Storm Pavilion.
"School Master Ning, are you sure you want Miss Ning to become my disciple?"
Inside the Pavilion Master's residence, Mo Hui looked up at Ning Fengzhi in front of him, asking with some surprise.
One must know that Ning Rongrong could be considered his peer, and accepting such a disciple made Mo Hui feel a bit strange.
Ning Fengzhi, however, slightly cupped his hands and said, "Among Spirit Masters, the capable one is the teacher. Now, Mo Hui, your strength even surpasses Sword Uncle and Bone Uncle. It is Rongrong's honor to be able to become your disciple. Could it be that you dislike Rongrong for being foolish?"
Ning Fengzhi had thought it through. According to the current situation, Mo Hui and Ning Rongrong were basically impossible as a couple. It would be better to let Mo Hui take Ning Rongrong as a disciple. This way, spending time together might foster some affection, and it would also bind Mo Hui and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School more deeply together.
Otherwise, Ning Fengzhi was truly worried that if their generation passed away, the relationship between Mo Hui and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would gradually fade.
"That's not it. Miss Ning's talent is quite outstanding across the entire World."
After saying this, Mo Hui began to size up Ning Rongrong, who was standing beside him.
Ning Rongrong was now nineteen years old, and her spirit power had already reached fifty-two. Although this included the effect of medicinal herbs, this speed was already quite terrifying on the World.
The Douluo World of today was not like the period of Peerless Tang Sect; many things were still in the exploratory stage. Being able to break through to Spirit Ancestor before the age of twenty was already considered a top-tier genius, let alone Spirit King.
This was also why Xie Yue, Hu Liena, and Yan were called the Golden Generation; Spirit Kings around the age of twenty were quite rare in the entire history of the World.
"Re-really?"
Upon hearing Mo Hui's words, Ning Rongrong's eyes immediately lit up, and she asked.
Mo Hui nodded and said, "Of course. However, cultivating with me will be very arduous. Can you endure this hardship?"
"As long as I can become Master's disciple, no matter how hard the cultivation is, I will diligently persevere."
Saying this, Ning Rongrong kowtowed to Mo Hui several times.
After Ning Rongrong kowtowed three times, Mo Hui used his spirit power to help her up and said, "Alright, since you have become my disciple, then follow me from now on. You are my first disciple, and from now on, you will be the Senior Disciple Sister of Storm Pavilion."
Hearing this, Ning Rongrong said excitedly, "Yes! Master!"
At this moment, she felt somewhat fortunate to be the princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School; otherwise, how could she have so easily become Mo Hui's first disciple?
From the initial boredom, to the admiration and secret crush during the Elite Tournament, and now to the awe and worship, Ning Rongrong had not changed; she was still that Ning Rongrong. The only difference was that Mo Hui's strength had grown stronger.
Seeing this scene, Mo Hui nodded slightly.
As a support system Spirit Master, Ning Rongrong possessing innate level nine spirit power, excluding innate level twenty spirit power and twin spirits, could almost be said to be the strongest talent, its value not inferior to ordinary innate full spirit power.
If there was any downside, it was that Ning Rongrong's Spirit was the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, which could at most cultivate to level seventy-nine.
However, this was a small matter for Mo Hui. As long as Ning Rongrong didn't mess up, once Mo Hui became a God, he could easily use divine force to upgrade Ning Rongrong's Spirit to the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
Seeing this scene, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo Chen Xin smiled slightly. Mo Hui's future was foreseeable. Now that Ning Rongrong had become Mo Hui's eldest disciple, the position of their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School among the Upper Three Sects was even more secure.
Half a month later, Mo Hui, having finished dealing with Storm Pavilion matters, took Ning Rongrong and flew towards Sea God Island on Pidgeot.
"Master, Master, where are we going?"
After recovering from the shock of Pidgeot's terrifying flying speed, Ning Rongrong asked Mo Hui curiously.
"To Sea God Island!"
Mo Hui replied to Ning Rongrong without turning his head.
"Sea God Island? Is that the legendary Devil Island?"
Upon hearing Mo Hui's words, Ning Rongrong said with some surprise.
Ning Rongrong had heard about Sea God Island from her father Ning Fengzhi and others, but in their mouths, Sea God Island was called Devil Island, and there was relatively little information about it.
As soon as she spoke, Mo Hui immediately turned around, took out two books from his spirit tool, and lightly tapped Ning Rongrong's head.
"Devil Island is what Spirit Hall calls it. They once tried to conquer Sea God Island but suffered heavy losses."
Saying this, Mo Hui handed the books in his hand to Ning Rongrong and said, "These are two self-created Spirit Abilities I developed based on the characteristics of your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. You have two months to get started with them, otherwise, don't say you're my disciple."
"Understood!"
Immediately, Ning Rongrong took the books from Mo Hui and began to flip through them.
However, the next second, Ning Rongrong's eyes widened, and she said in disbelief, "Master, did you create these in the past half-month?"
"That's right. Time is pressing, and these two self-created Spirit Abilities are still very rough. But you can make do with cultivating them for now. After I finish my own matters, I'll improve them for you."
Mo Hui nodded and replied.
Considering that Ning Rongrong was a support system Spirit Master and lacked self-preservation abilities, Mo Hui spent some time in the past half-month creating two fitting self-created Spirit Abilities based on the characteristics of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit and Ning Rongrong's personal condition.
One was called "Rainbow Transformation Steps"; using it allows one to leave a rainbow-like shadow behind them. Upon mastery, their speed within the same rank can rival pure agility Spirit Masters like the Needle Tailed Swift.
The other was called "Seven-Colored Glazed Body," a self-created Spirit Ability that enhances physical strength.
This Spirit Ability has seven layers. The first layer alone can give Ning Rongrong physical speed not inferior to that of an attack system Spirit Master of the same rank. When trained to the seventh layer, she can even withstand Spirit Abilities with her bare body without suffering any damage.
Upon hearing Mo Hui's words, Ning Rongrong was stunned again. This was still considered rough?
"Master, I love you to death!"
Subsequently, Ning Rongrong was so excited that she tried to pounce on Mo Hui, but she was blocked by a wall of qi and bumped into it painfully.
Seeing Ning Rongrong's expression, Mo Hui smiled strangely and said, "I hope you can still say that later."
Soon, Mo Hui brought Ning Rongrong to Sea God Island.
Mo Hui's arrival naturally caught the attention of Poseidon and others. The next moment, Poseidon appeared in front of Mo Hui, looking at Ning Rongrong, whom Mo Hui had brought, with some confusion, and asked, "Who is this beautiful young lady?"
"Senior Poseidon, this is my newly accepted disciple, Ning Rongrong. I'm preparing to go battle the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, and it's inconvenient to bring her, so I'll trouble you, Senior, to take her to participate in the Sea God's trial."
Mo Hui brought Ning Rongrong to Poseidon and said.
Upon hearing Mo Hui's words, Poseidon was immediately startled, so much so that she barely heard what Mo Hui said about Ning Rongrong afterwards. She quickly pressed, "You're going to challenge the Deep Sea Demon Whale King?"
Although Mo Hui possessed extraordinary talent and exceptional combat power, his current level was, after all, only ninety-six. How could he contend with the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, which was close to a million years old?
One must know that even she, in her current state, did not have absolute confidence in defeating the Deep Sea Demon Whale King.
Mo Hui's action seemed a bit too overconfident!
"Mm!"
Mo Hui nodded and said, "That's right. I think my current strength is enough to deal with the Deep Sea Demon Whale King."
"The Deep Sea Demon Whale King is not an ordinary Spirit Beast. He once fought with Lord Sea God, and his strength is extremely terrifying, even surpassing mine now. You should know this!"
Poseidon said with a serious expression.
The eighth trial had a five-year limit, and only a little over a year had passed. There was still a long time before the five years were up. Mo Hui could completely settle down for a period before challenging, there was no need to take risks at this time.
If Mo Hui failed the challenge, then everything before would be for naught.
Seeing this, Mo Hui suddenly smiled faintly and said, "It seems Senior Poseidon doesn't quite believe in my current strength?"
"It's not that I don't trust your strength, but this matter is of great importance and cannot be taken lightly!" Poseidon quickly said.
"Alas~"
Mo Hui couldn't help but sigh, then said to Poseidon, "How about this, Senior Poseidon, you and I have a fight. If I win, then let me go, how about it?"
"Alright, if you can defeat me today, then I will agree to let you go and kill the Deep Sea Demon Whale King. However, if you lose today, then settle down for a bit longer."
Upon hearing Mo Hui's words, Poseidon pondered slightly and then agreed.
Although Mo Hui had displayed strength comparable to a level ninety-eight peak Titled Douluo at level ninety, there was a chasm between level ninety-eight and ninety-nine. Their strengths were not on the same level at all.
Moreover, she was not the same as she used to be. In these past few years, Poseidon's own strength had increased by more than forty percent. Coupled with the fact that this place was her home ground, Poseidon felt that her strength was terrifyingly strong.
If Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu were to come again, they might be suppressed by her with a flick of her hand.
Thinking of Tang Chen, Poseidon's eyes suddenly dimmed. She really wanted to see Tang Chen one more time before her life ended.
Mo Hui's eighth trial was about to end, and her life was also nearing its conclusion. Her only regret now was not seeing Tang Chen one last time, to put a period to her past love.
Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong, hearing their conversation, asked Mo Hui with some confusion:
"Master, Master, are you going to kill that Deep Sea Demon Whale King? Is he a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Beast? Why won't this big sister let you go?"
In Ning Rongrong's impression, Sword Douluo Chen Xin was already one of the most powerful people in this World, but her father Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin had personally admitted that even the two of them combined might not be able to defeat Mo Hui.
Logically speaking, with such strength, even if he couldn't defeat a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Beast, it would be more than enough to ensure his safety. Why was that big sister named Poseidon so nervous?
Before Mo Hui could answer, Poseidon spoke first, "Because that Deep Sea Demon Whale King is not an ordinary hundred-thousand-year Spirit Beast; his cultivation has already approached a million years!"
"Mi... Million years!!!"
As soon as this was said, Ning Rongrong was so surprised that she instinctively covered her mouth with her hand.
It was actually a million-year Spirit Beast! There was such an old Spirit Beast in this World?
One must know that an ordinary hundred-thousand-year Spirit Beast was enough to contend with a level ninety-five Titled Douluo. So how strong was this Deep Sea Demon Whale King, who was close to a million years old?
At this moment, Mo Hui suddenly spoke, "It's just close to a million years, that's all. It's not truly a million years. At most, it's only equivalent to a level ninety-nine Limit Douluo. It's not a God after all!"
Mo Hui had witnessed true million-year Spirit Beasts before, so why would he fear the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, who was only close to a million years old?
As long as it hadn't reached the Domain of a God, Mo Hui, in his current state, no longer feared it, let alone the fact that Mo Hui had obtained a trump card sufficient to contend against a God.
The reason Mo Hui chose to deal with the Deep Sea Demon Whale King first, instead of directly confronting Qing Ling, was still for safety's sake.
The Deep Sea Demon Whale King's spirit ring, Spirit Bone, whale glue, whale brain, and whale pearl, when used together, would be enough to raise Mo Hui's level to ninety-nine. This would give him more confidence when confronting Qing Ling.
"..."
Hearing Mo Hui speak like this, Poseidon couldn't help but frown. How had Mo Hui become so arrogant after just a few days?
But soon, Poseidon's brows relaxed.
The truth would be revealed in battle. Whether this was an inflated ego after a surge in strength, or true absolute confidence, she would know once they fought!
Poseidon said, "Let's fight in the Ring Sea."
"Alright!"
Mo Hui nodded.
Immediately, Mo Hui and Poseidon transformed into two streams of light, one green and one blue, and quickly flew into the sky above the Ring Sea.
"Pidgeot!"
Upon arriving above the Ring Sea, Mo Hui was somewhat excited and called out to Pidgeot.
"Pidgeot~"
Pidgeot immediately responded. Poseidon should be the strongest Spirit Master they had encountered besides Qian Daoliu.
Poseidon's true combat power now surpassed Qian Daoliu, who received a doubled bonus at 30,000 meters altitude, and was even enough to contend with the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, who was close to a million years old.
Facing such an opponent, Mo Hui and Pidgeot naturally dared not be careless. Nine spirit rings—purple, purple, purple, black, black, black, red, red, and green—immediately appeared around Mo Hui's body.
Almost at the same time, the first eight spirit rings lit up simultaneously. Mo Hui and Pidgeot's bodies also merged together, entering the Human-Pidgeot Fusion state.
"This is..."
Upon seeing Mo Hui's movements, Poseidon immediately became alert. Clearly, Mo Hui's actions made her feel a sense of danger.
The next moment, a green wind field appeared in the sky above the Ring Sea. Mega Pidgeot's body grew larger and larger. Soon, a Gigantamax Mega Pidgeot, a hundred meters tall, appeared before everyone present.
"Hiss~ What a terrifying move!"
At this moment, the Seven Sacred Pillar Douluos of Sea God Island, who had rushed over from the surroundings, also saw the Gigantamax Mega Pidgeot that Mo Hui had transformed into, and their hearts immediately fell into extreme shock.
Its enormous size and the powerful aura it emitted made their hearts tremble.
Then, Sea Dragon Douluo laughed self-deprecatingly and said, "It seems Mo Hui wasn't serious when he fought us last time. Look, only eight of Mo Hui's spirit rings are lit, which means this was a move he could have used back then!"