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

The conversation lasted until late at night. Considering that Yu Tianhuang might be tired from traveling for so long, Ning Xingxu stopped there.

"That's all for today. Tian'er, go and have someone prepare a room for Tianhuang on the top floor."

Ning Tian glanced at her father subconsciously, then realized what was happening and reverted to her previous shy demeanor.

"Yes, Dad."

Ning Tian responded and hurriedly climbed the stairs in the conference hall. The heavy, pale gold staircase was made of a material somewhat similar to precious woods, yet it possessed a distinctly metallic texture, making it exceptionally peculiar. Exquisite patterns were also engraved on it, shimmering and dancing under the soft glow of the soul-guiding lamps.

Her white skirt swayed from side to side, and Ning Tian's figure quickly disappeared from everyone's sight. Only the crisp sound of her footsteps echoed.

The main castle of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School has nine floors. Outer disciples live on the bottom three floors, inner disciples live on the middle three floors, and the seventh floor is where inner disciples and sect elders live.

Ning Xingxu and Gu Lao lived on the eighth floor. The entire ninth floor was Ning Tian's private space. Even Ning Xingxu and Gu Lao rarely entered it casually. Only Wu Feng, who had grown up with Ning Tian, ​​would occasionally go to the top floor to keep him company.

Wu Feng returned to the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School some time ago, but has been in seclusion in the school's secret area lately. It's likely that Xu Zihuang's disappearance rekindled her hope. She desperately wants to improve her strength and prove herself worthy of being Ning Tian's guardian.

Ning Xingxu's decision to have Yu Tianhuang and Ning Tian live together on the top floor was tantamount to a form of tacit approval. In this respect, Ning Xingxu was indeed quite open-minded.

Once the conference hall had calmed down, Ning Xingxu and Gu Lao suddenly stood up at the same time with solemn expressions.

Although Xu Zihuang did not know Ning Xingxu and Gu Lao's purpose, as a junior, he certainly could not remain seated at this time.

Ning Xingxu walked up to Xu Zihuang with a deep gaze.

"Tianhuang, you are a person with great fortune, and you are destined to be ordinary. I sense that you have your own pursuits and obsessions. Can you tell me what you are pursuing?"

Xu Zihuang stared intently at Ning Xingxu, their gazes meeting. After a moment of silence, his calm tone seemed to contain an indescribable firmness and domineering presence.

"Once I have enough strength, I want to end the conflicts on the continent and unify it."

Ning Xingxu and Gu Lao were both deeply shocked. They never imagined that Yu Tianhuang's pursuit would be so grand.

"Is this also Shrek Academy's intention?" Gu Lao's expression changed slightly, and he couldn't help but ask.

If Shrek Academy truly harbors such ambitions, then they need to reconsider their approach.

"No, this is not the academy's idea, but my personal wish," Xu Zihuang denied solemnly.

“Uncle Gu, Uncle Ning, you are both Ning Tian’s close elders, and I don’t want to hide anything from you. But please rest assured, I will never let these things involve Ning Tian.”

Seeing the sincerity in Xu Zihuang's eyes, Ning Xingxu's gaze gradually softened, yet contained a sharp edge, and his entire demeanor changed abruptly.

“As I said before, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School will be handed over to you and Tian’er in the future. So the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School will also be your strongest support.”

Yu Tianhuang possesses unparalleled talent; given enough time to grow, he will undoubtedly become the strongest on the continent. With such lofty ambitions, why should the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School hesitate to pour everything into him?

Ning Xingxu has no shortage of decisiveness.

If successful, their Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School will be able to return to its glory of ten thousand years ago. Even if unforeseen circumstances arise, with the strongest person on the continent in the future presiding over it, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School will be able to protect itself.

The current situation clearly shows that the rewards far outweigh the risks.

Besides, Ning Tian is his only daughter. If he doesn't support his son-in-law, Yu Tianhuang, who else can he support?

“Xingxu is right. Tianhuang, as long as you don’t let Tian’er down, our Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School will always support you,” the old man echoed in a deep voice.

Ning Xingxu was someone he had watched grow up; he was the most outstanding genius the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School had ever seen in a thousand years. During his years in charge of the sect, Ning Xingxu had brought it great prosperity. He trusted Ning Xingxu's judgment as the sect's leader.

Moreover, he also highly approves of and is satisfied with Yu Tianhuang.

As the three were talking, Ning Tian returned. Sensing the unusual atmosphere between them, she disregarded her previous shyness and cautiously parted her red lips.

"Tianhuang, Father, Great-Grandfather, what were you talking about just now?"

She didn't want to see any disharmony between the person she liked and her elders.

"It's nothing. Alright, Tian'er, you take Tianhuang up there." Ning Xingxu affectionately patted Ning Tian's head.

Get some rest.

What was said in jest was taken to heart by the listener. Ning Tian immediately fell silent, her face flushed as she leaned against Xu Zihuang's chest.

"Uncle Ning, Elder Gu, we'll go rest now." Xu Zihuang greeted Ning Xingxu and Elder Gu, then took Ning Tian's hand and led him towards the top floor.

Chapter 440 Seven Kill Sword and Blue Silver Emperor

The architectural style of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School's central castle is similar to that of the Nine Treasure Pavilion in Shrek City, but its scale is undoubtedly much larger.

The castle is over a hundred meters tall. The bottom three floors alone can accommodate hundreds or even nearly a thousand sect disciples without feeling crowded.

Because of the unique nature of its direct-inherited martial soul, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School has always been open to recruiting various talented soul masters. The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School has never been stingy with its generous benefits for soul masters willing to join the sect.

Xu Zihuang briefly released his spiritual power to sense the area, and conservatively estimated, the number of Soul Masters residing in this central castle was over three thousand. Among them, apart from the direct descendants of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, the Soul Masters from other clans all possessed at least the cultivation level of Soul King.

This demonstrates the profound foundation of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile School.

It's important to understand that even in the Star Luo Empire, the most powerful of the three great empires of the Douluo Continent, the number of Soul Masters officially registered was only ten thousand. Each thousand members formed a Soul Master Legion, and there were ten Soul Master Legions in total.

The Star Luo Empire's First Soul Master Legion is under the control of Duke Dai Hao of the White Tiger.

From this perspective, if we also include the disciples from other castles and those sent out from outside the sect, the number of Soul Masters controlled by the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School is quite astonishing.

In Xu Zihuang's memories of his previous life, when the war broke out, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School chose to protect itself and did not help the Heavenly Soul Empire resist the invasion of the Sun Moon Empire like the Body Sect did. But that was a decision based on the general trend and a weighing of pros and cons.

But now, because of his appearance, everything has changed.

The castle's interior decorations, while luxurious, also incorporate elements of ancient, rustic styles from ten thousand years ago, making it highly distinctive.

As they passed the first three levels of the castle, Xu Zihuang and Ning Tian encountered a considerable number of outer sect disciples. These disciples all bowed respectfully to them, clearly knowing Xu Zihuang's identity beforehand.

Xu Zihuang smiled slightly and asked Ning Tian beside him, "Has the news of our relationship spread throughout the entire Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"

“Father previously mobilized disciples to search for your whereabouts across the continent; everyone should have guessed it by now.” Ning Tian’s pretty face beamed with a captivating smile as she leaned into Xu Zihuang’s arms. She then stopped, feigning a reproachful look as she stared into Xu Zihuang’s eyes, pouting slightly.

"What? You don't like this?"

"How could that be?" Xu Zihuang shook his head with a laugh, then casually lowered his head and touched Ning Tian's lips.

After a moment, Ning Tian pursed her lips with a hint of moisture in her eyes and smiled sweetly, "I can tell that my father really likes you and approves of you."

Xu Zihuang continued to hold Ning Tian's hand as they walked upstairs.

"Isn't it because you have good taste that you chose me?"

"That's what I think too."

Ning Tian strode forward with a sense of pride and elegance. After reuniting with Xu Zihuang, all traces of her earlier desolation and worry in the courtyard had vanished. Her eyes were filled only with an intense, almost overflowing, affection and sweetness.

The two exchanged a smile and then disappeared at the end of the stairs.

There are soul-guided elevators inside the castle, but they prefer this method, and Ning Tian's clear, bell-like laughter echoes all the way.

Meanwhile, in the conference hall on the first floor of the castle.

Ning Xingxu solemnly said to the ancient figure in front of him, "Grandpa Long, this is an opportunity that our Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School must seize."

Although the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School is still a top sect on the continent, its influence is far less than it was ten thousand years ago.

Restoring the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School to its former glory of ten thousand years ago has always been the long-cherished wish of the successive sect leaders of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School.

He had been lying low simply because he hadn't had the right opportunity, but Yu Tianhuang had given him just that. Moreover, in this generation, their Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School had produced a second Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Soul Master after a ten-thousand-year hiatus, and all signs pointed to this as an excellent opportunity.

No capable person would be content with mediocrity. Ning Xingxu was no exception.

“Xingxu, I believe your judgment is correct.” Gu Lao nodded solemnly.

"The Snow Demon Sect has developed so rapidly in just twenty years because it has established a marriage alliance with the royal family of the Heavenly Soul Empire. If we can really help that child Tianhuang reach the top, our Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will surely enter an unprecedented golden age. It's just a matter of not knowing how the Heavenly Dragon Gate will decide in the future, since Tianhuang was born there after all."

“Grandpa Long, you’re overthinking it. Tianhuang is indeed from the Tianlong Sect, but that won’t affect the overall situation.” Ning Xingxu had known Gu Lao for many years and was naturally aware of his concerns.

His ancient expression softened considerably, and his words carried a newfound firmness and nonchalance.

"I have about ten years left before my time comes. During this period, I hope I can contribute my last bit of energy to the sect. Ten years should be enough time to protect Tianhuang and help him grow. After that, I'll leave it to you, Xingxu."

"Grandpa Long, don't worry." A sharp glint suddenly flashed in Ning Xingxu's eyes, and his soul power, as solid as an abyss, swept out from his body, the chilling sword intent contained within seemingly cutting the air to shreds.

The next instant, a sword appeared before him. It was a long sword, entirely a clear blue color, as if carved from crystal. The sword was four feet three inches long, three inches wide, and the hilt was one foot two inches long. It was named: Seven Kills.

The Seven Kill Sword is a top-tier weapon spirit comparable to the Clear Sky Hammer, and it is occasionally passed down within the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School. Ning Xingxu is the inheritor of the Seven Kill Sword spirit, and also possesses an exceptionally rare twin spirit.

Rings of spirit energy rose up from beneath his feet.

Black! Black! Black! Black! Black! Black! Black! Black! Red!

Eight black and one red—it was clearly a nine-ring Title Douluo. Immediately, those nine spirit rings transformed into nine stars of the same color, merging into the Seven Kill Sword. All sword intent was contained within, and the spacious conference hall returned to tranquility.

The Seven Kill Sword possesses a unique talent: cultivating its spirit rings to the point where they detach from their original form and merge into the martial soul. The sword intent is contained, but the martial soul's destructive power becomes even greater.

Ever since Ning Xingxu awakened his martial soul in his childhood, he had kept his second martial soul, the Seven Kill Sword, hidden. Even Ning Tian within the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School was unaware that his father possessed the uniquely gifted twin martial souls.

Now, only Gu Lao is in the know.

Ning Xingxu concealed his second martial soul for two reasons. First, to have a backup plan in case of emergencies. Second, to hone himself through this method of forbearance, nurturing his sword intent day after day for decades.

Now it has finally come to fruition.

"Excellent! The unity of heaven and man, the sword intent perfectly condensed into the martial soul." The ancient gaze was fixed intently on Ning Xingxu, his eyes filled with satisfaction and excitement.

"Xingxu, you have finally stepped into the realm of Super Douluo."

Although Xu Zihuang grasped the state of harmony between heaven and man at a young age, it is a state that ordinary soul masters can hardly reach in their entire lives.

Yan Shaozhe, as Elder Mu's personal disciple, was already over fifty years old when he broke through to the Super Douluo realm after comprehending the unity of heaven and man. Ning Xingxu's ability to advance to Super Douluo at such a young age is already astonishing in terms of talent. Moreover, he possesses another martial soul, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Using the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to assist him, defeating opponents of higher levels is by no means difficult.

Something seemed to awaken in Ning Xingxu's deep black eyes. His right hand, with its long, slender index and middle fingers joined together, withdrew its martial spirit, its sword intent sharp and imposing. At this moment, he seemed to be the embodiment of the Seven Kill Sword, a single strike capable of shattering the heavens!

On the other side, Xu Zihuang, who had arrived at the top floor of the castle with Ning Tian, ​​narrowed his eyes slightly as if sensing something.

Although the soul-guided shield in the conference hall on the first floor of the castle isolated Ning Xingxu's aura, he was far too sensitive to fluctuations in space.

Just as he had guessed, Ning Xingxu did indeed possess twin martial souls.

"The Seven Kill Sword?" Xu Zihuang murmured in surprise, following Ning Tian into a beautifully decorated room on the top floor of the castle.

This is a bedroom, but it is very spacious. A large bed with draped curtains is placed in the center of the room, and various high-quality furniture are arranged around it, making it feel far from empty. Under the warm-toned lighting, it gives people a warm and comfortable feeling.

The room also includes a separate dressing room and bathroom. To the south is a huge balcony, decorated with rare flowers of various colors, resembling a private garden.

Ning Tian stood on the balcony, then turned around with a smile to face Xu Zihuang.

"This is where I've lived since I was a child."

The soft moonlight poured down, bathing her delicate body in a silvery glow, adding to her beauty.

"Ah."