Chapter 275: Oscar's Confession, Ning Rongrong Wants to Become a God
"What?! Dad, you must be joking!" Ning Rongrong exclaimed, shocked at Ning Fengzhi's request. She immediately got up from her kneeling position, her face filled with disbelief.
"You want me to have a child with Tang San? Absolutely not!"
"Have you seen how ugly he is? The child would definitely be unattractive!"
Ning Rongrong shook her head firmly. Although she had married Tang San following her father Ning Fengzhi's wishes, she absolutely refused to bear his child.
"Ridiculous!"
Ning Fengzhi reprimanded, "Tang San is on the verge of reaching level 100 and becoming a god. Once he becomes a god, changing his appearance would be a trivial matter."
"Rongrong, I have told you before, even if there is no love between you and Tang San, it can still be cultivated."
"And you have seen the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's Yu Qingrou. Honestly, I don't like that girl; she obviously has a deep mind."
"But she has captured Tang San's heart."
"I believe that if you are willing, even if you just pretend to 'like' Tang San, you can achieve it."
Arranged marriages are just like that.
Ning Rongrong sighed, "Dad, I said I don't like him. If Yu Qingrou is willing to do that, it's her business."
"Besides, if two people don't love each other, being together is just a waste of time."
She pouted, "And who's to say Tang San can even become a god?"
Ning Fengzhi nearly lost his temper at his daughter's obstinance, "Rongrong, if Tang San fails to become a god, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Clear Sky Sect, and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will all be destroyed by the Spirit Hall!"
"You have seen what happened to the Star Luo royal family. If the Heaven Dou Empire is defeated, their royal family will be slaughtered too!"
"Do you think you can survive then?"
Ning Fengzhi's voice turned solemn, "You now have two choices: believe Tang San can become a god and bear his child, thereby ensuring the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's powerful influence on the Douluo Continent."
"Or you can stubbornly refuse and wait for the Heaven Dou Empire to fall, leading to all of us being killed by the Spirit Empire's blade."
"Which will you choose?"
Ning Fengzhi's words were harshly realistic. Ning Rongrong's initial retort was instantly stuck in her throat.
"I..."
Naturally, Ning Rongrong did not want to die.
Although she was unwilling to submit herself to Tang San, deep down, she shared the same disdain for him as Xue Ke of the Heaven Dou royal family.
She looked down on Tang San.
"Have you decided? Will you consummate your marriage with Tang San, or wait to die under the Spirit Empire's blade?" Ning Fengzhi asked, watching his daughter.
Hearing her father's calm question, Ning Rongrong remained silent for a long time, finally looking up to speak.
Suddenly, a voice came from outside the ancestral hall.
"Sect Master Ning, I have something to say!"
The sudden voice startled both Ning Rongrong and Ning Fengzhi, who turned to look at the door.
Standing there was a figure.
It was none other than Oscar!
The innate full soul power food system martial spirit!
Due to his strong talent and unique martial spirit, Ning Fengzhi had naturally recruited Tang San's former teammate, Oscar, into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
An innate full soul power food system soul master, once properly trained, would definitely become a pillar of the sect. Ning Fengzhi had always been insightful when evaluating future generations.
In fact, Ning Fengzhi had also initially considered Ma Hongjun. However, due to the unsolvable problems with Ma Hongjun's martial spirit, he did not accept him.
"How dare you, Oscar! Do you know where you are? This is the ancestral hall of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. No one but immediate family is allowed near!"
"Even though you have some connection with us, you are still an outer disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Who gave you the courage to approach the ancestral hall?"
Seeing Oscar, Ning Fengzhi's face darkened, and he scolded him.
At the same time, he wondered internally how this young man had slipped past Sword Douluo's guard.
"Oscar?" Ning Rongrong was puzzled to see Oscar suddenly appear.
Outside the ancestral hall, facing Ning Fengzhi's reprimand, Oscar did not avoid his sharp gaze. Instead, he solemnly bowed and said, "Sect Master Ning, I know what you are thinking."
"But I believe Miss Rongrong should make her own decisions."
Ning Rongrong felt a warmth in her heart upon hearing Oscar's words.
After her engagement to Tang San, many people had offered her congratulations.
Among those words and looks were envy and jealousy.
But today, only Oscar spoke out like this.
"Hmph!"
"Oscar, don't you know that royal marriages are not decided by royal bloodlines themselves?"
"The same applies to the top three sects."
Ning Fengzhi's words were cold and harsh.Ning Fengzhi stared at Oscar, suddenly thinking of something, and his gaze turned icy. "Oscar, don't tell me you have feelings for Rongrong."
"I remember you joined Shrek Academy before Tang San, making you his senior, both of you studying under Flender."
"Are you saying you have improper thoughts about your brother's wife?"
Ning Fengzhi's words made Ning Rongrong's face change as she looked at Oscar.
To everyone's surprise, Oscar, instead of his usual playful demeanor within the sect, nodded solemnly. "Yes, I do have feelings for Miss Rongrong."
"From the first day she joined Shrek Academy, I liked her."
"I..."
Before Oscar could continue, Ning Fengzhi angrily interrupted, "Outrageous! How dare you speak such blasphemous words in front of me!"
"Get out! From this day forward, you are no longer a member of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"
"If I ever see you again, I will make sure you die without a trace!"
Ning Fengzhi couldn't believe that someone so close to his daughter had been harboring such intentions. Even more shocking was that this person was a friend of Tang San.
Although he knew many people admired his daughter, few dared to declare it so openly in front of him.
Ning Fengzhi could tell Oscar was serious.
With his daughter Rongrong now being pressured to consummate her marriage with Tang San, if this boy managed to take advantage of the situation with his charm and wit, he might actually win her over.
He could not let this happen.
If the daughter of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's master married Tang San but then had an affair with Tang San's friend, it would bring great disgrace to the sect.
"Sect Master Ning!"
Oscar suddenly spoke, his gaze firm and resolute. "I understand you want the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to endure for generations, but I also know you want Rongrong to live a happy life."
"These two desires do not have to be in conflict."
Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi calmed down slightly. He could sense that Oscar was not speaking frivolously. He looked at Oscar and said, "Oscar, I can see you are a smart person. And I believe that the serious side of you now is your true self, not the playful one we usually see."
"If you can say these words, you should know that only one can survive between the Heaven Dou Empire and the Spirit Empire on this continent."
"Our only hope against the Spirit Empire is Tang San from the Clear Sky Sect."
"The Spirit Empire has Su Yun, Qian Renxue, and Bibi Dong, as well as Qian Daoliu!"
"We only have Tang San with a chance to become a god, so I must support him with all my might!"
"Only if he wins and becomes a god, can our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect have a chance for eternal survival."
"In comparison, what Rongrong has to sacrifice is nothing."
"If you want to help Rongrong, or even marry her, it's not impossible."
"But what do you have that can compare to Tang San?"
"Tang San is not only a twin martial spirit with innate full soul power but also the young master of the Clear Sky Sect, now inheriting the dual god positions of Sea God and Asura God."
"You, a food system soul master with no combat ability, can only survive under the protection of your junior brother."
"How can you help Rongrong?"
Ning Fengzhi's words were sharp but realistic.
Auxiliary-type soul masters always had to rely on battle-type soul masters on the battlefield, which is why the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's direct descendants always married battle soul masters.
Oscar was certainly talented and handsome.
But he had no background, just an orphan picked up by Flender.
In normal circumstances, he would at best be married into a family as a son-in-law.
Ning Rongrong felt a mix of tension and gratitude as she listened to her father's pointed words. While she had never had feelings for Oscar, she appreciated that he stood up for her in front of her father.
"But unfortunately, it was of no use."
Ning Rongrong had already decided to find the right opportunity to sneak away.
She didn't want to die, nor did she want to have children with Tang San.
"What if I say that I too can become a god?"
Oscar suddenly looked into Ning Fengzhi's eyes and said something that shocked both him and Ning Rongrong.
"What?!"
"What?!"
Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong exclaimed in unison.
"Oscar, do you know what you're saying?" Ning Fengzhi felt incredulous.
He was familiar with Oscar's situation, as he had been trained alongside Tang San under Flender.
An innate full soul power food system soul master, not only highly talented but also diligent in cultivation.
Oscar had now reached the level of a Soul King!
The difficulty of cultivation for a food system soul master is well known.
Yet Oscar had achieved a speed almost on par with those with top-notch talent.
But could Oscar become a god with just these qualities?
Ning Fengzhi was skeptical.
"Sect Master Ning, I understand that words alone are not enough."
"Please, take a look."
Oscar extended his hand, and an indescribable force emanated from him.
Having spent time with Tang San, both Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong could sense that this power was similar to Tang San's divine power.
It was genuine divine power!
"I have inherited the position of the God of Food, but my divine trial is very difficult, and I will need to leave the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for some time."
"So, I have one request for you, Sect Master Ning: give me some time, and give Rongrong some time."
"If I can become a god in the future, I will ensure the safety of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Rongrong. I hope you will not pressure her in the meantime."
Ning Fengzhi remained silent for a long time, pondering Oscar's words before finally saying, "Alright, I agree."
"However, as a food system soul master, it might be unsafe for you to be out there alone. Do you need me to arrange some people to assist you?"
Upon learning of Oscar's inheritance, Ning Fengzhi was determined to keep him around.
At least, he seemed to care more about his daughter than Tang San did.
In the future, perhaps...
"No."
Oscar declined firmly, "Sect Master Ning, since I aim to become a god, I must overcome all obstacles on my own."
"I also want to prove to you that even a food system soul master can achieve godhood."
"Moreover, I hope you can keep my identity a secret. I don't want anyone to know."
Ning Fengzhi nodded, "Alright."
With that, Oscar left the ancestral hall without further delay, waving to Ning Rongrong as he went.
After he left, Sword Douluo's figure appeared in the hall.
"Sword Uncle, you knew about the boy's inheritance?" Ning Fengzhi looked at Sword Douluo Chen Xin.
"Yes."
Sword Douluo nodded, "He's a good lad."
He then looked at Ning Rongrong and said, "If he survives and becomes a god, he would be a more suitable partner for our Rongrong than Tang San."
"At least, he told me that if he had the chance to be with Rongrong, he would never marry another woman in his lifetime."
"Rongrong, you're quite fortunate. When your father and I could not guarantee your future, another man silently guarding you emerged."
Hearing this, Ning Rongrong recalled the conversation between Oscar and her father. Her heart was moved.
"Dad..." Ning Rongrong looked at her father, Ning Fengzhi.
Ning Fengzhi replied, "Don't worry, I will honor my promise to that boy. At least until we hear of his death, I won't force you to consummate your marriage with Tang San."
"However, his time is limited."
"At most two years, the Spirit Empire's army will clash with us, perhaps even sooner."
"If that boy cannot become a god within two years, our future will still depend on Tang San."
"Rongrong, at that time, you will have no choice."
Ning Rongrong clenched her fists as she watched Oscar's figure gradually disappear, a new thought forming in her mind.
Could she become a god herself?
(End of Chapter)