Money Can Break Principles, Eight Desolations Flood Dragon Swimming Sword

After hearing the system's proposal, Zhong Kui began to contemplate whether he should choose to participate in the Soul Fighting Tournament—the Soul Master Tournament. If he were to participate, he would be able to obtain a Earth-tier Dou Technique.

Furthermore, the quality would certainly be exceptional. If he joined, he would possess a powerful Earth-tier Dou Technique, which would prove helpful in his future dealings with Tang San.

As for matters of principle, if the benefits are significant enough, many people will break them. Although Zhong Kui did not particularly enjoy deceiving others, nor did he wish to pretend to be a genius, the problem remained that if the potential gains were great, breaking one's principles was acceptable.

In this world, many people commit acts that go against their principles for the sake of profit; as long as it is not overly egregious, they will do it.

To Zhong Kui, pretending to be a genius to defeat Huo Yuhao, while slightly against his principles, was a task he would certainly undertake if it meant acquiring an Earth-tier Dou Technique.

In such situations, everyone chooses what is advantageous to themselves.

Zhong Kui was no saint; his goal was to overthrow the God Realm and defeat Tang San.

Sacrificing a few principles was not a problem, provided it did not cross the line into excessive moral compromise.

"Zhong Kui," Jing Hongchen said, placing both hands on Zhong Kui's shoulders. "I know you have your concerns. You are likely thinking of the people from Shrek Academy, given what I have told you about them. But rest assured, Kong Deming is here! Elder Kong is here! And now that I have reached the level of a 95th-rank Super Douluo, with the two of us present, we can certainly ensure your safety. Even the people from Shrek won't be able to do anything to you."

"Even if Shrek sends Xuan Zi, who possesses a 98th-rank Soul Power Level and is second only to the Limit Douluo Mu En, we can still protect you."

This statement was not wrong; when Level 9 Soul Masters deal with Title Douluo, as long as those Title Douluo have not reached the level of Limit Douluo, the Level 9 Soul Masters can make their lives miserable.

A Soul Master's strength lies in their formidable Soul Tools. They possess a variety of them to handle any situation, whereas Title Douluo who rely solely on their Martial Souls find themselves at a severe disadvantage when facing such versatile opponents.

Neither Kong Deming nor Jing Hongchen feared Xuan Zi, as Xuan Zi was merely a Super Douluo, not a Limit Douluo. Of course, if a Limit Douluo were to arrive, it would be a different story; naturally, since they were not yet Level 10 Soul Masters, they dared not offend Mu En.

"I can choose to join, but you must ensure my safety. I am afraid that the people from Shrek might..."

"Rest assured, we will definitely protect you. With us here, what could the people from Shrek possibly do? We will bring Level 9 Soul Tools with us. If anyone from Shrek or the three great empires dares to act against you, we will use our Level 9 Soul Tools to drag them down with us! Either we get you out safely, or we show them the true power of a Level 9 Soul Master and their Level 9 Soul Tools." Jing Hongchen had actually intended to say "mutually assured destruction," but realizing his slip of the tongue, he corrected himself, wanting to ensure Zhong Kui remained willing to participate.

However, in his view, as long as Kong Deming was willing to join, the two most formidable figures of the Sun Moon Empire would certainly be able to evacuate the students safely.

"Then I choose to join the Soul Fighting Tournament, but you must protect my safety. I do not want to be entangled in trouble."

"Don't worry, we are among the most powerful people in the Sun Moon Empire." Kong Deming smiled, confident in his ability to protect Zhong Kui.

[Ding! Detected that the host is willing to participate in the Soul Fighting Tournament. Issuing reward: Earth-tier Dou Technique, Eight Desolations Flood Dragon Swimming Sword (Earth-tier Intermediate). It combines offense and defense; advance to attack, retreat to defend. It was created by the Venerable Eight Desolations, who roamed the Dou Qi Continent a thousand years ago. Later, the 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.]

[The Heaven and Earth Roam realm allows one to combine Beast Fire or Heavenly Fire to launch attacks and defenses simultaneously, countering opponents while defending.]

[The Flood Dragon Body allows for sudden, dragon-like strikes; when combined with Beast Fire or Heavenly Fire, the power is even greater.]

[The Eight Desolations Sword is the final part. After merging the first two, one can fully unleash the power of the Eight Desolations Flood Dragon Swimming Sword, reaching quasi-Heaven-tier power.]

Subsequently, the scroll for this Dou Technique was transmitted into Zhong Kui's Storage Ring. Zhong Kui was quite satisfied upon seeing it; it was indeed an Earth-tier technique created by a Dou Saint during his time as a Dou Zun. It was truly formidable. Those who could become Dou Saints were clearly not to be trifled with, and the fact that he could create such a powerful technique while still a Dou Zun showed he was a true master.

"During this time, focus on your studies. You come from an unconventional background, so I will personally tutor you to fill in the gaps. I guarantee you won't be disappointed. Many people give my courses full marks."

Jing Hongchen knew Zhong Kui was self-taught, lacking connections and having to rely on his own exploration. In his eyes, the fact that Zhong Kui could become an outstanding "genius" through self-study was remarkable—at the very least, a peerless genius. If Zhong Kui heard this, he might feel quite embarrassed.

Shrek Academy.

"Wang Dong, I want to ask, is it very powerful for a Spirit-type Soul Master to learn how to use Soul Tools?"

Huo Yuhao looked at Wang Dong—or rather, Tang Wutong—at this moment and asked for his opinion. Huo Yuhao wanted to learn about Soul Tools; he was not influenced by the noble Soul Masters of the Douluo Three Kingdoms, so he did not harbor a dislike for them. He hoped to learn Soul Tool technology to make himself stronger, so that he could eventually unleash his fury of revenge upon the White Tiger Duke Mansion.

"How would I know? In any case, I don't like Soul Tools. If you like them, go find other classmates; don't ask me, hmph."

Wang Dong expressed his distaste for Soul Tools at this moment, or rather, this was because Tang San was manipulating the current Tang Wutong (Wang Dong).

In Tang San's view, if it weren't for these Soul Tools, the status of the Tang Sect Hidden Weapons would not have been usurped. All of this was the fault of Soul Tools, which was why he would never allow his daughter to learn them. If she were to learn anything, it should be Hidden Weapons; Hidden Weapons were far more powerful than Soul Tools and could even injure gods.

These were things Soul Tools could never achieve, so why should Hidden Weapons be ranked behind them?