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The next day, after finishing class at school, Yang Xiong directly approached Ning Rongrong.
"Rongrong, I have something to discuss with you privately. Do you have time now?"
Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up immediately. "Little Xiong, did you discover something good?"
However, as soon as she spoke, Ning Rongrong quickly covered her mouth and glanced around at the others. After a moment, she nodded. "I have time, I have time."
The two moved to a secluded path, ensuring no one was around before Ning Rongrong finally spoke. "Little Xiong, you've become quite sensible. What secret do you want to share with me?"
Yang Xiong hesitated for a moment before speaking. "I need you to take me to see Lord Ning. I have something I want to submit to the sect."
Ning Rongrong looked puzzled. "Why don't you just give it to me? I can pass it on to my father—it's the same thing."
Yang Xiong's expression turned serious. "This is something special. I need to personally demonstrate it to the sect leader. It's not suitable to be shown in front of outsiders."
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Ning Rongrong repeatedly insisted that he tell her, but Yang Xiong maintained that the matter was too dangerous and related to the sect's secrets, making it unsuitable for casual disclosure.
Finally, Ning Rongrong pouted. "Little Xiong, you're no fun. Should I tell my dad that you bullied me? You'll be in trouble then."
Yang Xiong was speechless. He stepped back three paces from Ning Rongrong, instantly gathering soul power into a pale blue sphere in his hand. With a swift motion, he slammed the sphere into the ground, creating a crater about one meter in diameter.
Keep in mind, this was a stone-paved ground—evidence of the technique's immense power.
Ning Rongrong's eyes widened in astonishment. "Little Xiong, are you talking about this self-created soul skill? I didn't see you use a soul ring earlier. Can anyone really use it?"
Yang Xiong nodded. "Yes, I call it the Rasengan. Ordinary soul masters can also cultivate it, but the process is complex, and it's highly significant. That's why I need you to take me to see the sect leader."
Ning Rongrong's expression grew serious. Though she had the highest soul power level in the class, her Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda Tile Martial Soul lacked offensive capabilities—a major flaw both for her and the sect. The self-created soul skill Yang Xiong demonstrated seemed powerful. If she could learn it, wouldn't she gain offensive abilities?
"Little Xiong, why don't you teach me first? I can show it directly to my father later."
Yang Xiong forced a bitter smile. "Rongrong, it took me years to master this technique. The process is complicated, and it requires precise control over soul power. That's why I want to meet the sect leader personally."
"Moreover, to learn this technique, one must at least reach the Five Aperture Dispersed Heart stage of Heart Separation Control. Without that, cultivation is impossible."
"Besides, I have the sect leader's token and could directly request an audience. I'm only telling you beforehand because you're my classmate."
Hearing this, Ning Rongrong stopped pressing the issue. "Fine, let's go. I'll take you directly to see my dad."
Not long after, under Ning Rongrong's guidance, Yang Xiong arrived at a core area of the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda Sect—though it wasn't the same place where Ning Fengzhi had summoned him last time.
They entered an incredibly lavish villa. The structure was exquisitely crafted, grand and majestic, resembling a heavenly paradise. Even a simple stone within the villa was worth a fortune.
"This is my home. My dad, Sword Elder, and Bone Elder should all be waiting for me to eat. You can meet them too," Ning Rongrong said proudly.
Yang Xiong was slightly taken aback but said nothing.
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Sure enough, a short while later, they arrived at Ning Rongrong's opulent dining hall. Sword Elder, Bone Elder, and Ning Fengzhi were seated at the table, though the dishes hadn't been served yet.
Seeing the three top figures of the sect, Yang Xiong quickly bowed. "Greetings, Sect Leader, Sword Elder, Bone Elder."
Sword Elder and Bone Elder merely gazed lovingly at Ning Rongrong, seemingly paying no attention to Yang Xiong's arrival.
Ning Fengzhi, however, smiled warmly. "Yang Xiong, this seems to be your first time visiting our home with Rongrong. Consider it your own home. Come visit more often in the future."
Yang Xiong felt a bead of sweat form on his forehead. These powerful figures were not people he wanted to interact with too closely.
Ning Rongrong wore a small, proud smile. "Dad, I have good news. Little Xiong has something to submit to the sect, so I brought him here."
Ning Fengzhi looked pleased. The last time Yang Xiong submitted the secret of whale glue, the sect's overall strength had improved. He hadn't expected another submission so soon.
"Yang Xiong, have you discovered something like the secret of whale glue again? Rest assured, the sect will not treat you unfairly."
Yang Xiong replied, "Lord Sect Leader, over the past few years, I've developed a self-created soul skill. Ordinary soul masters can also cultivate it. It might be of help to the sect."
Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi, Sword Elder, and Bone Elder felt a flicker of disappointment. They were all top-tier experts in the world of soul masters. Sword Elder's Seven Kill Sword Technique was considered the strongest in the realm. They couldn't imagine what kind of astonishing self-created soul skill a ten-year-old child could create, let alone one that would benefit the sect.
Bone Elder's face darkened. "Yang Xiong, you're still young. This is the golden period for increasing soul power. You shouldn't be so fixated on self-created soul skills. Instead of wasting time researching them, you should focus on raising your soul power."
Yang Xiong quickly responded, "Thank you for your guidance, Elder Bone. However, this self-created soul skill of mine is unique. Even auxiliary soul masters can use it."
Everyone present was astonished, especially Ning Fengzhi, whose expression turned serious. "Yang Xiong, are you certain? Even auxiliary soul masters can use it?"
Yang Xiong nodded. "Yes. Though it's challenging and requires precise control over soul power, auxiliary soul masters can cultivate it. In fact, any soul master might be able to learn it."
"Lord Sect Leader, could you find a place for me to demonstrate it?"
In an instant, Bone Elder flashed to Yang Xiong's side. "With me here, you can demonstrate it right now. Use your self-created soul skill to attack me. Let's see how powerful it truly is."
Yang Xiong didn't hesitate. He quickly formed a pale blue sphere in his hand, accompanied by a sharp tearing sound. With all his strength, he hurled the Rasengan toward Bone Elder.
Bone Elder seemed enveloped in a protective force. Yang Xiong's Rasengan appeared to encounter resistance, unable to advance further.
However, the rapidly spinning soul power within the Rasengan broke through Bone Elder's protective aura, striking him squarely in the chest. Bone Elder's body trembled slightly, but otherwise, he showed no reaction.
Yang Xiong was well aware that Bone Elder had likely only displayed the soul power of a Soul Master or Great Soul Master level. If he had used his full Title Dou Luo strength and physical conditioning, Yang Xiong wouldn't even have been able to get close.
But at that moment, the scene fell completely silent. The surroundings were so quiet that the sound of a needle dropping could have been heard.
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