Chapitre 549: Chapter 549: Gu Rong Breaks Through with Absolute Defense

As Su Ming's destruction domain solidified, he couldn't help but wonder what potential effects it might have once fully developed. Facing the bone dragon in front of him, Su Ming carefully calculated his next move, aiming for an attack powerful enough to break Gu Rong's defenses without injuring Ning Fengzhi.

With Ning Fengzhi's Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda providing amplification, Gu Rong's power temporarily reached the level of a 96th-level spirit master. Su Ming decided to keep his attack around the level of 97 for a balanced challenge.

With a deep, focused voice, Su Ming declared, "Grandpa Gu, brace yourself. If you can't withstand this, or if you don't break through, Uncle Ning could be in danger!"

Hearing this, everyone present understood what was happening. They couldn't believe Ning Fengzhi had agreed to such a high-stakes demonstration.

"Susanoo's Double Blade Cross Slash!"

Boom! Su Ming guided Susanoo to swing its twin blades down on the bone dragon.

Feeling the ominous pressure of Su Ming's attack, Gu Rong sensed a genuine threat to his life. This wasn't just a demonstration—it was life or death!

"Damn! He's serious!" Gu Rong thought, remembering Su Ming's earlier claim about defeating Yu Yuanzhen in a single blow. Now he understood why that might be true. In a rush, Gu Rong raised several bone fortresses in front of him and Ning Fengzhi, but they shattered instantly upon contact with Susanoo's blades.

Shocked, Gu Rong realized that even his strongest defenses were crumbling with ease. Seeing the blades approaching Ning Fengzhi, he acted quickly, placing himself directly in front of him and focusing all his defenses on withstanding Su Ming's assault.

As his spirit power rapidly drained, Gu Rong shouted, "Su Ming! You're incredible, I admit it, but I can't keep up this defense. Stop now, or Fengzhi will get hurt!"

Su Ming's voice was icy as he replied, "Grandpa Gu, you're really lacking resolve. Think about Sword Grandpa—he's already at level 97, while you're still at 95. If you can't break through now, you might as well fall here with Uncle Ning!"

"Oh, and if you both die, Sword Grandpa won't be far behind. Then the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan will be ripe for the Spirit Hall to swallow up!"

Su Ming realized Gu Rong didn't fully understand the urgency. He seemed to think this was just a routine sparring match where failure had no real consequence. But Su Ming was running out of time; Gu Rong had to reach level 96 now.

Once Gu Rong broke through, Su Ming planned to give them both a rare celestial herb to enhance their strengths even further. With their power growing, they'd be valuable allies for Spirit Hall. Then Su Ming could focus on training with his friends and leave the Spirit Hall establishment tasks in capable hands.

Su Ming's intense focus and aura shifted the mood of everyone observing. Seeing Su Ming's relentless intent, Bibi Dong watched intently, wondering if he was truly going all out.

Gu Rong, on the other hand, was incensed. "Su Ming! Were those promises just lies? If you go through with this, Rongrong will never forgive you!"

Holding the protective Heaven's Blessing that Su Ming had given him, Ning Fengzhi understood Su Ming's strategy and didn't intervene. Gu Rong needed this push—he'd lived too comfortably over the years.

Despite his rivalry with Sword Grandpa, Gu Rong had never once bested him in defense, always relying on Bone Dragon's spatial shifts to compete. This kind of leniency wouldn't cut it in a real confrontation.

Ignoring Gu Rong's words, Su Ming intensified his assault, further testing Gu Rong's limits. Cracks appeared on the surface of Gu Rong's massive bone dragon as it struggled to withstand Susanoo's force.

Gu Rong, desperate, poured every ounce of his spirit power into holding his defense. In that moment, Su Ming's past advice echoed in his mind:

"A true defender needs an indomitable spirit. Only with a strong heart can one cultivate an unbreakable resolve and summon the courage to stand firm."

This was absolute defense.

With a surge of enlightenment, Gu Rong's spirit power soared, reaching the tipping point of level 96. Understanding dawned, and his aura surged with renewed strength.

"Ha!" he roared. "Absolute Defense: Bone Dragon Domain!"

As Gu Rong unleashed his new domain, his defenses strengthened fivefold, drawing bone spurs from all directions to reinforce his guard against Su Ming's cross slash. The crowd felt the shift in Gu Rong's spirit power, and Rongrong cheered, "He did it! Grandpa Gu finally broke through!"

With his enhanced power concentrated into a singular defense, Gu Rong was now able to withstand Su Ming's attack, forcing Susanoo's blade to halt. Only by raising Susanoo's strength to levels 97 or 98 could Su Ming break through now.

Pleased with the outcome, Su Ming let his blades fade and retracted the Destruction Domain, his eyes returning to normal.

"Congratulations, Uncle Ning, Grandpa Gu. You did it!" Su Ming said with a warm smile.

Ning Fengzhi approached with a wide grin. "Su Ming, we owe you for that breakthrough. If not for your words just now, Gu Rong might never have realized his potential."

Only now did Gu Rong realize that Su Ming had intentionally provoked him.

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"Su Ming, I have to thank you for this breakthrough," Gu Rong said, smiling. "I remembered what you told me about the principles of defense just in time to have that epiphany."

Then he gave Su Ming a mock glare, "But what if I hadn't broken through at that critical moment? Were you really going to risk killing Fengzhi and me? That was far too dangerous!"

Ning Fengzhi stepped in, "Gu Rong, don't worry. Su Ming actually slipped a defensive soul tool to me when you weren't looking. He said it could withstand a Title Douluo-level attack as long as I had enough soul power to sustain it."

"Father, did Su Ming give you a 'Heaven's Protection' soul tool?" Ning Rongrong exclaimed, running over.

Ning Fengzhi nodded, "Yes, that's right… wait, does that mean…"

Ning Rongrong grinned, "Yes! We all have one of those too! I didn't realize he had one set aside for you as well!"

Ning Fengzhi was astonished by the soul tool's rarity and Su Ming's generosity, realizing Su Ming's forging skills might even surpass those of Master Lou Gao.

Grateful for Su Ming's assistance, Ning Fengzhi knew he owed him a deep debt. After nodding in acknowledgment to Bibi Dong, Ning Fengzhi signaled Su Ming to take him to a private room for further conversation.

Inside, Ning Fengzhi gathered with Ning Rongrong and Gu Rong. "Rongrong, it's time you part from Su Ming for a while. Although our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan is preparing to ally with Spirit Hall, we're not announcing it publicly just yet. You'll need to return with me."

Su Ming added, "Uncle Ning, after taking Rongrong with you, I'd rather she not go back to Heaven Dou Imperial Academy. Please make sure she isn't bothered by the royal family."

Ning Rongrong clung to Su Ming's arm, reluctant to leave. "Do I really have to go, Su Ming? I don't want to leave you."

Su Ming patted her head gently, "It's just for a little while, Rongrong. In about a month, Spirit Hall will declare its nationhood, and I'll officially take on the title of Saint Son. By then, your father will have settled everything, and your clan can relocate closer to Spirit City."

"Really?" Ning Rongrong's face lit up with excitement.

Ning Fengzhi smiled, "Yes, we've already planned it out. Our clan has many assets near Heaven Dou City that need to be handled first. Once they're moved, we can consider relocating. Besides, you can join me to check on Saint Spirit Village and help bring the villagers safely into the clan's care before the Empire interferes."

With everything meticulously planned by Su Ming, Ning Fengzhi would handle the logistics for Saint Spirit Village, while Qian Renxue, positioned within the royal family, would divert any attention. Su Ming was confident that Qian Renxue's strategic mind would address this seamlessly.

"Rongrong, in my absence, focus on your training," Su Ming advised. "We may only be apart for a month, but don't slack off. Try to reach level fifty so you can get your fifth ring. Didn't you want a spirit skill to enhance your spiritual power?"

Rongrong pouted, "But I don't know what kind of spirit beast to look for…"

Ning Fengzhi chimed in, "Don't worry, Rongrong. While we don't have much documentation on spirit skills that enhance mental power, Spirit Hall certainly does. Su Ming can help you research it."

Su Ming smiled, reminded of Hu Liena's own spirit skills based on mental charm. He suggested, "Uncle Ning, when Rongrong reaches level fifty, you could take her to Star Dou Forest to search for a fox-type spirit beast with mental illusion abilities."

Ning Fengzhi nodded, "Understood."

Su Ming then took out three special herbs from his soul tool and handed them to Ning Fengzhi. "Uncle Ning, please take these. They should be beneficial for you, Sword Grandpa, and Bone Grandpa."

Ning Fengzhi's heart pounded as he recognized the exquisite Qiluo Tulip, his breathing quickening. "Su Ming, you…"

With trembling hands, Ning Fengzhi hesitated to accept the herbs, overwhelmed by Su Ming's immense generosity.

Su Ming reassured him, "Uncle Ning, take them. Enhancing your strength means you'll be better equipped to protect Rongrong and secure your clan. Plus, we're dealing with formidable threats like the recent manifestations of the Sea God and Asura God's spiritual energies aiding Tang San."

"These herbs will help. The Qiluo Tulip can allow you and Rongrong to surpass the clan's cultivation limits. As for the other two, they're the Dragon Blood Purple Gold Vine and the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass, which should enhance Bone Grandpa's defensive abilities and Sword Grandpa's offensive skills."

Seeing Su Ming's sincerity, Ning Fengzhi no longer hesitated, feeling profoundly indebted to him. He knew his clan had to reciprocate this immense goodwill.

Unable to contain her gratitude, Ning Rongrong threw her arms around Su Ming and gave him a kiss on the cheek, knowing it would be a long month without him.

Taken aback by her boldness, Su Ming could only smile. Meanwhile, Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong exchanged amused glances, tactfully looking away.

"Ahem," Ning Fengzhi coughed, smiling at the two, "Alright, Rongrong, time's up. We should be going. One month will pass before you know it."

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