Douluo Continent: The Ten Kings of Hell, I am the Emperor of the Underworld

Chapter 16 Dark Angel, Breaking Army Sword
Nothing unexpected happened on the way back.

After meeting up with Dugu Bo and his grandson in Tiandou City, the group immediately set off to return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

"Young Master, Ning Fengzhi and the others have left."

Not long after Ning Qiuyang and his group left the palace, someone came to report.

"Understood," Qian Renxue nodded.

"Have you thoroughly investigated Ning Qiuyang's background?"

The man reported, "It has been found out that Ning Qiuyang is a direct disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. His parents died in battle shortly after his birth. He was taken to the sect leader's residence by Ning Fengzhi, who assigned people to take good care of him."

"In addition, the people you sent back to the Spirit Hall have returned."

"Oh? What did you find out? Tell me."

Qian Renxue herself could not know the specific situation inside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, but she knew that the Spirit Hall definitely had spies in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

"It is said that during this year's Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony, one child's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul underwent a mutation, and it should be a benign mutation, because this child's innate soul power is at its maximum level."

Qian Renxue asked, "Is this child Ning Qiuyang?"

"It's Ning Qiuyang," the man replied definitively.

"I understand, please step back."

"Yes."

After her subordinates left, Qian Renxue released her Angelic Martial Soul once again.

The tip of the bottom right wing remained pitch black, and no matter how much Qian Renxue tried to wash it away with her soul power, she could not erase it.

This darkness was pure, and not an evil darkness, but rather echoed the pure light of her six-winged angel martial soul.

"Angel Assault"

Qian Renxue used the bit of dark power from her Angelic Martial Soul to unleash her first Soul Skill.

The dark power on Qian Renxue's fist flashed and disappeared in an instant, and she failed to use her first soul skill successfully.

"As expected, there's just not enough of this dark energy."

After several days of research, Qian Renxue discovered that this dark power had no negative effects on her.

On the contrary, she felt that if she could master more of this dark power, her strength might increase significantly.

"Ning Qiuyang, Ning Qiuyang," Qian Renxue murmured.

If Ning Qiuyang stayed at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, she wouldn't be able to find an excuse to contact him, and since she was still Xue Qinghe, she couldn't just leave at will.

"trouble!"

……

After returning to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Qiuyang proposed to leave the school to undergo the Divine Trial.

"Qiuyang, you are still too young. It is too dangerous for you to go out and explore on your own."

In fact, with Ning Qiuyang's current strength, let alone Soul Venerables of the same realm as him, even enemies at the Soul Sect realm would not be too difficult to deal with.

If he were to also use the underworld route, he would have a high chance of escaping even from a Title Douluo.

But in Ning Fengzhi's opinion, Ning Qiuyang was too young.

Even though Ning Qiuyang has considerable strength, he has no experience in venturing out, so it would be too dangerous for him to go out and explore now.

Ning Qiuyang insisted, "The Divine Exam concerns my future, Uncle Ning, please let me go."

You will receive a reward for completing each divine test.

Ning Qiuyang obtained three soul rings in succession and consumed a divine herb at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, resulting in an explosive improvement in his strength.

Without any other fortunate opportunities, he could only cultivate step by step.

Although he was more efficient at cultivating than others, how could he just watch and do nothing when there was a way to quickly improve his strength?

Ning Fengzhi hesitated.

He had never become a god, so he didn't know if the divine examination had a time limit. Ning Qiuyang's firm attitude made his thoughts waver.

"How about I have Uncle Jian or Uncle Gu accompany you?"

"No, the Divine Trial is my own business, and only I can complete it." Ning Fengzhi thought for a long time before finally saying:

"The divine test is your opportunity, but also your challenge. I can't stop you, but you'll have to wait another year."

"During this year, I will have Uncle Bone and Uncle Sword train you well. Oh, and Elder Dugu, his experience in some areas is even greater than that of Uncle Bone and Uncle Sword."

"A year later?"

Ning Qiuyang could afford to wait a year.

Moreover, although he has a general understanding of Douluo Continent, there are many details he doesn't know, and learning some of them in advance will be beneficial for him to complete the God Trial.

"Okay, I promise you, Uncle Ning."

From that day on, Ning Qiuyang began a year-long period of closed training.

Three Title Douluos training a Soul Master like him—is that a small blessing?
But whenever he was training hard, there was always a cute little sister or a gentle older sister by his side.

"Your soul skills are indeed powerful, and the possession skills that are similar to the Martial Soul True Body can greatly improve your physical attributes, but your body itself is still your biggest weakness."

Today, Sword Douluo is instructing Ning Qiuyang.

"Without soul skills, you won't have any means of attack or defense. From today onwards, you will learn swordsmanship from me."

Sword Douluo's martial soul is the Seven Kill Sword. Among all the soul masters in the world today, it can be said that no one understands swords better than him.

His self-created Seven Kill Sword Technique is incredibly powerful, in no way inferior to ordinary soul skills.

"Yes."

Although it meant taking another course, Ning Qiuyang was still very interested in mastering a sword technique.

"The Seven Kill Sword Technique is incredibly powerful; you must start by learning the basics."

Sword Douluo's teaching is progressive, starting with the simplest basic moves such as stabbing, pointing, and parrying, and demonstrating them one by one.

"This sword is one I used before, named Po Jun. I'm giving it to you."

Sword Douluo took out a longsword with an ebony scabbard from his storage soul tool and handed it to Ning Qiuyang.

Ning Qiuyang clearly heard a hint of reluctance in Sword Douluo's tone.

"What a fine sword," Ning Qiuyang exclaimed.

Ning Qiuyang drew his sword from its sheath. The sword was as clear and bright as autumn water. Ning Qiuyang poured his soul power into it, and the Po Jun sword immediately emitted a crisp humming sound, as if expressing joy.

"Hmph, of course it's a good sword, do you need to tell me?"

After saying this, Sword Douluo put on a stern face.

"Now that you have the sword, get to work on it and don't let it get tarnished in your hands."

"Thank you, Grandpa Jian."

The basic sword techniques emphasize simplicity. Although they are easy to learn, they are not easy to master. The repetitive and tedious nature of them can easily lead to complacency.

Sword Douluo was able to see when Ning Qiuyang was slacking off, and promptly reminded him and corrected his mistakes during sword practice.

"Keep your steps steady, keep your mind upright, keep your hands steady, and keep your will firm."

……

"Brother Qiuyang, you must be tired. You're covered in sweat. Let Rongrong wipe it for you."

During the break, Ning Rongrong jogged over to wipe Ning Qiuyang's sweat.

"Rongrong, why does your voice sound like that?"

Ning Rongrong deliberately softened her voice, but this change made her originally soft and sweet voice seem out of place with her age and temperament.

"Hmph~" Ning Rongrong pouted, offering no explanation.

She would never admit that she learned it from Dugu Yan.

That woman clearly didn't have a good temper, but she always acted like a gentle older sister around Ning Qiuyang.

Isn't it just because she's a few years older that her figure is getting better and better?
What's so great about it? Being old means you'll age faster.

"Rest time is over, get up and practice your swordsmanship." Seeing Ning Rongrong practically glued to Ning Qiuyang, Sword Douluo couldn't sit still any longer.

(End of this chapter)