After hearing what the system said, Zhong Kui began considering whether to participate in the Soul Fighting Tournament, also known as the Soul Master Tournament. If he participated, he could obtain an Earth-tier Dou Technique.
And its quality definitely would not be poor. If he participated, he would gain a powerful Earth-tier Dou Technique, which would help him deal with Tang San in the future.
As for principles, if there were tremendous benefits involved, many people would break them. Zhong Kui did not particularly like deceiving others, nor did he want to pretend to be a genius.
But if there were powerful benefits, then breaking his principles was acceptable.
In this world, many people would do things that violated their principles for the sake of profit. As long as it was not especially serious, they would do it.
For Zhong Kui, pretending to be a genius and defeating Huo Yuhao did violate his principles somewhat, but with an Earth-tier Dou Technique as the reward, he would certainly do it.
In such a situation, everyone would choose whatever benefited them.
Zhong Kui was not a saint either. His goal was to overthrow the God Realm and defeat Tang San.
Sacrificing a little of his principles was not a problem, so long as he did not violate them too excessively.
"Zhong Kui." Jing Hongchen placed both hands on Zhong Kui's shoulders and said, "I know you have concerns. You must be worried about the people from Shrek, since I told you about Shrek before. But don't worry. Kong Deming is here! Elder Kong is here! And I have now reached the level of a Rank 95 Super Douluo. With the two of us here, we will definitely be able to protect you. Even the people from Shrek will not be able to do anything to you.
"Even if Shrek has Xuan Zi, whose Soul Power Level is Rank 98 and who is second only to Limit Douluo Mu En, we can still keep you safe."
That was not wrong. When Level 9 Soul Masters dealt with Title Douluo, as long as those Title Douluo had not reached the level of Limit Douluo, the Level 9 Soul Masters could make their lives miserable.
Soul Engineers relied on powerful Soul Tools, and all kinds of them, capable of handling every situation. If those Title Douluo could only rely on their martial souls to fight, they would be at a severe disadvantage against Soul Engineers in unfavorable circumstances.
Neither Kong Deming nor Jing Hongchen feared Xuan Zi, because Xuan Zi was merely a Super Douluo, not a Limit Douluo. Of course, it would be different if a Limit Douluo came. The two of them had not yet become Level 10 Soul Masters, so they naturally did not dare provoke Mu En.
"I can choose to join, but you must ensure my safety. I'm afraid the people from Shrek will..."
"Don't worry about that. We will definitely protect you. With us here, what would the people of Shrek dare to do? We'll bring Level 9 Soul Tools with us. If either the people from Shrek or those from the three great empires dare harm you, we'll use the Level 9 Soul Tools to perish together with them on the spot! Or we'll send you away first, then let them witness the might of Level 9 Soul Masters and Level 9 Soul Tools." Jing Hongchen had actually wanted to say they would perish together with them. He had not misspoken earlier; he genuinely believed that the worst-case scenario might be mutual destruction. But in order to ensure Zhong Kui was willing to participate, he changed his wording.
However, in his view, as long as Kong Deming was willing to join, with the two strongest people in the Sun Moon Empire present, they would certainly be able to safely send all the students away.
"Then I'll choose to join the Soul Fighting Tournament, but you must protect my safety. I don't want to be plagued by trouble."
"Don't worry. We are among the strongest people in the Sun Moon Empire." Kong Deming smiled. He believed he had the ability to protect Zhong Kui.
[Ding! Detected that the host is willing to participate in the Soul Fighting Tournament. A gift is now being issued: Earth-tier Dou Technique, Eight Desolations Flood Dragon Swimming Sword, mid-grade Earth-tier. It combines offense and defense; it can advance to attack and retreat to defend. It was created by Venerable Eight Desolations, who once dominated the Dou Qi Continent a thousand years ago. Later, Venerable Eight Desolations became a Dou Saint, and this sword technique was preserved. The sword technique is divided into three realms: Heaven and Earth Roam, Flood Dragon Body, and Eight Desolations Sword. At the Heaven and Earth Roam realm, one can coordinate Beast Fire or Heavenly Flames to launch both offense and defense. Defend while counterattacking the opponent. Flood Dragon Body allows one to launch surprise attacks like a flood dragon. When combined with Beast Fire and Heavenly Flames, its power becomes even greater. Eight Desolations Sword is the final part. After integrating the first two parts, it can completely unleash the power of the Eight Desolations Flood Dragon Swimming Sword, reaching quasi-Heaven-tier might.]
Afterward, the Dou Technique scroll was transmitted into Zhong Kui's Storage Ring. Zhong Kui was also very satisfied when he saw it. As expected of an Earth-tier Dou Technique, it had even been created by a Dou Saint during the Dou Zun stage. It truly was impressive. Those who could become Dou Saints were indeed no pushovers. Being able to create such a powerful technique at the Dou Zun level showed that this person had been a true powerhouse as well.
"For the time being, focus on studying and attending class. You come from an unorthodox background, so I'll help make up for your deficiencies. I'll teach you personally, and I guarantee it won't be bad. Many people give my classes full marks."
Jing Hongchen also knew that Zhong Kui came from an unorthodox background. After all, he had no connections and could only explore things on his own. But in Jing Hongchen's eyes, Zhong Kui becoming such an outstanding "genius" through his own efforts was already extremely impressive. At the very least, he was an unparalleled genius. But Zhong Kui would probably be quite embarrassed if he knew.
Shrek Academy.
"Wang Dong, I want to ask something. Are spiritual-type Soul Masters particularly good at learning Soul Tools?"
Huo Yuhao looked at Wang Dong, or rather, Tang Wutong, and voiced his thoughts. Huo Yuhao wanted to learn about Soul Tools. Unlike the Soul Master nobles of the Douluo Three Kingdoms, he had not been influenced by their prejudices, so he did not dislike Soul Tools. He hoped to learn Soul Tool technology, which would make him stronger and allow him to one day unleash his vengeance upon the White Tiger Duke Mansion.
"How would I know? Anyway, I don't like Soul Tools. If you like them, go ask other classmates. Don't come asking me. Hmph."
At this moment, Wang Dong showed her dislike for Soul Tools. Or rather, it was because Tang San was controlling the current Tang Wutong, who was Wang Dong.
In Tang San's view, if not for these Soul Tools, the status of Tang Sect Hidden Weapons would not have been taken away. It was all the Soul Tools' fault. That was why he would never allow his daughter to study Soul Tools. If she wanted to learn anything, it should be hidden weapons. Hidden weapons were far more powerful than Soul Tools; they could even injure gods.
Soul Tools could not accomplish that, so why should hidden weapons rank below Soul Tools?
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