Rumors and Slander, Enough to Melt Gold
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It's unclear when exactly, but a message began circulating within the Shrek Academy.
A young man, having inherited knowledge from another dimension, cultivated a unique power capable of countering Soul Power. This power greatly enhances his physical attributes, allowing him to easily defeat enemies of higher levels.
This news immediately caused a huge uproar.
Regardless of the era, the status of Soul Master remains unshakeable.
Even in this era where mechs that ordinary people can pilot have appeared, nothing has changed.
Because mechs are also creations of Soul Master, and only Soul Master can perfectly unleash the power of mechs!
Even if an ordinary person can pilot a mecha, they can only unleash the full power of that mecha.
Therefore, is it possible for so-called alternative powers to appear in ordinary people?
Can this shake the status of the Soul Master class?
As the message spread, such remarks began to spread like wildfire.
The entire Shrek City was in an uproar because of this news.
The topic was being discussed everywhere—in teahouses, restaurants, and on the streets.
"Have you heard? There's a young man in the Spirit Pagoda who received a legacy from another dimension and cultivated a unique power that can counteract Soul Power!"
"Really? It can counter Soul Power? Doesn't that mean ordinary people can cultivate this power and become strong?"
"Who knows? But I heard that the boy is only Three-Ring Soul Elder, yet he can easily defeat Five-Ring Soul King, and even exchange a few blows with Super Douluo!"
"My god! Three-Ring Soul Elder is crushing Five-Ring Soul King? That's too outrageous!"
"What's with the exaggeration? My third cousin's nephew saw it with his own eyes! I was there that day by the Sea God Lake! That boy sent Five-Ring Soul King who had activated his One-Word Battle Armor flying with a single punch! Even when Dean Cai Yue'er intervened, she couldn't easily subdue him!"
"Hiss—that's terrifying?! If this power could become widespread, wouldn't the world be turned upside down?"
"A change of dynasty? I doubt it. Think about it, if this power truly existed, would those powerful Soul Master allow it to spread? If it shakes the status of Soul Master, how will they survive?"
"That's true... But what if this power falls into the hands of ordinary people like us? Wouldn't that give us a chance to become powerful as well?"
"Stop dreaming! How could such a good thing possibly fall into our hands? Those powerful forces would have been fighting tooth and nail for it already!"
Various discussions were taking place in every corner of Shrek City.
Everyone knows that someone is definitely sabotaging this. The information spread too quickly and too widely; it's obvious that someone is pushing things along behind the scenes.
But so what? What if it's true? Who can guarantee that it's just a rumor?
The deeper humanity's thirst for power, the more it hates anything that threatens its existence. Yet, at the same time, humanity's desire for strength is equally unfathomable.
What if... this power, capable of threatening the entire world of Soul Master, were to fall into my hands?!
Once this idea takes root, it grows wildly in the hearts of countless people, like weeds.
All eyes of the major powers were focused on Shrek City and on the young man named Bai Yushan.
The Spirit Pagoda, Shrek Academy, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Legion, various sects, and powerful families... countless eyes are watching this matter.
After the initial news had been circulating for some time, another rumor started spreading from Shrek City.
This inheritance... is something that others can cultivate!
The moment this news broke, the entire Douluo Continent was in an uproar!
If the first message merely shocked and intrigued people, then the second message completely ignited the fire of greed in everyone's hearts.
It allows others to cultivate!
What does this mean?
This means that as long as one obtains this inheritance, a large number of powerful individuals can be cultivated who do not rely on Soul Power! It means that ordinary people also have the opportunity to become powerful! It means that the status of the Soul Master class may be shaken!
This looks so tempting!
It was so tempting that even the top powers couldn't resist being tempted.
In an instant, countless forces sent people to Shrek City, hoping to find Bai Yushan and obtain that "inheritance".
The entire Shrek City was thrown into turmoil by these two pieces of news.
The Spirit Pagoda Headquarters.
Leng Yaozhu stood by the window, looking at the scenery outside, her face so gloomy it looked like it was about to drip water.
In her hand was a piece of intelligence. The intelligence detailed the information about Bai Yushan that had been circulating throughout the Douluo Continent in recent days.
Shrek Academy... Yun Ming...
Leng Yaozhu gritted her teeth and said, word by word, "You guys really have some tricks up your sleeves."
Of course she knew what these messages meant. Who else could it be but Shrek Academy? Shrek Academy had lost so much face yesterday, they certainly wouldn't let it go. Using such methods to deal with Bai Yushan was indeed ruthless.
"Teacher, what should we do now?"
Standing behind Leng Yaozhu, Gu Yue asked worriedly, "There are people outside looking for trouble with Bai Yushan. Will he be in danger out there all alone?"
Leng Yaozhu was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Don't worry, he's not that easy to get into trouble with. However, we can't just sit idly by."
She turned to Gu Yue: "Go and prepare; we need to release a statement."
"Announce?" Gu Yue looked at her in confusion.
"That's right." Leng Yaozhu nodded, a cold glint in her eyes. "I want to tell everyone that Bai Yushan's power comes from his own Martial Soul, not from any inheritance from other planes. All those rumors are false!"
Gu Yue paused for a moment, then nodded. "Okay, I'll go prepare now."
Soon after, the Spirit Pagoda issued a public announcement.
Leng Yaozhu personally stepped forward and told everyone that Bai Yushan's power came from his own Martial Soul. His Martial Soul was a very special Beast Martial Soul that could generate Bioelectricity and enhance his physical attributes. There was no inheritance from other planes at all; those messages were all rumors deliberately spread by people with ulterior motives.
This announcement did dispel some people's doubts. However, a large number of people still do not believe it.
You say so, so it is? I had no idea that your Spirit Pagoda wanted to seize the inheritance for itself.
Such remarks began to circulate in secret.
After all, the Spirit Pagoda is a powerful force, and what they say isn't necessarily all true. What if they really obtained the inheritance and wanted to keep it all for themselves?
Once such doubts arise, they are very difficult to dispel.
Therefore, despite the Spirit Pagoda's announcement, the number of people wanting to cause trouble for Bai Yushan did not decrease. On the contrary, the Spirit Pagoda's announcement made more people believe that Bai Yushan did indeed possess some secret; otherwise, why would the Spirit Pagoda be in such a hurry to clarify?
As the rumors spread, Shrek Academy could no longer sit still!
Knowing the truth behind the matter, Yun Ming quickly stepped forward and declared that it was nothing but a rumor. As the number one person on the continent, he vouched for Bai Yushan and told everyone that Bai Yushan's power did indeed come from his own Martial Soul, and there was no inheritance from any other plane.
But by then, it was too late to do anything about it.
The message originated from your Shrek Academy, and now you're claiming it's a rumor. Who knows if this is just an attempt to cover something up?
Even Yun Ming, the number one martial artist in the world, could not stop the overwhelming public opinion at this moment.
Once rumors start spreading, they are very difficult to control.
People are only willing to believe what they want to believe, and nobody cares what the truth is.