All Sides Take Notice, Three Years in a Flash

Inside Spirit City's Pope's Palace.

The incomparably beautiful Pope Bibi Dong, dressed in a pale purple gown that accentuated her graceful figure, leaned against the Pope's throne with an intelligence report submitted by the Star Luo Empire in her hand.

After reading its contents,

her eyes flickered as she murmured subconsciously, "Blade Demon first appeared in Compass City of the Star Luo Empire. Twelve years old, a level 24 Soul Grandmaster, Martial Soul: Black Gold Blade. An old man of unknown strength and a little girl were with him."

"Thirteen years old, a level 28 Soul Grandmaster. Four levels of Soul Power gained in a year. Two hundred and three consecutive victories in the Great Soul Arena, defeating over a hundred three-ringed Soul Elders... He used no soul skills in battle, relying solely on blade techniques, physical strength, and speed to win..."

"Interesting!"

"With such real-combat talent, once he reaches the four-ringed Soul Ancestor realm, he will likely be able to achieve a hundred victories in Slaughter City and earn the title of God of Slaughter..."

"Such talent must be used by me!"

At that thought,

Bibi Dong immediately said to Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan, who stood below in the hall, "Have the Platinum Bishop stationed in the Star Luo Empire thoroughly investigate this 'Blade Demon's' origins and background. Find an opportunity to probe the strength of the old man beside him."

"There is no need to rush to recruit him. I want to see how long a winning streak he can achieve."

"Yes!"

Just as Chrysanthemum Douluo responded

and prepared to go make arrangements, Bibi Dong seemed to recall something and suddenly added, "Right. Transfer ten three-ringed geniuses from Spirit City to the Star Luo Empire to spar with him. After the battles, bring them here. I want to hear their honest assessment of 'Blade Demon's' true combat strength."

"Understood."

The imperial capital of the Star Luo Empire.

The First Prince's Mansion.

After Dai Weisi heard his subordinate's report,

his face immediately lit up with excitement. "At thirteen, he achieved two hundred consecutive victories in the Great Soul Arena with only two rings. If such a combat genius joins my ranks, then the team I lead in the Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament will be guaranteed to win..."

"Investigate this 'Blade Demon's' origins and background immediately. Make proper contact with him, and lower your stance. Whoever displeases him, I will skin alive!"

"Prepare a generous gift for me as well. When the time is right, I will personally recruit him."

The Heaven Dou Empire.

After Xue Ye finished reading the intelligence report on 'Blade Demon,'

he turned to Xue Qinghe, the First Prince disguised by Qian Renxue, and said, "Qinghe, this 'Blade Demon' first appeared in Compass City of the Star Luo Empire. Although Compass City is not far from our Heaven Dou Empire's border, there is a high chance that he is not from Heaven Dou."

"Send someone to make contact. If he refuses us and intends to join the Star Luo Empire or Spirit Hall, then eliminate him before he has the chance to grow!"

"Qinghe understands!"

A strange gleam flashed through Xue Qinghe's eyes. After responding, he turned and left.

"..."

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo were seated in the Sect Master's Hall, discussing 'Blade Demon' and the 'Great Soul Arena.'

Bone Douluo said, "The 1v1 Soul Fighting Win Streak Award has such generous prize money. Those stingy fellows at the Great Soul Arena are surprisingly bold this time."

Sword Douluo said, "This 'Blade Demon' truly has terrifying combat talent. He won more than two hundred soul fights using only blade techniques without soul skills. It is a pity that his Martial Soul is not a sword, or I would have accepted him as my personal disciple no matter what."

After hearing the discussion between the two guardian Douluo,

Ning Fengzhi, the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, smiled lightly. "Uncle Bone, the Great Soul Arena is not foolish this time. This winning-streak event looks as if it offers generous rewards, but aside from 'Blade Demon,' geniuses from other factions can at most achieve twenty-five or fifty consecutive wins, and even such people only appear once every several years."

"Furthermore, after handing out the prizes, they can establish contact and build good relationships with these geniuses, which may prove useful in the future..."

"With such a small price, they have the Soul Masters of the entire continent flocking to participate in soul fights, generating profit for them while expanding their network. They are making an enormous profit!"

"And Uncle Sword, you do not have to insist on finding an heir with a sword Martial Soul. Blades and swords are part of the same family. Would it not be a pity to miss out on such a genius?"

At that,

Bone Douluo finally understood.

Sword Douluo, meanwhile, raised an eyebrow at Ning Fengzhi. "Fengzhi, it seems you truly want to recruit the genius known as 'Blade Demon'?"

"Of course!" Ning Fengzhi said solemnly. "Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, with the two of you guarding the sect, it remains secure for now. But the middle generation and younger generation are failing to produce successors. If we do not discover some geniuses soon, then after we are gone in a hundred years, Rongrong's safety will have no guarantee!"

At those words,

Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo both grew serious. They were deeply attached to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and naturally understood that Ning Fengzhi was not speaking falsely.

After a moment of silence,

Bone Douluo seemed to think of something. His eyes suddenly brightened as he said, "Fengzhi, this Blade Demon is only a few years older than Rongrong. If the two of them could end up together, every problem would be solved."

At that,

Ning Fengzhi smiled lightly. "I have considered that as well, but the key is whether that 'Blade Demon' and Rongrong themselves are willing."

"Let us find someone to make contact first."

"Let us see just how long a winning streak he can achieve!"

Besides the Star Luo Empire, Heaven Dou Empire, Spirit Hall, and Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect,

the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the Lower Four Sects, and other Soul Master families across the continent also sent people to the Star Luo Empire.

Their purpose was clear.

Either they wished to recruit 'Blade Demon,'

or they sent members of their younger generation to end 'Blade Demon's' winning streak, make a name for themselves, and claim the one-million Gold Soul Coin prize.

Meanwhile,

before the various factions across the continent could recruit him,

the Great Soul Arena's higher-ups took the initiative and approached Jin Feng first. They informed him that as long as he maintained his winning streak, preserved the hype, and kept the continent's Soul Masters enthusiastic about participating in soul fights,

they would provide Jin Feng with a safe residence during his streak and block all harassment from the various factions.

Faced with this proposal,

Jin Feng naturally had no reason to refuse.

Over the following days, aside from moving to a different city every two months, his daily life followed the same two-point routine. Either he competed in the Great Soul Arena, facing challenges from the geniuses of various factions,

or he cultivated in his room, releasing the Golden Horned Behemoth Martial Soul and devouring metal ores that his grandfather secretly went out to buy, strengthening his genes and gradually becoming stronger.

As for the Great Soul Arena interfering with the various factions' attempts to meet 'Blade Demon,' insisting that they wait until his winning streak ended,

many factions expressed dissatisfaction.

Yet there was nothing they could do.

After all, the several great families behind the Great Soul Arena possessed formidable foundations. Ordinary small factions did not dare provoke them lightly.

Although colossal forces like Spirit Hall and the two great empires were not afraid of the Great Soul Arena,

at this moment,

seeing that every faction was being treated the same, they were unwilling to risk provoking public outrage by taking the lead. They decided to wait until 'Blade Demon's' winning streak ended before acting.

As the days passed,

even though various factions planted geniuses to intercept him, Jin Feng's winning streak was not broken, and his record was refreshed every day.

Two hundred and ten consecutive wins... two hundred and forty-nine... three hundred...

Four hundred... five hundred...

Time flew by.

In the blink of an eye, another three years had passed.