Chapter 85: Yu Xiaogang's Envy, I Also Want to Become a Grandmaster!
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
"Father, why do we have to negotiate with Spirit Hall to purchase whale rubber? Why don't we go to the sea ourselves to hunt sea soul beasts? Wouldn't that save us from being heavily ripped off by Spirit Hall?"
At this moment, a refined young man spoke, his expression puzzled.
The refined young man was Ning Rongrong's father, Ning Fengzhi, the future Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Standing before him was his father, the current Sect Master, Ning Qingzhou.
Facing Ning Fengzhi's question, Ning Qingzhou slowly shook his head and then explained.
"Fengzhi, you are underestimating Spirit Hall. By the time they released this secret, most of the sea soul beasts in the nearby waters had already become prey in their net."
"If we want low-year whale-type soul beasts, it's still possible. However, for high-year whale-type soul beasts, we can only go to much farther seas."
"Moreover, high-year sea soul beasts are already difficult to deal with. Combined with the ever-present dangers of the ocean, even a Soul Saint risks falling if they go, and there's no guarantee of success."
"After all that trouble, it's better to buy directly from Spirit Hall. Although we're being taken advantage of, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is wealthy enough to rival a nation. We can still bear it for now. Only when we have stable channels to obtain whale rubber can this problem truly be solved."
Ning Qingzhou's words enlightened Ning Fengzhi.
Yes, he had been too naive. In the short term, if they wanted high-year whale rubber, their only option was through Spirit Hall.
Otherwise, they would have to venture far into the sea, and whether they could even return alive would be uncertain. The farther the sea is from the continent, the more dangerous it is.
"Father, I understand. It's just… it feels awful watching Spirit Hall sell whale rubber at prices hundreds or thousands of times higher, and we can only take the loss."
Ning Fengzhi clenched his teeth, his face filled with unwillingness. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had always been the one making profits. He never expected that today, Spirit Hall would reap enormous gains instead.
As the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect made its decision, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan made the same choice, temporarily accepting the loss to meet urgent needs. Once they developed their own channels, they would rely on themselves.
At the same time, they couldn't help but sigh in admiration. What kind of genius was Yun Yuan to discover such a treasure capable of changing the soul master world? He truly lived up to the title of "Grandmaster."
For a time, the entire Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was full of praise for Yun Yuan. Younger disciples even took him as an idol, hoping to grow up into powerful and knowledgeable soul masters like him.
Among them, Yu Xiaogang also heard the praise for Yun Yuan within the clan, which made him deeply uncomfortable.
Back in Heaven Dou City, he had once suspected that Yun Yuan looked down on him. He had engraved that resentment deeply in his heart. If he ever got the chance, he would make Yun Yuan lose face.
However, after learning that Yun Yuan had gained widespread admiration because of the "whale rubber matter" and had even been given the title of "Grandmaster,"
A thought arose in Yu Xiaogang's heart.
With his innate half-rank soul power, becoming a top-tier powerhouse was extremely difficult.
In that case, why not take another path and become a respected Grandmaster, making all those who once mocked him regret it?
Thinking of this, inside Yu Xiaogang's room in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, a burst of eerie laughter suddenly rang out.
"Then it's decided. From today onward, I, Yu Xiaogang, will abandon cultivation and focus on theory. I will become a grandmaster admired by all!"
"First, I'll set a small goal: to surpass Yun Yuan in reputation."
After forming his plan, Yu Xiaogang left his room and headed toward the clan's library pavilion.
Since he wanted to become a grandmaster, how could he do it without studying theoretical knowledge? He believed that with his determination, he would carve out a grand path in theory.
When the time came, he would publish theories that would shock the continent, shake the entire soul master world, and have everyone address him as Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang.
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Clear Sky Sect.
After learning about the function of whale rubber, Sect Master Tang Chen decided to first purchase some from Spirit Hall for urgent use. Later, he would personally venture into the sea to obtain higher-year whale rubber.
At present, many disciples of the Clear Sky Sect were still in need, especially Tang Hao.
Ever since learning about the effects of whale rubber, he saw a chance to catch up to Yun Yuan again. This drove Tang Hao into a frenzy, constantly pestering for whale rubber.
"Zhen'er, go to Spirit Hall and purchase some thousand-year whale rubber. If there are ten-thousand-year whale rubber available, no matter the cost, buy them first."
"Hao'er urgently needs them. They will also greatly benefit Xiao'er. Don't worry about the sect's funds. Strengthening Hao'er and Xiao'er is the priority."
Tang Chen said to Tang Zhen in the main hall.
"Understood, Father."
Tang Zhen nodded and immediately carried out the order.
After that, Tang Chen began planning to leave the Douluo Continent and head out to sea to hunt whale-type soul beasts over ten thousand years old.
As Sect Master, he could naturally deduce that high-year whale-type soul beasts in nearby seas had been monopolized by the Spirit Hall. Only by venturing farther out could they obtain them.
And as a rank ninety-nine Limit Douluo, even in the perilous ocean, he was confident in returning safely.
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Spirit City, Pope's Palace.
As the whale rubber matter spread across the Douluo Continent, Yun Yuan planned to take advantage of this momentum to carry out his next move.
After meeting his teacher Qian Xunji, Yun Yuan stated his request.
"Teacher, for the whale rubber our Spirit Hall has collected, I want other forces to exchange herbs for them. What do you think?"
Hearing this, Qian Xunji looked at Yun Yuan with curiosity, his interest piqued.
"Xiao Yuan, why do you want to collect herbs? Aren't the rare herbs at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well enough for you to refine pills?"
He was puzzled. The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well had a vast quantity of herbs, and their quality was extremely high, even including immortal herbs. Logically, it should be more than enough for Yun Yuan.
Compared to those, the herbs on the Douluo Continent only had an advantage in quantity.
"Teacher, I have a big plan. Not only can we heavily profit from all the major forces again, but we can also elevate Spirit Hall's power to another level. Would you like to hear it?"
Yun Yuan's lips curled into a slight smile, a hint of cunning appearing on his face.
Having reached the Soul King level, he was now ready to begin paving his path to godhood through faith.
If he waited a few more years, it would be a waste of time. Increasing soul power and comprehending spear dao were not difficult for him.
The real challenge was the barrier from rank ninety-nine to one hundred. Countless geniuses had fallen at this threshold.
From this moment on, Yun Yuan would devote part of his efforts to the path of faith-based ascension. That way, when he reached the Limit Douluo level in the future, he wouldn't have to wait too long.
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