Chapter 134: The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda

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Li Luochen returned to Shrek Academy with the immortal herbs and called over Oscar, Ma Hongjun, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ye Lingling.

He needed to give his team a significant boost. Currently, Ma Hongjun was at level forty-six, Oscar at forty-three, Zhu Zhuqing at thirty-four, Ning Rongrong at thirty-two (just promoted), and Ye Linglng at thirty-five.

"Alright, I've gathered everyone here for an important announcement. Director has acquired some excellent resources—Oscar and Hongjun should already know about them since they've benefited from similar resources before. This time, we need to win the Advanced Spirit Master Elite Tournament.

Do you know what the first-place prize is? I've heard it's three spirit bones—and these three will be your goals. As for dividing three spirit bones among five people, that shouldn't be a problem, right?

No worries, Director will handle it. Just focus on your cultivation. The competition this time will be fierce, and this tournament might turn out to be quite spectacular."

After Li Luochen finished speaking, Oscar and Ma Hongjun didn't seem particularly concerned. Based on their current progress, they were confident they could break through to Soul King level before the finals. Were two Soul Kings not enough to secure victory?

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes burned with determination. She wanted to defy her fate in this tournament!

Ning Rongrong, on the other hand, twirled her big eyes mischievously. Always playful, she wasn't particularly interested in the tournament itself. As a support-type spirit master, she didn't need to fight on the front lines. Winning the championship didn't excite her as much as enjoying a sweet romance with Oscar.

Over time, Ning Rongrong had developed immense affection for Oscar. He was talented, handsome with silver hair and peach blossom eyes—a true heartthrob. Moreover, as a support-type spirit master, he possessed combat abilities, breaking the conventional limitations of food-based spirit masters.

She also sensed that Oscar seemed to like her, and she reciprocated those feelings. All that remained was for them to take that final step.

As for Ye Lingling, she remained silent like a socially awkward girl. Her mind was preoccupied with thoughts of what to eat with Yanzi tonight—would it be the newly opened grilled fish in town or the barbecue in the eastern district? Would eating so much meat affect her figure?

Li Luochen: Sorry, but Yanzi's busy tonight. She'll be drinking milk.

Meanwhile, Dugu Yan, who was watering flowers in her courtyard, suddenly felt a chill run down her spine. Her legs went weak as if she'd been targeted by something "bad."

"Hongjun, Xiao Ao, this is a Nine Treasure Purple Pill. It helps break through bottlenecks, boosts spirit power, and strengthens your foundation. After consuming it, your spirit power should increase by a few levels."

Oscar and Ma Hongjun caught the purple pill Li Luochen tossed to them. Without hesitation, they sat cross-legged and began cultivating to absorb the pill's effects.

"Ye Lingling, this is a Ninth Grade Immortal Lotus. Its properties are close to your Nine Heart Begonia, and its gentle nature will significantly enhance your spirit power, improve its quality, and greatly amplify your healing abilities.

I believe it can also help you break the curse of the Nine Heart Begonia."

Li Luochen handed Ye Lingling a pure white lotus that exuded a soothing aura, calming both body and mind.

Before Ye Lingling could say anything, Li Luochen interrupted her.

"Just chew it up and swallow. Then sit cross-legged to absorb its effects."

Li Luochen placed the lotus in Ye Lingling's hands and stared at her intently until she swallowed it. Before entering cultivation, Ye Lingling gave Li Luochen a thorough once-over, a faint smile appearing beneath her veil.

"Zhuqing, this flower is called the Ghost Shadow Flower. It will enhance your darkness attribute and agility, making your presence more attuned to darkness. However, there's a downside—light-based attacks will deal more damage to you.

Unless you reach the pinnacle of darkness and can rival light, light will remain your greatest weakness. Additionally, consuming this flower will elevate your martial soul to the level of a top-tier martial soul.

It's unlikely you'll be able to perform a spirit fusion technique with Dai Mubai's White Tiger anymore. Think carefully before you consume it. Oh, and remember to eat the petals first, then the stamen—don't eat the stem."

Li Luochen handed the Ghost Shadow Flower to Zhu Zhuqing, who immediately devoured it without hesitation. Her speed indicated she wanted no further connection with the Dai family.

Perfect! Li Luochen approved wholeheartedly. Zhu Zhuqing would undoubtedly become one of his loyal followers.

Finally, Li Luochen turned to Ning Rongrong, who looked back at him with wide, sparkling eyes. She held out her hands, blinking innocently, ready to throw a tantrum if she didn't get what she wanted.

Li Luochen: No cuteness allowed!

Ning Rongrong attempted to charm her way out of trouble, but Li Luochen treated her differently. She was essentially a test subject—he wasn't entirely sure if the Beautiful Silk Tulip Pill could guarantee her evolution into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

Still, even the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda would drive Ning Fengzhi mad.

"I have a Beautiful Silk Tulip Pill here, refined from the immortal herb Beautiful Silk Tulip. It's elegant and noble, absorbing sunlight and moonlight. It should complement your Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect perfectly. Go ahead and try it—it should boost your spirit power."

Li Luochen handed Ning Rongrong a golden pill. After hesitating briefly, she glanced around and saw the others already cultivating. With a deep breath, she swallowed the pill. A surge of warmth flowed down her throat and into her body.

Unaware, Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda materialized, glowing with dazzling brilliance as she sat down to absorb the pill's effects.

Once the distribution was complete, all that remained was to see if Ning Rongrong would successfully evolve. If she did, they could proceed with negotiations with the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. What did Li Luochen want to trade for? Naturally, spirit bones.

With the sect's wealth, they surely had plenty of spirit bones—some ten-thousand-year ones, though likely few above fifty thousand years. Those would probably be with Jian Gu Douluo. Once he passed, the bones would return to the sect.

What spirit bones did Li Luochen want? Of course, ones suitable for Shrek Academy's teachers. Flender still lacked two spirit bone slots, Zhao Wuji and Liu Erlong each had only two. Li Luochen planned to enhance them.

After all, these teachers were valuable assets. Flender, Liu Erlong, and Zhao Wuji had the potential to reach Title Douluo status. Having consumed immortal herbs, their talents had skyrocketed. Providing them with spirit bones would help them advance through the Soul Douluo stage more quickly.

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Half a day passed.

Oscar and Ma Hongjun woke up first. Ma Hongjun had gained two levels, while Oscar had gained three—placing them at levels forty-eight and forty-six, respectively.

A sharp meow signaled Zhu Zhuqing's completion of absorption. Her Netherworld Cat had grown slimmer, its fur darker and shinier. In dim lighting, it could easily blend into the shadows.

Li Luochen observed the transformed Netherworld Cat. It had undoubtedly ascended to the level of a top-tier martial soul, surpassing even the White Tiger in terms of threat. While its defense might not match the White Tiger's, its eerie danger was far more potent.

The cat's claws had also grown sharper, indicating a significant boost in attack power. Previously, the Netherworld Cat was awkward—weak in attack, mediocre in speed, and poor in defense. Now, its attack power was sufficient, and its speed had increased.

Li Luochen could clearly sense that Zhu Zhuqing's spirit power had risen by five levels, placing her at level thirty-nine.

On the other side, Ye Lingling had also finished absorbing the Ninth Grade Immortal Lotus. The lotus had compensated for the Nine Heart Begonia's weaknesses, enhancing her healing capabilities. She could now treat not only external injuries but also internal wounds and hidden ailments. Furthermore, she could replenish her teammates' spirit power.

Her support abilities had vastly improved, and she no longer needed to worry about the Nine Heart Begonia's limitation of only two spirit masters per generation. Her grandfather wouldn't need to sacrifice himself for the next inheritor either.

As Ye Lingling gazed at Li Luochen's back, her eyes brimmed with newfound emotions (Young lady, you've fallen).

Ning Rongrong was the last to wake up. Everyone's attention focused on her—or rather, on her martial soul.

"One, two, three… eight, nine! There are actually nine layers!"

Oscar stared at Ning Rongrong's martial soul, sensing something amiss. He counted again and confirmed it.

"Indeed, nine layers of nine colors—the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."

Li Luochen stood with his arms crossed, exuding the air of a transcendent expert.

"Ahhhh! The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!"

Ning Rongrong let out a piercing scream.

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