The Continental Youth Spirit Master Elite Competition

The next day, in a side hall within the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, Emperor Xue Ye was respectfully reporting the current situation of the Heaven Dou Empire to Xiao Chenlong.

With the nobles of Heaven Dou City as an example, nobles in other parts of the Heaven Dou Empire had also outwardly accepted the Spirit Master Management Rules.

Of course, there were still quite a few who outwardly obeyed but inwardly defied. They didn't believe that Spirit Hall truly had enough manpower to control them.

Spirit Hall indeed didn't have enough manpower to manage all Spirit Masters at the moment.

But this was only temporary. As time progressed, the supporting management system would be launched successively.

For now, they would let these noble Spirit Masters continue to be arrogant for a while longer. However, their names had already been recorded in the Account Book of Reckoning.

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

Duke Youming, along with Davis and Zhu Zhuyun, walked in and bowed slightly to Emperor Xue Ye.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Although Davis was unwilling, he couldn't afford to lose his manners and also bowed slightly.

"You are dismissed. Let me introduce you all. This is His Highness the Saint Son of Spirit Hall."

Xiao Chenlong remained seated, showing no intention of getting up. He merely nodded to Duke Youming and the others.

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

"Please be seated, everyone. It's getting late, so let's get straight to the point."

Seeing Xiao Chenlong's demeanor, Davis couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy.

He was a prince of the Star Luo Empire, and his status was by no means inferior to that of the Saint Son of Spirit Hall.

Yet, in front of Xiao Chenlong, he felt a sense of inferiority.

This feeling made him very uncomfortable, and his gaze towards Xiao Chenlong was filled with hostility.

Xiao Chenlong completely ignored Davis and Zhu Zhuyun. Both of them were slightly older than Xiao Chenlong.

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

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

The initiator of the discussion being different made the significance entirely different. Duke Youming also perked up, wanting to hear what Spirit Hall had in mind now.

"Your Highness the Saint Son, does Spirit Hall have any new suggestions for this session of the All-Continent High-Level Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament?"

"That's right. Just the Academy Tournament is still too small in scale. Spirit Hall has decided to rename this competition the All-Continent Youth Spirit Master Elite Tournament. Not only can Spirit Master Academies participate, but sects can also organize their members to join."

"Of course, Rogue Spirit Masters can also form teams to participate, as long as they meet the age requirements."

Hearing Xiao Chenlong's words, Duke Youming couldn't help but swallow.

"Your Highness the Saint Son, are you serious? If this is the case, the scale of the competition will expand significantly, and the financial and material resources invested will also increase substantially."

"Oh, does Duke Youming mean that the Star Luo Empire cannot afford the investment to host such a competition?"

"That's very simple, the Star Luo Empire can give up the hosting right. Spirit Hall does not insist."

"No, I don't mean that."

Duke Youming quickly denied it. He couldn't admit to that, or he wouldn't be able to explain himself.

"Does Emperor Xue Ye have any objections to this?"

"I have no objections. It's just that the scale of the competition is a bit larger. The ministers below have calculated that the expenditure has not increased much. Moreover, as the competition expands, it will be more lively during the competition period, and it can also showcase the strength of my Heaven Dou Empire. Why not?"

Duke Youming pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "This matter is of great importance, and I cannot make a decision. It requires His Majesty to personally..."

Xiao Chenlong interrupted Duke Youming at this moment.

"Duke Youming, I think you've misunderstood something. I'm not discussing anything with you. I'm just notifying you out of courtesy. Whether your Star Luo Empire agrees or disagrees, it will not affect the changes in the competition."

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

Davis couldn't help but stand up and question Xiao Chenlong.

Xiao Chenlong completely ignored Davis and continued, "Firstly, the Heaven Dou Empire and Spirit Hall have already agreed to the change in the tournament system. Two to one, the Star Luo Empire's opinion is no longer important. Secondly, I believe the Star Luo Emperor is a smart person and can recognize the current situation. This is not just a change in the tournament system; it also signifies a change in the era. Those who cannot keep up with the times will be eliminated. Wouldn't you agree, Duke Youming?"

Duke Youming finally understood the deeper meaning of Xiao Chenlong's words and broke out in a cold sweat. Spirit Hall wanted to use this grand competition as an opportunity to set rules for all spirit master academies, spirit master sects, and even Rogue Spirit Masters. This was Spirit Hall's plan, and the Star Luo Empire could not stop it. If the Star Luo Empire dared to obstruct it, the Clear Sky Sect would be a prime example. Although the Star Luo Empire possessed a formidable army, it severely lacked high-level combat power. If Spirit Hall were to make a move, the Star Luo royal family would likely be instantly subjected to a bloodbath.

When the Spirit Hall doesn't show its fangs, you can consider it a big cat. But when the Spirit Hall bares its fangs and claws, you'll understand what a true Fierce Tiger Descending the Mountain is.

Duke Youming swallowed again.

"Your Highness the Saint Son... you make sense, but I truly can't make the decision on this matter."

"Mm, I understand. You can relay my words to the Star Luo Emperor, word for word. I believe he will understand."

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

Davis, who had been ignored the entire time, grew even more furious. Who in Star Luo City dared to not give him face? Even his own brothers wouldn't dare bare their fangs at him.

His mind clouded by anger, Davis suddenly jumped out and pointed at Xiao Chenlong, saying, "What Spirit Hall Saint Son? Do you dare fight me?"

Duke Youming was also startled by Davis's actions.

On the surface, Davis was the First Prince of the Star Luo Empire, and Xiao Chenlong was the Saint Son of the Spirit Hall. Their statuses were roughly comparable.

But in reality, Davis, the First Prince, was far from having the same status as Xiao Chenlong, the Saint Son of the Spirit Hall.

"First Prince, do not be rude. Apologize to His Highness the Saint Son immediately."

"Why should I? Why should I apologize to him? What's wrong with me challenging him?

Spirit Hall Saint Son, do you not even have the courage to accept a challenge?"

Xiao Chenlong shook his head helplessly.

"I can't be bothered to argue with a child, but some children truly need a lesson. I'll take it as teaching a lesson for Emperor Xue Ye.

Children really can't be spoiled. If you spoil them too much, they'll truly be ruined."