"Don't you think the patterns on this cube resemble those on our storage bracelets?"
The array patterns engraved on the cube were complex—so much so that they clearly didn't belong to anything currently existing on the Douluo Continent.
"Rongrong, what do you mean..." Ning Fengzhi didn't immediately grasp her implication.
"This is a soul guidance device, but an offensive-type one."
Ning Rongrong activated the patterns with her zhenqi, and an icy sensation immediately spread across her palm.
"Offensive-type soul guidance device?" Ning Fengzhi and the Bone Douluo exchanged glances, both seeing confusion in each other's eyes.
They had only heard Ning Rongrong mention the term "soul guidance device" in passing before.
Seeing their bewilderment, Ning Rongrong continued:
"A soul master can input soul power into it to unleash attacks. This one is ice-attribute."
"If it weren't damaged, it could probably shoot ice rays at enemies."
"Rongrong..." Ning Fengzhi caught the key point in her explanation,
"Are you saying that as long as one has soul power—whether a support-type or battle-type soul master—they can equip this soul guidance device?"
"Exactly." Ning Rongrong nodded. "I always thought it was just a story, but there are records in the clan's collection of strange tales and biographies."
"Beyond the seas surrounding Douluo Continent, there exists another world comparable in size to our continent."
"That world created extremely complex artifacts called soul guidance devices to help soul masters utilize soul power more efficiently."
"Wait!" The Bone Douluo's shocked expression lingered. "There's another continent beyond Douluo Continent?"
"Probably." Ning Rongrong hesitated slightly before nodding. "Grandpa Bone, you know I enjoy reading unofficial historical records."
"Most of these accounts are mixed with fabrications, but some contain truths."
"Like this item in my hand." Ning Rongrong toyed with the cubic soul guidance device. "Remember how Xue Qinghe mentioned its origin?"
"A fisherman accidentally netted it while fishing."
"Doesn't that further support such claims?"
"Rongrong, it's not that we doubt you, but this information is truly earth-shattering." Ning Fengzhi pondered for a long moment.
"Hypothetically speaking, if another continent existed, it should have been discovered long ago."
"What if it's extremely far away?" Ning Rongrong countered. "Title Douluos can fly, but not indefinitely, right? They need rest too."
"If it takes years, even decades to reach..."
"Plus, the ocean contains far more and much more dangerous spirit beasts than land. Do you think anyone could actually make it to that continent?"
"Not just ordinary people—even Title Douluos probably wouldn't want to linger at sea!"
Ning Rongrong paused briefly before continuing,
"This soul guidance device is too complex. Using my spiritual power combined with zhenqi and the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda's unique properties, I probed the cube."
"Its interior contains multiple precious metals and intricate array patterns—there's no way current Douluo Continent technology could produce something like this."
She handed the cubic artifact to Ning Fengzhi.
After channeling soul power into it, Ning Fengzhi immediately felt the same icy sensation.
Moreover, using the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda's sensing ability confirmed the cube was indeed a treasure—at the very least, the precious metals weren't fake.
After a while, Ning Fengzhi looked up. "Rongrong, share your thoughts."
"Spare no effort in researching this cube to see if we can replicate it." Ning Rongrong said gravely. "If successful, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan might truly stand at the world's pinnacle."
"Isn't that too far-fetched? You're saying this so-called soul guidance device could surpass me and your Grandpa Sword?"
The Bone Douluo looked skeptical. No matter how he looked at it, Ning Rongrong seemed to take this matter extremely seriously.
"Who knows about the future? But of course you and Grandpa Sword are stronger now." Ning Rongrong soothed.
"Naturally." The Bone Douluo nodded contentedly. "I'll soon break through to 96th rank. With me, Chen Xin, and Fengzhi, what do we have to fear from Spirit Hall?"
Ning Rongrong: "..."
Grandpa Bone, you're clearly not the Pufferfish Douluo... Is it really okay to be this inflated?
Have you been suppressed by Grandpa Sword for so long that you're getting carried away at the first sign of overtaking him?
Like Fan Jin passing the imperial exams?
She coughed lightly to steer the conversation back on track.
As for the Bone Douluo's continued self-indulgence—well, in a large clan like theirs, having one or two old mischiefs was perfectly normal.
"Father, I hope you can gather blacksmiths and others to research this soul guidance device. But this must remain absolutely confidential—no leaks outside the clan."
"Understood." Seeing Ning Rongrong's gravity, Ning Fengzhi grew solemn too.
If this "soul guidance device core" could truly grant Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda soul masters offensive capabilities, it would be an immense blessing for their clan.
Several days later.
The group returned to Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan's headquarters.
Sword Douluo Chen Xin had been waiting at the gates since early morning.
Spotting the three alighting from their carriage, he hurried over.
"Rongrong, no bumps or bruises these past days?" The Sword Douluo said kindly. "This old bag of bones here isn't exactly nurturing company."
"Sword Guy, I won't stand for that!" The Bone Douluo's face darkened.
Good grief, Chen Xin—right at the clan entrance and you're already spreading rumors?
"Just you wait, Chen Xin. I'm about to break through. After that, we'll see who's tougher!"
"Oh?" The Sword Douluo looked briefly surprised before composing himself. "An impending breakthrough? Must be Rongrong's doing."
Bone Douluo: "..."
"Grandpa Sword, Grandpa Bone, let's continue inside!" Ning Rongrong felt utterly exasperated—their two elder guardians publicly undermining each other.
"Indeed, Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone. I have matters to discuss with you both." Ning Fengzhi interjected timely.
The Sword Douluo nodded at Ning Fengzhi's words. "Very well. I'm quite curious about recent events—anything that could prepare this old bone for a breakthrough must be extraordinary!"
The three proceeded to the clan's conference hall.
Along the way, the Sword Douluo learned about their experiences in the Heaven Dou Empire.
"How convoluted." The Sword Douluo marveled.
Xue Beng possibly pretending to be a wastrel, Prince Xue Xing siding with Xue Beng, Ning Rongrong "tricking" them out of a spirit bone, then Prince Xue Xing using said bone to test the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan...
But what comforted him most was the old poisoner Dugu Bo considering joining their clan—that was truly significant.
And of course, the old bone's impending breakthrough. Though it might take a year or two, the day was finally within sight, wasn't it?