Chapter 12: The Wisdom of Ning Fengzhi - Douluo's spirit bead sword

### Chapter 12: The Wisdom of Ning Fengzhi "Uncle Jian, are you saying that Xiao Tian was on the brink of exhaustion, but his second martial soul activated a protective barrier to save him?" Ning Fengzhi wanted to clarify every detail, for if his hypothesis was correct, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan would greatly benefit. "Yes, his Holy Breath Barrier does much more than just replenish soul power," Chen Xin replied. "It can also heal injuries and restore mental strength. Before this, he used it at full capacity without realizing these effects!" "That's it." Ning Fengzhi became thoroughly excited. "Uncle Jian, Uncle Bone, have you ever heard of a support soul skill that can function during the absorption of a soul ring?" Both men shook their heads. Soul masters typically reject any external interference during soul ring absorption, and even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, known as the strongest support, couldn't achieve that. Otherwise, if a Soul Master approached level 40 and needed to absorb a soul ring to become a Soul Elder, they could just find a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda soul master to boost all their abilities to the level of a Soul Elder and absorb it easily. "Wait a minute, how can Xiao Tian's soul skill affect a soul master during soul ring absorption?" The two Titled Douluo finally realized what they had overlooked. "That's precisely it—the pearl is indeed a divine martial soul, breaking conventional norms. Think about it: with Xiao Tian present, our promising disciples could absorb soul rings within his barrier," Ning Fengzhi pointed out. "This would allow us to cultivate powerful soul masters with every soul ring beyond the annual limit," Chen Xin blurted out, admiring the immediate insight Ning Fengzhi had into what he hadn't noticed. "In less than forty years, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan would surely surpass all other sects on the continent, including the Spirit Hall. After all, Xiao Tian’s martial soul also accelerates cultivation, enhancing the aptitude of our entire disciples," Gu Rong exclaimed excitedly. Having come from a background of poverty and taken in by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan when he needed it most, the sect's growth was more important to him than anything. However, Ning Fengzhi shook his head. "No, not forty years, but eighty years!" "Why so long?" Gu Rong asked in confusion. "Because until Xiao Tian reaches the Titled Douluo level, I don't intend to expose his abilities. A towering tree catches the wind, and he's still too weak. Should he be exposed, he could face deadly pursuit from the Spirit Hall, other sects, or even the two great empires." "No one would wish to see a disproportionately powerful sect emerge. But once he reaches Titled Douluo level, there'll be no opponent under the heavens to match him. Furthermore, by then, his Holy Breath Barrier will likely evolve into a domain, making it even more formidable!" "Years ago, Tang Hao broke the continental record by becoming a Titled Douluo at forty-four. Giving Xiao Tian forty years might be conservative. With his talent, he might even break Tang Hao’s record before turning forty. We can afford to wait those forty years," Ning Fengzhi declared with confidence. He wasn't concerned with immediate gains or losses; his vision was set on a far-reaching future. Unbeknownst to him, the Spirit Hall’s future soul hunting plans would make things less straightforward than he assumed. "Haha, you're right. By that time, the title of the most successful clan leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan will likely go to Rongrong," Chen Xin laughed knowingly. Forty years later, Ning Fengzhi would have surely stepped down, and Ning Rongrong was currently the only one in the clan with the aptitude to succeed as clan leader. The clan reaching its pinnacle would be under her leadership. Centuries later, looking back, everyone would remember that most successful leader, and Ning Fengzhi, aside from being known as Ning Rongrong's predecessor and father, might not leave much of an impression. "Titles mean nothing to me. Whether it goes to Rongrong or me, it makes no difference." Ning Fengzhi was not only an outstanding clan leader but also a great father, paving a bright path for his young daughter, Ning Rongrong. After wrapping up the conversation, Chen Xin recounted encountering Tang San and the master. The combination of Blue Silver Grass with innate full soul power left a deep impression on him. Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi frowned. "I didn't expect that while we found an extraordinary genius like Xiao Tian, the movements from the Clear Sky Clan aren't slow either." "What does this have to do with the Clear Sky Clan?" Gu Rong was baffled by Ning Fengzhi's line of thinking. How could a mere Blue Silver Grass connect to the Clear Sky Clan? "Based on the intel from Uncle Jian, I can infer a few things. First, that boy named Tang San's martial soul should not be Blue Silver Grass, but the more advanced Blue Silver Emperor documented in our clan." "Second, there's a seventy percent chance he also possesses twin martial souls." "Third, he could very likely be the son of Haotian Douluo, Tang Hao!" Ning Fengzhi’s conclusions left the two Douluo astounded. If Tianlin were present, he might’ve exclaimed, "Uncle Ning, are you holding a script to all this?" Hadn't Chen Xin merely mentioned a name and pointed to Blue Silver Grass? Ning Fengzhi continued, "Let's address the first point. Although many of the master's theories are unverified, one golden rule rings true: the quality of a martial soul is directly proportional to innate soul power. Blue Silver Grass alone can't account for innate full soul power; therefore, it must be the superior Blue Silver Emperor!" "And what about twin martial souls? Would one Blue Silver Emperor suffice for innate full soul power? Why assume this? Twin martial souls aren't exactly easy to encounter," Gu Rong challenged. "I deduced this by stepping into the master's shoes. We know that twin martial souls necessitate a significant stipulation: both martial souls must be of comparable quality. Although the master's theories are sound, his low power level prevents him from sensing the life force in martial souls. In reality, martial souls are living entities, not inanimate objects—a dragon and a snake wouldn’t coexist, as logic dictates, and he might be unaware of this." "Thus, when the master saw Tang San, he likely assumed: An ordinary Blue Silver Grass can't account for innate full soul power, so there must be another equally powerful martial soul. Hence, he accepted Tang San as a disciple." "Of course, there’s also the possibility he just wants to prove there’s no such thing as a wasteful martial soul, only wasteful soul masters, and took on the challenge of training a pure Blue Silver Grass soul master. That's why I set the probability at seventy percent." Ning Fengzhi’s theoretical reasoning was astonishingly precise. If there were a divine position for a God of Wisdom in the realm of deities, he would undoubtedly be a strong candidate to inherit it.