Liu Erlong looked at Xu Yuan, feeling that this disciple of hers was truly mysterious.
Even as a Titled Douluo, she had no way to treat the other person, yet Xu Yuan could heal them with ease.
However, she did not intend to pry into Xu Yuan's secrets.
Xu Yuan looked at Bai Ling and said, "Alright, get up. Cultivate well, and repay your teacher well in the future."
Bai Ling scrambled up from the ground and bowed deeply. "Lord Xu, I will never forget your life-saving kindness. Since you've asked me to repay my teacher, I shall remain at the academy for the rest of my life to protect her safety, with no ulterior motives!"
Seeing the light rekindled in her eyes, Liu Erlong felt a warmth in her heart. She stepped forward and patted her shoulder. "It's fine. Cultivating well from now on will be the best reward."
Xu Yuan nodded and said no more, turning to head back to the dormitory.
In the Sea of Spirit, God King Tang San's voice carried a hint of amusement. "This Spirit Cat is quite sensible. Her mental force talent was suppressed by a mutation, but I just cleared her Spirit Meridians. With proper training in the future, she could become a decent subordinate."
God King Tang San thought to himself that he could train Bai Ling to become a High Priestess.
The previous Sea God Family was quite good; he could Cultivate another Family on the continent.
Wasn't the Qian Family just like that? The entire Qian Family worshipped the Angel God with absolute faith; back then, he had modeled his approach after the Angel God.
During the night, Xiao Wu spent the night with Xu Yuan, and in the morning, she left with a limp.
God King Tang San had already grown accustomed to it, and even found it a bit exciting to watch.
Seeing Xiao Wu leave, God King Tang San said to Xu Yuan, "Xu Yuan, I'll teach you something that can significantly boost your strength."
Hearing this, Xu Yuan was somewhat curious. "Alright."
He couldn't help but wonder what God King Tang San could possibly teach him.
God King Tang San said to Xu Yuan, "First, sit on the bed and follow my method."
Xu Yuan nodded and sat cross-legged on the bed, waiting for God King Tang San to explain the method.
God King Tang San cleared his throat and said, "This method of mine is called the Soul Core. A Soul Core is originally the key to a Breakthrough into a Titled Douluo, but I've discovered a way to extract and condense it in advance."
Xu Yuan: "????"
Wait, big brother, are you really this shameless?
You discovered it yourself?
Isn't this the method Huo Yuhao came up with?
But Xu Yuan remained calm on the surface, simply following the conversation. "Soul Core? The key to a Breakthrough into a Titled Douluo? And it can be extracted and condensed ahead of time?"
"Exactly." God King Tang San's voice carried an unquestionable certainty, as if this truly were his original creation. "When ordinary Spirit Masters achieve a Breakthrough into a Titled Douluo, their spirit power naturally condenses into a Soul Core—passive and difficult to control. But my method allows you to actively refine it. Once successful, your spirit power recovery and purity will double, and your future Breakthrough into a Titled Douluo will happen naturally."
Xu Yuan feigned a look of admiration and said, "So powerful! Lord, please teach me."
A trace of subtle pride seeped into God King Tang San's voice, as if he were showcasing a peerless treasure. "Watch closely. The route for this spirit power circulation is something ordinary Spirit Masters couldn't even begin to grasp in a lifetime."
He sketched a complex trajectory within Xu Yuan's Sea of Spirit, spread across the key nodes of his entire body like a spiderweb, with every turn precisely corresponding to the blind spots of spirit power flow.
"Concentrate. Gather your spirit power in your Dantian and forcibly compress it using your mental force. Remember, you must squeeze out all Impurities as if you were wringing out a towel." Tang San's voice carried an unquestionable authority. "The process will be painful, but your body is unique; you have nothing to fear."
Xu Yuan sat as instructed, took a deep breath, and fully immersed his attention in the flow of spirit power within his body. Following the trajectory Tang San had sketched, he guided the spirit power toward his Dantian.
A vortex appeared within his Dantian, rapidly absorbing the spirit power in his body.
The vortex spun faster and faster, exerting a tearing suction that continuously pulled spirit power from his entire body into his Dantian.
"Compress this spirit power," God King Tang San suddenly spoke at this moment... Meanwhile, at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
"Strange, why do my legs feel so weak?" Tang San said, rubbing his lower back.
He felt as though his body had been hollowed out, with nothing left at all.
Tang San got out of bed, suddenly grabbing the edge of the table. His face was as pale as paper, and fine beads of cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
He had clearly done nothing, yet it felt as if all the strength in his body had been drained. Even lifting his hand was a struggle, and his Dantian felt empty, as if a piece had been gouged out.
Tang San suddenly clutched his Dantian, his body curling up uncontrollably. Intense pain, like countless small knives churning inside, made his vision go dark, and cold sweat instantly soaked his clothes.
"Ugh..." He gritted his teeth hard, trying to mobilize his spirit power to suppress the intense pain.
But his Dantian was empty; forget spirit power, he couldn't even muster a shred of strength.
It felt as if someone had taken a blunt instrument and smashed his spirit power Foundation to pieces.
Hearing the noise, Yu Xiaogang pushed the door open and saw him in such agony. He rushed forward to support him. "Little San! What's wrong?"
Tang San was in too much pain to speak, only able to point at his Dantian, his face terrifyingly pale.
Tang San's whole body convulsed in pain, his consciousness gradually blurring as his body twitched uncontrollably.
Yu Xiaogang hurriedly reached out to support him, wanting to pull him into his arms to steady him, but he didn't expect Tang San to suddenly turn his head and bite down hard, driven by the intense pain.
Yu Xiaogang sucked in a sharp breath of cold air from the pain, freezing in place as if struck by lightning.
A sharp, almost suffocating tearing sensation came from his lower body, as if someone had clamped down hard with red-hot iron pincers.
He instinctively wanted to back away, but his legs were as soft as cotton. He could only grip the edge of the bed tightly to keep from collapsing on the spot.
Veins bulged on his temples, and his usually refined face was now severely distorted as a muffled groan escaped his throat.
"Li... Little San, you..." Yu Xiaogang's voice trembled with an unbelievable quiver. "You bit... you bit your teacher!"
Tang San's vision darkened in waves as the intense pain surged into his mind like a tide.
He finally realized his teeth had clamped onto something soft and fragile, and the metallic taste of blood instantly exploded in his mouth.
His teeth remained clenched tight; the intense pain and instinct had caused him to lose complete control, like a wounded beast refusing to let go.
The metallic taste of blood spread rapidly in his mouth, mixed with a warm saltiness that made his stomach churn.
Yu Xiaogang trembled all over, veins throbbing on his forehead. His hands instinctively wanted to push Tang San's head away, but the intense pain in his lower body left him with almost no strength to even lift his arms.
Yu Xiaogang could only grip the edge of the bed tightly, his knuckles white, as broken, tearful cries of pain squeezed out of his throat. "Little San... let... let go... Teacher hurts... it really hurts to death..."
His voice grew smaller and smaller, finally becoming little more than a whisper.
The door burst open with a bang
Dai Mubai was the first to rush in. The haze of just waking up was still in his evil eyes, and he froze instantly upon seeing the scene before him.
Oscar, Ma Hongjun, Shi Mo, and Wang Hao followed closely behind. The four of them squeezed through the doorframe almost simultaneously, then collectively turned to stone.
Dai Mubai's pupils shrank violently, his voice changing pitch: "T-Teacher?! Little San?! What are you doing?!"
Ma Hongjun's hair stood on end, his chubby face turning bright red: "Holy crap! Is... Is that where he bit?!"
The Sausage in Oscar's hand dropped to the floor with a thud. He felt as if he had been struck by lightning: "No way... this development is just too ridiculous..."
Wang Hao and Shi Mo didn't know what to say.
Dai Mubai was the first to snap out of it. He strode forward, grabbed Tang San's shoulders, and pulled back forcefully: "Little San! Let go, quickly! Have you gone mad?!"
Tang San finally regained some senses from the pull. His jaws loosened, and his blood-stained mouth suddenly pulled away.
Yu Xiaogang's legs gave out on the spot, and he knelt on the ground, clutching his lower body tightly. He was in so much pain he couldn't even make a sound, only letting out low whimpers.
Blood trickled down through his fingers, staining his light gray pajama pants red and leaving a small dark red puddle on the floor.
Tang San sat slumped on the bed, blood on the corners of his mouth and a vacant look in his eyes. The intense pain from before hadn't fully receded, and now he was overwhelmed by immense shame and confusion.
He stared blankly at the kneeling Yu Xiaogang, then at his teammates who had rushed in. He opened his mouth but couldn't say a single word.
Ma Hongjun was the first to break the dead silence, his voice trembling: "What... what on earth is going on? Teacher, how could you... Little San, how could you..."
Shi Mo and Wang Hao hurried to Yu Xiaogang's side and helped him up.
Wang Hao asked: "Teacher Yu Xiaogang, do you need to go to the Infirmary?"
Yu Xiaogang was shaking all over from the pain, veins bulging on his forehead and cold sweat soaking his clothes.
Leaning in Shi Mo's arms, his lips quivered, and it took a long time for him to squeeze out a few words from between his teeth: "Go... go to the Infirmary... quickly..."
Tang San's gaze flickered violently between Yu Xiaogang's pained face and the blood on the floor. The lingering sense of emptiness in his Dantian and the overwhelming shame wove into an airtight net that suddenly tightened around his consciousness.
The scene before him suddenly spun, and the startled cries of his teammates seemed to come from far away, as if through a thick layer of water.
*Thud.*
Tang San fell straight back, the back of his head hitting the bed frame hard, yet he didn't make a sound.
He had completely passed out, his vacant pupils frozen in a final state of bewilderment and fear.
"Little San!" Dai Mubai rushed over with quick reflexes to catch Tang San. He checked his breathing and breathed a small sigh of relief upon finding he was still alive.
Dai Mubai was incredibly confused. "What exactly is going on?"
A heavy smell of medicine filled the School Infirmary. Yu Xiaogang lay on the hospital bed, his face as pale as paper and his lower lip bitten purple.
The School Doctor was a white-haired old man. Having just finished treating the wound, he stood by the bed with a furrowed brow, holding a blood-stained cotton ball.
When Dai Mubai came in supporting the unconscious Tang San, he happened to hear the School Doctor shaking his head and sighing to Flender: "Flender, it's not that I'm incompetent... Teacher Yu's injury is too specific; it damaged the foundation. Even if the wound heals, in the future... I'm afraid it will be very difficult for him to perform sexually."
"What?!" Flender was struck as if by lightning, staggering back half a step. "What did you say? Impossible! Look again!"
The School Doctor sighed and put down the blood-stained instruments: "I've done my best. The nerves and Meridians there have suffered irreversible damage. Never mind sexual activity, even a little exertion in the future might strain the wound..."
These words were like a giant boulder crashing into the crowd. Shi Mo and Wang Hao's expressions changed drastically, and they instinctively looked at each other, both seeing shock in the other's eyes.
Ma Hongjun opened his mouth to say something, but in the end, it only turned into a heavy sigh.
Dai Mubai's hand supporting Tang San suddenly tightened. He looked at the lifeless Yu Xiaogang on the hospital bed, then at the unconscious Tang San in his arms, feeling a chill run from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.
He couldn't help but think to himself that he should keep his distance from Tang San in the future.
Tang San even dared to bite Yu Xiaogang, let alone them.
Ma Hongjun and the others all looked at Tang San, silently keeping their distance from him.
The air in the Infirmary seemed frozen, so heavy it was suffocating.
Flender looked at Dai Mubai and asked: "Dai Mubai, what happened?"
Dai Mubai took a deep breath, suppressing the shock and confusion in his heart, and said solemnly to Flender: "Principal, when we burst into the dormitory just now, we saw... Little San biting Teacher Yu Xiaogang's... lower body. There was blood everywhere. When we pulled him away, Little San seemed to have lost his soul, and he fainted right after letting go."
Seeing this, Flender couldn't help but frown, not knowing what to say.
He had heard from Yu Xiaogang before that Tang San had a strange illness, but he hadn't expected it to be this severe.
"Strange illness..." Flender muttered to himself, his voice carrying a hint of unbelievable exhaustion. "Xiaogang always said this child hasn't had it easy and asked me to look after him more, but this..."
Flender looked at Yu Xiaogang curled up in pain on the bed, then at the unconscious Tang San nearby. "What a mess..."
Ma Hongjun rubbed his hands together and said somewhat uneasily: "Teacher, then... what about Tang San?"
Flender couldn't help but sigh and said: "Hongjun, from now on, you will take care of Little San."
Hearing Flender's words, Ma Hongjun's expression changed drastically; he didn't really want to take care of Tang San.
Ma Hongjun's face instantly turned the color of pig liver, and he waved his hands repeatedly: "Principal, this, this won't do! How would I know how to take care of someone? Besides..." He stole a glance at the unconscious Tang San and lowered his voice even more, "Little San is like this now, I... I'm a bit scared."
That bloody scene from just now was still flashing before his eyes. Having to take care of someone who could even bite Yu Xiaogang so viciously made him feel truly terrified deep down.
Flender's brow furrowed: "What are you afraid of? He's unconscious now; it's not like he can eat you."
"It's not that..." Ma Hongjun scratched his head in anxiety. "I mean, what if he wakes up and has another episode? My small frame can't handle his bite!"
As soon as he said this, Shi Mo and Wang Hao instinctively nodded, clearly sharing Ma Hongjun's sentiment.
Dai Mubai also turned his face away and didn't respond; he had been thinking the same thing just now.
The Infirmary fell silent again, save for the sound of Yu Xiaogang's suppressed breathing.
Flender looked at everyone's evasive eyes and sighed helplessly: "Hongjun, you will be the one to take care of him. No excuses."
Ma Hongjun's face turned green. He looked at Dai Mubai with a mournful expression, his eyes pleading for help, but Dai Mubai looked out the window, pretending not to see.
He could only accept miserably: "P-Principal, I... I understand
In the blink of an eye, the day for the start of the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament qualifiers arrived.
On this day, the various academies participating in the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament arrived in Heaven Dou City one after another.
Xu Yuan, who had been in seclusion for a long time, emerged, having spent considerable time successfully condensing a Soul Core.
Although it was a bit slow, Xu Yuan had figured out the process of Soul Core condensation and summarized his insights.
Xu Yuan knew that publishing this now would be completely useless.
Because currently, the methods for people on the Douluo Continent to increase their mental force are either absorbing spirit rings or consuming Heaven And Earth Treasures.
Besides those, there were no other ways to improve mental force.
Once he became a god, he would then spread the methods for mental cultivation and Soul Core condensation.
As for the Soul Spirit thing, that would have to wait ten thousand years for Huo Yuhao's arrival.
In the future, there might not necessarily be a Huo Yuhao; he might be called Tang Yuhao or Li Yuhao and so on.
Dog training?
Not really, as long as no gods were causing trouble on the Douluo Continent, he wouldn't care.
"Brother Xu!"
Just as Xu Yuan came out of his room, Xiao Wu pounced on him.
Xu Yuan subconsciously reached out to catch Xiao Wu; the young girl carried a faint scent of peach blossoms.
He could feel Xiao Wu's joy, and the gloom from his many days of seclusion dissipated a bit.
"Slow down," Xu Yuan rubbed Xiao Wu's hair, a smile in his eyes, "So happy?"
Xiao Wu looked up at Xu Yuan, her eyes sparkling: "Of course! We're going to the qualifiers today! Brother Xu, you're finally out of seclusion. I thought you were going to miss it."
As she spoke, her fingers unconsciously brushed against Xu Yuan's cuff, "You've been in seclusion for so long, have you become stronger again?"
Xu Yuan thought for a moment and said, "Yes, I've condensed a Soul Core, so my spirit power is greater than before."
"Soul Core?" Xiao Wu blinked, her face full of curiosity, "Did you figure it out yourself, Brother Xu? It sounds so amazing!"
"In a way." Xu Yuan didn't elaborate.
While they were chatting, Liu Erlong and her group walked over.
Liu Erlong said to Xu Yuan, "Let's go, it's time to attend the opening ceremony of the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament."
Xu Yuan nodded and naturally helped Xiao Wu straighten her hair that had been ruffled by the wind: "Let's go."
After leaving Blue Tyrant Academy, Xu Yuan and his group arrived at the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena.
At this moment, almost a third of Heaven Dou City was a scene of empty streets as everyone had gathered.
Starting from a few days ago, all levels of hotels in Heaven Dou City had been fully booked.
For this tournament, Heaven Dou City had deployed five thousand City Guards to maintain order.
Xu Yuan and his group arrived at their designated rest area, waiting for the opening ceremony to begin.
Before long, the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena was packed with people, everyone waiting expectantly for the opening ceremony to start.
With the appearance of the Heaven Dou Emperor, the opening ceremony officially began.
The opening ceremony process was very boring; Xu Yuan couldn't help but yawn while listening.
After the Heaven Dou Emperor finished speaking, the exhibition matches began.
Supposedly exhibition matches, they were actually just one-sided stomps; the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team was fighting against a particularly weak academy.
"Boring," Xu Yuan said, unable to stifle another yawn.
Xiao Wu chuckled softly beside him: "Brother Xu, just bear with it."
Xu Yuan nodded, boredly watching Tang San and the others stomp their opponents.
After the opening ceremony ended, just as Xu Yuan and his group were planning to return to Blue Tyrant Academy, Ning Rongrong came looking for them.
Ning Rongrong said shyly, "Xu Yuan, my father is looking for you. Come with me to see him."
Xu Yuan glanced at Ning Rongrong's reddened ears, then at the signaling look from Liu Erlong not far away, and nodded: "Alright."
Xiao Wu tugged at Xu Yuan's sleeve from the side and whispered, "I want to go too."
Ning Rongrong hurriedly waved her hands: "No, Xiao Wu. Father said... he has important matters to discuss with Xu Yuan privately."
As she spoke, she stole a glance at Xu Yuan, her cheeks turning even redder.
Xu Yuan rubbed Xiao Wu's hair: "I'll be back soon. Go back with the teachers first."
Xiao Wu pouted but still obediently replied, "Fine, then come back early."
Following Ning Rongrong through the bustling crowd, they arrived at a VIP Room in the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena.
The aroma of tea curled in the VIP Room. Ning Fengzhi was standing by the window, looking down at the Soul Arena.
Hearing footsteps, Ning Fengzhi turned around with a gentle smile on his face: "Xu Yuan is here. Sit."
Xu Yuan gave a polite greeting and sat on a chair.
Ning Rongrong hurriedly poured a cup of tea for Xu Yuan and brought him some snacks.
One wouldn't know otherwise and might think Ning Rongrong was a caring wife.
Seeing this, Ning Fengzhi smiled somewhat helplessly: "Xu Yuan, I have already confirmed the effects of that Medicinal Pill."
After saying that, he took a scroll out of his Storage Spirit Tool and gave it to Ning Rongrong to hand to Xu Yuan.
After confirming there were no issues with the Medicinal Pill, Ning Fengzhi was incredibly excited.
With this Medicinal Pill, the strength of their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School could increase significantly, and a support system Titled Douluo would emerge.
More importantly, his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would become the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School and surpass the founder of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Ning Rongrong held the scroll and handed it over. Her fingertips accidentally touched Xu Yuan's hand, and she pulled back as if burned, her cheeks so red they looked like they could bleed.
Xu Yuan took the scroll and unfurled it; inside was a Marriage Contract between himself and Ning Rongrong.
After confirming there were no issues, Xu Yuan put the item away.
Xu Yuan looked at Ning Rongrong and said with a smile, "Rongrong, from now on, you are my fiancée."
Ning Rongrong's face instantly turned completely red, spreading from her ears to her neck. She lowered her head and whispered in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz: "Mm..."
Xu Yuan found Ning Rongrong's reaction amusing and looked at Ning Fengzhi, saying, "Uncle Ning, as agreed, the remaining Medicinal Pills will be given to you after Rongrong and I get married."
Ning Fengzhi clapped his hands and laughed: "Good, good! There's no rush for the wedding date. We'll discuss it further after this tournament ends. For now, the most important thing is for you to stand out on the field."
Xu Yuan nodded to show he understood. After chatting with Ning Fengzhi for a while, he bid farewell to Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong.
Leaving the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena, Xu Yuan walked toward the Blue Tyrant Academy.
"Xu Yuan!"
While passing the Heaven Dou Royal Hotel, Xu Yuan heard a familiar call.
Looking in the direction of the voice, Xu Yuan saw the sisters Shui Binger and Shui Yueer walking toward him.
Shui Binger was wearing a moon-white dress, the hem swaying gently with her steps, her cold temperament carrying a touch of softness.
Shui Yueer was in a lake-blue outfit, appearing more lively with a bright smile on her face.
"What a coincidence, you're here too." Xu Yuan stopped and nodded to the two of them.
Shui Yueer ran up to Xu Yuan in a few steps, her eyes sparkling as she looked him up and down: "Xu Yuan, I heard you were in seclusion? Your strength must have increased again, right? During the qualifiers, don't forget to show some mercy to our Tianshui Academy
Shui Binger gently pulled her sister's sleeve, signaling her not to be too reckless, then looked at Xu Yuan and said warmly, "We just came out of the hotel and were planning to take a stroll in Heaven Dou City. Are you... just back from the Great Spirit Arena?"
"Yeah, had some business," Xu Yuan nodded.
Shui Yueer said, "Xu Yuan, I remember you're from Blue Tyrant Academy. How about you show us around?"
They used to come here to play every few days; the reason they invited Xu Yuan to show them around was to get closer to him.
Both felt an attraction coming from Xu Yuan and felt an inexplicable urge to be near him.
Seeing the expectant look in Shui Yueer's eyes, Xu Yuan nodded and agreed, "Alright, I'll show you around."
After strolling for a while, Xu Yuan took Shui Binger and Shui Yueer to a restaurant for a meal.
After sending the two girls back to their hotel, Xu Yuan returned to Blue Tyrant Academy to rest.
The next day, the Qualifiers began.
"Hmm?"
Xu Yuan noticed Yu Xiaogang walking in a strange way not far away, and he was even holding his fingers in an Orchid Finger gesture.
Liu Erlong noticed Xu Yuan's reaction and asked, "What's wrong, Xiao Yuan?"
Xu Yuan pointed at Yu Xiaogang and lowered his voice, "I feel like Yu Xiaogang is acting weird, giving off a vibe that's neither male nor female."
Liu Erlong looked in the direction Xu Yuan pointed and saw Yu Xiaogang standing next to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team.
His posture was indeed more hunched than usual, and his movements carried an indescribable stiffness; especially those slightly upturned fingers, which indeed looked quite odd.
Liu Erlong recalled and said, "I heard a while ago that a student bit off a teacher's lower part..."
Halfway through, she couldn't help but pause.
Xu Yuan: "?"
God King Tang San: "?!"
Holy crap, is it that intense?
At this moment, both Xu Yuan and God King Tang San's gossip-loving hearts were burning fiercely.
God King Tang San used his Divine Thought to scan Yu Xiaogang, wanting to confirm if that unlucky guy was indeed Yu Xiaogang.
"Hiss—" God King Tang San's voice sucked in a breath of cold air within Xu Yuan's Sea of Spirit, "It really is him! This injury... is quite brutal."
Xu Yuan's mouth twitched; he finally understood where Yu Xiaogang's weird, androgynous vibe came from.
Most likely, his foundation was damaged, and even his temperament had changed along with it.
He peeked at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team and sure enough, saw Tang San in the corner. The youth had his head down, face pale, looking as if something was weighing on his mind, completely out of place in the lively atmosphere.
God King Tang San: "Tang San, I ** you."
He understood what Xu Yuan meant and couldn't help but curse his other self in his heart.
You should know that his past self wasn't like this; this Tang San must have been possessed by an Extraterrestrial Demon.
Xu Yuan: "???"
Big brother, have you forgotten you're from another World yourself? And that guy is another you.
Today has really been an eye-opener.
Liu Erlong thought for a moment and said to Xu Yuan, "Xiao Yuan, don't bother with that guy Yu Xiaogang from now on, and don't have any contact with him."
She felt more and more disgusted by Yu Xiaogang, especially the fact that he had become a eunuch.
Xu Yuan nodded in agreement with Liu Erlong, but his gaze involuntarily swept over Yu Xiaogang again.
He thought to himself that Yu Xiaogang probably didn't have much Luck left now; he wondered how God King Tang San would arrange things.
The match soon began, the first one being Heaven Dou Royal Academy's Second Team against Canghui Academy.
Xu Yuan remembered Canghui Academy; they had a Seven-in-one Fusion Skill called the Seven Asura Illusionary Realm.
Some people online said Yu Xiaogang actually had some talent; he felt Yu Xiaogang's greatest talent was probably having a good memory.
For example, Yu Xiaogang, Flender, and the others came up with a Three-in-one Fusion Skill.
Yu Xiaogang had never actually studied why the three of them could produce the Golden Sacred Dragon through a Fusion Skill.
There was a saying that was very suitable for mocking Yu Xiaogang.
"There are no trash Spirits, only trash Spirit Masters."
In reality, this statement was complete nonsense. In the entire Douluo Continent series, 99.9% of the powerhouses had top-tier Spirits.
Only two Spirit Masters with ordinary Spirits became powerhouses.
One was a sword user in douluo ii, and the other seemed to be a Beast Spirit user in Douluo III.
Other than them, not a single Spirit Master with an ordinary Spirit had become a powerhouse.
There was a ten-thousand-year gap between these two people, and no one similar had appeared otherwise.
As for a trash Spirit Master becoming a powerhouse?
Not a single one.
Douluo Continent is all about Bloodlines, especially in Douluo IV where it's most severe.
A Salted Fish possessing the Golden Dragon King and Silver Dragon King Bloodlines could beat a Titled Douluo like a grandson, and it wasn't hard for him to fight God King-level combat power across ranks.
Later, Third Young Master Huang boosted Tang San's combat power by forcibly making Xiao Wu kick the bucket and then having Tang San undergo Reincarnation.
The reincarnated Tang San became a literal mongrel; it was impossible for his strength to catch up to his grandson, Salted Fish.
However, Tang San is someone's alt account; in the future, Tang San's strength will definitely surpass Salted Fish's.
One can only say that Yu Xiaogang's statement was pure nonsense.
Xu Yuan remembered Tang San won using the Purple Demon Eye, but Tang San had used an Immortal Herb to boost his mental force. Now, it wouldn't be easy for Tang San to win.
"Seven-in-one Fusion Skill, Seven Asura Illusionary Realm!" Shen Xinshui shouted.
The spirit power of the seven people suddenly intertwined, and the light from the gems converged into a gray light screen, instantly enveloping the entire Soul Arena.
Tang San and the others' expressions changed drastically; they felt the scene before them distort as the original Soul Arena turned into a grim Asura Hell, with countless severed limbs crawling beneath their feet and their ears filled with shrill wails.
Xu Yuan watched with a smile, quite curious about how Tang San and the others would win.
Something unexpected happened; Tang San actually still managed to defeat Canghui Academy using the Purple Demon Eye.
Although they won, four people on Tang San's side were eliminated.
Xu Yuan looked on and felt that Tang San and the others would at most make it to the Ranking Matches.
To reach the Ranking Matches, they would probably still need Luck.
Honestly, not looking at it from a novel's perspective, Tang San and the others were way too young to participate in the competition.
From a novel's perspective, Tang San and the others participating at this age was purely for showing off.
Except for Tang San's group, everyone else was basically around 18 years old. Without the Immortal Herbs, it was unlikely their ranking would be high.
Xu Yuan looked at Liu Erlong and asked, "Teacher, what do you think of Tang San and his group?"
Liu Erlong thought for a moment and said, "That Tang San is a bit mysterious, especially his eyes."
She had noticed the abnormality when Tang San used the Purple Demon Eye.
However, she was sure this was definitely not taught by Yu Xiaogang, because Yu Xiaogang didn't have that kind of ability.
Xu Yuan nodded and said, "His eyes are a bit special. I used to see him looking at the sun every morning."
Xiao Wu said at this time, "I know about that too
Hearing this, Liu Erlong nodded slightly to show she understood.
Xu Yuan curiously asked Liu Erlong, "Teacher, has Yu Xiaogang ever researched a Trinity Fusion Skill before?"
Liu Erlong nodded and said, "He did, but he stopped not long after starting, saying he had already finished his research."
Hearing Liu Erlong's words, Xu Yuan almost lost his composure.
Finished his research?
How could that be possible? No one in the entire Douluo Continent series had ever researched it successfully, let alone Yu Xiaogang at Rank 29.
Even I'm just bragging when I say Bibi Dong will bear me two children.
If Yu Xiaogang could figure out even a portion of a Martial Soul Fusion Skill, he would definitely be called a true Grandmaster.
Soon, it was the Blue Tyrant Academy team's turn; their opponent was the Flame Radiance Academy.
Xu Yuan thought back; he hadn't heard of this school, and it didn't seem to have much of a role in the novel.
Xu Yuan led the Blue Tyrant Academy team to an easy victory.
Over the next few days, the Blue Tyrant Academy team won battle after battle, achieving easy victories whether they faced Tianshui Academy or Blazing Academy.
This was perfectly normal, though; at their current Rank, if they were to lose a single match, they might as well just go and kill themselves.
"Done."
Xiao Wu stretched her body and followed Xu Yuan down from the Competition Stage.
This was the final match of the day, and it was another total stomp.
Xiao Wu felt it was very boring, as there was no difficulty at all.
"It really is quite boring." Xu Yuan ruffled Xiao Wu's hair, his gaze sweeping over the cheering spectators in the stands, though his eyes remained calm.
Zhu Zhuqing and the others nodded, agreeing wholeheartedly with Xiao Wu's words.
When they returned to the rest area, Liu Erlong walked forward with a smile. "Good work, everyone. We are currently first in these Qualifiers."
Xu Yuan said with a smile, "Teacher, we didn't embarrass you, did we?"
Liu Erlong laughed and patted Xu Yuan's arm with considerable force, her eyes filled with pride. "Embarrass me? You've made me incredibly proud! Just look at the expressions of those other academies; they all look like they've seen a ghost. I bet they still haven't snapped out of it."
She turned to the group and said in a booming voice, "You all performed well! We're having a feast tonight; order whatever you want, Teacher's treat!"
"Hooray!" Tai Long was the first to cheer, his eyes wide. "I want Whole Roasted Lamb! And two of the biggest skewers of Roasted Spirit Beast Meat!"
Huang Yuan joined in the excitement, "I want Crystal Shrimp Dumplings, the kind we had last time, ten plates of them!"
Xiao Wu pulled on Xu Yuan's sleeve, her eyes curving into crescent moons as she smiled. "I want Candied Haws, the biggest and sweetest ones!"
Xu Yuan watched the group messing around, a smile playing on his lips.
The recent winning streak had indeed boosted the team's morale, and even Liu Erlong was much more cheerful than usual.
Just then, a maidservant walked over, bowed to Xu Yuan, and said, "Young Master Xu, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince wishes to see you."
The smile on Xu Yuan's face faded slightly as he looked at the maid. "The Crown Prince? What does he want with me?"
The maid replied respectfully, "This servant does not know. I only heard His Highness say he has important matters to discuss with the Young Master. He is already waiting in the VIP room."
Xu Yuan followed the maid through the corridor to the VIP room located within the Great Spirit Arena.
As soon as he entered, Xu Yuan saw Xue Qinghe unhurriedly drinking tea.
Seeing Xu Yuan arrive, Xue Qinghe stood up to greet him. "Xu Yuan, it's been a long time."
Xu Yuan returned the greeting, "Long time no see."
Xue Qinghe motioned for Xu Yuan to sit and personally poured him a cup of tea. The tea was clear and bright, with a faint scent of orchids. "Xu Yuan, Blue Tyrant Academy's performance in the Qualifiers this time was truly eye-opening."
His tone was gentle, but his eyes held a scrutinizing look. "Especially you; being able to lead a team at such a young age and defeating established academies like Tianshui and Blazing is no small feat."
Xu Yuan picked up his teacup and said calmly, "Your Highness overpraises me. It was merely good luck and proper coordination among my teammates."
Xue Qinghe set down the teapot, his gaze landing on Xu Yuan's face with a nearly fervent expectation. "Luck? Xu Yuan, you're too modest. The whole continent can see that you are the primary reason for Blue Tyrant Academy's current success."
He changed the subject, his tone becoming much more serious. "The Heaven Dou Empire is currently in need of talent. A talent like you shouldn't be confined to mere inter-academy struggles. I guarantee that if you are willing to serve me, you will at least be a Hereditary Duke in the future, commanding ten thousand Spirit Masters, with all the resources of Heaven Dou City at your disposal."
Listening to Xue Qinghe's words, Xu Yuan secretly thought that Qian Renxue was just full of hot air.
Whether the Heaven Dou Empire had ten thousand Spirit Masters, he didn't know, but he did know one thing: even if they did, there was no way the Heaven Dou Empire would hand such an army over to him.
Whether in Douluo I or douluo ii, the number of Spirit Masters in the military was never very high.
Xu Yuan set down his teacup and looked at Xue Qinghe. "I appreciate Your Highness's kindness. However, I am used to a carefree life. I neither understand courtly power struggles nor have any intention of getting involved in imperial disputes. I'm afraid I cannot shoulder such a heavy responsibility."
The smile on Xue Qinghe's face didn't fade, but the scrutiny in his eyes deepened. He leaned forward, lowering his voice with a persuasive tone. "Xu Yuan, we are both smart men; there's no need for pleasantries. Do you really think that with Blue Tyrant Academy's current momentum, you can stand firm under the watchful eyes of the Star Luo Empire? The glory of the Qualifiers is real, but so is the fact that a tall tree catches the wind."
He picked up his teacup, gently blowing on the foam, his tone gaining a hint of subtle pressure. "You should have heard of the Star Luo Empire's way of doing things. They cannot tolerate any existence that truly threatens them, especially a young man like you who doesn't belong to them and has infinite potential. You might think everything is fine now with Dean Liu Erlong protecting you, but when push comes to shove, can a single Blue Tyrant Academy withstand the thunderous methods of the Star Luo Empire?"
Xu Yuan: "..."
Are you sure you're not talking about Spirit Hall?
Xue Qinghe looked at Xu Yuan and said earnestly, "Serve me."
Xu Yuan thought for a moment before speaking, "Your Highness, thank you for your kind invitation. But my answer remains the same. Whether it's the Star Luo Empire or any other power, since I've chosen to lead Blue Tyrant Academy forward, I naturally have preparations in place. As for the matter of serving you, please do not mention it again."
The smile on Xue Qinghe's face finally faded, the fervor in his eyes receding to leave only a deep, scrutinizing gaze.
He remained silent for a moment, his fingertips lightly tapping the table with a dull thud, as if he were weighing something.
Xue Qinghe let out a long sigh and said, "I won't mention today's matter again, but I hope you'll reconsider. Xu Yuan, remember, as long as you change your mind, you can come to me at any time. My promise to you will always stand