Kong Deming: Level 95!

"Success!" Zhong Kui successfully refined the next Soul Raising Pill at this moment.

"Finally, we've succeeded. Let's hurry and deliver this pill to Elder Kong. That way, you'll have a major figure protecting you within the Sun Moon Empire. Aside from our Red Dust Family, you'll have a top-tier powerhouse safeguarding your safety, which will also provide you with more convenience."

Jing Hongchen was truly beginning to care for Zhong Kui. After all, Zhong Kui had helped him reach the 95th-level Super Douluo realm. He genuinely cared for Zhong Kui now, understanding that their interests were intertwined, and naturally, they needed to cooperate well.

Furthermore, he was thinking of the nation; if they possessed two 95th-level Super Douluo, it should be possible to produce two Level 10 Soul Masters and create Level 10 Soul Tools.

As long as they possessed Level 10 Soul Tools and Level 10 Soul Masters, the Sun Moon Empire would no longer be at a disadvantage in the conflict against the Douluo Three Kingdoms. After all, Shrek Academy possessed extremely formidable Super Douluo soul master strength; with Level 10 Soul Masters, this issue could be effectively compensated for.

In that case, they would have no need to cooperate with the Holy Spirit Cult.

Although he said nothing on the surface, he actually knew that within the high-level royal circles of the Sun Moon Empire, there were those who seemed to be cooperating with Evil Soul Masters—that is, the evil organization known as the Holy Spirit Cult.

What kind of existence were Evil Soul Masters? Everyone knew they were soul masters who would stop at nothing for profit, growing stronger through evil cultivation methods, even eating human flesh and drinking human blood. Such beings were extremely ostracized throughout the entire Douluo Continent, whether in the Douluo Three Kingdoms or the Sun Moon Empire. After all, while they might not be considered "good people," nobody wanted a group of flesh-eating, blood-drinking monsters appearing in their country; think of the panic that would cause!

When Jing Hongchen first learned of it, he was strongly opposed, knowing that cooperating with Evil Soul Masters was like asking a tiger for its hide.

Once they defeated the Douluo Three Kingdoms, who could guarantee that this Evil Soul Master organization would continue to cooperate with them, rather than cleaning them up as sacrificial offerings for their own advancement? The consequences of cooperating with these evil soul masters were immeasurable.

If they were to stab them in the back when the time came, the consequences would be severe, and the Sun Moon Empire might even be destroyed.

Therefore, he had originally intended to stop it, or report it to Elder Kong (that is, Kong Deming), hoping this powerhouse would quickly put an end to the suicidal behavior of those in the royal family who had nothing better to do.

But the problem was, unexpectedly, when Kong Deming learned he had come to see him, he had already guessed the reason and spoke frankly; Kong Deming did not like cooperating with Evil Soul Masters either.

However, the pressure from the Douluo Three Kingdoms was immense, and they had to be prepared. The Star Luo Empire had already begun accepting new knowledge regarding soul tools. If things continued this way and the Douluo Three Kingdoms gradually developed and grew stronger, it would be difficult for the Sun Moon Empire to maintain its original suppression of them.

And then there was Shrek Academy. Shrek Academy cultivated nothing but elite soul masters, and they even had Limit Douluo. If the Douluo Three Kingdoms fully developed and combined that with their Limit Douluo, it was questionable whether they could even win; the Sun Moon Empire would likely end up as a colony.

After hearing Kong Deming say this, the Virtue Hall Master didn't know what to say, because it made sense. The Sun Moon Empire truly needed powerful soul master combat strength to compensate for their weaknesses against the Douluo Three Kingdoms; their current military development was extremely fragile, and they had no other choice.

It would be different if they had two Level 10 Soul Masters. A Level 10 Soul Master was equivalent to a demigod among soul masters. If they possessed two, it would be like having two demigods, and they could create a large number of Level 10 Soul Tools. In that case, there would be no need to continue cooperating with the Evil Soul Masters.

This was why Jing Hongchen was so happy.

"Understood, Hall Master Red Dust. Let's go deliver it to Kong Deming now."

It seemed that Kong Deming was currently still a 94th-level Level 9 Soul Master, but he was likely the person in the Sun Moon Empire closest to becoming a Level 10 Soul Master.

Zhong Kui also knew of Kong Deming; after all, he had read the Peerless Tang Sect novel before, and he guessed that based on the current timeline, Kong Deming should still only be a Level 9 Soul Master.

This was why Jing Hongchen hoped to deliver this pill to Kong Deming as quickly as possible; he hoped to see the Sun Moon Empire gain a Level 10 Soul Master as soon as possible.

Finally, the two of them arrived at the Offering Hall where Kong Deming resided at top speed; this was the royal Offering Hall of the Sun Moon Empire.

Those offered here were basically members of the royal family. Title Douluo held great prestige within the royal family, and Kong Deming was one of them. He possessed royal blood, was a Title Douluo, and was a Level 9 Soul Master, making him both the head of the Offering Hall and the person with the highest soul power level.

"You've come to see me, is there something the matter? You are that Zhong Kui, right? To be at the Soul Emperor level at such a young age is quite impressive. Are you holding a pill?"

Kong Deming noticed Zhong Kui at this moment, and simultaneously noticed the pill.

"Elder Kong, the pill this child refined can help you increase your soul power. I have already reached level 95; as long as you consume this pill and digest its components and the soul power it provides, you will be able to reach level 95. I am already a 95th-level Title Douluo; take a look."

Jing Hongchen then immediately released his soul power level. The aura of a 95th-level Title Douluo was released, leaving even Kong Deming dumbfounded.

"A Super Douluo? Is this true? Child, can this pill of yours really help me increase my soul power?"

"A person can only consume one in their lifetime, but it can increase soul power without any side effects."

"Good, good, good! I'll eat it now! Gulp!"

Kong Deming then swallowed the pill directly. The effects of the pill immediately began to change within his body, and a massive amount of power was injected into him.

Kong Deming slowly sat down and began to meditate, digesting the power brought by the pill. His soul power level finally increased, reaching the 95th-level Super Douluo realm.

"Success." Kong Deming said this at that moment, which undoubtedly meant that the Sun Moon Empire now possessed two Super Douluo, signifying that the Sun Moon Empire could now step into the realm of Level 10 Soul Masters.

"Child, I would like to ask, did you refine this pill yourself?"

Kong Deming looked at Zhong Kui at this moment. Zhong Kui nodded. After confirming it, Kong Deming believed in the child's ability and made up his mind.

"When you become a Title Douluo in the future, there will be a seat for you in the royal Offering Hall."