Chapter 126: What Are You Good For?

"So powerful? Does that mean Zeng Yi's fourth soul ring can absorb a ten thousand-year level soul ring?"

Several people looked at Zeng Yi in astonishment, their eyes filled with disbelief and astonishment, as if they were looking at a monster. With a soul ring configuration of one yellow, two purple, and one black, Zeng Yi would become invincible at the same level. This was too terrifying!

They thought Tang San was already abnormal enough, but they didn't expect Zeng Yi to be even more abnormal.

"If that's the case, Zeng Yi, why didn't you choose a thousand-year level soul ring for your second soul ring, instead of a hundred-year level one?" Ning Rongrong couldn't help but ask, unable to understand Zeng Yi's reasoning.

"I found a soul beast that is very suitable for my martial soul, the Sword Bamboo. Although it is slightly below the thousand-year level, it is enough. It doesn't have to be high in age, but rather the one that suits me best," Zeng Yi explained. Even though the Sword Bamboo had only cultivated for a little over 800 years, the soul skills it bestowed upon Zeng Yi, the Sword of Selflessness, were absolutely in perfect harmony with his martial soul and his identity as a swordsman. Zeng Yi had no regrets about not choosing a thousand-year level soul ring for his second soul ring. If he hadn't obtained the soul ring of this hundred-year Sword Bamboo, he would truly regret it.

Zeng Yi even thought about finding Sword Bamboos with higher ages in the future and obtaining the soul rings of such soul beasts. He would optimize his skills, maximize his buffs, and as for attacking methods, could a swordsman lack ways to attack?

"What Zeng Yi said is right. When obtaining soul rings, it's not necessary to absorb the highest level soul rings. The ones that suit oneself are often the best and can bring out the full power of the martial soul," the Grandmaster nodded, fully agreeing with Zeng Yi's words.

But...

The Grandmaster looked at Zeng Yi with a hint of regret in his heart.

This mutated twin martial soul could be described as having both advantages and disadvantages. The coexistence of two martial souls allowed Zeng Yi to possess even stronger soul rings, making him stronger than peers of the same age. It could be said that his martial soul was the strongest individual martial soul on the Douluo Continent. However, compared to those with twin martial souls, he was somewhat at a disadvantage. Those with twin martial souls could cultivate one martial soul first, and when they reached a certain level, they could cultivate the other martial soul. In this way, all the soul rings obtained would be of the ten-thousand-year level, which was absolutely terrifying to think about.

Thinking of this, the Grandmaster couldn't help but glance at Tang San, his own disciple, who had a twin martial soul.

Compared to those with a single martial soul, Zeng Yi's martial soul could be considered a failed mutation. But compared to someone with a single martial soul, he was incredibly powerful.

However, the backlash that came with cultivating a twin martial soul to the end... sigh

Perhaps Zeng Yi's coexisting martial soul had even more advantages over a twin martial soul. After all, he didn't have to worry about the final backlash of a twin martial soul.

Thinking of this, the Grandmaster's mind inevitably darkened, and he let out a sigh.

"Alright, enough chit-chat. Let's continue with the training and start the battle," the Grandmaster said calmly, sweeping his gaze over the eight people, thinking about how to divide them into teams.

"Zeng Yi, you and Ning Rongrong are one team, and the rest of you form another team. The two teams will battle each other. Do you have any objections?" the Grandmaster said in a calm tone.

This idea was the result of his careful consideration. Seeing the battle between Zeng Yi and Zhu Zhuqing, combined with Zeng Yi's martial soul, his identity as a swordsman, and this bizarre soul ring configuration, he believed that Zeng Yi's strength had already surpassed the level of Soul Ancestor. He was definitely not someone any of the other students could contend with alone.

The other six formed one team, while Zeng Yi and Ning Rongrong formed another team. With Ning Rongrong's assistance from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the overall strength would be more balanced. The Grandmaster could also have a clearer understanding of Zeng Yi's abilities.

This team formation surprised the others, but they quickly accepted it. Zeng Yi's abilities were such that they could only team up to compete against him.

"Report! I have an objection!"

At this moment, Zeng Yi suddenly raised his hand and shouted.

The Grandmaster frowned and asked, "What's your objection?"

"Grandmaster, if you ask me, it's better to let Ning Rongrong go with them, and I'll fight against the seven of them alone. What use does Ning Rongrong have for me?" Zeng Yi couldn't help but glance at Ning Rongrong next to him with a disdainful expression.

"Also, we are not senior brother and sister, we are uncle and niece in terms of seniority," Zeng Yi emphasized this point.

Everyone was speechless.

"Who are you calling your niece? I'm your senior sister!" Ning Rongrong retorted.

"Miss Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect here is the number one auxiliary martial soul in the world. Dare you say I'm useless?" Then, Ning Rongrong glared at Zeng Yi with anger. As an auxiliary soul master, which battle soul master wouldn't want an auxiliary soul master to assist them? And her martial soul was the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the top-tier auxiliary martial soul that everyone dreamed of having as their partner. And this Zeng Yi actually looked down on her, not just looking down on Ning Rongrong but also showing disrespect towards the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Unforgivable!

Ning Rongrong gritted her teeth, filled with hatred as she looked at Zeng Yi's face.

"Tch, great! I didn't want to be in a team with you either, you annoying guy."

Seeing the two of them despise each other, the Grandmaster shook his head with a hint of helplessness, then turned his gaze to Zeng Yi and said seriously, "Zeng Yi, although you are very strong, do you really think you can defeat a team of seven soul masters?"

The Grandmaster's tone was a little displeased. If Zeng Yi really thought that way, it would be not just confidence but arrogance. He didn't like that kind of personality.

"I can really defeat all seven of them," Zeng Yi actually thought this to himself, but he didn't want to appear too arrogant and explained it to the Grandmaster.

"Grandmaster, honestly, your team division is problematic. You think Ning Rongrong, an auxiliary soul Grandmaster, can fight? Do you think I can simultaneously fend off all six of them and protect Ning Rongrong? Any one of them, except Oscar, can easily take her out. In the end, it'll just be me against the six of them. It's better to send Ning Rongrong over there, so I can fight without any worries," Zeng Yi said helplessly.

Letting himself fight alone against the seven of them would also activate his Ronin skill. Bringing Ning Rongrong along, what could she contribute? Thirty percent of speed and thirty percent of strength? But she would also reduce my speed and strength by twenty percent, as well as my attack power by fifty percent.

Isn't this a hindrance?

"It's true," the Grandmaster pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement with Zeng Yi's words. Indeed, the auxiliary soul master provided great support to the battle soul Grandmaster, but if the auxiliary soul Grandmaster was defeated first, wouldn't that be equivalent to having nothing? He didn't think of this, it was his mistake.

"Since that's the case, Xiao San, your team must not go after Ning Rongrong. As long as you defeat Zeng Yi, it will be considered your victory. Understand?" the Grandmaster said.

Regarding Ning Rongrong, he only wanted her to boost Zeng Yi's strength and make both sides more evenly matched. The main purpose of this battle was to see the extent of Zeng Yi's abilities.

Ning Rongrong was just a tool.

"Got it, teacher."

"Is there any problem now?" the Grandmaster looked at Zeng Yi, asking.

Since the Grandmaster said so, what else could Zeng Yi say? Since that was the case, let's carry the weight and fight with Tang San's group.

"Uh, fine, let's do it this way."

The group of people walked to the training ground for the battle. Zeng Yi and Ning Rongrong stood on one side, while Tang San and the others grouped up on the other side. The two teams confronted each other, and the atmosphere on the field became solemn.

Reluctantly summoning her martial soul, Ning Rongrong placed her delicate jade hands in front of her chest, and a small exquisite crystal pagoda appeared on the palm of her hand. The pagoda had seven layers, with seven-colored lights rotating around it. The pagoda spun slightly, exuding a noble and elegant aura.

Two yellow soul rings rose from beneath Ning Rongrong's feet, rotating and shining around her delicate body. A rainbow-colored halo emanated from her, causing her soul power to gently ripple through her clothes. Glowing with lustrous colors and a hazy mist, at this moment, Ning Rongrong looked like a fairy, ethereal and transcendent, with an extraordinary temperament.

"Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."

Ning Rongrong's cherry lips lightly opened, and a splendid rainbow-colored light burst forth, shining brightly as her two soul rings gleamed.

"Strength Amplification"

"Agility Amplification"

Ning Rongrong extended her left hand towards Zeng Yi, lightly tapping her slender jade finger twice. Two beams of colorful light were released simultaneously, entering Zeng Yi's body.

"How about that? This is the power of my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Do you feel that your strength has increased a lot?" After doing all this, Ning Rongrong lifted her fair chin, looking at Zeng Yi with pride, as if expecting praise.

Zeng Yi: ...