Under One Person, Two Years Later

In front of the main hall.

Four figures gradually appeared before everyone's eyes. Aside from the familiar Sect Master and the two titled elders, a child dressed in exquisite cyan robes walked among the three.

"Who is that child? How does he dare walk between the Sect Master and the two Titled Douluo?"

"Good heavens, this is my first time seeing such a formation!"

"You must not know, then. This is the disciple of the two elders, a genius highly valued by the Sect Master himself!"

The crowd below whispered to one another, those in the dark wearing expressions of shock and utter disbelief.

Not until the four of them stood still did the thousands of Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect members fall silent, kneeling in a vast, dark sea.

Ning Fengzhi frowned slightly, his voice solemn and majestic: "Today is not for sect affairs, but for one person alone."

A stir ran through the crowd below as they exchanged glances, their faces filled with confusion.

If not for sect business, why summon all the deacons just for one person? Could one person be more important than the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?

Ning Fengzhi shifted half a step to the left, turned his head, and said slowly: "Come, Han Yu, stand by my side."

Han Yu nodded and stood beside Ning Fengzhi, sweeping a calm, indifferent gaze over the thousands of varied eyes below.

This steady aura made Ning Fengzhi look at him sideways, a satisfied smile touching the corners of his mouth. He had already come to regard Han Yu as one of his own; the more outstanding Han Yu performed, the happier he felt.

Ning Fengzhi put away his smile and said earnestly: "You are likely unfamiliar with the youth beside me. His name is Han Yu. Like some of you, he is the orphan of two deacons, an indispensable part of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Han Yu is a heaven-sent talent, resilient in spirit, neither arrogant nor rash, and devoted heart and soul to the sect, which is why the two elders took pity on him and accepted him as their disciple. Today, I shall appoint Han Yu as the Holy Son of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, with authority second only to my own."

Having said this, Ning Fengzhi placed a hand on Han Yu's shoulder and stepped back a few paces, leaving Han Yu alone at the very front.

Han Yu suppressed his slightly quickened heartbeat and gently closed his eyes.

When he opened them again, the murderous aura of his Killing Sword Intent surged from within his body, sweeping a sharp, oppressive pressure across his surroundings.

He pointed vaguely toward the crowd below, and his Killing Sword Intent rushed toward the plaza like a thousand troops. Han Yu's eyes flickered, his lips turned pale, and he set up a Spirit Gathering Array beneath his feet to maintain his stance.

The thousands in the plaza all released their martial souls. Those with weaker strength showed signs of distress under this pressure, while the powerful deacons stood with mouths agape, their eyes filled with incredulity.

It wasn't that they hadn't seen sword intent before, but for it to appear in a seven-year-old child was an impossibility—yet it was unfolding right before their eyes.

The sect already possessed Sword Douluo Chen Xin, making them powerful enough as it was. If they were to have another in the future, wouldn't the position of the number one sect on the continent fall to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect? When that time came, they would ride the tide of success, and their own status as deacons would soar.

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Han Yu's gaze sharpened, and he withdrew his Killing Sword Intent, taking a deep breath to steady his weakened frame.

Douluo Continent was a world where the strong preyed on the weak; only by showing strength and the potential to grow stronger could one earn the respect and awe they deserved.

This display of intimidation by Han Yu filled Ning Fengzhi with admiration and approval. If he had understood these principles sooner, the development of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect might have been even better. Fortunately, they had already established ties with the Heaven Dou Empire to advance and retreat together.

"Greetings, Holy Son!!!"

A deafening roar erupted from the plaza. Everyone was swept up in the emotion, their faces flushed red as they strained their necks to shout.

It was as if they were already dreaming of the future where the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect became the number one sect on the continent, and they became figures revered by all spirit masters.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, two years passed.

Outside the main hall of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

A youth stood and looked back at the young girl hurrying toward him; it was Han Yu and Ning Rongrong.

After two years of arduous training, Han Yu had changed significantly. His shoulders and back had developed a firm, lean silhouette that filled out his white robes, and his features carried an inherent air of heroism.

Ning Rongrong stood before Han Yu, her skirt swaying. Her fair skin had a rosy tint, her long hair draped over her shoulders, and her figure had begun to reveal the curves of a young girl, outlined by her cyan dress.

Over these two years, the two of them had continued to train together every day.

Cultivating, studying, and sparring.

Unlike before, Ning Rongrong seemed to have changed her temperament; she would often push herself to the limit before ending a training session, which made Ning Fengzhi and the others feel deeply pained.

When Han Yu went to practice sword techniques with Chen Xin, she would bury herself in practicing the technique of multitasking, and now she could easily manage two tasks at once.

Currently, Ning Rongrong was already a level 23 Great Spirit Master, and her second spirit ring was nine hundred years old.

Her spirit skills were the same as in the original records—the first for power, the second for speed—but the age of her spirit rings had increased significantly.

Aside from the fact that her physical fitness had improved drastically due to consuming Whale Glue multiple times, Han Yu's Spirit Gathering Array had also helped. However, for the sake of her safety, Ning Fengzhi had ultimately rejected her idea of absorbing a thousand-year spirit ring for her second one.

"Han Yu, what level are you now?" Ning Rongrong asked curiously, clasping her hands behind her back.

"Level thirty, of course. Didn't Teacher tell you?" Han Yu smiled slightly.

"Tch, I don't believe it. How are you cultivating so fast? You've pulled away from me again." Ning Rongrong made a face, her voice filled with resentment.

She believed she had worked very hard, yet she hadn't expected the gap between her and Han Yu to grow even wider. After she had gathered the courage to ask Ning Fengzhi about the marriage arrangements with Han Yu, she had been determined to make herself more outstanding.

The two looked at each other and stepped into the main hall together.

Inside the main hall.

"Disciple Han Yu greets the Sect Master and Teacher."

"Disciple Ning Rongrong greets the Sect Master and my teacher."

Ning Rongrong and Han Yu bowed respectfully in unison, a complete departure from her usual flighty temperament.

Ning Fengzhi wore a gratified smile, his eyes crinkling into slits as he waved for them to sit, chuckling softly, "Han Yu, Rongrong, you have both worked hard these past two years. Uncle Bone and Uncle Sword have told me everything; I am proud of you both."

"However, a soul master's cultivation is not merely about accumulating soul power. Excessive training can lead to an unstable foundation, so you should pause appropriately to let your bodies adapt to your current level of soul power."

"As it happens, I am about to make a trip to the Heaven Dou Empire. You two shall accompany me; it will be a good chance to broaden your horizons and see the world outside."

Han Yu was stunned for a moment, mentally calculating the timeline.

It was only then that he realized: according to the progression of events, this was the period when Ning Fengzhi was engaging with the Heaven Dou Empire. It was likely that following this very meeting, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would establish an alliance with the Heaven Dou Empire.