Elsewhere, near the VIP stands.
Ning Fengzhi glanced at the three individuals beside Lin Ye, silently pondering to himself.
So these are the people Lin Ye found?
He deliberately delayed for five days just to gather this group?
A faint, amused smile tugged at Ning Fengzhi's lips.
Still, he remained confident in the disciples of his own clan.
After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan had a long and storied legacy, and its disciples were all the cream of the crop.
Sensing his gaze, Lin Ye coldly looked toward the VIP area in the distance.
"Feng'er, that man over there is Ning Fengzhi, Clan Head of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan," Lin Ye said gravely to the people behind him.
Following Lin Ye's gaze, Lin Feng looked at Ning Fengzhi.
Currently basking in the honeymoon phase of the clan's alliance with the Heaven Dou Empire, Ning Fengzhi truly looked radiant with success.
"System, trait insight."
[Name: Ning Fengzhi]
[Gender: Male]
[Age: 45]
[Innate Soul Power: Rank 8]
[Martial Soul: Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda (Top-tier)]
[Soul Power: Rank 79]
[Traits: Wisdom (White), Clan Head (Green), Wealth Rivals Nations (Green), Dual Focus (Green), Fate's Assistance (Purple), Exceptional Talent (Purple), Die Alone (Gray)]
Whoa, he's already a Rank 79 Soul Sage? Lin Feng couldn't help but feel a bit surprised as he glanced over the traits.
The first three weren't surprising at all—after all, Ning Fengzhi was known as one of the most intelligent and wealthiest figures in the entire Soul Master world.
He then turned to examine the others:
[Dual Focus (Green)]: You are innately capable of multitasking, granting great talent in mastering dual-focus cultivation techniques.
Ah, no wonder…
Ning Fengzhi had managed to train the dual-focus technique to the seventh level—the legendary Seven Aperture Exquisite Heart—something even previous clan heads rarely achieved.
[Fate's Assistance (Purple)]: You are a critical helper to the Child of Destiny and will remain safe during that period. After contributing significantly, you'll die peacefully.
Reading this, Lin Feng felt a wave of emotion and couldn't help but grumble inwardly.
Seriously? You give everything and get nothing?
Damn… this trait is even worse than some gray traits. It's got to be the most useless purple-tier one yet.
Recalling all that Ning Fengzhi had done to help Tang San, Lin Feng couldn't help but shake his head.
Not only did Ning Fengzhi place massive orders for Tang Sect hidden weapons to help the sect grow...
He even recommended Yu Xiaogang to Emperor Xue Ye with that now-infamous phrase:
"He who gains the Grandmaster shall rule the world."
Sure enough, the Heaven Dou royal family bought into it, immediately cozying up to Tang San and handing over Ning Fengzhi's position as Imperial Tutor to that fraud Yu Xiaogang.
From there, Ning Fengzhi's life took a sharp downturn.
[Die Alone (Gray)]: Your early life is glorious, but your later years are tragic. In the end, you will die alone.
Years later…
When the Heaven Dou Empire plunged into crisis, Ning Fengzhi sacrificed his own longevity just to awaken Emperor Xue Ye.
Though his motives were noble, the Heaven Dou royal family repaid him with betrayal.
Ever since then, the new Emperor Xue Beng viewed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan with suspicion, constantly sending their people to the frontlines and resulting in heavy casualties.
Both Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo died in battle.
Even his own successor, Ning Rongrong, leaned more toward Tang San's camp due to their close bond.
In the end, Ning Rongrong ascended to the Divine Realm with Tang San and the others—leaving Ning Fengzhi alone to guard the graves of Sword and Bone Douluo for the rest of his life.
Lin Feng couldn't help but wonder,
When that day comes, will Ning Fengzhi regret his choices?
He damn well better! Serves him right for trying to steal my Flame Valley!
The thought brought a faint, satisfied smirk to Lin Feng's face.
Still, for now, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan remained one of the Three Upper Sects, its prestige untouched.
Standing beside Ning Fengzhi was Sword Douluo Chen Xin—one of the rare Super Douluo, his power unfathomable.
Over at the battle stage, the drums of war thundered.
The battle between Lin Han and Wu Chuan had already reached a fever pitch.
Yet Lin Feng paid it no mind, his attention fixed solely on Sword Douluo.
[Name: Chen Xin]
[Gender: Male]
[Age: 93]
[Innate Soul Power: Rank 9]
[Martial Soul: Seven Kill Sword (Top-tier)]
[Soul Power: Rank 96]
[Traits: Unyielding (White), Rise at Death's Door (Purple), Sword Mastery (Purple), Exceptional Talent (Purple), Death in Battle (Gray)]
As expected of Sword Douluo—three purple-tier traits. His strength was undeniable.
Lin Feng stared at the panel in admiration.
But bro, as much as I like your traits, I really don't appreciate you coming after me.
[Unyielding (White)]: Your proud spirit will never bend to anyone.
Perfectly matched to Sword Douluo's personality.
But Lin Feng would have preferred if he were more… flexible.
Like, maybe recognize when the situation calls for retreat?
Then, when Xiao Yan shows up…
Sword Douluo: "To know one's place is true wisdom. I yield!"
Sigh.
But that's clearly never going to happen.
[Rise at Death's Door (Purple)]: The closer you are to death, the more clearly you perceive the next realm. You have a chance to break through.
Damn. Isn't this basically the protagonist's "sit-up" buff?
You get smacked down, cry out about dreams and friendship, and suddenly jump up with a power boost.
Luckily, it's only a purple trait—probably doesn't activate often.
In the original timeline, Sword Douluo only broke through to Rank 97 during a life-or-death moment when Spirit Hall attacked—his one big moment.
Lin Feng silently mused,
If he hadn't spent decades idling to protect the clan...
If he'd stayed in peak battle state, maybe he could've reached Rank 98, just like his father Chen Jianjun or grandfather Chen Xun.
Rumors said Sword Douluo was the weakest master of the Seven Kill Sword in generations.
Compared to the past three generations, that might actually be true.
[Sword Mastery (Purple)]: You possess extraordinary talent in the way of the sword and more easily grasp sword intent.
Lin Feng's eyes narrowed.
This was remarkably similar to Lin Jian's Red Lotus Sword Intent.
Aside from the lack of innate sword intent, the talent level was almost identical.
As for Sword Douluo's gray trait, Lin Feng didn't even need to check to guess it.
[Death in Battle (Gray)]: You die at the hands of Bibi Dong while saving Tang San.
As expected.
Though tragic, Sword Douluo was undoubtedly one of the top combat forces in the Soul Master world.
Even with Lin Feng's full arsenal unleashed, he wasn't confident in defeating him, in fact, he don't even stand a chance.
He might even accidentally trigger Sword Douluo's potential as a bonus and push him to Rank 97.
"System, refresh traits!"
Lin Feng immediately issued the command, hoping to alter his personality.
[Ding!]
[Refresh successful! Congratulations, a trait has upgraded!]
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