His Name Shakes the Continent, Reactions from All Sides

Ling Yun's earth-shattering move in the finals was like a boulder thrown into a tranquil lake, instantly stirring up towering waves and spreading across the entire Douluo Continent at an astonishing speed!

An eleven-year-old boy, a Guest Elder, killing a bizarre gray-robed youth in a single move—later confirmed to be a Soul King—casually breaking the Martial Soul Fusion Skill of Spirit Hall's Golden Generation, forcing the tournament to end early...

Every piece of information was enough to shake the soul master world! Combined, they created an incomparable shock!

Heaven Dou City was completely ablaze! Ling Yun's name became the focus of everyone's discussions. His background, his martial soul, and his strength all became the greatest mysteries and hottest topics. The threshold of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was nearly worn down by spies from every faction, all seeking more information about Ling Yun.

Within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, shock and wild joy intertwined. Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo were completely convinced. They asked themselves whether, even if they had acted, they could have resolved the crisis as effortlessly as Ling Yun had. Ning Fengzhi regarded Ling Yun as the sect's pillar holding up the heavens, fulfilling every request for resources without hesitation.

Xue Ye of the Heaven Dou Empire personally issued a decree, conferring upon Ling Yun the title of Protector Douluo of the Empire—an honorary rank—and granting him an estate and wealth in an eager attempt to win him over.

In contrast, Spirit Hall's attitude was extremely subtle. Pope Bibi Dong maintained public silence, but rumors claimed that the atmosphere within Pope's Palace had dropped below freezing. Bishop Salas even claimed illness and refused to appear, clearly having come under immense pressure. Ling Yun's actions were tantamount to slapping Spirit Hall across the face before the entire world! Yet in light of the terrifying strength Ling Yun had displayed, Spirit Hall temporarily chose restraint and did not immediately retaliate.

On Shrek Academy's side, Flender, Zhao Wuji, and the others were dumbfounded upon hearing the news, followed by immense relief and lingering fear. They were fortunate that they had not completely offended Ling Yun back then, and terrified that Ling Yun had actually become this powerful. Tang San locked himself in his room for an entire day. When he emerged, he had become even more silent, and his cultivation was nearly self-torturous. Ling Yun's existence was like an insurmountable mountain, pressing down on him until he could barely breathe.

The Star Luo Empire, the Lower Four Sects, and other major factions also listed Ling Yun as an object of the highest-level attention, adjusting their respective strategies.

Meanwhile, the Holy Spirit Cult lurking in the shadows was furious beyond measure. They had lost an important candidate for Holy Son—the gray-robed youth—and their plans had suffered a setback. Their hatred for Ling Yun had reached its peak. Yet Ling Yun's displayed strength also made them deeply wary. For the moment, they did not dare act rashly and could only hide themselves more deeply while waiting for an opportunity.

As the center of the storm, Ling Yun himself was exceptionally calm. After the tournament ended, he returned to the courtyard behind the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and continued his cultivation as though all the turmoil outside had nothing to do with him.

The first reason he had acted was that Ye Lingling had been in danger, and he could not simply stand by and watch her die. The second was to use the opportunity to show the continent's various factions what he was capable of, so that every stray cat and dog would not dare provoke him. The effect was obvious. Now, even a Titled Douluo would have to weigh the consequences before making a move against him.

My strength is still not enough. Ling Yun felt the surging power within his body and shook his head slightly. His outward Soul Power Level was currently forty—disguised—and the Second Origin Soul Rings of both the Chaos Dragon God and the Nine-Heart Begonia Emperor had successfully condensed. His strength was enough to crush ordinary Soul Sages, and he could even contend with weaker Spirit Douluo. But against Peak Douluo, especially those like Bibi Dong and Tang Hao who possessed divine inheritances, he was still lacking.

He needed to improve faster.

That day, Ning Fengzhi came to visit, a trace of gravity on his face.

"Elder Ling Yun, there is something that may require your decision," Ning Fengzhi said.

"What is it?" Ling Yun asked.

"It concerns Tang San." Ning Fengzhi sighed. "After the tournament ended, Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao appeared and took Tang San away. It is said that he went to obtain Tang San's fourth soul ring. But according to the intelligence we received, the direction they headed seems to be... the core region of the Star Dou Great Forest."

The core region of the Star Dou Great Forest? Ling Yun's gaze flickered. That was where the Lake of Life was located, Xiao Wu's home, and the territory of the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape. Tang Hao had taken Tang San there to obtain a soul ring? His purpose was likely far from simple.

Could it be... because of Xiao Wu? A Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast that had taken human form was a fatal temptation to soul masters.

"Continue watching them," Ling Yun said indifferently. "Also, prepare a detailed map and information on the Extreme North and the ocean for me."

Ning Fengzhi froze for a moment. "Elder Ling Yun, are you planning to go out and train?"

Ling Yun nodded. "Yes. Staying in the sect is too slow. I need to seek out some opportunities."

Though Ning Fengzhi was reluctant, he also knew that Ling Yun's ambitions lay far beyond the horizon. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could not keep him. He nodded. "All right, I'll prepare it immediately. The sect will always be your support, and you will always be welcome to return."

Ling Yun smiled but said nothing more.

He knew that the true adventure was about to begin. The Star Dou Great Forest, the Extreme North, the vast ocean... this continent still held countless secrets waiting for him to explore.

And his legend would leave Heaven Dou City and be written across a far broader world.