Qin Ming finally breathed a sigh of relief, "Mm, I believe in you, even if you're no match for the Spirit Hall Golden Generation, you can still achieve excellent results!"
He had given up any hope of taking the championship in the friendship competition!
Therefore, even achieving second place would be extremely impressive!
At least it wouldn't bring shame to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, which had the support of the royal household!
He wanted to say more, but then a soldier's voice came from the other side...
"Teacher Qin, please come over, Prince Xue Xing has a message for you!!"
Seeing this, Qin Ming could only glance at Yu Tianheng and the others before quickly heading toward the carriage that Prince Xue Xing was in...
Watching his retreating figure, Yu Feng couldn't help but sigh and say, "Eh, from Teacher Qin's tone just now, it's clear he doesn't think we're a match for the Spirit Hall Golden Generation!"
Even though they couldn't argue with that, being looked down on like this really was unpleasant!
Yu Tianheng felt the same way in his heart, but still comforted, "Yu Feng, Teacher Qin is saying these things for our own good. If we become too obsessed with defeating Spirit Hall's team, it definitely won't end well!"
"After all, this is different from the soul fighting arena, we're representing the Tian Dou Imperial Family!"
If it were in Battle Soul Hall, even if he lost disgracefully, he would still want to see how far behind he was from Xu Sheng!!
Yu Feng looked at him in surprise, "Tian Heng, that sounds like something I should be telling you, but since you've said it, you must have come to terms with the past... "
Yu Tianheng clearly understood what he meant and interrupted him without hesitation, "I certainly remember the crushing defeat from before, but that doesn't conflict with us aiming to perform well in the friendship competition!"
However, noticing the situation outside, Hulena suddenly chimed in, "Yu Feng, Tian Heng, under these circumstances, let's not talk about this topic anymore. Many soul masters and civilians around us are greeting us!"
"If we don't respond, I'm afraid it might damage our image!"
Hearing this, Yu Tianheng and Yu Feng turned their gaze simultaneously...
They realized that as they entered Martial Soul City, the surrounding civilians and soul masters were excitedly waving their hands...
After hesitating for a few seconds, they also waved back, returning the gesture...
As expected, the cheering that greeted them was even louder...
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Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect!
Chen Xin looked at Ning Fengzhi in front of him and started with a gloomy expression, "Feng Zhi, maybe we shouldn't participate in the friendship competition after all?"
At this, he merely shook his head slightly, "Uncle Sword, since Emperor Xue Ye has personally invited us, it wouldn't be proper for me as Sect Master to refuse. You probably understand the reasons all too well!"
Honestly, he hadn't wanted to participate this time, but only a short while ago, someone from Emperor Xue Ye had personally come to notify him!
If they didn't participate, it would likely displease him!
Chen Xin clenched his fists and said again, "But, Spirit Hall is insisting on holding the competition within Martial Soul City, this can't be that simple!"
"If an accident occurs..."
Flickers of concern passed through Ning Fengzhi's eyes, "That shouldn't happen. With Emperor Xue Ye here, the Pope wouldn't dare to do anything too outrageous!!"
Currently, Spirit Hall didn't have the power to be enemies with both the upper three families and the royal household at the same time!!
Even if they did win, it would be a Pyrrhic victory, totally not worth it!!
Bi Bidong is too shrewd to make a move that has disadvantages without benefits!
Listening impatiently on the side, Gu Rong couldn't help but say, "You're not afraid of Spirit Hall, are you?"
He and Ning Fengzhi shared the same thought, neither believing that the Martial Soul Hall would dare to do anything during the friendship tournament!
Chen Xin snorted coldly, "Afraid? What is there for me to be afraid of? Besides, this time you will be going to Martial Soul City with Feng Zhi!"
"I'm only worried about whether you can protect him properly!"
Gu Rong waved his hand dismissively, confidently responding, "You don't need to worry about that, even if something happens to me, I won't let anything happen to Feng Zhi."
Ning Fengzhi coughed slightly, "Uncle Bone, don't speak such inauspicious words, we will all safely return to our sect!"
Then, he turned to Chen Xin, stressing each word, "Uncle Sword, you don't need to worry too much, if anything unexpected happens, we will adapt to the situation!!"
Chen Xin turned his head away and crossed his arms, "If that's the case, then do as you please. But if something really goes wrong, don't blame me for abandoning the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect and leaving!"
Hearing this conversation, Ning Rongrong, who had been listening all along, exclaimed in shock, "Eh... Sword Grandpa, would you really abandon the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect?"
As she spoke, the corners of her eyes began to redden...
Seeing this, the former immediately panicked...
He hurried to comfort her, "Rongrong, don't cry, I was just joking. Sword Grandpa has guarded the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect for who knows how many years, how could he possibly leave!"
"Even if I were to leave, I would take you with me, Rongrong!"
Ning Rongrong blinked her beautiful eyes, stopping her tears, "Sword Grandpa, are you really telling the truth?"
Chen Xin sighed in relief and reached out to ruffle her hair, "Of course I'm telling the truth; when has Sword Grandpa ever lied to Rongrong!"
Watching this scene, Gu Rong burst out with a "pfft" of laughter...
He couldn't help but tease, "I can't believe you can say such things; you really are getting younger as you age!"
Chen Xin rolled his eyes, "What's it to you?"
Ning Fengzhi sighed, breaking up the banter between the two, "Alright, Uncle Bone, stop arguing with Uncle Sword. It's getting late; we should set off now, or we might miss the friendship tournament!!"
Gu Rong glanced at the sky and then nodded, "Yes, indeed it's getting late, Feng Zhi, let's set off!"
After a brief gesture, Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong entered the carriage and vanished from sight...
Chen Xin came back to his senses and said, "Rongrong, let's go!"
But Ning Rongrong remained motionless, as if she hadn't heard him, her gaze fixed on the distance...
Chen Xin then noticed something was amiss and said with surprise, "Rongrong, you seem very eager to go to the friendship tournament with them!"
Ning Rongrong didn't deny it but nodded in agreement, "Mmm... after all, there are so many academy students there, especially the people from the Spirit Hall Golden Generation!"
She had no real interest in fighting; she simply wanted to watch!
Chen Xin pursed his lips and comforted her, "Rongrong, my dear, there's nothing special about this friendship tournament; it's just some kids playing house!"
"If you're really interested, just join an academy later on and take part in the Continental Elite Soul Master Tournament!"
"That is much more interesting than any friendship tournament!"
As the daughter of the Sect Leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, joining any academy would be easy, and she would even receive great attention!!
Securing a spot in a Continental Elite Tournament would be no big deal!
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