Douluo: Seven Asuras

As the only sacred land for soul masters on the Douluo Continent, Spirit Hall's prestige needed no further explanation.

Even more shocking was that Pope Bibi Dong herself had publicly declared that the champion team of this year's tournament would be rewarded with a rare soul bone! That alone was enough to drive soul masters into a frenzy.

"Oh? Chen Feng, do you have such a plan? Tell us more," Ning Fengzhi asked with great interest.

At the side, Ning Rongrong's eyes were wide with curiosity. Before returning home this time, even Tang San's teacher—the one known as the "Grandmaster"—had mentioned the upcoming tournament.

Chen Feng nodded.

"Uncle Ning, I plan to start by finding teammates."

"First of all, I'm ruling out the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy and Star Luo Imperial Academy. Why? Because they already have plenty of talented soul masters and top-notch instructors. Their main rosters are more than capable of contending for the top three—those core team members won't be easily persuaded to leave."

"So instead, I want to focus on recruiting young disciples from independent sects or standout talents from lesser-known teams."

Ning Fengzhi nodded repeatedly. For someone only twelve years old, Chen Feng not only trained diligently and possessed exceptional talent, but even his thinking was sharp and methodical.

He couldn't help but glance at his daughter, then back at Chen Feng, sighing quietly in his heart.

If only I could match Chen Feng and Rongrong together, what a perfect union it would be.

Unfortunately, Bone Douluo had told him that Chen Feng currently had no interest in romance. On the contrary, a young food-type soul master from Shrek Academy, apparently named Oscar, was chasing after Ning Rongrong quite persistently.

Just thinking about that left Ning Fengzhi feeling heavy-hearted.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is already an auxiliary-type martial soul. If her partner is also a support-type, like a food-type soul master... then who will protect Rongrong if danger arises?

After all, although the sect appeared prestigious on the surface, many dark forces were secretly watching them from the shadows.

To make matters worse, the newly instated Pope Bibi Dong had been making sweeping reforms in Spirit Hall recently, souring relations with the two empires. A world-shaking war could break out at any time.

While his thoughts spun rapidly, Ning Fengzhi suddenly smiled and said:

"Chen Feng, since you're building a team, why not bring Rongrong back to the sect and let her assist you?"

Ning Rongrong immediately pouted in protest.

"Father, I'm doing fine at Shrek Academy!"

Ning Fengzhi responded gently,

"Of course I know that. But... don't you want to win the championship of the Continental Soul Master Tournament and prove your abilities to your father?"

"I..."

Ning Rongrong was visibly conflicted.

She had originally left home and joined Shrek Academy out of spite, determined to carve her path without relying on her father.

But now... a young man with championship ambition stood in front of her.

Joining his team would be a perfect opportunity to make her father see her in a new light.

But she hesitated again. After all, her Shrek teammates were also incredibly talented, especially Tang San, a monster among monsters.

Even if Chen Feng surpassed Tang San in personal strength, the tournament was a team competition. Could Chen Feng gather a lineup stronger than the Shrek Seven Devils?

Ning Rongrong was torn, unsure what to decide.

Seeing the conflict on her face, Chen Feng smiled gently and took the initiative.

"Uncle Ning, thank you for believing in me. While I do believe I can win the championship, talk is cheap. I haven't proven anything yet."

"Rongrong, there's no need to rush your decision. Give me three months. In three months, I'll find my teammates and prove to you that I have what it takes to win. How does that sound?"

His calm smile was full of confidence and assurance.

"Oh? Kid, how exactly do you plan to prove it?" Bone Douluo asked with curiosity.

Chen Feng replied,

"Simple. Three months from now, I'll bring my team to challenge the students at Shrek Academy. At that time, the strong and weak will be revealed."

Sword Douluo immediately slapped his thigh.

"Good! That's the way it should be! Recently, there's been chatter around the sect questioning you, saying you're just a twelve-year-old Soul Elder, a kid, and not worthy of being a sect elder."

"It's time to shut their mouths with results."

Ning Fengzhi didn't say anything, but he approved. He nodded at Chen Feng with a look of deep satisfaction.

Ning Rongrong hesitated for a moment, then softly asked:

"Father... if that day comes... would I be allowed to bring someone else into Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"

Ning Fengzhi raised an eyebrow.

"Oh? One of your little Shrek teammates?"

"Mm..."

"As long as it's a battle-type soul master, your father will welcome them with open arms." Ning Fengzhi patted her shoulder and walked away.

Ning Rongrong's face immediately turned pale.

Oscar... was a food-type soul master. Did this mean she and he were... truly not meant to be?

In that moment, Oscar's peach blossom eyes and scruffy stubble appeared vividly in her mind.

Just then, Chen Feng leaned close and whispered,

"Rongrong, did you know there's a soul beast called the Mirror Beast? Its soul ring produces a skill that can mimic another's soul ability."

"Huh? Brother Feng, what do you mean?"

Chen Feng grinned mysteriously.

"Oh, nothing. Just thought... that kind of skill might suit a certain food-type soul master looking to improve his combat power."

Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up.

"Really?! Brother Feng, where can we find this Mirror Beast?!"

Chen Feng shook his head cryptically.

"You'll see in time. Right now, none of us are strong enough to absorb its soul ring—it's a ten-thousand-year soul beast."

"But don't worry. When we're all strong enough, I'll take you to find it—if I have the time, of course."

"Yay! Brother Feng, you're amazing! Thank you!"

Overjoyed, Ning Rongrong jumped into Chen Feng's arms and planted a quick kiss on his cheek.

She was ecstatic. If a Mirror Beast existed, then Oscar's combat limitations would be solved. At that point, how could her father still reject him?

But as the joy settled, she realized... everyone was staring at her.

"Ah!"

Face beet red, she covered her face—even her neck flushed with embarrassment.

"I-I'm going to check what's for lunch!"

She grabbed the excuse and fled the hall like a startled deer.

Inside, the room erupted into hearty laughter.

Ning Fengzhi glanced meaningfully at Chen Feng.

"Rongrong will only grow more beautiful with time... You're not tempted?"

Chen Feng just smiled and shook his head.

"Uncle Ning, I've always seen Rongrong as a younger sister."