Seeing some results, Ning Tianchen decided to strike while the iron was hot. "Rongrong, I once read in the sect's library a saying: 'Water can carry a boat; it can also overturn it.'"
Since childhood, Ning Rongrong had been taught by Ning Fengzhi, so she understood the meaning of this phrase.
But Ning Tianchen still explained, "The core meaning is this: the sect leader is like a boat, and the disciples are like water. Water can keep the boat sailing steadily, but it can also overturn the boat and sink it."
"In the future, when you become the sect leader, if the disciples do not accept you, the entire sect will fall apart. Do you want to see the sect destroyed under your leadership?"
Hearing this, Ning Rongrong almost burst into tears. "No! Rongrong won't let that happen. I will manage the sect well. Tianchen gege, please tell me what I should do?"
Since childhood, Ning Fengzhi had instilled in her the family values, including the importance of preserving the ancestral legacy.
At the mention of this, Ning Rongrong immediately became fearful.
Ning Tianchen smiled inwardly and continued, "Rongrong, disciples' recognition of the sect leader is built up through many small things. When you become sect leader, the teachers in the special training camp will be your subordinates."
"If you don't respect the teachers now, will they support you as sect leader in the future? So, from now on, you need to curb your temper. In the special training camp, you must respect your teachers and be kind to your classmates."
Listening to his advice, Ning Rongrong did not feel annoyed. Instead, she deeply etched every word into her mind.
"I remember, Tianchen gege. Rongrong will definitely change."
Ning Tianchen touched her forehead gently, "Rongrong, you're the best."
It's easy for an adult to reason with a six-year-old child like this.
Of course, he would never use this method to trick Ning Rongrong into doing anything bad.
...
In the days that followed, Ning Rongrong did indeed change a lot.
For this, Ning Fengzhi even specially expressed his gratitude to Ning Tianchen.
Life in the special training camp was always dull, and five years quickly passed by.
During this time, Ning Tianchen's swordsmanship had reached a very advanced level. Even without intentionally cultivating his soul power level, his soul power had still reached level 30.
His second soul ring came from an 850-year-old plated earth dragon, and his second soul skill was a defensive-type soul skill.
It was similar to the Spirit Sword Guard of the Seven Kill Sword martial soul, but Ning Tianchen's soul skill was called Dragon Sword Guard, with slightly higher defense than the Spirit Sword Guard.
After Ning Rongrong's mindset shifted, her cultivation speed also increased a lot. She had now reached level 27 soul power, two levels higher than in the original timeline.
Inside the main hall of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's council chamber—
Ning Tianchen and Ning Rongrong were summoned there. Ning Fengzhi and Sword Bone Douluo had long been waiting.
After five years, Ning Tianchen had grown into a teenage appearance, and his height had increased considerably.
"Tianchen, you're still not yet twelve years old, yet you have reached level 30 soul power at this age. I'm very pleased," Ning Fengzhi's voice was like spring breeze warming the heart.
After hunting down the soul rings, Ning Tianchen would advance to Soul Master.
An eleven-year-old Soul Master was absolutely unprecedented in the continent. Even the youngest titled Douluo in the continent — Tang Hao — only broke through to Soul Master at age fourteen.
Moreover, in recent years, Ning Tianchen had focused most of his energy on swordsmanship training.
"The sect leader flatters me. It's all thanks to the sect's nurturing," Ning Tianchen said modestly.
He wasn't being boastful; Ning Fengzhi had provided him with so many resources. With such saturated training, any genius with innate soul power above level eight would have a chance to break through to Soul Master by twelve.
Swordsmanship requires laying a foundation from a young age. If he had put all his effort into soul power cultivation over these years, his soul power level could have reached the advanced Soul Master stage.
But without the swordsmanship boost, his actual combat strength would be far inferior to his current self.
"Dad, my soul power level hasn't fallen behind either. Tianchen gege is a battle soul user, but I'm a support-type soul user," Ning Rongrong snorted proudly, taking credit.
"Rongrong is the best," Ning Tianchen smiled softly as he stroked her forehead.
His praise pleased Ning Rongrong greatly, and she immediately wore a happy expression.
Ning Fengzhi could only smile helplessly. "Rongrong, you should learn to hold back your temper. I've discussed with Sword Uncle and Bone Uncle. After you both turn twelve, you will be sent to the Tian Dou Royal Academy to study."
Of course, Ning Fengzhi's intention was not simply for them to study, but to expose them to powerful external forces during their academy life, instead of letting them remain sheltered within the sect as fragile flowers.
Of course, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had a task hall, where most tasks were assigned for disciples to gain experience. But since Ning Tianchen and Ning Rongrong were the sect's successors, Ning Fengzhi didn't want them competing with other disciples for tasks, so as not to lower their status.
Moreover, sending them to study at the Tian Dou Royal Academy was also meant to help the sect attract talented individuals.
"Rongrong doesn't want to go to the Tian Dou Royal Academy. It's full of noble disciples. Once they find out we're from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, they'll all come crawling to us. That would be so annoying," Ning Rongrong immediately protested.
With her status, wherever she went, she was never short of people trying to ingratiate themselves. Once or twice might be bearable, but encountering them every day would become a burden.
Ning Tianchen thought to himself, "In the original timeline, maybe Rongrong ran away precisely because of this."
After some thought, he decided not to interfere with Ning Rongrong's decision.
Having been on Douluo Continent for so long, he felt it was time to meet the Child of Fate.
"Since Rongrong is unwilling, we will discuss this matter later," Chenxin (尘心) took over the conversation, then turned his gaze to Ning Tianchen. "Regarding your third soul ring, there has already been progress. Whether it will succeed, we still need to wait for a response."
Ning Tianchen was puzzled. "The Sword Patron still has to wait on someone else's approval to hunt a soul beast?"
With Chenxin's strength, who on the continent wouldn't show him respect? Could it be that this soul beast was in an area controlled by the Spirit Hall? But that didn't make sense either.
The Spirit Hall only managed the soul beast forests near the major cities.
Although the Spirit Hall's forces managed those forests, anyone with a token could enter freely.
Gu Rong smiled and said, "Tianchen kid, this time, to help you hunt the soul beast, the Old Swordman personally sent a letter to that ancient dragon. The third soul ring you need is in the Thunder Canyon."
Ning Fengzhi smiled faintly, not putting too much pressure on Ning Tianchen. "Tianchen, don't worry too much. This is just normal cooperation between our two great sects. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect won't pay too high a price for this."
"Hmph, Thunder Canyon is originally unclaimed territory, but the Blue Electric Tyrannosaur family is too selfish, occupying it for themselves," Ning Rongrong said indignantly, shaking her little fist.
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