Arrival in Heaven Dou City, Ning Fengzhi and Qian Renxue Personally Welcome Him!

On the carriage to Heaven Dou City.

Ning Rongrong sat beside Ye Chen, while Zhu Zhuqing took on the role of a maidservant.

Whenever Ye Chen needed water, she immediately handed it to him. Whenever he wanted fruit, she fed it into his mouth.

Uncle Shi still sat inside the carriage, while Old Zhao and Uncle Feng followed overhead, one in the open and one in the shadows.

"Ye Chen, we've already left Suotuo City. Aren't you worried about the Sect Master?"

Seeing Ye Chen's expression, Ning Rongrong could tell he clearly had not taken it to heart.

Tang Hao was, after all, a level-95 Clear Sky Douluo. Even Grandpa Sword might not necessarily defeat him.

The power of detonating all nine rings alone was comparable to Grandpa Sword under her father's support.

"What are you worried about? That my teacher can't kill Tang Hao in one move?"

"Teacher already came to deliver something to Old Zhao and returned to the Body Sect."

Ye Chen sensed spatial fluctuations.

Sure enough, Du Busi had come to give Old Zhao a Soul Bone, though it was not a Hundred-Thousand-Year one.

Presumably, his teacher intended to give the Hundred-Thousand-Year Blue Silver Emperor's Soul Bone to Old Jin, which would enhance his sustained combat ability.

"When did he come?"

Ning Rongrong looked utterly bewildered.

She had still been worrying about the battle over there, but it had ended long ago, and he had already returned to the Body Sect.

Other than Ye Chen and Titled Douluo, probably no one else could sense it.

"About fifteen minutes ago."

Ye Chen took out Du Busi's token.

As the distance between them and the Body Sect grew greater, the token's sensing ability weakened as well.

If he wanted to use the token to summon Du Busi, he had to be within five hundred li. Otherwise, he could not transmit a message through it.

This only showed how overwhelmingly powerful Di Tian's reverse scale was.

Aside from blocking the God Realm's detection, it seemingly had no flaws.

"Big Brother Ye Chen, just how strong is the Sect Master?"

Ning Rongrong quietly leaned closer.

She had seen two Super Douluo from the Body Sect, one at level 95 and the other at level 96. The Body Sect Master's Soul Power had to be at least level 97.

Of course, she was assuming he killed Tang Hao in his normal state. If Tang Hao detonated all nine rings, level 97 might be somewhat low. The Sect Master might be a level-98 Super Douluo.

"You're just a child. Don't pry into everything."

Ye Chen shoved Ning Rongrong's head away.

"Fine, don't tell me. But why did you push me away? It's not like I stink."

Ning Rongrong scooted a little closer to Ye Chen again.

This time, Ye Chen ignored her and quietly admired the scenery around them.

Even if he chose to cultivate, there was no need to rush for these few moments. Once he found somewhere quiet to cultivate, his efficiency would be higher.

Seeing Ye Chen close his eyes to rest, Ning Rongrong switched seats and began chattering away with Zhu Zhuqing.

For the most part, Ning Rongrong spoke while Zhu Zhuqing listened. Zhu Zhuqing was not good with words, but she occasionally responded.

The days passed like this.

A few days later, Ye Chen and the others' carriage finally arrived in Heaven Dou City.

Since the carriage had been purchased through a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect merchant house, Ning Fengzhi had received word as well.

"Dad!"

Ning Rongrong jumped down from the carriage.

She ran toward Ning Fengzhi and threw herself into his arms.

Although Ning Rongrong had not been away for long, she had gone through everything at Shrek Academy and was starting to miss home.

"Greetings, Sect Master Ning, Sword Douluo, and Brother Xue."

Ye Chen stepped down from the carriage.

Zhu Zhuqing and Shi Gandang stood behind him.

Sword Douluo's gaze swept over Rockbreaker Douluo. That was another new Titled Douluo.

Besides that, there was another unfamiliar Titled Douluo in the sky, most likely one of the Body Sect's hidden foundations.

"Six years ago, Sword and Rongrong invited the Young Sect Master to visit. You should have time this visit, right?"

Ning Fengzhi wore a gentle smile.

Although Ye Chen had not come over the past six years, it did not affect the value of their relationship.

"Next time, for sure."

Ye Chen gave the same answer as always.

He did not actually enjoy visiting others. Unless he had no choice, he generally stayed on his own turf.

"None of this 'next time, for sure.' When the academy has a break, come to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect with Rongrong. Let Uncle Ning do the honors as host."

Ning Fengzhi set the time directly.

What nonsense was "next time, for sure"? Next time after next time—how many next times could there be?

He had already learned from Xue Qinghe that Ye Chen was attending Heaven Dou Royal Academy, which was why he made these arrangements.

"Teacher, why are you stealing Qinghe's place as host?"

"Brother Ye Chen has come to Heaven Dou City. I've already prepared a banquet specifically to welcome you."

Qian Renxue stepped forward and gave Ye Chen a brotherly hug.

She wanted to use this to show that her relationship with Ye Chen was solid, closer than his relationship with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"Alright, I'll listen to Brother Xue."

Ye Chen returned Qian Renxue's hug.

Under his Eye of Nihility, Qian Renxue was clearly flustered for an instant before quickly recovering.

The two had often chatted in the past about the continent and their sects, but they had never been this intimate.

At most, they would occasionally sling an arm around each other's shoulders, looking like brothers with a close relationship.

"Young Sect Master Ye, didn't Brother Jin Peng come?"

Sword Douluo had not sensed him.

Six years ago, he had wanted to spar with Jin Peng, but never got the chance.

Since Jin Peng returned to his sect, he had not even come to Heaven Dou City, much less the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"Sword Douluo, Old Jin is attempting to break through to level 97 in the sect. Perhaps he'll come once he succeeds."

Ye Chen did not hide it.

Sword Douluo had already learned last time that Old Jin was level 96, so there was no point concealing it.

A level-99 Ultimate Douluo like his own teacher, however, could remain hidden for now and give everyone a huge surprise in the future.

"This old man must cultivate even harder, or Brother Jin Peng will leave me a full level behind."

Sword Douluo's fighting spirit surged.

He already had one fewer Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring and Soul Bone than Jin Peng. If his Soul Power was another level lower, there would be no way to fight.

Among those from the Body Sect who could become Titled Douluo, none had weak Body Martial Souls.

Just Rockbreaker Douluo standing there exuded a stronger sense of pressure than Dugu Bo, as well as She Long and Ci Xue whom he had seen last time.

"Teacher, Sword Douluo, and Brother Ye Chen, let's have a simple meal together."

Qian Renxue took the initiative to invite the three of them.

Since they had run into Ning Fengzhi of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect at the city gates, she invited him to the welcoming banquet as well.

There were some more private matters Qian Renxue would wait to discuss alone with Ye Chen later.

"Please."

Ning Fengzhi readily agreed.

He had formally gotten to know Ye Chen now. If they wanted to cooperate in the future, they would need to build a closer relationship.

The Body Sect's overall strength had clearly surpassed that of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. The only question was what stance it held toward Spirit Hall.

"Brother Ye Chen, I'll be relying on you in the Advanced Soul Master Tournament two years from now."

"As long as you can win the championship, Father Emperor can agree to any one condition of yours."

Qian Renxue desperately wanted to see the look on Bibi Dong's face when it turned livid.

Wasn't she carefully nurturing Hu Liena?

Then Qian Renxue would make Bibi Dong personally witness the disciple Spirit Hall had painstakingly trained being defeated before her good brother Ye Chen.

Before a true genius, so-called hard work was a joke.

What made you think geniuses did not work hard?

Was it possible that the other person had a stronger background than you, greater talent than you, worked harder than you, and also possessed extraordinary opportunities?