Chapter 424: Ning Tian's Envy
She was about to strike it rich!
That was the only thought flooding Ning Tian's mind. Having seen the future video, how could she not recognize the phantom before her?
Wasn't this the legendary Ye Lao, from another version of Douluo Continent?
At this moment, Ning Tian never expected that the random fragment she had picked up from the grass wasn't just any artifact piece but one that led her to another, the coveted Feihong Sword fragment.
But what shocked her even more was Ye Lao's reaction.
Judging by his expression of disbelief, it seemed that the pagoda cap she had found first was also connected to him?
If that were the case, it would explain why both fragments resonated with each other.
Even though her heart was racing with excitement, Ning Tian didn't dare to interrupt this mysterious figure's thoughts.
She simply stood there, silent and obedient, waiting for him to acknowledge her.
Because she knew whether or not she could rise to greatness, all depended on whether this powerful being found her pleasing or not.
If he disliked her, even though she had stumbled upon his soul fragment, she wouldn't gain a single benefit.
Worse yet, if she annoyed him, she might not even live to tell the tale.
After all, even if he was just a soul remnant, he was still an unimaginable existence one that mortals couldn't afford to offend.
The sword strike that pierced through the stars in the video was proof enough.
Even a mere fragment of such a being still held godlike power beyond comprehension.
Most people would never dare to test their luck against him.
Perhaps a lunatic might try.
But anyone with a shred of common sense would not be so foolish.
The room fell into a deep silence.
Ye Cheng's phantom continued to stare at the pagoda cap fragment in his hand, his expression shifting between emotions uncertainty, nostalgia, regret.
Finally, after what felt like forever, he let out a soft sigh and turned toward Ning Tian.
"You were able to resonate with this fragment," he said. "That means… you're from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, aren't you?"
Hearing his question, Ning Tian shook her head and corrected him.
"Senior, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect ceased to exist long ago," she said respectfully. "Now, we are known as the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"
Ye Cheng looked at her in mild surprise.
"That's strange…," he murmured. "From what I can sense, neither you nor anyone else in your sect possesses the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul. Every single one of you only has the Seven Treasure Pagoda."
He didn't say anything further, but Ning Tian could hear the unspoken words:
How can you call yourselves the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect when no one even has the Nine Treasure Pagoda?
She felt a deep sense of embarrassment as she mentally filled in the blanks.
With a bitter smile, she sighed and explained,
"To tell you the truth, senior… a long time ago, our sect was called the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. But then, a legendary ancestor, Ning Rongrong, broke past the limits of our martial soul and evolved it into the Nine Treasure Pagoda."
"After that, the sect changed its name to honor this achievement."
"However…" She hesitated for a moment before continuing. "Unfortunately, Ancestor Ning Rongrong left no descendants. And after she ascended to the Divine Realm, no one in our sect ever awakened the Nine Treasure Pagoda again."
"Ning Rongrong… so it was her."
Hearing this familiar name, Ye Cheng's eyes flickered with an unreadable emotion.
"Senior, do you… know our ancestor?" Ning Tian asked, surprised.
Ye Cheng's voice was indifferent as he replied,
"If we're speaking in terms of blood relations, then I would be considered her older half brother."
"What?!"
Ning Tian was stunned.
Her mind raced as she processed his words.
Didn't that mean…
He's our ancestor too?!
A wave of excitement surged through her.
She never expected that this legendary Ye Lao would have such a direct connection to her sect!
This was amazing!
However, before she could start calling him 'ancestor', Ye Cheng gave her a cold glance and immediately cut her off.
"Don't even think about it."
He waved a hand dismissively.
"We are from two different worlds. And even in my own world, I was never particularly close with your sect. At most, we share a bit of distant blood relation nothing more."
A bit?! Just a tiny connection?!
Ning Tian resisted the urge to roll her eyes.
According to historical records, Ning Rongrong was the legitimate heir of the sect, and her father was the sect master.
And if Ye Cheng was truly her half brother, that meant his bloodline wasn't just a little connected it was directly from the sect's core lineage!
Then why did he seem so distant and indifferent toward them?
Ning Tian couldn't understand.
But she also wasn't foolish enough to ask about it.
If he didn't want to talk about it, pressing further would only make things awkward.
Instead, she changed the subject.
"Senior, could you tell me why my Seven Treasure Pagoda resonated with this pagoda fragment?" she asked. "Whenever I bathe in its light, I feel peaceful, almost like I'm being reborn."
Ye Cheng looked at the fragment in his hand and sighed.
"Because this fragment," he said, "was once my martial soul transformed into a divine artifact."
"When I ascended to godhood, my martial soul evolved into an artifact."
He glanced at Ning Tian's wide, sparkling eyes and smirked slightly.
"You've already guessed, haven't you?" he said. "I had twin martial souls. One of them was the Nine Treasure Pagoda."
"Because of this, your martial soul resonated with its divine remnants you and it share the same origin."
Ning Tian's eyes shone like a child seeing their favorite toy.
She had already suspected that he had twin martial souls.
And now, it was confirmed his other martial soul must have been Feihong Sword.
A combination of an offensive soul and an auxiliary soul…
What kind of god tier configuration is this?!
Ning Tian couldn't help feeling envious.
Twin martial souls were already incredibly rare.
But to have two souls that perfectly complemented each other?!
She could easily picture it
Ye Cheng could use the Nine Treasure Pagoda to buff himself, increasing his own power to insane levels.
Then, he could wield the Feihong Sword, already devastating on its own, enhanced by his own buffs turning his attacks into something even more terrifying!
And if he ever needed to, he could boost his teammates mid battle while still fighting as an offensive powerhouse.
This is the dream! Ning Tian thought bitterly.
Most support type soul masters wished they had combat abilities.
Nobody enjoyed always being the weak link, constantly relying on teammates for protection.
Most auxiliary soul masters secretly longed to fight alongside their comrades, rather than always being a liability.
And Ye Cheng had the perfect balance of both.
How unfair! she thought.
She wanted that power too.
(End of Chapter)
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