Earlier, Ning Fengzhi had successfully enticed Zi Zhenzhu to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School by offering money and a spirit bone.
This had been part of his plan.
Both Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong had recognized that Zi Zhenzhu was on the verge of agreeing she only needed one final push.
Of course, even if she had refused, they wouldn't have silenced her.
It would've been a painful loss, but they could've treated it as goodwill for the future.
Perhaps, when the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School expanded into Vast Sea City, they might still have gained her assistance.
In a way, Zi Zhenzhu's talent and leadership were both excellent. Even if she didn't become a Title Douluo in the future, she could at least reach Soul Douluo!
Even if she hadn't joined, it wouldn't have been a complete loss.
Fortunately, the plan succeeded they had successfully recruited a capable sea soul master.
Setting aside these thoughts, Ning Fengzhi turned his attention to the priceless treasures before them.
The Sword Douluo had already set up a barrier to prevent unwanted attention.
"Let's discuss how to divide these."
As the sect master, Ning Fengzhi couldn't make unilateral decisions.
Everyone fell silent, unsure how to proceed.
No matter how they looked at it, the hundred-thousand-year whale glue and hundred-thousand-year spirit bone were the most valuable items.
"I don't need the hundred-thousand-year spirit bone," the Sword Douluo spoke first.
"Even if I fused with it, I likely wouldn't reach Rank 98. There's no point wasting it."
Beyond Rank 95, even a hundred-thousand-year spirit bone provided minimal improvement. Rather than hogging it, he stepped aside.
After all, the Evil Spirit Orca King's spirit bone would remain within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School regardless.
Truthfully, the Sword Douluo had considered giving the torso bone to Gu Rong (Bone Douluo). But given Gu Rong's circumstances, it was unlikely to push him to Rank 97.
Ning Rongrong had previously appraised the spirit bone its two skills were relatively compatible with Gu Rong.
However, Ning Rongrong had suggested reserving it for Ning Fengzhi instead.
Dugu Bo had also contributed significantly to this battle. They couldn't show favoritism.
"Sect Master, we don't need the hundred-thousand-year spirit bone. What about the hundred-thousand-year whale glue?" Dugu Bo spoke up after the Sword Douluo.
No one could resist the allure of a hundred-thousand-year spirit bone.
Dugu Bo was nearing Rank 93. If he absorbed one, he might leap from Rank 92 to 94.
But in that case, he couldn't also claim the whale glue, right?
One shouldn't be too greedy.
The hundred-thousand-year whale glue was far more crucial for Dugu Yan especially in consolidating her Calamity Poison Body.
Compared to himself, Dugu Yan's growth mattered more.
"Elder Dugu may take the Evil Spirit Orca King's whale glue," Ning Fengzhi nodded.
Dugu Bo's choice was within his expectations.
"As for the hundred-thousand-year spirit bone…" Ning Fengzhi thought of Gu Rong, who was probably sulking at home right now.
The Evil Spirit Orca King's attributes theoretically suited him well.
Especially the two skills embedded in the spirit bone Evil Spirit Orca's Demonic Gaze and Evil Spirit Orca's Mirror Annihilation.
The former ignored physical defenses and stunned the target for three seconds.
The latter condensed the surroundings into mirror-like barriers for defense.
When the Sword Douluo unleashed his ninth soul skill earlier, the Evil Spirit Orca King had used Mirror Annihilation to mitigate the damage.
Had the king not stubbornly persisted first enduring the replicated Sword Douluo's ninth soul skill, then attacking the Purple Pearl it might not have died from the final blow.
Moreover, Gu Rong's Bone Dragon Transformation enhanced his defenses, and with his control skills, this spirit bone could make him even stronger.
"I suggest Father absorb the Evil Spirit Orca King's spirit bone."
Ning Rongrong's voice interrupted Ning Fengzhi's thoughts.
Ning Fengzhi frowned. "Rongrong, your reasoning?"
"Father, you were planning to give it to Grandpa Bone, weren't you?" Ning Rongrong said.
"To be honest, Grandpa Bone doesn't lack defensive capabilities. Control skills aren't particularly useful for him either."
In her view, Gu Rong's fighting style was all about overwhelming force.
"But you, Father, need this spirit bone."
"Your defenses are far too weak." Ning Rongrong continued. "Your eighth soul skill can indeed replicate a mirror image."
"But that can't protect you at all times. If the Phantom Space shatters, the replicated image disappears too."
"You need some defensive and control abilities to buy time."
"The Evil Spirit Orca King's torso bone perfectly compensates for this."
"Demonic Gaze can forcibly immobilize enemies, giving you time to reconstruct the Phantom Space if it breaks."
"Occasionally, you could even combo it by summoning a mirror image to attack the stunned foe catching them off guard."
"As for Mirror Annihilation, that's self-explanatory."
"A defensive skill. Judging by the Evil Spirit Orca King's performance, it should block all attacks below Rank 95."
"Even against a Rank 96 Title Douluo, it could save your life. Combined with your eighth soul skill's replication and the stun, killing the opponent isn't impossible."
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has the Split Control secret technique."
Ning Fengzhi fell into deep thought after hearing her explanation.
According to Ning Rongrong's logic, absorbing the spirit bone would greatly benefit him.
"Fengzhi, I agree with Rongrong," the Sword Douluo said.
"Makes sense. Simultaneously using soul skills and spirit bone skills Split Control excels at that," Dugu Bo nodded.
Dugu Yan, meanwhile, stayed silent, quietly observing the division process.
"But Elder Bone…" Ning Fengzhi was tempted.
"I'll explain it to him myself. That old bone isn't unreasonable," the Sword Douluo said sternly. "Fengzhi, your safety is paramount."
"Very well, I understand." Ning Fengzhi took a deep breath.
"As for the rest…"
The whale glue could be processed back at the sect. With the hundred-thousand-year gelatin secured, Dugu Yan wouldn't need the rest.
That left the thirty-thousand-year spirit bone and seventy-thousand-year spirit bone.
When Ning Fengzhi glanced at Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, the Poison Douluo waved his hand.
"Getting the hundred-thousand-year whale glue is more than enough for us. There's no need for special consideration, Sect Master."
In such a large sect, it wouldn't be proper to monopolize all the benefits. While ten-thousand-year spirit bones were precious, claiming these might seem inappropriate.
Besides, neither bone suited him or Dugu Yan well.
Final Distribution:
Dugu Bo received the hundred-thousand-year whale glue.
Ning Fengzhi took the hundred-thousand-year spirit bone.
The thirty-thousand-year spirit bone and remaining whale glue would be returned to the sect.
As for the seventy-thousand-year head bone the Sword Douluo declared it somewhat suited Gu Rong. "Just throw it at his head. Let him take it or leave it!"
Thus, the spoils were divided.
"Actually… I have one more thing to distribute."
Just as everyone thought it was over, Ning Rongrong's soft voice reached their ears.
All eyes instantly snapped toward her.
In her hand materialized the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
And in an instant
A blood-red soul ring floated around the pagoda.
Everyone's expressions froze in shock, their eyes widening to the limit.
"A… a hundred-thousand-year soul ring?!"
"Rongrong, is this the Evil Spirit Orca King's soul ring?!"
Ning Rongrong nodded.
"I thought discarding it would be wasteful, so I tried sealing it inside the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."