Building Hype, Shrek Is Stunned! Yu Xiaogang: Absurd-Forcing Growth, Misleading the Young!

"That's exactly the effect we want."

Huang Yan's lips curled slightly.

"Only by demonstrating overwhelming strength can we attract truly talented people.

Meng Shu, add one more thing to the announcement:

The Divine Radiant Sect welcomes outstanding talent from across the land, regardless of their origins or background.

Anyone with sufficient talent or a special skill may join the sect.

All core disciples will receive secret medicines from the sect to ensure their cultivation advances by leaps and bounds."

Huang Yan understood.

The story had already reached this point.

Geniuses around his age had already joined the various academies and factions.

But that didn't mean they couldn't recruit top-tier talent.

The original story hadn't mentioned them, but that didn't mean there were no Innate Full Soul Power geniuses after Tang San and the others.

It would be best if the Divine Radiant Sect could recruit them.

If they couldn't, it didn't matter.

"Brilliant, young master!"

Chao Tianxiang, listening nearby, was fired up with excitement and praised him repeatedly:

"With two Titled Douluo as our signboards, plus the young master's miraculous pills that defy the laws of nature,

I dare guarantee that once the news gets out, free Soul Masters from across the continent will flock to us and fight to squeeze through the gates of the Yanhuang Sect!"

Meng Shu struck the ground hard with his Dragon-Head Cane and answered loudly:

"Rest assured, young master!

I'll make the arrangements right away!

Within three days, I'll make sure the name 'Divine Radiant Sect' rings throughout the Soul Master World—not just in the Balak Kingdom, but across the entire Heaven Dou Empire!"

"Go ahead."

Huang Yan waved a hand, his gaze profound.

"The bigger the spectacle, the better. Don't worry about attracting trouble.

If anyone refuses to submit, beat them into submission."

After receiving his orders, Meng Shu immediately bustled off with Chao Tianxiang.

They would mobilize every resource and connection the Meng Family had to build hype for the founding of the Divine Radiant Sect.

Only Huang Yan, Dugu Bo, Dugu Yan, and Meng Yiran remained in the hall.

Dugu Bo pulled up a chair and sat down, then looked toward Huang Yan at the head of the room.

"Young master, the old dragon's gone to handle the affairs outside. What would you have me do?"

Huang Yan picked up the teacup on the table and gently skimmed the floating tea leaves aside.

"Old Poison, as Supreme Elder, your duty is to oversee the sect as a whole.

"Also, find me a completely quiet, fire-rich chamber in the Meng Family's rear compound.

"I'm going to start refining pills.

"Since the Divine Radiant Sect has announced that we'll be granting secret medicines, we need to build up our stock first."

Before he took human form, Huang Yan had spent his free time refining pills.

Thanks to the memories in his bloodline, he had a remarkable talent for it.

In this era, his skill would be an overwhelming advantage.

"Understood. I'll arrange it personally and make sure not even a fly gets in."

Dugu Bo nodded, then chuckled.

"I've been craving the young master's pills for a while now."

"Young master..."

At that moment, Dugu Yan and Meng Yiran, who had been standing below, exchanged a glance and stepped forward together.

A glimmer of anticipation shone in Meng Yiran's eyes as she asked sweetly:

"Grandfather and Senior Dugu both have tasks now. What about me and Sister Yanzi?"

Huang Yan set down his teacup and looked from one girl to the other.

"You two are the Divine Radiant Sect's first generation of core disciples, but your strength is still far from enough.

"If you're ever outmatched by peers from the Upper Three Sects or Spirit Hall, it'll be my face on the line."

Dugu Yan immediately puffed out her chest and declared defiantly:

"Don't worry, young master. Yanyan will never embarrass you!

"Just give the word. Whether I have to climb a mountain of blades or plunge into a sea of fire, I won't so much as furrow my brow!"

Meng Yiran hurried to voice her resolve too:

"I'm not afraid of hardship either!

"As long as I can get stronger, I'll do anything you ask, young master!"

"Good attitude."

Huang Yan nodded in satisfaction.

"From now on, I'll personally draw up a special training plan for you.

"Yiran, your Soul Power has just undergone a major increase. I stabilized your foundation, but your combat experience and control over your strength are still rough.

"Yanyan, the poison in your body has been transformed into pure poison-attribute reserves, but your use of poison is still superficial."

"Please guide us, young master!" the two girls replied in unison.

Huang Yan rose to his feet and gave his instructions in a calm voice:

"Go get ready. Special training starts first thing tomorrow morning.

"Also, have Meng Shu pick out a few commoner youths from Beast Academy with decent talent and clean backgrounds.

"If we're founding a sect, the two of you alone won't be enough to carry the banner for the younger generation.

"I'll assess them myself. If any have potential, we'll take them in and train them as core disciples."

"Yes, young master!"

The two girls answered brightly, then turned and left, their faces alight with excitement.

Watching his granddaughter stride away with such determination, Dugu Bo couldn't help but remark:

"Young master, you've certainly got these two girls wrapped around your finger."

Huang Yan clasped his hands behind his back and headed for the hall's exit, chuckling without looking back.

"Come on, Old Poison.

"Let's see the alchemy room the Meng Family prepared for me.

"For the next few days, let the storm outside rage on a little longer."

In just three days, Meng Shu's campaign spread like a hurricane across the entire Balak Kingdom.

Suotuo City, not far from Bala City, was naturally at the heart of the storm as well.

Inside the Shrek Academy's shabby wooden meeting room,

Flender slammed a notice stamped with gold lettering onto the table, his expression more grave than ever.

"Take a look. This is the latest news from Bala City.

"They've gone completely mad!"

Zhao Wuji leaned in for a look, his eyes widening as he cried out:

"Dragon Duke Meng Shu... broke through to rank ninety-one?!

"His title is 'Dragon Staff'?

"How is that possible!

"That old fellow was stuck at Soul Douluo for years. How could he have suddenly broken through?!"

"That's not all."

Flender took a deep breath and said gravely:

"Meng Shu and Poison Douluo Dugu Bo have joined forces to establish a sect called the 'Divine Radiant Sect.'

"The whole city of Bala is in an uproar. Independent Soul Masters from all over the continent are rushing there!"

At those words, the Shrek teachers and students in the meeting room all drew in a sharp breath.

Dai Mubai looked horrified.

"A sect with two Titled Douluo in charge...

"Even if its foundations can't compare to the Upper Three Sects, it's definitely stronger than the Lower Four Sects!

"How could such a colossal force have emerged in the Balak Kingdom?"

Zhao Wuji furrowed his brows and said quietly:

"Poison Douluo has always kept to himself. He wouldn't even give face to Spirit Hall or the Heaven Dou Imperial Family.

"Why would he suddenly go establish a sect with Meng Shu, who only just broke through?"

"That's not even the most outrageous part."

Flender pointed to the last line of the notice, his tone conflicted.

"Look here.

"The Divine Radiant Sect claims it welcomes outstanding talent from across the land.

"All who become core disciples will receive 'secret medicines' from the sect to ensure their cultivation advances by leaps and bounds."

"Absurd!"

Yu Xiaogang, who had remained silent until now, suddenly slapped the table and stood up, his eyes full of certainty and disdain.

"Cultivation requires steady effort, one step at a time!

"What medicine could possibly make someone's cultivation advance by leaps and bounds?

"Even if such a medicine existed, it would be a vicious concoction that drained a person's vitality and potential!

"Meng Shu is forcing growth and misleading the young!"