Chapter 29: Contest with Shrek
"How is that possible?" Ning Fengzhi exclaimed, no longer indifferent.
"Nothing is impossible."
Hearing Li Tianyi's affirmative tone, Ning Fengzhi's eyes were filled with hope. To him, what use was a 100,000-year soul beast? The shackles of his martial soul kept him stuck at the level of a Soul Sage for the rest of his life.
If he could break through to the 90th level of Titled Douluo, the boost he could bestow on others would be far more than a 100,000-year soul bone could ever match.
The Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda was already the continent's number one martial soul, so what about the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda? Furthermore, a breakthrough in cultivation also meant an increase in lifespan.
The allure of these things was simply too great for Ning Fengzhi. Looking at Li Tianyi standing there calmly, a flicker of greed could not be suppressed, but soon returned to clarity.
Ning Fengzhi was no fool. Although he had never seen a soul beast cultivate into a human form before, he believed the beast had the potential to reach the rank of Titled Douluo. Letting it go now would surely earn him widespread favor.
Besides, his daughter was a close friend of the beast, and there was also the hidden gem of Li Tianyi, the self-proclaimed "reincarnated ferocious beast."
Li Tianyi had initially felt apprehensive when he began to spin his story, but by the end, he felt he had no reason not to believe it.
Imagine, would anyone reveal their true identity for a girl they'd never met?
Gazing at Ning Fengzhi's uncertain, thoughtful expression, Li Tianyi felt more than 90% certain.
Bone Douluo sat silently beside him, his eyes shifting curiously as he glanced at Li Tianyi.
Ning Fengzhi was no conspirator; all his schemes were overt. He was more like an investor, and he quickly made the appropriate decision.
"Xiaotian, I promise I won't touch this girl, but you must keep your word, or else..." Ning Fengzhi's face flashed with sternness and authority.
Li Tianyi bowed and said loudly, "Thank you, Sect Master Ning, for your kindness. We'll discuss some matters further when we return."
Ning Fengzhi's eyes flickered, and he chuckled, "Xiaotian, you're telling us all this, presumably not just to save Xiao Wu."
Li Tianyi waved his hand and said bluntly, "Sect Master has a keen eye. I do have some matters I need to collaborate with you on."
Li Tianyi then added, "Of course, the premise of this cooperation won't be that you'll suffer any loss."
"Haha," Ning Fengzhi laughed heartily. He felt that compared to the immediate benefits of the 100,000-year-old soul beast, the person before him was more worthy of his significant investment.
As for confronting the other party and directly interrogating him, Ning Fengzhi had no intention of doing so.
For one thing, since the other party dared to speak so confidently, it was hard to say whether he had any hidden cards.
Another, and most importantly, reason was that he, Ning Fengzhi, was not a mean person.
"Uncle Gu, what do you think?" Ning Fengzhi asked.
Bone Douluo fixed his eyes on Li Tianyi, narrowed his eyes, and said, "The Sect Master can make the decision."
Ning Fengzhi nodded, and the matter was settled.
"I almost forgot why I came here." Ning Fengzhi slapped his forehead and said, "Xiaotian, are you sure you can beat these guys?"
"The little ones are no problem." No longer as lazy as before, Li Tianyi felt that he had to fully demonstrate his talent and potential at this time, so that the other party would feel that the investment in him was worthwhile.
"What about the old one?" Ning Fengzhi asked again.
You are really crazy. I am no big man, but you want me to go toe to toe with a Soul Sage.
Li Tianyi rolled his eyes and said, "Give me a good sword and I will give it a try."
Soon, the three of them walked back to the martial arts training ground.
"Grandpa Bone, what took you so long?" Ning Rongrong ran over and asked coquettishly.
Bone Douluo shook his head and said nothing.
Ning Fengzhi smiled kindly at Xiao Wu, whose face was purple.
Then he turned to Zhao Wuji and said, "Teacher Zhao, I, the sect's senior brother, have noticed that the talented disciples in your academy are itching to show off their skills. Could you please give them a chance to spar?"
Zhao Wuji smiled innocently and said, "Sparring would be very hurtful, so let's forget it."
Ning Fengzhi was about to speak when Zhao Wuji leaned over and whispered in his ear, "Sect Master Ning, this year's new batch of students our academy has received is of the highest quality ever. A fight would easily damage relations."
Ning Fengzhi understood the meaning and said bluntly, "It's a sparring match between juniors. Winning or losing is not a big deal. It won't hurt our relationship.
Don't worry about that." Zhao Wuji nodded, his concerns resolved.
"Xiao San, come on over and spar with this young friend."
Tang San ignored the others, now looking at Xiao Wu with concern.
Xiao Wu, seeing Ning Fengzhi and the others return without making any move, felt nervous, but also relieved. Perhaps they couldn't tell she was a spirit beast?
Xiao Wu thought so and said, "Third Brother, you go ahead. I'm fine."
In the middle of the flat ground, the stern-faced Li Tianyi and the plainly dressed Tang San stood on either side, staring at each other.
Zhao Wuji suddenly shouted, "Xiao San, don't use that hidden weapon of yours!"
Tang San shook his head. "Teacher Zhao, don't worry. I won't use it with Brother Tian."
Tang San turned around and looked at Li Tianyi eagerly, his heart filled with fighting spirit.
You have to remember that Li Tianyi was taken from the village as a genius, while he was nothing more than a humble blade of grass.
If he could defeat Li Tianyi now, he could fulfill one of his dreams.
"Brother Tian, I'm a Level 29 Control-type Spirit Master. Be careful," Tang San said confidently.
He didn't believe his experience from two lifetimes, combined with years of practice in the Tang Sect's unique techniques, could defeat a genius from the mainland.
Seeing Tang San's confidence, Li Tianyi's lips curled up. The prospect of facing off against the legendary Tang San filled him with excitement.
Looking at the two on the stage, Dai Mubai playfully asked, "Who do you think will win, Little San or that so-and-so Big Brother?"
"Your question is completely unrefined!" Zhu Zhuqing replied, ignoring him.
"Of course it's Third Brother! Have you ever seen a more talented person your age?" Ning Rongrong exclaimed excitedly.
"Uh, Rongrong, you're just being rude," Dai Mubai said dully.
"Tsk, those geniuses in our sect, with only realm but no real power, are just fakes. How can they compare to Third Brother?" Ning Rongrong said admiringly.
"Xiao Wu, if you don't speak up, someone's going to snatch your brother away!" Dai Mubai joked.
Xiao Wu said nothing, staring at the stage, lost in thought.
"Begin!"
The moment Zhao Wuji gave the order, Tang San and Li Tian instantly concentrated their minds and launched themselves from their positions.
Both were incredibly fast, covering a distance of over ten meters in the blink of an eye.
"Bang!"
Fists clashed in the center of the field, sending sand and dust flying.
"Thump, thump, thump!"
Tang San took five steps back, glancing painfully at his hands, which had become as translucent as jade, his eyes filled with horror.
His Xuanyu Hands, cultivated for years, were not only immune to all poisons but also as solid as rock. How could they be nearly broken by a single blow from the other party?
Li Tianyi, standing still, said calmly, "Xiao San, wrestling isn't your forte, is it? Why don't you show your spirit?"
Tang San shook his hands and said with a wry smile, "You haven't even revealed your spirit yet."
Li Tianyi shook his head and said, "If you keep doing this, you won't be able to defeat me."
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