Douluo's Spirit Pearl Divine Sword

Tianlin slowly recounted his experiences over the past few days, slightly modifying the details, but concealing the matter of the Spirit Pearl Divine Sword and the ferocious beast. Even so, the four knowledgeable people were all dumbfounded.

"A million-year soul beast! I never thought such a legendary thing actually existed!" Ning Fengzhi said with a wry smile. "It seems that the plan that Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu, and I originally made needs to be changed a bit. We originally thought it would take you at least forty years to advance to the Title Douluo level, but now it seems that you will probably be around twenty years old."

Chen Xin nodded. "Yes, Xiao Tian not only has terrifying talent, but his opportunities are also unprecedented. He may have been born to carry destiny and is destined to become a god."

"Haha, so the rest of us are the protectors sent by heaven to him, right!" Dugu Bo laughed heartily. He was truly grateful that he had joined the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. With Tianlin's character of repaying kindness, he was sure that he would get a share of the spoils when Tianlin became a god.

"Please don't get too excited yet. I can't use my Holy Spirit Pearl for the time being. If the outside forces find out, I'll be dead. So for now, I can only use the Demon Suppressing Sword. So please listen to the fifth soul skill of my Demon Suppressing Sword before you get excited," Tianlin reminded them.

Ning Fengzhi and the others then remembered that Tianlin had not only obtained the first soul ring from the Holy Spirit Pearl, but also the fifth ring from his Demon Suppression Sword. They had been so overwhelmed by the million-year soul ring that they didn't even know what Tianlin's sword's fifth soul skill was.

Chapter 129 The Promise of Ning Fengzhi, Vice Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was very peaceful tonight. The moon was bright and the stars were few. It should have been a quiet night, but Ning Fengzhi and the others were frightened by Tian Lin in the Seven Treasure Hall.

Because Tianlin explained to them the fifth soul skill of his demonic sword, Illusory Water Thunder.

Looking at the four people with strange expressions, Tianmeng laughed loudly, "Haha, that's exactly the look on your face. When I heard about the effect of your soul skill, I was just like them."

For Tianlin personally, the million-year soul ring would naturally provide the greatest boost, but for the sect, the fifth soul skill, Illusory Water Thunderclap, is the true divine skill.

With Tianlin's current strength, it can be said that there is no bottleneck for Soul Masters below level 60. When Tianlin breaks through to a higher realm in the future, this Illusory Water Thunder might even break through the threshold of level 89 to 90.

If Tianlin had appeared earlier, Yin Yang wouldn't have been trapped at the peak Soul Douluo level for fifteen years.

"Great! Xiao Tian has given us another surprise. Now all we need is time. Once Xiao Tian grows up, no one will be able to stop our sect's rapid development," Gu Rong said happily.

At this moment, Ning Fengzhi asked a question, "Xiao Tian, ​​is your fifth soul skill as domineering as the previous soul skills, to the point that others cannot refuse it?"

Upon hearing this question, Tianlin immediately knew that Ning Fengzhi had the same idea as him. "Of course, Uncle Ning, my enhancement is not something you can refuse just because you want to."

Ordinary amplification-type soul skills can forcibly eliminate the amplification effect as long as the amplified party's soul power is strong enough. For example, if Chen Xin does not want to accept Ning Fengzhi's amplification now, even the light of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda will be shattered by his incomparably powerful soul power.

"Great, Xiao Tian, ​​the effect of your soul skill is even greater than I imagined. It seems that our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will no longer need to worry about soul beasts, and the safety of hunting soul beasts will increase a lot." Ning Fengzhi said excitedly.

"Fengzhi, where has your train of thought gone again? I don't understand. What does Xiaotian's soul skill have to do with soul beasts?" Gu Rong asked, puzzled.

"Uncle Gu, Xiao Tian's soul skill directly increases cultivation level. For soul masters, cultivation level is equivalent to level, but for soul beasts, cultivation level is equivalent to age. Just think, if our sect members were to obtain the third soul ring, they could simply find a ten-year-old soul beast, hunt it down, cripple it, and then, before delivering the final blow, have Xiao Tian use the Illusory Water Thunder to upgrade it to a thousand-year-old soul beast. What would that result in?"

Ning Fengzhi's question made Chen Xin, Gu Rong, Dugu Bo, and the other two fall into deep thought. This meant that in the future, their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School could freely manipulate the lifespan of soul beasts. No matter how many years of soul rings they wanted, as long as they were within the maximum amplification range of Tianlin, they could choose freely. This had a completely different strategic significance.

"Xiao Tian, ​​is what Feng Zhi said possible?" Chen Xin asked uncertainly.

Tianlin smiled and nodded, "Of course. At my current level of over fifty, the maximum amplification period for a soul beast is five thousand years. In other words, if you can find a ninety-five thousand-year-old soul beast to hunt, I can instantly upgrade it to a one hundred thousand-year-old soul beast."

"And this time limit will increase as my level increases. I guess that when I become a Title Douluo, the limit of the Illusionary Water Thunder will reach about 25,000 to 30,000 years. At that time, the chance of our sect obtaining a 100,000-year soul beast soul ring and soul bone will increase significantly."

Upon hearing Tian Lin's confirmation, the three Title Douluos were overjoyed. At this moment, Tian Meng Ice Silkworm finally noticed Tian Lin's purpose. "Little Tian, ​​I finally know how you plan to deal with that 100,000-year-old Behemoth. With this soul skill, you can even kill it alone, but it's a bit despicable."

Tianlin said indifferently, "Despicable is the passport of the successful. I have never been a good person. Besides, isn't this a good opportunity to avenge you, Brother Tianmeng? Don't forget how they treated you before. You have been kind to me. Whether for my own sake or to repay you, I will not let go of that Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear and Behemoth."

"Haha, you're loyal enough, I like that. And I don't think you've done anything wrong. They're my enemies, so they're your enemies too. When dealing with enemies, there's no need for tricks, just do it." Having lived for hundreds of thousands of years, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm sees things much more clearly than the average person. Why would it really care about some petty tricks?

At this moment, Ning Fengzhi left his seat, came to Tianlin, patted him on the shoulder, and solemnly said, "Little Tian, ​​you are indeed a treasure bestowed upon our sect by heaven. Once you break through level seventy, I have decided to announce to the world that I am officially appointing you as the Vice Sect Master of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Although he wanted to appoint him immediately, Tianlin's strength was not yet sufficient. It was fine to show a little brilliance, but it would be unacceptable to be too high-profile.

Perfect timing! Level 70 is a watershed moment. At that time, Tianlin will be able to obtain the True Body of the Martial Soul. With Tianlin's strength, challenging opponents of higher levels will be no problem at all. Even if other sects want to send people to assassinate him, it will probably be too late.

Moreover, for Tianlin, who possesses ultimate attributes, once he surpasses level 70, he will enter a period of accelerated cultivation. At that time, his cultivation speed will be twice as fast as it is now. Before long, he will be able to enter the realm of Title Douluo, at which point he will be invincible.

"Thank you, Uncle Ning. However, more than the position of vice sect leader, what I would like to be is the husband of your next sect leader." Tianlin not only did not refuse, but instead became more demanding.

But Ning Fengzhi was not angry at his behavior, but rather pleased, and laughed, "Haha, good, after this Soul Master Competition ends, I will hold an engagement ceremony for you and Rongrong first."

Although Tianlin was born a commoner, with his current strength, potential, and importance to the sect, he is fully worthy of Ning Rongrong. In addition, the two are in love with each other, so he can't find any reason to refuse.

Or rather, he was actually happy to see Ning Rongrong and Tianlin become husband and wife.

Meanwhile, in the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, Serpent Spear Douluo had returned. He had come to report on Tianlin's whereabouts. For the past few days, he had been stationed near Seven Treasures Mountain, but had not entered the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School.

After all, there were still three Title Douluo there. What if he went in rashly and was discovered? Fortunately, today, he saw Tianlin flying into the city on his sword, so he immediately returned to Qian Renxue's side.

"Young Master, that Tianlin has returned. He has entered the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and he flew in. It seems that his cultivation has improved a lot during this time, and he can now fly on a sword like his master, Sword Dao Chenxin."

"Really? Xiao Tian is really working hard!" Qian Renxue smiled faintly. Once she was sure Tian Lin was alright, she felt relieved. She hadn't handled any government affairs for several days, which made all the ministers wonder if she was unwell. She could finally return to normal tomorrow.

Seeing Qian Renxue's joyful face, Serpent Spear Douluo revealed deep worry. Although the young master said that he would never show mercy when he was enemies with Tianlin, with this expression, are you sure you won't hold back in the future?

Chapter 130 Ning Rongrong's Return Brings Fresh Blood to the Sect

Tianlin stayed at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School for several days, not going anywhere but spending time with his parents. In recent years, he had neglected them for too long in order to cultivate, and as a son, he was really unfilial.

Since they had just arrived at the sect, Tianlin temporarily put everything aside to spend time with them. Chenxin also understandingly gave him three days off, as cultivation should be a balance of work and rest.

One day, Tianlin was summoned to the Seven Treasures Hall because Yin Yang had suddenly returned. Accompanying him were Ning Rongrong, Gu Ran, Ma Hongjun, Oscar, the Gai Shilongshe couple, and their granddaughter Meng Yiran.

Following Qin Ming's suggestion, Shrek Academy went to Heaven Dou City to find a suitable advanced soul master academy to join. Just like in the original story, they happened to see a notice posted by Blue Tyrant Academy at the city gate, so they joined Blue Tyrant Academy.

Tianlin marveled at the astonishing power of the plot's revisions. The only difference was that Shrek Academy hadn't suffered humiliation at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, so Qin Ming's angry departure hadn't occurred, and he was still the leader of the Royal Academy team.

Tang San, too, wasn't captured by Dugu Bo and stayed in the academy to cultivate. The Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well was completely out of his reach.

Tian Dou City is very close to Qibao Mountain. The group returned today for two reasons: first, Ning Rongrong has broken through to the Soul Venerable realm and can now consume the Heaven-Mending Pill; second, to discuss with Ning Fengzhi the matters concerning the Peerless Dragon and Snake family and Ma Hongjun joining the Qibao Glazed Tile School.

Ning Fengzhi warmly welcomed the addition of the Peerless Dragon and Snake couple. After all, the combined strength of the couple was enough to rival some ordinary Title Douluo of level ninety-one or ninety-two. No sect would refuse such real-time combat power.

Oscar, now considered a member of the Dragon and Snake family, had only just met Ning Rongrong and their feelings weren't deep enough. He quickly moved on and, being single, admitted that the allure of a beautiful woman was irresistible. He had just broken up with his girlfriend, and Meng Yiran was so stunning that he fell for her very quickly.

Meng Yiran has already completed the withdrawal procedures from the Beast Academy and joined the current Shrek Academy. Although her talent is not as good as the Shrek Seven Devils, it is not worse than the substitutes in the original work, and she is barely qualified.

For Oscar's happiness, Flander made an exception and accepted this transfer student. However, the master actually thought that Meng Yiran's talent was not enough and she was not worthy of his teaching, which almost made the Dragon King and Snake Queen ascend to heaven. If it weren't for Yu Yuanzhen's sake, the master would probably be dead.

"This master, a Great Soul Master who was expelled from his family, where does he get the audacity to mock a genius who reached the third ring at the age of sixteen?" Tianlin shook his head. As long as you don't compare him to the top monsters like the current Royal Fighting, Spirit Hall, and Shrek Academy, Meng Yiran would be considered a genius anywhere.

"That's right, Brother Jian. Let me tell you, ever since he came to the academy, he's been making me run laps non-stop. He hasn't taught me anything useful, let alone the theory of spirit fusion you wanted." Ning Rongrong held Tianlin's hand and complained aggrievedly, "I even took the theory directly and went to ask him for guidance with the proper etiquette of a disciple, but he said that I'm not suitable to learn such profound theories yet and that I should start from the basics. Humph, he only knows how to give Tang San special treatment."

Hearing this, Tianlin couldn't help but say, "In that case, Rongrong, you don't need to go back to the academy. With me here, the sect's strength will only get stronger and stronger. We don't need such a theory."

"That's right! Either he treats this theory as a secret technique passed down in his sect, in which case we naturally wouldn't covet it. But since he released it for everyone to discuss and learn from, and now he's become a teacher, yet he doesn't impart any knowledge or answer any questions for his students—what kind of teacher is that!" Meng Yiran was also full of resentment. Even a peerless genius like Tian Lin was willing to call her a genius, for which she was grateful. On the contrary, what right did that guy who was stuck at the Great Soul Master level his whole life have to mock her?

Even Ma Hongjun and Oscar don't really respect Gu Shuai now, mainly because he doesn't teach them anything. Ma Hongjun's meditation method was taught by his master Flander, while Oscar learned it from Tangdou Soul Saint Shao Xin. If the masters could use their theoretical knowledge to improve their meditation methods, they would be more convinced.

"The theory of spirit fusion? If this theory is true, it will indeed be of great help to our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Among our direct disciples, besides Rongrong, there are quite a few who possess the talent of spirit fusion. This theory can indeed strengthen the sect's strength." Ning Fengzhi was quite pragmatic. His first thought was still the benefits to the sect. But don't forget, he was also a doting father. Suddenly, his tone changed, and he slammed his scepter on the ground, angrily saying, "However, it's just a small theory. It's not enough to make my precious daughter suffer. If I didn't have another important matter to do right now, does he think I can't figure out a mere theory? That Shrek Academy is better off not going."

Ning Fengzhi has indeed been very busy lately, locking himself in the archives every day, researching something unknown. He has even left various matters within the sect to Gu Rong and Chen Xin.

Ning Rongrong felt quite warmed by Tianlin and Ning Fengzhi's concern. She shook her head and said, "It's okay. I'm staying at Shrek Academy not for him, but out of a sense of responsibility. Now that I've joined, I'll stay there seriously until I graduate. I'll also keep an eye on Hongjun. Brother Jian, you don't know, as soon as you left, he started slacking off again. It won't do without someone supervising him."

Upon hearing this, Tianlin stared at Ma Hongjun with a serious look. Ma Hongjun broke out in a cold sweat and retorted, "Boss, I initially wanted to slack off, but Rongrong quickly caught me off guard. Now I'm very seriously implementing your life motto. My soul power has improved rapidly recently, and I'm almost at level 30."

Yin Yang nodded. "I can attest to that. This little fat boy has been working quite hard under Rongrong's supervision lately, but there's no need to be complacent. With this level of diligence, he's still far behind Xiaotian and Gu Ran."

"Well, that's barely passing." Tianlin didn't pursue the matter any further.

"Child, your name is Ma Hongjun, right? Your martial soul is the Fire Phoenix?" Ning Fengzhi stepped forward and asked gently.

"Yes, Sect Master." Although Ma Hongjun was a little nervous about Ning Fengzhi, he wasn't as afraid of him as he was of Tian Lin, mainly because Ning Fengzhi's smile was so warm and welcoming.

"Don't be so formal. Now that you're friends with Tianlin Rongrong, just call me Uncle Ning." Ning Fengzhi smiled and said, "Hongjun, your Fire Phoenix Martial Soul is definitely a top-grade beast Martial Soul with unparalleled talent. Although the flames are not pure now, their power is enough to rival the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus. Once your phoenix flames are completely purified in the future, it may even become a god-level Martial Soul. Heaven has bestowed such a great talent upon you, so you must cherish it and put in more effort than others."

"If you are willing to believe me, then Uncle Ning hereby assures you that I will do my utmost to help your martial soul complete its final evolution. However, the key to all of this lies with yourself. Otherwise, even if I find a way, if your strength is not up to par, I'm afraid you will not be able to enjoy it."

If Tianlin, the leader, played the bad cop, then Ning Fengzhi played the good cop. Ma Hongjun was deeply moved. With such a good sect leader, his sense of belonging to the sect would gradually grow stronger.

As for Ning Fengzhi's guarantee, it wasn't a joke. He genuinely wanted to help Ma Hongjun complete his martial soul evolution. After all, who would complain about having too many god-level martial souls?

Chapter 131 The True Path of a Food-Type Soul Master

After comforting Ma Hongjun, Ning Fengzhi looked at Oscar, a support-type prodigy whose talent was no less than Ning Rongrong's.

"Oscar, I have never seen such an outstanding food-type Soul Master as you. I sincerely welcome you and the peerless dragon and snake couple to join my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

Oscar scratched his head awkwardly, "Sect Leader Ning, you flatter me. I know I'm not that outstanding. Everyone here is a support-type Soul Master. There's no point in having one more. My amplification ability is nowhere near as good as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."

"Amplification? Who told you to amplify?" Ning Fengzhi's smile froze upon hearing this, and he frowned as he asked, "Xiao Tian told me that none of your first three soul skills seemed to be amplification-type soul skills, right?"

“Well, the first three aren’t it, but the fourth one… Grandmaster told me he’s planning to find me a spirit ring that can amplify all my attributes, which would be a huge help to the Shrek Seven Devils,” Oscar replied.

"Well, well done, Yu Xiaogang! He's really going to any lengths to make a name for himself by taking advantage of that Soul Master Competition victory." Ning Fengzhi suddenly became furious after hearing this.

The crowd was puzzled, as they had never seen Ning Fengzhi like this before.

"Fengzhi, what's wrong? Isn't it good to increase all attributes?" Gu Rong asked.

"It's good, but it depends on what kind of Soul Master it suits. Oscar is a food-type Soul Master. Do you know where food-type Soul Masters shine the brightest?" Ning Fengzhi looked at everyone and continued, "On the battlefield, in the army, not on a small Soul Arena."

“A high-level food-type Soul Master can support the supply of thousands or even tens of thousands of people. Oscar’s choice of the first three Soul Rings was quite correct. They can be mass-produced, consume little Soul Power, are easy to preserve, and have wonderful uses such as recovery, detoxification, and flight. They are simply a mobile granary for the army, with great strategic significance.”

"But once you choose the path of amplification, the situation will be completely different. I have studied the amplification ability of food-type soul masters and found that there are many drawbacks. First, the amplification is very small, less than one-fifth of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Second, it consumes a lot of soul power and cannot be mass-produced. Third, it is difficult to preserve. Generally, it must be eaten within a few minutes after it is made to have an effect. Fourth, many of them may also have side effects."

Ning Fengzhi listed four flaws in a row, and Tianlin thought about it and realized that it was indeed true.

In the original work, the fourth and fifth spirit rings that Oscar hunted on the advice of the master were practically useless. The fourth spirit ring, the Excitement Intestine, occupied two of the four, and its amplification effect was only 10%. It could not be saved and had to be consumed within one minute. Moreover, the amplification lasted only five minutes. Shrek Academy had the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Why would they need your 10%?

That fifth soul skill, Dark Green Intestine, is even more of a joke. It instantly increases soul power by a fixed 30% for three minutes, but the side effects are huge. After using it, you will be weak for three days, damaging your vital energy. Moreover, it can only be used once a month. As I said before, with Rongrong around, as long as she reaches level 70, a three-day soul skill will have an amplification effect of more than 80%. Why would we need a Dark Green Intestine with such a huge side effect?

In fact, food-type Soul Masters are the least suitable for small-scale team battles like the Seven-Person Soul Battle. Their support is different from other Martial Souls, involving too many steps. First, the food-type Soul Master has to chant a Soul Incantation to create food, then throw it to the teammates, and finally the teammates eat it to take effect. With so much time, as long as the opponent isn't stupid, they will definitely take this opportunity to launch an attack.

Furthermore, what if Oscar's sausages were stolen on the Soul Arena? Wouldn't that be aiding the enemy? In the original work, apart from Shrek Academy, Tianlin has never seen any other seven-person teams with food-type support characters.

If Oscar hadn't lived up to his own potential, acquiring the incredible Mirror Intestine as his sixth spirit ring and becoming an unprecedented support-type combat spirit master, he might have truly faded into obscurity.

His seventh, eighth, and ninth soul rings were all divinely bestowed. Apart from the Martial Soul True Body, their effects were all related to healing and recovery, without any amplification. Clearly, the Sea God's thoughts were in line with Ning Fengzhi's at this moment.

Gu Jining pressed Oscar's shoulder and earnestly advised, "Oscar, trust your uncle. Now that you've become a member of my sect, your uncle would never harm you. Although your sausage and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda are both support types, your role is completely different from Rongrong's. You have a completely different yet equally important significance to our sect. Your uncle will plan your future. Don't just focus on the present. A victory in a Soul Master Competition doesn't mean much to you."

“This…” Oscar hesitated upon hearing this. How could he not hear Ning Fengzhi’s sincerity? However, if he did not make this choice, he would be of no use to the Shrek Academy team in the Soul Master Competition. If Shrek Academy lost because of him, he would feel guilty for the rest of his life.

Seeing what he was thinking, Tianlin reminded him, "Oscar, you don't need to think so much. Even if you choose the path of the Grandmaster, your Shrek Academy will never win the championship. Don't forget, there are two mountains in front of you: the Spirit Hall and the Royal Fighting Team. Not to mention, I am also in the Royal Fighting Team!"

As he spoke, Tianlin unleashed the Demon Sword, revealing five spirit rings: yellow, purple, purple, black, and black. This shocked everyone except Ning Fengzhi, who already knew, and several titled Douluo.

"Boss... you've become a Soul King? Am I seeing things?" Gu Ran asked in disbelief. Less than a month ago, when he parted ways with Tian Lin, Tian Lin was only a Soul Master, one level higher than him.

“Level 55, a powerful attack-type Battle Soul King!” Tianlin replied.

Well, he's only a beginner-level Soul King at level 51, but he's already reached the intermediate level. Gu Ran was shocked and a little more impressed. As expected, the boss is the boss. He never makes sense when he's cheating. What about the Spirit Hall's Golden Generation? He's probably been surpassed by Tian Lin.

"Brother Jian, you're so amazing!" Ning Rongrong looked at Tianlin with admiration and respect.

Tianlin affectionately ruffled her hair and looked at Oscar, saying, "So, Oscar, do you still think your little bit of amplification ability will be of any use to me?"

What could Oscar say? He could only give a bitter smile. "How could it possibly be useful? Even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda can't boost Xiao San and the others to a level comparable to yours. You really are a super monster. But this is fine too, I don't have to sacrifice my future."

The implication is that Oscar has agreed not to follow the path of the masters.

In response, Ning Fengzhi said with satisfaction, "Oscar, you don't need to underestimate yourself. As long as you can reach level 40, don't worry. The spirit ring I found for you will not only be useful for your future, but will also allow you to play your part in this competition. No matter where we Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School people go, we will never be a burden!"