However, what he hadn't considered was that if he hadn't been so tightly bound to Tang San, Spirit Hall, seeing their auxiliary Spirits, would have definitely tried to recruit them.
Although Ning Rongrong being tied to Shrek and the others was a factor, Ning Fengzhi, as the leader of a Sect with only two Titled Douluo, dared to oppose Spirit Hall.
If he had been a bit more rational, with his intelligence, he should have realized that it was impossible for his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to contend with Spirit Hall at that time.
Yet, Ning Fengzhi, who always valued the lives of his Sect disciples, chose to 'confront' Spirit Hall head-on. In the end, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo both met a tragic end, sacrificing themselves to retrieve Tang San's body, and Ning Fengzhi's hair turned white overnight.
Xiao Tian, on the other hand, had the clarity of an outsider. If it were him, he would definitely have chosen Spirit Hall. Although Bibi Dong was already close to madness at that time, judging from the three days she gave the Heaven Dou Empire to consider surrendering, at least after the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School surrendered, they wouldn't have been too badly off in the short term.
Of course, this was also Xiao Tian's hindsight. After all, the final victory belonged to Tang San's side, and Spirit Hall was annihilated.
Moreover, Bibi Dong still harbored the idea of leading Spirit Hall to its peak and then destroying it. Whether the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School surrendering would have been a good choice is still questionable.
As Xiao Tian thought about it, it seemed that no matter what choice was made, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's final outcome didn't seem to be very good.
The next day, Chen Xin pretended to have received a message from Ning Fengzhi of the Sect, stating that he needed to return to the Sect first.
Ning Rongrong complained, "Father is really something, insisting that Grandpa Sword return first to report. After this phase of our training ends, we should be able to take a vacation. Will you come back with me then?"
Ning Rongrong said this intentionally, based on Xiao Tian's wishes, to dispel the suspicions of Tang San and the others. She had wanted to leave for a long time.
That Oscar was constantly buzzing around her like a fly, annoying her to death.
Tang San and the others finally breathed a complete sigh of relief when they saw Chen Xin leave.
They didn't know how they had managed to get through this period. The pressure from a Titled Douluo was simply too great for them to interact with Sword Douluo on equal terms like Xiao Tian did.
Dai Mubai didn't even need to be mentioned. He suspected that Chen Xin knew his background and was terrified that Chen Xin would kill him directly for the sake of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Heaven Dou Empire. And Flender wouldn't be able to protect him, so he would truly be unable to voice his bitterness!
That afternoon.
Xiao Wu and the others were still practicing the Sword Control Technique taught by Xiao Tian as usual.
Among them, Xiao Wu made the fastest progress, but it was limited to the wooden sword placed on the ground, without touching it, being able to tremble slightly.
This was still Xiao Tian's suggestion. Xiao Wu's second Spirit Ability, Charm, was related to mental force. Xiao Wu was more sensitive to this, so Xiao Tian suggested she try using her will.
"Hey, it's so difficult! When can I control a sword like you, Xiao Tian? Do you have any other suggestions, Xiao Tian?"
Ning Rongrong looked frustrated. She had never felt as useless as she did today.
This was mainly because Xiao Wu already showed signs of success; there's no harm without comparison.
During this time, Xiao Tian was preparing to create a mental force cultivation technique based on the principles of the Sword Control Technique and the Soul Refining chapter of the Xuanyuan Sword Sutra.
However, it was only half-finished and not yet ready for use.
"Rongrong, why don't you try controlling the Pagoda?"
Xiao Tian thought for a moment and gave this seemingly unreliable suggestion.
"Control the Pagoda?" Ning Rongrong's small eyes widened.
What Pagoda?
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?
Could this really work?
Xiao Tian said calmly, "Rongrong, your Spirit happens to be a Tool Spirit. You already have a connection with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. You can try to make it fly first, and then apply that feeling to controlling a sword. It should be easier to succeed."
I have to say, Xiao Tian really wanted to give himself a thumbs up. He was also a bit curious; if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda could really be controlled, that would be quite a sight.
At least for Ning Rongrong, controlling the Pagoda would be easier than controlling a sword.
Who said you could only control swords?
The Wine Sword Immortal even controlled a gourd!
Hehe.
Controlling a sword is only because swords are sharp and have higher lethality.
This brings us to the Clear Sky Hammer. If it weren't for Tang Chen creating many secret techniques, Tang Hao, under normal circumstances, in a one-on-one life-and-death battle with Sword Douluo, truly wouldn't have been the latter's opponent!
Moreover, Xiao Tian remembered that Ning Rongrong possessed the spirit ring fusion talent. If it was only used to strengthen the duration of a single auxiliary Spirit Ability, that would be too much of a waste!
Injecting the massive spirit power generated by spirit ring fusion into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and using the Pagoda to smash people, could definitely be considered an excellent life-saving trump card, couldn't it?
"Rongrong, trust me, if you can skillfully control the Pagoda, it will have a good effect on your future Sword Control Technique or anything else!"
Xiao Tian grabbed Ning Rongrong's shoulders, his eyes shining as he looked at her. The two looked at each other for a few seconds.
Finally, after a few seconds, Ning Rongrong couldn't take it, couldn't help but look away, and took a few steps back.
She only felt hot all over, and her cheeks were probably flushed.
She could only stammer, "Okay, I'll give it a try!"
Ning Rongrong didn't know why Xiao Tian suddenly became so excited, but since she chose to learn the Sword Control Technique, she would trust Xiao Tian unconditionally!
"Rongrong, Xiao Tian's sword dao talent is even above your Grandpa Sword's. When he grows up, I estimate your Grandpa Sword's title as the number one sword dao master will have to be relinquished. Your Grandpa Sword is very relieved that you are learning by Xiao Tian's side.
It's a pity, though, that this boy already has a girlfriend, otherwise I think he would be very suitable as your other half. I see you're quite fond of him too, aren't you? What a pity…"
Suddenly, Ning Rongrong thought of a conversation she had with Grandpa Sword one night when they were chatting alone, and then she thought of her recent close contact with Xiao Tian, and her face turned even redder!
"Huh? Rongrong, what's wrong? Your face is suddenly so red?"
Zhu Zhuqing saw Xiao Tian and Ning Rongrong resting together and talking about something, so she curiously walked over, but unexpectedly saw Ning Rongrong's flushed face.
"Ah? This, this might be because it's too hot? Look at the sun. It's so hot I'm going to die, Zhuqing, don't you think so? Alright, I should go continue cultivating!"
After saying that, Ning Rongrong scurried away.
Zhu Zhuqing looked up at the sun in confusion, then thought for a moment. Aren't Spirit Masters able to evaporate body fluids with spirit power to maintain a constant body temperature?
And they still feel hot?
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