The Great Master's assessment of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, a tool-type Martial Soul, could be summed up in a single sentence: across the entire continent, it was the most powerful support Martial Soul — the ideal partner for every Combat Type Soul Master.
Of the six emblems of Spirit Hall, the one missing from the Great Master's token was the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. That alone spoke volumes about the prestige this clan commanded in the world of Martial Souls.
A thirty percent boost was already an impressive figure, but
In other words, once Ning Rongrong's Soul Power reached level thirty or above, she could enhance an additional attribute while raising all existing boosts to forty percent. The pattern continued — by the time she reached level seventy, she could instantly amplify seven attributes by eighty percent. The sheer magnitude of that effect was staggering.
With a support Soul Master like this at your side, you could practically double your combat strength in an instant. And the more powerful the Soul Master being boosted, the more potent the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's enhancement became.
Anywhere across the two great empires, the moment a
Fortunately, the pagoda's boosts could not be stacked. If two Seven Treasure Clans Soul Masters were present, only the one with the higher Soul Power could provide the enhancement.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's greatest weakness was its complete lack of offensive power — its wielder required the protection of a Battle Soul Master. But there was no shortage of volunteers willing to serve as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan's protectors, including at least two of the most elite Soul Masters in existence: Titled Douluo. Across the entire continent, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan was undeniably ranked among the top three.
As for what kind of enhancement the pagoda could provide at levels eighty and ninety, only the core members of the clan knew — and it remained the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan's most closely guarded secret.
Tang San thought for a moment. "Ning Rongrong will support the three of us.
Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong both nodded. Zhu Zhuqing glanced at Tang San and, after a brief moment, inclined her head slightly in agreement.
With so little time to prepare, they could only resort to this simple tactic. How effective it would be would have to be tested in actual combat. Regardless, none of them had ever faced such a formidable opponent — how strong he truly was could only be determined by fighting him.
"Done talking yet?"
"We're ready, Teacher." Dai Mubai nodded to Zhao Wuji and quickly stepped aside to watch. Even though this was a wildly one-sided battle, witnessing Zhao Wuji in action was an invaluable learning opportunity he wasn't about to pass up — as a Soul Master of the same power-focused assault type, he knew how rare such a chance was.
Zhao Wuji rose to his feet once more, interlacing his fingers and rolling his wrists. A bone-popping crackle that set teeth on edge erupted in a rapid succession, and the invisible pressure in the air intensified.
He conjured another incense stick in his hand. Before he could light it, Ning Rongrong had already made her move.
"Seven Treasures, revolve — Glazed Tile!" Her body pirouetted gracefully in place, and a dazzling seven-colored radiance burst forth from within her. Where the light converged, a seven-colored pagoda roughly a foot tall had materialized in the palm of her right hand.
Jeweled light shimmered and Noble aura radiated outward. Ning Rongrong wore a gentle smile, her entire figure looking as ethereal as a celestial maiden. Two yellow Soul Rings rose from beneath her feet and circled her body in a quiet orbit.
"Seven Treasures, first — Strength!" The first Soul Ring ascended, enveloping the pagoda. With a pointing gesture from Ning Rongrong's left hand, three streams of colored light shot out simultaneously, each one enveloping one of the three fighters.
Immediately, a warm surge of energy flooded into their bodies from every joint and limb. The three of them felt strength flood through their entire being — even the Soul Power within them seemed to boil and surge upward.
Zhao Wuji regarded Ning Rongrong with evident surprise. "Well, well — one of this year's examinees is actually from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. Not bad, not bad. Old Flandre is going to be thrilled." As he spoke, the incense stick in his hand was already lit. With a casual flick, he thrust it into the ground.
"Seven Treasures, second — Speed!" Three more streams of light drifted forth, and Ning Rongrong's second Soul Ring activated as well.
The sudden lightness of his body made Tang San feel as though he had lost all weight. He marveled to himself — the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda truly lived up to its reputation, worthy of being the number one support Martial Soul. A thirty percent boost to both speed and strength in an instant made him feel as though his overall power had surged dramatically.
It was right then that Zhao Wuji moved. He didn't charge at the four of them. Instead, he dropped into a half-squat and hammered both fists into the ground simultaneously.
(End of Chapter)