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Instead of heading to Tiandou Imperial Academy, Dugu Bo accompanied Ning Tianchen to Seven Treasures Academy.
As for Dugu Yan, disciples from the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect were sent to summon her.
At this moment, all members of the Seven Treasures Team were training on the main field.
During the nearly one month Ning Tianchen had been absent, the Seven Treasures Team continued their regular training. However, the current tactical arrangements were centered around Feng Xiaotian.
After the start of the school term, the academy's affairs weren't as hectic. With the addition of two vice-principals assigned by the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, Ke Jie's workload had significantly lightened. Recently, he had been overseeing everyone's cultivation on the main field.
Simultaneously with Ning Tianchen and Dugu Bo entering the academy, disciples stationed near the academy by the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect immediately returned to the sect to report.
Knowing the training schedule of the Seven Treasures Team, Ning Tianchen and Dugu Bo headed straight for the main field.
The eyesight of a Title Douluo was extraordinary—he could clearly observe the situation on the main field from a great distance.
"The appearance of the Seven Treasures Team is truly impressive. On the battlefield, they would be a formidable squad," Dugu Bo praised without reservation.
Ning Tianchen smiled confidently. "Team morale is just one aspect; the most important factor is combat strength. If you have time, watch a soul battle, and you'll understand how powerful the Seven Treasures Team is."
Dugu Bo didn't respond directly but scanned the field again.
Besides the team members, there were also many ordinary students on the main field.
Though their abilities were weaker, under the guidance of their teachers, each student displayed immense determination.
The learning atmosphere here was clearly unmatched by Tiandou Imperial Academy.
If not for personal obligations, Dugu Bo would have considered sending Dugu Yan to study here.
Suddenly, his gaze fell on Ke Jie.
"Your Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect actually allows a peak Soul Douluo to manage the academy?" Dugu Bo couldn't help but comment.
Previously, he hadn't thought much of Ke Jie's strength. But after his soul power level increased, his perception became far sharper, easily discerning Ke Jie's true capabilities.
In reality, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect had no fewer than three elder-level peak Soul Douluos. Aside from Ke Jie being relatively young, the other two were aging elders who, even if they broke through to become Title Douluos, wouldn't be able to fully utilize their strength.
"The sect's two most important Title Douluos are assigned to different industries, along with the rest of the elders," Ning Tianchen explained.
"No wonder it's one of the top three sects—this kind of foundation far surpasses that of ordinary families," Dugu Bo sighed.
Even if he were to hastily marry and produce a new Dugu family in a short period of time, the entire family's foundation still wouldn't match a single hair of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.
Ke Jie sensed someone probing his strength, quickly turned around, and saw Ning Tianchen and Dugu Bo approaching.
He was delighted and immediately announced, "Everyone, stop for a moment."
"Teacher, what is it?" Feng Xiaotian quickly asked.
Following Ke Jie's pointing finger, everyone noticed Ning Tianchen's figure and immediately brightened with joy.
Ning Rongrong immediately retracted her martial soul and rushed toward Ning Tianchen, throwing herself into his arms.
She pouted cutely, "Tianchen Brother, you left without telling me—I thought—"
"How rude of me!" Dugu Bo couldn't help but sneer softly.
Only then did Ning Rongrong notice Dugu Bo standing beside Ning Tianchen.
She instinctively hid behind Ning Tianchen, eyeing Dugu Bo warily.
"Respectfully greeting Senior Dugu," Ke Jie approached, bowing deeply.
Although the gap between a peak Soul Douluo and a Title Douluo was only one rank, their strengths were incomparable.
Moreover, Ke Jie knew his potential had been exhausted. Breaking through to become a Title Douluo within his lifetime was virtually impossible.
Ning Tianchen couldn't help but scold, "Old man, why are you giving Rongrong such a cold look?"
Old man?
Everyone was stunned.
If this had happened elsewhere, a junior daring to address a Title Douluo in such a manner would have been instantly obliterated.
"Young man, I was just clearing my throat—am I not allowed to do so?" Dugu Bo snorted lightly.
What was going on?
The once fearsome Poison Douluo was apologizing to a junior?
Ke Jie didn't understand the reason, but he dared not neglect the matter. "Senior Dugu Bo, please follow me to the reception room."
Ning Tianchen quickly added, "Principal Ke, Senior Dugu intends to serve as a specially appointed teacher at our academy. Please assist him with the faculty registration procedures. Additionally, if Senior Dugu doesn't wish to teach, the academy must not force him or assign him any other tasks."
Ke Jie looked at Dugu Bo in surprise. Seeing no objection from him, it seemed the matter was settled.
Having a Title Douluo-level teacher would not only boost the students' motivation to cultivate but also greatly benefit future recruitment efforts.
Thinking of this, Ke Jie didn't dare to delay further and promptly led Dugu Bo to the reception room.
After the two left, Feng Xiaotian placed his hand on Ning Tianchen's shoulder. "Brother Tianchen, you're truly impressive—to have formed such a close friendship with a Title Douluo. I'm in awe. Tell me, how has your training been this past month? Shall we spar sometime soon?"
Ning Tianchen smiled at everyone. "No problem. This time, I've brought you something good—it'll guarantee rapid breakthroughs in your soul power levels in a short period."
"Don't boast," Yu Die chuckled, thinking Ning Tianchen was exaggerating.
Ning Tianchen didn't say more but summoned his soul rings.
The moment the four soul rings—yellow, yellow, purple, and black—appeared, everyone couldn't help but gasp.
"Good heavens, how did you advance so quickly?"
"A ten-thousand-year fourth ring—how did you achieve that?"
Knowing everyone was filled with questions, but realizing this wasn't the place to discuss it, Ning Tianchen led everyone into the team's private lounge.
"First of all, during my absence, I did make a deal with Senior Dugu. My increase in strength was part of the reward..."
After a lengthy explanation, everyone finally accepted the existence of immortal herbs.
"So does this mean we also have a chance to rapidly increase our soul power?" Chen Huayu eagerly asked, unable to contain his excitement.
He and Zhu Zhuqing were still some time away from breaking through to Level 30. If they could accelerate their breakthrough without side effects, it would be an absolute blessing.
"Hold on, everyone will get their turn," Ning Tianchen smiled, taking out immortal herbs from his soul-guiding tool.
"Fatty, this Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum is for you."
"This herb strengthens vitality, smooths blood flow, and can forge an indestructible body. It's perfect for aggressive-type beast soul masters like you. Of course, in the future, you should avoid the Spirit Hall's Chrysanthemum Douluo. His martial soul is this very plant, and he's a bit unstable—you mustn't be deceived by him."
Chen Huayu nodded excitedly, already declaring, "Thank you, Big Brother! From now on, I'll follow your lead without question!"
Ning Tianchen glared at him. "Stop spouting nonsense, or I'll kick you to death. Hurry up and go into seclusion."
Chen Huayu grinned, clutching the immortal herb, and entered a nearby secluded cultivation room.
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