At the Spirit Pagoda in Star Luo City, Angel Douluo Yue Zhengen sat in the lounge area Leng Yaozhu had once used, his expression grim as he watched his two dust-covered grandsons emerge from the Spirit Ascension Platform.
"You two are among this generation's Top Geniuses of the Family. How can you be so useless?"
Le Zhenglei lowered his head, not daring to meet his grandfather's stern gaze. "Grandfather, you know me. Your grandson truly Could Not Defeat that woman."
Yue Zhengyu lowered his head even further and carefully said, "Grandfather, you know me. I'm only a Soul Grandmaster. I only dared to follow Cousin and passively face the enemy."
"You two... you two... sigh..."
After glancing at Tiansheng Douluo and A Group Of Spirit Pagoda members nearby who were pretending to be dead, Yue Zhengen cursed A Sentence, swept up the two boys, and left. The atmosphere within the Spirit Pagoda immediately relaxed.
Xu Shengqun muttered, "A Limit Douluo's Aura is terrifying. Legion Commander Yue truly governs his Family strictly."
Yang Feng had Changed into a Spirit Pagoda staff uniform and whispered, "I think a large part of Legion Commander Yue's anger is because you told him about the Spirit Ascension Platform. Feng Zaixing's record was too overwhelming. It made the brothers look utterly useless."
"How could I hide it? The Spirit Pagoda is full of his Family's spies."
Xu Shengqun Replied irritably. "Feng Zaixing is a direct descendant of the War God Hall and has deep ties with the Yu Family. With the Yu Family about to suppress the Yue Family for another century or more, of course he's in a bad mood."
"It's not just him. Deputy Tower Master Leng and I are both wondering how the Yu Family has such good judgment. Back then, they had the Divine Craftsman; today, they have Feng Zaixing. He looks like another future Limit Douluo."
Yang Feng shrank back a little, yet he felt inexplicably cheerful. Losing to a genius valued by the Yu Family was nothing shameful. He had even received the evaluation, "Your attack power isn't bad." Many others had lost far more miserably than he had.
"Feng Zaixing, the stronger you become, the better. Once you become a Limit Douluo, I'll brag that I took one of your attacks and retreated with my Entire Body unharmed. Perfect..."
The night sky glittered brilliantly, but Yue Zhengen had no mood to appreciate it. He took his two grandsons all the way back to his office, shut the door, and flew into a rage.
"Think carefully about how you performed today! I think the Angel Family's glory will be buried in your generation!"
His gaze first fell upon Le Zhenglei, who had been thoroughly beaten by Yu Xin. Yue Zhengen's tiger eyes widened as disappointment filled his face.
"Let's talk about Zhenglei first. The Yu Family girl is excellent in every way. I once considered discussing a marriage alliance with the Yu Family once you were older. Now, I have no face to bring it up. How humiliating! How humiliating!"
Le Zhenglei endured the torrent of scolding without making a sound. Only after the thunderstorm subsided did he hesitantly say, "A marriage alliance really wouldn't be good. Yu Xin is so fierce. If she joined our Family, wouldn't she swallow us whole instead?"
"If you were capable enough, would you need to worry about that? It's because you're useless!"
Yue Zhengen was angered into another round of scolding. Then, looking at the trembling Yue Zhengyu in the corner and recalling the image of Feng Zaixing fighting many opponents alone, his anger rose even further.
"And you, Zhengyu. Don't think low Soul Power is an excuse. So what if it's Two Rings? Someone with Two Rings overturned the entire Spirit Ascension Platform! He's far stronger than you worthless frauds!"
The Yue brothers abruptly raised their heads, exchanged glances, and cautiously asked, "That new monster from today only had Two Rings?"
"That can't be true, right? That's terrifying..."
Yue Zhengen's expression turned cold. "Would This Old Man lie to two useless brats like you? Let me tell you, that person is Divine Arrow Feng Zaixing, who became famous yesterday for killing an Evil Soul Master! His long-range arrows never miss, and his twin swords are fierce in close combat. Ordinary Four Rings are nothing but chickens and dogs before him!"
"A Group Of geniuses from the Spirit Ascension Platform joined forces against him, yet all were cut down by his sword. His kingly bearing has already formed, and he possesses no small amount of Hegemonic Will. This Old Man declares that, given time, he will certainly reach my level. It is even possible that he may surpass me as I am now."
"Stronger than you in the future? Grandfather, aren't you... exaggerating a little?"
Le Zhenglei spoke softly. It was not that he did not believe it; becoming a Limit Douluo was simply Not Easy, let alone surpassing Yue Zhengen.
Yue Zhengyu nodded along, sharing the same view. Two Rings were still far too distant from rank ninety-nine, and countless variables lay in between.
"Hmph, you little brats had better believe it. Let me tell you, after Sky Phoenix Douluo of the Spirit Pagoda discovered him, she was deeply impressed and personally went to Ming Capital to take him as a disciple. It didn't work out."
Yue Zhengen's face darkened as he bitterly said, "Don't you take Four-word Battle Armor Masters as your idols? Then let me tell you this as well: although Feng Zaixing's Teacher has ordinary cultivation, he is also a genuine Four-word Battle Armor Master."
"What? Two Four-word Battle Armor Masters fought over him?"
Yue Zhengyu cried out in shock. His grandfather's words had shaken his understanding. Which Four-word Battle Armor Master was not a supreme powerhouse? For them to fight over a single genius was simply unimaginable.
Le Zhenglei remained silent. He roughly understood why his grandfather had become so furious. He had reached the peak of Three Rings, yet his combat strength was inferior to that of a Soul Grandmaster. Of course that would infuriate the old man.
The Body Martial Soul was terrifying indeed. Even the Holy Angel could not compare.
Yue Zhengen's expression softened slightly as he said in a deep voice, "More than just two Four-word Battle Armor Masters. Yue Tian Douluo of the War God Hall and Sun Moon Douluo of the Kong Family also Appeared there, all for him and his junior sister."
"Our Family may not be the greatest under Heaven, but no one has received better resources than you two. Think about it. If you had cultivated in the declining Primal Body Sect, how far could you have gotten?"
The Yue brothers were already dumbfounded and speechless. Their grandfather had named so many major figures from the soul master world. They could not imagine what kind of scene it had been.
Seeing that his point had landed, Yue Zhengen wearily waved his hand. "Starting today, spend three days every week training under Sima Jinchi. I'll tell him to drill you properly."
"S-Sima Jinchi? Grandfather, aren't you afraid he'll train us into cripples?"
At the mention of that name, Yue Zhengyu's face instantly turned pale. Le Zhenglei did not look much better.
Sima Jinchi was a crazed battle fanatic in the Southern Legion. Though he was only a Seven Rings Soul Saint, even some Soul Douluos Could Not Defeat him. His fierce reputation was formidable.
Moreover, he had no sense of restraint when striking. He was currently the chief instructor of the recruit camp. Just two days ago, he had beaten a deputy division commander into the hospital during a spar, and his training style was exceptionally brutal as well.
Yue Zhengyu felt that his little life was probably doomed.
"Train you into cripples? From what I've seen, Feng Zaixing's Battle Skill is outstanding. He must have experienced many real battles in his daily life, perhaps even bloody battles of life and death. What This Old Man wants is for Jinchi to temper you ruthlessly!"
"I don't ask that you catch up to Feng Zaixing. This Old Man will be satisfied as long as you are not left far behind by Yu Xin."
Yue Zhengen cursed A Sentence, and his expression finally eased. Raising a hand, he added, "Of course, if Jinchi injures another officer, This Old Man will allow you to leave."
Sima Jinchi sent someone to the hospital every few days, and those who complained about him came in an endless stream. If he were forced to transfer posts, the Yue brothers would naturally be free.
As he spoke, Yue Zhengen could not help rubbing his brow. From Sima Jinchi to his grandsons, not one of them gave him peace of mind. The old father was getting on in years; there truly was not a single piece of Good News.
"Ring, ring, ring~"
At that moment, Yue Zhengen's Soul Tool Communicator rang, sounding like heavenly music to the Yue brothers.
Yue Zhengen swept a glance over his two disappointing grandsons, gave a cold snort, and answered the call. "We didn't get the item at auction, but Zhen Hua bought the Ten-Thousand-Year Life Fruit and gave some to us? Fine, I understand. Increase this year's orders for the Forgemaster Association by twenty percent. Mm... that's all..."
After ending the call, Yue Zhengen Sighed again and threw a sentence at the Yue brothers. "Behave yourselves."
As his words fell, golden light Flashed around him, and he vanished Out of Thin Air.
The next instant, he Appeared before the door of an underground Secret Chamber, his expression solemn and respectful.
"Father, How Are They? We have already done our utmost to gather all kinds of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to prolong your life."
An aged, ethereal voice came from the Secret Chamber. "The same as always, neither good nor bad. There is no need to trouble yourselves so much."
"Father's health will always be the Family's foremost concern," Yue Zhengen said seriously.
The old man within the Secret Chamber laughed. "Life and death are dictated by fate. Why say more? You did not Come to find me so late merely for this. If there is something, say it."
Yue Zhengen nodded and spoke gently. "Today, I discovered an exceptional genius at the Spirit Pagoda. His sword moves carry kingly bearing, and their spirit bears a slight resemblance to our Holy Sword."
"I was puzzled, so I investigated his background and discovered that his mother is our Distant Relative. He is of the same generation as Zhengyu, but we would have to trace back eight generations before finding a common ancestor."
At this point, a trace of difficulty appeared on Yue Zhengen's resolute face. He frowned and said, "He has hope of reaching your realm, but he possesses a Body Martial Soul and has a special background. Your son wishes to acknowledge him as kin, yet has some reservations. Father, what do you think we should do...?"
With a loud bang, the Secret Chamber door flew open. A gale swept out as a disheveled old man Rushed Out, grabbed Yue Zhengen, and glared as he cursed furiously, spittle flying everywhere.
"Why hesitate over such a genius? When did you become so pedantic? Does the Family have no women of suitable age? Can't you recruit him as a son-in-law? You youngsters are truly more foolish than the last!"
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