A Thousand Meters in the Sky!
"Killing Sword Technique!"
Chen Yuan attacked with the Killing Sword Technique, and Chen Xin countered with the same technique. With a swing of his sword, Chen Xin slashed out six streaks of sword qi in mid-air.
Unlike Chen Yuan, who relied on various boosts to achieve such power, Chen Xin's casual strikes fully displayed the might of a Titled Douluo.
Two identical "kill" characters collided in mid-air. The sword qi clashed and shattered, and soon the sky returned to calm.
Chen Yuan's face was slightly pale. His soul power was completely depleted, and his martial soul had already retracted into his body. He could only remain suspended in the air thanks to his Golden Feather Wings.
He wasn't upset, however, and instead smiled as he asked:
"Teacher, how was that strike?"
Chen Xin retracted his martial soul and praised:
"Not bad, really not bad. For a Soul Ancestor to elevate his attack power to this level—you've truly mastered the techniques of our Chen family. Moreover, the soul rings you absorbed beyond their limits have given you the foundation for explosive power…"
"Even I find it somewhat unbelievable. Some mediocre Soul Sages could potentially be killed by you."
To kill a Soul Sage, one must unleash power surpassing that of a Soul Sage in an instant. Chen Yuan's strike, even if it only approached the casual attack of a Titled Douluo, still significantly surpassed that of a Soul Sage.
Chen Yuan felt satisfied. This was a strike he had poured all his strength into. He then said sincerely:
"All of this is thanks to your guidance, Teacher."
Chen Xin didn't hold back. He had indeed taught Chen Yuan everything he knew:
"Haha, you've already captured some of my essence. Let's head down first. You've passed my test. Now, let's see what the Sect Master has to say. Yuan'er, if you ever let Rongrong down, I, as your teacher, will be the first to come and whip you."
Chen Yuan nodded with a smile. He was no longer the same person he used to be. As his value continued to grow, he could finally act according to his own wishes. But he had no intention of letting Ning Rongrong down. He said solemnly:
"Teacher, I've said I will protect Rongrong, and I will definitely protect her."
With that, Chen Xin led the way, and Chen Yuan followed closely behind as they descended from the thousand-meter-high sky back to the ground. When they returned, they found not only Ning Fengzhi, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing but also the three deans of the academy—Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhi Lin. After all, the commotion caused by Chen Xin and Chen Yuan's battle hadn't gone unnoticed.
However, on the Douluo Continent, only Titled Douluo and soul masters with flight abilities could fly. Otherwise, even Soul Douluo couldn't break free from the constraints of the earth.
The three deans had come over, and upon seeing Ning Fengzhi, they exchanged glances but didn't say much.
Chen Xin and Chen Yuan landed one after the other. Chen Xin descended directly, while Chen Yuan retracted his Golden Feather Wings and landed steadily on the ground.
Ning Fengzhi asked with a questioning tone:
"Uncle Chen?"
Chen Xin glanced at Chen Yuan and then replied truthfully:
"His strength has improved significantly. He can now hold his own against me in a proper fight."
Ning Fengzhi nodded. Even if Chen Xin's words were somewhat exaggerated, it was clear that Chen Yuan had indeed made great progress.
Additionally, after questioning Ning Rongrong, Ning Fengzhi had learned about Zhu Zhuqing's identity. For the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, this wasn't a problem. In fact, Zhu Zhuqing was also a genius, and bringing her into the sect would only be beneficial.
However, as a father, the entanglement between his daughter, Chen Yuan, and Zhu Zhuqing could easily become a messy situation.
He had no choice but to set aside emotions and approach the matter purely from a standpoint of benefit. Ning Fengzhi then said gently:
"Dean Meng Shenji, Dean Bai Baoshan, Dean Zhi Lin, I've come uninvited this time to check on our sect's disciple. Could we have a private conversation?"
Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhi Lin all smiled and nodded in agreement, then tactfully took their leave.
Once there were no outsiders, Ning Fengzhi got down to business:
"Chen Yuan, I've already heard from Rongrong that the immortal herb she consumed was brought back by you from the Poison Douluo. You don't need to be nervous. Whether for Rongrong or for the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, this is a great contribution."
At this point, a flash of fervor appeared in Ning Fengzhi's eyes:
"Immortal herbs are precious. They can enhance soul power and even promote martial soul evolution. I wonder if the Poison Douluo has any more. Can you bring back another one?"
Chen Yuan understood Ning Fengzhi's thoughts. It wasn't strange for him to think this way, as Ning Fengzhi was also limited by his martial soul's flaw, stuck at level 79 soul power.
In truth, judging by actions rather than intentions, Ning Fengzhi had treated him well. His teacher, Chen Xin, had also taught him everything he knew. If the opportunity arose, Chen Yuan wouldn't mind helping them reach greater heights.
However, immortal herbs had to match the user's attributes. The herbs suitable for the Shrek Seven Monsters might not be suitable for them.
Chen Yuan said solemnly:
"These special herbs are immortal herbs if their attributes match, but they become poisonous herbs if they don't. Someone knowledgeable needs to carefully identify them. I still have some influence with the Poison Douluo. The next time I see him, I'll bring it up."
The next meeting would likely have to wait until Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan returned from the Star Luo Empire. On the continent, apart from Tang San, only the Spirit Hall's Chrysanthemum Douluo and the Po Clan's Yang family had some knowledge of rare herbs.
Only by obtaining the Po Clan's legacy could the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye truly become a treasure trove.
Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi suppressed his excitement. He knew this matter couldn't be rushed. It wasn't as if Chen Yuan could bring back an immortal herb from the Poison Douluo the day after being asked.
He then made a gesture, taking out a golden soul coin card from his storage soul tool and handing it to Chen Yuan:
"Chen Yuan, you've made a contribution to the sect, and the sect cannot ignore it. No matter how you obtained the immortal herb from the Poison Douloro, it's your ability. This soul coin card can be exchanged for 1 million gold soul coins at any bank on the continent. It's the sect's personal reward to you."
"In the future, as long as you can bring back immortal herbs, no matter what demands the Poison Douluo has, the sect will cover them. This is for the overall benefit of the sect."
Chen Yuan didn't refuse. In any world, money wasn't everything, but without money, nothing could be done. Having some funds on hand was always a good precaution. He nodded and said:
"Sect Master, I will do my best."
Ning Fengzhi nodded, then added meaningfully:
"Chen Yuan, I've brought Rongrong back to you. When she returned to the sect this time, she spoke highly of you. Don't let her down."
Chen Yuan smiled and said:
"Sect Master, Rongrong and I grew up together. How could I ever let her down?"
Ning Fengzhi said no more. In his heart, the interests of the sect far outweighed everything else. He then said to Chen Xin:
"Uncle Chen, let's go. There are still matters to attend to back at the sect."
Chen Xin nodded in agreement, and with that, he and Ning Fengzhi soared into the sky, heading back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect.
(End of Chapter)
Word Count : 1,323
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