Douluo: This Legend of the Dragon King is not quite right

Chapter 182 One Battle to Become a God, Lu Jun Reaches the Top of the Genius Youth Ranking
The news spread so quickly and had such a great impact that it even alarmed the management of the Ascension Platform.

Just a few hours later, the Spirit Tower issued a statement confirming that a junior employee had violated regulations by leaking the Ascension Platform's surveillance footage. The employee had been given a severe warning, and internal information security management had been strengthened.

At the same time, the complete video of the surveillance footage inside the Ascension Platform was deleted.

However, due to the overwhelming public pressure and Lu Jun's undeniable and extraordinary strength, the list of genius teenagers of the Spirit Pagoda was updated urgently less than half a day after the incident broke out.

On the homepage of the list, the name that was originally at the top has been pushed down.

The new leader shines with dazzling brilliance:
First place: Lu Jun
Age: 11 years old

Martial Soul: Ultimate Ice

Soul Power Level: Level 42 Soul Master

This update poured cold water into the boiling oil, completely igniting the passion of the Soul Master community.

Lu Jun's name resounded throughout the mainland overnight.

"Holy crap! He became the number one on the list of child prodigies at the age of eleven! This is truly witnessing history, breaking an unprecedented historical record!"

The online uproar only intensified.

……

The core training room of an ancient family.

Qian Gu Zhangting sat cross-legged in the center of the Spirit Gathering Array, his soul power surging around him, his aura steady.

He had just finished a period of deep meditation and was preparing to check the latest developments in the Soul Master world.

Then he came across news about Lu Jun using the power of the Soul Sect to kill two Soul Emperors and a bunch of Soul Kings.

This caused the muscles in Qian Guzhangting's face to twitch wildly.

"Really? A Soul Master can kill a Soul King or Soul Emperor who possesses Battle Armor? Don't be ridiculous, is that even possible?"

So Qian Gu Zhangting continued watching, and indeed breathed a sigh of relief.

"Oh, it's the Spirit Ascension Platform. That's alright then. You can't use the power of your battle armor on the Spirit Ascension Platform. Back when I was a Soul King, I defeated a Soul Emperor. It's nothing, um, right..."

Then, when Qian Gu Zhangting discovered that almost everyone was saying Lu Jun's ranking would rise further, he immediately clicked on the update notification for the list of genius teenagers...

Then, his gaze instantly froze on the glaring name at the top of the list.

Lu Jun?

Replaced him?

He directly became number one?
The calm on Qian Guzhangting's face vanished instantly, replaced by astonishment, disbelief, and a rapidly rising, uncontrollable rage.

He stared intently at the name, his fingers squeezing the communicator casing so hard it cracked, his lips twitching violently, his handsome face even appearing somewhat distorted.

"Zhangting".

A calm yet supremely authoritative voice rang out at the entrance of the cultivation room.

Qian Gu Zhangting suddenly looked up and saw his grandfather, Qian Gu Dongfeng, the master of the Spirit Transmission Pagoda, standing there quietly watching him with deep eyes that seemed to see right through him.

Qian Gu Zhangting took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his turbulent emotions, but the resentment and humiliation in his eyes were still clearly visible.

Looking at the ancient east wind, his voice trembled slightly, carrying a barely perceptible tremor and suppressed anger:
"Grandpa...he...Lu Jun...is he worthy?"

"He took the top spot on the list of genius teenagers!" This was a huge disgrace for Qian Gu Zhangting.

Not to mention that he only had a high status and power in the family because he was originally ranked first on the list of genius teenagers.

They also gained control over resources.

Now that he's lost his title as the number one on the list of prodigies, what will become of Qian Gu Zhang Ting?
Throughout history, people have only ever remembered the first place winner; who cares about the second place winner?

The resentment in Qian Gu Zhangting's heart felt like it was being bitten by countless venomous snakes.

He looked at the glaring name at the top of the list and felt incredibly frustrated.

In his view, Lu Jun was able to create such a miracle simply because of the huge advantage brought by his unique ultimate ice attribute.

If Qian Gu Zhangting also possessed ultimate attributes, or even a stronger Panlong Staff mutated martial soul, he was confident that he could be more dazzling and undisputed than Lu Jun.

"Grandpa," Qian Gu Zhangting's voice was filled with suppressed resentment, "He only benefited from his martial soul attribute. If I..."

Qian Gu Dong Feng snorted coldly, interrupting him directly. His gaze fell on his grandson, carrying an undeniable authority: "Zhang Ting, you remember this, this world has never been fair."

"Some people are born to stand on the clouds, possessing talents and opportunities that are difficult for ordinary people to reach."

"This is fate, what can you do about it?"

"Complaining and blaming others will only make you look incompetent. Besides, Lu Jun is the only known person in the world with an ultimate attribute martial soul. This uniqueness itself represents irreplaceable value and potential."

Qian Gu Zhangting was startled by his grandfather's rebuke, but the resentment in his eyes did not completely disappear; he simply lowered his head.
"Yes, Grandpa is right. So... what should we do?"

The ancient east wind remained indifferent:
"What else can we do? A genius of this caliber, as long as he doesn't die young and fully matures, will at least reach the level of the next Sky-Supporting Douluo Yun Ming, or even the Underworld King Douluo Harosa."

"He will become the true pillar of the Spirit Pagoda in the future, deterring all sides. His existence and growth will have tremendous and long-term benefits for the overall interests of the Spirit Pagoda and for consolidating the position of our ancient family."

"Of course, all of this is on the premise that he does not threaten the core interests of our Qian Gu family, namely his ambition for the position of Tower Master."

"If he behaves himself and is content to be a powerful guardian, like Harosa, and has no interest in so-called power or the position of Tower Master, then our Eternal Family will do everything in our power to treat him like an ancestor."

"Resources, status, and respect—you won't lack any of them!"

The words of "The East Wind Through the Ages" are both cold and very realistic.

“But…” he abruptly changed his tone, his voice turning icy, “if he reveals any covetousness for the position of Tower Master, or if his stance or ideals run counter to those of my Qian Gu family, threatening the very foundation of our clan…”

"Therefore, we must eliminate him as soon as possible, at all costs, before he becomes too powerful, and nip the danger in the bud."

"This is the most rational approach and the one that best serves the family's interests."

Qian Gu Dongfeng walked up to Qian Gu Zhangting, patted him on the shoulder, and said earnestly:
“Zhang Ting, you are the future successor of the tower master that I have chosen. As the successor, you must learn not only cultivation, but also how to weigh the pros and cons, how to manage people’s hearts, and how to make the most ruthless yet correct choice for the long-term interests of the family.”

"Acting on emotions is a major taboo for those in positions of power. Do you understand?"

Qian Gu Zhangting took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the resentment and distracting thoughts in his heart:

"Yes, Grandpa, I understand. I will study hard and live up to your expectations."

"Hmm." Qian Gu Dongfeng nodded in satisfaction. "You are now a Soul Emperor and a Two-Word Battle Armor Master, making you a standout among your peers."

"But that's not enough. I hope you can reach the Soul Saint realm before you turn twenty. This will be a significant hurdle."

"Only then will I be able to more confidently persuade the family elders to allocate the most core resources to you without reservation."

(End of this chapter)