Chapter 89: Chapter 89: Ning Rongrong: “Watch my spear!”
Chapter 89: Ning Rongrong: "Watch my spear!"
"Watch my spear!"
"Watch my spear!"
"Watch my spear!"
In the center of the grand hall, Ning Rongrong, surrounded by her four soul rings—yellow, yellow, yellow, and purple—was wielding the Seven Treasures Soul-Hunting Spear, now fused with the Violet-Gold Soul-Hunting Spear. Her strikes were fierce, bold, and unrelenting, as she launched wave after wave of attacks at Bone Douluo.
Her movements were powerful and elegant, showcasing the Overlord Spear Technique taught by Su Mo. Though Ning Rongrong was still mastering it, her execution had a striking resemblance to her teacher's.
It wasn't that Su Mo was unwilling to teach Ning Rongrong other spear techniques; it was simply that his martial spirit was best suited for such a domineering style. Besides, Ning Rongrong genuinely loved this aggressive spear style, claiming it embodied the essence of what a battle spirit master should be.
On the other side, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo, watching the battle unfold, were both stunned as they observed Ning Rongrong's fearless display with the Seven Treasures Soul-Hunting Spear.
They had never imagined their delicate little princess from the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan could exhibit such a valiant and heroic side.
Sword Douluo had somewhat expected this, knowing Su Mo's spear techniques were inherently domineering. However, seeing Ning Rongrong exuding such charisma still left him taken aback—this wasn't an image of her he had ever envisioned.
"Uncle Sword, is that really our Rongrong?" Ning Fengzhi asked in disbelief, doubting his own eyes.
"Of course, Sect Master. Even you're surprised?"
"It seems Rongrong has become much more diligent after finding someone she likes. Her spear technique shows she's put in considerable effort!"
Sword Douluo smiled with satisfaction, offering praise for Ning Rongrong's progress.
"When you associate with outstanding people, you naturally become outstanding too. We all know what Rongrong used to be like!"
"It seems my decision to let her venture out and gain experience was absolutely correct!"
Ning Fengzhi chuckled, clearly proud of his past decision.
"Indeed, Sect Master has great foresight!"
Sword Douluo had no choice but to agree.
As they continued to watch Ning Rongrong's sparring with Bone Douluo, Sword Douluo couldn't help but laugh again. "Old Bones must be regretting his decision to limit his power to the Soul Elder level for this sparring match!"
On the battlefield, Bone Douluo was being pushed back repeatedly under Ning Rongrong's fierce attacks, barely able to defend himself.
This predicament arose because Bone Douluo had agreed to restrict his power to the level of a Soul Elder.
At this moment, Bone Douluo's expression was rather grim.
Before the fight began, he had been confident. However, he quickly realized his mistake once the duel started.
Ning Rongrong's power while in fusion with Su Mo's martial spirit was far from weak. That alone didn't faze him, but the problem lay in the Seven Treasures Soul-Hunting Spear. After being fused with Su Mo's Violet-Gold Soul-Hunting Spear, its destructive capability was astonishing. None of his defensive techniques at the Soul Elder level could withstand it.
The spear's attacks were powerful enough to challenge even a Soul King!
Every bone structure Bone Douluo summoned was shattered by the spear with ease, leaving him in an increasingly awkward situation.
Still, Bone Douluo remained calm and relied on his extensive combat experience. Even at the Soul Elder level, Ning Rongrong found it hard to land a decisive blow against him. Over time, Bone Douluo had begun to discern her attack patterns.
"Rongrong will lose," Sword Douluo remarked confidently from the sidelines.
"Oh? Isn't she doing quite well right now?" Ning Fengzhi asked curiously.
"Yes, her performance is impressive. However, her spear technique relies heavily on a limited number of moves, and she hasn't yet learned to adapt. Her skills are not refined enough."
Sword Douluo explained with a smile.
"Stop, that's enough for now," Bone Douluo called out suddenly, catching both Sword Douluo and Ning Fengzhi off guard. He then turned to Ning Rongrong and praised her, "Rongrong, you've done well. Your progress has exceeded my expectations."
"Hehe, of course! I'm amazing, aren't I?" Ning Rongrong stopped her attacks immediately, grinning proudly.
Buzz—
With that, Su Mo and Ning Rongrong dissolved their martial spirit fusion state, as it was highly taxing on their spirit power to maintain.
"Yes, truly amazing. Grandpa is very impressed!" Bone Douluo praised sincerely.
Defeating Ning Rongrong? What a joke—he wouldn't dream of it! He didn't even need to claim victory; after all, this was just a sparring session to gauge her progress. If he was satisfied, he could call it off without losing face.
Through this session, he had gained a clear understanding of the strength of Su Mo and Ning Rongrong's martial spirit fusion. Even without the fused spear, Ning Rongrong, as the primary wielder, displayed Soul Elder-level power. If Su Mo took the lead, they would undoubtedly reach Soul Ancestor-level strength. With the fused spear, their power would be even more astonishing.
Bone Douluo was well aware of Su Mo's capabilities, making him confident that the Seven Treasures Soul-Hunting Spear in Su Mo's hands was far superior to Ning Rongrong's execution.
"Well done, Rongrong. Father is also very proud of you!" Ning Fengzhi stepped forward, joining in the praise.
"Humph, of course!" Ning Rongrong beamed with pride, then turned to Sword Douluo and asked, "Grandpa Sword, am I amazing or what?"
"Yes, yes, Rongrong, your performance today was outstanding. I never imagined our little Rongrong could have such a heroic side!" Sword Douluo chuckled.
After the round of compliments and laughter, Su Mo stepped forward, summoning a Soul Guidance Device to retrieve a crossbow-like weapon.
"Uncle Ning, I have a gift for the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan," Su Mo said with a smile.
"Oh, is it this weapon?" Ning Fengzhi asked, his curiosity piqued as he examined the weapon.
The weapon's intricate design immediately stood out. Its structure revealed a level of craftsmanship that could only be achieved through exceptional forging techniques.
Though Ning Fengzhi couldn't discern its full capabilities from appearance alone, he was already quite pleased with Su Mo's thoughtfulness.
"Dad, don't underestimate the Soul Hunter Crossbow. Its power is immense! Even a Soul King would struggle to withstand its attack! Plus, it's easy to use, so even ordinary people can handle it!"
Seeing her father's indifferent attitude, Ning Rongrong immediately protested, pointing out the strengths of the Soul Hunter Crossbow.
"What?"
"Is that true?"
As expected, Ning Fengzhi and the other two, who had initially been intrigued by the crossbow's appearance, now had a completely different expression after Ning Rongrong's introduction.
"It's true, Uncle..."
After giving a gift, it was only natural to highlight its value. Su Mo immediately began explaining the Soul Hunter Crossbow to Ning Fengzhi and the others.
"This is practically tailor-made for the disciples of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan…"
"Su Mo, this gift is incredibly precious for our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. I can't thank you enough for this gift!"
After fully understanding the weapon, Ning Fengzhi's face lit up with excitement, and he earnestly expressed his gratitude to Su Mo for such a significant gift to the clan.
He now felt even more certain that his daughter had found a rare gem.
Even Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo now looked at Su Mo with greater admiration and approval.
"Uncle, there's no need to be so polite. I should be the one thanking you for crafting the Purple-Gold Soul Hunting Rifle for me!" Su Mo also expressed his gratitude for the clan's support.
"That's nothing compared to your gift. Don't worry—no matter what level of weapon you need in the future, Uncle will make it for you. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan will fully support you in evolving your martial soul!"
Ning Fengzhi quickly assured him, formally making a promise.
This meeting cemented Su Mo's full acceptance into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.
Over the next few days, Su Mo received the highest level of hospitality from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.
During this time, Ning Rongrong accompanied Su Mo everywhere within the clan, showing him all the places where she had played as a child and sharing her memories with him.
The other members of the clan also quickly learned of Su Mo's identity.
For a time, Su Mo became the object of envy, jealousy, and admiration, especially among the male disciples. After all, Ning Rongrong was the beloved little princess of the clan, and she already had someone she liked—someone who wasn't one of them.
Still, their jealousy remained private; none dared to cause trouble for Su Mo.
After spending a few days with Ning Rongrong at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, Su Mo decided it was time to leave.
Although the food and accommodations here were excellent, the environment was too comfortable and peaceful. Su Mo was eager to break through to level 30, and staying here made it difficult to venture out to hunt soul beasts and absorb their energy for upgrades.
So, Su Mo soon informed Ning Fengzhi of his decision to leave.
"Have you decided which soul master academy to join next? Do you need my help?"
Ning Fengzhi had anticipated Su Mo's departure.
In his view, Su Mo would inevitably join a soul master academy. Talented soul masters naturally aspire to showcase their abilities on the stage of the Soul Master Tournament.
To participate in the tournament, one must join an academy.
Initially, Ning Fengzhi had high hopes for Shrek Academy, as every student there was exceptional.
However, he hadn't expected Su Mo to leave Shrek Academy.
After learning the details from Ning Rongrong, Ning Fengzhi approved of Su Mo's decision. If Su Mo had been targeted, there was no reason to stay.
That said, Ning Fengzhi could understand Shrek Academy's approach. If their goal was to prepare for the next Soul Master Tournament, their actions were justifiable, given that they didn't fully understand Su Mo's capabilities.
But Shrek had failed to gain Su Mo's trust. Instead of waiting for Su Mo to reveal his potential, they had acted prematurely.
Too hasty—far too hasty!
Even after the next Soul Master Tournament, there would still have been time to make adjustments if Su Mo's soul power level didn't keep up.
"They were too narrow-minded and couldn't stand Su Mo being so outstanding under their watch!"
When Ning Fengzhi learned that Su Mo had once sought to apprentice under Yu Xiaogang but was rejected, he realized where the issue lay.
"Some people are just useless."
Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but wonder what Yu Xiaogang's reaction would be once Su Mo truly achieved greatness.
"Uncle, do you have any recommendations?"
Su Mo was still undecided about which academy to join.
If he wanted to perform well in the next Soul Master Tournament, joining a strong team was the best option.
The Star Luo Royal Academy and Spirit Hall Academy were out of the question.
The Five Elemental Academies and the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy were both good options.
If he chose the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, the Heaven Dou Imperial Team's lineup, with him and Ning Rongrong, would be nearly perfect.
He and Yu Tianheng could lead the offense, Dugu Yan could handle control, the Shi brothers would focus on defense, and Ye Lingling and Ning Rongrong could provide support—one for boosting status and the other for healing. With both support members protected by the Shi brothers, Su Mo and Yu Tianheng would dominate.
If the enemy was too strong, he and Ning Rongrong could even use their martial soul fusion technique.
But considering they had just been rejected by the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, neither Su Mo nor Ning Rongrong would consider returning.
As for the Five Elemental Academies, Tianshui Academy didn't accept male students. The other four elemental academies had members unified by their elemental attributes—fire, wind, etc.—so Su Mo and Ning Rongrong would feel out of place.
It was likely those academies wouldn't accept them either, as their philosophy for forming teams differed entirely.
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