In the Grandmaster's room, besides Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang, Qi Ling also called Tang San over to discuss the matter with him.
After all, as one of the people she trusted most, there was nothing Qi Ling couldn't tell Tang San. Knowing Tang San's character well, Qi Ling believed that even if the whole world betrayed her, Xiao San would not.
" Qi Ling, did you call me and Xiao San here because you want to discuss something?" the Grandmaster asked.
"Yes, there are indeed some things," Qi Ling said. "You must already know, Grandmaster, that I'm going to teach at the Heaven Dou Academy, right?"
The Grandmaster nodded and said, "Yes, I've already heard about it from Flender. This is a good thing for you; after all, more experience will always bring you more gains."
Tang San, standing to the side, chuckled and said, "Yes, brother, and the news of your recent Battle Soul Emperor has already spread throughout Heaven Dou City. It's impossible for anyone not to know! In the entire Heaven Dou City, you're probably the only Soul Elder with such strength."
Oh dear! Qi Ling had completely forgotten about this. With so many students at the Heaven Dou Academy, it would be strange if others didn't know about it.
"Well, since that's the case, then I'll get straight to the point. Grandmaster, recently Senior Meng Shenji has wanted to ask me to take on the role of leader of the Imperial Fighting Team, and he's already tried to persuade me several times. I'd like to hear your opinion, Grandmaster." Qi Ling sat down in front of the two of them and said earnestly.
Upon hearing this news, Tang San was initially taken aback, because he immediately realized that if Qi Ling really joined the Imperial Fighting Team, wouldn't that mean they would become rivals?
Even if all Shrek Seven Devils went together, they probably wouldn't be a match for Qi Ling. If the two sides were to meet, there would be no chance of a fight at all.
Upon hearing this news, the Grandmaster was not overly surprised, nor did he rush to object. Instead, he calmly stated, "Rebuilding the Imperial Fighting Team is an extremely difficult task, because too many of its core members are missing."
"It's no surprise that Meng Shenji has chosen you as the team leader, Qi Ling. You possess a natural charisma that automatically draws people to you and earns their trust. I imagine that if you were to lead this Imperial Fighting Team, you could quickly complete its reorganization."
The Grandmaster's words made even the usually thick-skinned Qi Ling a little embarrassed, but Tang San said with a deeply convincing expression, "Indeed, I agree with what the master said. If Big Brother were to personally assemble a team, they certainly wouldn't be weaker than us."
"Hey, don't talk like I've already become the leader of the Imperial Fighting Team. I haven't agreed yet! Besides, I'm also a member of the Shrek Seven Devils. How can I be the first to defect to the enemy?" Qi Ling said helplessly.
But the Grandmaster shook his head and said, "No, Qi Ling, I think joining the Imperial Fighting Team might be a good choice for you!"
"As I said before, the purpose of sending you to participate in this Soul Master Tournament is secondary; the most important thing is to give you sufficient training and to showcase yourselves to the world's powers!"
"Although it's a bit unfair to Xiao San and the others to say this, Qi Ling, your presence is just too strong. As long as you're on the field, none of them will receive any attention! At the same time, because of their absolute trust in you, they won't get any training either! This means they will gain nothing in these matches."
Qi Ling felt somewhat helpless. Was being too strong a mistake?
"Actually, Grandmaster, I'm not that strong. I'm just a tiny bit stronger than the average person! Just a tiny bit!" Qi Ling tried to salvage her assessment.
But the Grandmaster shook his head and said, " Qi Ling, you don't need to make excuses for yourself anymore. Now that I have reached the Soul Elder realm, I have a more direct and profound understanding of your strength."
"Simply put, no one at the Soul Elder level has any chance of defeating you! Even at the Soul Ancestor level, those who can be your opponents are undoubtedly the best among their peers, extremely rare. Ordinary Soul Master must at least reach the Soul King level to be worthy of being your equal."
"What's most terrifying about you is that every time you get stronger, the magnitude of that increase is astonishing! You're almost at level 39 now, and within the next six months, it's almost certain you'll obtain your Fourth Soul Ring and reach the strength of Soul Ancestor! At that point, I really don't know who will be your match!"
"I'm afraid that by then, just as Ma Hongjun said, all they need to do is cheer for you, and you can easily win the championship! That's something I absolutely don't want to see; it won't benefit them at all."
"This..." Qi Ling said helplessly, "According to what you're saying, Grandmaster, do I really have no choice but to go?"
Tang San laughed and said, "Big brother, don't worry. I know the reason you're reluctant to go is because you're worried about us, but our growth has been amazing, and we will definitely not let you down."
Looking at the confident Tang San, Qi Ling smiled and said, "Ah, yes, I almost forgot, my little brother is also a rare genius! Alright then, while I'm away, Xiao San, you must do a good job as captain!"
"Oh! Don't worry, big brother, I will definitely live up to your expectations!" Tang San said confidently.
Seeing the strong bond between the two, the Grandmaster showed a gratified expression. As the saying goes, "When brothers are of one mind, their strength can break metal," and this sincere affection is their most precious treasure.
After talking with Grandmaster and Tang San, Qi Ling seemed less opposed to becoming the leader of the Imperial Fighting Team. However, he still felt that the benefits he received weren't enough! After all, no one gets up early without a reason, and the reward for all this effort didn't seem worthwhile.
[Ding! We have detected that the host is facing an important decision. The choice made will directly change the course of the story. Please choose carefully from the following options!]
Option 1: Refuse to serve as the leader of the Imperial Fighting Team, stay with the Shrek Team, and win the Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament, achieving first place. Rewards: one random Level 7 Soul Tool, one Immortal Herb, one God Level Cultivation Technique, one Ten-Thousand-Year Black Soul Ring, and +3 to your Faction Points.
Option Two: Serve as the leader of the Imperial Fighting Team, participate in the Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament, and achieve first place. Rewards include: a single Nine Dragons Soul Bone (Soul Bone exclusive to the Divine Dragon Emperor Martial Soul God Level; this reward is an achievement reward and can only be obtained after completing the task in this option), God Level Disguise Soul Tool: Divine Head and Ghost Face, the God Skill " Three Thousand Lightning Movement " evolved into " Lightning Flash and Flint Spark," two Immortal-grade herbs, +3 to Faction Points, and +20% to power resources.