The continent's top-tier talents have gathered, engaging in tactical and power confrontations; there is much to learn here.
Su Yu shrugged his shoulders.
The trio's willingness to learn here is a good thing, without any forced demands.
"Xiao, Meng, how about you?"
"Returning to Mingde Hall for cultivation," Xiao Hongchen said.
He is not particularly diligent. Except for the intensive study of Soul-guiding Devices, Xiao Hongchen is inherently lazy, preferring rest over cultivation.
Yet, being pressured by two top talents, Su Yu and Huo Yuhao, he had long been burning with a competitive spirit.
Su Yu is now very close to them in distance; they are all Soul Saints, and he still has a chance.
As for Huo Yuhao, he is now at Level 69, just a step away from becoming a Soul Saint, but, nonetheless, behind him.
Even though there is an age gap of a few years, Huo Yuhao's performance has already surpassed his own, and Xiao Hongchen is absolutely unwilling to be overtaken by Huo Yuhao's rise.
You're three years younger than me, yet you are already catching up to my Soul Power; it's quite embarrassing.
If I were to be entirely overtaken, it would be even more embarrassing!
Moreover, there is also the Soul Guide level.
Xiao Hongchen has been forced into the competitive circle for five years.
"Persist a little longer, surely these two perverts won't be so outrageous when they reach Titled Douluo, will they? Even if your Soul Power is high, it's just Level 99..."
Do you two still intend to achieve Divinity?
...
Su Yu, Huo Yuhao, Xiao Hongchen, and Meng Hongchen left together.
Suddenly, Su Yu stopped. Huo Yuhao showed a vigilant expression, making Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen realize something was amiss.
"Senior, a respected Extreme Douluo, isn't it beneath your dignity to follow four juniors?"
Within the boundaries of Mingdu, would this old b even dare to attack?
Of course, although thinking this in his mind, Su Yu was very cautious in his speech, not uttering any profanity that would anger this Extreme Douluo.
"Hmm?"
Being discovered by two juniors, Long Xiaoyao responded with a curious sound and revealed himself.
Seemingly not finding anything disgraceful in following four juniors as an honored Extreme Douluo, Long Xiaoyao showed no sign of shame.
"Kid, your Spiritual Power Level is quite high, it's already tangible," Long Xiaoyao looked at Su Yu with surprise and a hint of admiration in his tone.
Admittedly, given his age and Soul Power Level, to elevate Spiritual Power to this extent is truly exceptional talent—there is a great potential to become an Extreme Douluo in the future.
Next, Long Xiaoyao turned his gaze to Huo Yuhao.
"Honestly, Su Yu noticed me due to his Spiritual Power, but your Spiritual Power shouldn't be enough to sense me, right? Is it some special intuition brought by the Spiritual Eyes Martial Soul?"
Being targeted by Long Xiaoyao, Huo Yuhao was greatly alarmed. He slightly shifted his body and hid behind Su Yu.
Long Xiaoyao developed a slight interest in Huo Yuhao.
But only a slight interest.
He neither waited for Huo Yuhao's reply nor paid attention to his small actions, shifting his focus back to Su Yu.
"Kid, how did you enhance your Soul Ring's age?"
"Oh? It turns out that you are curious about this, Senior." Su Yu realized Long Xiaoyao's purpose.
"It's certainly not done by absorbing innocent souls or cruelly killing Soul Beasts to imprison their souls."
As long as there's no intent to kill, one can be slightly bolder.
After all, it's near Mingdu, and the teacher could provide support at any moment.
Su Yu's comment sarcastically criticized the cruelty of the Holy Spirit Sect, mocked Long Xiaoyao for serving as a Tributor there, but unexpectedly answered a major doubt in Long Xiaoyao's heart.
Su Yu's method of enhancing his Soul Ring differs from that of the Holy Spirit Sect.
Long Xiaoyao's faint killing intent slightly relaxed.
"As for how it's specifically done, that involves the junior's cultivation secrets."
Long Xiaoyao smiled, "Kid, aren't you afraid of me taking action against you?"
Su Yu's initial respect and the slightly bolder attitude now, Long Xiaoyao clearly felt this change and realized Su Yu had subtly mocked him.
"Not afraid, given that we're in Mingdu, the senior should also consider his own position."
"Hmph, who is stronger between Kong Deming and me isn't definite, are you pinning your hopes on him?"
"Given teacher's strength, the senior should already be aware."
Long Xiaoyao's eyes narrowed.
What does it mean?
Long Xiaoyao naturally knew of Kong Deming's current power.
Kong Deming has acted rarely, once fifty years ago, the power displayed then plus fifty years of accumulation would provide enough apprehension for both Long Xiaoyao and Ye Xishui alike.
But, while it's concerning, it's not necessarily something to fear.
Moreover, lately, Kong Deming has acted quite frequently, twice in the Evil Demon Forest.
The first instance was alright, merely hunting the Ten Thousand Year Evil Eye Tyrant, the exposed power wasn't too outrageous either.
Yet in the second instance, Kong Deming's confrontation with the Evil Emperor was felt throughout the Evil Demon Forest.
The Holy Spirit Sect headquarters within the Evil Demon Forest naturally sensed that clash.
Long Xiaoyao's confusion lies in how Su Yu knew that he should be aware of Kong Deming's strength?
Does this kid know about the Holy Spirit Sect headquarters being in the Evil Demon Forest?
It shouldn't be known.
The Holy Spirit Sect hasn't exposed this fact, have they?
This is indeed a core secret within the sect, and any Evil Soul Master knowing this has been restricted; the only ones who can reveal this information without risk are Ye Xishui, Long Xiaoyao, and Sect Leader Zhongli Wu.
Long Xiaoyao looked deeply at Su Yu, "Kid, you're quite good."
Feeling closer, indeed, Long Xiaoyao sensed no evil energy from Su Yu; instead, noticed some Power of Faith that comes with vanquishing Evil Soul Masters.
Before Ye Xishui's identity was revealed and Long Xiaoyao joined the Holy Spirit Sect out of guilt, despite his Martial Soul being the Dark Saint Dragon, Long Xiaoyao was indeed renowned across the continent, with that reputation built on hunting Evil Soul Masters.
As a Free Soul Master, he was even more frequent in hunting Evil Soul Masters than Moon.
Coupled with personally witnessing Ye Xishui using Power of Faith to enhance Soul Ring's age, he also formed basic sensing abilities towards Power of Faith.
Unfortunately, having joined the Holy Spirit Sect for many years, his previously accumulated Power of Faith had long dissipated somewhere. He steadfastly refused to try the Holy Spirit Sect's Dharma Gate, resulting in his Soul Ring configuration remaining two yellow, two purple, three black, and two red.
...
Sending off Long Xiaoyao, Su Yu breathed a sigh of relief.
"It seems that teacher's previous clash with the Evil Emperor in the Evil Demon Forest made Long Xiaoyao and Ye Xishui recognize teacher's power."
At least for now, they won't tear face with Kong Deming.
Feeling fortunate that no incident occurred, Su Yu urged Huo Yuhao and the others to leave quickly.
The day's events served as a reminder to him—there are too many hidden strong individuals during the Soul Fighting Competition, requiring some elevation in his defenses.
Being intercepted halfway was something Su Yu hadn't anticipated.
Mainly, being capable of this was likely only Level 98 Super Douluo or Level 99 Extreme Douluo.
Long Xiaoyao might spare him, but if it were Ye Xishui coming over, who knows what the crazy woman would do?
...
A day of the Soul Fighting Competition concluded quickly.
Sun and Moon Royal Hotel.
Room 404, which is assigned to the Xingluo Royal Team.
"Princess Jiu Jiu, that Huo Yuhao and Su Yu are simply ingrates!"
After exchanging with Shrek Team leader Fan Yu last night, they learned about Huo Yuhao's identity and talent, feeling quite congested.
Even destiny favors the Sun and Moon Empire?
Two exceptional prodigies, one devoid of any ties to Xingluo Empire, joins the Sun and Moon Empire's Mingde Hall, the other holds deep resentment towards Xingluo Empire's White Tiger Duke, and also joins the Sun and Moon Empire.
Xu Jiujiu didn't bother with the notion that both of them are from Xingluo Empire.
As a princess, she understands that what truly binds an individual, can only be interests.
"Bang Bang Bang!"
The urgent knock on the door interrupted Xu Jiujiu's train of thought.
She frowned, looking at the Medical Immortal Douluo beside her.
Wang Xian'er also had a serious expression, the Soul Power fluctuations of the two outside were very strong.