Douluo: I Am the Strongest Undead, Exposed by the Heavenly Curtain
Chapter 22

Absolute Authority? Xue Ke's Blind Trust

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All things considered, there was actually only one correct answer among the four options.

Especially given Xue Ke's trust in Ye Mu.

She had agreed without a second thought.

If she was truly selected, she only needed to answer directly!

For those who knew the Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul,

this was the perfect opportunity to gain a chance!

A moment later, the Sky Screen's voice rang out again.

[Registration has ended. A total of 96,721 people registered this time. Random selection begins!] [Random selection complete. The respondent: Xue Ke!]

As the words appeared, a figure emerged within the Sky Screen Scroll.

The annotation beside her had already revealed her identity.

"Xue Ke, princess of the Heaven Dou Empire, Soul Power level twenty-one..."

"A princess of the Heaven Dou Empire? Her luck is rather good!"

Within Blue Tyrant Academy, Yu Xiaogang was somewhat disappointed.

This was practically an open-book test already.

Yet he had not been selected, and no one from Blue Tyrant Academy had been selected either.

He desperately wanted to become the respondent.

Because the reward for the previous question had been utterly terrifying.

Martial Soul Evolution!

His Martial Soul, Luo Sanpao, was practically a joke!

It was completely different from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's Martial Soul.

If he became the respondent and answered correctly,

perhaps he could receive a corresponding reward as well.

As long as his Martial Soul evolved, its flaws could be remedied, allowing it to become a top-tier Martial Soul.

It might even become a God-Level Martial Soul.

Because the Sky Screen's rewards were simply too terrifying.

They could practically bestow every unimaginable kind of power.

"Xiaogang, it's all right. There will be more chances in the future!"

Knowing of his disappointment, Liu Erlong hurriedly comforted him.

"I know!"

"Since a question about the Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul has appeared now, there may be more in the future!"

Yu Xiaogang nodded.

As long as it concerned his theories, he could answer it.

"The Heaven Dou Empire's princess... I wonder whether she can answer correctly."

"She should be able to. The Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul have long since spread everywhere!"

The people of Blue Tyrant Academy murmured among themselves.

They all greatly acknowledged Grandmaster's abilities.

Within the Star Luo Empire,

Dai Weisi was extremely displeased.

The Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire were enemies.

Now that the other side's princess had become the respondent, it was unfavorable for the Star Luo Empire.

If she answered correctly, the Heaven Dou Empire might very well gain a God-Level Martial Soul, or even a Super God-Level Martial Soul!

That was absolutely not something the Star Luo Empire wanted to see.

Even during the era when it was at odds with Spirit Hall,

they still did not wish to see the Heaven Dou Empire rise.

Meanwhile, Xue Ye,

could not help but burst into laughter upon seeing Xue Ke become the respondent.

"Where is Xue Ke? Where is she?"

"Your Majesty, the princess is at Moonlight Pavilion."

"Moonlight Pavilion? Is she with that Ye Mu again?"

Xue Ye frowned.

Ever since Ye Mu had saved Xue Ke, she had devoted all her thoughts to him.

She had even begun respectfully calling him Master Ye.

He had investigated Ye Mu's background as well, but found nothing at all.

The man seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, with no traceable origins.

He had even sent people to approach him.

Yet that brat called Ye Mu would not yield to either coaxing or coercion.

Even the people he sent had been thrown out of Moonlight Pavilion.

If not for his daughter's sake, he would have flown into a rage long ago.

"Forget it. Once she has answered the question, have her come back."

Xue Ye had great confidence in his daughter.

She would definitely be able to answer this question about the Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul correctly!

Although she was only level twenty-one and could not compare to those astonishingly gifted prodigies,

if she obtained a reward, she might not necessarily be much inferior to them.

Inside a private room at Moonlight Pavilion, Xue Ke's body was already flying toward the Sky Screen Scroll.

"Mr. Ye, will Xue Ke really be all right?"

Tang Yuehua was somewhat nervous.

After all, Xue Ke was her student.

She did not want to see anything happen to her.

"Don't worry. Nothing will happen."

Ye Mu remained perfectly calm.

He had already told her the correct answer, so how could she possibly get it wrong?

Now her wish had been granted, and she had become the respondent.

He wondered what sort of reward the Sky Screen would give her after she answered correctly.

It could even produce rewards like a Super God-Level Martial Soul.

There was also the reward of a God King Divinity.

No matter how he looked at it, this had already surpassed the capabilities of the Douluo God Realm.

Just what was the Sky Screen?

Why did it feel somewhat strange?

Although it was somewhat similar to the novels he had read in the past,

as a member of the Undead Race who had lived in this world for countless years,

he understood this world all too well.

Even the God Kings of the Douluo God Realm could not possibly accomplish such a thing.

Had the Sky Screen formed on its own, or had someone deliberately created it?

When he had time, he would investigate what was going on.

Xue Ke flew into the Sky Screen Scroll.

Looking down over the entire Douluo World, she found the feeling incredibly novel.

This kind of ability was truly fascinating.

Although her Swan Dance Martial Soul could fly as well, this was her first time experiencing such an altitude.

[Respondent Xue Ke, please state your answer!] [You have the time it takes to burn one incense stick to think!]

At this moment, the eyes of the entire continent were focused upon her.

Could the Heaven Dou Empire's princess answer correctly?

Xue Ke's gaze was firm as she said, "Based on the answer provided by Master Ye, I choose the first option!"

"The other options are wrong. Martial Souls are not limited to the two major categories of Tool Martial Souls and Beast Martial Souls! There are also Body Martial Souls!"

Xue Ke spoke with great confidence, even carrying a hint of pride.

She had such an amazing Master Ye. Wasn't that worth being proud of?

Within Blue Tyrant Academy, Yu Xiaogang frowned deeply.

"She answered incorrectly!"

"She will be punished!"

"Body Martial Soul? I've never even heard of it!"

Yu Xiaogang became even more certain.

As the author of the Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul, how could he not know which answer was correct?

Flender nodded deeply.

Having followed Tang San for many years, Xiao Wu also knew quite a bit about Yu Xiaogang's abilities.

Under Yu Xiaogang's training, the Shrek Seven Devils had all improved remarkably.

Naturally, they all believed Yu Xiaogang's answer as well.

If an authority said it was wrong, then it was absolutely wrong!

"Grandmaster is the absolute authority in this regard!"

"What a pity that the Heaven Dou Empire's princess still answered incorrectly."

"Who is this Master Ye she mentioned? Does he think he can compare with Grandmaster?"

The people of Blue Tyrant Academy scoffed disdainfully.

The man who proposed it was right here. Who could possibly be more authoritative than him?

What a waste of this question and the chance to obtain a reward.

Trusting some Master Ye?

It would only lead to her own ruin.

Yu Xiaogang's brows remained tightly furrowed.

"Master Ye? He should also be in Heaven Dou City. Investigate who he is."

"All right, I'll arrange it immediately."

Flender nodded.

Some Master Ye had suddenly appeared and spouted nonsense, harming people for no reason!

They could not allow someone like that to continue spreading rumors.

Many people across the Douluo Continent secretly shook their heads.

Master Ye?

Could he be more authoritative than Grandmaster?

The Heaven Dou Empire's princess had trusted the words of some Master Ye and would only end up ruining herself.

Xue Ye's face turned green.

It was over, completely over!

"Ye Mu! You made my Heaven Dou Imperial Family lose its reward, ah!!!"

Xue Ye was furious beyond measure.

But just as he was raging, the Sky Screen's voice rang out.

[Congratulations, you answered correctly!]

Xue Ye: "..."

The Sky Screen had actually judged her answer correct?!

I may have been a little rash. I may have spoken a little too loudly.

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