Chapter 12: Ning Fengzhi’s Wisdom

"Uncle Sword, are you saying that Xiao Tian was on the verge of collapse, but his second soul intervened to protect its master, forcibly activating a domain, and that's what saved him?" Ning Fengzhi wanted to clarify every detail, as his speculation, if correct, could herald a groundbreaking change for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. "Yes, his Holy Breath Domain is not just as simple as he described it—merely restoring soul power. It also heals injuries and even replenishes mental strength. It's just that he didn't realize this effect because he was in full condition when he used it before!" Chen Xin replied. "That confirms it." Ning Fengzhi became thoroughly excited. "Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, have you ever heard of an auxiliary spirit skill that works even during the absorption of soul rings?" Both men shook their heads in unison. Soul masters reject all external interference while absorbing soul rings. Even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, renowned as the strongest auxiliary martial soul, cannot achieve such a feat. Otherwise, imagine a Soul Elder reaching level 40 and preparing to absorb a soul ring to advance to Soul Ancestor. If a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda soul master boosted their physical strength, soul power, and mental strength to the level of a Soul Ancestor during absorption, wouldn't everyone be able to absorb soul rings beyond their limits? "Wait, that's not right. Then why can Xiao Tian's martial soul skill affect a soul master in the middle of absorbing a soul ring?" The two Titled Douluo finally realized what they had overlooked. "Exactly! That pearl is worthy of being called a god-level martial soul—it has already broken conventional rules. Think about it: as long as Xiao Tian is present, whenever our talented disciples at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan absorb soul rings, they only need to stay within his domain!" Ning Fengzhi reminded them. "That would allow us to cultivate soul masters with soul rings beyond their normal age limits." Chen Xin blurted out, impressed. Truly, their clan leader could immediately pinpoint what he had missed. "Once that happens, within forty years, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan will surpass all sects on the continent, including Spirit Hall. Don't forget, Xiao Tian's martial soul also accelerates cultivation. This effectively raises the aptitude of every member of our clan." Gu Rong was even more exhilarated. Born a beggar, Gu Rong was taken in by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan at his most desperate time. To him, the growth of the clan was more important than anything else. But at this moment, Ning Fengzhi shook his head. "No, not forty years—eighty!" "Why so long?" Gu Rong asked in confusion. "Because before Xiao Tian reaches the level of Titled Douluo, I don't intend to reveal this ability of his. A tall tree attracts the wind. Right now, he is still too weak. Once exposed, it will invite the ruthless pursuit of Spirit Hall, other sects, and even the two empires. No one would tolerate the emergence of an excessively powerful sect. But once he reaches the level of Titled Douluo, no one in the world will be able to match him. Furthermore, when he becomes a Titled Douluo, the Holy Breath Domain will surely evolve into a super domain, and its effects will become even more terrifying!" "Back then, Tang Hao set the record by becoming a Titled Douluo at the age of 44. I'm giving Xiao Tian forty years, which is a conservative estimate. With his aptitude, if things go smoothly, he might not even need that much time. He could even break Tang Hao's record before the age of 40. For the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, forty years is a wait we can afford." Ning Fengzhi spoke with confidence and vision. He didn't care about short-term gains and losses. His eyes were set on a far greater future. Of course, he was unaware of Spirit Hall's future Soul Hunting Plan. Otherwise, he might not have spoken so optimistically. "Haha, you're absolutely right. But when the time comes, the title of the most successful sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan will probably belong to Rongrong." Chen Xin chuckled knowingly. Forty years later, Ning Fengzhi would certainly have stepped down. Currently, the only one in the clan with the qualifications to succeed as sect leader was Ning Rongrong. By then, under her leadership, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan would undoubtedly reach its peak. Centuries later, when people reflected on the past, they would remember the most successful sect leader. As for Ning Fengzhi, besides being recognized as Ning Rongrong's predecessor and father, he might be forgotten. "So what? It's just a title. Whether Rongrong gets it or I get it, it makes no difference." Ning Fengzhi was not only an exceptional clan leader but also a great father. For his young daughter, Ning Rongrong, he had already paved a golden path for her future. After wrapping up this topic, Chen Xin began recounting his encounter with Tang San and the Grandmaster. A Blue Silver Grass paired with innate full soul power—such an unusual combination left a deep impression on him. Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi frowned. "I didn't expect that not only did we discover a once-in-a-lifetime genius like Xiao Tian, but the Clear Sky Clan has also acted quickly." "The Clear Sky Clan? What does this have to do with the Clear Sky Clan?" Gu Rong was baffled by Ning Fengzhi's deduction. How could a Blue Silver Grass be connected to the Clear Sky Clan? "Based on Uncle Sword's information, I've deduced three points. First, that boy named Tang San—his martial soul is likely not Blue Silver Grass but the Blue Silver Emperor, as recorded in our clan's archives." "Second, there's a 70% probability that he possesses twin martial souls." "Third, he is likely the son of Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao!" Ning Fengzhi's statements left the two Titled Douluo utterly shocked. If Xiao Tian were here, he would probably exclaim, "Uncle Ning, are you holding the script?" Chen Xin had only mentioned a name and the Blue Silver Grass. How had Ning Fengzhi deduced so much? Ning Fengzhi continued his explanation. "First, let's talk about the Blue Silver Emperor. While much of the Grandmaster's theory remains unverified, one part is undoubtedly true: the quality of a martial soul corresponds to innate soul power. The ordinary Blue Silver Grass could never satisfy the criteria for innate full soul power. Therefore, it must be the more advanced Blue Silver Emperor!" "Then what about twin martial souls? One Blue Silver Emperor would be enough to meet the innate full soul power requirement. Why assume he has twin martial souls? Twin martial souls are extremely rare," Gu Rong questioned. "This is my deduction based on imagining the Grandmaster's thought process. We all know that twin martial souls have a critical requirement: their quality must be comparable. The Grandmaster's theories are decent, but his strength is too low. He cannot perceive the life force of martial souls. In truth, martial souls are living entities, not inanimate objects. Dragons do not live alongside snakes—this is common sense, but he probably doesn't know this." "Thus, when he met Tang San, he must have reasoned that the ordinary Blue Silver Grass could not account for innate full soul power. There must be another equally powerful martial soul, which led him to take Tang San as his disciple." "However, there's also the possibility that he simply wanted to prove his theory that 'there are no useless martial souls, only useless soul masters.' So, he might have deliberately chosen to mentor someone with only the Blue Silver Grass. That's why I said there's a 70% chance." Ning Fengzhi's theoretical prowess was terrifyingly sharp. If there were a divine seat for the God of Wisdom in the divine realm, he would undoubtedly qualify to compete for it.