The carriage sped along the cobblestone road toward the border of the Star Luo Empire.

Ning Rongrong was closing her eyes to regulate her breathing. With the help of Lin Yao's immense mental power, she had completely mastered the method of mental cultivation.

The profound mystery of the Divine Forging Technique, which Lin Yao combined with the vast knowledge of the Star Palace, captivated her.

Although there is still a long way to go before fully mastering the basics, every time I circulate my soul power, I can feel my mental strength steadily increasing.

Lin Yao glanced at her, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes, before turning back to the window, his gaze calm, his thoughts already drifting to distant places.

His trip to the Min clan was not only to recruit this speed-savvy group, but also to carry his grand plan to strengthen the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

He wants to restore the glory of soul tools in this era, and even explore the battle armor from the Dragon King's time.

Using the knowledge of soul tools that he had acquired from the peerless world of the Star Palace, the Soul Tool Department of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School also materialized it.

However, the gap between a soul tool and battle armor is not small.

All of this is inseparable from the assistance of technicians, that is, the help of top blacksmiths.

Therefore, we must make a trip to Gengxin City and bring the power of the Gengxin City Blacksmith Association under our control.

……

After days of traveling, everyone was a bit tired, so they chose a small town to rest.

Ma Hongjun couldn't contain himself any longer and dragged Yu Feng to find something delicious to eat.

Meanwhile, Dragon Lord Meng Shu and Snake Lady Chao Tianxiang were still pondering the fusion technique between their martial souls.

Dragon Lord Meng Shu has already broken through to the Title Douluo level, and Snake Granny herself is only one step away from becoming a Soul Saint. The Martial Soul Fusion Skill between the two has become even stronger.

They need to put more effort into adapting to integration.

This feeling of increased strength made them lose all interest in other things.

Lin Yao led Ning Rongrong out of the carriage and saw Bai Chenxiang not far away. He took something out of his soul guide belt and handed it to her.

"Miss Bai, this 'Wind Feather Dagger' is a gift for you."

Lin Yao is now thinking of giving this soul tool to Bai Chenxiang so that she will know the power of the soul tool and thus make the Min clan interested.

"Thank you, Brother Lin."

Bai Chenxiang did not refuse Lin Yao's gift.

With Ning Rongrong, who is prettier and more outstanding than him, by Lin Yao's side, he didn't feel that Ning Rongrong had any feelings for him.

Upon receiving this item, it felt slightly cool to the touch.

It was a pair of exquisitely designed short thorns, pale blue in color.

The blade is covered with fine, streamlined patterns, resembling the wings of a swift.

The handle fits snugly in the palm of your hand and has a warm, smooth feel.

The short thorn is less than half a foot long. It looks slender, but it exudes a sharp edge, and you can faintly hear the wind flowing at the tip of the blade.

"This is... a soul tool?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Bai Chenxiang's eyes.

Nowadays, many soul tools in Douluo Continent can only be obtained through archaeology, such as some everyday soul tools like soul lamps.

As for the others, ordinary forces simply cannot obtain them, and they don't even have the relevant information.

Bai Chenxiang, being from the Min clan, had some understanding of combat-type soul tools that could be exchanged for a lot of money.

Lin Yao nodded, lightly tapping the Wind Feather Thorn with his fingertip, and slowly explained:

"This is a level four soul tool, specially designed for agility-type soul masters, and contains three special effects."

Firstly, it can penetrate armor, tearing through both soul power defenses and physical armor;

Secondly, Gale can increase movement speed and attack speed by 30%;

Thirdly, its explosive sound can instantly unleash three times the explosive power, making it suitable for surprise attacks.

After hearing Lin Yao's introduction, Bai Chenxiang was instantly moved, and at the same time felt that the gift in her hand was extremely precious. She couldn't help but say:

"Brother Lin, let me give it a try!"

Bai Chenxiang had long been troubled by the lack of offensive power in her own martial soul, and the Wind Feather Thorns seemed to be tailor-made for her, making it hard for her to suppress her expectations.

Bai Chenxiang focused his mind and calmed his spirit, and the sharp-tailed swift martial spirit instantly possessed him.

A pair of snow-white wings unfolded behind him, and four soul rings, two yellow and two purple, pulsed beneath his feet.

Soul power continuously flowed into the Wind Feather Thorn.

In an instant, the pale blue short spikes were surrounded by a layer of shimmering white light, the patterns on the blades lit up, and the surrounding airflow noticeably increased, emitting a slight whistling sound.

"First Soul Skill, Acceleration!"

Bai Chenxiang gave a soft shout, and his figure suddenly transformed into a blur, heading straight for the old locust tree in the courtyard.

She was already known for her speed, and now, with the wind effect of the Wind Feather Thorn, her speed was even greater than before.

Ning Rongrong felt a blur before her eyes and saw Bai Chenxiang already appear in front of the tree.

He thrust out the Wind Feather Dagger in his hand with lightning speed.

With a soft "plop," the hard locust tree trunk was easily pierced.

The short thorn penetrated more than half an inch into the tree trunk, leaving a smooth and even cut without any resistance.

"This armor-piercing effect..."

Bai Chenxiang's pupils constricted sharply as she incredulously pulled out the Wind Feather Thorn.

The old locust tree has a thick trunk that is difficult to damage even with ordinary swords and knives, yet the Wind Feather Dagger pierced it so easily, demonstrating its formidable armor-piercing power.

Lin Yao laughed and said, "Why don't we try the explosion effect?"

Bai Chenxiang did as instructed, channeling her soul power into the core of the Wind Feather Thorn's explosive power. She felt a surge of power in her palm and then slammed the short thorn into a boulder.

"Third Soul Skill, Rapid Piercing!"

With the explosion effect triggered, the Wind Feather Dagger burst forth with a dazzling blue light, and a sharp burst of energy shot out.

"boom!"

With a loud crash, the boulder was split in two, sending fragments flying and dust billowing from the broken surface.

"That's amazing!"

Bai Chenxiang was overjoyed, her hands holding the Wind Feather Thorn trembling slightly.

These soul tools not only did not affect her speed in the slightest, but also brought out her strengths to the fullest.

The triple effects of armor penetration, speed boost, and burst damage perfectly compensate for the lack of attack power among the Agile race.

For Soul Masters like them, whose Martial Souls lack offensive power, such close-combat Soul Tools are extremely important.

Its importance even far exceeds its significance for the support-type Soul Masters of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Support-type Soul Masters have the protection of their teammates, so it's understandable that they can't exert much combat ability.

Because of their martial spirit, the Min clan lacks offensive capabilities and is often relegated to low-level tasks such as reconnaissance.

They were not taken seriously by the mainstream Soul Master forces at all.

A powerful attack capability is exactly what they urgently need.

Bai Chenxiang caressed the Wind Feather Thorn with obvious affection, her desire to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School growing stronger.

She could imagine that if every member of the Min clan were equipped with such a soul tool, the Min clan's combat power would undergo a qualitative leap, and they would no longer have to suffer from being bullied by others.

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After resting, the group continued their journey and arrived at Yunhe City on the border of the Xingluo Empire several days later.

This small town is located in a remote area, and the people are simple and honest. The Min family's residence is located on the riverbank on the outskirts of the town.

The mansion is grand in scale, with blue bricks and gray tiles, yet it cannot hide the marks of time.

Some parts of the wall are mottled and peeling, and the character "敏" on the plaque in front of the gate, though gilded, has lost much of its luster, revealing the family's predicament.

As soon as the carriage came to a stop, Bai Chenxiang jumped down first, quickly stepped forward, pushed open the heavy door, and shouted, "Grandpa, I'm back!"

Footsteps echoed from the depths of the courtyard, and a tall, thin old man slowly emerged.

His long, gray hair cascaded over his shoulders, and although his face appeared aged, his eyes were sharp and piercing. A simple, ancient-looking short knife hung at his waist.

Bai He, the patriarch of the Min clan and an 81-level pure agility-type Soul Douluo.

Beside him stood an old man with jet-black hair, a solemn face, and a sharp aura between his brows. The soul power emanating from his body was powerful and domineering.

Yang Wudi, the patriarch of the Po clan and an 82-level powerful attack-type Soul Douluo.

"Xiangxiang, you must be tired from your journey."

A relieved smile appeared on Bai He's face. His gaze swept over everyone, and when he saw Long Gong Meng Shu, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Bai Chenxiang quickly explained:

"Grandpa, this is His Highness Dragon Serpent from the affiliated family of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. He is now a Title Douluo."

This is Senior Snake Granny, and these two are Brother Lin Yao, the Vice Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and Sister Ning Rongrong, the successor Sect Master.

Also, this is Ma Hongjun, a core disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

"A Titled Douluo?"

Bai He and Yang Wudi were both startled and looked at Long Gong Meng Shu.

Lord Long smiled slightly.

As the soul power circulated within his body, nine soul rings suddenly appeared, with a ratio of two yellow, three purple, and four black soul rings.

Although it's not the best spirit ring configuration, a Title Douluo is still a Title Douluo, and compared to a Soul Douluo, it's a qualitative transformation.

If it were a top genius like Lin Yao, it wouldn't be a big deal, but for ordinary soul masters, he is definitely someone they need to take seriously.

"Greetings, Your Majesty the Dragon and Serpent!"

Bai He and Yang Wudi quickly bowed and greeted each other respectfully.

Even though one of them has speed comparable to a Title Douluo and the other has attack power comparable to a Title Douluo, it's only comparable.

One should maintain a certain level of respect for titled Douluo.

"I never imagined that the renowned genius of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would be so young!"

The three exchanged pleasantries.

Yang Wudi and Bai He's gazes fell on Lin Yao, their eyes flashing with a hint of inquiry and shock as they looked at his youthful face.

Lin Yao nodded and smiled faintly: "It was just luck. It was all thanks to the protection of the sect and the help of my master. I was just a handyman."

Despite Lin Yao's modesty, Yang Wudi and Bai He could not hide their shock.

Putting everything else aside, this was the first time he had ever seen a Contra player this young.

Recently, news of the Soul Hunting Operation has spread throughout the continent. The Spirit Hall launched a surprise attack on the three upper sects, but suffered a setback at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Not only did they fail, they also suffered a considerable loss, and Lin Yao's reputation as a peerless genius gradually spread.

There are even rumors that when the Spirit Hall and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's Title Douluo-level experts clashed, Lin Yao single-handedly held back several Spirit Hall powerhouses.

It seems that he has broken through from his previous Soul Emperor cultivation level to Soul Douluo, and even unleashed combat power no less than that of a Title Douluo at the Soul Douluo level.

However, such rumors are too outrageous.

In Bai He and Yang Wudi's view, Lin Yao was only at the Soul Emperor level when he participated in the Continental Soul Master Competition.

How could someone possibly rise to the level of a Soul Douluo and possess the combat power of a Title Douluo in just a few years?

This doesn't conform to the rule that Soul Masters' cultivation slows down as they progress.

At the time, they guessed that it was probably because Sword Douluo Chen Xin's strength had greatly improved.

Furthermore, the Spirit Hall was simultaneously attacking the three major sects, leaving it unable to divide its forces and go all out, which is why the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School caught it off guard.

After the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School defeated the Spirit Hall and gained considerable fame, they wanted to promote Lin Yao, this peerless genius.

But they had misunderstood everything.

As expected, unparalleled geniuses are beyond the comprehension of ordinary soul masters like them.

Compared to Lin Yao's brilliance, Ma Hongjun, a young Soul Master genius, seemed rather ordinary.

Ning Rongrong, being even younger, possesses the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, a direct descendant of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's martial soul, and seems to have an aura that faintly reaches the level of a Soul King, making her an auxiliary Soul Master.

Only then, under Lin Yao's brilliance, could he reveal the dazzling brilliance of his own amazing talent.

However, all things considered, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School truly lives up to its reputation as the number one sect in the public eye, producing a multitude of geniuses.

"Vice Sect Master Lin, Young Sect Master Ning, you have come from afar. Please come in and have some tea."

Bai He composed himself and stepped aside to welcome everyone into the living room.

The living room is simply furnished, with tables and chairs made of ordinary wood, yet they are spotless.

A maidservant served fragrant tea, its aroma dispelling the dust of the journey.

After taking their seats, Baihe spoke first:

"What is the purpose of your sect's visit this time, Vice Sect Master Lin and Young Sect Master Ning?"

Lin Yao put down his teacup, looked directly at the white crane, and got straight to the point:

"Senior Bai, let's not beat around the bush. The reason I've come here is to invite the Min clan to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

Our clan is willing to provide shelter to the Min clan, share resources, and help the clan grow and prosper.

Bai He paused slightly in his teacup, a complex look flashing in his eyes.

In fact, he had already been tempted when Yu Feng came to persuade him.

The Spirit Hall is now very powerful, and the four major single-attribute families are in a difficult situation.

The Min clan, lacking offensive capabilities, is frequently bullied.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is now incredibly powerful and fearless of the Spirit Hall, making it the only force capable of providing them with protection.

However, he still had concerns. Firstly, he worried that he would lose his autonomy after joining a major sect, and secondly, he was also concerned about Yang Wudi's attitude.

When the Haotian Sect abandoned its four affiliated families, even the Min family, which was related to the Haotian Sect Master, could not escape it, let alone the others.

Therefore, apart from the big, simple-minded members of the Power Clan, the four major single-attribute families still harbor illusions about the Clear Sky Sect.

The other three major families did not harbor any friendly intentions towards the Haotian Sect or the other three upper sects.

"I appreciate Vice Sect Leader Lin's kindness."

The white crane spoke slowly.

"However, this matter concerns the safety of the entire clan, and I still need to consider it carefully."

He originally sent his granddaughter Bai Chenxiang to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School simply to seek help.

Lin Yao's current intention is to have the Min clan directly join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and become an affiliated family, which is somewhat radical.

I was wondering if it was too risky?

Yang Wudi sat to the side, his expression solemn, and did not speak.

He already harbored prejudice against the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

As one of the three upper sects, Haotian Sect's actions back then were too despicable, causing him to lose trust in these so-called top sects.

He worried that if the Min clan joined the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, they would repeat the mistakes of the past and be abandoned again.

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