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

Chapter 40 Open and Covert Struggles, Alliances and Diplomacy

"Is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School just ahead?"

Looking at the magnificent castle in the distance, Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun asked.

“That’s right.” Ning Qiuyang was very excited.

He lived in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School for six years and had a deep affection for the place.

Inside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, a little boy of five or six years old toddled up to Ning Rongrong with his short legs.

"Sister Rongrong, Brother Qiuyang is back."

Ning Rongrong didn't even lift her eyelids. Ever since Ning Qiuyang left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Rongrong had instructed the little ones to keep an eye on the city gate while they were playing, and to notify her immediately if Ning Qiuyang returned.

But these little guys are all suspicious and paranoid. Every few days, at the slightest sign of trouble, they'd run over and say that Ning Qiuyang was back.

At first, Ning Rongrong believed it and excitedly ran out to greet Ning Qiuyang, but she was disappointed time and time again.

Over time, she became somewhat numb and stopped believing what these little guys said.

"Sister Rongrong, this time it's for real, and Brother Qiuyang didn't come back alone, he brought two very beautiful older sisters with him."

"what?"

Ning Rongrong couldn't sit still any longer. Whether it was true or false, she had to go out and see.

As soon as Ning Rongrong set off, Dugu Yan received the news.

Although she had only been a member of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School for a short time, she already had several close female friends. Their main task was to observe when Ning Rongrong would hurriedly run out of the sect leader's mansion.

So, just as Ning Rongrong made a wasted trip each time, so did Dugu Yan.

"Rongrong, where are you rushing off to?"

On the way, Sword Douluo saw Ning Rongrong walking hurriedly and asked her a question.

"It's nothing, I'm just wandering around."

Ning Rongrong told a little lie without changing her expression, and then hurriedly left.

Sword Douluo shook his head.

That brat isn't even at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, yet he's stolen their little princess's heart. When he returns, we'll definitely test whether his Seven Kill Sword Technique has improved.

Then, Sword Douluo saw Dugu Yan also hurriedly follow him out.

What are these two girls up to? Could it be that Ning Qiuyang has really returned?
Outside the castle.

"Qiuyang, you're finally back! You have no idea, when you just left, the young lady..."

Just as the guards at the gate were about to tell Ning Qiuyang about Ning Rongrong's deeds, Ning Rongrong's joyful voice came from inside the castle.

"Brother Qiuyang, you're finally back."

Ning Rongrong thought today would be another day of disappointment, but she didn't expect the surprise to come so suddenly.

Just as Ning Rongrong was about to rush over, a gust of wind swept past her, and another person had already overtaken her, rushing towards Ning Qiuyang's direction.

Ning Rongrong gritted her teeth fiercely.

Dugu Yan, you're such a cheapskate, you actually tried to beat me to it.

However, Ning Rongrong is a support-type Soul Master, and her Soul Power is not as high as Dugu Yan's. Although she used the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to accelerate herself, she still couldn't surpass Dugu Yan.

"Little Qiuyang, you're back?"

When Dugu Yan arrived in front of Ning Qiuyang, she was neither red-faced nor out of breath, as if she had walked over slowly.

"Sister Dugu, what's going on here?"

Behind Dugu Yan, Ning Rongrong was glaring fiercely at him.

Dugu Yan remained completely unmoved and explained:
"It's nothing, I was just playing around with my little sister Rongrong."

Ning Rongrong didn't find it funny at all; on the contrary, she was furious.

"Brother Qiuyang, why have you been gone for so long? I thought you weren't coming back." After leaving the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Qiuyang first went to the Star Luo Empire, then to the Spirit Hall, and then spent a long time looking for the Clear Sky School. In total, it took him nearly half a year.

Behind Ning Qiuyang, Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun exchanged a glance.

Before coming to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, they wondered if Ning Qiuyang had a childhood sweetheart or something similar there.

It now appears that there are not only two, but two.

Moreover, both Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing had the same thought: these two girls seemed to have similar personalities to them.

They were both different sizes, one mature and charming, the other pure and lovely.

They don't seem to have much of a chance of winning.

Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing stood closer together; now was not the time for infighting, they had to unite.

When sisters are of one mind, their strength can break even metal.

While the two women were sizing up Dugu Yan and Ning Rongrong, the other woman was also glancing at them out of the corner of her eye.

Dugu Yan nudged Ning Rongrong's lower back and gave her a wink as Ning Rongrong turned around.

It's obvious that the two of them are about to form an alliance.

That heartless little brat! They were worried that Ning Qiuyang was out there eating and sleeping in the open, not getting enough sleep or food.

In hindsight, their worries were unnecessary; they were clearly having such a good time that they forgot all about home.

Not only did he not suffer, but he was also surrounded by beautiful women.

"You brat, it really was you."

Sword Douluo also arrived, but his and Ning Rongrong's behavior was quite different.

"Draw your sword and let me see if you've been slacking off outside."

Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing were a little confused about Sword Douluo's identity. Could he be an elder who disliked Ning Qiuyang?
Sword Douluo did indeed dislike Ning Qiuyang, but it was definitely not in the way the two of them thought.

"Grandpa Sword, I learned a new sword technique on this trip. Its power may even surpass any move in the Seven Kill Sword Technique."

"Hmm?" Sword Douluo was both puzzled and somewhat angry.

He didn't believe there was any self-created soul skill that could surpass his Seven Kill Sword Technique.

"Good lad, it's been a while, and you've become quite arrogant. I'd like to see what sword technique you've learned that dares to claim it's even more powerful than the Seven Kill Sword Technique."

With the Po Jun Sword in hand, Ning Qiuyang's sword intent soared into the sky.

Sword Douluo narrowed his eyes slightly, knowing from the sword intent emanating from Ning Qiuyang that his swordsmanship had greatly improved.

In fact, Ning Qiuyang hasn't practiced the Seven Kill Sword Technique for very long since leaving the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School; it's much less than when he was learning from Sword Douluo.

But when Chen Jianjun taught him the Sword Technique of Ruling the World, he left him with a sword intent imprint.

Chen Jianjun was Chen Xin's father, and his cultivation level before his death was higher than Chen Xin's at this time. His understanding of swordsmanship was also superior to Chen Xin's.

Constantly pondering this sword intent imprint yields greater benefits than diligently practicing sword techniques.

Chen Xin also became serious, and the Seven Kill Sword appeared in his hand.

"This old swordsman was the one who tested Ning Qiuyang when he left. Now that he's back, it's my turn to take over."

After receiving the news, Bone Douluo and Ning Fengzhi also came over.

Ning Fengzhi smiled and said, "Qiuyang's swordsmanship seems to have improved a lot. Uncle Jian is also eager to try it out. Uncle Gu, you will have another chance in the future."

Bone Douluo shook his head.

"Forget it, I can't win against this old swordsman. He's always been very proud of his swordsmanship. If I suffer a loss at the hands of this kid, I'll make fun of him later."

At this moment, Ning Qiuyang's and Chen Xin's sword intents had already come into contact.

The sword cries of the Seven Kill Sword and the Broken Army Sword soared into the sky, and the two figures made contact in an instant and then separated in an instant.

(End of this chapter)