Genius Youth Elite Tournament

Inside the room, the light waves gradually dissipated, revealing Mu Tianchen's figure.

At that moment, the dragon scales covering Mu Tianchen's body had completely collapsed. Even his clothes had been torn to shreds.

He plopped down on the ground, looking at his tattered clothes with a bitter smile.

"Qingling, I'm only a two-ringed Soul Grandmaster who just fused with a Soul Spirit. Did you really have to hit that hard?!"

Mu Tianchen felt like crying. He had only just activated his Dragon Scale Light Armor and had not even been ready.

Yet Yan Qingling had not said a word before firing a terrifying Phoenix Light Wave straight at him. That unimaginably powerful energy instantly tore apart his Dragon Scale Light Armor.

For a moment just now, he had truly thought he would die beneath that beam of light.

Hearing Mu Tianchen's words, Yan Qingling walked over with a smile and comforted him. "Hahaha, little Tianchen, don't worry. I was watching carefully—I wouldn't hurt you. See? Aren't you completely uninjured?"

"Hm?" Mu Tianchen immediately checked his body upon hearing that. Sure enough, just as Yan Qingling had said, he had not suffered even the slightest injury.

Mu Tianchen was deeply shocked. He stared blankly at Yan Qingling. How much practice would it take to control one's power so precisely?

Yan Qingling's eyes curved into crescents as she smiled. "Little Tianchen, the results of my test are in."

"Based on the results, the defensive power of your second soul skill is already comparable to that of a top-tier three-ringed defensive-type Soul Elder."

"If you use this Soul Skill in battle, as long as your opponent's attack power isn't more than three times yours, they definitely won't be able to break through your defenses."

"Work hard. Once you reach my level, you'll definitely be stronger than me!"

"Mhm, all right. Thank you for the encouragement, Qingling."

Mu Tianchen got to his feet. With Yan Qingling's encouragement, he felt a little better.

That was right. His current level was too low, so it was only natural that he could not withstand the attacks of a Six-Ring Soul Emperor.

Once he became stronger, blocking that kind of attack would be easy.

At that moment, Leng Yaozhu walked over. She carefully examined Mu Tianchen before saying, "Not bad. Both your attack and defense have greatly surpassed Soul Masters of the same level. You've reached a new realm."

"But I must tell you this: never become arrogant!"

"In this world, talented Soul Masters are as numerous as carp crossing a river. Back then, I too believed I was among the world's greatest geniuses, possessing the top-tier Heavenly Phoenix Martial Soul and Innate Full Soul Power."

"But as I came to understand this world, I realized just how terrifying its geniuses were."

"Your talent is good, and you've now fused with a powerful Soul Spirit. You've laid down an excellent foundation. Next, you need to settle down and continue cultivating the Vortex Meditation Method."

"The Vortex Meditation Method is an incredibly powerful cultivation technique, no weaker than the Tang Sect's Mysterious Heaven Skill. You must slowly excavate this vast treasure, and no matter what, you cannot give up."

Mu Tianchen's expression turned solemn, and he immediately promised, "Teacher, I understand. I'll work hard."

However, seeing how serious he was, Leng Yaozhu smiled helplessly. "You don't need to be so tense. You only need to remember that you must work hard."

"One month from now, our Spirit Pagoda Headquarters will hold a Genius Youth Elite Tournament. At that time, all youths aged twelve and under, including twelve-year-olds, at Spirit Pagoda Headquarters may participate."

"Our Spirit Pagoda, the Tang Sect, and Shrek Academy are known as the continent's three strongest organizations. We have no shortage of top geniuses."

"A true powerhouse cannot grow simply by shutting himself away. He must endure countless hardships and trials. This Genius Youth Elite Tournament being held by Spirit Pagoda Headquarters is an excellent opportunity."

"Although you're only six, you've reached Level 20 as a Soul Grandmaster after fusing with the Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff Soul Spirit. Among those under twelve, very few have reached the three-ringed Soul Elder realm."

"So in terms of cultivation, you aren't at much of a disadvantage. What you lack now is combat experience."

"The Genius Youth Elite Tournament?" Hearing of this competition, Mu Tianchen looked curiously at his teacher. Having been at Spirit Pagoda Headquarters for so long, this was his first time hearing of it.

Seeing Mu Tianchen's confusion, Yan Qingling immediately explained, "The so-called Genius Youth Elite Tournament is actually a large-scale competition organized by our Spirit Pagoda to cultivate the next generation."

"Anyone who earns a ranking in the Genius Youth Elite Tournament will receive, at minimum, a ticket to enter the Primary Spirit Ascension Platform and be placed on the Spirit Pagoda's reserve talent list."

"I told you about the Spirit Ascension Platform before. Its greatest effect is increasing the age of a Soul Master's Soul Spirit. It is something Soul Masters across the entire continent dream of."

"Because the Spirit Ascension Platform is so precious, even members of Spirit Pagoda Headquarters cannot enter whenever they wish. They must pass certain assessments or make major contributions."

"There will probably be more than three hundred participants in this competition. Most are disciples of Spirit Pagoda higher-ups, just like you, while some are descendants of influential families within the Spirit Pagoda."

"The Leng Family, to which the Pagoda Master belongs, is one of the most powerful ruling families within the Spirit Pagoda. This time, there will also be quite a few talented youths from the Leng Family."

"The Leng Family's inherited Martial Soul is the Phoenix, an exceptionally powerful top-tier Martial Soul. If you run into them during the tournament, you might be in for some trouble."

"I see." Only after hearing Yan Qingling's explanation did Mu Tianchen understand what this so-called Genius Youth Elite Tournament was.

He looked at Leng Yaozhu and said, "Teacher, I'm willing to participate. Just as you said, a true powerhouse cannot only know how to cultivate; he must also possess abundant combat experience. Perhaps this tournament will be an opportunity for me as well."

Leng Yaozhu looked at Mu Tianchen with great satisfaction and said, "That's a good mindset. There is still one month before the tournament begins."

"During this month, figure out a combat system that suits you and use the time to stabilize your cultivation."

"I've already submitted the application. This month, you'll have five chances to enter the Spirit Ascension Platform. The Spirit Ascension Platform is a place that can temper people—don't forget that."

"Remember, all resources must be earned by yourself. I can give you five opportunities to enter the Spirit Ascension Platform this month, but next month, that may not be the case."

"Teacher, I understand." Mu Tianchen did not find this strange. No matter where one was, resources had to be earned through one's own strength. Even as Leng Yaozhu's disciple, he was no exception.

After the Soul Spirit contract was completed, Leng Yaozhu left. As the Spirit Pagoda's Vice Pagoda Master, she had a great many matters to attend to.

Yan Qingling also left. She was only eighteen, yet as a Level 69 Soul Emperor, she had long been placed on the Spirit Pagoda's reserve list for upper management. Naturally, her time was precious as well.

Mu Tianchen naturally left too.

His name had already been entered into the Spirit Pagoda Headquarters system. Along the way, various scanners swept over him, and after each scan, they lit up green.

This indicated that Mu Tianchen's identity had no issues and that he was permitted to move freely within the Spirit Pagoda.

After leaving the laboratory, Mu Tianchen did not hurry back to his residence. Instead, he went outside the Spirit Pagoda Headquarters building, to a vast artificial lake.

Spirit Pagoda Headquarters was not merely a single building, but an enormous complex. Apart from the headquarters building, it contained many other structures and facilities.

At the artificial lake where he now stood, sprawling green lawns carpeted the ground, while towering trees dozens of meters high blocked out the sunlight.

Sitting beneath the shade of a tree, watching the rippling emerald waters in the distance and enjoying the warmth of the lush greenery, Mu Tianchen could not help recalling everything that had happened in the six years since he had transmigrated into this world.

As a longtime fan of the original work, he naturally knew what would happen next on the Douluo Continent.

Qiangu Dongfeng, the Pagoda Master of the Spirit Pagoda, sought to unify the continent. He colluded with the Holy Spirit Cult and used two fixed-installation Rank 12 Soul Guidance Cannonballs to destroy Shrek Academy.

To establish the Death God Kingdom, the Holy Spirit Cult did not hesitate to slaughter tens of millions of living beings, plunging the entire Douluo Continent into panic.

In the northwestern region, the Blood God Legion guarded the Abyss Passage, preventing the Abyss Plane from launching a full-scale invasion of the Douluo Continent.

Yet twenty years later, the Abyss Plane would break through the blockade, reopen the passage, and invade the Douluo Continent in force, leaving the continent's people devastated.

Of course, he could hide away and quietly watch it all happen.

According to the original plot, whether it was Qiangu Dongfeng, the Holy Spirit Cult, or the Abyss Plane, they would all be dealt with one by one by his younger brother, who possessed the Golden Dragon King bloodline.

But the only constant in this world was change.

The Douluo Continent now had an anomaly like him.

Would everything still unfold according to the original plot?

"Twenty years. I still have twenty years. Within that time, I must gain the power to protect myself and my family!"

Mu Tianchen clenched his fists, a determination unlike anything before flashing across his face.

Among Limit Douluo, whether it was Sky-Piercing Douluo Yun Ming, Pluto Douluo Harosha, or Kirin Douluo Tong Yu, all of them had broken through to the Title Douluo realm at a very young age.

As the owner of the Holy Dragon of Light Martial Soul and Innate Level 20 Soul Power, with the Spirit Pagoda as his backing, he saw no reason why he should fall far behind them.

Given twenty years, he believed that he could also reach the Title Douluo level.

"Hey, are you here by yourself?"

Just then, a soft, sweet voice sounded beside Mu Tianchen's ear.

Hearing that voice, Mu Tianchen turned toward where it had come from.