Chapter 55: Academy Shocks the World Again
Above the heavenly curtain, the golden light did not cease due to the ripples caused by Zhu Zhuqing; instead, it began to gather with an even more turbulent momentum.
The gaze of the entire continent was firmly drawn once more, as everyone held their breath and waited intently.
[genius ranking, Seventh Place: Ning Rongrong!]
[Soul Power Rank: Rank 49 support system Tool Spirit Ancestor]
[Martial Soul: Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda (The Number One Support Tool Spirit in the World)]
[Affiliation: Big Dipper Academy]
[Evaluation: The Martial Soul has completed its evolution, its potential has been fully developed, its support ability surpasses all peers, its Heart-Nature has undergone transformation, and its talent is exceptional.]
[Reward: Soul Power increased by three Ranks, the age of all Soul Rings increased by five thousand years, and one god-bestowed spirit ring awarded!]
"Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda! It's the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School!"
"Rank forty-nine! I remember she's not even sixteen years old! This Cultivation speed..."
"A god-bestowed spirit ring! Another god-bestowed spirit ring! What exactly is this reward?"
The continent shook again.
Ning Rongrong's identity and Martial Soul were well known.
But her affiliation and Soul Power Rank, especially the evolution of the "Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."
As well as the reappearance of the "god-bestowed spirit ring" reward, all impacted the public's understanding... Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
When Ning Fengzhi saw his daughter's name and the words "Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda," his eyes erupted with unprecedented delight.
But when he clearly saw that the ranking was "Seventh," that delight inevitably mixed with a trace of unconcealable disappointment.
"Seventh... Rongrong, she still couldn't enter the top five..."
He muttered to himself, his tone complex.
As a father, he felt incredibly proud of his daughter's achievements.
As the Sect Master, he knew that this ranking meant there were still six young Geniuses on the continent whose talents surpassed even the evolved Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
He had held onto a sliver of hope that Rongrong might challenge for the top five, or even higher.
But reality told him that Big Dipper Academy and the Prodigies hidden across the continent were far more terrifying than he had imagined.
Sword Douluo Chen Xin's stern face revealed a satisfied smile: "Fengzhi, it is already a great fortune that Rongrong could obtain such an Opportunity."
"Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda... The miracle our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has awaited for countless generations has first been realized by Rongrong. This is more important than any ranking!"
Bone Douluo Gu Rong also chuckled: "Exactly, who cares what the Rank is? Our Rongrong now has the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and her future is limitless. This Big Dipper Academy truly is a blessed land for our Rongrong!"
Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi took a deep breath.
Suppressing the slight disappointment in his heart, he revealed his gentle smile once more.
"The two Uncles speak correctly; I was being too persistent. Rongrong is safe and her Martial Soul has evolved—that is the greatest joy."
"This Big Dipper Academy... truly has shown kindness to my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
He had already decided in his heart that he must maintain, or even deepen, this relationship with Big Dipper Academy... Inside Big Dipper Academy.
Ning Rongrong bathed in the golden pillar of light; her Soul Power instantly broke through her Bottleneck, reaching Rank 52.
Her original four Soul Rings shone brightly, their age increased by five thousand years, and her support light became more solid and pure.
However, the most eye-catching feature was the golden sphere—the god-bestowed spirit ring—floating before her, radiating a gentle yet sacred fluctuation.
She took a deep breath, calmed her excited feelings, sat cross-legged, immersed her entire mind within her body, and began guiding the god-bestowed spirit ring.
The golden light merged, and a massive surge of energy instantly poured into her limbs and bones.
Unlike the domineering and sharp energy Zhu Zhuqing absorbed, which sought extreme speed and attack boosts.
The energy flowing into Ning Rongrong's body was gentler and more majestic.
It carried the characteristics of nourishment and sublimation.
Its main function was to widen the Meridians, refine Soul Power, and guide her Martial Soul Origin toward leaping to a higher level.
Although her body had also been tempered by the Celestial Treasure "Qiluo Tulip," making her far stronger than ordinary support system Soul Masters.
But ultimately, she could not compare to Zhu Zhuqing's Physique, which had been tempered since childhood and possessed a top-tier Beast Spirit.
The energy of the god-bestowed spirit ring circulated within her body.
It sought the balance point most suitable for her current body and Martial Soul's capacity.
The color of the Soul Ring rapidly changed from its initial transparency to yellow and purple.
Finally, it steadily settled upon a deep black color.
The black color gradually deepened, representing the ascent of the Soul Ring's age. One thousand years, three thousand years, five thousand years, eight thousand years... Finally, when the Soul Ring's age reached approximately twelve thousand years, fine beads of sweat covered Ning Rong's beautiful forehead, and her body trembled slightly.
Clearly, she had reached the limit of what she could currently bear.
The brilliant golden light slowly receded, and a pitch-black, ten-thousand-year Soul Ring, carrying a vast yet gentle support aura, steadily floated beneath Ning Rongrong's feet.
It shone brightly alongside her original four Soul Rings.
The Soul Power fluctuations of a Soul King, accompanied by the brilliant radiance of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, rippled outwards.
Although it was not as aggressive as Zhu Zhuqing's, it possessed a reassuring sense of depth and magnificence.
"I finally became a Soul King!"
Ning Rongrong slowly opened her beautiful eyes.
Feeling the surging Soul Power within her body and the brand-new support ability brought by the fifth Soul Ring, her face was flushed with excitement and satisfaction.
She knew that the age of her Soul Ring was far inferior to Zhu Zhuqing's, but she was not discouraged.
Because she understood that for support system Soul Masters, the compatibility of the Soul Ring with their own Martial Soul, and the degree of improvement to their support abilities, were far more important than mere age.
This twelve-thousand-year god-bestowed spirit ring definitely brought her the most suitable and most powerful fifth Soul skills currently possible!
"Congratulations, Rongrong!"
Ye Lingling offered a soft congratulation.
As a fellow support system user, she could better understand Ning Rongrong's joy at this moment.
Dugu Yan also smiled and patted her shoulder: "Amazing, Rongrong! A Soul King so young—no one would believe it if you told them!"
Although Zhu Zhuqing didn't speak, she gave Ning Rongrong an approving look.
Ning Rongrong stood up, bowed solemnly to everyone, especially in the direction of Li Bai, her voice crisp and firm: "Thank you, everyone, and thank you, Teacher! I will work even harder and absolutely not let down this Opportunity and the Academy's guidance!"
She knew that joining Big Dipper Academy was the most correct choice in her life... Before everyone could fully recover from the information Ning Rongrong provided.
The heavenly curtain flashed with golden light again, and the sixth place contender fiercely appeared!
[genius ranking, Sixth Place: Dugu Yan!]
[Soul Power Rank: Rank 52 control system Battle Spirit King]
[Martial Soul: Jade Phosphor Serpent (Mutated, containing the three extreme attributes of Ice, Fire, and Poison)]
[Affiliation: Big Dipper Academy]
[Evaluation: The Martial Soul has undergone a beneficial ultimate mutation, controlling multiple destructive energies; its power is unimaginable, and its potential is immense.]
[Reward: Soul Power increased by two Ranks, the age of all Soul Rings increased by five thousand years, and one fifty-thousand-year Torso Spirit Bone awarded, enhancing the power of the Ice, Fire, and Poison attributes attached to her Martial Soul!]
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