Two Common Facts, Rong Lingji (4,000 Words)

"She's a member of the magic system—no, compared to the use of various Soul Skill, her incantations lack that smooth and effortless feel."

Huo Yuhao listened intently to Rong Tianling's tone and rhythm as he chanted the incantation several times, his brows gradually furrowing.

He himself was skilled in magic, so he could tell the difference.

Although Rong Tianling's incantation syllables were accurate and swift, there was an indescribable sense of distance every time he used it, as if a right-handed person had suddenly switched to the left hand - the movements were correct, but the natural flow was missing.

"This is not the behavior expected of someone who has been immersed in a magical system since childhood."

Huo Yuhao shook his head, "It's more like a Soul Master born and raised on the Douluo Continent who later learned magic incantations and integrated them into the combat system as a tool to enhance the power of Soul Skill."

Upon hearing this, Di Tian's gaze lingered on Rong Tianling for a moment longer. "You mean, she's a powerful figure who grew up on the Douluo Continent? A descendant of Rong Nianbing in Douluo —or someone with a related lineage?"

Huo Yuhao nodded. "Yes. Her use of Martial Soul is far superior to, and she's much more familiar with, the magic system. Clearly, her fundamental cultivation system is still the Martial Soul system, which suggests she was likely raised on the Douluo Continent."

"As for whether she is a descendant of Rong Nianbing left behind in the Douluo Continent, or something else, it is still difficult to judge at this time."

The only thing that can be confirmed is that this person is indeed related to Rong Nianbing, but is not Rong Nianbing's biological child.

Rong Tianling is not a god now; his cultivation is indeed only at the initial stage of Quasi-God, and he has not concealed this. Surely the group of them wouldn't be mistaken about this.

Moreover, in Huo Yuhao's eyes, there were traces of Soul Spirit Contract on Rong Tianling's body. Combined with her performance in magic spells, it was basically certain that Rong Tianling's main system was not the magic system, but the soul master system.

Therefore, the possibility that Rong Nianbing is the biological mother can be basically ruled out.

If Rong Nianbing's children understand the Martial Soul system better than the Magic system, then they have truly forgotten their roots.

Hearing Huo Yuhao's somewhat indistinct words, Di Tian smiled, "It's rare to see something you don't know."

Huo Yuhao shrugged. "I'm not an omniscient or omnipotent being."

Old Rong had quite a few wives and children, but the original novel barely mentioned these descendants. How could he possibly know?

To be honest, Tang Wutong clearly knew more.

However, if she really knew, Tang Wutong would have said so already. Since Tang Wutong also looked confused before, it means that Rong Tianling's existence is not in her memory.

"It seems we'll need to make contact with them to find out the specifics," Di Tian.

Gu Ruiqiu blinked. "Maybe not? Isn't there a theory of Divine Spark Backlash? Wouldn't it be enough to just insult her ancestors in front of her?"

Divine Spark Backlash refers to the backlash that occurs when a descendant of a god insults their divine ancestor in front of them. This backlash is triggered by the divine bloodline within the descendant's body. This has little effect on ordinary people, but is only effective against Limit Douluo are pursuing the realm of True God.

Gu Yuena tapped her forehead, causing Gu Ruiqiu to cry out in pain, "Do you want Snow Empress and the others to get hurt for no reason?"

"Furthermore, the Divine Spark Backlash only works on descendants of gods within the third generation. Once the bloodline is diluted, it won't work even if the other party is a descendant of a god. Yuhao and the others have already determined that Rong Tianling is not a god's biological child. What can your idea ultimately prove?"

"I was just saying." Gu Ruiqiu pouted.

While they were talking, the battle below the stage gradually intensified.

On the arena, Rong Tianling's figure appeared and disappeared amidst the flames. She raised her hands, and the Fire Shadow behind her suddenly split into three, with three fiery figures rushing towards Qian Gu Qingfeng from different directions at the same time.

Qian Gu Qingfeng remained unfazed as he swept his Purgatory Halberd horizontally, unleashing a crescent-shaped slash of purplish-black light. This strike not only aimed at the flames but also carried an attack on the spirit, enough to cause an ordinary person's soul to leave their body.

However, the moment the fiery figure was shattered, Rong Tianling finished his incantation, and the scattered flames actually re-condensed in the air, turning into Skyfire poured down like a torrential rain.

Qian Gu Qingfeng had no choice but to change tactics and retreat, his brows furrowed as he looked at the opponent.

He is now a seasoned Demigod, and with the support of his Four-Word Battle Armor, his combat power is outstanding. He is evenly matched with Rong Tianling, who has just entered the Quasi-God realm.

However, as Rong Tianling continued to use various Soul Incantation, he gradually sensed something was wrong—not an absolute suppression of power, but a loss of control over the rhythm.

Every time he was about to unleash his power, the opponent's fading flame Soul Skill would change its form at just the right moment; every time he found an opening and prepared to rush in, the opponent would finish reciting the incantation, causing the flame's power to suddenly increase by 30%.

This feeling is like an ordinary person punching cotton – incredibly frustrating.

Perhaps Huo Yuhao and Old Yi thought that Rong Tianling's skill in chanting incantations was not high, but that was only relative. Rong Tianling's skill in this area was above average, and he would not reveal any flaws because of it.

Moreover, Rong Tianling has found the most suitable fighting style for himself and knows his own shortcomings, so he never launches attacks directly with spells.

She simply used incantations to enhance the power of the flames, alter their properties, and adjust the rhythm of her attacks.

Exploding, penetrating, burning, Entanglement —every change in the flames is just right, neither revealing any flaws due to the chanting of incantations, nor leaving the Qian Gu Qingfeng exhausted from dealing with them.

This can't go on any longer.

Realizing that Rong Tianling had taken control of the battle, Qian Gu Qingfeng felt a sudden sense of alarm and immediately used his Seventh Soul Skill without holding back.

Martial Soul Avatar, Avatar Possession!

He gripped the Purgatory Halberd in his right hand and slammed it into the ground. In an instant, a purplish-black light erupted from his body like a volcanic eruption, enveloping his entire being.

Then, he took a step forward.

With just one step, the entire arena trembled. An Formless pressure emanated from his body, not the oppression of Soul Power, but a will as intense as purgatory.

Eighth Soul Skill: Purgatory Condemnation!

Qian Gu Qingfeng transformed into a streak of purplish-black light, ignoring all interference along the way, and instantly rushed towards Rong Tianling, leaving charred cracks in its path.

Rong Tianling had the illusion that he was being targeted by an ancient Ferocious Beast, his mind trembled violently, and he subconsciously activated his Martial Soul Avatar.

Her figure gradually blurred in the flames, eventually transforming into a blazing ball of fire and completely merging into the Fire Shadow.

Ninth Soul Skill - Eternal Blazing Sun!

In an instant, the blazing flame suddenly contracted and then expanded. The contraction and expansion happened in the blink of an eye, yet it seemed as if a complete Reincarnation life and death had been experienced. The flame was no longer a flame, but a real sun.

Two immense auras collided on the arena. On one side was the purplish-black will of purgatory, and on the other was the golden-red primordial fire, neither willing to yield.

Just as the stalemate was at its peak, Rong Tianling's voice emanated from the flames, each syllable drawing upon the Fire Attribute energy of heaven and earth. "Radiant Skyfire, dazzling in its splendor, with my Fire Shadow, I will ignite the eight directions!"

Somewhere in the Douluo Continent, a man watched the broadcast and chanted another incantation in his mind.

O Skyfire that exists in the scorching heat of the world, I will borrow your purest energy to transform into endless magma and condense the divine Divine Power of the God of Flame—to manifest in the strongest form of life! Forbidden Spell, Fire God's Dragon Transformation Spell!

After finishing reading it, he couldn't help but laugh out loud, exclaiming, "If I hadn't completely modified the magic incantations into Soul Incantation that fused with her Soul Skill, this girl wouldn't have been able to cast such a forbidden spell at all. Her magical aptitude is really poor—but it should be enough."

In the scene, the Rong Tianling Incantation was nearing its end. As the last word fell, the golden-red sun suddenly exploded.

The exploding flames did not scatter; instead, they coalesced inward, transforming into a five-zhang-long (approximately 10 meters) long fire dragon.

The dragon's roar shook the heavens.

Qian Gu Qingfeng looked up at the giant dragon, his eyes burning with the Ultimate of battle. He gripped the Purgatory Halberd with both hands, quickly changing his stance, becoming one with the halberd, his essence, Essence, Energy, and Spirit merging into one.

Purgatory Limit Break!

"Boom!"

The black halberd shadow collided violently with the fiery dragon.

Space distorted, and the arena shattered. Two forces ravaged each other, their purple-black and gold-red hues intertwining into a chaotic mess.

The protective shield was riddled with cracks, and Ming De Hall staff rushed to maintain it.

The stalemate lasted for three breaths.

"Break!"

Rong Tianling gritted his teeth, unleashing all his Soul Power. The fiery dragon roared to the sky, then suddenly closed its mouth and swallowed the black halberd shadow whole.

A burst of light erupted.

The smoke and dust cleared.

Rong Tianling's face was somewhat pale, but she stood there.

Qian Gu Qingfeng knelt on one knee, the Purgatory Halberd planted in front of him, his hands still tightly gripping the halberd.

In the final move, he lost by half a point.

Qian Gu Qingfeng looked up at Rong Tianling and said calmly, "I lost."

Strictly speaking, they both still have the ability to continue fighting, and the final outcome is still uncertain. However, this is just a ring match; it's enough to stop when the point is reached. There's no need to fight to the point of mutual destruction.

The death of people in the virtual world can also affect reality.

Moreover, for Qian Gu Qingfeng, the position of Hall Master of the War God Temple was not something he needed to strive for. Rather than a position, he would rather go back into seclusion to digest the insights gained from fighting against Quasi-God.

This was the first time he had ever encountered an opponent like Rong Tianling.

Rong Tianling remained silent for two breaths, then nodded. "You flatter me."

The audience fell silent for a moment, then erupted in cheers.

Seeing that the match had ended, Huo Yuhao did not linger in the audience. He glanced at Rong Tianling one last time, his eyes flashing slightly, and then left with the others.

Back in reality, Huo Yuhao first arranged a place for Tang Wutong's Divine Consciousness residence, and also arranged a section for her in the Spirit Ascension Platform Isolation Zone.

Tang Wutong's Divine Consciousness, like Tang San's Divine Sense's before her, was rootless and adrift. Previously, with the Qiankun Asking Love Valley and two deities as her backing, she didn't need to worry about running out of power.

Now, naturally, they need to be given a place to recover. After all, Tang Wutong's understanding of the Douluo God Realm far surpasses that of all of them, and that alone is very valuable. They can't just stand by and watch her lose her memory.

The "Pseudo-Xianling Qi" in the Spirit Ascension Platform is clearly one such option.

Of course, he also arranged for someone to keep an eye on the other party.

After finishing all this, Huo Yuhao took some time to find Rong Tianling's information in the Spirit Pagoda's database, and raised an eyebrow as he looked at an agreement.

Alright, there's no need to see Rong Tianling anymore. He already understands the other party's situation. Now, the one he should see is someone else.

With this in mind, Huo Yuhao contacted a Federal Councilor and, amidst the congressman's flattery, obtained the information he wanted.

"Do you live near the West Sea? It's not far, you can go and take a look."

The area near the West Sea is the most desolate region in the Douluo Continent.

There are two reasons. One is the barrier of the Endless Mountain Range Endless Mountain Range, which are extremely inconvenient to reach the West Sea of the Douluo Continent.

Secondly, it's because the Endless Mountain Range are the location of the Abyss Passage!

The war six thousand years ago and the unresolved Abyss problem led the Federation to relocate all the nearby residents.

Later, apart from the Blood God Legion stationed here for a long time, not many people lived here anymore.

Huo Yuhao passed by the Endless Mountain Range, glanced at the Blood God Legion's encampment, and then left, heading straight for the West Sea without stopping or having any intention of going in to devour the Abyss Creatures.

Devouring a few Abyss Creatures is of little significance, but devouring too many might provoke the Abyssal Sage King, hastening the final battle.

We'll talk about it later. We'll find a good opportunity to give the Abyss a good beating.

When Huo Yuhao arrived at the West Sea and used his Divine Power to investigate, a figure emerged from a wooden house by the sea.

"What are you looking for by releasing your Divine Power to probe?" The newcomer was a middle-aged man, whose features bore a slight resemblance to Rong Nianbing. "Perhaps I can be of assistance."

Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao smiled and said, "You flatter me. Of course I came to see you."

The middle-aged man raised an eyebrow. "Looking for me? Looks like you've seen that girl Tianling. Honestly, she tells others about me without even giving them a heads-up."

"Your Excellency has misunderstood His Rong Tianling."

Huo Yuhao shook his head, "My coming to her has nothing to do with her."

"Um?"

The middle-aged man frowned. "Then how do you know this place? And how did you know me? I haven't been traveling around in recent years."

"----"

Huo Yuhao looked at the middle-aged man with a strange expression. "First piece of common sense: as a contestant in the selection process, Rong Tianling, putting everything else aside, must have a normal Identity Certificate from the Federation. It's normal for Identity Certificate to include a place of residence, right?"

Even reclusive powerhouses need to register their basic information. After all, this isn't Ten Thousand Years Ago ago, when you could participate in competitions simply by registering your name at Advanced Division without Identity Certificate.

The Federation isn't blind.

Middle-aged man: "----"

Why do I feel like I'm being looked down upon?

"Furthermore, Rong Tianling isn't a specialist in magic; the modified magic she used at the end didn't seem like something she could have modified herself. Of course, this only suggests she has someone backing her, not that she can pinpoint the location."

"However—the second piece of common sense is that when signing the sponsorship plan at the Spirit Pagoda to obtain one's First Soul Spirit, if the soul master is still young, a parent needs to accompany them to sign the agreement. Although I don't know why, a hundred years ago, the way you helped Rong Tianling obtain her First Soul Spirit was by having her participate in the Spirit Pagoda sponsorship plan, and you even filled in your own name in the parent's column, didn't you, Rong Lingji?"

Rong Lingji: "----"

Who said he was cunning?

This kid in front of me is truly cunning!

To put it mildly, he lacks common sense!