Douluo: Founding the Heavenly Court from the Holy Spirit Cult

Looking at the number of soul rings, even Ye Xishui could not help but marvel.

"Teacher, have you not yet condensed your tenth soul ring?"

Yang Hao asked about his teacher's cultivation progress; her Soul Power Level had already broken through to Level 100 and was slowly transforming into Divine Power.

However, at this stage, strictly speaking, she was only a demigod, not yet a true god, because she had not yet obtained a tenth soul ring. By comparison, she was equivalent to a million-year soul beast, or perhaps comparable to Electrolux.

The tenth soul ring could not be carried by a soul beast's ring, for that was a god-level soul ring, containing the power of laws.

Furthermore, a god-level soul ring was of vital importance; it was the foundation for evolving into a godhood in the future.

God King Tang had relied on the inheritance of two godhoods to obtain his tenth soul ring back then, and the same was true for Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong.

Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue could only provide guidance based on their past experiences and the inherited knowledge within their godhoods; ultimately, Ye Xishui would have to condense it through her own efforts.

Fortunately, Ye Xishui had obtained the remains and lingering soul of the Ice Fire Dragon King, a truly god-level existence, which was sufficient to form a god-level soul ring, though evolving it remained incredibly difficult.

"It will still take some time."

Shaking her head slightly, Ye Xishui was in no rush.

Moreover, she was already very strong now, even stronger than before.

Because she had become a Level 10 Soul Master and had forged two Level 10 soul tools to fuse with her martial soul, forming a Life Soul Tool, which was now evolving toward a divine artifact under the tempering of her Divine Power.

"Teacher, I once heard a legend. You should know the legend of the Dragon God, the source of all soul beasts. In ancient times, there existed a Phoenix God who could rival the Dragon God. The two fought a great war, and the Phoenix God fell. The Phoenix God controlled the power of creation and could simulate any ability.

Teacher, your second martial soul is the Bright Phoenix; perhaps you could develop it in that direction. I just don't know if this myth is true.

By the way, there is a soul beast called the Blue Demon Bird that seems related to the Phoenix God, possessing both space and time attributes."

Yang Hao brought up a piece of information; this was a setting from the Douluo IV era, and he did not know if it existed in this world.

"A Phoenix God who could rival the Dragon God?"

Ye Xishui murmured, noting this down to research later.

"Take this with you. It can withstand a full-force strike from a Limit Douluo. If there is danger, I will arrive as quickly as I can."

She handed over a sphere the size of a fist. It was a defensive soul tool she had crafted; although it was a one-time use item, it was enough to block a full-force blow from a Limit Douluo.

At the same time, a sliver of her Divine Sense was attached within it, allowing her to sense it the moment it was triggered.

"Teacher, I will miss you."

Taking it with both hands and stowing it away solemnly, Yang Hao gave Ye Xishui a hug before turning to leave.

Upon arriving where Feng Ling was, she had already been waiting, and not long after, Zhongli Wu arrived as well.

"This is the latest intelligence from Ming Capital. Observe the Sun Moon Crown Prince closely; he is our entry point for cooperation with the Sun Moon Empire."

Zhongli Wu placed great importance on this matter. For their Holy Spirit Cult to develop rapidly, cooperating with the state was the best choice.

"Attacked and crippled in both legs—can he still hold onto the position of Crown Prince?"

Taking the intelligence and reading it carefully, Yang Hao displayed a look of surprise and doubt, as if he did not understand why Zhongli Wu would choose a disabled prince.

"That is the key point of why we chose him. Only when he is in need can we better intervene and gain more."

Zhongli Wu smiled confidently; it would not have been easy for them to directly choose a prince who was perfectly intact.

"I understand."

Yang Hao feigned a sudden realization.

"What is this?"

Flipping to the last document, Yang Hao asked in confusion.

"That is your new identity. Our Holy Spirit Cult needs to remain deeply hidden, so we will not directly contact or cooperate with the Crown Prince.

To this end, we have established the Bright Cult. You are the Young Cult Master of the Bright Cult, while Wan Hun and Sleep Nightmare are the Left and Right Protectors, responsible for protecting you in the open."

Zhongli Wu had harbored this idea for several years; it was one of the development strategies of their Holy Spirit Cult.

Simply put, it was to create several shells in the open to divert others' attention; otherwise, if they gathered together, they would inevitably be targeted and feared, which would be detrimental to their development.

"Bright Cult."

Yang Hao's eyelids twitched. He was no stranger to this name, and he even had the urge to ask Zhongli Wu if he was also a transmigrator.

He carefully read through the new identity documents and exchanged thoughts with Zhongli Wu and Feng Ling.

There was not much fixed information in this new identity; his martial soul and Soul Power Level were left blank, emphasizing mystery. Even within the shell company of the Bright Cult, only the fact that there was such a Young Cult Master was known.

This was perfect for him to improvise, and the first step he needed to take now was to choose a name.

Speaking of names, Yang Hao could not help but think of the Chaos Eight Wings he had been tinkering with, and he gradually began to form ideas for his new identity.

Chapter 52: Royal Academy

"This gaudy, gold-plated style is truly reassuring!"

Arriving before the gates of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, Yang Hao gazed at the massive entrance, unable to help but sigh that it was indeed worthy of being a soul master academy supported by the royal family.

"Young Cult Master, this Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy is very powerful; we won't be able to enter from here on out."

Wan Hun spoke up. His appearance had changed drastically; nourished by that Life Force, he looked much younger, and coupled with intense training, his physique and muscles had grown significantly.

Of course, the greatest improvement is in strength; he is now a Titled Douluo.

This is mainly because he gained too much from following Gari last time, and as an Evil Soul Master, advancement is naturally very fast.

Of course, he used that Life Force to purge his evil attributes, so he is no longer an Evil Soul Master, which has made his foundation much more stable.

Moreover, their Bright Cult is a legitimate sect; there will never be Evil Soul Masters within it, and as the Left Bright Envoy, he naturally cannot be an Evil Soul Master.

Yang Hao also altered his physique and facial features, primarily using his Metal Control ability to guide changes in his bones. He changed his hairstyle and hair color, and even slightly altered his vocal cords, making it difficult for even Ma Xiaotao to recognize him.

"I will contact you if there is anything."

After saying this, Yang Hao walked toward the school gate.

"I am here to enroll."

He spoke to the Royal Guard standing sentry at the gate, leaving the guard stunned.

Staring at the burly youth who was half a head taller than himself, it was the first time the guard had seen an applicant with such a physique.

"Our Royal Soul Master Academy only recruits those under twelve years of age."

He offered a reminder, though he knew that the bodies of soul masters develop very quickly, especially when absorbing soul rings, which can trigger rapid growth.

Some powerful beast soul masters develop even faster, but this physique was simply too large.

"I know, but I am a four-ring Soul Ancestor."

Yang Hao felt he could qualify for special admission.

"So what if you're a four-ring Soul Ancestor? We..."

The Royal Guard was becoming impatient, but before he could finish his sentence, he was dumbfounded, staring blankly at the four soul rings manifesting from the other party.

"F-four purple soul rings?"

How could such a configuration exist?

"Please wait a moment."

A Royal Guard on the side hurriedly spoke up on his behalf, then took out a soul tool to report to the interior of the academy.

Although the academy has enrollment regulations, regulations are rigid while people are flexible.

Not to mention the potential represented by four thousand-year soul rings, the secret of how he managed to possess thousand-year rings for his first and second slots alone was enough to warrant serious attention.

Not long after, a middle-aged man flew out quickly using a flight-type soul tool, finally stopping in front of Yang Hao and staring intently at those four purple soul rings.

"They really are all thousand-year soul rings."

This was simply incredible.

"Child, how did you manage to absorb a thousand-year soul ring for your first one?"

The middle-aged man's eyes were burning with intensity; after all, these were four thousand-year soul rings.

"I ate quite a bit of Whale Rubber."

Yang Hao spoke, attributing his achievements entirely to Whale Rubber.

"High-year Whale Rubber?"

The middle-aged man felt slightly disappointed; high-year Whale Rubber was something one could only hope for, not demand.

"My name is Lin Jiayi, the Dean of Academic Affairs at the academy. What is your name, and what is your martial soul?"

Lin Jiayi asked kindly while pulling Yang Hao into the academy.

If nothing else, these four thousand-year soul rings alone were enough to make him take notice.

"My name is Luo Feng, and my martial soul is the Holy Sword."

"This feeling... is it a martial soul with a holy attribute?"

Examining the battle sword that radiated a golden luster, Lin Jiayi understood that it was a holy attribute, an extremely rare one.

His attention had been entirely on the soul rings just moments ago, causing him to overlook this martial soul.

"No, this is not your martial soul."

Suddenly noticing something wrong with the battle sword, he realized it was not a martial soul, but a soul tool. As a high-level soul master, he would never be mistaken about that.

"I accidentally fused my martial soul with this soul tool, forming this new state. I came to the Royal Soul Master Academy this time to study this issue, as I don't know if it will affect my future cultivation."

Yang Hao displayed an expression of helplessness and worry.

"You fused your martial soul? And with a finished soul tool at that!"

Lin Jiayi was even more shocked, thinking of another student in the academy.

That student had fused his own martial soul with a Meteor Iron Sword and was highly valued.

Because that involved a core theory within their soul master system—the Life Soul Tool—which was also the foundation for a tenth-level soul master.

He had not expected an even greater genius to appear, one who had directly fused a martial soul with a finished soul tool; this was the true Life Soul Tool.

"Child, this is your destiny. As long as you join our Royal Soul Master Academy, we can definitely make you an unprecedented tenth-level soul master, standing above all ninth-level soul masters..."