Chapter 228: Xuan Zi: Sun Moon Is the Real Challenger
Fan Yu looked at the energetic Xu Sanshi, sighed, and said with concern, "Sanshi, confidence is good, but you must remember defeating the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy will not be easy.
While Cai Tou and I studied at the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy, we witnessed many advanced soul tools. I can confidently say that by the time the next Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Soul Dueling Tournament begins, they will have developed even more sophisticated soul tools. By then, the pressure you'll face in battle will be immense. It's just bad luck that Cai Tou and I failed to bring back those blueprints containing the core formation arrays. If we had, we could have helped advance our academy's soul tool research significantly."
Xu Sanshi listened and reassured him, "Professor Fan Yu, don't worry at all.
The Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy may excel in soul tools, but they are still inferior when it comes to overall soul master quality. Even if their people rely on consuming pills to accelerate their cultivation, it only makes their foundations unstable and their strength superficial.
Even though soul tools are the rising trend, the dominant force remains soul masters.
Yes, without those blueprints, our academy cannot develop stronger soul tools. However, I firmly believe that with our strength, we will still defeat the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy in the next tournament!"**
To Xu Sanshi, Fan Yu's attempt to steal those blueprints was not a crime it was simply a way to make Shrek Academy even greater.
At Shrek, students were taught to prioritize the academy's honor above all else. The methods used to uphold that honor? Well, that was up to interpretation.
"Good! That's the spirit! Shrek students should always be this confident!" Xuan Zi looked at Xu Sanshi with growing appreciation. He particularly liked students who exuded confidence it reminded him of his own youth.
Fan Yu smiled bitterly. "Elder Xuan, having confidence is great, but Sun Moon's soul tools are truly powerful. We cannot underestimate them. The next tournament will be held in Mingdu their home ground. They cannot afford to lose and will give it their all. For us, this will be a formidable challenge!"
The advanced level of soul tool technology at Mingde Hall was astonishing.
Even in the best case scenario, Shrek Academy would need at least fifty years to match that level of development. But in that time, soul tools would only become more prevalent, making Sun Moon's overall strength rise exponentially.
"Challenge?" Xuan Zi clasped his hands behind his back and scoffed. "Let me correct you Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy is the challenger!
Since the Sun Moon Empire merged into the Douluo Continent, how many Soul Dueling Tournaments have been held? Have they ever beaten Shrek Academy? Obviously not!
Last time, we withdrew, and they stole a championship. They still couldn't defeat us openly in the arena! So, as far as I'm concerned, I do not recognize their championship!"
In Xuan Zi's mind, the rise of soul tools was undeniable, but Shrek Academy was still the number one soul master academy. Defeating Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy should be a simple task.
Many students nodded in agreement after all, they were young and easily influenced by their mentors.
However, Wang Dong felt that something was off about Xuan Zi's words.
But just as she was about to speak, a strange thought surfaced in her mind a familiar mental voice whispered to her:
"Xuan Zi is right. Sun Moon really just stole that championship."
???
Was this another hallucination?
After previously questioning her two fathers, Wang Dong had learned that this mysterious voice in her mind was part of a persistent 'illness' one that made her experience illusions.
But wasn't this hallucination a bit too ridiculous?
Xuan Zi looked at the students with satisfaction and continued, "Once you've rested, return to training.
Remember, you are all Shrek Academy's elite the most talented individuals on the Douluo Continent.
As long as you train diligently and remain committed, the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy will never pose a real threat to you!"
On the Ship
Huo Yuhao opened the Gate of the Undead and shoved Bai Xiu Xiu inside.
Since Bai Xiu Xiu was still a massive Demon Spirit Great White Shark, he couldn't just leave her on the deck, nor could he cram her into a narrow ship cabin.
The only option was to place her somewhere safe inside the Undead Demi plane.
After that, Huo Yuhao stepped into the gate himself.
A cold aura enveloped him immediately, but his heightened senses also picked up traces of hidden light energy within the realm.
That was no surprise. Elder Yi, the "Son of Light," had created many light attributed undead.
Recently, those undead had gathered in a secluded area of the demi plane for modification and enhancement.
Bai Xiu Xiu lay on the ground, curiously glancing around.
Not being in the water felt unnatural to her after all, she was a marine soul beast.
However, she quickly realized this place was a demi plane!
Although Bai Xiu Xiu had an immature personality, she was quite knowledgeable in certain areas.
Her mother, Xiao Bai, had once been Sea God Tang San's mount and had passed down a wealth of hidden knowledge.
She had once told Bai Xiu Xiu:
"Only beings with exceptional mastery over space can create demi planes. Even someone as powerful as Beast God Di Tian could not accomplish such a feat."
Bai Xiu Xiu's eyes widened as a realization hit her. "Elder, are you... a Divine Beast?"
She couldn't contain her excitement.
Her mother had never been able to ascend to the Divine Realm alongside Sea God Tang San, meaning she had never become a Divine Beast.
According to Tang San, soul beasts were forbidden from entering the Divine Realm.
Huo Yuhao sighed inwardly but decided to play along to make Bai Xiu Xiu easier to manipulate.
So, he admitted, "Actually, I have a connection to the Dragon God. So yes, you could say that I am a Divine Beast."
As he spoke, he channeled soul power into his two Dragon King soul bones.
A majestic draconic aura surged from his body.
Bai Xiu Xiu was stunned.
This aura… It's real!
In the Douluo Continent, any soul beast with dragon lineage had extraordinary potential.
And pure blooded dragons? They were the apex of all soul beasts.
She exclaimed in amazement, "Elder, you are truly connected to the Dragon God!"
Her mother had spoken often of the Dragon God's greatness.
Although her mother was relatively young among soul beasts, she had once served as the Sea God's mount and possessed exclusive knowledge.
According to her mother, the Dragon God had been the first true ruler of all soul beasts.
During the Dragon God's reign, soul beasts still had the opportunity to ascend to godhood.
Those that succeeded were known as Divine Beasts.
(End of chapter.)
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