The turmoil at the arena continued to spread, and much information about Blazing Spirit Academy landed on the desks of numerous factions.
Qin Sheng's existence was no secret. He had never intended to hide it; it was not as if he could not be seen in public.
"Awakened a top-tier spiritual martial soul, the Spirit-Control Banner, at six years old. Innately full soul power. Reached level twenty at eight..."
Up to this point, everything was still normal. Qin Sheng could be considered an unparalleled genius.
But when he reappeared at fourteen, he was already an Ultimate Douluo? What the hell was that?
He had skyrocketed nearly eighty levels of soul power in six years. Was this some kind of joke?
"His grandfather, Qin Yunhai, is deceased, killed by Evil Soul Masters. Six years ago, his parents, Qin Ding and Ning Huang'er, were Soul Sages. The last time they displayed their strength at Blazing Spirit Academy, they were already Titled Douluo..."
Those two were also absurd. Breaking through a dozen-odd levels in six years did not seem like much, but it meant crossing the two massive barriers of Soul Douluo and Titled Douluo. Qin Sheng's parents, in particular, were far less talented than he was.
Of course, Qin Sheng's cultivation speed could no longer be explained by talent alone.
There was something wrong. There was a secret.
That was the shared thought of everyone who had uncovered this information.
But even if everyone knew something was wrong, what could they do?
The level ninety-eight Taotie Douluo had been beaten into a Dead Dog with a single move by Qin Sheng. He was unquestionably a peerless expert at the Ultimate Douluo level.
Who could force an Ultimate Douluo to do anything?
Heaven Soul Hotel.
"Son, the Heaven Soul Emperor is here," Qin Sheng's mother said.
"He says he wishes to meet you."
"Let him in." Qin Sheng's expression was calm.
He was merely an emperor. Qin Sheng had no reason to make a fuss over him.
The Heaven Soul Emperor was a heroic-looking middle-aged man, yet he was extremely respectful before Qin Sheng.
"Senior Qin."
"What is it?"
"The Empire is deeply honored to have gained an expert like Senior Qin."
The Heaven Soul Emperor carefully said, "I have come to disturb you today to ask whether Blazing Spirit Academy requires any assistance in its development. I will spare no effort and mobilize the entire nation to help."
Use all of Heavenly Soul's resources to win Senior Qin's favor!
"There are indeed some matters in which I need the Empire's help." Qin Sheng did not stand on ceremony.
"Promote Blazing Spirit Academy as much as possible. Let more people know about it and attract them to enroll."
"That will not be a problem." The Heaven Soul Emperor agreed at once.
The Titled Douluo of the Imperial Consecration Hall had already explained just how terrifying Qin Sheng's strength was. Before coming here, he had made every mental preparation.
"Also, I have a personal matter." Qin Sheng said.
The Heaven Soul Emperor was delighted. Personal matters were good; handling personal matters was how one built a relationship.
"Please speak, Senior. I will certainly offer my full support."
"Spread my name throughout every part of the Heaven Soul Empire. Tell people of my deeds."
"Wherever the Sun and Moon shine, wherever the people live, my name must be spread."
This was preparation to gather Faith Power. Qin Sheng wanted the faith of the Far North, and he wanted that of the human world as well.
"This..." The Heaven Soul Emperor was somewhat puzzled, unable to understand the purpose of this.
Did Senior Qin enjoy fame?
It could only be said that becoming a god was a Legend to most people.
"Can you do it?"
"Yes."
Qin Sheng nodded. "As for which deeds of mine you should spread..."
"Evil Soul Masters have already secretly gathered together and formed an organization called the Holy Spirit Cult. It possesses not only numerous Titled Douluo, but Ultimate Douluo as well, and has slaughtered countless living beings."
"Later, I will destroy the Holy Spirit Cult and restore clarity to the continent. When you spread my name, you must also tell the people of the cruelty and danger of Evil Soul Masters."
Such a deed would be enough to spread across the continent and earn the reverence of all living beings.
"The Holy Spirit Cult? Evil Soul Masters at the Ultimate Douluo level?!"
The Heaven Soul Emperor was horrified and rose directly to his feet.
"Senior, is this true?"
"My grandfather died at the hands of Evil Soul Masters. I investigated them, and I personally confirmed all of this."
The Heaven Soul Emperor believed him now. An expert of such stature had no reason to deceive him, especially about depraved villains like Evil Soul Masters, whom everyone had the right to kill.
"In return, I can help the imperial family train three Titled Douluo."
Qin Sheng named his price. "Those Soul Douluo stuck at level eighty-nine may be sent, or the imperial family's younger descendants can be sent to Blazing Spirit Academy for training. In the end, I will make them Titled Douluo."
The Heaven Soul Emperor was overjoyed. Three Titled Douluo from the imperial family itself were far more meaningful than consecrators from outside families!
This senior truly possessed a method to improve soul masters' strength!
After reaching an agreement, the Heaven Soul Emperor hurried away to discuss today's matters with the imperial family's experts.
After a while, Zhang Lexuan came in and said,
"Xiao Sheng, many people wish to meet you. Dou Ling Royal Academy, Star Luo Royal Academy, and people from several sects."
"Meet none of them."
Qin Sheng refused. "If someone from the Dou Ling Empire or Star Luo Empire who can act as Lord arrives, then bring them to see me."
The royal families of the Three Kingdoms could help him spread faith across the continent more quickly, but how could people from royal academies act as Lord? At the very least, an emperor had to come.
Those sects? They were of no use to Qin Sheng.
Although an enormous uproar had erupted on the first day of the competition, the Soul Master Tournament continued as normal.
Ordinary people bought tickets to watch the matches. They would not keep focusing on the turmoil among the upper echelons of the soul master world.
The seven main members of Blazing Spirit Academy swept through their opponents without meeting a single worthy foe. Reserve members aside from Zhang Lexuan occasionally took the field as well, gaining experience in preparation for their campaign in Dou Ling five years later.
Qin Sheng did not return to watch the matches in person, but he instructed his academy's students not to be arrogant, much less kill anyone.
This was merely a competition among young people.
Furthermore, at Qin Sheng's mother's suggestion, the Blazing Spirit Team deliberately prolonged their matches. They would no longer steamroll their opponents within thirty seconds.
They had to display both style and spectacle, so the Audience felt their tickets had been worth the price. That would better help Blazing Spirit Academy's reputation spread.
That day, Qin Sheng was discussing matters of the Far North with the Snow Emperor when his expression suddenly shifted.
"Someone has arrived," the Snow Emperor said.
"An Ultimate Douluo. His aura is bright."
"Yes, it should be the Lord of the Sea God Pavilion." Qin Sheng vanished from the room.
In the skies outside Heaven Dou City stood a hunched old man. His body was thin, and he looked as though he could die at any moment.
"Dragon God Douluo Mu En, I have long admired you." Qin Sheng appeared before Mu En.
Before Qin Sheng, humanity had possessed three level ninety-nine Ultimate Douluo. They stood at the pinnacle of the soul master world, the pinnacle of humanity, invincible beneath the heavens.
The old man before him was one of them, bearing the title Dragon God.
Mu En glanced toward Heaven Dou City. Just now, another Ultimate aura had flashed within the city, incomparably cold, as though it could freeze the soul.
Without anyone realizing it, had two Ultimate Douluo appeared on the continent?
"I have not shown myself for two hundred years. I never expected anyone to still remember this old man."
Mu En looked at Qin Sheng, his eyes filled with deep amazement.
"The younger generation is truly formidable. You have reached this point at such an age. Even Ancestor Tang San was inferior to you back then."
Tang San...
Qin Sheng offered no comment.
"Did Dragon God Douluo come today to defend Shrek's honor, just like Taotie Douluo?"
"Alas."
Mu En sighed heavily. "They have already gone astray, blinded by Shrek's glory."
"Shrek will not lose its glory because of a single defeat in the Soul Master Tournament. Xuan Zi's actions are what truly bring shame upon the academy."
A loss was a loss. They only needed to work hard and win it back later.
Being unable to accept defeat was what would truly make Shrek's image plummet.
"I did not expect Shrek to still have someone as clear-headed as you." Qin Sheng shook his head.
"If you had been there before, how could there have been so much trouble?"
Of course, if Mu En had also been unable to accept defeat, Qin Sheng would have beaten him without hesitation.
The moment he formally stepped into the spotlight, it was destined that Douluo Continent would have only one sun!
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