NOVEL NEXT Chapter 231: Chapter 231: Love’s Origin Is Unknown, Yet It Grows Deeply
Chapter 231: Love's Origin Is Unknown, Yet It Grows Deeply
A grand procession set off. To prevent disputes or grudges among academies that might lead to fights, the sixteen competing teams were placed within the ranks of the Royal Knights.
The two Emperor Battle teams, due to their special status, were positioned at the very forefront. Leading the procession were Ning Fengzhi, the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and Chenxin, the sect's Supreme Elder, both invited by the Heaven Dou imperial family.
Of course, the crown prince, Xue Qinghe, was also among them.
"Haha, no need for introductions. Brother Kong and Teacher both belong to the Upper Three Sects. Teacher is the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and Brother Kong is the heir to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
"You should be quite familiar with each other, right?" Xue Qinghe said with a smile. Though unable to openly show affection toward Kong, being able to see him was enough to bring her happiness.
Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi and Chenxin were momentarily stunned. "Brother Kong"?
Interesting. Were Kong and the crown prince really this close? Something felt off.
However, after brief contemplation, they decided to let it go. If Kong was acting this way, he must have his reasons.
"Indeed, we've known each other for a long time," Ning Fengzhi replied.
"Uncle Ning, Senior Chenxin!" Kong greeted.
"Hmph, your cultivation is becoming harder for this old man to discern! Keep working hard, and aim to surpass us old-timers!" Chenxin said with a smile.
Even though Kong was currently only a Soul Sage, his combat strength already surpassed Chenxin's. The only limitation was Kong's soul power level.
If Kong reached the rank of Title Douluo, Chenxin dared not imagine how powerful he would become. Witnessing Tang Hao's fall had left him with a deep realization—new generations always surpassed the old.
"Senior Chenxin flatters me. You're far from old. Even in another hundred years, you'll still stand strong," Kong said humbly, touching his nose.
Humility was important. Respecting one's elders was a basic virtue, and while Chenxin might not match his strength, as a senior, he still deserved deference.
"All right, Grandpa Jian, Kong, let's stop flattering each other. It's not like you don't know each other well!" Ning Rongrong interjected, running over.
Although she didn't qualify for the finals, as the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, she was allowed to attend and watch.
Seeing the polite exchange between the two sides, Ning Rongrong couldn't help but interrupt.
"Yes, one family shouldn't speak as if they're strangers," Kong agreed.
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan are like family, after all," he added.
Hearing this, Xue Qinghe froze. Wait a minute, wasn't the phrase "the Upper Three Sects are like family"? Why did it suddenly become just the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, leaving the Clear Sky Clan out?
Well, never mind. That wasn't important right now.
"The finals are finally here. Kong, Zhuqing and I will cheer you on at the event. You might not need it, but it's all we can do for now," Ning Rongrong said, her tone tinged with sadness.
They had all awakened their martial souls together, yet Kong's strength now far surpassed hers and Zhu Zhuqing's combined. How were they supposed to compete with that?
It was disheartening. They could only rely on hard work to convince themselves they could close the gap, even if only a little.
She even suspected that Kong's current soul power level wasn't much different from her father, Ning Fengzhi's.
Hearing this, Chenxin and Ning Fengzhi exchanged a glance, then looked at Ning Rongrong. Both sighed inwardly.
They lamented their bad fortune—Kong wasn't part of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. And beyond that, they felt pity for their daughter (or granddaughter).
The gap between peers was so vast. If their cultivation hearts hadn't already collapsed, that was already remarkable.
If they'd been born in the same era as Kong, they likely would have crumbled long ago. Competing with him was simply too difficult.
"Thank you," Kong said after some thought.
He understood Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing's situation. But some things couldn't be forced—letting things take their natural course was best.
Just because a girl liked him didn't mean he could accept every one of them.
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Zhu Zhuqing stood silently to the side, her gaze fixed intensely on Kong. In her beautiful eyes, only Kong's reflection could be seen.
Love's origin is unknown, yet it grows deeply.
Even she didn't know when it started, but in her heart and mind, this young man had completely taken over.
He was simply too outstanding—so exceptional that it could make an ordinary girl feel unworthy.
Wait a minute. Why did the Crown Prince's gaze toward Kong always seem strange?
Zhu Zhuqing noticed that Xue Qinghe looked at Kong in the same way she did—not as mere admiration.
This struck her as odd.
Could it be that Xue Qinghe…?
"Hiss…"
Thinking of this possibility, Zhu Zhuqing drew in a sharp breath. Should she tell Kong about this and warn him to be careful?
After a brief moment of contemplation, Zhu Zhuqing made up her mind.
Her intuition was never wrong. Xue Qinghe had something suspicious about her. Even if she hid it well, there were still flaws in her disguise.
"Kong, can we talk outside?" Zhu Zhuqing suddenly asked.
Hearing this, everyone was momentarily stunned. What was going on with Zhu Zhuqing?
Ning Fengzhi and Chenxin exchanged glances, their expressions a bit odd but not unpleasant.
Zhu Zhuqing was now considered part of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Her actions seemed somewhat inappropriate, interrupting their conversation with Kong to request a private talk.
But upon second thought, they were quick to let it go. If Zhu Zhuqing could marry Kong, wouldn't that be a great thing?
Ning Rongrong glanced at Zhu Zhuqing in surprise. Only when it came to Kong did Zhu Zhuqing become so "bold." Even Ning Rongrong herself hadn't dared to be this straightforward.
"Huh?"
Kong was momentarily taken aback, but after looking at Zhu Zhuqing's determined expression, he nodded and said, "Alright, no problem."
He wasn't sure what Zhu Zhuqing wanted to tell him, but judging by her resolve, it must be something important.
"Your Highness, Uncle Ning, Senior Chenxin, Kong has a personal matter…"
Before Kong could finish, Ning Fengzhi smiled warmly and waved his hand. "No need to explain. Matters of the heart are understandable."
"Indeed, don't mind us old folks. Young people should follow their hearts," Chenxin added with a smile.
Only Xue Qinghe's eye twitched, her mind filled with internal complaints.
These two elders were truly scheming—openly trying to match her man with another woman! Were they courting death?
Well, not really. She wasn't serious.
Qian Renxue didn't mind these things; she had enough confidence in her appearance.
"Go ahead, brother," Xue Qinghe said, hiding her displeasure behind an unaffected expression.
In truth, though, her annoyance lingered beneath the surface.
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