Under normal circumstances, even a Soul Douluo-level expert cannot accurately determine the soul power level of a Soul Elder who hasn't activated their martial soul or used soul power.
Replace the Soul Douluo with a Title Douluo, and the result remains the same.
Before transmigrating, Li Si had often criticized this peculiar setting.
A dignified Soul Douluo or Title Douluo unable to see through the soul power of a Soul Elder or even a Soul Grandmaster?
Even with the premise that the latter hadn't activated their martial soul or soul power, it still seemed absurd.
For example, in the original story, when Tang San first visited Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, three Soul Douluo-level elders had to rely on soul power pressure or direct questioning to find out Tang San's soul power level.
What was the point of the Douluo cultivation system if it failed in basic perception?
"Does this kid know me?"
That was Qin Ming's first thought. But after a moment of consideration, he dismissed it.
He had never met Li Si or Xiao Wu before—how could they possibly know him?
Besides, they didn't even seem to know his name was Qin Ming!
Then how could the boy know his soul power level?
Could he be omniscient?
Impossible. This was just a teenager; even if his soul power was high, it couldn't be that high. Omniscience didn't make sense.
Someone behind him must have told him.
Perhaps the boy belonged to a powerful faction. Someone who knew Qin Ming and his soul power had informed him.
Perhaps earlier, while Qin Ming was too focused on Yu Tianheng's condition, someone had used voice transmission to inform the boy.
"Yes, that must be it."
But someone behind him? Competing in background strength in the Heaven Dou Empire?
Qin Ming's students were no pushovers either.
Every student at Heaven Dou Imperial Academy came from a noble background.
To make it into the Emperor Team, they had to be the crème de la crème of nobility.
None of them were simple folk; even their martial souls were outstanding.
From the Xuanwu Tortoise to the Nine Heart Begonia, Ghost Leopard, and Wind Chime Bird. Previously, they even had the Jade Phosphor Serpent.
Apart from Yu Feng, who had a slightly humbler background, every other member's family held significant influence within the Heaven Dou Empire.
Meanwhile, Li Si had no idea that his casual mention of soul power had triggered such an elaborate train of thought in Qin Ming's mind.
The Emperor Team members were equally stunned.
This boy not only provoked a Soul Emperor-level expert but also accurately stated the Soul Emperor's soul power level!
My heavens! This feels like a dream!
"Kid, I don't care who's behind you or what faction you belong to. Heaven Dou Imperial Academy is not someone you can afford to offend!"
Qin Ming's expression remained steady, but his tone was full of menace.
To beat up his student right in front of him…
If Qin Ming didn't do something about it, how would his students view him?
What would the elders of the academy and these students' noble families think of him?
Li Si: "???"
This Qin Beast—no, Qin Ming—what exactly has he imagined?
What nonsense about his faction offending Heaven Dou Imperial Academy?
If Li Si casually named someone, it would probably make the academy tremble!
"I've offended you. So what?"
Qin Ming: "…"
Li Si's words left Qin Ming at a loss. He wanted to retort but couldn't find the words.
"Looks like we'll have to fight!"
Qin Ming's expression turned serious as he activated his martial soul.
Better safe than sorry. Considering the boy's immense strength without even using a martial soul, there was no guarantee Qin Ming wouldn't lose otherwise.
"Blazing Wolf Possession!"
"Awooo~"
Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, purple, black.
Two yellow, three purple, and one black—six soul rings in total.
Was this the best Shrek Academy had ever produced?
"Qin Ming. Martial Soul: Blazing Wolf. Rank 62 Power Attack Soul Emperor."
Qin Ming was known as the most disciplined Shrek Academy graduate.
As was customary, he announced his basic information before a battle.
Li Si took a step forward, his body suddenly glowing with golden light.
His arms transformed into dragon claws—one red and one blue. Gold dragon scales appeared on his neck…
"Li Si. Martial Soul: Golden Holy Dragon. Rank 60 Power Attack Soul King."
During their recent journey, Li Si had successfully advanced from Rank 59 to Rank 60.
As for his martial soul, it was merely a façade.
With the augmentation from the two Dragon Kings, the Golden Holy Dragon lineage could already claim to be a "Golden Holy Dragon King."
However, Li Si chose to keep a low profile.
Being Rank 60 without absorbing a soul ring meant he could be referred to as a quasi-Soul Emperor or Soul King. His self-introduction wasn't inaccurate.
Emperor Team: "…"
Their minds were blown. Absolutely blown.
Good heavens! This seemingly teenage boy was a quasi-Soul Emperor!
They hadn't just encountered a tough opponent—they had run into a wall of steel!
And his soul rings?
Why were they all golden?
Was it a martial soul thing?
"Boss, wake up! Look! It's a dragon transformation! A dragon transformation!"
Yu Feng, having mostly recovered, slapped Yu Tianheng awake excitedly.
As Yu Tianheng's long-time teammate, he was familiar with dragon transformation—the secret art of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
This was what made their clan stronger than other dragon martial soul users.
In the original story, Yu Yuanzhen, at Rank 96, had used dragon transformation to fight three Title Douluo, killing one and severely injuring another.
The terrifying power of dragon transformation was undeniable.
Even Liu Erlong knew the technique.
"Dragon transformation? What dragon transformation?"
Yu Tianheng muttered groggily.
Thanks to the Nine Heart Begonia martial soul, both Yu Tianheng and Yu Feng were mostly healed.
Suddenly, a golden light flashed before Yu Tianheng's eyes.
He stared at Li Si, his jaw dropping, speechless.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan didn't have anyone like Li Si, of that he was sure. As the clan leader's grandson, he would know.
But then again, dragon lineage was unpredictable.
Take his aunt Liu Erlong, for example. Her mutated Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul had changed from lightning to fire attributes.
This young man possessed a dragon martial soul, could perform dragon transformation, and exuded an aura so overpowering it made Yu Tianheng tremble as if facing a superior.
"Another mutated Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul… but even more…"
"Could he be… an uncle? Or maybe a grandfather's mistake?"
Yu Tianheng's mind was in chaos.
Was this someone from his uncle's generation?
"Wait… five soul rings?"
"Boss, this kid is Rank 60 already…"
(End of Chapter)