Ning Rongrong
Something's Wrong with This Tang SanContents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background / History
- 4Appearance
- 5Personality
- 6Abilities & Skills
- 6.1Glazed Tile Pagoda Support
- 6.2Heart Separation Control
- 6.3Treasure Qi and Detection
- 6.4Physical Conditioning and Self-Defense
- 6.5Martial Soul Knowledge
- 7Equipment / Weapons / Items
- 8Relationships
- 9Story Role / Major Arcs
- 9.1Shrek Enrollment and First Expedition
- 9.2Slay Town Rescue
- 9.3Martial Soul Evolution and Succession
- 9.4Tournament and Seven Asura Illusion Realm
- 10Notable Quotes
Contents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background / History
- 4Appearance
- 5Personality
- 6Abilities & Skills
- 6.1Glazed Tile Pagoda Support
- 6.2Heart Separation Control
- 6.3Treasure Qi and Detection
- 6.4Physical Conditioning and Self-Defense
- 6.5Martial Soul Knowledge
- 7Equipment / Weapons / Items
- 8Relationships
- 9Story Role / Major Arcs
- 9.1Shrek Enrollment and First Expedition
- 9.2Slay Town Rescue
- 9.3Martial Soul Evolution and Succession
- 9.4Tournament and Seven Asura Illusion Realm
- 10Notable Quotes
Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Ning Rongrong (宁荣荣) 41 |
| Alias(es) | Rongrong; “Sixth Sister,” used by Ma Hongjun 58 98 |
| Gender | Female 42 |
| Affiliation | Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; Shrek Academy; Shrek Seven Devils 41 43 51 |
| Occupation/Role | Support-type Soul Master; designated next sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect 42 99 |
| Family | Daughter of Ning Fengzhi 47 |
| Martial Soul | Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda → Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda 41 98 |
| Status | Alive; attending the Golden Auction with her companions in the latest provided appearance 142 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 41, “Ning Rongrong and Lin Like” 41 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda — initial documented abilities | 41 42 | Can increase companions’ strength and agility by 30%. |
| Cultivation breakthrough — level unspecified | 48 | Advances after eating Meat Mountain Black Pig dishes prepared by Oscar and Ma Hongjun, then cultivates to refine the absorbed energy. |
| Level 28; Three-Aperture Constant Heart | 61 | Reached after three months of specialized training. A dedicated Mimicry Training Ground and Gem Crystal Insect remains accelerate her cultivation; Tang San’s Asura heart tempering helps develop her Heart Separation Control. |
| Near level 40; Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda | 93 98 142 | After absorbing the Aromatic Silk Beauty supplied by Tang San, her Soul Power rises sharply and her pagoda gains nine tiers. Its potential ceiling rises from Soul Saint to Titled Douluo, with eventual support boosts of 100%. |
| Five-Aperture Constant Heart | 140 | Advances further in Heart Separation Control. At her age, Ning Fengzhi had only barely mastered four apertures. |
Background / History
Ning Rongrong grew up as the daughter of Ning Fengzhi, leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo doted on her so heavily that her father believed hardship was necessary for her talent to develop properly. He supported her enrollment at Shrek Academy and authorized Flender to discipline her 43 47.
Lin Like was her close childhood playmate. Rongrong believed that Lin Like was the successor of a secluded sect persecuted by Spirit Hall and tried to protect that identity. She did not know her friend’s true Sun Moon origins or the political agreement behind her father’s cooperation with Sun Moon; their friendship was explicitly described as free of those interests 43 47 51.
Appearance
Ning Rongrong is introduced as a beautiful girl with pink, ear-length hair and a polite, gracious manner 41.
- Athletic build: Three months of strenuous training and frequent meals at Oscar’s restaurant make her noticeably more muscular 61.
- Distinctive aura: Zhu Zhuqing’s Qi Reading perceives her aura as a magnificent jewel shining with seven-colored light 41 49.
Personality
Initially, Rongrong combines cultivated manners with pride and a volatile temper. Ma Hongjun’s mockery quickly provokes her into insults, and after the entrance trial she threatens to have her two grandfathers destroy the academy. However, part of her confrontation with Tang San and Flender is deliberate: she wants attention directed toward her behavior rather than Lin Like’s concealed Soul Tool 41 42 43.
Her stubbornness also drives genuine effort. On the journey to the Star Dou Great Forest, she refuses to let the group slow down for her and continues supporting everyone despite exhaustion. Her classmates’ acceptance and Tang San’s explanation that character matters alongside cultivation inspire her to become more than a pampered noblewoman 46.
Training makes her steadier and more reserved without removing her mischievous streak. She teases Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing about their relationship, enjoys arranging outings for the group, and remains competitive about her own abilities. Surrounded by Tang San and Oscar, she underrates her exceptional progress in Heart Separation Control and longs for a spectacular offensive technique of her own 61 98 129 140.
Abilities & Skills
Glazed Tile Pagoda Support
Her martial soul strengthens teammates through directed rays of light. Its evolution into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda removes the original seven-tiered martial soul’s Soul Saint cultivation ceiling 42 98.
- Strength and speed: Initially provides 30% enhancements, timed to support attacks and movement 42.
- Soul Power and defense: Later demonstrated alongside strength and speed during Shrek’s match against Blazing Fire Academy 126.
- Individualized support: Gives Huang Yuan and Jing Ling strength and speed, Tai Long strength and defense, and Ma Hongjun all four documented enhancements 126.
- Future potential: The nine-tiered pagoda permits cultivation to Titled Douluo and eventual 100% boosts; these are unlocked possibilities, not achievements already reached 98.
Heart Separation Control
A secret art of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect that governs her support control. Tang San encourages her to deepen this technique rather than chase unrelated abilities 140.
- Reaches Three-Aperture Constant Heart through Tang San’s Asura heart tempering 61.
- Later reaches Five-Aperture Constant Heart, surpassing her father’s progress at the same age 140.
- Precisely distributes different enhancement combinations among several teammates 126.
Treasure Qi and Detection
Her cultivation benefits from treasure qi, prompting Shrek to provide a room exclusively for her use 57.
- Uses her pagoda’s seven-colored light and treasure qi to reveal tiny toxic particles in Slay Town’s air 66.
- Cultivates faster with a specialized Mimicry Training Ground and Gem Crystal Insect remains 61.
- Vulnerability: Gem-type martial souls are particularly susceptible to filth-based contamination. Grandmaster avoids using Great Shit Hell on her because it could damage her foundation 66.
Physical Conditioning and Self-Defense
Grandmaster trains her to survive attacks aimed at a team’s support member without spending the Soul Power needed by her companions 59.
- Develops enough strength and grappling ability to nearly choke Ma Hongjun unconscious after he mocks her physique 61.
- Learns escape techniques she confidently cites during the sewer mission 75.
- Uses a crossbow to defend Lin Like in the entrance trial 42.
- Kills a Scale-Armored Lizard with her Glazed Tile Gauntlet after Liu Erlong creates an opening 99.
Martial Soul Knowledge
- Identifies Ye Lingling’s Nine Heart Begonia and explains its ability to fully heal anyone who has not died, allowing Tang San to prioritize the opposing healer 64.
- Studies the Dharma Sutra, though she finds it difficult to understand as deeply as her companions do 140.
- Expresses interest in Ultimate Boundlessness, but has difficulty settling her mind to learn it 140.
Equipment / Weapons / Items
- Crossbow — Resembles Lin Like’s crossbow; Rongrong draws it while shielding her friend during the entrance trial 42.
- Glazed Tile Gauntlet — Her name for the repaired multifunctional armguard Soul Tool. Channels Soul Power through a forward gem to fire a destructive beam 98 99.
- Aromatic Silk Beauty — Immortal herb given by Tang San; greatly increases her Soul Power and evolves her martial soul into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda 93 98 136 142.
- Gem Crystal Insect remains — Cultivation resource supplied by Tang San and used with her specialized training ground 61.
- Purification Dewdrop — Neutralizes toxins she absorbs in Slay Town; she also helps use it to rescue partially transformed Spirit Hall Soul Masters 66 75.
Relationships
- Ning Fengzhi — Father and sect master. Sends her to Shrek to temper her character, then formally names her his successor after learning of her martial soul’s evolution 43 47 99.
- Lin Like / Li Ke — Childhood friend whom Rongrong fiercely protects. She covers for Lin Like’s concealed identity but ultimately respects her decision to reveal her true martial soul 43 51.
- Tang San — Trusted “Third Brother,” mentor, and teammate. Helps her training, gives her the immortal herb, and treats her as a younger sister. Although she kisses his cheek, Zhu Zhuqing observes no intertwining red threads between their auras at that moment 61 92 93.
- Oscar — Fellow support Soul Master. She is hurt by his distrust when his Gourmet Twin Hands secret is revealed, but agrees to conceal it from her family in exchange for permanent free meals at his restaurant 61.
- Sword Douluo — Doting elder she calls “Grandpa Sword.” Installs her specialized Mimicry Training Ground and worries about her treatment at Shrek 47 57 61.
- Bone Douluo / Gu Rong — Another protective elder. Rongrong tells Tang San that he dotes on her even more than Sword Douluo 47 135.
- Dai Mubai — Teammate who recognizes her contribution during their forest journey and later encourages her to focus on support 46 140.
- Zhu Zhuqing — Classmate and roommate. Rongrong grows fonder of her after recognizing her discretion about Lin Like’s unusual aura 43 49.
- Ma Hongjun — Frequent sparring partner in verbal exchanges. His entrance-test taunts provoke her pride; later teasing about her muscles earns him a near-knockout chokehold 42 61.
- Xue Beng — Previously humiliated by a prank involving Rongrong and Li Ke. Rongrong later apologizes to him 84 132.
Story Role / Major Arcs
Shrek Enrollment and First Expedition
- Leads the applicants’ strategy discussion and supports Zhu Zhuqing and Lin Like against Tang San and Ma Hongjun. Despite losing, the girls pass; Rongrong’s attempt to shield Lin Like helps earn Tang San’s approval 42 43.
- Wins her new teammates’ respect by enduring the demanding journey to the Star Dou Great Forest and accelerating their travel with her support 46.
- Learns why trust matters for support Soul Masters during the group’s martial soul discussion 48.
- Is protected by Tang San when the underground scorpion colony breaks through Shrek’s defenses 53.
Slay Town Rescue
- Investigates the deserted streets with Tang San and exposes airborne contamination using her pagoda 66.
- Volunteers to remain and provide support against the hidden enemy 67.
- Searches the sewers with Xiao Wu and Osler. Although some transformed civilians cannot be saved, she helps rescue four partially transformed Spirit Hall Soul Masters with Purification Dewdrop 75.
Martial Soul Evolution and Succession
- Receives Tang San’s immortal herb and discovers that her pagoda now has nine tiers 93 98.
- Returns to the sect with Li Ke to report the mutation. Ning Fengzhi immediately designates her the next sect master 99.
- Demonstrates her growing self-defense capability by finishing a Scale-Armored Lizard with the Glazed Tile Gauntlet 99.
Tournament and Seven Asura Illusion Realm
- Supplies precisely tailored enhancements during Shrek’s match against Blazing Fire Academy 126.
- Arranges VIP tickets for a Sugar Water Group performance, hoping the team will relax. Instead, Shrek is selected for a staged match against Blue Sunshine Academy 129.
- Warns her companions that Blue Sunshine may have a hidden weapon. Their Seven Asura Illusion Realm subjects her to a vision of Lin Like attacking her and declaring allegiance to Sun Moon; this confrontation occurs inside the illusion 129 130.
- Regains consciousness under Tang San’s treatment but needs further recovery from mental pain and weakness before competing again 132.
- Continues seeking stronger personal techniques. Tang San advises her to master Heart Separation Control and the Dharma Sutra first, and later promises to help turn her gemstone cultivation resource into a weapon 140 142.
Notable Quotes
“Hmph! I'll be a sect master someday. Of course I need a little domineering presence to keep my subordinates in line.” 99
“Hey, can't you just enjoy the performance?” 129