Sect Deliberations! Spirit Hall's Invitation! The Continental Elite Tournament Before the Original Story!

Each time he cast it, he carefully sensed the flow of his Soul Power, adjusting the angle and force in pursuit of perfection.

Ning Rongrong sat on the ground, watching Zhao Tian practice again and again, her eyes filled with admiration.

She stood up, brushed the dust from her clothes, and summoned the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda.

A dark golden sheen flowed across the pagoda's surface.

"Seven Treasures have a name: first, Power!"

Light shot from the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda and landed on Zhao Tian.

Zhao Tian felt a tremendous force surge into his body, filling him with strength.

He turned around and saw Ning Rongrong smiling sweetly at him.

"Rongrong will help you!"

"Alright!"

Zhao Tian nodded and cast Phoenix Holy Light Blast once more.

This time, the pillar of light was clearly far more powerful, and its color had grown richer as well.

Ning Rongrong's hundred-percent Power Amplification produced immediate results.

The two continued like this, one supporting and the other attacking, their coordination growing more seamless by the moment.

After an unknown amount of time, Chen Xin's voice drifted over from afar.

"Alright, training ends here for today."

"Tian'er, Fengzhi asked me to fetch you. He said he has something to discuss with you."

Zhao Tian withdrew his spirit and walked over to Ning Rongrong.

"Rongrong, go get some rest first."

"Mm! Rongrong will wait for you to come back so we can have lunch together!"

Ning Rongrong waved at him with a grin.

Zhao Tian nodded and followed Chen Xin toward the sect's main hall.

Zhao Tian followed Chen Xin through a long corridor and arrived at the sect's main hall.

Inside, Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong were already seated. Besides them, there were several sect elders Zhao Tian had never met before.

Most of these elders were Soul Sage-level powerhouses and held considerable influence within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"Tian'er is here. Sit."

Ning Fengzhi pointed to the seat beside him, his tone gentle.

Zhao Tian bowed in greeting before taking his seat.

He noticed that the elders looked at him differently. Some were curious, some appraising, and some held a faint, barely perceptible wariness.

"I have gathered everyone here today to announce an important matter."

Ning Fengzhi swept his gaze across the room and spoke slowly.

"Zhao Tian, six years old, possesses the Radiant Phoenix Spirit and Innate Full Soul Power. Yesterday, he obtained his first soul ring and reached level thirteen Soul Power. He is now the young sect master of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, as well as the future son-in-law I, Ning Fengzhi, have chosen."

The elders' expressions immediately varied.

Some looked pleased, some frowned slightly, while others remained impassive, giving away neither joy nor anger.

"Sect Master, isn't this matter a little too hasty?"

A white-haired elder spoke up, his tone carrying a trace of doubt.

"Although Zhao Tian is exceptionally talented, he is still only a six-year-old child. To designate him as young sect master now and arrange a marriage alliance for him—shouldn't we observe him for a few more years?"

Ning Fengzhi glanced at him and said calmly, "Elder Liu, are you questioning my judgment?"

"I wouldn't dare."

Elder Liu lowered his head, though his reluctance was obvious.

"Uncle Jian and Uncle Gu have personally verified Tian'er's talent. What the Radiant Phoenix Spirit signifies, all of you should understand better than I do."

Ning Fengzhi's voice was calm, yet carried unquestionable authority.

"As for the marriage alliance, that is my family matter. There is no need for anyone to concern themselves with it."

The elders exchanged looks, and in the end, no one dared speak again.

Although Ning Fengzhi was the sect master, he normally treated others kindly and rarely put on airs.

But his words today made it clear that he intended to support Zhao Tian. Anyone who continued to object would be openly disrespecting the sect master.

"Alright, this matter is settled."

Ning Fengzhi made the final decision, then changed the subject.

"There is another matter for which I called everyone here today."

He waved his hand, and a disciple immediately presented a gilded letter.

"Spirit Hall sent this over this morning."

Ning Fengzhi unfolded the letter. There were only a few lines on it, yet every line carried considerable weight.

"Three months from now, Spirit Hall will hold a Preliminary Selection Tournament for the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament in Spirit City, inviting the major sects and families to send eligible disciples to participate."

"They call it a Preliminary Selection Tournament, but in truth, Spirit Hall is testing the foundations of the major sects."

Chen Xin snorted coldly, his tone tinged with disdain.

"Spirit Hall's influence has expanded faster and faster over the years, and their ambitions have only grown. By holding this tournament, they merely want to see how strong the younger generations of the major sects are."

Gu Rong said in a grave voice.

"If we refuse to send anyone, they will say the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has no successors. But if we do send people, they will use the chance to learn our true strength."

An elder sighed.

"So, this is a dilemma."

Ning Fengzhi nodded, his gaze settling on Zhao Tian.

"I want Tian'er to represent the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in this tournament."

Several elders were stunned at once.

"Sect Master, although Zhao Tian is extraordinarily talented, he is only six years old and has just obtained his first soul ring. If he participates in such a tournament, I fear..."

Elder Liu trailed off.

"What do you fear?"

Ning Fengzhi asked in return.

"I fear he will lose badly and disgrace the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Elder Liu gritted his teeth and finished his sentence.

Rather than getting angry, Ning Fengzhi smiled.

"Elder Liu worries too much. This tournament is divided by age groups. Those between six and ten are in one group. Tian'er may not necessarily lose among them."

"Besides, I am not sending Tian'er to compete for a ranking. I am sending him out to broaden his horizons."

"No matter how gifted he is, he cannot remain in the sect forever like a flower raised in a greenhouse."

Ning Fengzhi's words left the elders silent.

"I also agree that Tian'er should go."

Chen Xin spoke up.

"My disciple, Chen Xin's disciple, cannot spend his life cooped up in the sect. True powerhouses are forged through real combat."

Gu Rong nodded as well. "Tian'er has strong fortune. If he goes out and sees the world, he may encounter new opportunities."

With both Title Douluos stating their positions, the elders no longer had any grounds to object.

"Tian'er, what do you think?"

Ning Fengzhi looked at Zhao Tian.

Zhao Tian had remained silent, rapidly analyzing the matter in his mind.

The tournament organized by Spirit Hall was both an opportunity and a challenge for him.

The opportunity was that he could use it to experience the outside world, meet more people, and perhaps even find some opportunities from the original story.

The challenge was that he was still too weak. He was only level thirteen, with one soul ring. If he truly encountered a powerful enemy, he might not be able to handle it.

But with Chen Xin and Gu Rong, two Title Douluos, there should be no need to worry about his safety.

Besides, Rongrong was only six. This was the generation before Tang San's in the original story.

It would be perfect for seeing what geniuses there were.

After all, many people from that generation in the original story had exceeded the age limit and did not participate.

"Teacher, I am willing to go."

Zhao Tian stood and spoke seriously.

"Good!"

Ning Fengzhi nodded in satisfaction.

"Then it is settled. Three months from now, Tian'er will represent the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in the Preliminary Selection Tournament organized by Spirit Hall."

"Uncle Jian, I will have to trouble you to personally lead the team then."

Chen Xin nodded. "No problem."

Ning Fengzhi looked at Zhao Tian, his expression turning serious.

"Tian'er, over these next three months, you must devote yourself fully to cultivation and strive to rise another level before the tournament."

"Yes, Teacher!"

Zhao Tian solemnly accepted the order.