Simultaneous Transmigration: From Douluo Continent to the Pinnacle

Chapter 67: Gaining Fame and Resolving Feuds

Ning Fengzhi, dressed in a moon-white brocade robe with dark gold flowing cloud patterns embroidered on the cuffs, walked steadily at the front.

He gently twirled the jade pendant at his waist with his left hand, his fingertips unconsciously tracing the fine lines on the jade, but he couldn't hide the suppressed smile in his eyes.

Beside him stood Sword Douluo Chen Xin, whose gaze occasionally swept over the crowd with the sharpness of a drawn sword.

Bone Douluo Gu Rong was completely different from the other two. He walked with a slightly lighter step and a nonchalant smile on his face.

Only in those deep eyes did a barely perceptible sharpness flash as they swept over the disciples gathered outside the hall.

Lin Yao walked at the back, holding Ning Rongrong's small hand. His fingertips were warm and strong as he held the girl's hand firmly beside him.

Ning Rongrong was wearing a pink ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), with delicate peach blossoms embroidered on the hem.

She gently shook their clasped hands, her little face full of curiosity, occasionally looking up at Lin Yao, her eyes sparkling.

As the five people stepped out of the vermilion gate of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's main hall, sunlight shone through the clouds, gilding the white jade plaza in front of the hall with a layer of gold.

The square was already packed with sect disciples, all dressed in uniform blue disciple robes. They stood densely packed on the square, their hushed discussions rising and falling like waves.

Some disciples stood on tiptoe, craning their necks to look towards the entrance of the main hall, still clutching the wooden swords they hadn't had time to put down.

Some huddled together, their brows furrowed as they discussed the strange phenomenon that had just occurred in the direction of the main hall, their fingers constantly gesturing to the rosy light that had flashed across the sky at that moment.

Several more senior disciples were trying to maintain order, but they were jostled and pushed around by the surging crowd, their faces full of helplessness.

Ning Fengzhi stopped in his tracks, his gaze slowly sweeping over the disciples in the square, his smile deepening.

He cleared his throat, his gentle voice spreading through his soul power like a spring breeze across the plaza, instantly silencing all the whispers: "Disciples, I'm sure you were all curious about what caused this strange phenomenon, weren't you?"

The square fell silent instantly, all the disciples' eyes focused on Ning Fengzhi, their eyes filled with anticipation and curiosity.

Ning Fengzhi nodded in satisfaction at his disciples' reactions, his voice tinged with amusement: "It's a joyous occasion, no need to hide it. Just now, our sect's strongest genius, Lin Yao, entered a state of enlightenment."

He successfully skipped several levels and broke through to the Quasi-Soul Master realm.

In a few days, once he obtains his fourth spirit ring, he will likely become the youngest Spirit Master in history!

"boom-

""

These words were like a thunderclap, causing an uproar in the square.

The disciples erupted in chaos, with exclamations and discussions rising again, even more intense than before.

Some disciples stared wide-eyed, speechless for a long time, their eyes filled with shock.

Some pulled the people around them and whispered repeatedly, "the youngest Soul Master."

Several older disciples, their faces filled with emotion, murmured, "A quasi-Soul Master not even eight years old—this is simply astonishing!"

Ning Fengzhi raised his hand and pressed down, and the square fell silent again.

His gaze inadvertently fell upon some seemingly ordinary disciples whose eyes were actually gleaming. A meaningful smile crept onto his lips as he thought to himself, "Heh heh, spies from other sects, I'll leave this to you to spread the word. Let the fame of my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's number one genius resound throughout the entire continent!"

He knew very well that the identities of these spies were actually "open secrets".

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School knew their origins, and the forces behind them also knew that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was aware of their identities.

Both sides tacitly maintained a balance, and neither side dared to break the unspoken agreement.

Now, these spies have become the best "megaphones," allowing Lin Yao's reputation as a genius to spread throughout the mainland at the fastest speed.

Ning Fengzhi had a very shrewd plan in mind:

Once everyone's attention was focused on Lin Yao, no one would have noticed that his, Chen Xin's, and Gu Rong's strength had undergone a terrifying transformation.

This is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's true trump card.

After all, even though Lin Yao has now broken through to the Quasi-Soul Sect level, in the eyes of many forces, he is still just a genius who has not yet grown up.

We can nip it in the bud, given the chance.

Of course, even Ning Fengzhi didn't know that Lin Yao's true strength had long surpassed his soul power level. With only the quasi-soul master realm, he could contend with a soul saint and even kill him.

However, Ning Fengzhi's confidence in protecting Lin Yao stemmed from the rapidly increasing strength of the two Title Douluo, Chen Xin and Gu Rong.

"There's one more thing."

Ning Fengzhi's voice rang out again, interrupting the disciples' thoughts.

"During this time, build another chair inside the main hall for the future Guardian Douluo to use."

These words sparked another round of discussion in the square. A slightly chubby disciple scratched his head, looking at the person next to him with a puzzled expression: "Why build it now? Although Lin Yao is talented, he hasn't fully matured yet. He shouldn't be on par with Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, and the Sect Master, should he?"

"I think this is probably the sect leader paving the way for Lin Yao in advance."

A disciple standing nearby, dressed in a dark blue robe and appearing to be of considerable seniority, pondered for a moment.

"The sect leader is showing everyone his high hopes for Lin Yao, wishing him to break through to the ninth-ring titled Douluo level as soon as possible and become a pillar of the sect."

The disciples nodded in agreement, finding the hypothesis quite reasonable.

Ning Fengzhi stood on the high platform, listening to the discussions below, but only smiled and remained silent.

Of course, he wouldn't spread the news that Dugu Bo was about to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School right now.

Now, for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, they still need to wait for Dugu Bo and Chrysanthemum Douluo to settle their grudges and create a time gap before they can give everyone a surprise.

The next morning.

As dawn broke, the gates of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School slowly opened.

Ning Fengzhi, dressed in a dark blue brocade robe, walked out side by side with Bone Douluo Gu Rong behind him, deliberately creating the scene of searching for Lin Yao's fourth spirit ring.

In reality, their true purpose for this trip was to find Ning Fengzhi's eighth spirit ring.

With the blessing of the immortal herb, Ning Fengzhi's soul power had already reached its bottleneck. He only needed a suitable soul ring to break through to the Soul Douluo realm.

At this moment, Lin Yao was sitting cross-legged on a futon in his room.

The room was filled with a faint scent of sandalwood, and a pot of lush orchids sat by the window. Sunlight streamed through the window and fell on Lin Yao, giving the young man a soft glow.

Lin Yao closed his eyes, formed hand seals, and slowly circulated his soul power.

During this period, his strength increased too rapidly, with the ultimate ice, ultimate fire, and the cyclical power of the four elements of wood, fire, earth, and metal intertwining within his body.

Although things have calmed down now, without careful reflection, I still feel that my control over the power is somewhat unnatural.

He could clearly feel the various energies within his body slowly tempering him.

Each time his soul power circulated, his limbs and bones felt as if they were being soaked in warm water, comfortable and full of power.

Although the magnitude of this improvement is not as astonishing as when it fused with the power of dragons like Groudon and Agumon, it is still a considerable improvement over time.

Ning Rongrong sat on a small stool next to Lin Yao, holding a cloth doll embroidered with a little rabbit in her hands.

She wore a light purple ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), the hem of which trailed on the ground. She gently swung her little feet and looked at Lin Yao with curiosity.

She could see various colors of energy fluctuations faintly shimmering on Lin Yao's body.

Pale blue ice power, fiery red fire power, and elemental light in green, yellow, and gold.

These forces, though powerful, carried a sense of comfort and security that made her feel completely at ease, without any danger whatsoever.

Rongrong stared intently, her little face full of curiosity, occasionally reaching out her finger to touch the shimmering light.

But just before they touched, she gently withdrew her hand, as if afraid of disturbing Lin Yao.

She knew that her brother Lin Yao was consolidating his strength and should not be disturbed.

So she just sat quietly, like a well-behaved little dumpling, occasionally looking up at the birds flying outside the window, then looking down at Lin Yao, her eyes full of dependence.

As for Ning Rongrong, she has not yet taken the immortal herb.

Ning Fengzhi had his own reasons for temporarily putting away the Qiluo Tulip and not giving it to Ning Rongrong immediately.

He was alarmed by the powerful effects of the Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid when Ning Rongrong took it before.

He felt that Rongrong's current strength was not enough to withstand the power of the Qiluo Tulip.

After all, it was the "King of Immortal Herbs" that Lin Yao called it, and its medicinal power was far more terrifying than that of the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid.

He felt that he had to wait until Rongrong broke through to the Soul Venerable realm and had a certain foundation before taking the Qiluo Tulip, so that she could gradually absorb and integrate it without causing harm to her body.

Lin Yao, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong all agreed to this decision.

Ning Rongrong herself didn't care at all.

She was still young and didn't have a strong desire for power.

In her heart, as long as she has her father, Grandpa Bone, Grandpa Sword, and Brother Lin Yao protecting her, no one can bully her, and it doesn't matter if her strength improves slowly.

Meanwhile, in Sunset Forest, a desolate woodland filled with poisonous miasma, Dugu Bo was walking slowly forward.

He was dressed in a dark green robe, the hem of which dragged on the ground, covered with black mud and withered grass, but he didn't care at all.

As time went by, his complexion became much rosier than before, and his eyes became sharper. Every step he took carried a steady strength.

Not long ago, he challenged Yue Guan, the Chrysanthemum Douluo of the Spirit Hall, and today is the day they settle their grudges.

"Old poisoner, finally dares to come and die?"

A charming male voice suddenly rang out, filled with disdain.

A pink figure descended from the sky and landed not far in front of Dugu Bo; it was none other than Ju Douluo Yue Guan.

He was dressed in a long robe, with a somewhat effeminate smile on his face, toying with a delicate chrysanthemum in his hand, his eyes full of contempt.

"If it weren't for Prince Xuexing saving you back then, you would have been a ghost beneath my grasp long ago. How could you still be alive now?"

"Enough with the nonsense, let's settle the score today!"

Dugu Bo roared, and his soul power suddenly erupted, with dark green soul power surging out like a tide.

The surrounding trees were instantly stained black, and their branches and leaves withered at a visible speed.

Yue Guan, whose level was higher than his, didn't hesitate upon seeing this. His fifth spirit ring lit up first, and pink light condensed in the air: "Fifth Spirit Skill, Gathering of Cold Essence!"

Countless pink petals appeared out of thin air, instantly transforming into sharp blades that shot densely towards Dugu Bo.

Dugu Bo was prepared. He flashed and quickly dodged using the complex terrain around him. His dark green soul power condensed into a barrier in front of him, blocking most of the petal blades.

However, Yue Guan's attacks were too dense, and a few petals still tore the hem of his robe, leaving a few shallow bloodstains on his arm.

"Third Soul Skill, Azure Scale Bewitching Array!"

Dugu Bo's eyes flashed, and he instantly unleashed his soul skill.

The dark green mist instantly spread out, covering an area of ​​dozens of meters around it. The mist shimmered with an eerie light, making people dizzy.

Yue Guan's attacks slowed down immediately, and a hint of confusion flashed in his eyes.

Seizing the opportunity, Dugu Bo flashed behind Yue Guan like a ghost, gathered dense soul power in his right fist, and slammed it hard into Yue Guan's back.

"puff-

—

Yue Guan coughed up a mouthful of blood, staggered forward a few steps before regaining his balance. He turned around, his eyes filled with shock: "You—even if your soul power reached level 93 due to some fortuitous event, it shouldn't be this strong. You actually managed to suppress me with your full power?"

He clearly sensed that there was a two-level gap between Dugu Bo's current soul power and his own, which was like an insurmountable chasm in the Title Douluo realm.

However, the reality was quite different. Despite his high soul power, he appeared to have low soul power in combat.

Moreover, the poison on Dugu Bo's body was even more terrifying than before, and there were faint signs that it could restrain his martial soul.

"Seventh Soul Skill, Azure Serpent King True Form!"

Dugu Bo was naturally not that foolish as to reveal that he had condensed a poison pill. Instead, he remained silent and directly activated his Martial Soul True Body.

His dark green soul power surged instantly, and his body rapidly grew larger, transforming into a giant emerald-scaled snake tens of meters long.

The snake's body was covered with hard scales that shimmered with an eerie green light, and each scale was covered with deadly venom.

Wherever it passed, the vegetation withered instantly, and the ground was corroded into small black holes.

Seeing this, Yue Guan dared not be careless. His seventh spirit ring lit up, and pink spirit power soared into the sky. A giant Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum bloomed in the air, blotting out the sun: "Seventh Spirit Skill, Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum True Form!"

His figure merged into the chrysanthemum, and countless pink petals condensed again, sharper than before, carrying a scorching aura, and shot towards the Azure Scale Serpent King.

"Sixth Soul Skill, Golden Stamens Flowing with Rosy Clouds!"

Yue Guan's voice came from the chrysanthemum, and the pink petals were instantly tinged with gold, increasing its speed and power several times over.

It collided with the dark green venom spewed by the Azure Scale Serpent King in mid-air, making a "sizzling" sound.

White smoke billowed out, carrying a pungent odor.

The two were locked in a stalemate in the air, but Yue Guan gradually gained the upper hand thanks to his level advantage.

But he soon realized something was wrong.

His own martial spirit form was being corroded by the deadly poison. The pink petals were gradually stained with a layer of black, and his power was slowly weakening.

"Heh, Chrysanthemum Pass, you miscalculated—"

Dugu Bo's voice came from the head of the Azure Serpent King, tinged with amusement.

"My Azure Serpent King Poison, enhanced by my increased strength, has long surpassed the poison resistance limit of the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum. The more you use your Martial Soul, the deeper the poison will penetrate!"

Yue Guan's expression changed. Just as he was about to withdraw his Martial Soul True Body, a pitch-black ghost hand suddenly appeared from the void, carrying a chilling aura, and slammed down on the head of the Azure Scale Serpent King.

"Old Ghost, you've come at the perfect time!"

Yue Guan was overjoyed, while Dugu Bo's face darkened. It was none other than Ghost Douluo, Ghost Phantom, who had arrived.

The ghost was dressed in a long black robe and wore a hideous ghost mask, revealing only a pair of cold eyes.

He landed beside Yue Guan, his tone full of sarcasm: "Chrysanthemum Guan, you can't even beat an old poisoner, what a disgrace."

Before he finished speaking, his figure suddenly disappeared from the spot.

The next second, it appeared behind Dugu Bo, its pitch-black ghost claws carrying dense soul power, reaching for Dugu Bo's back.

The speed of the agility-based attack meant that Dugu Bo had no time to react.

"You're still a long way from beating me!"

Dugu Bo's eyes sharpened, and he flipped his hand to take out a snow-white flower from his soul tool. It was the trump card that Lin Yao had prepared for him: the Snow-White Swan Kiss.

He infused his soul power into it, and the snow-white flower instantly released a terrifying poison, causing the vegetation within a hundred-meter radius to wither instantly.

The ground turned pitch black, and even the air seemed to be frozen.

"Old ghost, back off! That's the Snow Swan's Kiss!"

Yue Guan's expression changed drastically, and he shouted loudly.

As a master of medicine with an extensive knowledge of herbs, he was well aware of the toxicity of Snow Swan Kiss, a deadly poison that could even kill a Title Douluo.

Even the ghost dared not be careless, and instantly retreated to avoid the area of ​​the poison, its eyes filled with fear.

"Ninth Soul Skill, Azure Scale Divine Light!"

Dugu Bo seized this opportunity and used the Snow Swan Kiss as a vessel to unleash his strongest soul skill.

A dark green light erupted from the Azure Serpent King, carrying the deadly poison of the Snow Swan Kiss, its power increasing several times over, enveloping Yue Guan and the Ghost.

Yue Guan and Gui Mei's expressions were solemn, not daring to be careless in the slightest. They simultaneously activated their ninth soul skill: "Ninth Soul Skill, Chrysanthemum Withered, Wounds Everywhere!"

"Ninth Soul Skill, Hellish Wraith!"

Pink and black light erupted simultaneously, colliding with the dark green Jade Scale Divine Light in mid-air.

The immense impact snapped the surrounding trees and created huge cracks in the ground.

Even when the two joined forces, they were still suppressed by Dugu Bo.

Yue Guan's Martial Soul True Body is becoming increasingly corroded, and his Soul Power is rapidly dissipating, nearing its limit.

Seeing this, Gui Mei knew they couldn't continue like this. He gave Yue Guan a wink, and the two simultaneously activated their soul power: "Soul Fusion Skill, Dual Extremes Forbidden Domain!"

Pink and black light intertwined, forming a huge domain that temporarily blocked Dugu Bo's Azure Scale Divine Light.

However, this area only has defensive capabilities and no offensive capabilities; it can barely block the corrosive effects of highly toxic substances.

"Kill us, and the Spirit Hall will hunt you down to the ends of the earth, you old poisoner. You're not all alone now, are you?"

A ghostly voice emanated from the domain, carrying a hint of threat.

Although it wasn't explicitly stated, it was a reminder to Dugu Bo that his biggest weakness was that he couldn't withstand the Spirit Hall's pursuit.

Dugu Bo paused, a hint of struggle flashing in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination: "I can let you go, but you must offer something of value as compensation. Otherwise, even if it means being hunted down by the Spirit Hall, I will perish together with you two right-hand men of the Pope."

At this moment, even though he was somewhat worried about whether the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School could withstand the pressure from the Spirit Hall, Gu Bo knew that he could not back down.

Only by demonstrating your unwavering determination, coupled with the protection of your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, can you seize more initiative.

Yue Guan and Gui Mei exchanged a glance, both seeing helplessness in each other's eyes. Indeed, they had no other choice now.

"Alright, we swear by our martial spirits that we will definitely provide the corresponding compensation within one month."

The two agreed without hesitation, then dispelled their Martial Soul Fusion Skill and turned to flee in a disheveled state towards the edge of the forest, without even having time to utter a harsh word.

Watching the two flee in panic, Dugu Bo burst into laughter, his laughter filled with unbridled joy.

The humiliation of that year has finally been swept away, and it feels so liberating.

He retracted his Martial Soul True Form, transformed back into human form, and looked at the snow-white swan kiss in his hand, silently saying in his heart, "Little Yao, thank you so much this time. I'll come to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to find you after I've finished dealing with the aftermath."