Douluo Continent: I Have No Thieves Under Heaven, the Explosive King Returns

Chapter 55 Ning Fengzhi's Compromise, Vast Ocean Universe Cover

Upon hearing this, a flash of killing intent appeared in Ning Fengzhi's eyes.

However, even in that instant, the thief-free world still noticed.

"You jest, Holy Son. How could I possibly harm you?" Ning Fengzhi's face regained its refined smile, his tone gentle.

"Is that so? Perhaps I'm mistaken. Sect Leader Ning, as you know, there are quite a few people on the continent who want me dead. So I'm very sensitive to killing intent and such."

The thief-free world naturally wouldn't believe the smiling tiger's words, but it didn't expose him either.

Instead, they chatted like close friends despite their age difference.

"Sect Master Ning, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is already the number one support martial soul in the world. If it evolves into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, it will definitely reach an even higher level. Perhaps, it can even break some shackles."

Although it wasn't explicitly stated, Ning Fengzhi was unable to break through to the Title Douluo level precisely because of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

But such a blatant hint is obvious to anyone who isn't a fool.

Ning Fengzhi narrowed his eyes slightly and said softly, "I didn't expect that the Holy Son would know so much about the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul. It really surprises me. However, because of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul, my soul power is stuck at level seventy-nine."

This was no secret, so he readily admitted it.

The man with no thieves in the world smiled at him but didn't say anything.

For a moment, an eerie silence fell between the two.

Seeing this, Bone Douluo thought to himself, "At only twelve years old, he has such cunning. The Holy Son of the Spirit Hall is indeed not to be underestimated."

After what had just happened, he understood why Ning Fengzhi wanted to send Ning Rongrong to the side of the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall.

The reason why the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall is strong is not because of his cunning, but because of his superior talent and strength.

A genius who became a Soul Master at the age of twelve—how many such geniuses have there been throughout history on the continent?

Most importantly, they absorbed a 100,000-year spirit ring on their fourth spirit ring, which is unheard of.

The battle on the field continued, and Tang San's hidden weapons were no match for the rebels' darts, forcing him to flee in panic.

Tang San's hidden weapons were indeed incredibly insidious. Some of them landed on the Golden Dart King Armor, creating a series of clanging sounds with great force.

However, this combo didn't leave a single mark on the Golden Dart King's armor, let alone break through its defenses.

The thief nodded in satisfaction, knowing that it was only a matter of time before the traitors defeated Tang San.

He turned to look at Ning Fengzhi, but didn't speak immediately.

Because the initiative is now in his hands.

Whoever speaks first is at a disadvantage.

Ning Fengzhi narrowed his eyes, and for a moment he wanted to take action against Tianxia Wuzei.

However, he knew perfectly well that doing so would only cause the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Spirit Hall to break off their relationship.

Moreover, this was because the Spirit Hall now had a legitimate opportunity to launch an attack on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Even if the Heavenly Dou Empire wanted to smooth things over, it wouldn't be able to.

Ning Fengzhi exerted a little force with his palm, and the crystal ball on the top of the cane made a few cracking sounds, with fine, imperceptible cracks appearing inside.

He never imagined that he, the dignified master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, would be forced into such a predicament by a twelve-year-old boy.

Ning Fengzhi has been stuck at level 79 for a long time, and breaking through to level 80 has long been a knot in his heart.

However, despite searching for many years, he could not find a way to evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

The opportunity is right in front of me now. Although I don't know if it's real or not, it would be a lie to say I'm not tempted.

Ning Fengzhi took a deep breath, his voice low and restrained.

"I wonder what price I will have to pay to learn the method to evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."

A glint of triumph flashed in Tianxia Wuzei's eyes, but he casually waved his hand and said, "No rush, Sect Master Ning, why don't you listen to my conditions first?" He held up one finger: "First, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will publicly announce its cooperation with the Spirit Hall. After the matter is settled, I guarantee that Sect Master Ning's spirit will evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."

The second finger slowly rose: "Secondly, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and I are secretly cooperating. I will first help Ning Rongrong evolve her martial soul, and then tell you the method of evolution."

Ning Fengzhi pondered silently for a moment, a resolute glint in his eyes.

He turned to look at Tang San, who was still locked in fierce combat, then looked back at Tianxia Wuzei and said, "I choose the second option: to cooperate with you secretly."

He had weighed this decision in his mind a thousand times.

Openly cooperating with the Spirit Hall would mean a complete break with the Heaven Dou Empire, while secretly cooperating with Tianxia Wuzei would at least preserve a way out.

"A Wise Choice," said the thief with a satisfied smile. "However..."

He changed the subject, "Before fulfilling my promise, I need to see Sect Leader Ning's sincerity."

Ning Fengzhi took a deep breath: "What does the Holy Son want?"

"Don't be nervous, it's just a soul tool," said Tianxia Wuzei calmly.

"Soul tools? What would the Holy Son need soul tools for?! If you want them, I, Ning, can give you a few."

Ning Fengzhi was puzzled; he didn't believe that the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall wouldn't even have a mere soul tool.

However, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is a large and powerful family, and they can easily produce several soul tools.

Tianxia Wuzei shook his head and said, "The soul tool I want is in the hands of the Tiandou Empire. It is a three-dimensional triangular soul tool that is crystal clear blue throughout."

"What? You want the Vast Ocean Universe Cover?! That's the Heavenly Dou Empire's national treasure!"

As a guest of Emperor Xueye, Ning Fengzhi was quite familiar with some matters concerning the Heavenly Dou Empire.

Upon hearing this, Wu Zetian scoffed, "A national treasure? It's nothing more than a soul tool that allows people to travel freely at sea. If Sect Master Ning doesn't even have this much sincerity, then forget it."

Although the Heavenly Dou Empire discovered the extraordinary nature of the Vast Ocean Universe Cover.

However, for those who are not accepted by it, it is just a slightly more powerful soul tool.

This is supposed to be a national treasure?
What a load of rubbish!

The Vast Ocean Universe Cover is meaningless in the hands of the Heavenly Dou Empire; to put it bluntly, it's just a piece of junk.

The reason it has so many effects is entirely because it can only be possessed after being recognized by the soul imprint within the Vast Ocean Universe Cover.

The world is without thieves, yet they still don't believe that, given the current relationship between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Heaven Dou Empire, they can't even get the Vast Ocean Universe Cover.

Ning Fengzhi had intended to use the phrase "national treasure" to lower the price, but he didn't expect the other party to be unmoved.

Seeing that there were no thieves in the world and he was about to give up, he panicked.

"Holy Son, I can obtain the Vast Ocean Universe Cover from the Heavenly Dou Empire. But Holy Son, you must show me some sincerity, right? Otherwise, empty words are meaningless; how can you convince me?"

"Sincerity?" Tianxia Wuzei retorted. "Isn't my sincerity enough? My concession to cooperate with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is already my biggest concession."

Is it not enough that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is allowed to maintain its relationship with the Heaven Dou Empire?
Otherwise, the "No Thief Under Heaven" faction could use this to coerce Ning Fengzhi into openly cooperating with the Spirit Hall.

Seeing that there were no thieves in the world and that he was impervious to reason, Ning Fengzhi was ultimately defeated.

"Alright, I will obtain the Vast Ocean Universe Cover as soon as possible. I hope the Holy Son will not break his promise, after all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is not something to be trifled with."

Having no other option, he could only make a threat.

Upon hearing this, Tianxia Wuzei laughed and said, "Don't worry, as long as Ning Rongrong obtains her third spirit ring, I will let her martial spirit evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and tell you the method."

"I hope so!" Ning Fengzhi had no choice but to agree.

They didn't continue the discussion about the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda, and their gazes turned to the battle on the training field.

(End of this chapter)