The Glory of the Sun and Moon in the Peerless Tang Sect

Xu Zihuang and Ning Tian ascended to the top-floor lobby via the soul-guided elevator on the first floor of the Nine Treasures Pavilion. The arched, deep purple crystal floor-to-ceiling windows, specially treated, transformed into a deep blue hue at night.

Ning Tian stretched out her jade-like arm and leaned lightly against the crystal barrier of the elevator, turning her head to slightly raise her smooth, fair chin. Her breath mingled with Xu Zihuang's again and again.

After a long while, Xu Zihuang stopped all his movements, and sat down on the loose sofa in the center of the hall, holding Ning Tian, ​​whose breathing was not quite steady.

With a flash of light, a jade box containing the essence and pollen of the Qiluo Tulip appeared in his right hand.

"What is this?" Ning Tian's gaze unconsciously slid down to the jade box.

The jade box itself was nothing special; what was extraordinary was the golden pollen inside. The pollen shone with dazzling golden light, clearly not an ordinary item. Moreover, Ning Tian had a strong intuition that this pollen would be of great benefit to her, even showing signs of being drawn to her martial spirit and the soul power within her body.

Xu Zihuang placed the jade box in Ning Tian's hand and smiled calmly.

"This is pollen from the Qiluo Tulip, which I obtained during my recent training trip. Your Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's inherited martial soul, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, is itself a treasure-type martial soul. With the help of the Qiluo Tulip, it can achieve a complementary effect. Ten thousand years ago, your ancestor Ning Rongrong consumed a Qiluo Tulip, which allowed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul to evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."

"Although the jade box only contains pollen from the Qiluo Tulip, the Qiluo Tulip that produced this pollen has long since evolved into a plant-type soul beast with considerable cultivation. This pollen is essentially its essence, which should be enough to help your martial soul complete its evolution."

Ning Tian, ​​who was sitting on Xu Zihuang's lap, looked up at Xu Zihuang with emotion, his eyes sparkling.

"A belated birthday present, I hope you like it." Xu Zihuang smiled as she combed Ning Tian's platinum blonde hair by his temples.

"Let's hurry up and refine its medicinal effects."

"Thank you, Tianhuang." Ning Tian offered his cherry lips, the intense emotions causing her to completely lose her composure.

She had no doubt about the truth of Yu Tianhuang's words. The value of this gift far exceeded her expectations.

As their lips parted, Xu Zihuang urged again.

"Let's begin. Absorb these pollens, then refine them with your soul power."

"Okay." Ning Tian responded solemnly, no longer hesitating. Heeding Yu Tianhuang's instructions, he inhaled the pollen into his body.

Xu Zihuang carried Ning Tian and placed him on the sofa. In the next instant, Ning Tian stretched out his right hand and released his martial soul. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, shimmering with seven-colored light, floated silently in front of her.

Two yellow, two purple, and one black soul rings flashed, and her entire body was enveloped in a dense golden light.

The golden light emanated from her body, carrying a rich tulip fragrance. Amidst the swirling radiance, Ning Tian appeared as stunning as a celestial maiden descending to earth. Each intensification of the golden light made her Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda appear even more magnificent and dazzling.

Xu Zihuang stood guard beside Ning Tian, ​​and after observing Ning Tian for a moment, he also entered a state of cultivation.

The medicinal effects of fusing the pollen of the Qiluo Tulip will not burden Ning Tian's body; it's only a matter of time before his martial soul completes its evolution.

The quiet night passed, the moon set and the sun rose.

As the morning sun shone brightly, Ning Tian's golden light had completely subsided. Her right hand was supporting her martial spirit, and compared to before, it seemed to be surrounded by a ring of golden light resembling tulip petals.

Moreover, her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul suddenly gained two more layers.

"Tianhuang..."

Ning Tian felt a surge of heat coursing through her heart, and even her voice trembled slightly. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul had become nine-layered, meaning that her Martial Soul was no longer the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, but had evolved into the legendary Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

He is the second person in the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School to possess the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul, following his ancestor Ning Rongrong.

Not only that, even her soul power level has improved. Half a year ago, her soul power cultivation had reached level 54. After half a year of hard training, her soul power successfully increased by one level, reaching level 55.

After refining the essence pollen of the Qiluo Tulip, her soul power cultivation level increased by two levels on top of level 55.

Seventeen years old, a level 57 support-type Soul King.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, she will undoubtedly break the record set by her ancestor Ning Rongrong in the future. Although the cultivation speed of support-type Soul Masters is relatively slow, at this rate, she will have the ability to break through the bottleneck of Soul Emperor before the age of nineteen.

"Congratulations, Ning Tian." Xu Zihuang, who had also finished his cultivation, opened his eyes and, sensing something, saw Ning Tian rush into his arms.

Even with Ning Tian's composure, he couldn't suppress his excitement. The evolution of their Martial Soul into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was a long-cherished dream of their Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for tens of thousands of years. And because of Yu Tianhuang, this dream had finally been realized.

In the future, when she cultivates to the level of a Title Douluo, the name of their Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School will be truly deserved.

Ning Tian buried her head in Xu Zihuang's arms, her delicate body trembling uncontrollably from the surging emotions within her. Then she looked up at Xu Zihuang, her eyes seemingly containing a thousand stars.

"Tianhuang, do you know? Your excellence makes me feel a little inferior. But it's different now. My Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul has become the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and I no longer need to be limited by my family's inheritance. In the future, I will definitely be able to stand by your side and help you reach the pinnacle of the Soul Master world."

"I've been looking forward to this day." Xu Zihuang, with a deep gaze, lifted Ning Tian's chin and slowly leaned down as he spoke. Before Xu Zihuang could get close, Ning Tian, ​​full of affection, took the initiative to move closer.

Bathed in the golden light of the rising sun, the two were enveloped in a golden halo. Light and shadow overlapped and intertwined.

Xu Zihuang and Ning Tian stayed in the main hall on the top floor of the Nine Treasures Pavilion until the afternoon. Although they engaged in many intimate acts, they didn't cross the line. They mostly enjoyed their quiet time alone, dining together, chatting intimately, and watching the auction held inside the Nine Treasures Pavilion through the soul-guided screen in the center of the hall.

Because she was going to participate in the Sea God's Fate event tonight, Ning Tian needed to get ready with the female students from the inner academy in advance. She went to the Tang Sect first to find Tang Ya, and the two women left together.

Xu Zihuang was left to leisurely leave Jiubaoge, preparing to go to Tangmen to meet up with Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, and He Caitou.

Apart from Jiang Nannan, Bei Bei and the others spent the night at Tangmen last night. He learned this from Ning Tian.

Chapter 346 The Fate of the Sea God

The Nine Treasures Pavilion is located in the south of Shrek City, while the Tang Clan Mansion is located in the east of Shrek City, near Shrek Academy.

Given the size of Shrek City, there is a considerable distance between the two.

Xu Zihuang strolled leisurely along the bustling and spacious streets of Shrek City. After walking for about half an hour, he finally saw the location of the Tang Clan's residence.

Before they even arrived, they could hear laughter coming from the front yard.

The laughter stopped abruptly the moment Xu Zihuang stepped through the main gate.

Three people sat around the jujube wood table in the front yard. The one in the main seat was a tall, refined young man. He had a faint smile on his face, deep eyes, and long, messy blue hair that fell over his shoulders.

Of the two other young men sitting on either side of the table, the one on the left was at least 1.9 meters tall, with broad shoulders and a dignified appearance. His imposing figure gave him an aura of stability and strength.

The young man on the right was even more muscular. He had dark skin, and his large bald head was particularly noticeable.

The three young men were Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, and He Caitou. Judging from their expressions, they were clearly waiting for Xu Zihuang.

Upon seeing Xu Zihuang, the three of them stood up at the same time.

Xu Zihuang smiled and stepped forward to greet him.

"Senior Brother Bei, Senior Brother Xu, and Senior Brother He."

"Tianhuang, after waiting for so long, you've finally arrived."

Xu Sanshi patted Xu Zihuang's shoulder heavily, revealing a sly smile.

"It's normal for the couple to be affectionate after not seeing each other for almost half a year. But they should still be careful to be moderate."

"You should worry about yourself first. Are you confident you can get past Nan Nan?" Bei Bei shook her head speechlessly and asked meaningfully.

"What do you plan to do if Nan Nan rejects you again at the Sea God's Fate event tonight?"

As the saying goes, those involved are often confused, while bystanders see things clearly. As an observer, he often sees things more clearly than Xu Sanshi. Although it's not easy to say it outright, the possibility of Jiang Nannan accepting Xu Sanshi is indeed slim.

However, Jiang Nannan has witnessed Xu Sanshi's efforts over the years. If the atmosphere is right, there might still be a sliver of a chance that Jiang Nannan can overcome her prejudice against Xu Sanshi.

Upon hearing Bei Bei's words, Xu Sanshi's face stiffened, and he said with great dissatisfaction, "You, Bei Bei, can't you hope for something good for me? Tianhuang and you are both a sure thing, so you're just standing here making sarcastic remarks, right? If Nan Nan and I don't end up together, I'll definitely stage a wedding-stealing incident for you and Xiao Ya."

“At least San Shi has a goal.” He Caitou blushed and scratched his head shyly.

"Senior Brother Bei, am I sure I can handle this? Maybe I shouldn't participate."

Seeing He Caitou's expression, Xu Sanshi reverted to his previous demeanor and chuckled.

"Caitou, I think you need to be more confident like me. Although you're not nearly as handsome as me, as long as you're confident in yourself and have a thick skin, you'll have a chance of success. Maybe the senior girls in our inner courtyard will like your type?"

"Oh." He Caitou nodded honestly.

Beibei ignored Xu Sanshi and led Xu Zihuang to the table and poured him a cup of hot tea.

Xu Sanshi and He Caitou also took their seats. Xu Zihuang sat opposite Xu Sanshi.

Seeing that Yu Tianhuang completely outshone him and Beibei in appearance and temperament, Xu Sanshi suddenly spoke seriously to He Caitou.

"Caitou, maybe you shouldn't participate. With Tianhuang around, we're all destined to be supporting characters. At least I'm handsome and dashing, and my only goal is Nannan. But you—"

Before Xu Sanshi could finish speaking, Bei Bei interrupted him.

"Alright, shut up."

As he spoke, he comforted He Caitou, saying, "Don't listen to Sanshi's nonsense. Appearance is important, but when we Soul Masters choose a partner, looks are never the primary factor. Soul Masters value strength more. Caitou, you're only nineteen years old, yet you've already broken through to the Soul Emperor realm and are a food-type Soul Master. Among the inner court disciples, there are very few who are more outstanding than you. Just go ahead and show yourself boldly tonight. This Sea God's Fate event is actually an assessment of us inner court disciples by the academy."

Xu Zihuang took a sip of tea from his porcelain cup and smiled calmly in agreement.

"Brother Bei is right. As long as you are bold and careful, you will always have a chance."

However, in his view, there is currently no contact between He Caitou and Xiao Xiao. It seems they are destined to be apart.

"Tianhuang, you are the least qualified to say that," Xu Sanshi said sourly.

"You talk like you've ever actively pursued any girls. Aren't they the ones who came to you first? I'm starting to wonder if it's because you're always with us that Nan Nan overlooks how handsome I am."

"Alright, instead of thinking about all this nonsense, you should think about how you're going to get past Nannan tonight." Beibei looked up at the sky.

"It's getting late, let's head over first. We can have dinner at the inner courtyard canteen first."

Xu Zihuang and the other two had no objections. They had already wasted a considerable amount of time waiting for Xu Zihuang.

The four of them got up at the same time and walked towards the door. Before leaving, Beibei called out to the back of the yard.

"Yuhao, keep an eye on the door while we're gone."

"Oh."

Upon hearing the low, soft response, Beibei frowned, but ultimately said nothing.

Before long, the four of them disappeared at the end of the street.

Huo Yuhao, who was making a soul tool in the backyard of the Tang Sect, gripped the carving knife tightly in his hand, his eyes bloodshot and his gaze extremely terrifying.

Although Bei Bei and Tang Ya comforted him after his failure in the assessment yesterday, he felt it was just a pretense. If they truly cared about his feelings, would Bei Bei and Tang Ya have rushed to participate in the Sea God's Fate event? Would they have laughed and talked about it in the front yard in front of him?

He was only kept around because he was still useful to the Tang Clan. He had seen through that long ago. He would never feel any sense of belonging to this so-called Tang Clan.

The reason he didn't leave was because he felt there was still profit to be made in the Tang Sect. At least there were enough rare metals to craft soul tools. When he needed to acquire soul rings, Tang Ya and Bei Bei would also help him hunt soul beasts in the Soul Beast Forest.

Meanwhile, Xu Zihuang and his group of four quickly returned to Seagod Island. During this time, Beibei recounted many specific details about the Seagod's Fate event to everyone.

Although he wasn't the host, he grew up on Poseidon Island and was very familiar with the Poseidon's Fate event.

The event was hosted by Zhang Lexuan, the senior disciple of the inner court, and Han Ruoruo, whose cultivation level was second only to Zhang Lexuan.

Both women possessed the cultivation level of a Soul Douluo and were the two most senior disciples in Shrek Academy's inner court. Furthermore, these two senior sisters were known for their kindness and good interpersonal relationships within the inner court, which was partly why they were chosen as hosts.

As soon as Xu Zihuang and the others arrived on the island, they went straight to the dining hall in the center of Poseidon Island. By the time they arrived, it was already getting dark.

The cafeteria was far more bustling than usual today. All the male students of the inner academy were gathered, dressed in the uniform red school uniforms of the inner academy disciples. Xu Zihuang, Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, and He Caitou were also dressed in the same uniform. They had changed into their uniforms long before heading to Seagod Island.