Chapter 24: Meeting Ning Fengzhi

The next day, after finishing classes at school, Yang Xiong went straight to find Ning Rongrong.

"Rong Rong classmate, I have something to discuss with you alone; do you have time now?"

Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up at the words: "Xiao Xiongzi, have you perhaps discovered something good?"

But as soon as she finished speaking, Ning Rongrong covered her mouth, glanced at the others nearby, and after a moment nodded: "I have time, I have time."

The two went to a secluded path; after confirming no one was around, Ning Rongrong finally spoke: "Xiao Xiongzi, your insight is impressive. What secret thing do you have to tell me?"

Yang Xiong hesitated briefly before saying: "Rong Rong classmate, could you take me to see Sect Leader Ning? I have something to submit to the sect."

Ning Rongrong asked, a bit puzzled: "Can't you give it to me directly? I can forward it to my father; it's the same."

Yang Xiong's expression turned serious: "These items are rather special; I need to present them to the Sect Leader myself, and they aren't suitable to reveal in front of outsiders."

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Ning Rongrong repeatedly said that just telling her would be enough, but Yang Xiong also insisted that the matter was too dangerous now and involved sect secrets, and must not be disclosed lightly.

Finally, Ning Rongrong pursed her lips: "Xiao Xiongzi, you're being such a troublemaker. Believe it or not, I'll tell my father that you bullied me, and then you'll be in trouble."

Yang Xiong fell silent for a moment, stepped back three paces from Ning Rongrong, instantly gathered countless soul power into a pale blue sphere in his hand, then dragged the sphere and slammed it onto the ground, instantly forming a pit about one meter in diameter.

One must know the floor was made of stone slabs, which shows how formidable this technique's power is.

Ning Rongrong's eyes showed surprise: "Xiao Xiongzi, are you talking about this Self-Created Spirit Skill? I didn't see you use a Soul Ring just now; could anyone use it?"

Yang Xiong nodded: "Yes, I call it Spiral Sphere. Ordinary Soul Grandmasters can cultivate it, but its cultivation is too complex and of great significance, which is why I need you to take me to see the Sect Leader."

Ning Rongrong's expression grew a bit serious. Although she has the highest Soul Power Level in the class, the Qibao Liuli Pagoda Weapon Soul is inherently non‑aggressive, which is her biggest flaw and also the greatest flaw of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. Yang Xiong's displayed Self-Created Spirit Skill seems quite powerful; if she could learn it, she would gain offensive capability.

"Xiao Xiongzi, why don't you teach me first, so I can demonstrate it directly to my father later?"

A faint bitter smile appeared on Yang Xiong's face: "Rong Rong classmate, I practiced this technique for several years before mastering it; the process is quite complex and demands high soul power control, which is why I want to meet the Sect Leader in person."

"Moreover, to learn this technique one must at least attain the Five Apertures Scattered Heart of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's Divided Mind Control; otherwise cultivation is impossible."

"Besides, I have the Sect Leader's token in my hand, which would allow me to request an audience directly; it's only because you're my classmate that I told you in advance."

Ning Rongrong, hearing this, didn't hesitate: "Let's go; I'll take you straight to see my father."

Soon, under Ning Rongrong's guidance, Yang Xiong arrived at a core area of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, though it was not the place Ning Fengzhi had summoned him to previously.

The two entered a lavish villa; the entire residence was exquisitely crafted, grand and majestic, like a terrestrial fairyland, even a simple stone was priceless.

"This is my home; my father, Sword Grandpa and Bone Grandpa should be waiting for me to eat, so you can meet them as well."

Yang Xiong was only a bit surprised and said nothing further.

Sure enough, shortly after arriving at Ning Rongrong's splendid hall, Jian Douluo, Gu Douluo and Ning Fengzhi were seated at the dining table, though the dishes hadn't been served yet.

Seeing the three sect elders, Yang Xiong quickly bowed: "Greetings, Sect Leader, Sword Elder, Bone Elder."

Jian Douluo (and Gu Douluo) merely looked at Ning Rongrong with indulgent affection, seemingly paying no attention to Yang Xiong's arrival.

But Ning Fengzhi smiled: "Yang Xiong, this seems to be your first time coming to our home with Rong Rong; consider it your own home and come visit more often."

Yang Xiong felt embarrassed at those words; these big shots were a bit hard to approach.

Ning Rongrong's face showed a hint of pride: "Father, I have good news; Xiao Xiongzi has something to submit to the sect, so I brought him to our home on purpose."

Ning Fengzhi was also pleased; the last time Yang Xiong submitted the secret of Whale Glue, the sect's overall strength increased, and he didn't expect another submission so soon.

"Yang Xiong, have you discovered another secret like Whale Glue? Rest assured, the sect will never shortchange you."

Yang Xiong said: "Honored Sect Leader, in recent years I've devised a Self-Created Spirit Skill; even ordinary Soul Grandmasters can cultivate it, perhaps it will benefit the sect."

Ning Fengzhi and the other two showed a hint of disappointment upon hearing this; all present were top masters of the Soul Master World, especially Jian Douluo's Seven Kill Sword Technique, renowned as the strongest in the Soul Master World. They couldn't imagine a ten‑year‑old child creating such an astonishing Self-Created Spirit Skill that could even aid the sect.

Gu Douluo's face darkened slightly: "Yang Xiong, you're still young, the golden time for enhancing soul power; you needn't be so obsessed with a Self-Created Spirit Skill. Instead of wasting time on it, you should quickly improve your soul power."

Yang Xiong quickly replied: "Thank you, Bone Elder, for the guidance. My Self-Created Spirit Skill is somewhat special; even Support Spirit Masters can use it."

The others were surprised, especially Ning Fengzhi, whose expression turned serious: "Yang Xiong, is what you say true? Even Support Spirit Masters can use it?"

Yang Xiong nodded: "Yes, although it has a certain difficulty and demands very fine soul power control, Support Spirit Masters can cultivate it, and indeed any Soul Grandmaster might be able to cultivate it."

"Sect Leader, could you find a place to demonstrate it?"

Gu Douluo flickered, and in an instant stood before Yang Xiong: "With me here, you can demonstrate on the spot. Use your Self-Created Spirit Skill to attack me; I want to see its true power."

Yang Xiong didn't hesitate; he quickly gathered a pale blue light sphere in his hand, accompanied by a rapid tearing sound, and with all his might hurled the Spiral Sphere at Gu Douluo.

Gu Douluo seemed enveloped by a force; Yang Xiong's Spiral Sphere appeared to encounter resistance and could not continue forward.

Yet the soul power rotating within the Spiral Sphere moved at extreme speed, piercing the aura surrounding Gu Douluo and striking his chest; Gu Douluo's body only trembled slightly and showed no further reaction.

Yang Xiong knew clearly that Gu Douluo had likely only displayed the soul power of a Soul Elder or Great Soul Master; otherwise, with such a title's strength and physique, he could not have approached.

But the scene fell silent instantly, the surroundings utterly still, as if even the sound of a needle dropping could be heard.

(End of Chapter)