The three giants of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect present all had a change in expression.
You Chen, however, looked at Ning Rongrong with an amused expression.
In the original story, it was explicitly stated that Ning Rongrong's initial personality was "bad," and she was later corrected to become "good."
But upon closer thought, it was clear that Ning Rongrong wasn't simply arrogant or looking down on others—she genuinely had the capital to back it up.
At this time, it was uncertain whether there were even thirty Titled Douluos in the entire Douluo Continent combined, and she had two standing behind her, along with a father who was the strongest support-type soul master.
With these three together, they could essentially be considered two Super Douluos.
Even the Martial Soul Hall, which was in a league of its own in terms of strength, only had seven or more experts at the Super Douluo level or above, though one of them was an Ultimate Douluo.
This was a world where strength reigned supreme, the weak were preyed upon by the strong, and hierarchy was rigid.
Titled Douluos were no less than nuclear deterrents in our world, and Super Douluos were even more so.
Ning Rongrong was deeply doted on by her elders, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had never lost its centralized power. Her family status was not something that Yu Xiaogang could compare to in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was not like the other two of the top three sects, which were riddled with internal factions and power struggles. They were a tightly knit group that could unite at any moment.
Such a figure was more esteemed than any princess. Even the emperors of great nations like the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire, upon learning of her identity, would have to put on a friendly and respectful demeanor.
As long as Ning Rongrong didn't do something as outrageous as trampling a national leader underfoot, she could indeed act with impunity.
That was the reality.
If Dai Mubai's father knew that his son had dared to boast about forcing himself on Ning Rongrong, he would probably drag the boy back home and lock him up—especially since, at this time, Dai Mubai believed there were only about ten Titled Douluos on the entire continent.
In reality, what would be the consequences of provoking figures that even this book dares not mention? Ning Rongrong's status in the Douluo world was no lower than theirs.
On the other hand, with such a high status, she was said to be spoiled and willful, but what had she actually done to deserve being ostracized by the entire Shrek Academy?
In essence, there were only two things: one was demanding special treatment, and the other was expressing disapproval and protest against Shrek's training plan.
Comparing her to the truly overbearing figures like the "Arctic Sturgeon" or "My Dad is Li Gang," you would find that Ning Rongrong's issues could even be described as childish.
The former was indeed Ning Rongrong's problem, but the latter couldn't entirely be blamed on her.
What probably shocked Tang San, Xiao Wu, and the others the most was the statement—"Flander, who do you think you are? Just a mere Soul Saint."
They were shocked that Ning Rongrong dared to look down on a Soul Saint.
After acknowledging the survival-of-the-fittest social relations of the Douluo Continent, their disdain and questioning of Ning Rongrong were normal. They just didn't connect the dots to where Ning Rongrong's confidence to say such things came from.
They only knew that Ning Rongrong came from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but they didn't know she was the sect's little princess.
Flander, in essence, was using his authority to coerce the other students into suppressing Ning Rongrong.
As is well known, in such situations, whether the reasoning is correct is irrelevant. What matters is not the reasoning, but the authority.
Flander didn't convince Ning Rongrong with reasoning; he merely used the student body to gaslight her.
Even if such education could correct a flaw in one's character, it's hard to consider it right.
In You Chen's view, Ning Rongrong actually had the same issue as Dugu Yan before.
Having the backing of Titled Douluo experts for so long had cultivated a somewhat aloof personality.
Simply put... she looked down on everyone at Shrek.
For a group of people she looked down on, there was naturally no need to hold back.
This was also why Flander's words hit her so hard.
Because she didn't want to believe that the people she looked down on were actually a group of super geniuses.
But... who could have guessed? A run-down, trashy academy, yet it gathered the children of destiny? Without the omniscient perspective, it really wasn't that easy to figure out.
In You Chen's view, Ning Rongrong's issues were much smaller than Dugu Yan's.
Why? Because she could hide, she could deceive. Simply put, although she was still young, she had already learned to disguise herself and adapt to the situation. This already surpassed countless peers.
At least You Chen quite admired such a personality, huh, definitely not because he himself liked to deceive and trick...
As for what Flander said about not being able to find trustworthy teammates to protect her as a support-type soul master, in You Chen's view, that was all nonsense.
With Ning Rongrong's looks and status, how hard would it be to cultivate simps?
As for the saying that the strong have integrity and won't be deceived? Long Xiaoyao had something to say about that.
The strong in Douluo Continent didn't need to cultivate their minds.
You Chen, well-versed in the art of acting, had a lot to say on the matter. As long as you mastered the ability to speak human language to humans and ghost language to ghosts, sincerity was completely unimportant.
Was a Ning Rongrong who fit the stereotype of a virtuous and gentle woman really better than a cunning and lively little princess? You Chen didn't think so.
He believed that Flander's educational standards were just too poor, and to meet Ning Fengzhi's KPI requirements, he used the simplest and crudest methods.
It's like in modern society, many parents always say that enduring hardship leads to becoming a superior person, but in reality? They've endured a lifetime of hardship and haven't seen their lives turn out that great.
If it's not necessary to endure hardship, why seek it out? If they like to encourage others to eat crap so much, why don't they eat it themselves until they die?
Most children have their edges worn down not because they've matured, but because life and the environment forced them to.
If one could maintain a youthful and innocent mindset for a lifetime, who wouldn't want to?
But most people can never return to that simplicity where just hearing the sound of cicadas brought joy.
"Rongrong, step back!" Ning Fengzhi's stern shout.
The unprecedented serious expression made Ning Rongrong, who thought she was mentally prepared, freeze in shock, and the lines she had prepared were suddenly forgotten.
"Apologies, senior."
Chen Xin also hurriedly apologized to You Chen: "This is Fengzhi's daughter, she's still young and doesn't understand, I apologize on her behalf!"
Seeing her respected Grandpa Chen bowing to You Chen, Ning Rongrong finally snapped out of it: "Grandpa Chen..."
She looked around, her eyes meeting the somewhat helpless gaze of Gu Rong, realizing she had made a mistake, and quickly lowered her head: "S-sorry."
You Chen slightly narrowed his eyes, looking at Chen Xin, and said, "Chen Xin, in your eyes, am I someone so petty that I would take offense at a little girl who hasn't even grown up yet?"
"Uh..."
Chen Xin was at a loss for words.
How does one respond to that?
It was Ning Fengzhi who was quick-witted, his eyes darting as he hurried forward to flatter: "Senior, your magnanimity is vast. When we strayed from the path and bullied the weak, you not only chose not to retaliate, but instead promptly corrected us with your wisdom and compassion, pulling us back onto the right path. Your noble character is truly a model for us soul masters! Such breadth of mind, such virtue, you are the guiding Azure Star for us lost souls! Uncle Chen's words were just out of momentary indignation for the disrespect to our admiration! It has nothing to do with whether you took offense!"
Ning Rongrong was dumbfounded. Before entering this room, she couldn't have imagined in a hundred years that she would see her dear father acting like a bootlicker.
But who would have thought the next moment...
Chen Xin followed up with a sigh, as if Ning Fengzhi had truly hit the nail on the head, gazing at You Chen with longing eyes and saying, "Yes, senior's martial virtue is so abundant, among all the soul masters' virtues, senior holds eight pecks, and the rest owe two pecks!"
You Chen had always thought that such flattery was very stiff and awkward, but occasionally experiencing it, he inexplicably found it quite exhilarating...
At this moment, he leisurely stroked his non-existent beard.
Ning Rongrong was, after all, a clever girl.
After a brief moment of stupor, she also hurried forward, bowing in apology: "Sorry, senior, the power you displayed earlier was really, really too powerful, I truly thought my two grandpas were about to be done for, and in my panic, I offended you."
Her tone still carried a hint of resentment, but on the other hand, it also contained some flattery.
From the flattering words of Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin, Ning Rongrong felt she had a rough understanding of You Chen, knowing that this senior was likely not a bloodthirsty person, and immediately began to scheme a bit more.
She might not have seriously analyzed it to conclude that such a slightly presumptuous apology could bring them closer, but she instinctively knew how to say the right thing at the right time.
Even Ning Fengzhi felt a bit nervous because of Ning Rongrong's words, but You Chen really didn't flare up, instead gently patting Ning Rongrong's head and smiling, "Cute little girl, I accept your apology."
Ning Rongrong felt a slight secret joy.
"But..."
Before Ning Rongrong could be happy for long, You Chen's tone suddenly turned heavy, saying, "I once gave a junior who offended me a piece of advice, and today, I will also give you a word—some clever tricks can indeed bring you extra benefits, but in front of the strong, you'd better put away your clever tricks! The strong can be tolerant and forgive your offense, but they can also erase your life with a single word! Respect! Only by respecting the strong can you respect your own life!"
A powerful aura only enveloped this reception room.
Ning Rongrong's face turned pale, but under You Chen's precise control, although she was sweating profusely, trembling with fear, she did not faint.
The three of the Sword, Bone, and Pagoda all showed grave expressions, but none of them made a move.
They could see that You Chen was teaching Ning Rongrong the truth of this world!
And even... this could be a warning to them.
The invisible pressure dissipated at some point, and by the time Ning Rongrong caught her breath, the figure was already gone.
With immense trepidation, she somewhat unwillingly looked at the Sword and Bone duo and asked, "Grandpa Chen, Grandpa Gu, that... senior, is he really that powerful?"
Chen Xin showed a grave expression and said seriously, "Rongrong, I know you're upset and angry, but you must understand, senior's actions just now were indeed out of goodwill! I hope you don't misunderstand this and harbor resentment towards senior!"
Gu Rong also silently nodded: "Rongrong, I agree with Chen Xin."
Ning Rongrong did indeed have some hidden resentment, even though rationally she knew the other party meant well, emotionally it was hard to accept. After all, until this moment, her life had never had a moment of dissatisfaction.
But seeing Chen Xin and Gu Rong's unusually serious expressions, and even their rare agreement in educating her, Ning Rongrong was also startled and quickly nodded repeatedly: "I understand. Grandpa Chen, Grandpa Gu, I know that senior is indeed a kind and generous person, otherwise I wouldn't have said such things."
Ning Fengzhi, however, snorted coldly and said, "Uncle Chen, Uncle Gu, you've spoiled Rongrong too much. Rongrong, I ask you, how can you be sure your judgment is correct? You didn't see, your father and Uncle Chen were both sweating profusely earlier. Do you want to scare us to death?"
Ning Rongrong, being lectured by Ning Fengzhi like this, unhappily lowered her head. But she didn't say anything more. She knew she was indeed in the wrong this time.
However, even the two grandfathers who doted on her the most had no time to care about Ning Rongrong's emotions at this moment.
Gu Rong supported his knees and sighed deeply: "Honestly, where did such a strong person come from? Not just this senior, but the entire Beast Soul Commerce gives off this feeling..."
After clearing the relationship between the Beast Soul Commerce and Prince Xue Xing, the background of the Beast Soul Commerce became hazy again.
Ning Fengzhi, who was beside him, furrowed his brows and slowly voiced his speculation: "To be honest, similar to this senior, a force that previously had no news at all, as if it came out of nowhere, there is indeed one..."
Chen Xin's eyes flashed with brilliance, and he blurted out: "Are you talking about—Sky Net!?"
With this conclusion, the three giants present all showed grave expressions.
Without a doubt, in the upper echelons of this world, there was an unspoken understanding—Sky Net was likely an adversary of the Martial Soul Hall.
The specific reasons had been repeated countless times before, so there's no need to elaborate further here.
Ning Fengzhi vaguely realized that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect—no, the entire continent—seemed to be about to be drawn into a huge whirlpool.
He silently looked at the still confused Ning Rongrong and thought to himself, 'It seems the transformation plan for this little devil needs to be expedited.'
Ning Fengzhi had already considered sending Ning Rongrong to Shrek Academy for education ahead of schedule.
After escorting Ning Rongrong out of the reception room, Ning Fengzhi asked with a furrowed brow, "Uncle Chen, Uncle Gu, how are you two now?"
The two guardians of the sect exchanged glances and gave a not-so-good answer.
Chen Xin said, "Gu Rong's injuries are as you saw. Although he was saved by that senior, it was ultimately a senior who used a hundred-thousand-year soul skill to save him. Even if he appears healed on the surface, it will take at least half a year to fully recover to his peak. As for me..."
Chen Xin slightly lowered his head, his expression a mix of joy and helplessness: "Although it doesn't show on the surface, my Martial Soul has actually been quite injured. It will probably take a year or two before I can recover. However, I have also benefited greatly from this battle, and once I've recuperated, I may be able to take another step forward!"
By the end, Chen Xin had regained the sharpness of a swordsman, his eyes shining brightly.
Gu Rong, looking at his old friend's high spirits, was both happy and somewhat jealous, and sighed, "It seems this old bone is really going to be left far behind by you..."
...
On the other side, You Chen, in a pleasant mood, had already left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, with two peerless beauties in his arms, embarking on the journey back.
In fact, the reason he had been so agreeable earlier, apart from having already decided to make the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect his subordinate, was also because of—the mastery of the perfect state.
Chen Xin could be said to be the first person You Chen had encountered since his transmigration who had triggered the Spiritual Realm Burst state in battle.
His soul-burning burst had given You Chen quite a bit of inspiration and insight.
In scientific research, what one fears most is not mistakes, but "no change at all."
The imperfect state that Chen Xin displayed under intense determination, instead, gave You Chen a clearer understanding of true perfection.
When Chen Xin performed the fusion of man and weapon, there was already a hint of touching the Spiritual Realm, and You Chen, following his instincts, also used the Spiritual Realm Burst, ultimately successfully grasping this opportunity.
He was already just one step away from the perfect state, and with the collision of their powers, he finally took that step.
Thus, the current You Chen, even after just using the Spiritual Realm Burst, did not feel the slightest bit of weakness.
'Soul power, body, spirit—the operation of the three is almost perfect, and the three energies have achieved a lossless self-circulation within the Martial Soul.'
Comparing the passive power operation of the Seagod Spirit, You Chen quickly gained more mastery over the perfect state.
But then, a question naturally arose in his mind.
'Now that I've reached perfection, what's next? Where does the path go from here? Or is this... the end?'
If it were someone else, they might inevitably be lost for a long time.
But You Chen had "Reflecting on the Origin," this special reward that had always pointed him in the right direction, and he was already looking forward to what changes would occur after he stepped into the perfect state and used Reflecting on the Origin again.
...
Time passed quietly.
The battle that took place above the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was witnessed by so many people, and there was no way to hide the news.
This was something that both You Chen and Ning Fengzhi and the others were well aware of.
After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was not like You Chen's Beast Soul Commerce; no matter how centralized the power was, it was impossible to avoid having some bad apples who would sell and leak information for their own benefit.
The news that behind the Beast Soul Commerce stood an invincible expert capable of defeating the combined forces of the Sword, Bone, and Pagoda naturally spread quickly.
Many who had been laughing at the Beast Soul Commerce during this period suddenly fell silent, reviewing whether they had done anything foolish during the competition between the two major commerce groups...
Especially those small commerce groups and suppliers who had taken the opportunity to kick someone when they were down, each of them was more or less uneasy.
However, what they didn't know was that the two major commerce groups had already decided to join forces, sweeping all the weak out of the game, and taking complete control of all channels and suppliers.
But one thing was certain.
In the hearts of the people, the Beast Soul Commerce had quietly become a giant force no less than the top three sects, and seemed to have the potential to surpass the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and truly take the place of the Clear Sky Sect.
"Teacher, is this your true strength now? How did you become so powerful in such a short time?"
In the Heaven Dou Palace, Qian Renxue frowned in thought.
Others didn't know the identity of this mysterious expert, but Qian Renxue, who had personally witnessed You Chen abducting Dugu Bo from Prince Xue Xing, how could she not know?
When she received this information, she immediately confirmed that the person who had defeated the Sword, Bone, and Pagoda trio was her teacher.
However, even though she had already experienced You Chen's strength last time, Qian Renxue still found it hard to believe that You Chen could achieve such a feat.
The strength You Chen displayed strength was now approaching that of her grandfather…
This inexplicably made Qian Renxue uneasy.
She began to struggle, to hesitate... wondering if it was the right decision to conceal the matter of her teacher from her grandfather back then. Hesitating whether she should continue to keep You Chen's information hidden.
Hidden behind the scenes, Spiny Pufferfish and Serpent Spear were also silently sweating.
They now realized that when the two of them managed to keep their lives that day, You Chen hadn't just gone easy on them—it was more like he had let them off entirely.
But even so...
Spiny Seahorse Douluo stepped forward and spoke gravely, "Young Master, we've received a message from Spirit Hall. Executive Department Captain Orge, Law Enforcement Department Elite Law Enforcer Kainekis, and Black Robe Bishop Di Wan... all three have disappeared at the same time. More importantly, all three had a close personal relationship with former Professor You Chen. Moreover, the Execution Department has confirmed that You Chen's disciple Yan has recently consumed Natural Treasures—"
"Enough!"
Qian Renxue cut off Spiny Seahorse Douluo with a stern voice. She calmly glanced at him and said, "Ci Xue, I understand what you're trying to say. But you don't need to remind me of what to do! Do you understand?"
"Yes," Spiny Seahorse Douluo replied, lowering his head. His face showed no sign of anger, only calmness.
'Teacher, what exactly are you planning...? You clearly know the relationship between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and me... Or are you purely focused on developing the merchant guild and gathering cultivation resources? No, it doesn't seem like that...'
A flash of pain crossed Qian Renxue's eyes.
'If you truly stand in my way, even if it's you, Teacher, I will definitely...'
Qian Renxue silently made her decision in her heart.
But this apparent resolve was, in fact, just another form of escape. If she had truly been determined to confront You Chen, she should have chosen to disclose the information to Qian Daoliu immediately.
Spiny Seahorse Douluo and Serpent Spear Douluo exchanged a silent glance.
Regrettably, the situation had developed to this point, and You Chen's presence was gradually becoming uncontrollable. This time, they no longer intended to continue hiding things for their master.
They did indeed harbor fatherly affection for Qian Renxue, but at the same time, they also held a firm belief and a strong sense of belonging to Spirit Hall.
...
Divine Realm.
Given the amount of time that had passed in the mortal world, even Poseidon, slow as he was, had begun to notice the abnormality in Bo Saixi.
Especially since Bo Saixi's faith had started to waver dramatically, it would be strange if Poseidon hadn't noticed.
Fortunately, it would still take one or two hours, even by divine realm time, before Bo Saixi was completely tamed by You Chen. Not to mention the time it would take for You Chen to truly cause Bo Saixi's Martial Soul to regress.
Taking advantage of the fact that the connection through the Martial Soul was still intact, Poseidon, as before, did not spread his Divine Sense outward. Instead, he simply observed the state of Bo Saixi's Martial Soul to confirm her condition.
At this sight, he quickly furrowed his brows.
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