Seeing the other party openly try to recruit her in front of everyone, Yu Mengdi's face immediately turned cold. "Are you joking?"
Xu Tianxi shook his head, his tone calm. "Of course not. I've said before that the Sun Moon Empire is willing to take in top talents from the Three Great Empires. Your potential is good, and I'm very serious about what I said."
"You might have heard of my identity. I can tell you that as long as you show enough potential, I can provide all the resources you need to cultivate to Titled Douluo or even Super Douluo."
"I think my conditions should be generous enough. The academy behind you, your elders, or even the Heavenly Soul Empire, cannot make such a promise. In a setting like today's, I certainly won't force you."
Although Xu Tianxi didn't know if this Angel Martial Soul user who killed Evil Soul Masters could level up quickly, he didn't mind giving it a try. If the Evil Soul Masters from the Holy Spirit Church could be utilized, they would be almost inexhaustible.
There were so many experience packages that Ye Guyi alone couldn't digest them all. Adding one more person was manageable.
Yu Mengdi's expression shifted slightly, but it was instantly replaced by coldness as she shouted,
"Don't you dare sow discord and disturb my fighting spirit on this arena! Let me see what you're truly capable of!"
As her words fell, Yu Mengdi's Second Soul Ring lit up. A pair of golden light swords instantly drew a complete cross in the air, and the wings on her back spread open, radiating a strong golden aura.
Holy Radiance Cross Slash was an attack Yu Mengdi launched by combining her first and second Soul Rings. It had a sacred attack effect, not only strong in attack power but also with continuous burning from sacred flames, making it very effective against Evil Soul Masters.
Understood. I can't talk about it on the stage; we'll discuss the terms privately later. As for seeing what I'm capable of, she wants to assess her future boss's abilities. This is a mutual assessment.
Xu Tianxi understood and decided to get a little more serious.
With his right hand raised at a forty-five-degree angle, a surge of green light erupted from Xu Tianxi's feet, instantly stirring up a strong gust of wind on the arena.
Where the wind and clouds surged, a green light condensed in Xu Tianxi's palm, and large swathes of green wind blades appeared around the Holy Radiance Cross Slash, chopping down with a roar.
The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's elemental abilities centered on wind, lightning, and evil. After Xu Tianxi absorbed the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's power, he unsurprisingly gained the power of these three elements. What he was currently displaying was powerful wind elemental energy.
Moonlight Radiance itself had the power to transform into various elements. Xu Tianxi used this to amplify it, boosting every elemental power he controlled to its strongest level.
The Holy Radiance Cross Slash contained two powerful attributes, sacred and fire, which were far superior to a single wind element. It should have easily broken through the resistance of the wind blades. However, no one believed that Yu Mengdi's attack would easily succeed.
"Clang!"
The sky full of wind blades swept down, shattering the Holy Radiance Cross Slash, then howled forth, heading towards Yu Mengdi.
Striking out another Holy Radiance Cross Slash, Yu Mengdi shattered the swirling, crushing wind blades. Instead of retreating, she advanced, swords in hand, pushing forward to attack.
"If you can withstand this next move, I'll concede."
Yu Mengdi said coldly, raising her sacred light swords above her head. Her Third Soul Ring lit up, and golden flames rapidly surged.
Faintly, a phantom of a Six-Winged Angel appeared behind Yu Mengdi. As soon as this phantom appeared, her entire body was rendered golden. This was her third soul skill, Angel's Blessing, which could double the power of her next attack.
Next to light up was her fifth ring, a black Soul Ring rarely seen outside of the five major academies. Yu Mengdi uttered five notes, and with each note, her sacred twin swords hummed crisply.
"Angel, God Sealing Slash!"
As the last word, "Slash," fell, Yu Mengdi's sacred twin swords merged into one. The sharp sword light transformed into a massive light blade, over ten meters long and three meters wide, heading straight for Xu Tianxi.
The power of this strike could rival some powerful Soul Emperors. In this tournament, the number of Soul Kings who could achieve this level of attack was very small, and their cultivation was all higher than hers.
"Now this is getting interesting. Moon God's Protection."
The instant before the light blade struck, Xu Tianxi's Fourth Soul Ring truly lit up. Moonlight sprinkled down, forming a spherical, silver-white light screen.
Boom!
Angel, God Sealing Slash landed, and with a tremendous roar, golden soul light erupted, obscuring the view of outsiders. Yu Mengdi felt as if her attack had fallen into a boundless ocean, completely failing to strike anything solid.
Even a Soul Emperor wouldn't dare to easily take this full-power attack of mine head-on. Did that guy use a Soul Guided Device?
Yu Mengdi wondered.
Just then, a streak of light shot out from the golden soul light. Within the light, a punch rocketed straight towards Yu Mengdi's face.
Yu Mengdi only managed to brace her sacred twin swords in front of her before feeling a shattering force numb her hands, then transmit through her arms, shoulder blades, sternum, and even all the bones and flesh in her body.
The intense pain momentarily robbed her brain of its ability to process information. Her mind seemed to explode, leaving only one thought:
How can a Soul Master from the Sun Moon Empire be so strong? Can a Soul Emperor even deliver a punch like that?
Thud!
Yu Mengdi didn't have long to think because she was directly knocked off the stage by the force of Xu Tianxi's punch, landing heavily on the ground.
The pain of her entire body feeling like it was falling apart instantly brought her back to her senses. She stared blankly at the ruthless person on stage who smiled so charmingly yet showed no mercy in his actions.
Didn't he say he wanted to recruit talent? Why is he so brutal?
"Don't look so surprised. You struck with a sword, and I simply returned a punch. If I were to throw another punch, you might be in mortal danger. I'm not like those Shrek guys who enjoy killing."
Xu Tianxi shook his wrist, chuckling. "I originally intended to use a Soul Guided Device, but I thought you might not be convinced. Don't forget to consider my suggestion."
"Now, next up."
Clapping his hands, Xu Tianxi's gaze fell on the last two members of Zheng Tian Academy: the captain, Ye Wuqing, and the support, Shangguan Can.
Shangguan Can looked indignant and was about to step onto the stage when a strong hand pressed him down.
"Captain, you—" Shangguan Can looked at Ye Wuqing in surprise.
"Don't go up there and embarrass yourself. I'll go. It seems Zheng Tian Academy is just unlucky today."
Ye Wuqing, who usually had an expressionless, deadpan face, now spoke through gritted teeth, his tone filled with grief and indignation.
He could tell that Kong Tianxi wasn't here to compete, but to recruit. Perhaps in his eyes, this sacred Pan-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament was merely his talent market!
Damn it, are these guys from the Sun Moon Imperial Family always so rich and arrogant? They even dare to publicly promise resources to cultivate up to the Super Douluo level. Even the Tianhun Imperial Family might not be as generous as you!
Xu Tianxi's actions not only stunned the Zheng Tian Academy group but left many other academies dumbfounded as well.
So, you weren't just spouting empty threats earlier; you really do make offers when you find talent!
You offer resources to cultivate to Super Douluo for someone from Zheng Tian Academy, so what would you promise for someone from Shrek? Resources to cultivate to Limit Douluo?
Xu Jiawei's forehead throbbed with a vein, feeling provoked:
"The prime minister is to identify all the promising talents in this competition who are likely to achieve the Titled Douluo realm. As long as they are worth recruiting, go try to win them over!"
"That little brat from the Sun Moon Imperial Family is going too far. I absolutely cannot fall behind."
"As you command."
On the competition stage, Ye Wuqing ascended, speaking coldly.
"Ye Wuqing, Zheng Tian Academy, level 58 assault-type battle Soul King."
Xu Tianxi nodded at him, smiling slightly:
"I've researched you. Nineteen years old, level 58, possessing the top-tier plant-type martial soul Golden Leaf. If you were twenty this year, you would certainly become a Soul Emperor."
"In my opinion, your talent is not much worse than the captains of Shrek Academy and the Four Great Royal Academies. If you're interested in developing in the Sun Moon Empire, you can come find me. We are always eager to find talented individuals. My promise to you is the same as to Yu Mengdi."
Breaking through to Soul Emperor before the age of twenty means being a Super Douluo seed. Ye Wuqing's cultivation resources might not compare to Shrek's inner court and the Four Great Royal Academies, but he still reached this point, showing his promising future.
In Xu Tianxi's vision, conquering the Three Great Empires in the future wouldn't rely solely on military force; winning hearts was also necessary. If these top talents from the former Three Great Empires were willing to be sensible individuals, he wouldn't shy away from providing resources.
In a way, his visit to the Star Luo City competition was indeed like shopping at a talent market. These talents usually scattered across the continent, making them very difficult to find. What better opportunity than this?
Kong Deming had assigned him the identity of someone from the Sun Moon Imperial Family, so he naturally couldn't disappoint the old man's expectations.
The lack of Super Douluo had been a long-standing pain for the Sun Moon Empire, so bringing back more talented individuals was always a good idea.
As for the subsequent actions, they naturally required the cooperation of Sun Moon powerhouses. He had requested support before coming, and the Xuanming Sect's power could also be mobilized.
Ye Wuqing had to admit, the opponent's friendly attitude didn't make him feel ill will, and the conditions offered were excellent. If the opponent hadn't been from the Sun Moon Empire, he would have seriously considered if this was the only opportunity in his life.
But—you're from the Sun Moon Empire, how could I agree to you in Star Luo City?
With a cold snort, Ye Wuqing's five Soul Rings rose in unison, and a long, narrow golden leaf appeared in the soul light, floating before him.
"I will quickly launch my strongest offensive. Let's decide this in one move!"
As if to minimize the time spent on a losing battle, Ye Wuqing directly lit up his first and third Soul Rings. Golden Leaves instantly appeared between his ten fingers, glittering as they were all thrown out.
"Leaf Blade, Leaf Formation!"
From his hands, dozens of Golden Leaves shot out instantly, then split in mid-air to form golden nets, plummeting towards Xu Tianxi. With the aid of Detection Glasses, Xu Tianxi's mental power detected that the surfaces of these Golden Leaves were extremely sharp, as if possessing a special edge capable of cutting soul power.
A blue light flickered in Xu Tianxi's eyes as hundreds of high-speed wind blades condensed from wind elements, swiftly heading towards the Golden Leaf formation.
"Bang~ bang~ bang—"
A dazzling fireworks display seemed to erupt in mid-air as the deep blue wind blades and golden leaves collided, and tearing sounds echoed through the air.
On the surface, the clash between the two was evenly matched, but everyone knew that if Ye Wuqing couldn't use stronger methods, he would surely lose.
"Fourth Soul Skill, Golden Left Hand."
Lighting up his fourth Soul Ring, Ye Wuqing's left hand's meridians instantly expanded. A large number of vein-like blood vessels shone with dazzling golden light, and his palm fully turned golden.
This Golden Left Hand was Ye Wuqing's strongest amplification Soul Skill, granting his left hand powerful strength and defense while also doubling the power of Golden Leaves released from it.
This wasn't the end. The fifth Soul Ring on Ye Wuqing's body soon glowed brightly.
"Fifth Soul Skill, Dance of the Golden Leaves."
Ye Wuqing raised his Golden Left Hand, his palm facing the sky as if to shatter it. Golden light sparkled on his fifth Soul Ring, and countless tiny golden light particles floated out, scattering around his body to form a golden light barrier.
In the next moment, the golden light particles rapidly expanded, transforming into slightly smaller but terrifyingly numerous Golden Leaves. They rapidly spun around his body as a core, then ascended, like a torrent of metal, sweeping towards Xu Tianxi.
"Excellent! It's been a long time since I used this Soul Skill. Let's try it out on you."
Gazing at the metallic torrent descending from the sky, Xu Tianxi's fifth Soul Ring instantly lit up.
At the same time, Xu Tianxi softly said in his heart: "First Soul Skill, Cold Moon Gaze."
With Xu Tianxi as the center, the light elements within dozens of meters around him were instantly swallowed, and night enveloped half of the competition stage.
In the next instant, a bright, cold moon slowly rose into the sky, radiating boundless light. As the moonlight cascaded down, a moon-white silver beam with a diameter of three meters shot out from its rotation, heading directly towards the Golden Leaf torrent.