Assigning Someone to Watch Xiao Wu and Founding Pill Tower Academy

After the final version of "Nine Profound Art" was finalized, Zhao Ming did not rush to release it to the public, but instead adopted an extremely cautious promotion strategy.

Currently, besides Zhao Ming himself, only Azure Luan Douluo, Ling Yuan Douluo, Qian Renxue and her Snake Lance Pufferfish, as well as the core members of the Pill Tower, know the complete contents of this cultivation technique.

Zhao Ming had two considerations for keeping it so secret.

The first reason is simple: good things should naturally be given to family members first.

The effects of cultivating the Nine Profound Art have been personally verified by Azure Luan Douluo and Ling Yuan Douluo, and a definitive conclusion has been reached: the speed at which this technique increases Soul Power is more than three times that of mainstream high-level meditation methods on the continent.

In actual cultivation practice, this gap is enough to drive any Soul Master crazy.

To give a simple example, a person with Innate Soul Power of around level 7 is considered a genius Soul Master in the conventional sense, and there are basically no bottlenecks in their cultivation from Soul Scholar to Soul King.

For ordinary genius Soul Master, it would take about twenty to thirty years to cultivate to the Soul King level using advanced meditation techniques, but with the Nine Profound Art, this time can be shortened to about ten years.

Of course, the Nine Profound Art are not omnipotent.

For those who are stuck at a bottleneck due to innate talent, such as Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang, or the hurdle of an 89th-level Soul Douluo trying to break through to the Titled Douluo, the Nine Profound Art can only subtly improve the quality of their Martial Soul through diligent practice, thereby increasing the chances of a breakthrough, but it cannot guarantee a 100% success rate.

Moreover, this process is extremely lengthy, typically starting at ten years.

Even so, the value of this technique is already extraordinary.

With such a good thing happening, Zhao Ming naturally wanted to prioritize his own people, such as Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling.

Dugu Yan's original Martial Soul was the Jade Phosphorous Serpent. After consuming the elixir refined by Zhao Ming from Immortal Herbs, her Martial Soul underwent a qualitative leap, evolving from the Jade Phosphorous Serpent into the Jade Phosphorous Poison Dragon.

Even a dragon-type Martial Soul, even if it's only a sub-dragon type, is enough to be considered Super Martial Soul.

Dugu Yan is now a genius with Innate Full Soul Power and Super Martial Soul. She will not encounter any bottlenecks in her cultivation until she reaches level 95.

Ye Lingling's situation is even more unique.

Her Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul originally had an extremely troublesome curse due to a Martial Soul curse passed down through generations of her family. However, with the help of pills made from Immortal Herbs by Zhao Ming, Ye Lingling's Martial Soul curse was completely lifted, and the Nine-Hearted Begonia was restored from a damaged state to a perfect state.

The Nine-Hearted Begonia in its perfect state is the strongest healing-type Martial Soul on the continent, bar none, and naturally it can also be ranked among the Super Martial Soul.

Two innate geniuses with Super Martial Soul Innate Full Soul Power, combined with the Nine Profound Art ' cultivation speed three times that of ordinary people, their Soul Power increased so rapidly that it could only be described as "leaps and bounds".

Zhao Ming roughly estimated that, based on their current cultivation progress, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling would have a high chance of breaking through to the Soul Emperor level by the time the Continental Elite Soul Master Tournament three years later.

The maximum age for participants in the Continental Elite Soul Master Tournament is twenty-five. Soul Emperor under the age of twenty-five is considered a historic achievement in the entire history of the Douluo Continent.

Now that the Pill Tower already has such an outstanding young Soul Master, Zhao Ming began to reconsider his participation in the competition.

He had previously agreed to represent the Heaven Dou Royal Academy in the battle because the Pill Tower had not yet been established. Now that the Pill Tower has gained a firm foothold, he can fight in the name of the Pill Tower and take this opportunity to announce the rise of the Pill Tower to the entire continent.

Furthermore, it is only natural that the Pill Tower will need to gather talent and establish a Pill Tower Pill Tower Advanced Soul Master Academy to specifically train its own young Soul Master.

Zhao Ming had been pondering this idea for some time and planned to formally propose it at the next meeting of the Pill Tower Permanent Councilor.

Aside from prioritizing the training of Soul Master in the Pill Tower, Zhao Ming had a second, deeper consideration in not revealing the Nine Profound Art.

The Nine Profound Art grant ordinary people without Innate Soul Power the possibility of becoming Soul Master.

This is the most remarkable aspect of the Nine Profound Art, but it is also its most dangerous aspect.

The reason why the number of Soul Master on the Douluo Continent has been able to maintain a relatively stable level is largely due to the limitation of Innate Soul Power.

Those without Innate Soul Power can never become Soul Master; this is an ironclad rule presumed by everyone on the continent. However, the appearance of the Nine Profound Art has broken this ironclad rule.

Once the Nine Profound Art are widely promoted, the number of Soul Master will increase dramatically within fifteen to twenty years.

Encouraged by Zhao Ming, it is said that after 10 years of cultivating the Nine Profound Art, a 6-year-old child who has not yet awakened Innate Soul Power can undergo a small transformation of his Martial Soul, at which time he will possess Innate Soul Power of level 1 to 3.

If I continue to cultivate the Nine Profound Art, I will definitely be able to break through to level 10 within 5 years, at which point I will need my first Soul Ring.

With more Soul Master, the demand for Soul Ring will naturally surge, and the only source of Soul Ring is hunting Soul Beast.

Although the number of Soul Beast on the Douluo Continent is enormous, it cannot withstand unrestrained hunting.

If the number of Soul Master increases several times or even ten times, it won't be long before the Soul Beast on the continent are hunted to extinction.

At that time, not only will Soul Master be unable to acquire Soul Ring, but the ecological balance of the entire continent will also be completely disrupted.

Zhao Ming didn't want to see that happen.

Therefore, before revealing the Nine Profound Art, he must first solve the problem of the source of the Soul Ring.

Here, the question returns to how to condense Soul Ring without hunting Soul Beast.

Zhao Ming plans to focus his efforts on this problem after his Soul Power breaks through level 70.

At his current cultivation speed, it will take him about a year and a half to raise his Soul Power from level 64 to level 70.

Zhao Ming silently calculated the timeline in his mind. He was 11 years old now, one year older than the Little Scumbag.

According to the original timeline, Tang San's journey to Suotuo City takes place two years later.

With the aid of elixirs, Tang San has a good chance of breaking through to level 30 before heading to Suotuo City.

Xiao Wu's cultivation level has always been on par with Tang San's, which should be the result of Xiao Wu deliberately suppressing it. After all, she is Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in human form, and her true cultivation speed is far beyond that of human Soul Master.

If Tang San can break through, Xiao Wu definitely can too.

Zhao Ming had to witness Xiao Wu condensing her Third Soul Ring with his own eyes.

If Zhao Ming could observe Xiao Wu's process of condensing her Soul Ring up close, he might find some inspiration, which would greatly benefit his research on the Soul Ring Condensation Method.

"No, just to be on the safe side, we should still have someone keep an eye on Xiao Wu to make sure I know immediately when she breaks through to level 30."

With that in mind, Zhao Ming no longer hesitated and went to find Ye Renxin himself.

"Grandpa Ye, there's something I'd like to ask you for help with," Zhao Ming said, getting straight to the point.

"Xiao Ming, please speak freely," Ye Renxin said with a smile, putting down the medicinal herbs in her hand.

"Among the collateral branches of the Ye Clan, are there any Soul Elder with healing abilities? Preferably someone with a gentle personality, suitable to be a teacher."

Ye Renxin thought for a moment and nodded, "There is someone I could recommend. I have a grandniece named Ye Qing. She's 26 years old, Innate Soul Power level 5, and is currently a level 31 healing-type Soul Elder. Her Martial Soul is a mutated Colorful Leaf Begonia. This girl is gentle and very patient, making her very suitable to be a teacher."

"That's great! Grandpa Ye, I want her to work as a teacher at the Notting City Junior Soul Master Academy. Her main task is to keep an eye on a girl Xiao Wu. That girl is very important to me; I need to keep track of her Soul Power breakthrough."

Ye Renxin didn't ask why and immediately agreed, "Okay! I'll arrange it right away."

Three days later, Ye Qing, carrying a letter of recommendation, went to Notting City Primary Fasno Junior Soul Master Academy Soul Master Academy.

Her Martial Soul, the Colorful Leaf Begonia, is a mutation of the Nine-Hearted Begonia. Its healing ability is second to none among Soul Master of the same level. The dean of the Notting City Primary Soul Master Academy was overjoyed to receive this healing-type Soul Elder who had fallen from the sky.

Xiao Wu loves to fight, so minor bumps and bruises are inevitable.

With a healing-type Soul Elder as her teacher, getting close to her is simply a matter of course.

With everything arranged, Zhao Ming refocused his attention on cultivation and research.

Two weeks later, the third meeting of the Pill Tower Permanent Councilor was held in the Council Hall of the Pill Tower Headquarters.

The current standing councilors of the Pill Tower consist of five people: Tower Master Ye Renxin, Deputy Tower Master and Chief Alchemist Zhao Ming, Qingluan Douluo representing the Hall of Offerings, Le Mingyue representing the Angelic lineage, and Poison Douluo Dugu Bo.

Yue Mingyue has always been in charge of the internal auctions of the Pill Tower. As for Le Zhengming, he is said to be the vice patriarch of the Angel Clan, but in reality, Qian Daoliu doesn't care about anything. He has to coordinate the Angel Clan and the Angel Legion, so it's impossible for him to stay at the Pill Tower all the time.

Yue Mingyue is Le Zhengming's granddaughter, and she is able to fulfill her grandfather's duties in his place.

In the Council Hall, five people sat around a large round table. Ye Renxin sat in the main seat. He glanced at Zhao Ming and then gestured for Zhao Ming to speak.

Zhao Ming then stood up and said, "I have gathered you all here today to discuss a few matters."

"The first thing is that I recently deduced a new cultivation method called the Nine Profound Art."

This cultivation method is more than three times faster than mainstream high-level meditation methods, and it is highly adaptable, suitable for the vast majority of Martial Soul types. Currently, this cultivation method has begun to be promoted among the core members of the Pill Tower.

I hope that everyone can report any problems they encounter while practicing this technique so that I can resolve them as soon as possible.

The second thing I propose is that Pill Tower establish a high-level Soul Master Academy to specifically train Pill Tower's own young Soul Master.

"A high-level Soul Master Academy?" Yue Mingyue frowned slightly. "Zhao Ming, establishing an academy is no easy task. School buildings, teachers, teaching materials, and students all require a lot of investment."

Moreover, Heaven Dou City already has the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. If our Pill Tower establishes another academy, won't that conflict with the Heaven Dou Royal Academy?

"There won't be any conflict, Mingyue. The Heaven Dou Royal Academy is different from your Spirit Hall Academy. This academy is for noble children, and the threshold is extremely high. Unless a commoner is exceptionally talented and has a noble's recommendation, they simply cannot get in."

"Pill Tower Academy can enroll students from the general public, complementing the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy. As for teachers and teaching materials, with so many Titled Douluo at Pill Tower, are we worried about not finding teachers?" Ye Renxin said with a smile.

"Since the Tower Master has said so, I have no objections," Azure Luan Douluo agreed.

"I agree too." Dugu Bo raised his hand in approval. "If Pill Tower wants to grow and thrive, it can't rely on just a few old guys like us. We must cultivate our own young talent."

Although Lingling and Yanyan are quite talented, there are only two of them. They can't support the whole family alone. Establishing an academy and taking on many disciples is the only long-term solution."

The other councilors also nodded in agreement, and the proposal to establish the Pill Tower Advanced Soul Master Academy was passed unanimously.

"The third thing is that three years from now, the Continental Elite Soul Master Tournament will be held in Spirit City. I plan to form a team to participate in the tournament under the name of the Pill Tower," Zhao Ming said seriously.

The Continental Elite Soul Master Tournament is the most prestigious youth Soul Master competition on the Douluo Continent. It is held every five years and brings together the most outstanding young Soul Master on the continent.

In previous years, the championships have almost all been monopolized by the Spirit Hall Team. If the Pill Tower can achieve good results in this competition, or even win the championship, it will be a huge boost to the reputation of the Pill Tower and the Pill Tower Academy that will be established later.

"The idea is good, but the Pill Tower has only been established for a few months. Among the younger generation, apart from Lingling and Yanyan, there don't seem to be any other Soul Master who can be considered outstanding. I'm afraid you can't compare to the Spirit Hall Team."

"The Angel Lineage and the Worship Hall are ultimately under the jurisdiction of the Spirit Hall. We can't very well send people there, can we? Wouldn't that expose the internal strife within the Spirit Hall?" Yue Mingyue said.

"It's alright. I think in three years, Lingling and Yanyan alone will be enough to sweep through the Spirit Hall's battles. If all else fails, there's always me."

Upon hearing this, Yue Mingyue fell silent. With the aid of the Nine Profound Art and Zhao Ming's elixirs, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling's cultivation speed was already far beyond what it used to be.

Three years later, they do have a very high chance of breaking through to the Soul Emperor.

"Furthermore, after the establishment of the Pill Tower Academy, we will have three years to recruit and cultivate more young geniuses," Zhao Ming added. "With the Pill Tower's abundant medicinal resources, cultivating a team of all Soul Ancestor shouldn't be a problem."

"In that case, I agree." Ye Renxin expressed his approval.

"I also support it." Azure Luan Douluo also voted in favor.

Azure Luan Douluo is the Third Offering of the Spirit Hall's Worship Hall, but the conflict between his Worship Hall and the Pope Palace has long been an open secret within the Pill Tower.

Bibi Dong has been suppressing the power of the Worship Hall for years, and Azure Luan Douluo has long disliked her.

If Pill Tower can defeat the Spirit Hall Team in the Elite Soul Master Tournament, it will be a slap in the face to Bibi Dong, Azure Luan Douluo will be happy to see it happen.

Yue Mingyue and Dugu Bo also voted in favor.

"Since none of the seniors have any objections, it's settled then. Grandpa Ye will be in charge of the establishment of the Pill Tower Academy."

The team's formation and training were overseen by Senior Dugu, who also took on the role of Senior Dugu.

As for the promotion of the "Nine Profound Art," it will be limited to core members of the Pill Tower and team members for the time being, and will be kept strictly confidential from the outside world.