All Continent Youth Spirit Master Elite Competition

The next day, in a Side Hall of the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, "Xue Ye" respectfully reported the current situation of the Heaven Dou Empire to Xiao Chenlong.

With the nobles of Heaven Dou City serving as "examples," nobles throughout the rest of the Heaven Dou Empire had also publicly accepted the Spirit Master Management Rules.

Of course, quite a few were still paying lip service in private. They did not believe Spirit Hall truly had enough manpower to keep an eye on them.

At present, Spirit Hall indeed did not have enough manpower to manage every Spirit Master.

But that was only temporary. As time passed, the supporting management system would gradually be put into place.

For now, those noble Spirit Masters could remain arrogant for a while longer. However, their names had long since been recorded in the Account Book of Reckoning.

Just as "Xue Ye" finished his report, the people from the Star Luo Empire arrived as well.

Duke Youming entered with Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun, bowing slightly to "Xue Ye" in greeting.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Though Dai Weisi was unwilling, he could not neglect proper etiquette and followed with a slight bow.

"No need for formalities. Let me introduce you. This is His Highness the Saint Son of Spirit Hall."

Xiao Chenlong remained seated without the slightest intention of rising. He merely nodded at Duke Youming and the others.

"So you are His Highness the Saint Son of Spirit Hall. A pleasure to meet you."

"Please, take your seats. It is getting late, so let us get straight to the point."

Seeing Xiao Chenlong's manner, Dai Weisi could not help but feel jealous.

He was a prince of the Star Luo Empire. His status should not have been inferior to that of Spirit Hall's Holy Son.

Yet before Xiao Chenlong, he somehow felt inferior.

That feeling deeply unsettled him, and hostility filled the way he looked at Xiao Chenlong.

Xiao Chenlong completely ignored Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun. Both of them were slightly older than him.

But in Xiao Chenlong's eyes, they were merely two inconsequential children.

Duke Youming looked at "Xue Ye" then. Seeing no reaction from "Xue Ye," he understood that the initiator of this discussion was likely not "Xue Ye," but Spirit Hall.

A different initiator meant an entirely different significance. Duke Youming became alert and listened to hear what Spirit Hall intended to do this time.

"Your Highness the Saint Son, does Spirit Hall have any new proposals for this year's All Continent Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament?"

"That is correct. An Academy Tournament alone is still too limited in scale. Spirit Hall has decided to rename it the All Continent Youth Spirit Master Elite Competition.

Not only may Soul Master Academies participate, but sects may also organize manpower to take part.

Of course, Rogue Spirit Masters may form teams and compete as well, provided they meet the age requirements."

Hearing Xiao Chenlong's words, Duke Youming could not help swallowing.

"Your Highness the Saint Son, are you serious? If so, the scale of the event will increase greatly, and the financial and material resources required will rise substantially as well."

"Oh? Does Duke Youming mean that the Star Luo Empire cannot afford to host such an event?"

"That is simple enough. The Star Luo Empire may relinquish its hosting right. Spirit Hall will not force the matter."

"No, that is not what I meant."

Duke Youming hurriedly denied it. He absolutely could not admit to that, or he would have no way to explain himself.

"Does "Xue Ye" have no objections to this?"

"I have no objections. The event's scale is merely being expanded somewhat. The ministers below have calculated it, and the expenses will not increase by much.

Moreover, with the event expanded, it will be livelier during the competition and better display the strength of our Heaven Dou Empire. Why not?"

Duke Youming considered it for a moment, then shook his head. "This matter is of great importance. I cannot make the decision and must have His Majesty personally..."

At that moment, Xiao Chenlong spoke and interrupted Duke Youming.

"Duke Youming, I think you have misunderstood something. I am not discussing this with you. I am merely informing you as a matter of courtesy.

Whether your Star Luo Empire agrees or disagrees will not affect the changes to the competition."

"What do you mean by that? Are you looking down on my Star Luo Empire?"

Unable to endure it any longer, Dai Weisi stood and demanded an answer from Xiao Chenlong.

Xiao Chenlong completely ignored Dai Weisi and continued, "First, both the Heaven Dou Empire and Spirit Hall have already agreed to the change in the Tournament System. Two against one—the Star Luo Empire's opinion is no longer important."

"Second, I believe the Star Luo Emperor is a wise man who can clearly recognize the current situation.

This is not merely a change to the Tournament System. It also signifies a change of era. Those who cannot keep up with the times will be eliminated.

Is that not so, Duke Youming?"

Only then did Duke Youming understand the deeper meaning in Xiao Chenlong's words, and cold sweat broke out all over him.

Spirit Hall intended to use this competition as an opportunity to set rules for every Soul Master Academy, Spirit Master sect, and even Rogue Spirit Master.

This was Spirit Hall's plan. The Star Luo Empire could not stop it. If it dared to obstruct it, the Clear Sky Sect would serve as its example.

Though the Star Luo Empire possessed a formidable army, it was severely lacking in high-level combat power.

If Spirit Hall made a move, the Star Luo Royal Family could very well be wiped out in an instant.

When Spirit Hall had not yet bared its fangs, one could treat it as a large cat. But when it revealed its fangs and sharp claws, one would understand what a true tiger descending the mountain was.

Duke Youming swallowed again.

"Your Highness the Saint Son... has a point, but I truly cannot make the decision."

"Yes, I understand. You may relay my words to the Star Luo Emperor exactly as they are. I believe he will understand."

"Very well. I will inform His Majesty. Please wait a few days, Your Highness the Saint Son."

Dai Weisi, who had been ignored the entire time, grew even more furious. In Star Luo City, who would dare refuse to give him face? Even his younger brothers did not dare bare their teeth before him.

Blinded by rage, Dai Weisi suddenly stepped forward, pointed at Xiao Chenlong, and said, "What Spirit Hall Holy Son? Do you dare fight me?"

Duke Youming was also startled by Dai Weisi's actions.

On the surface, Dai Weisi was the first prince of the Star Luo Empire, while Xiao Chenlong was Spirit Hall's Holy Son. Their statuses appeared roughly equal.

But in reality, Dai Weisi's status as first prince was far inferior to Xiao Chenlong's status as Spirit Hall's Holy Son.

"First Prince, do not be disrespectful. Apologize to His Highness the Saint Son at once."

"Why? Why should I apologize to him? What is wrong with challenging him?

Spirit Hall Holy Son, could it be that you do not even have the courage to accept a challenge?"

Xiao Chenlong merely shook his head helplessly.

"I cannot be bothered to argue with a child, but some children truly need to be taught a lesson. I will take it as helping Xue Ye discipline his child.

Children truly cannot be spoiled. Spoil them too much, and they will be ruined."