Chapter 143: Studying the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda
The first reason is that Zhou Heng is not an enemy, and by revealing his understanding of martial souls before them, it is clear he can be won over.
Even if the price to be paid is relatively high, as long as the price can be met, then it is not a problem for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
The second reason is that Dugu Bo is currently at level 94, and his strength has increased by an unknown amount compared to level 91.
But the intensity of his toxicity is conservatively estimated to be at least double what it was before.
If Dugu Bo were to be provoked and come to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to release his poison, the inheritance of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda would basically be declared extinct on the Douluo Continent.
Ning Fengzhi would rather grit his teeth and have a real, head-on fight with that old dragon from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family than be secretly targeted by that old poison master, Dugu Bo.
To put it bluntly, Ning Fengzhi is confident that he could handle that old dragon from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family by bringing along the Spirit Douluo-level Honorary Elders and the two Sword and Bone Douluo within the sect.
Even if there were losses, they would be within a predictable range.
But if they encounter Dugu Bo, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would at most be left with only Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo as living beings; even the Spirit Douluo-level Honorary Elders would have no ability to resist under that deadly poison.
If Dugu Bo were to act ruthlessly, it is not certain that even Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo could survive.
He cannot be captured, and he can be moved against even less.
Now, there is only one path laid out before Ning Fengzhi.
That is to let Zhou Heng hold a blade to his neck and let Zhou Heng carve him up freely.
Even if it costs a few hundred million Gold Soul Coins, or giving away one or two Ten-thousand Year Spirit Bones, that is not a problem.
As long as Jian Shu and Bone Shu can break through another level, then the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can at least prosper for another fifty years.
Perhaps during this period, more Protector Douluo can be cultivated, or they might break through again.
If the limitations of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda can be unlocked, it could bring ten thousand years of prosperity to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
"I wonder, little friend Zhou Heng, do you have any research on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul?"
Even though he knew that speaking up like this would make him passive, Ning Fengzhi still chose to speak. In his mind, if he didn't offer up a piece of flesh now, he feared the amount of blood he would have to shed later would be even greater.
Investing in Zhou Heng now before he has grown up is a completely different concept from investing in him after he has already become a powerhouse on the continent.
If he handles it well now, although he cannot say he will make him join his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and become a new generation of Protector Douluo,
he can at least ensure that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will have one more reliable friend on the continent in the future.
Facing Ning Fengzhi's concession, Zhou Heng also revealed a sincere smile.
"What are you saying, Uncle Ning? The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul is famous throughout the continent as the number one Support System martial soul in the world.
It has enjoyed a prestigious reputation on the Douluo Continent for thousands of years, and no other family or sect has been able to shake it.
Before the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, how would I dare to say I have an understanding of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul?
It is just that I have a few humble opinions of my own."
Ning Fengzhi and Zhou Heng smiled like two foxes, while Ning Rongrong at the side was completely confused, not knowing what was going on.
Lou Gao simply played dead on the side, holding the Small Gold Ball Zhou Heng had given him and studying it there, completely ignoring everything else in the room.
Ning Fengzhi took a token from his Storage Soul Guidance Device and placed it into Zhou Heng's hand.
The token itself was crafted from some rare ore and was about an inch in size; one side was carved with the pattern of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul, while the other side was carved with the scene of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's mountain gate.
The level of carving was as if it were natural, carrying a hint of spiritual energy; it must have been the work of some reclusive top-tier master.
Seeing that Zhou Heng had accepted the token, Ning Fengzhi then began to explain.
"This is the Seven Treasure Token of my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. The holder of this token has a status within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect equivalent to an Elder of our sect, second only to me, the Sect Master, and the two Protector Douluo.
Appearing with this token at chambers of commerce and restaurants belonging to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will exempt you from all expenses.
If you need to dispatch Spirit Masters of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, holding this token allows you to command any Spirit Master belonging to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect below the level of Soul Saint.
Except for matters opposing the laws of the continent, all will be protected by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
This level of Seven Treasure Token is something that only those Spirit Douluo-level Honorary Elders within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect possess; every single Seven Treasure Token is an extremely important item for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
If Zhou Heng were to use the Seven Treasure Token to run amok on the continent, it would also have a huge impact on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Once it falls into the hands of someone with ulterior motives, there is no telling how much damage it could cause to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
That Ning Fengzhi could choose to hand one of them to Zhou Heng was also a decision made with great resolve.
This was no longer just for the sake of Dugu Bo, but because Ning Fengzhi truly valued Zhou Heng.
After Ning Fengzhi took a step back first, Zhou Heng also chose to give Ning Fengzhi some face; he accepted the Seven Treasure Token, then looked at Ning Fengzhi and said sincerely.
"Actually, some time ago, I had some desire to study your sect's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul, and at the same time, I have heard of the special nature of your sect's Baoyu Beast Martial Soul.
I had intended to visit in the future to request a look.
Now that I have met Sect Master Ning, there is no time like the present; may I observe the famous Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul?"
"Many thanks, little friend Zhou Heng." Ning Fengzhi summoned his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul, and seven soul rings—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black—emitted light, and the aura of a Soul Saint was no longer concealed.
Although for low-level Spirit Masters, a Soul Saint's aura alone is enough to make them unable to move,
Zhou Heng is actually a Title Douluo wearing the skin of a quasi-Soul King, and who knows what kind of thing is nested inside.
To Zhou Heng, Ning Fengzhi's aura was like a breeze brushing against his face, with no presence at all.
He reached out his hand, took the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda from Ning Fengzhi's hand, and closed his eyes to feel it carefully.
Zhou Heng peering into the essence of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was equivalent to peering into the essence of Ning Fengzhi.
Even though Ning Fengzhi is an old fox, facing this kind of unprecedented experience, he still subconsciously felt resistance.
But after just a moment of resistance, Ning Fengzhi immediately suppressed his instinctive reaction and allowed Zhou Heng to observe his origin.
Only in his heart did Ning Fengzhi make a firm decision: if he needed to have his martial soul observed in the future, he would try his best to find someone else to replace him.
Those clan uncles in the family who have been stuck at level 79 for decades and have only one breath left are always shouting about contributing to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; presumably, they wouldn't mind being studied in his place.
Ning Fengzhi's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is the best among the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial souls; its strength and purity are top-tier, and every soul ring is of the highest quality for an ordinary Spirit Master, providing a huge amplification to the martial soul.
Zhou Heng felt the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and within that crystal-clear pagoda body, he felt an aura capable of carrying the laws.
After the first investigation, Zhou Heng discovered that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is essentially a quite pure non-attribute martial soul.
It has no bias, no specialty, and no attributes; essentially, it is just an amplifier that accepts laws and amplifies them.
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