It was nearly noon when they returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Dai Mubai found Ning Fengzhi, gave him three Soul-Consolidating Pill- Gathering Pills, and briefly explained Yang Wudi's alchemy.
Ning Fengzhi picked up the jade bottle, glanced at it, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes, and accepted it with a smile.
Afterwards, Dai Mubai Ning Rongrong, along with Ning Rongrong, bid farewell to Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo Chen Xin, Bone Douluo Gu Rong, and the three newly promoted Titled Douluo elders.
Ning Fengzhi stood in front of the main hall, patted Dai Mubai on the shoulder, and said gently, " Mubai, in a while, I will arrange for Elder Ning Tianyuan to lead some capable disciples to Star Luo City to assist Rongrong. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's branch in the Star Luo Empire should also be officially established."
"Alright, we'll be waiting for Elder Ning's arrival in Star Luo City," Dai Mubai said.
Sword Douluo Chen Xin stood aside and said, "Boy, you've learned swordsmanship quickly and have good comprehension. But the path of the sword requires perseverance. After you return, you must not neglect your daily sword practice."
Dai Mubai solemnly replied, "Yes, Grandpa Jian, don't worry."
Chen Xin nodded slightly and said no more.
Ning Fengzhi concluded, "You may now proceed. We'll meet again in Spirit City for the finals."
Dai Mubai and Ning Rongrong walked out of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's gate and waved to Ning Fengzhi and the others who were seeing them off.
This time they didn't take a carriage; instead, they planned to fly back directly.
With his Martial Soul Possession, Dai Mubai unfurled the wings of the Gengjin White Tiger, grabbed Ning Rongrong's waist, and with a flap of his wings, the two soared into the sky like arrows released from a bow, instantly ascending into the clouds.
Ning Rongrong leaned against him, raising her hand to release the Nine-Treasure Glazed Pagoda: " The Nine Treasures Have Names, the Second: Speed, the Three-Day Soul!"
Two streams of colorful light entered Dai Mubai's body.
Dai Mubai felt his Soul Power circulating within his body suddenly accelerate, increasing in speed by nearly 50%.
With Ning Rongrong's speed boost and Soul Power boost, although the Soul Power reserve can only sustain Dai Mubai's rapid flight for two or three hours before he has to stop to recover his Soul Power, it is still several times faster than a carriage, and it is estimated that they will arrive at Star Luo City in about five days.
"Bull and Horse" Dai Mubai carried Ning Rongrong as they flew at high speed through the air, with clouds rushing past them.
When his Soul Power was depleted, Dai Mubai swallowed a piece of Dragon Ganoderma Leaf, found a mountaintop to meditate and quickly recover, and then continued flying.
Five days later, the majestic city walls of Star Luo City appeared at the edge of the horizon, Dai Mubai also broke through to level fifty-eight on the way.
At this time, the preliminary rounds for Star Luo City also ended.
Dai Mubai and Ning Rongrong walked down the wide main street, where groups of Soul Master and citizens sat together, talking about all the exciting moments in the preliminary rounds.
The entire city was still reeling from the qualifiers.
"This qualifying round was absolutely amazing!"
"That's right! The Star Luo Royal Team Two has achieved a perfect record, not losing a single game!"
"Yes, they're too strong! Ma Hongjun's Fire Phoenix can burn opponents so badly they dare not even take the hit. And that Yang Pojun, once Soul Breaking Spear, no one can stop him!"
"The Fourth Princess is amazing too! Our Star Luo Empire's White Tiger Martial Soul is truly domineering!"
"It's a pity that neither the Third Prince nor his wife participated; the Third Prince didn't even show up."
"With such strong teammates, the Third Prince definitely won't need to lift a finger in the qualifiers. He's clearly saving his trump card for the finals."
As Dai Mubai walked along, he heard similar words constantly, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously curved slightly upwards.
Ma Hongjun, Yang Pojun, Dai Lingling, and their group have now made a name for themselves and become household names in Star Luo City.
Even the children on the street were imitating their Soul Skill moves, mimicking them quite well.
Ning Rongrong, arm in arm with Dai Mubai, couldn't help but laugh upon hearing this, saying, "Our Second Team is now known to everyone, but you, the captain, are so unrecognizable on the street."
Dai Mubai smiled, completely unconcerned. "We'll naturally get to know each other after we win the championship."
Instead of returning to the academy, the two headed straight for the palace.
As he passed through the palace gate, the Imperial Guards on duty recognized Dai Mubai from afar, bowed respectfully, and let him pass.
Dai Mubai nodded slightly and led Ning Rongrong quickly through the many palace gates to the Imperial Study.
Imperial Study, Dai Tianxing saw the two enter, put down the memorial in his hand, and a hint of satisfaction immediately rose in his eyes.
"Father, your son has returned." Dai Mubai bowed, and Ning Rongrong followed suit.
Dai Tianxing waved his hand. "Sit down. How was the trip?"
Dai Mubai gave a brief and concise report on his trip to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
He explained that Ning Fengzhi had agreed to form an alliance and would soon send Elder Ning Tianyuan to Star Luo City to establish a branch sect. He also mentioned the undercurrents between the Clear Sky Sect and the Spirit Hall.
Upon hearing this, Dai Tianxing nodded repeatedly and laughed heartily, "Excellent! Excellent! Our alliance with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is a great boon to our Star Luo Empire Sect. We must also Sect Master Ning for granting you both this favor."
Ning Rongrong replied obediently, "Your Majesty flatters me. My father said this is a win-win cooperation."
Dai Tianxing nodded in satisfaction, then picked up a brush and wrote a decree, affixed the imperial seal, and handed it to Ning Rongrong: "This is my decree. There is a large piece of land in the east of the city near the Heavenly Strategy Sect. From today onwards, it shall be assigned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for the construction of a branch sect headquarters."
Ning Rongrong accepted the imperial edict with both hands, bowed happily, and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Dai Mubai took out five small jade boxes from his Storage Ring and handed them to Dai Tianxing: "Father, these are Soul-Consolidating Pill refined by Elder Yang, five in total. One for Father and one for Mother, and please also give them to Grandfather, Grandmother, and Grandfather."
Dai Tianxing picked up a jade box, uncorked it, and smelled it. "What are the effects of this Pill?"
" Titled Douluo will gain approximately half a level upon consuming this, Soul Douluo will gain one level, and those below Soul Sage will gain two levels. There are no side effects, and anyone can consume it, but it cannot be taken repeatedly."
Dai Mubai explained, then added, "After Mother takes it, she should be able to break through to the Titled Douluo very quickly. Father taking it will also accelerate his progress towards level 95."
"Alright, I understand." Dai Tianxing put away the Pill and patted Dai Mubai on the shoulder. "The Second Team's perfect record in the preliminary rounds has greatly enhanced the prestige of the royal family, and I am very pleased."
Dai Mubai smiled slightly, "It's because the team members did a great job."
Dai Tianxing nodded. "However, there are still the qualifying rounds and the finals to come. The finals are the real battle. The Spirit Hall Team is formidable, so we can't let our guard down. You haven't been back to the academy yet, have you? Go check on the team members first. There are still twenty days until the qualifying rounds, which will be held at the Northern Camp."
"Yes, Father." Dai Mubai bowed and took his leave.
The two left the palace gates and headed towards the Star Luo Royal Academy.