Settled with a Slap

Lin Xiao gave Li Bai a look. Li Bai nodded, then turned and walked over to the people who had just been talking.

"Gentlemen, what did you mean by what you just said? My master would like to know."

One of them said, "Brother, you don't even know that? Are you really from the continent?"

"Heh." Li Bai smiled. "We just returned from the sea and don't know much about recent events."

"Ah, that explains it. Three days ago, the Heaven Dou Empire issued an important notice. I heard Crown Prince Xue Qinghe is choosing a teacher."

"It was also an official decree personally issued by Xue Ye."

"Anyone who becomes Crown Prince Xue Qinghe's teacher will become the Empire's Imperial Tutor."

Li Bai turned to look at Lin Xiao. Lin Xiao and Li Bai were practically one body; whatever Li Bai heard, Lin Xiao could hear as well.

He had not expected this to be about Crown Prince Xue Qinghe taking a teacher. Now that was interesting. He happened to be bored, so he might as well go take a look.

Besides, Xue Qinghe's other identity deeply intrigued him as well.

Li Bai smiled. "Thank you, gentlemen. My master will cover today's expenses."

The group hurriedly thanked Lin Xiao, then began eating and drinking to their hearts' content.

After Li Bai returned, Lin Xiao said calmly, "Since there is nothing important in the Star Luo Empire, we should set out as soon as possible and head to the Heaven Dou Empire to take part in the selection for Imperial Tutor."

"Yes, Master."

After taking a few simple bites, Lin Xiao placed several Gold Soul Coins on the table, then turned and flew toward the Heaven Dou Empire.

A few days later.

Heaven Dou Empire, Heaven Dou City.

The already magnificent Heaven Dou City appeared even more solemn against the backdrop of the Heaven Dou Royal Knights.

The guards stood in two orderly rows. When they saw the golden carriage pass by, they all dropped to one knee.

In the Heaven Dou Empire, only Xue Ye and Crown Prince Xue Qinghe were qualified to ride in a golden carriage.

As the carriage slowly came to a stop, two figures stepped down from it.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

"Greetings, His Highness the Crown Prince!"

Xue Ye nodded. "Mm, rise."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Today is the day Crown Prince Xue Qinghe selects a teacher. There must not be the slightest mistake. Any violators will be executed without mercy."

Led by Xue Ye, Xue Qinghe and the others arrived before a Soul Fighting arena.

The first test would be Soul Power, followed by intelligence, cultural knowledge, qualifications, and more. Only then could one be worthy of serving as the Crown Prince's teacher.

Three people stood beside Xue Ye. One was Crown Prince Xue Qinghe. The other two wore blue robes; one appeared to be in his forties, while the other looked considerably older.

Yet judging from his aura alone, the old man's presence was more terrifying than anyone else's.

He was Chen Xin, the guardian elder of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the owner of the supreme martial soul, the Seven Killing Sword.

A Level 96 Title Douluo!

The man in blue robes was Ning Fengzhi, the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Naturally, he had come for the examination to become Crown Prince Xue Qinghe's teacher.

"Sect Master Ning, which of these participants do you think highly of? According to the records, two Soul Saints and three Soul Douluos have come."

Ning Fengzhi replied with a smile, "Your Majesty, that will depend on their abilities. Every person's martial soul attributes are different, and so are their strengths."

After a brief pause, Xue Ye said, "If there are no particularly outstanding candidates this time, I hope Crown Prince Xue Qinghe can take you as his teacher."

Ning Fengzhi turned around and bowed slightly. "Your Majesty, perhaps we should forget about this. At present, I do not—"

Before Ning Fengzhi could finish, Xue Ye interrupted him.

"Then it is decided. Sect Master Ning, do not refuse."

Ning Fengzhi felt somewhat helpless upon hearing that. Xue Ye truly was an old fox; he would not lose out either way.

"I will now announce the rules. No one may kill or cripple an opponent. Stop when the point is made."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"Let the competition begin!"

With Xue Ye's command, everyone charged forward. There were only ten slots, while more than several hundred Soul Masters stood in the arena.

In other words, they had to seize one of only ten spots from among several hundred people.

It was practically as difficult as ascending to heaven.

At that moment, Lin Xiao had arrived as well. Seeing the utterly chaotic arena around him, he was taken aback. Why had they suddenly started fighting?

"Die!"

When a Soul King spotted Lin Xiao, his fifth soul skill lit up as he charged straight at him.

Lin Xiao turned around and slapped him directly across the face.

The crisp slap brought everyone's fighting to a halt, and they all looked toward Lin Xiao.

The Soul King lying on the ground in particular felt utterly humiliated. Being slapped in front of so many people was unbearable enough, especially for a powerful Soul King like him.

"You! You!"

The Soul King roared in fury. Just as he tried to get up, how could Lin Xiao possibly give him the chance? His eyes turned cold, and he slowly raised his right foot before driving it into the Soul King's chest with a bang.

A sharp crack immediately sounded from the Soul King's chest. His eyes widened as he stared at the foot on his chest in disbelief. Before he could react, sweetness rose in his throat and he spat out a mouthful of blood, his body flying straight out of the arena.

"This..."

The people around Lin Xiao were all shocked. A single kick had instantly defeated a Soul King. It was simply unimaginable.

The Soul King had even unleashed his fifth soul skill, yet this young man had defeated him so easily. Just what level had he reached?

After glancing at the people around him, Lin Xiao headed toward the ten seats ahead.

Those ten seats were first come, first served. As long as one remained seated within the allotted time, they could advance to the next round.

At that moment, all ten seats were occupied, though people were still being knocked off from time to time.

Lin Xiao walked up to a Spirit Emperor. "Move."

"Ant, you're courting death!"

Another slap rang out. This Spirit Emperor did not even have time to react before he turned into a shooting star and flew out of the arena.

Lin Xiao sat in the chair, crossed one leg over the other, took out a jug of wine, and began drinking deeply.

The others looked at one another and did not dare approach him. They could only fight over the other seats.

On the platform, Xue Ye narrowed his eyes. "What do you think, Sect Master Ning?"

"This boy is extraordinary. He sent a powerful Spirit Emperor flying without using Soul Power. It seems he has already reached the Soul Douluo level."

Chen Xin, standing nearby, shook his head. As a Title Douluo, he could not sense the slightest fluctuation of Soul Power from Lin Xiao.

That meant either this person had no Soul Power at all, or he had already surpassed him.

After half an hour of fighting, the top ten had been decided.

"From this moment on, all failed contestants are to leave immediately. Those who succeeded will undergo the second round of testing here."