Reborn as Ning Rongrong, So What?

"Tokisaki Kurumi? A somewhat strange name," Bone Douluo muttered to himself.

Hearing this, Kurumi raised an eyebrow. "Strange? It was just decided recently. I suppose a skeleton like you wouldn't understand aesthetics."

"Sk-skeleton?!"

"Isn't that what you are?" Kurumi sneered. "Your spatial abilities are so pathetic, it's a waste of your 98th-rank Title Douluo strength. Honestly, it's embarr— "

"Alright, from now on, we'll call you Kurumi. Don't pick fights with everyone. Elder Bone is someone I respect." Before Bone Douluo could retort, Ning Rongrong cut Kurumi off.

"Fine, fine. You're the boss, after all." Kurumi shrugged helplessly. "But you should all be careful of that guy called Di Tian. Seems like he's got someone backing him."

Her words left the group puzzled. Since they didn't know her identity, no one knew how to question her further.

"Just don't die." With that, Kurumi glanced at the main peak of Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School in the distance before dissolving into specks of light.

A voice drifted from the fading glow:

"I'm going back to sleep. Don't wake me up unless it's important. So annoying~"

Just like that, Tokisaki Kurumi vanished before everyone's eyes, leaving behind a crowd of bewildered onlookers.

Gu Rong and the others had some guesses about the girl's identity, but with outsiders like Tang Hao and Qian Renxue present, they couldn't ask openly.

A sharp sword intent suddenly emanated from the main peak of Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. A white speck of light grew closer.

The soul power fluctuations radiating from it shocked everyone present except those from Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Soon, Sword Douluo descended from above, his unrestrained aura like an unsheathed blade.

"Fengzhi, what happened?" Seeing that the core members were unharmed, Sword Douluo sighed in relief.

He had sensed Gu Rong's unstable soul power from afar and rushed over in a panic.

Ning Fengzhi recounted the events to Sword Douluo.

Meanwhile, Qian Renxue and Tang Hao wore grave expressions as they scrutinized Sword Douluo.

Since he wasn't hiding his aura, they could clearly sense his soul power rank.

Sword Douluo, Chen Xin another 97th-rank Title Douluo.

Tang Hao's heart pounded. With Ning Fengzhi's eight-ring Soul Douluo-level boosts, Bone Douluo's strength wasn't inferior to Golden Crocodile's.

Add to that Gu Rong's bizarre martial soul and his absurd spatial abilities who knew if he could use them in combat?

Earlier, facing Di Tian while protecting others had forced them to flee. But in a real fight, Bone Douluo might be terrifying.

And now, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had another 97th-rank Title Douluo.

A few years ago, Tang Hao had met Chen Xin at Notting Academy. Back then, the man hadn't given off such an overwhelming presence.

Frightening…

Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had quietly grown to this level. If not for today's incident, no one on the continent would have known.

Two Title Douluo comparable to 98th-rank powerhouses.

If not for his grandfather Tang Chen's return, even Clear Sky School would pale in comparison.

His elder brother, Tang Xiao once one of Clear Sky School's Twin Stars was only a 97th-rank Title Douluo.

Without mastering the Clear Sky School's secret technique, Ring Explosion, Tang Xiao would likely lose against either of Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's pillars especially with Ning Fengzhi's boosts.

Even in a one-on-one fight at the same rank, Tang Xiao's chances of victory were uncertain.

While Tang Hao's thoughts raced, Qian Renxue remained silent.

"Teacher, you've hidden things from me quite thoroughly."

"An eight-ring Soul Douluo with an Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, plus two 97th-rank Title Douluo elders."

Qian Renxue realized subduing Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would be far harder than she'd thought.

The sect had concealed its strength impeccably even Ning Rongrong had never hinted at it over the years.

Everyone present except those from Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School felt a mix of complicated emotions.

"To think you encountered the Beast God of Star Dou Great Forest… It's fortunate you all returned safely."

Sword Douluo's reflective tone snapped everyone out of their thoughts.

"Teacher, may I ask you a question?" Qian Renxue hesitated before speaking.

"Qinghe, you're my disciple. There's no need for formalities. Ask away."

With Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo's strengths exposed, further concealment was pointless unless they planned to eliminate Tang Hao and Qian Renxue.

But that would be near-impossible.

Tang San and Tang Hao likely had the Asura God's backing, while Qian Renxue seemed tied to the Angel God.

Even ignoring deities, Limit Douluo like Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu were beyond Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's current means to handle.

In truth, had Tokisaki Kurumi not appeared at the end, Ning Fengzhi suspected Gu Rong might have tossed Tang San and the others to Di Tian as bait just to see if the gods behind them would intervene.

But that was mere speculation.

Qian Renxue, still disguised as Xue Qinghe, opened and closed her mouth several times.

Ning Fengzhi smiled. "Qinghe, you want to ask about why Elder Bone, Elder Sword, and I concealed our true soul power ranks, right?"

"Truthfully, it wasn't intentional. But 'the nail that sticks out gets hammered down.' With Clear Sky School in seclusion, if Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School appeared too strong, Spirit Hall might target us."

"We're merchants at heart. There's no need to provoke unnecessary trouble with Spirit Hall."

"Qinghe, rest assured no matter how strong Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School becomes, we'll stand by your side."

"Besides, you never asked about our soul power ranks. Had you asked, Rongrong would've told you."

Without pause, Ning Fengzhi smoothly shifted blame onto his daughter.

Ning Rongrong nearly facepalmed.

Wow, so it's all my fault now? Still, she couldn't refute it in this situation.

After a moment, she added, "Well, Your Highness never asked about Father's strength. I assumed you already knew."

"Father is now an 89th-rank Soul Douluo. He might even achieve the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda a dream of our sect for generations!"

"He was also planning to rename Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School once I grew older. He just hasn't decided on the timing yet."

"I see…" Qian Renxue nodded, though it was unclear whether she believed them.

Ning Fengzhi then used his Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to heal Tang Hao's injuries.

After all, Tang Hao had helped earlier it wouldn't do to stab him in the back now.

As for his Soul Rings, the weakness from Ring Explosion couldn't be healed by the pagoda. Those aftereffects had to fade naturally.

Soon after, Tang Hao bid farewell to Ning Fengzhi and the others, leaving Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School with Tang San and the Golden Iron Triangle.

Qian Renxue, hoping to gather more information, chose to stay behind.