.

A dazzling red-and-green radiance shot toward Zhou Tao.

"Thorn Thunderstorm!"

Facing the ferocious Yin Yang Poison Light rushing toward him, Zhou Tao's pupils contracted slightly.

Without hesitation, he unleashed his strongest killing move, Thorn Thunderstorm.

In an instant, hundreds of black thorn lightning balls collided violently with the red-and-green radiance.

Boom!

The terrifying explosion made the entire forest tremble.

Zhou Tao and Dugu Bo were instantly swallowed by the collision of light.

After a long while, the area returned to calm.

"Brat, you have truly opened this old man's eyes!"

"Your Spirit Skills are extremely powerful and very rare. Your only obvious weakness is your Soul Power."

"For your next Spirit Ring, you should find a Soul Beast with powerful Soul Power."

Dugu Bo looked in surprise at the pale figure before him.

To resist the Yin Yang Poison Light, Zhou Tao had released several hundred thorn lightning balls at once, consuming an enormous amount of Soul Power.

Only then had he barely managed to block Dugu Bo's Yin Yang Poison Light.

Dugu Bo naturally saw that he had cheated somewhat, using Soul Power above level fifty. Yet Zhou Tao had still withstood it.

"Thank you for the training, Teacher!"

Zhou Tao forced himself to speak.

"This is what this old man should do. There is no need to be so polite."

Dugu Bo waved his hand.

After that, the two continued sparring for dozens of rounds, giving Zhou Tao much practical combat guidance.

Later, they turned and returned to Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

However, just as they returned to the academy, they encountered a group of people.

After drawing closer, Zhou Tao discovered that four figures were blocking their way.

Standing in the center was a middle-aged man who appeared to be only in his thirties.

He wore luxurious blue robes. He was tall and straight, with refined features and a gentle smile, while a platinum crown rested upon his head.

Beside him stood a young girl in a gemstone-blue, wide-sleeved gown. She had long chestnut hair, with her long bangs parted down the middle and tucked behind her delicate, crystal-like ears.

She possessed a noble temperament, large limpid blue eyes, and exquisitely beautiful features. Her long hair draped over her shoulders, and her skin was tender and smooth, as though it could break with a breath.

Two powerful figures stood beside them.

One wore blue robes and appeared to be in his thirties. He was tall and straight, with long silver hair and a cold temperament as sharp as a sword.

The other was a middle-aged man dressed in black armor, his black hair hanging over his shoulders and his demeanor gloomy.

The instant Zhou Tao saw this group, he recognized them.

They were clearly the famous figures from the original story: Ning Fengzhi, Ning Rongrong, Sword Douluo Chen Xin, and Bone Douluo Gu Rong.

"Your Excellency Dugu."

When Ning Fengzhi saw Dugu Bo arriving with Zhou Tao and Dugu Yan, he wore a gentle smile and stepped forward to greet them.

"I am Ning Fengzhi of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. This is my youngest daughter, Rongrong, as well as my two friends."

"This must be young brother Zhou Tao, who has recently risen to fame at the Royal Academy."

After glancing at Dugu Bo, Ning Fengzhi shifted his gaze to Zhou Tao, his eyes full of admiration.

Ning Fengzhi was a famous angel investor of Douluo Continent.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect under his control was the foremost auxiliary Martial Soul sect in the world.

Auxiliary Martial Souls were not strong in combat themselves, so Ning Fengzhi chose a path of cooperation and enjoyed recruiting powerful people from all walks of life.

Naturally, he was unwilling to overlook young geniuses.

His daughter Ning Rongrong had also embarked upon the path of a Spirit Master and, like him, needed powerful Spirit Masters to protect her.

After hearing of Zhou Tao's deeds, he immediately became greatly interested.

Especially after learning of Zhou Tao's upbringing, he was so amazed that he slapped his thigh repeatedly.

As a commoner Spirit Master and an orphan, Zhou Tao had actually managed to evolve a useless Martial Soul into its current form.

And his strength was so formidable.

On his own, he had faced more than ten noble Spirit Masters and won cleanly.

Furthermore, he had heard that Zhou Tao possessed a method to evolve Martial Souls.

That immediately piqued his interest.

He had brought his daughter to meet Zhou Tao at once.

His daughter had been spoiled too much.

Letting Rongrong meet Zhou Tao would be a good way to curb her arrogant temperament.

Besides, if he could obtain a method for Martial Soul Evolution and resolve the flaw of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, that would be even better.

For that reason, he had specifically sent people everywhere to investigate Zhou Tao's information. Only after hearing that Zhou Tao had returned did he come specially to wait at the Royal Academy.

"Zhou Tao greets Sect Master Ning, Sword Douluo Chen Xin, Bone Douluo Gu Rong, and Miss Ning!"

Under everyone's approving gazes, Zhou Tao respectfully bowed to them.

"No need for formalities. Let us go inside and talk."

Everyone entered the academy's reception room.

After taking their seats, Ning Fengzhi smiled warmly. Following some pleasantries, he spoke.

"Young friend Zhou, I heard that despite your young age, you are exceptionally talented."

"You truly are a genius Spirit Master rarely seen in Heaven Dou Royal Academy for a hundred years."

Zhou Tao smiled faintly and modestly replied, "Sect Master Ning, you flatter me."