Ning Rongrong's Breakthrough and a Return to Shrek Academy
Only Ning Fengzhi, Qin Yun, and the two Titled Douluo knew about the Soul Bone.
Ning Rongrong was unaware of this.
After all, Artificial Soul Bone are far too powerful, and once leaked, they will inevitably attract endless covetousness and disaster.
She asked, "Qin Yun, where did you get your Soul Bone?"
Faced with the girl's question, Qin Yun did not explain the hidden meaning.
He gently raised his hand and handed the Soul Bone to Ning Rongrong.
"This was specially prepared for you; absorb and refine it as soon as possible."
"You are a support-type Soul Master, with a weaker physical foundation and a more delicate physique. Compared to Battle Soul Master, you are less able to withstand external impacts and withstand Soul Power shocks."
"Soul Bone can greatly enhance your physical strength and temper your meridians and bones."
Ning Rongrong has a pure and clear mind.
She wasn't particularly curious about the origin of the Soul Bone.
Since Qin Yun was unwilling to elaborate on the source, she did not press further.
The girl's eyes curved into crescents, and a sweet smile appeared on her face.
She tiptoed closer and gently kissed Qin Yun on the cheek.
"Thanks!"
After their tender moment, Ning Rongrong composed herself, stopped her playful antics, and found a clean, flat bluestone surface to sit cross-legged.
She held her breath, slowly channeled her Soul Power, and carefully guided the Soul Bone floating in front of her to begin refining and absorbing it.
Thanks to the extremely gentle and warm Artificial Soul Bone forged by Qin Yun, without any rejection or resentment, the absorption process was exceptionally smooth.
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Several days passed quietly.
Ning Rongrong's cultivation level also successfully reached the level of a level 30 Soul Elder.
The moment of breakthrough.
Ning Rongrong couldn't contain her joy and excitement.
He immediately rushed out of the cultivation courtyard and ran to find Qin Yun.
With a hint of anticipation in his voice, he announced, "Qin Yun! I've broken through level 30 and successfully advanced to the Soul Elder!"
The days of secluded meditation and intensive training, filled with monotonous and tedious practice, had already made the naturally lively Ning Rongrong feel extremely bored.
She tugged at Qin Yun's sleeve and shook it gently, her eyes filled with longing as she spoke.
"Cultivating in the sect every day is so boring and tedious, I'm already tired of it!"
"Let's go to the Star Dou Great Forest. It'll help me get my third Soul Ring, killing two birds with one stone. After we've hunted the Soul Ring, we can travel around and explore. Heaven Dou City is no fun at all."
Looking at the girl's lively and spirited appearance, Qin Yun readily agreed.
The news quickly reached Ning Fengzhi's ears, informing him that his beloved daughter had broken through to a higher level and was about to go out to Soul Hunting.
He dared not be negligent in the slightest and immediately arranged for two level 86 Soul Douluo to accompany him as bodyguards.
To outsiders, these two powerful figures were protecting Ning Rongrong, who was embarking on her first long-distance Soul Hunting.
But only Ning Fengzhi himself knew the truth.
The one who truly needs our focused protection is Qin Yun, who possesses countless extraordinary trump cards and boundless potential.
Upon learning that her father had arranged for two powerful individuals to accompany her, Ning Rongrong immediately waved her hand and confidently declined.
"Dad, there's no need for all that trouble!"
"With Brother Qin here, no one can hurt me. We are safe enough to travel on our own, so there's no need to trouble the two elders."
Upon hearing this, Qin Yun gently raised his hand to hold the girl down and began to persuade her.
"Rongrong, it's alright for the two elders to come along; they won't disturb our sightseeing and training."
"With two Contra Soul Douluo backing us up, we can easily handle any Ferocious Beast blocking our path or villains coveting our territory, making our business and travels much safer and more worry-free."
Ning Fengzhi also said, "Don't worry, Rongrong, I'm not spying on you or urging you to come back."
"They are there to protect your safety."
Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong stopped refusing and obediently nodded in agreement.
And so, the four of them set off.
Leaving the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, they embarked on their journey to the Star Dou Great Forest.
The scenery along the way is beautiful and varied.
The two walked and stopped, playing and joking, casting aside the tedium of cultivation and the constraints of the sect, freely appreciating the scenery along the way, and traveling at a leisurely pace.
It took more than ten days to finally arrive at the Star Dou Great Forest.
The Star Dou Great Forest is filled with ancient trees that reach for the sky, providing ample shade, and the aura of various Soul Beast lurks everywhere.
To complement the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's auxiliary attributes, the group did not venture deep into the dangerous heartland. Instead, they meticulously searched the outer areas, avoiding the ferocious and bloodthirsty battle Soul Beast, and focusing on finding a suitable thousand-year-old auxiliary Soul Beast.
Before long, they had locked onto an excellent target.
A 1,600-year-old Spirit-Resonant Immortal Feather Sparrow.
This beast is entirely blue-green with flowing light in its wings, and its body is surrounded by warm Soul Power, making it a perfect fit for amplification and enhancement.
The age is just right, and the attributes are perfect.
It will not impose any burden on Ning Rongrong's absorption.
The Spirit-Resonant Immortal Feather Sparrow sensed the approach of a stranger and immediately flapped its wings to take flight. With each flap of its wings, it stirred up gusts of Soul Power, moving at great speed, as it attempted to escape into the dense forest.
Before it could escape.
One of the accompanying Soul Douluo elders immediately made a move, unleashing a surge of immense Soul Power that enveloped the surrounding area with an invisible pressure, instantly locking down the entire airspace.
With just a single strand of Soul Power binding, the Spirit-Resonant Immortal Feather Sparrow's escape route was completely sealed off.
They precisely controlled it in place, their methods clean and efficient.
Two top-tier Soul Douluo acted as backup.
Qin Yun didn't need to lift a finger; the search and beast control were completed seamlessly, making it far more reliable and smooth than the two of them training on their own.
Then, Ning Rongrong stepped forward and finished off the Soul Beast.
The Soul Beast's body slowly collapsed, accompanied by a wisp of elegant purple light rising gently.
A translucent, thousand-year-old purple Soul Ring floated in mid-air.
Ning Rongrong immediately sat cross-legged on a green stone in the forest, clearing her mind of all external distractions and focusing all her attention on absorbing the Soul Ring.
She activated the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, steadily drawing the energy of the Thousand-Year Soul Ring into her body.
Thanks to the high compatibility between the Soul Beast's attributes and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, coupled with the solid physical foundation nourished by the Soul Bone, he was able to achieve his goal.
The absorption process was exceptionally smooth, without any backlash from the Soul Power or blockage in the meridians; the entire process was seamless and complete.
Once all her Soul Power had merged and her bottleneck had been completely broken, Ning Rongrong successfully unlocked her new third Soul Skill – Soul Power Amplification.
The Soul Hunting quest has come to a successful conclusion.
The four packed their belongings and left the Star Dou Great Forest together.
The nearest bustling city is the familiar Suotuo City.
Stepping into this city that holds countless memories of the past once again, a flood of recollections surged into my mind.
Ning Rongrong's eyes were full of nostalgia as she turned to look at Qin Yun with a bright smile.
"We were once a force to be reckoned with at the Suotuo Soul Arena. Now that we're back, let's take another look!"
Qin Yun chuckled helplessly upon hearing this, making a casual joke.
"I was the one who dominated the Spirit Arena back then."
"You just need to cheer and shout!"
"Now that I'm Five-Ring Soul King, there probably won't be many Soul King -level matches in this Suotuo Soul Arena."
He looked up at the sky; the sunlight was still strong.
He continued, "Besides, it's still early. The official Soul Fighting tournaments won't start until tonight, so there's no need to wait around."
"Shrek Academy is nearby, let's go check it out first!"
When Qin Yun was in a hurry to leave, it was because he was afraid that Tang Hao would suddenly return.
Now, Tang Hao was badly injured in the explosion and no longer poses a threat to him.