Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong witnessed this scene, and their last trace of concern vanished.
Tang Feng's gesture was not only a generous gift, but also a demonstration of his absolute support for Oscar and his high regard for Ning Rongrong. They felt this friendship and respect.
Ning Fengzhi clapped his hands and laughed, "Good, good! It is Rongrong's good fortune to have found a partner like Little Ao and a close friend like Young Sect Master Tang Feng. It is also a blessing for our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect! We appreciate this sentiment!"
Even the Sword Douluo Chen Xin showed a rare, subtle, yet genuine gentleness on his face, nodding slightly and saying, "This Soul Bone's attributes are indeed a perfect match for Rongrong. Young Sect Master Tang, you've put in a lot of effort."
Bone Douluo Gu Rong chuckled and said hoarsely, "It seems that our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will not only have a capable son-in-law, but also have an even stronger relationship with our in-laws, the Clear Sky Sect! Great news, fantastic news!"
The atmosphere inside the hall instantly became more cheerful and warm, and the setting sun outside the window seemed to become even warmer, illuminating the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect with a peaceful glow.
That night, Tang Feng, Zhu Zhuqing, and Oscar stayed overnight at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Under the protection of her father and two grandfathers, Ning Rongrong began absorbing the 50,000-year-old " Illusion Realm Skull " in the sect's secret chamber.
The process went exceptionally smoothly. Although the energy of gemstone-type Soul Bone was immense, it was extremely pure and gentle, belonging to the same category of spiritual nourishment as the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul, and they attracted and merged with each other.
A dreamlike purplish-black halo enveloped Ning Rongrong for an entire night. As dawn broke, the radiance subsided, and in her slowly opened eyes, it seemed as if a shimmering, iridescent light and a hazy starlight flashed by. Her aura became increasingly ethereal and clear, and her spiritual power underwent a qualitative leap.
His Soul Power progressed naturally, breaking through two levels and settling steadily at level fifty-six.
The benefits of a top-tier Soul Bone that is 50,000 years old go far beyond this. Her control over Soul Power, her perception of the surrounding environment, and even the ease with which she can use Heart Separation Control have all been significantly improved.
More importantly, the Soul Bone comes with a range-effect illusion control skill that increases teammates' mental strength by 20% and weakens the enemy's status, giving her a crucial control tool in future battles.
Ning Fengzhi and Sword Bone Douluo, sensing their granddaughter's transformed state, were both greatly pleased. Their gratitude towards Tang Feng and their satisfaction with the marriage deepened even further.
Ning Fengzhi and the other two were overjoyed to see their daughter's remarkable transformation, and they deeply appreciated Tang Feng's generous gift.
The next morning, after having breakfast, Tang Feng and Zhu Zhuqing bid farewell to Ning Fengzhi and the others, preparing to return to the Clear Sky Sect to make final preparations for the Soul Hunting.
Oscar chose to stay a few more days, firstly to spend more time with Ning Rongrong, who had just been officially recognized and had recently acquired a new Soul Bone, and secondly to take this opportunity to learn more from Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo.
Whether it's the essentials of staff techniques or planning for future training, the guidance from these two seniors is invaluable.
Ning Fengzhi naturally agreed and valued this prospective son-in-law even more.
Without further delay, Tang Feng and Zhu Zhuqing unfurled their Dragon Flame Wings, transforming into a streak of light as they sped off towards Cloud Mist Mountain.
Meanwhile, far away in the Star Dou Great Forest, in an ancient valley rarely visited by humans.
This is the secret place where Tang Hao, Tang San, and Meng Yiran hid and cultivated for two years.
A naturally formed cave in the valley has been simply modified, with its entrance cleverly concealed by vines.
Inside the cave, the campfire crackled softly, illuminating two silent figures.
It was Tang San and Meng Yiran.
Tang San's face was more resolute and composed than it had been two years ago, and his Soul Power had reached level fifty!
Beside him, Meng Yiran's eyes shone with heroic spirit, and her Soul Power had also broken through to level fifty.
However, whenever Tang San tried to sense the other Martial Soul dormant within his body, all he found was an empty void.
The Clear Sky Hammer remained completely unresponsive.
Meng Yiran's gaze would often fall on Tang San with concern, then quickly look away, not wanting to add pressure to him.
She knew that the Clear Sky Hammer was the heaviest burden in Tang San's heart, and also in Tang Hao's heart.
"Cough cough... cough!"
A suppressed yet heavy cough came from deep within the cave.
Tang Hao's tall figure emerged from the shadows, the firelight illuminating half of his face.
The once mighty Clear Sky Douluo now has an unhealthy, ashen complexion and sunken eyes.
The hidden injuries left from the fierce battle with the Spirit Hall's elders during the Ring Detonation incident, coupled with years of pent-up emotions, have now eroded his foundation, causing his injuries to worsen and flare up more frequently.
He walked to the fire and sat down, looked at his son, then at Meng Yiran, and said in a hoarse voice, "Level 50, and you've mastered the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer... Very good. These past two years haven't been in vain for you."
He walked up to the two men, his gaze sweeping over his son's empty left hand. A flash of pain crossed his eyes, and he said, " Little San, Yi Ran, your Soul Power has stabilized at level fifty, and your foundation is almost complete. We need to leave here to find a way to repair Little San's Martial Soul."
He paused, then carefully took out an antique wooden box from his bosom. Upon opening it, a Right Leg Bone, exuding a rich life force, crystal clear like a sapphire, and beautifully shaped, lay quietly inside.
A powerful life energy instantly spread out, making the surrounding vegetation seem even greener.
Tang Hao handed the wooden box to Tang San and said, " Little San, this is the Soul Bone your mother left you... Absorb it. The purest life essence and Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline contained within it might... nourish your damaged Martial Soul foundation to some extent."
Tang San's hands trembled slightly as he accepted the wooden box, feeling the warm aura emanating from the Soul Bone that resonated faintly with his bloodline. He nodded emphatically, "Yes, Father."
Tang Hao then looked at Meng Yiran, his tone softening slightly. "Yiran, you should get ready too. Once Little San has absorbed the Soul Bone, we'll set off and hunt for your Fifth Soul Ring first."
"Okay, Uncle Tang," Meng Yiran replied obediently.
Tang Hao nodded, then waved wearily, "Go on, Little San, hurry up. I'll protect you."
Without further hesitation, Tang San carried the Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone to the depths of the cave, sat down cross-legged, concentrated his mind, and began to draw upon the power within the Soul Bone.
Tang Hao gazed toward the distant Heaven Dou City, as if he had made up his mind.
In the valley, the waterfall roared, and Tang San absorbed the energy fluctuations of the Soul Bone, which intertwined with the rich life force.
Spirit City, Pope's Hall.
"Are you really sure?" Pope Bibi Dong asked quietly, looking at Hu Liena kneeling before her.
Hu Liena nodded firmly. "Your Majesty, if I cannot make further breakthroughs, I fear Tang San will catch up with me sooner or later. For the sake of the Spirit Hall, I am willing to take the risk."
Pope Bibi Dong's expression softened considerably. "Actually, you didn't need to do that. His Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul was destroyed on the spot in the finals, and he'll likely never rise again. With only a Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul, his future achievements are limited, and he may not truly threaten you."
She changed the subject, her tone becoming serious, and said, "Your real opponent might not be Tang San. According to intelligence from the Heaven Dou Empire and that we've verified over the past two years, the truly outstanding and most dangerous disciple of the Clear Sky Sect this generation is not Tang Hao's son, but a young man Tang Feng."
" Tang Feng?"
Hu Liena was slightly taken aback; the name was unfamiliar to her, and she had never heard of it during the competition.
"I thought Tang San was already the most talented person in the world, but this person is even more valiant than Tang San. Who is this person?"
Hu Liena looked at Bibi Dong with a questioning gaze and asked, "Your Majesty, who is Tang Feng? Do we have any detailed information about him?"
Bibi Dong nodded slightly and said, "This child is an orphan left over from the great battle between our Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect. He is around twenty years old. However, his talent is terrifying beyond imagination. Reliable intelligence indicates that his current Soul Power has at least reached the Soul Emperor level."
Hu Liena's pupils suddenly contracted.
Soul Emperor around twenty years old? Even among the Golden Generation nurtured by the Spirit Hall, this is astonishing!
She herself is already exceptionally talented, and at the age of twenty-four, she is only at the level of a high-ranking Soul King of level fifty-seven.
Bibi Dong continued, "He is not only exceptionally talented, but also unanimously elected as the young sect leader by the entire Clear Sky Sect, holding a prestigious position and seemingly the only candidate for the next sect leader. More importantly, the fact that the Clear Sky Sect was able to suddenly reopen its gates two years ago, with even greater momentum than before, seems to have been largely due to his active involvement. He is not only incredibly strong, but also possesses leadership qualities and profound strategic acumen, making him the true core of the Clear Sky Sect's revival."