Douluo Continent: The Eye of Truth

Chapter 113 Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School

After Du Busi brought Huo Yuhao to Tiandou City.

The news of his personal arrival was immediately transmitted to the ears of the major sects and forces allied with the Body Sect through the intelligence system of the Body Sect and the Heavenly Soul Empire.

These forces also attached great importance to his arrival, and learned that Poison Undying's purpose in coming was to negotiate with representatives of various forces.

Among all the sects and forces, large and small, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is undoubtedly the most influential.

The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School's headquarters are not far from Heaven Dou City.

Moreover, according to the instructions previously given by Du Busi, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, which is considered to be an extremely wealthy sect on the continent and has a great understanding of soul tools, naturally received much attention from Jin Peng.

Under his arrangement, the exchanges and communication between the Body Sect and the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect were the closest among all the major forces.

The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School resides in a magnificent castle shaped like a tall tower.

It has as many as nine layers, which is to highlight what the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School is so proud of.

After Ning Rongrong ascended to heaven, in order to commemorate this nine-colored goddess and her Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect rebuilt its original castle into its current form, using her martial soul as the model.

Although no direct descendant of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School has possessed the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul since Ning Rongrong, the more something is lacking, the more one naturally tries to express it.

In terms of both architectural craftsmanship and building materials, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School did not seek the best, but only the most expensive, because ordinary building materials have almost no defensive effect on high-level soul masters.

Only those building materials of unparalleled value, with their subtle effect of gathering spiritual energy in the area, can demonstrate the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's abundant wealth.

Across the continent, apart from the four great empires, even Shrek Academy would likely be subordinate to the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School in terms of financial resources.

The resources brought by this wealth also attracted a large number of powerful Soul Masters to the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School.

With the addition of this fresh blood, over time, they also took root in the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, bringing a large number of collateral relatives to the school.

Although these collateral relatives could not possess the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda and thus became the core disciples of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, they could only live in the towns surrounding the castle.

However, the cultivation resources they can enjoy, although varying depending on individual aptitude, are undoubtedly among the better ones among the major forces.

The large number of collateral disciples and powerful titled retainers, coupled with the background of ancestors who became gods and the vast wealth, have created the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School's continued prosperity even after ten thousand years.

However, only the direct descendants of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School knew the truth. No matter how much they boasted, or how much they tried to build up their reputation, promote their strength, or package themselves, they were completely unaware of the situation.

However, the direct descendants of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School are merely weak support-type Soul Masters.

Moreover, due to the inherent limitations of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul, they are unable to break through to the Soul Douluo level in their lifetime.

Although they have explored the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul to its fullest extent, even developing various unique techniques, their assistance is still of considerable help even to powerful figures at the Title Douluo level.

However, tracing back to the source, the strongest sect leader in the history of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School could only be a level 79 support-type Soul Master.

Moreover, as the owner of a weapon spirit, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda provides almost no boost to the physical strength of the spirit master, which makes the spirit master's body extremely fragile.

This is why, despite being based in the Heavenly Soul Empire, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School's understanding of soul tools is far superior to that of Shrek Academy.

After all, although Shrek Academy has the highest reputation in ten thousand years, there is also a strong resistance to soul tools within the academy.

However, for the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, anything that can enhance their combat power and their ability to protect themselves is what they need.

Whether it's a hidden weapon from ten thousand years ago or a soul tool from today.

Among the major auction houses of the Sun Moon Empire, the head of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School's merchant guild is a frequent visitor, and many soul tools are transported to the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School through these auction houses.

Over the years, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School has accumulated many powerful side-line battle spirit masters, including quite a few titled Douluo. But outsiders are still outsiders.

Although the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School has never said this publicly, and the treatment of these collateral battle spirit masters or sect enshrined members is top-notch.

However, only the direct descendants of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School truly know that when it comes to the most critical moment, the only person they can truly trust is themselves.

Besides enhancing the sect's prestige, the large number of collateral disciples also brought another drawback: the varying character of these disciples.

As the saying goes, a large forest has all kinds of birds. Even the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School is quite adept at managing its collateral disciples and attracting powerful soul masters.

However, the limited number of direct descendants meant that they could only be closely bound to a portion of the powerful and respected figures, and could not ensure the unity of all.

This is why the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School purchases various high-quality soul tools in order to enhance the strength of its direct descendants.

Even so, aside from the fact that Mingde Hall would not put those truly top-tier soul tools up for auction, due to the upper limit of soul power, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School could not obtain level eight or even level nine soul tools.

However, the highest level of their direct descendants, Soul Saint, is barely enough to allow them to use an eighth-level soul tool, let alone a ninth-level soul tool. This is the biggest problem currently troubling the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School.

The main hall of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile School.

Seated at the head of the table was the current sect leader of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, while the second seat was occupied by his only daughter, Ning Tian, ​​the young sect leader of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School in this generation. Below them sat the elders and deans of various sects.

It was precisely because the sect leader had no other male offspring, and because Ning Tian's talent and martial spirit were among the best in the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School this generation, that the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School agreed to let a woman be a candidate for the young sect leader.

Although the fact that Ning Tian was a girl originally meant that making her the young sect leader would have been met with much internal conflict and resistance within the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, the sect leader of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School ultimately chose to defy the opposition and appoint Ning Tian as the young sect leader.

When questioned by the elders, he gave only one reason, which silenced everyone.

"The situation on the mainland is currently turbulent. Even Shrek Academy, with its millennia-old heritage, suffered a defeat in the previous All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament. The Sun Moon Empire's wolfish ambitions are now blatantly obvious. Does my Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School still have time?"

Ning Tian dropped out of school and left Shrek Academy.

The most important reason is the decline of Shrek Academy. A single move can have far-reaching consequences; the higher one stands, the harder one falls.

The various doubts and changes in public sentiment that arose from Shrek Academy's glory being shattered by the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament are difficult to explain in a few words.

At this moment, almost all the elders and enshrined members of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School who had a voice were gathered here to discuss the next course of action.

"Sect Master, this Body Sect is neither entirely righteous nor entirely evil, and with its alliance with the Heavenly Soul Empire's royal family, it's quite troublesome."

"Yes, they said they would form an alliance with my sect to jointly research soul tools. However, my sect has already invested a lot of funds, but there has been no response."

"Alas, besides that, the people of the Body Sect are all quite strange. Even if we wanted to win them over, we wouldn't know where to start."

"That's not quite right. Although the members of the Body Sect have eccentric personalities, they are quite powerful. If they could join forces, it would be a good thing."

"In my opinion, it's better to just consider it money spent to buy peace. After all, the strength of the Body Sect is not to be underestimated. Although we have invested a lot, it won't be enough to cripple our Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

"Indeed, the so-called cooperation of the Body Sect is clearly just another way to exploit our forces. If we really commit ourselves wholeheartedly, we might end up being annexed by them."

"However, cooperating with the Body Sect is indeed profitable. After all, the Body Sect's emergence this time is a great investment opportunity. If we can seize it, our Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect may be able to make further progress."

Looking at the elders and enshrined figures below the hall discussing amongst themselves, the sect leader of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile School did not express any opinion. Instead, he turned his gaze to Ning Tian, ​​who was sitting next to him.

Seeing that everyone was still arguing, Ning Tian spoke up: "But this Sect Master of the Body Sect is now a Limit Douluo powerhouse."

These words immediately silenced everyone present from the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School.

This matter was naturally spread by the Body Sect, and it also means that the poison cannot be killed.

While Du Busi could choose to conceal his strength after breaking through to become a Limit Douluo, the Limit level is currently the strongest combat power that can be achieved openly in the Douluo Continent.

The deterrent effect of this identity, as well as the boost and encouragement it brings to public morale, are unimaginable.

As for why Shrek Academy didn't do that, it wasn't that they didn't want to. If Mu En hadn't been seriously injured, and although he had the cultivation level of a Limit Douluo, he would have been unable to fight normally.

How could this Sea God Pavilion Master not be known to the public? As a visible symbol, the symbolic role played by a powerhouse at the Limit Douluo level is undoubtedly astonishing.

Everyone present naturally understood the significance of such a powerful expert at the Limit Douluo level. In the current somewhat turbulent situation, he was like a pillar of stability.

But that's precisely why most of the discussions before revolved around the reluctance to get too close to the Body Sect.

After all, with such a Limit Douluo present, if a close alliance were to be formed, the outcome would be obvious as to who would lead and dominate.

Will the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School still be able to maintain its independent existence as a neutral force by relying on its current ability to maneuver and play both sides?

"In short, since the Body Sect has extended an invitation to us, we naturally cannot ignore it." At this moment, the sect leader of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School spoke up: "Everyone, is there anyone willing to go to Heaven Dou City to negotiate with the Body Sect?"

Looking at everyone present, all of them appearing timid and hesitant, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Ten thousand years of peaceful life had made many people in the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School somewhat complacent and unambitious.

Relying on the profound foundation and vast wealth of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the accumulation of resources naturally allows these clansmen who possess the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to have a respectable level of cultivation, but their character is quite uneven.

Although there are many promising talents among the direct descendants of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, without exception, they all find it difficult to break through the checks and balances of these elders and truly become the pillars of the family without external pressure.

This is why he gathered these people together for this meeting; more importantly, it was to solidify the position of the young sect leader, Ning Tian.

If he really had to make a decision, given his status as the sect master of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile School, he could naturally handle the invitation from the Body Sect appropriately.

After all, while the Body Sect may seem somewhat unreasonable now, after joining forces with the Heavenly Soul Empire's royal family, it is no longer the elusive entity it once was.

Since the other party has a need, there is still room for negotiation. If negotiation is possible, then even if the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School doesn't take another leap forward, its self-preservation is certainly not a problem.

At most, it would just mean giving up a lot of benefits, but for the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, the most important thing is not wealth, but survival.

As a force dominated by support-type Soul Masters, it is extremely difficult for them to survive in the long run.

This is a very simple principle, but many of these elders fail to see it clearly. Their vision is narrowly focused on wealth, yet they do not know what the true essence of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School is.

At this moment, Ning Tian stepped forward: "Sect Master, I am willing to represent the sect to go to Tiandou City to participate in the negotiations with the Body Sect."

Seeing this, the sect leader nodded slightly, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes. He knew that Ning Tian understood his intentions, and said, "Alright, then let the Second Elder go with you."

In the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, the Grand Elder is the sect leader's close friend and the highest-level Super Douluo at level 95. He is inseparable from the sect leader year-round.

At the same time, he is also the strongest guardian protecting the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, so it is naturally impossible for him to go to Tiandou City with Ning Tian. This task now falls on the Second Elder.

(End of this chapter)