Douluo Continent: Sword Named Star, Slaying Gods to Prove the Dao

"Sister, Xingchen, and all of you, welcome back to the sect."

"Huh, where are Zhao Ziyun and Qin Ming?" Ning Fengzhi looked around but couldn't find them.

Ning Xingchen said, "Big brother, Qin Ming's soul power has reached level seventy. I just asked Ziyun to accompany him to Sunset Forest to find a soul ring."

"I see, um... this, Qin Ming has already reached level 70?" Ning Fengzhi asked in confusion, knowing that he was only level 78 at the moment.

When Qin Ming left a few years ago, he had just reached the Soul Master level. In the blink of an eye, he is about to become a Soul Saint, a Soul Saint in his early twenties.

“Feng Zhi, if you had come, you would be a Contra Master by now,” Ning Dingling said.

Ning Fengzhi said, "It's alright. I also have some pills that Xingchen gave me, so I haven't missed out on too much."

Before leaving, Ning Xingchen gave Ning Fengzhi some pills. He had given Ning Fengzhi pills once each during his two previous visits back to the sect, so Ning Fengzhi's soul power wasn't actually that much behind.

The only thing lacking might be the increased soul power level from the divine test rewards, and the divinely bestowed soul ring.

Chapter 139 Bibi Dong's whereabouts, formally accepting Shui Bing'er as her disciple

Inside the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Palace, everyone reunited after a long separation.

Ning Xingchen, Sword Douluo, and even Bone Douluo had already told Ning Fengzhi about their training on Poseidon Island, so there was no need to repeat it.

When Ning Dingling returned today, Ning Fengzhi began to tell her about the sect's affairs over the past few years, as well as the recent matters that needed to be addressed.

An hour later, Ning Fengzhi finally finished speaking.

After hearing this, Ning Dingling also sighed and said, "Fengzhi, you've really had a tough time these past few years."

"Sister, it's good that you're back. I can now hand over the sect to you completely," Ning Fengzhi said.

“No, Feng Zhi, you should still be in charge of the sect. You are more suitable to be the sect leader than I am.” Ning Dingling shook her head. She had returned to step down as sect leader.

"Sister, you are the sect leader, I'm just managing it on your behalf," Ning Fengzhi said, though she felt a little reluctant to part with him.

After all, he had been in charge of things on his own for so many years, and he was used to it. Moreover, he did not feel annoyed by being the sect leader. On the contrary, he developed an even greater ambition.

The sect has more than ten titled Douluo, and its high-end combat power is no weaker than that of the Spirit Hall. The only drawback is that its mid-to-low-end combat power is slightly insufficient.

However, some time ago, Ning Xingchen brought back offensive soul tools to make up for the low-to-mid-level combat power, especially the low-end combat power.

This has indeed greatly enhanced the sect's overall strength.

Ning Dingling smiled and said, "This is what Xingchen and I discussed. Now that you're back, it's time for you to officially take over as sect leader. Also, the sect can be renamed Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Ning Xingchen also said, "Big brother, don't refuse. You are more suitable for the position of sect leader than my sister. Besides, my sister should get married soon, and she might have to take care of children."

At this point, Ning Dingling wasn't embarrassed at all; she simply nodded silently.

“Alright then, I’ll continue to be the sect leader,” Ning Fengzhi said.

"However, the important matters of the sect still depend on my sister and Xingchen."

"Feng Zhi, what you're saying makes it sound like Xing Chen and I won't care about the sect anymore now that you've become the sect leader," Ning Dingling said, speechless.

"Sister, I was just joking. I've already made arrangements to host a welcome dinner for you all today," Ning Fengzhi said.

"That's not bad! Let's all go back and pack our things first," Ning Dingling said.

"By the way, Xingchen, Bibi Dong came once a month ago and sent Ning Shuyi and Ning Ruoxuan out again, probably to hunt soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest," Ning Fengzhi said.

"Going to the Star Dou Great Forest? I'll go find her a couple of days after the welcome banquet tonight," Ning Xingchen said.

“Okay, but what about changing the sect’s name?” Ning Fengzhi asked.

Ning Dingling: "Xingchen and I checked the time on the way back. The ninth day of the first lunar month three months from now is an auspicious day. There are still more than ninety days until now."

Ning Xingchen said, "At that time, we can invite all medium and above-level forces to participate."

Ning Xingchen said, "I will definitely be back before that day."

This time, he said he was going to find Bibi Dong, but in reality, he also wanted to go to Medicine God Valley to collect some medicinal herbs.

Over the years, the medicinal herbs in Medicine God Valley should have matured considerably. Although he still has many herbs on him, some of them are running low in quantity when refining pills to enhance soul power.

Currently, many people within the sect need him to provide pills, and some pills also need to be added to the list of sect contribution points for exchange.

Since the route to Medicine God Valley passes through the Star Dou Great Forest, Ning Xingchen needs to get there early and also help Bibi Dong.

"Alright then, Xingchen, remember to come back soon."

"By the way, Xingchen, I've rebuilt a separate courtyard. I reckon you'll be getting married soon, so you can move in then," Ning Fengzhi said.

This villa has been under construction for a long time and is now almost complete.

"Thank you, brother," Ning Xingchen said.

Although he was used to living in his original home, his sister Ning Dingling was going to marry Sword Douluo sooner or later, and his father Chen Jianjun was going to live in Sword Douluo's mansion, so it was time for him to move out.

However, Ning Xingchen and Ning Dingling returned to their own courtyard together, and there was no need to move there for the time being.

The yard was kept very clean, thanks to Ning Yu's help.

Ning Yu was already over fifty years old at this time. Ning Xingchen glanced at her and said, "Sister Ning Yu, your soul power should have reached level seventy-nine by now."

When Ning Xingchen was six years old, Ning Yu was a level 58 Soul King. Now, nearly twenty years later, Ning Yu's soul power has naturally increased considerably.

Ning Yu's martial soul is not the auxiliary martial soul of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda that she inherited, but a powerful offensive martial soul. This is why she was made to accompany Ning Dingling from a young age, to protect Ning Dingling.

Ning Xingchen still felt a little guilty for not taking her to Seagod Island. Fortunately, Ning Yu had improved her soul power by almost one level per year over the past twenty years through her own efforts.

“Yes, young master, you just reached level seventy-nine a few days ago,” Ning Yu said.

He hasn't had any delays in the past few years, especially during the years when Ning Dingling and Ning Xingchen left the sect. He devoted all his time to cultivation, so his progress was naturally not slow.

Moreover, Ning Xingchen gave her a bottle of pills to aid her cultivation before he left.

However, back then, Ning Xingchen gave her pills made primarily from ten-thousand-year-old medicinal herbs. Thinking of this, Ning Xingchen took out a small white jade bottle from his spatial soul tool.

"Sister Ningyu, this is a special pill. After taking it, you should be able to reach level 80."

"Really?" Ning Yu was overjoyed. She was only fifty-three years old and was already very happy to have reached level seventy-nine. Who knew she could enjoy such treatment?

She had taken Ning Xingchen's pills before, and it was because of those pills that she was able to improve so quickly.

Now that another one has been brought, Ning Yu doesn't know how to thank Ning Xingchen.

Ning Dingling said, "Sister Yu, take what Xingchen gave you. Once you reach the Soul Douluo level, there will be important sect missions for you to do."

Seeing that Ning Dingling had said so, Ning Yu also took the small jade bottle from Ning Xingchen's hand and said, "Thank you, Sect Master, Young Master."

Ning Xingchen returned to his room, where he continued to condense the Star Sword Body.

Now his Starry Sword Body is 91% complete, and in a few more months it will be fully formed.

After becoming a god, the Star Sword Body condensed at an exceptionally fast speed. If Ning Xingchen had known this earlier, she would have preferred to spend more time cultivating her soul power before becoming a god and then condensing the sword body.

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That night, Ning Fengzhi held a grand welcoming banquet, with the feast moved from the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Hall to the square outside.

There are several hundred tables. Those with a soul power level of over 50 or more and those with more than 3,000 contribution points can take a seat.

Therefore, in a sect, even a low-level Soul Master or an ordinary person can stand on equal footing with a powerful Soul Master as long as they make a significant enough contribution to the sect.

With the sect's strength, preparing this food and drink is a piece of cake.

Ning Xingchen had expected Ning Fengzhi's welcome banquet to be quite large, but she hadn't anticipated it to be this big.

That night, Ning Xingchen drank a lot of wine, because there were too many people to toast, even in the main hall, and many of them were elderly family elders.

Fortunately, Ning Xingchen had already become a god, so this ordinary wine was no different from water to him.

The grand welcoming banquet lasted for almost two hours.

After the welcome banquet, Ning Xingchen returned to his room and checked the time. It wasn't too late. After all, for a young man from Earth, 11 p.m. was the perfect time to have fun.

Ning Xingchen soon arrived at an ordinary, detached courtyard within the sect.

The family living inside was naturally Shui Mufan's family, including Shui Bing'er.

This family, apart from Shui Bing'er, consisted of two Soul Kings and one Soul Emperor, so they all attended the welcoming banquet. Ning Xingchen even specifically asked about their accommodations.

"Greetings, Young Master." Shui Mufan and the other two had just returned and were resting in the courtyard when they saw Ning Xingchen arrive. They immediately stood up to greet him.

Ning Xingchen said, "Alright, no need for formalities. Where's Bing'er?"

"Bing'er is cultivating," Bing Yufeng said.

"Call her out," Ning Xingchen said.

Bing Yufeng went into the room, and a moment later, the two little girls came out together.

One of the little girls was a bit younger than Shui Bing'er; she must be Shui Yue'er.

"Greetings..."

"No need for formalities."

Ning Xingchen carefully observed the two women. Shui Yue'er, who was standing next to him, had probably just awakened her soul power not long ago. She was currently at the peak of level nine and was about to reach level ten.

Looking at Shui Bing'er, she has been absorbing her first soul ring for over a year, but her current soul power is only level fourteen.

"Wasn't the Myriad-Year Profound Ice Marrow given to Bing'er?" Ning Xingchen asked.

Bingyu Feng said, "Not yet. I'm thinking of letting Bing'er use it when she breaks through her bottleneck in the future."

Ning Xingchen said, "Your idea is fine, but you don't need to be so frugal here."

"Little Bing'er, would you be willing to become my disciple?"

Shui Bing'er was already intelligent, and under the subtle influence of her parents, she had long considered Ning Xingchen to be her teacher.

"I am willing. Bing'er is willing to become your disciple, your only teacher in this life." Shui Bing'er knelt down immediately.

Ning Xingchen nodded in satisfaction. In fact, there was no such apprenticeship ceremony in this world, and he didn't know why Shui Bing'er had knelt down so directly.

Ning Xingchen used his soul power to help him up and said, "Alright, from today onwards, you are my eldest disciple, Ning Xingchen. Since you have become my disciple, I also have three gifts for you."

With a wave of his hand, three boxes appeared in front of them.

With a surge of soul power, the first box opened.

Inside was a bracelet. Ning Xingchen said, "This is a spatial soul tool. It has a capacity of one hundred cubic meters, which is enough for your use."

Then, the second box was opened.