Douluo Continent: A Review of the Top Ten Martial Souls, Qian Renxue Breaks Through Defenses

Chapter 133 The Terrifying Aspects

The illusory image of the rankings in the sky also faded away.

But in the center of the training field, the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda above Ning Rongrong's palm was more dazzling than ever before.

The nine-story tower is radiant with light, and each floor exudes a unique fluctuation of laws.

At the top of the tower, a point of nine-colored divine light appeared and disappeared, as if it might erupt at any moment.

Her aura had leaped from a level 47 Soul Master to a level 52 Soul King.

Although compared to the previous entrants on the list, they are still like fireflies compared to the bright moon.

But the “possibility” she exuded, the strategic potential of the future that was enough to change the rules of war, moved everyone who sensed it.

"call out--!!!"

Two piercing whistling sounds came from the horizon.

The next moment, two figures crashed onto the training field like meteorites, but made no sound when they landed, revealing their exquisite control over their power.

It was none other than Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong!
The two Super Douluo exuded an undisguised powerful aura, enveloping the entire training ground.

On the high seas.

Poseidon stood at the bow of the ship, gazing towards the mainland, her azure eyes reflecting the distant sky.

“Nine-Jeweled Glazed Pagoda… Ning Rongrong…” she murmured the name, lost in thought.

"High Priest, should we adjust our plans?"

One of the island's guardians asked, "Ning Rongrong has enormous potential. If we can win her support, it will greatly help to balance the situation on the continent."

Poseidon pondered for a moment, then shook his head: "No need to force it. Let's complete the landing first, make contact with the various forces on the mainland, and then decide how to proceed."

"However... we can prepare a gift and send it to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School in the name of Seagod Island to express goodwill."

"Yes."

The far north.

The Snow Emperor had already returned to the depths of the Ten Thousand Year Ice Cave to continue consolidating her newly broken-through cultivation.

For her, Ning Rongrong's inclusion on the list was just an insignificant little episode.

Hyotei, however, was somewhat curious: "Sister, is that Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda really that powerful?"

"Human potential has never been determined by the strength of one's martial spirit."

Xue Di said calmly, "It depends on one's character, opportunities, and... whether one can survive in this cruel world."

She looked south, her gaze seemingly piercing through the vast ice plains: "That girl, if she can truly grow up, might become an interesting variable in this era. But the premise is... that she can live to see that day."

Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Star Gazing Platform.

Ning Fengzhi stood at the edge of the high platform, looking in the direction from which the three Sword Douluo had returned, his expression solemn.

He held a communication soul tool in his hand, containing the probes and greetings he had just received from various forces.

The Heavenly Dou Royal Family sent a congratulatory letter, earnestly expressing their willingness to fully support the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and inviting Ning Fengzhi to the palace to discuss "strengthening cooperation"—the implication being that they wanted to completely bind the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to the royal family's chariot.

The Star Luo Empire sent a secret letter, subtly expressing its desire for an alliance and promising to grant the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School a princely title and a vast fiefdom if it was willing to relocate to Star Luo.

Among the four lower sects, the Elephant Armor Sect, Wind Sword Sect, Fire Leopard Sect, and Rock Antelope Sect all sent "congratulations," but their words were tinged with probing and subtle hostility.

Even some reclusive ancient sects have begun to re-establish contact with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

"It's true what they say, 'The tree may wish to be still, but the wind will not cease...'" Ning Fengzhi muttered to himself, a bitter smile appearing on his lips.

He knew that from this day forward, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School could no longer remain aloof as before. The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's ascent to the Goddess Ranking meant that the sect had officially been drawn into this massive vortex, dominated by god-level powerhouses, that would determine the fate of the continent.

Either ride the waves or... be shattered to pieces.

"Father!"

Familiar shouts came from afar.

Ning Fengzhi looked up and saw three streaks of light pierce the sky and land on the star-gazing platform.

"Rongrong!" He rushed forward, pulled his daughter into his arms, and carefully checked her over. "Are you hurt? Is anything bothering you?"

“I’m fine, Father.” Ning Rongrong’s eyes were slightly red. “It’s just… I’m a little scared.”

"Don't be afraid, your father is here, your sword grandfather and bone grandfather are here, and the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is here."

Ning Fengzhi gently patted his daughter's back, his tone firm, "No one can hurt you."

Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo stood to the side, their expressions equally solemn.

“Fengzhi, on the way back, we sensed that at least three groups of people were secretly following us.”

Sword Douluo said in a deep voice, "Although we have shaken them off, the Spirit Hall is moving faster than we expected."

Bone Douluo added, "Moreover, the news of Rongrong's inclusion on the list has already spread, and now the entire continent's attention is focused on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. We must respond as soon as possible."

Ning Fengzhi nodded, released his daughter, and turned to face the two guardian elders: "Send word to the entire sect."

His voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable determination.

"First, activate the highest level of protection for the 'Glassy Array'. No one may enter or leave the sect without my order."

"Second, recall all disciples and guest elders who are away from the sect. No matter where they are or what missions they are on, they must all return to the sect within ten days."

"Third, activate the 'Glassy Treasure Vault' and allocate all precious resources to the core disciples. Rongrong, from today onwards, you may freely use any resources in the treasure vault. Be sure to improve your strength as soon as possible."

"Fourth," Ning Fengzhi paused, a cold glint in his eyes, "contact all forces that are on friendly terms with us and hold the 'Glassy Alliance.' Since we cannot remain aloof, then...we should win over all forces that can be won over."

"Yes!" Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo responded in unison.

Standing behind her father, Ning Rongrong looked at the solemn expressions of her three elders and felt a complex mix of emotions welling up inside her.

There was fear, there was unease, but more than anything... there was an unprecedented sense of responsibility.

She knew that from this day forward, she would no longer be the little princess who could act capriciously and spoiled.

She is the holder of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, a person listed on the Goddess Ranking, and the future of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

She must become stronger.

For herself, for her father, for her sect, and for... those she wanted to protect.

"Father."

Ning Rongrong suddenly spoke, her voice young but firm, "I want to acquire my fifth spirit ring as soon as possible."

Ning Fengzhi turned around, looked at his daughter's earnest eyes, and a hint of relief flashed in his eyes.

“Okay.” He nodded. “Once you’ve stabilized, Grandpa Sword and Grandpa Bone will accompany you to the Star Dou Great Forest. But… before that, you need to master the power of the ‘Nine Treasures Domain’.”

"I will try my best." Ning Rongrong nodded emphatically.

In the sky, the last rays of the rainbow slowly faded away.

But the turmoil surrounding Ning Rongrong has only just begun.

(End of this chapter)