Upon seeing Qi Ling and Ning Rongrong suddenly appear, Ning Fengzhi exclaimed in surprise, " Qi Ling, Rongrong? What are you doing here? Quickly, go to safety! We're here!"
" Sect Master Ning, Rongrong and I came here to help you," Qi Ling said. "Don't worry, Uncle Ning, our plan is progressing smoothly. Once we've helped you resolve the issues here, we can put it into action."
Ning Fengzhi said, " Qi Ling, I know, but let us handle this. Lei Xiong is not someone you can deal with."
" Sect Master Ning, please trust me. I came here precisely because I'm confident. Besides, without Senior Gu's protection, if something were to happen to you, all our efforts would be in vain," Qi Ling said.
Seeing that Ning Fengzhi still looked worried, Ning Rongrong said, "Dad, just trust us! Since Qi Ling said he has a way, he definitely does."
Ning Fengzhi helpless, but then he thought of Qi Ling's many miraculous methods. Perhaps he could also turn the tide this time? And even if he couldn't, with Qi Ling's help, he could at least alleviate some of the pressure on Gu Rong.
"Alright, Qi Ling, don't push yourself too hard, and be careful!" Ning Fengzhi said. "However, if I were to assist you, perhaps I should do it..."
"No need, Sect Master Ning. Rongrong and I are cooperating very well. Just wait and see." Qi Ling said, turning to walk towards Lei Xiong. The Divine Dragon Emperor Martial Soul was activated, and the Golden Sacred Dragon Armor was summoned.
"You stinky bear, I'll fight you!" Qi Ling said, rubbing her hands together eagerly. "Don't you dare bully an old man!"
"An elderly person?" Gu Rong said quietly, "Are you talking about me?"
Seeing that Qi Ling, a mere young punk, dared to challenge him, Lei Xiong felt utterly insulted! He was, after all, a level 97 Super Douluo; couldn't he at least show some respect?
" Gu Rong, Ning Fengzhi, what do you mean by this? Sending such a brat to his death? You're underestimating me!" Lei Xiong said. "Don't try any tricks. I won't hold back. Fight me now!"
"You stinky bear, don't look down on people. Haven't you heard that the future is in the hands of young people?" Qi Ling said as he summoned his Soul Ring. Although the absence of his Fifth Soul Ring seemed very strange, his deep red Sixth Soul Ring made Lei Xiong's expression change.
"Well, did you see that clearly? Do you have this thing on my head? Do you?" Qi Ling said with a smile.
Lei Xiong snorted coldly and said, "Hmph! So what if you have Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring? You're just a mere Soul Emperor. If I can't even beat you, I might as well just smash my head against a wall and die!"
"I don't even need support to fight you. It'll let you die knowing why. The gap in strength can't be bridged by tricks!"
"Really? Such a good thing? Thunder Bear Douluo, you're a Titled Douluo, you wouldn't deceive a mere Soul Emperor like me, would you?" Qi Ling laughed. "If you used a support item, then you'd be a shameless liar who breaks his word! You're not that kind of person, are you?"
Thunder Bear Douluo snorted coldly and said, "Hmph! I, Thunder Bear Douluo, have always been a man of my word and a man of integrity! I don't need any assistance to deal with you!"
"Haha, that's great! Rongrong, did you hear that? Get into character!" Qi Ling laughed triumphantly.
"Ah! Coming!" Ning Rongrong replied, then summoned her Dragon-Patterned Glazed Tile Pagoda. Its magnificent nine-story structure distinguished it from other Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
As Ning Rongrong softly chanted, a protective light descended upon Qi Ling, enhancing his various abilities and restoring his Soul Power, making him feel relaxed.
Although Qi Ling had been using the potions she produced to continuously restore her Soul Power, summoning the Wind Dragon for Xiao Wu and performing the Martial Soul Fusion Skill with Zhu Zhuqing both required a large amount of Soul Power. In fact, Qi Ling's condition was less than half full.
Without Ning Rongrong, in his current state, he would definitely not be a match for Thunder Bear Douluo. He might really be just here to die, just as he said. That's why Qi Ling deliberately provoked him to gain the advantage in the battle.
Ning Fengzhi, standing to the side, was immediately surprised to find that Ning Rongrong 'Ning Rongrong Soul Skill effect Qi Ling Qi Ling was surprisingly strong, even stronger than his own!
Although he knew that Ning Rongrong's Martial Soul had become even more powerful after evolving into the Dragon-Patterned Glazed Tile Pagoda, it was impossible for it to surpass his own as a Soul Saint! Each additional Soul Ring on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda would bring about a decisive change.
Surprised, Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but ask, " Rongrong, what's going on? I feel like your amplification effect on Qi Ling is even stronger than mine. Has your Martial Soul evolved again?"
Ning Rongrong blushed upon hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, seemingly unsure of what to say, and said rather shyly, "No, Dad, my Martial Soul hasn't changed anymore."
"Then why...?"
"This is because after my Martial Soul Evolution, it developed a unique characteristic that only applies to Qi Ling!" Ning Rongrong said, blushing. She couldn't understand why her Martial Soul would have such a characteristic.
"When I use my support Soul Skill on Qi Ling, the Soul Power consumption is reduced by 50%, and the overall amplification effect is increased by 30%. This is a feature that only works on Qi Ling!"
Ning Fengzhi's mouth dropped open in astonishment. Such a domineering characteristic, yet it only works on Qi Ling? Doesn't that mean he's already sold his daughter to Qi Ling? This is such a huge loss!
It was precisely for this reason that, with Ning Rongrong's full support, Qi Ling had the ability to contend with Thunder Bear Douluo. Although he might not be able to defeat him, he was not destined to be defeated.
"Hmph! Ready? If you are, I'm about to make my move!" Lei Xiong said, " Second Soul Skill: Thunder Heavy Fist!"
"Oh? What a coincidence! My Second Soul Skill is also a fist!" Qi Ling smiled and threw out her right fist. " Second Soul Skill: Tyrant Dragon Fist!"
The clash of their fists generated astonishing destructive power; the collision of their Soul Power was like a bomb exploding, creating a shockwave of incredible force.
The first punch seemed evenly matched, with neither side able to gain the upper hand, but Qi Ling knew that she was at a disadvantage.
He had only avoided being knocked away by Thunder Bear Douluo thanks to the Divine Power of the Earth, and the lightning on Thunder Bear Douluo's hand had caused him to feel a numbing sensation, clearly indicating that it had broken through his defenses.
After all, the opponent was a level 97 Super Douluo. It was already quite an achievement for Qi Ling to be able to block his punch head-on; suppressing him was absolutely impossible.