Chapter 5 So he was my virtual pet? Ning Rongrong defends him online!
"Yu Tianheng, soul power level... level 30!"
Even the elder in charge of the test showed a surprised expression.
The crowd was silent for a moment, then erupted in an even more enthusiastic chorus than when they saw Yu Tianheng's soul power level.
"Wasn't Yu Tianheng's soul power level only level 28 when he was tested a year ago?! In just one year, he has increased his soul power level by two levels?!"
"As expected of the second genius after Brother Tianheng! At only fifteen years old, his soul power level has already reached level thirty!"
"When Brother Tianheng was fifteen, his soul power level wasn't even level 30. If you ask me, Yu Tianheng is already the number one genius in the family!"
...
Various voices of envy and praise poured into Yu Tianheng's ears from below the stage.
Yu Tianheng tried hard to maintain a calm demeanor, but he couldn't suppress the smile on his face. So, he stopped trying to hide it, and arrogantly glanced at the crowd below the stage before looking smugly at Ning Rongrong not far away.
Just as he was expecting to meet Ning Rongrong's amazed gaze, he suddenly noticed that Ning Rongrong's pretty face was slightly turned to the side, and her clear, bright eyes were looking to the other side, not at all looking at him.
Following Ning Rongrong's gaze, a familiar figure appeared in Yu Tianheng's eyes, instantly freezing the handsome smile on his face.
"He's just a good-for-nothing, what makes him think he can attract Rongrong?! He must be trying to get attention by being a show-off!"
The burning jealousy within him ignited Yu Tianheng's killing intent. His gaze, sharp as a carving knife, pierced deeply into Ye Tianchen before Yu Tianheng stepped down from the soul-testing platform with a livid face.
As time went by, people whose names were called went up and down one by one. Although their soul power varied, they were all above level ten.
An hour passed, and Ning Rongrong had heard no less than a hundred names, but she had not heard the name of the object she was nurturing. Similarly, under her observation, Ye Tianchen, who was standing in a secluded corner, had not moved an inch.
"Niece Rongrong, now that you're here, would you like to test your soul power as well?"
The voice beside her interrupted Ning Rongrong's thoughts. Ning Rongrong looked at Yu Yuanzhen and wanted to refuse outright, but she saw her father nod almost imperceptibly.
"Then I'll have to trouble Uncle Yu."
Ning Rongrong smiled sweetly, got up and walked towards the Soul Testing Pillar, her steps light, like a pure white butterfly.
Ning Rongrong gently placed her soft hand on the Soul Testing Pillar, and colorful light emanated from her body. At the same time, white light emerged from the Soul Testing Pillar, its brilliance second only to Yu Tianheng.
The next second, white light converged, and the number "twenty-nine" clearly appeared in everyone's eyes.
"Level 29?! She's only twelve years old this year, right?!"
"As expected of the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect! Neither Brother Tianheng nor Yu Tianheng had such high soul power at her age!"
"More than that! Support Soul Masters find cultivation more difficult than combat Soul Masters. If someone at twelve years old had reached level twenty-nine as a support Soul Master, wouldn't they have already broken through to the three-ring Soul Elder level if they were a combat Soul Master?!"
...
An uproar erupted once again, the noise surpassing even that during Yu Tianheng's test. Even Yu Tianheng looked at Ning Rongrong with surprise, seemingly not expecting that this girl, who was only twelve years old, would have such high talent.
"Level 29? Wasn't she only level 26 a while ago? When did Rongrong reach level 29...?"
Ning Fengzhi, Ning Rongrong's father, was equally surprised. The impact of the level 29 shock made Ning Fengzhi forget where he was. By the time he came to his senses, Yu Yuanzhen had already overheard most of what he had said.
"A while ago? Judging from what Brother Fengzhi is saying, Rongrong only recently broke through?"
Yu Yuanzhen's face showed seven parts doubt and three parts shock.
"It was a while ago, but it was actually a year ago. I just didn't expect Rongrong's soul power to improve so quickly. I'm sorry to have made Brother Yuanzhen laugh at me."
Ning Fengzhi raised his hand and placed it on his cane once more, a warm smile on his face.
"To increase one's soul power by three levels in a year—this talent is something that even the entire younger generation of my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan couldn't match. Brother Fengzhi truly has a worthy successor!"
"Then I'll take Brother Yuanzhen's good wishes."
While the two were exchanging compliments, Ning Rongrong had already returned to her seat.
"The soul-testing ceremony has successfully concluded. Please leave in an orderly manner."
After Ning Rongrong finished her test, the elder put away the list and announced that the soul testing ceremony was over.
"Brother Fengzhi, shall we move over?"
At the same time, Yu Yuanzhen also looked at Ning Fengzhi.
"Elder, you didn't say my name."
"Uncle Yu, isn't there still one person who hasn't been tested yet?"
On the stage and off the stage, a male and a female voice rang out almost simultaneously. In an instant, the huge square seemed to be paused, and almost everyone's eyes fell on Ye Tianchen and Ning Rongrong.
Yu Yuanzhen frowned slightly as he glanced at the elder holding the list. A flash of lightning seemed to appear in his eyes. Just one glance was enough to frighten the elder, who was a Soul Emperor, into a cold sweat. But when he looked at Ning Rongrong, the storm in his eyes had already vanished without a trace.
"My niece Rongrong must have made a mistake. All the clansmen on the list have already been tested."
"I can't be mistaken, he never came up from beginning to end."
Ning Rongrong shook her head firmly, certain of her answer.
What was originally a casual remark was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples once again.
"From beginning to end? Doesn't that mean Princess Ning has been paying attention to that good-for-nothing the whole time?!"
"What merit does that good-for-nothing have?! How could he possibly attract Princess Ning's attention?!"
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Discussions arose in the square, and the younger generation looked at Ye Tianchen with envy.
"If I had known you were such a troublemaker, I should have just kicked you out!"
The burning anger in his heart made it difficult for Yu Tianheng to control his emotions. He stepped forward and spoke loudly.
"Princess Ning, you may not know this, but this person is a disgrace to our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family. Not only is his innate soul power at level one, but it took him a full six years to raise his soul power to level three. He is a recognized piece of trash in our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family."
"According to the clan rules of our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan, clan members who are twelve years old or below the tenth level of soul power will be directly expelled from the clan. The reason why this good-for-nothing's name is not on the list is that the clan leader wanted to preserve his last bit of face and let him leave on his own. However, he did not expect this good-for-nothing to be so attention-seeking. Even knowing that he would be expelled from the clan, he still wanted to attract Princess Ning's attention, which is why he disturbed Princess Ning. Such a crime is simply too numerous to count!"
"Tianhu, Tianlong, quickly kick this good-for-nothing Ye Tianchen out! Don't let him stay any longer and offend Princess Ning's eyes!"
[end of the chapter]