Ning Fengzhi sighed and said, "Rongrong, since you understand everything, I think you should know that Spirit Hall is divided into two factions..."
Ning Fengzhi paused, then continued, "Besides the faction led by Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong, Spirit Hall also secretly harbors the Hall of Worship, and the Great Elder of the Hall of Worship is Qian Daoliu! A Level 99 Titled Douluo!"
Every power has its internal spies. Although Ning Fengzhi's understanding was not complete, he generally grasped the situation. For some unknown reason, Bibi Dong and the Hall of Worship had a conflict. Such a matter could be hidden from most people, but not from the "eyes" Ning Fengzhi had sent.
Ning Rongrong nodded upon hearing this, saying, "I know. The Qian family has served the Angel God for generations. Besides Qian Daoliu, the Hall of Worship also has many Titled Douluo!"
Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly and said, "Uncle Sword later told me that Lin Chen's strength is not weaker than Qian Daoliu's!"
"How is that possible!" Ning Rongrong exclaimed in disbelief. Because Qian Daoliu served the Angel God, he could use some divine force, so his strength had already reached demigod level. Currently, in this World, Qian Daoliu is the closest person to a god. As long as a deity doesn't appear, Qian Daoliu is practically invincible. Now, Ning Fengzhi was telling her that Lin Chen's strength was higher than Qian Daoliu's. Did that mean Lin Chen's strength had at least reached demigod level?
Ning Rongrong suddenly became confused. Through her conversation with Ning Fengzhi, Ning Rongrong had confirmed that the changes on Douluo Continent were caused by Lin Chen. Whether it was the Encyclopedia of Martial Soul Cultivation or the various changes in Heaven Dou, it was like a conspiracy targeting Tang San. All of this made her shiver. Tang San's changes in this life were already vastly different from his previous life. Regardless of Tang San's Xuantian Treasure Record or the poison of his Spirit, they seemed unrelated to Lin Chen, yet Lin Chen's shadow seemed to be everywhere.
And this precisely proved that Lin Chen possessed extraordinary wisdom. A person with wisdom is not terrifying, but what is terrifying is that he not only possesses extraordinary wisdom but also has unrivaled strength. Such a Lin Chen made Ning Rongrong feel a deep sense of powerlessness!
"Rongrong, what are your plans next?" Ning Fengzhi asked.
Ning Rongrong pondered for a moment upon hearing this, then said, "I originally planned to take our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to the Sun Moon Continent for development. The Sun Moon Continent has complete soul tool technology. As long as we produce all the Hidden Weapons, we will definitely be able to establish a firm foothold on the Sun Moon Continent. But now that I've heard what you said, I don't know what to do either."
Ning Fengzhi said with relief, "Your idea is excellent. According to what you said, the Tiandou Royal Family has already been secretly controlled by Spirit Hall. This means that two-thirds of the Douluo Continent's land has fallen into Spirit Hall's hands. With Spirit Hall's strength, destroying our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would be incredibly easy, yet they left us a way out. I think as long as we work diligently for them, they won't make things difficult for us in the short term. Currently, it seems that Spirit Hall's unification of the Douluo Continent is inevitable. The worst outcome is that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will join Spirit Hall in the future. But the Douluo Continent is not a place to stay long-term. I, Ning Fengzhi, would rather be a chicken's head than a phoenix's tail. Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has a long heritage, and unless absolutely necessary, I don't want the Sect's legacy to end with me. So, what you said about the Sun Moon Continent is something we must do. Before we establish a firm foothold on the Sun Moon Continent, we must play along to give ourselves enough time to establish ourselves there!"
Ning Rongrong furrowed her brows slightly and said, "Father, I understand all of what you said. My only concern now is Lin Chen. What if Lin Chen also knows about the Sun Moon Continent? What should we do then? This is the real reason I don't know what to do! I always feel like an invisible, giant net is cast over us. We are like pawns, forever unable to jump out of this game!"
Ning Fengzhi smiled and said, "Father is very relieved that you can think of these things. It shows that you have truly grown up and become sensible. Actually, Lin Chen's matter is not difficult to handle, but it might require a sacrifice from you, Rongrong. Father asks you, are you willing to give everything for the Sect's heritage?"
Ning Rongrong was slightly stunned and said, puzzled, "Father, just tell me what you plan to do!"
Ning Fengzhi sighed and said, "Father wants you to marry Lin Chen!"
Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong looked at Ning Fengzhi in disbelief and said, "Impossible, Father, I already have Little Ao. How can you ask me to marry Lin Chen?"
Ning Fengzhi said helplessly, "Rongrong, Father completely understands your feelings for Oscar, but the current situation on Douluo Continent and the previous life you spoke of are completely different. According to you, the fundamental reason why you, Oscar, and your Shrek classmates were able to become gods in the previous life was that you all consumed Immortal Herbs, raising your talents by several times. Father admits that Oscar's talent is good. A food system Spirit Master with innate full spirit power is bound to cultivate to a Titled Douluo as long as no accidents occur. Even if he doesn't become a god, he can live freely for several hundred years. But what about you? Without Immortal Herbs, you will be forever out of reach of a Spirit Douluo. By then, Oscar will still be young, but you will be old and withered. Will he still like you then?"
"I..." Ning Rongrong was completely stunned upon hearing Ning Fengzhi's words. Her beautiful idea of wanting to be with Oscar at all costs was now completely shattered by Ning Fengzhi. And what Ning Fengzhi said was precisely what she was most unwilling to face deep down: lifespan. Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was one of the Upper Three Sects, it was not like the other Upper Three Sects in having its own Titled Douluo. They relied entirely on external retainers of the Sect. The fundamental reason for this was that Spirit Masters with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit could only cultivate to Level 79 Spirit Saint. So, even if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's auxiliary effects were outstanding, it couldn't change the fact that Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit Masters were short-lived.
On Douluo Continent, the average lifespan of ordinary people is about sixty to eighty years. If no accidents occur, Spirit Masters can live up to a hundred years. Titled Douluo start with a lifespan of three hundred years, especially Titled Douluo above Level 95; each level increase adds a hundred years to their life. Limit Douluo like Qian Daoliu of Spirit Hall can live up to a thousand years! (Douluo Dalu 1 setting, please point out any discrepancies, readers!)
And Oscar has cultivation experience from his previous life. If no accidents occur, it will be very easy for Oscar to cultivate to Level 95 or 96 by following the established path!
But what about her, Ning Rongrong?
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