Renaming Canghui Academy was necessary because an academy must have its own distinctive features to gain greater renown across the continent.
Institutions like the Four Elements Academy and the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy each carry profound meanings and representations.
Dugu Feng believed that Gem Spirit Martial Souls held immense developmental potential.
It was entirely possible to build the academy's identity around recruiting Soul Masters with Gem Spirit Martial Souls.
"Yes, Young Master!"
Old Snake and Shi Nian responded solemnly.
"The cultivation of spiritual power also requires pressure. During this period, I'll use my Slaughter God Domain to toughen their minds!"
Dugu Feng smiled as he looked at the seven Soul Masters.
At its core, the Seven Shura Illusion Realm was an application of spiritual power.
Though it converted Soul Power into spiritual energy through Soul Skills, the ultimate control still lay with the Soul Masters themselves.
Dugu Feng felt his Slaughter God Domain could assist them.
"It is an honor for them to have the Young Master as their sparring partner!"
Shi Nian said delightedly.
In truth, he himself also wanted to witness Dugu Feng's Slaughter God Domain—the legendary divine Domain obtained from Slaughter City.
Seeing that the Seven Shura Illusion Realm had yet to dissipate, Dugu Feng immediately unleashed his Slaughter God Domain, enveloping it.
The activation process resembled a Martial Soul Avatar.
This was Tang Hao's experience, and Dugu Feng had taken it to heart.
He treated his Killing Intent as a secondary Martial Soul. Now, as he unleashed it, his entire body radiated a cold, bloodthirsty aura. The Killing Intent fused with his Soul Power, transforming it into Slaughter Qi Soul Power.
As the Slaughter Qi Soul Power circulated through his meridians, the potency of the Slaughter God Domain intensified.
A ring of white ripples clashed with the Seven Shura Illusion Realm's radiant seven-colored pillar.
Yet, this collision did not trigger any significant turbulence.
Instead, it became a fusion—each permeating the other.
Dugu Feng could sense the illusion's presence, while the seven Gem Spirit Soul Masters likewise felt the overwhelming aura of slaughter.
The killing intent carried a frigid, merciless edge.
Indeed, Dugu Feng had infused it with the chilling energy of the Eight-Angle Black Ice Herb—a coldness that targeted the mind.
Instantly, the dazzling, colossal radiance within the forest trembled violently.
Clearly, the seven Gem Spirit Soul Masters' spiritual stability had wavered.
The Slaughter God Domain inherently possessed effects of both amplification and weakening.
Dugu Feng employed the latter, reducing their combat strength by twenty percent the moment it enveloped them.
Then, with their minds suppressed, they were further unable to unleash their full power.
Old Snake and Shi Nian, standing nearby, were also within the Slaughter God Domain.
Their expressions were grave as they, too, experienced the domain's killing intent and coldness.
Both were inwardly astonished.
They were Soul Saints—Old Snake even stood at the seventy-ninth rank, on the verge of breaking through to Soul Douluo.
Yet even they were affected by the Slaughter God Domain.
If deployed unexpectedly in battle, even their spiritual power would falter for a brief moment.
With this Domain, the Young Master would be practically invincible in the future.
If even they were so shocked, the seven Soul Masters were even more overwhelmed.
"Without enduring hardship, how can they seize victory? They mustn't fall prey to Hu Liena's Bewitchment the moment they step onto the Soul Duel Stage!"
Dugu Feng was determined to strengthen their willpower.
As for how to defeat Xie Yue and Hu Liena once they executed their Martial Soul Fusion Skill—boosting their strength to the level of a Soul Emperor—
Dugu Feng already had a plan in mind, waiting only to be put into action.
After that, Dugu Feng stayed at Gem Academy, participating daily in the training and Soul Duels of the Gem Battle Team.
This lasted for a full month.
Only then did he leave, satisfied.
The Slaughter God Domain had left a deep impression on these students.
Each one of them now carried a chilling aura, as if they had walked out of a life-and-death battlefield.
This was exactly what Dugu Feng had hoped to see.
In the future, these individuals would become the formidable combat force of the Dugu Family.
After leaving Gem Academy, Dugu Feng returned to his family and discussed matters with his father.
The two then took the Immortal Treasure Qiluo Tulip and headed to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Dugu Feng intended to recruit Ning Rongrong into Gem Academy.
Shi Nian had mentioned that all Gem Spirits, after absorbing a Nightmare Beast, would have their Soul Skills transformed into Illusion Control.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was also a Gem Spirit. Through continuous research, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had developed this Gem Spirit into a Support Martial Soul.
What would happen if Ning Rongrong absorbed a Nightmare Beast's Spirit Ring?
The Nightmare Beast's characteristic was Illusion Control, which naturally involved the use of mental power.
Would Ning Rongrong develop a buff skill that enhanced mental power, or would she gain Illusion Control?
Dugu Feng carefully recalled Ning Rongrong's nine Soul Skills and realized that none of them amplified mental power.
As the number one Supportive Soul Master in the world, she actually lacked a mental power enhancement skill—Dugu Feng found this unacceptable.
This was the perfect opportunity to test it out.
Moreover, Ning Fengzhi had extended goodwill, and Ning Rongrong had thrown herself at him. Dugu Feng felt it was time to respond.
It would also be a good chance to solidify the relationship between the Dugu Family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Dugu Feng and his father boarded a carriage and left Heaven Dou City.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's headquarters was not located within Heaven Dou City but in a castle built not far away, named Seven Treasure City.
The city was populated by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's clansmen and affiliated families.
Apart from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, only the Spirit Hall possessed the strength to occupy an entire city.
Dugu Shuo's visit was not like Dugu Feng's casual call on an elder.
This was an official exchange between two families, conducted with great formality.
He had Old Scorpion send a notice in advance, delivering a formal request for a meeting.
Thus, when the two approached Seven Treasure City, a Soul Master from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School guided their carriage into the city.
The carriage proceeded straight to a grand estate at the city's center before coming to a stop.
"Brother Dugu and your esteemed son's visit brings great honor to Seven Treasure City!"
Ning Fengzhi was already waiting at the entrance, dressed in white robes, his expression scholarly and his smile composed.
"Greetings, Sect Leader Ning!"
"Greetings, Uncle Ning!"
Dugu Shuo and Dugu Feng stepped out of the carriage and greeted Ning Fengzhi.
"Please, come in! I've sent Uncle Bone to Blue Tyrant Academy to fetch Rongrong. She'll be back soon."
Ning Fengzhi glanced subtly at Dugu Feng and nodded in approval.
Among the younger generation, no one could compare to Dugu Feng now.
Under Ning Fengzhi's lead, the group entered the main hall.
After seating arrangements were settled, Sword Douluo also took his place beside them.
Following some polite exchanges, Dugu Feng cut straight to the point.
"Uncle Ning, the reward for this Soul Master Competition is three Soul Bones, and many teams are eager to compete.
The Dugu Family has established an academy called Gem Academy and formed a battle team, intending to participate as well.
I'd like Rongrong to join our team!"
Ning Fengzhi smiled. "That's the former Blazing Academy, isn't it? I've heard of it.
As long as Rongrong is willing, I have no objections."
He thought Dugu Feng would also participate, which would truly give them a chance to win the championship.
Naturally, he had no objections to Ning Rongrong joining.
As for the Shrek Academy Team, they were all too young.
Even though Ning Fengzhi acknowledged their genius, what he truly believed was that they had the greatest potential to dominate in the next Soul Master Competition.
This year's competition was definitely beyond their reach.
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