"Tang Hao, you think your reputation alone is enough for the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect to give up a Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast? Isn't that a bit too much?" Sword Douluo's voice instantly turned cold.
Tang Hao seemed to know that his reputation was not proportional to the value of a Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast, but he would not let the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect get Xiao Wu; she was Little San's possession, and could only be his.
Thus, a more powerful Soul Power erupted.
Under the immense Soul Power, the Clear Sky Hammer almost doubled in size, and even its Texture became clearer. Even with only 95th level Soul Power, the oppressive feeling it brought was no weaker than that of the 96th level Sword Douluo.
"How do you compare yourselves to Qian Xunji? I was only just entering the Titled Douluo realm when I caused him to be severely wounded and die."
"Now I am at the 95th level, my strength is greater than ever!"
Tang Hao's words instantly made the atmosphere heavy.
Ning Fengzhi fell into deep thought, weighing the strength of both sides.
Tang Hao and Sword Douluo Chen Xin had a 1-level gap, but the former had a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring.
The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda provided an eighty percent amplification, which, according to theoretical data, could boost Sword Douluo's strength to the 98th level, approaching the 99th level.
However, considering various factors, Sword Douluo Chen Xin's overall strength would actually only increase by 1 level, making him equivalent to a 97th level Titled Douluo.
To be honest, even he himself was not confident whether the 97th level Chen Xin, with two burdens, could defeat Tang Hao.
Because Tang Ritian's battle record was somewhat horrifying.
As the contemporary Clear Sky Douluo, he would certainly know the Clear Sky Sect's secret techniques, a reputation forged through sheer brute force.
Both sides were at a standoff, finding themselves in a difficult situation.
"Haotian Douluo, could you please listen to a few words from me?" At just the right moment, Ning Rongrong spoke up, breaking the tense atmosphere between the two parties.
"You are?" Tang Hao's expression slightly darkened.
"My name is Ning Rongrong, Ning Fengzhi's daughter, and likely the next Sect Master of the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect."
Tang Hao glanced at Ning Fengzhi, who nodded: "That's right, Ning Rongrong is currently the Young Sect Master of the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect."
Although it had not yet been announced, Ning Fengzhi had indeed planned it this way in his heart.
"What do you want to say?"
Seeing Ning Fengzhi nod, Tang Hao asked.
"Lord Tang Hao, how about both sides take a step back?"
"Our Seven Treasures Glazed Sect's main goal is not the Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring and Spirit Bone. It would be great to get them, but it's fine if we don't. The Upper Three Sects are connected, there's no need to reach an irreconcilable point over a Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast."
"Our initial purpose was simply to observe the ring condensation process of a Ten Thousand Year Transformed Soul Beast. The Soul Ring and Spirit Bone are not absolutely necessary."
"Condensation?" Tang Hao was puzzled.
"Exactly." Ning Rongrong nodded, "The Seven Treasures Glazed Sect has always sought the opportunity for the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda to break through to the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. We have recently made some progress and happen to need to observe the ring condensation process of a transformed Soul Beast up close."
"You think I'll believe that?" Tang Hao was silent for a while. There were indeed rumors that the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect had been collecting various medicinal materials over the years, though for what purpose was unclear.
"Why wouldn't you believe it?" Ning Rongrong said, "You didn't kill our disciples left at Notting Academy when we discovered the Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast, so I presume you also don't wish to fall out with the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect, do you?"
"The Upper Three Sects being connected shouldn't just be talk. I have always greatly admired the Clear Sky Sect and Lord Tang Hao, but I am, after all, the Young Sect Master of the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect, and I must also consider the school's interests."
Tang Hao found Ning Rongrong's words very pleasing to hear.
That's right, even if the Clear Sky Sect was reclusive, it still held a formidable reputation on the Douluo Continent.
The second-ranked Seven Treasures Glazed Sect acknowledging the Clear Sky Sect in such a way.
Isn't that proof for the Clear Sky Sect?
Both sides needed a way out. Since the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect offered one, then he would follow suit!
"What are the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect's conditions?"
"How about two Ten Thousand Year Spirit Bones?"
"Ten Thousand Year Spirit Bone!" Tang Hao's face darkened, "Young Sect Master Ning, you certainly dream big."
Spirit Bones were priceless, let alone Ten Thousand Year Spirit Bones.
"It says two pieces, but it's actually just one." Ning Rongrong knew that the other party was unlikely to agree, mainly because they were hard to find, "We've recently been helping the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire investigate a Soul Master named Shi Nian…"
Ning Rongrong told Tang Hao about Shi Nian killing academy students and said that the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect did not have strict evidence to prove his guilt and could not arrest him, hoping that the righteous Clear Sky Douluo would uphold justice.
After killing Shi Nian, bring his Martial Soul-type Spirit Bone back to us.
"Alright, if Shi Nian is as your intelligence suggests, killing innocent academy students, then my Clear Sky Hammer will be justice!" Tang Hao finished speaking, giving Ning Rongrong a deep look. "So, that means I only need to find another Ten Thousand Year Spirit Bone, right?"
"That's right." Ning Rongrong nodded, "We have no requirements for the other Spirit Bone. Anyway, both sides have a way to save face, and everyone benefits, don't they, Lord Tang Hao?"
When you're out and about, you need connections and background.
Why would I, the young lady of a wealthy Sect, risk my life with a reckless man who has nothing to lose and doesn't consider the consequences?
The Ten Thousand Year Spirit Bone is temporarily stored here; it won't lose any weight, and it might even gain some.
"When do you need the Spirit Bone?" Tang Hao inquired.
"The sooner the better. We will be staying in Nuoding City for about a month." Ning Rongrong said, thinking for a moment, "A month later is when the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire is scheduled to become my father's disciple, and we will need to return to the Heaven Dou Imperial City then."
"A Ten Thousand Year Spirit Bone is not easy to find, even if it's just one." Tang Hao murmured after listening.
The Heaven Dou Empire trying to win over the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe becoming Ning Fengzhi's disciple?
He had indeed obtained a very important piece of information.
In that case, falling out with the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect would not be wise. Tang San still needed time to grow, and besides, the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect in the Heaven Dou Empire would also contribute to dealing with Spirit Hall. An enemy's enemy can be a friend.
This little girl from the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect.
Was it intentional or unintentional that she mentioned the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire?
Tang Hao scrutinized Ning Rongrong for a long time.
"Time might not be enough. It's very difficult to find a Ten Thousand Year Spirit Bone in one month," Tang Hao said.
"Our Seven Treasures Glazed Sect has already made concessions first. If we concede further, it will appear as if we are afraid of you, Clear Sky Douluo." Ning Rongrong lowered her voice, "Speaking of which, your old injuries don't seem to have healed. Even if you are a 95th level Titled Douluo now, how much strength can you truly exert?"
"Brat, are you threatening me?!"
A chilling pressure emanated from Tang Hao.
Chen Xin shielded Ning Rongrong, and with School Master Ning's Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda's amplification ability, they suppressed the 95th level Tang Hao in terms of Soul Power.
"I have no intention of threatening you." Ning Rongrong spread her hands.
"Coming all the way to Nuoding City, we can't return empty-handed."
"The Seven Treasures Glazed Sect are merchants. If you want us to keep quiet, there must naturally be a corresponding price." Ning Rongrong's voice paused slightly, "Or are you saying, Lord Haotian, that even with your severe injuries, you are confident you can silence the three of us?"
"That young man named Tang San, he's your son, isn't he? You wouldn't want…"
"Shut up!"
"Yes, yes, yes." Ning Rongrong shrugged.
"Young Sect Master Ning Rongrong of the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect, what are your innate Soul Power and current Soul Power levels?" After a long silence, Tang Hao asked.
"Innate full Soul Power. As for now, it's 19th level." Ning Rongrong displayed her Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, and a solitary hundred-year Soul Ring appeared. Anyway, she couldn't condense a second Soul Ring, and no one would believe it if she said so. Besides, why tell the truth?
After briefly showing Tang Hao the Soul Ring of her Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, Ning Rongrong closed her Martial Soul.
"School Master Ning, you certainly have a good daughter." Tang Hao exhaled a turbid breath, and the outline of the Clear Sky Hammer he held slowly faded and disappeared. "I, Tang Hao, agree to the conditions, and I hope you can do as you said. Otherwise, I will personally visit the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect."
"Of course. Rongrong's words are my decision." Ning Fengzhi had many unanswered questions, but it was not the time to ask them.
Ning Rongrong and the others watched Tang Hao's back as he gradually disappeared into the distance.