The time of one incense stick passed in the blink of an eye.
At that moment, Ning Fengzhi spoke up in a clear voice.
"Uncle Bone, the time of one incense stick is up. This friendly spar ends here—please stop."
Just like that… it was over?
Gu Rong froze briefly, then looked at Yin Zhang hovering in the air opposite him and let out a long sigh.
"Fine, fine. Kid, this time, you can be considered the winner."
Seeing Gu Rong withdraw the Bone Dragon Spirit behind him, Yin Zhang finally let out the breath he had been holding. Just moments ago, he had seriously considered activating Mega Evolution, but remembering that it was still one of his greatest trump cards, he ultimately restrained himself.
This Spirit spar had truly allowed him to gain a clear understanding of his own strength.
After two-thirds of the incense stick had burned away, Gu Rong—aside from not using any Spirit Abilities above the fourth—had already employed many of his techniques, including his full Titled Douluo pressure.
Fortunately, Yin Zhang possessed multiple powerful items. The Overlord Reboot and the Holy Grail had played a crucial role, allowing him to endure until the end.
While Chen Xin and Ning Fengzhi had some understanding of Yin Zhang, it was not especially deep. Gu Rong, however, now had a far clearer grasp of just how terrifying this young man was.
Yin Zhang understood this as well. If he lingered any longer and these people suddenly decided to keep him here, the situation could become extremely dangerous.
After the spar ended, Yin Zhang did not intend to put himself at risk.
Once he had caught his breath, he took Dugu Bo and Qiangu Yunying with him and bid farewell.
Watching the three figures disappear into the distance, Gu Rong sighed helplessly.
"This kid is truly frightening. To endure like that just now… he has the most terrifying talent I've seen in decades. Given enough time, I definitely won't be his opponent."
Chen Xin felt the same, his expression filled with regret.
"Yes. Letting him leave like this is truly a pity. But under the circumstances, we had no choice. Watching him walk away today, I feel that in a few years… we'll regret this."
Ning Fengzhi's usually composed face looked somewhat unsettled as he spoke softly.
"There's no alternative. Right now, Dugu Bo and Spirit Hall are intertwined. If we truly tried to keep them here, not only would we gain nothing, but if even one person escaped, Spirit Hall would annihilate my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. That would be the destruction of the Sect. It can only end this way."
After Ning Fengzhi finished speaking, both Gu Rong and Chen Xin nodded in agreement.
Once Ning Fengzhi steadied his emotions, he continued.
"Alright. Now that we've sent them off, it's time for me to hunt my Spirit Beast. I'll have Uncle Sword accompany me to obtain my eighth Spirit Ring. Uncle Bone has just finished guiding that Yin Zhang—he should rest and remain in the Sect to protect the disciples."
Gu Rong nodded without objection.
"Mm. Let the old sword man take you, Fengzhi. I'll stay behind to guard the Sect."
Although Gu Rong was also a Titled Douluo, if one wanted to quickly subdue a suitable Spirit Beast, it truly depended on Chen Xin, the Sword Douluo, whose offensive power was unparalleled.
Chen Xin thought for a moment, then asked,
"But Fengzhi, the Sect records contain no precedent for the eighth Spirit Ring of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Do you have any plans?"
Ning Fengzhi shook his head gently.
"I don't know what my eighth Spirit Ability will be either. But following the same method as before and hunting a Spirit Beast should be the correct path."
Meanwhile, back on Yin Zhang's side—
After returning to Heaven Dou City, Yin Zhang pulled Qiangu Yunying straight into the room.
Allowing Yin Zhang to hold her fair, slender hand, Qiangu Yunying waited until the door closed behind them. She then walked to the bedside on her own, sat down, and shyly closed her eyes.
Yin Zhang was momentarily confused. He coughed lightly, causing Qiangu Yunying to open her eyes and finally realize what she had done.
Feeling both embarrassed and flustered, she immediately spoke up.
"Xiao Zhang, what are you doing? You pulled me back so mysteriously—I thought you wanted to play games with me!"
Play games?
Yin Zhang chuckled. How could he not understand what Qiangu Yunying had misunderstood?
Thinking about it carefully, once couples got a taste of that kind of thing, it really was hard to quit.
Still, he said calmly,
"We can play games later. I brought you back because I obtained something good at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. I think you should absorb it first."
Hearing there was something good, Qiangu Yunying's eyes instantly lit up.
She laughed foolishly, her innocent expression warming Yin Zhang's heart.
"Xiao Zhang, what is it? Don't keep me in suspense—take it out and let me see!"
Yin Zhang chuckled. He placed his finger on the gold bead chain around his neck and infused it with spirit power. The next instant, a fire-attribute Right Leg Bone, nearly forty thousand years old, appeared in his hand.
In an instant, the entire room was bathed in blazing red light, dazzling and extraordinary.
Qiangu Yunying was shocked.
"Xiao Zhang… is this for me?"
Yin Zhang nodded.
"Yes. I specifically chose this fire-attribute Spirit Bone for you. It's nearly forty thousand years old and perfectly suited to you. Absorb it quickly and raise your strength."
Qiangu Yunying froze, deeply moved.
"Xiao Zhang, forget it. After we became champions, the Spirit Bone you chose from the Heaven Dou Treasury—I haven't even absorbed that one yet. And when I return to Spirit Hall, my grandfather has another Spirit Bone prepared for me. I'm not lacking Spirit Bones at all. You haven't absorbed a single one yourself yet—why don't you take this one first?"
Counting the right arm bone Yin Zhang had previously selected, Qiangu Yunying already possessed two Spirit Bones. Adding the one Qian Jun Douluo had prepared for her, that made three. It was just unclear whether that last one would overlap in position.
Yin Zhang chuckled and shook his head.
"Sister Yunying, my ambitions are big. I don't care much for Spirit Bones that are only tens of thousands of years old. In the future, my minimum standard will be one hundred thousand years. So don't think about saving this for me. You should absorb it, grow stronger quickly, and become a Titled Douluo early—so you can protect me."
Qiangu Yunying giggled. She didn't really believe Yin Zhang wasn't interested in Spirit Bones of this level, but seeing his firm attitude, she didn't insist further and instead said softly,
"Alright then. But you must also take out the treasures you prepared for yourself. If you only care about me, I won't agree."
Yin Zhang smiled helplessly.
"Fine, fine. I'll take them out, okay?"
Under Qiangu Yunying's expectant gaze, Yin Zhang then took out the giant egg and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pearl.
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