Douluo: So You're the One Called a Theory Master? Chapter 42

The audience erupted in uproar. Many had already risen to their feet, trying to get a clearer look at everything.

This battle had completely overturned their worldview. A Soul Grandmaster's outburst was utterly outrageous.

Hu Liena went without saying. The combat strength she had displayed was something that many weaker Soul Kings simply could not contend with.

They had originally thought it would already be impressive if the two could exchange a few blows, but the pressure they displayed left everyone deeply shocked.

"Sect Master Ning, you truly have an excellent son."

"Sect Master Ning, congratulations! A Soul Grandmaster defeated a Soul Ancestor—what extraordinary talent."

"Is your son really born with Innate Half-Level Soul Power? He seems completely different from someone from a certain sect."

"Sect Master Ning, is Young Master Qinghe engaged? My daughter has reached marriageable age. Perhaps they could get to know each other!"

"Sect Master Ning, our family feels the same."

"Me too!!"

Many people surrounded Ning Fengzhi. They had originally been trying to curry favor with him, but now their praise grew even more effusive.

Quite a few of them began considering deeper cooperation.

"Teacher, if Brother Qinghe is interested in finding someone, my younger sister might be a good choice."

"I believe Father Emperor would like Brother Qinghe very much!"

Xue Qinghe, seated nearby, listened to the words around him. After a moment of silence, he spoke as well.

He looked toward the battered arena, his expression somewhat complicated.

As for this younger brother who shared the same name as him, he had actually only met him a few times.

They had merely encountered each other at the occasional gathering where their two factions worked together.

At other times, all he had sensed was Ning Fengzhi's fondness and approval for him.

That was why he had taken such notice of him.

Now, it seemed that his strength could not be underestimated either.

Though he was currently only a Soul Grandmaster, he would clearly catch up to the other geniuses very soon.

As for his combat ability, there was even less need to mention it. Challenging opponents above his level was effortless for him.

"Cough, cough, cough~"

"Your Highness, let's not discuss that for now."

"Everyone, there's no need to continue."

"Qinghe has his own ideas. I will bring it up with him later. If he is willing, they can get to know each other. If not, I hope none of you will make things difficult for me."

"It is better to let the children make their own choices in such matters."

Ning Fengzhi wore the air of a cheerful family elder.

In truth, he believed that no matter what Ning Qinghe chose, it would be the best choice for both the sect and their family.

He had even turned down Xue Qinghe's suggestion.

"Then we shall see what Brother Qinghe thinks."

Xue Qinghe did not press the matter. He merely nodded thoughtfully.

That made Prince Xue Xing's expression beside him turn even uglier.

The other side was already incredibly powerful. If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect truly placed its bets on him, and even Dugu Bo ignored him...

Then they would truly be finished.

That fellow—though he had no evidence, he was certain that he was not the real Xue Qinghe.

What should I do now?

Or should he expose it directly?

Prince Xue Xing's idea was to find someone convincing enough to testify for him.

But such a person would not be easy to recruit.

Looking at the person below the stage, perhaps Ning Qinghe would be a good choice.

He had originally been little more than a junior, but after today, he had completely entered the focus of the major powers.

There was no need to mention anything else. Just the title of director of the Extreme Research Institute—without even considering the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect—with Dugu Bo and so many students and resources behind him, was already enough to make him one of the continent's foremost powers.

Not to mention his own peculiar nature!!

In the audience, in the area occupied by the people from Spirit Hall.

The sight before them startled Yan, and he abruptly rose to his feet.

"Nana."

He looked ready to charge straight into the battlefield.

But just as his Soul Power emerged, Xie Yue, the handsome man seated beside him who bore some resemblance to Hu Liena, held him down.

"Wait a moment."

"It isn't over yet, and this is Nana's battle!!"

Xie Yue took a deep breath and spoke slowly.

Rushing up there now was not only inappropriate for the situation, but Hu Liena would also be angry.

Most importantly, he could still sense her aura.

"Xie Yue!"

Yan clearly wanted to say more.

"Enough. The Holy Maiden's aura is fine."

"If you go up there, you'll only make her lose the match."

"If anything goes wrong, we will act."

Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo remained fairly calm at this moment.

Ning Qinghe's silent outburst earlier might have deceived everyone else, but it could not deceive them.

It simply had not been appropriate to say anything or do anything then, and the situation had not allowed it either.

What shocked them even more now was that this brat could truly fight their Holy Maiden to such a point.

It seemed that his institute really was tremendously valuable.

They could not imagine what kind of improvement Spirit Hall could achieve if it obtained such abilities, given Spirit Hall's resources and connections.

They were still lost in thought when things quickly took a turn for the worse.

"Got it!!"

Yan only relaxed slightly after hearing the two Spirit Hall elders.

Yet when he looked down below, he was still somewhat displeased.

That guy had actually forced Nana into such a state.

And soon, his excitement turned into rage. His eyes nearly split with fury, and he practically wanted to kill someone.

The words of the Spirit Hall elders instantly became a prophecy.

Something had really happened.

And the situation changed extremely quickly!

"Nana!!"

Yan cried out in anguish, howling like a wild dog!

While they spoke, the arena changed in an instant.

Ning Qinghe had originally restrained Hu Liena, nearly locking her down completely.

But how could the proud Hu Liena possibly give up and admit defeat so easily? Soul Power belonging to a Soul Ancestor erupted in full force, and four Spirit Rings—yellow, yellow, purple, purple—shone brilliantly.

In the end, even Ning Qinghe could no longer restrain her and could only preserve his Xuanhuang Power.

"The victor has yet to be decided!!"

"I won't lose just like that!!"

With her arrogant cry, Hu Liena became like a demonic fox Soul Beast.

The figure formed from condensed Soul Power erupted in an instant alongside Hu Liena's strength, forcibly shattering Ning Qinghe's Rock Tomb.

This scene completely exceeded most people's expectations.

Even Ning Qinghe on the scene frowned slightly.

As expected, geniuses are all a little outrageous.