System in Hand, Taking Off Instantly, the Little Demoness Arrives!

The instant the orb of light touched his body, an indescribably gentle energy surged into every limb and bone.

This energy was not violent. Instead, it nourished his meridians and martial soul like warm water.

Still, there was simply too much energy!

Even Ning Liu, who had cultivated diligently without pause for years, whose physical constitution far surpassed that of his peers and who had the support of a Hundred Thousand Year Immortal Herb, felt waves of swelling pain from his meridians.

But naturally, he would not give up.

According to the system's explanation, a soul ring's age depended on his ability to withstand it and the quality of his martial soul!

He wanted a soul ring with the highest possible age!

There was naturally no issue with the quality of his martial soul. The question was whether he could endure it!

The Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda martial soul appeared on its own, hovering above Ning Liu's head and radiating brilliant nine-colored light.

The energy within the orb poured continuously into the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda, and the pagoda's glow grew increasingly resplendent.

Time trickled by.

After an unknown amount of time, the orb of light completely merged into Ning Liu's body.

A deep black halo silently appeared beneath the eaves of the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda's third tier, slowly pulsing.

Black!

A Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring!

Ning Liu abruptly opened his eyes, unable to hide the excitement in them.

His Third Soul Ring was directly at the ten-thousand-year level!

Even across all of Douluo Continent, this was likely unprecedented, wasn't it?!

How many geniuses could only barely attain a thousand-year purple ring as their Third Soul Ring?

After all, who else could be like him, stuck at level 29 for five or six years while tempering their body?

Yet he had crossed directly past the thousand-year mark and reached ten thousand years!

No, the key was probably still that Hundred Thousand Year Immortal Herb!

He sensed the surging, turbulent power within his body. Compared to when he had been at level 30, it was like heaven and earth.

He had been a good-for-nothing for five or six years, suffering countless cold stares and taunts.

Then, in one stroke, he rose to prominence. With the system in hand, he took off instantly!

And after absorbing the soul ring, his Soul Power rose once more!

From level 30, he broke through ten levels in succession and directly reached the level 40 Soul Ancestor realm!

If word of this speed got out, it would be enough to shake the entire Soul Master World!

Ning Liu's heart surged with emotion.

These forty levels included the fifteen levels of Soul Power the system had awarded him in succession!

No, there should still be more improvement!

He still had a God-Bestowed Soul Ring in his storage!

As long as he absorbed the next soul ring, he would immediately know his final Soul Power Level!

Ning Liu hesitated no longer.

He needed strength!

Desperately needed it!

"System, use the second God-Bestowed Soul Ring!"

Buzz!

Another orb of light appeared.

With the experience of the first time, Ning Liu absorbed it far more skillfully this time.

His Soul Power circulated, drawing in the orb.

Vast energy surged into his body once again!

This wave of energy was clearly far more intense than the first!

But he clenched his teeth, circulating his Soul Power with all his strength as he guided the power into the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda.

The Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda shook violently. Light burst from its body, and beneath the eaves of its fourth tier, a brand-new soul ring slot slowly condensed.

A wave of Soul Power far beyond the previous one erupted from Ning Liu's body!

The fourth soul ring condensed into form!

It was still black!

And its age far exceeded that of the Third Soul Ring!

Twenty thousand years!

Ning Liu felt as though his entire body was filled with explosive power. His Soul Power flowed violently through him like a rushing river.

Level 48!

After absorbing the second God-Bestowed Soul Ring, his Soul Power surged another eight levels!

He was only two levels away from level 50 Soul King!

Soul King!

Ning Liu's heart burned with excitement.

Even at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's headquarters, a Soul King was qualified to serve as an external affairs elder, wielding considerable influence!

And he was only eighteen, yet his Soul Power had already reached level 48!

Such talent was likely unmatched in the history of the entire sect!

He slowly clenched his fist, feeling the strength transmitted through his fingertips.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Urgent knocking sounded, interrupting Ning Liu's thoughts.

"Field Master! Field Master!"

Li An's anxious voice came from outside the door, even cracking slightly.

Ning Liu frowned.

Li An had always been steady. For him to lose his composure like this, something major must have happened.

"Come in."

The door was violently pushed open, and Li An stumbled and crawled inside, his face covered in panic and sweat.

"Field Master! Bad news! The Sect Master's... the Sect Master's daughter is here!"

Li An panted heavily, speaking incoherently.

"The Sect Master's daughter?"

Ning Liu was slightly surprised.

"It's... it's Miss Ning Rongrong! She... she specifically asked to see you!"

Li An's voice was trembling.

Ning Rongrong?

That Little Demoness?

Ning Liu truly was a little surprised.

Who in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect did not know the name of Ning Fengzhi's beloved pearl, Ning Rongrong?

She was the little princess spoiled to the heavens, arrogant and willful by nature, and a renowned Little Demoness within the sect.

Why would she come to a small place like Suotuo City?

And specifically ask to see him?

Ning Liu's thoughts raced.

It would be impossible to say that this Little Demoness had never bothered him before.

Back when he was in the sect, Ning Rongrong had relied on being the Sect Master's daughter to play plenty of pranks on the other disciples, and she had even latched onto him before.

However, Ning Rongrong later seemed to become interested in his cultivation methods and had occasionally asked him about certain things.

Their relationship was not particularly close, but they were not complete strangers either.

But why had she come to find him now?

Ning Liu was not flustered.

He was no longer the person he had once been.

His level 48 Soul Power was enough to give him confidence when facing anyone.

"Where is she?"

Ning Liu rose to his feet, straightened his robes, and spoke calmly.

"She's... she's in the first-floor hall!... Miss, she seems very impatient!"

Li An wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"Let's go take a look."

Ning Liu strode outside.

Seven Treasures Auction House, first-floor hall.

Several auction house attendants stood trembling off to one side, scarcely daring to breathe.

In the reception area at the center of the hall, a breathtakingly beautiful young girl in a pink dress sat on the sofa with an impatient expression.

She looked around twelve or thirteen years old, with skin fairer than snow and features like a painting. At the moment, however, obvious dissatisfaction covered her pretty face.

She lifted the tea an attendant had brought her and took a small sip, then immediately frowned.

"Pah!"

She spat the tea back into the cup, her little face full of disdain.

"What kind of garbage tea is this? You dare serve it to guests?"

The girl's voice was clear and pleasant, yet it carried a haughty, commanding arrogance.

She was Ning Rongrong, who had come running from Shrek Academy.

The moment she arrived, she saw the enormous poster displayed by the Seven Treasures Auction House.

Moonlight Spirit Rabbit Soft Armor!

Starting bid: One Hundred Thousand Gold Soul Coins!

It completely stunned her!

There was actually such high-grade soft armor? Its starting bid alone was One Hundred Thousand Gold Soul Coins!

Judging by its effects, it could block a Soul Emperor's attack? It really was a case of getting what one paid for!

And it was appearing at an auction house in such a tiny place?

Driven by curiosity, she immediately displayed the Sect Master's token and demanded to see the person in charge of the Auction House.

In her mind, the person in charge of an Auction House in such a remote small city would at most be an ordinary Inner Sect Disciple.

Yet after the attendant reported it upstairs, no one came down for a long while.

How could Ning Rongrong, who had always been pampered by everyone, tolerate that?

"Tell your Field Master to get down here right now! This young lady's time is precious!"

Ning Rongrong slammed her teacup heavily onto the table with a bang.

Just then, a slightly teasing voice came from the staircase.

"Well, if it isn't the little princess of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

"What brings you to a little place like mine?"

Hearing the voice, Ning Rongrong abruptly raised her head.

A tall, handsome young man was slowly walking down the stairs.

A faint smile rested on his lips, and his expression as he looked at her carried a hint of teasing.

When she saw who it was, Ning Rongrong froze for a moment before her eyes widened.

"Ning Liu?!"

The name nearly blurted out of her mouth.

"Why are you here?!"