Douluo Continent: A Thousand Miles of Cultivation

"Wow! Who is this guy? Low rank, but big mouth!"

Looking for the Spirit Hall? Are you kidding me?

Yin Jin was genuinely amused. He himself came from the Spirit Hall, and his followers had entered the hall. Given the Spirit Hall's high status, Yin Jin had no right to ask him anything.

"Minister Yin, I know you come from the Spirit Hall, but I'm different. Look what this is!"

The middle-aged man's expression remained as indifferent as ever. He raised his hand and revealed his token.

"A papal decree!" Silver Gold exclaimed in surprise at first, then calmed down. "Interesting!"

"I really don't know if you're smart or ignorant! Go find the Spirit Hall if you want, but if I'm not mistaken, this is the Immovable King Zhao Wuji! Tsk tsk tsk, this Papal Decree is quite a good bargaining chip!"

Qin Ming, let's go! This idiot who popped up out of nowhere, thinking he's some kind of genius! He wants to lead this whole group to their graves!

Yin Jin was extremely disdainful. In his eyes, this person was even more brainless than he had been before. Did he think the papal decree was so easy to obtain?

At this moment, not only did the middle-aged man and Flander have unpleasant expressions, but Zhao Wuji, standing to the side, also had a face as black as the bottom of a pot.

Flander seemed to want to smooth things over, stopping Yin Jin and saying anxiously, "Minister Yin, I don't know what you mean, please explain!"

"It doesn't mean anything. Since you want to know, it's not that I can't tell you."

Possessing power without any real strength? Do you think this is child's play? Do you really understand what a papal decree means?

I just don't understand, who is this person? How come I don't know there's such a person in the Spirit Hall? What important mission did he receive to possess the Pope's decree? But why doesn't he have a title to accompany him?

If you really have that power, why are you still staying in this wretched place? Dean Flander, your friend is truly something else!

Even the Pope's disciples haven't been able to issue papal decrees permanently. Who do you think you are? Do you even deserve to do so?

Qian Shui, who was watching the show, was laughing so hard he almost died. Yin Jin was a player of power games, and trying to pull this stunt in front of him was ridiculous. Why didn't he just say that he was Bibi Dong's ex-boyfriend? That would probably be more believable.

"Minister Yin! You've already betrayed the Spirit Hall! How could you possibly know about my affairs!" The middle-aged man's identity was naturally no secret; it was none other than Yu Xiaogang. He seemed unwilling to give up, completely ignoring his friends from Shrek Academy, and wanted to continue his retort.

But all he received was a mocking jeer from Yin Jin. Had he betrayed the Spirit Hall? Perhaps!

"Perhaps you can fool people who don't know much about the Spirit Hall, because the Spirit Hall is very complicated."

But I'm sorry, I know all the titled elders of the Spirit Hall! But no matter who stands behind you, there's no way your little Shrek Academy can have an equal exchange!

As long as you dare to go, and no one else knows, Zhao Wuji will definitely be doomed, exiled to the slaughterhouse!

Even if we don't say that titles are everywhere there, there are Soul Saints as numerous as hairs on a cow. Your so-called high-level teachers are completely useless.

You've probably heard that 'Iron-Blooded Shark' has become a Soul Saint, right? And you think you can challenge her with your useless Papal Decree? Whose orders are the students more willing to listen to?

He doesn't even understand the essence of power, yet he dares to make a fool of himself. What a talent!

You can't even guarantee the safety of your students, let alone a high graduation rate. You want to exchange with Martial Soul Academy? Or with Heaven Dou Royal Academy?

Dream on!

Seeing that Yin Jin seemed to have finished his output, Flander wanted to say a few words for his good brother, "Minister Yin, there's something you might not know. My friend here is a famous figure in the Soul Master world! He's known as the invincible master in theory—Yu Xiaogang!"

Glancing at Flander, Silver Gold seemed to understand somewhat, "Your Golden Trio, the one from the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan?"

"Yes Yes Yes!"

Yu Xiaogang, who had been scolded, turned ashen-faced. But when Flander tried to smooth things over for him, his stiff expression seemed to soften a bit.

Seemingly having re-evaluated Yu Xiaogang, Yin Jin looked him up and down again, shook his head, and said, "You can't even break through level 30, yet you claim to be theoretically invincible? You are truly ignorant to the point of being fearless!"

"Minister Yin! This is universally acknowledged in the Soul Master world!"

"Publicly acknowledged? Who can give that public consensus? With this Master Yu's abilities, his inability to break through is entirely his own fault!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang's previously expressionless face became agitated. "This is impossible! I've tried everything over the years!"

"Go find any Soul Master, don't use Soul Skills, don't talk about techniques, with your body, who can you beat?"

You only cultivate your soul, not your body. How long did you waste your youth? Do you think your martial soul is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, which has inherent limits?

As for methods involving mental power, there's no need to even mention them; you probably don't even have the qualifications to come into contact with them!

After a pause, he looked around. It seemed that everyone agreed that he, as a Great Soul Master, could not defeat Yu Xiaogang without using his Soul Skills. So, looking at Yu Xiaogang, who seemed to be shocked, Yin Jin continued to mock him: "As for that theory, I'm sorry, it was too much nonsense and the assertion was too absolute. I can't remember it anymore."

Leaving aside the fact that it doesn't touch upon any profound cultivation methods, it's mostly just a summary of some monotonous statements. Is that all? Invincible theory? Are you comparing yourselves to people below the Great Soul Master level?

Or is there anyone here who hasn't taken a theory course?

...

"Pretty much. The only useful point is that 'the bottleneck in spirit rings cannot prevent a spirit master's spirit power from increasing.'"

Have you seen it?

"It's just extreme boredom, which is something everyone knows. They just summarize it and call it his, but much of it is wrong."

'Oh yeah! You're a bookworm!'

'Pah! How could that be!'

...

"Minister Yin! Minister Yin, don't go! My friend's got a screw loose! Don't pay him any attention!"

Silver Gold, who was about to turn and leave, was stopped by Flander, who looked flustered.

"Dean Flander, I don't think there's anything more to discuss. You can go find the Spirit Hall!"

"No way! We definitely can't go to the Spirit Hall! Old Zhao is no good!"

Yin Jin stopped and glanced at Ning Huahua who had followed behind her. She said irritably, "I really don't know what kind of luck you guys had! With my personality, your kind of no-name, no-name academy should be shut down!"

This is His Highness the Crown Prince's policy of regulating Soul Master Academy and providing precise subsidies. You're blocking his path. Do you really want to confront His Majesty the Sword Douluo?

"If it weren't for His Highness the Crown Prince's personal order and Qin Ming's strong recommendation, would I have wasted my time?!"

Flanders understood that this was probably a perk from above; otherwise, Minister Silver wouldn't have needed to come in person.

In reality, the entire Shrek Academy only benefited from the two young ladies and those exceptionally talented students in this matter.

"It's because of the Crown Princess..."

When Flander mentioned Ning Huahua, Yin Jin didn't want to offend that person, so she lowered her voice and said, "I advise you to avoid mentioning that!"

It was indeed Her Highness the Crown Princess's idea that I was willing to waste my breath on you, but she was only taking pity on the students. You probably know who her teacher is and what abilities he has!

Teachers' benefits, including social insurance and housing fund, housing and medical care, and initial training, will remain unchanged!

If you think I'm incapable, then the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy doesn't have the ability to help you, a high-level Soul Saint, advance further. You're not even as good as that guy from before.

Whether you go to the Spirit Hall to die, fend for yourself, or face Sword Douluo, it's none of my business! Come or don't come, it's up to you!

Just as he was about to leave, he seemed to remember something and turned back to say, "His Highness the Crown Prince will be getting married soon, and the Crown Princess will be setting off in a few days!"

To put it bluntly, she's a playboy, coming and going like the wind. Given her skill level and background, how many students will you be able to retain?

In other words, don't be ungrateful!

...

'This kid's got guts... If it were me, I'd probably fight him!'

"Didn't you used to dislike fighting and killing?"

'...My opponents are either too strong to beat, or too weak for me to accidentally kill someone. What should I do?'

'Now…'

"I'm super strong now, okay! I can guarantee I'll beat Flander black and blue, without breaking any bones!"

Oh, I see.

Qian Renxue knew that he probably still wouldn't make a move; just sitting there would be enough.

Chapter 191 General trend

"Miss, this is Shrek Academy's investigation report. From Qin Ming's words, we can already get a glimpse of what they've got: a bunch of disorganized rabble! Their teaching is completely unsystematic; they don't even have basic theoretical classes!"

"Okay, let's go. I'll give you time off on the way back."

"Yes!"

Looking back at Flander's office, Qian Shui remained silent. Once a country is integrated and a systematic approach is established, self-entertaining, training-institution-like academies like Shrek become relics of the past, completely submerged in the torrent of change.

When all the old families, clans, minor nobles, royal families, imperial power, religious power, and divine power stand in the way of the interests of the majority, no one will sympathize with them.

And when all of this is under the absolute control of Qian Shui and Qian Renxue, then—destroying you is none of your business!

……

"Flander, what exactly happened?!" As soon as Flander returned to his office, Zhao Wuji asked impatiently, "What exactly were you talking about?"

Without speaking, Flander simply looked at Zhao Wuji quietly, then slowly turned his gaze to the window. "Old Zhao, what do you think this little village means to us?"

"This is our college's campus!"

Looking back at the somewhat puzzled Zhao Wuji, Flander smiled faintly, though the smile didn't look good on his long, narrow face. "Yes, looking back, it's been twenty years. Although this place is dilapidated, cramped, and in a bad location, the villagers are quite nice."

At this point, Flander shrugged, somewhat helplessly, yet with a hint of pride, and said, "But this is the culmination of our later years, the glory of us old guys, and the starting point for us to shake the entire Soul Master world!"

"Flander, have you thought it through?" Yu Xiaogang, who had been blushing from being talked to, returned to his stiff expression.

"Hehe, Xiao Gang, tell me, did you never even think about going to the Spirit Hall?!" Flander suddenly became agitated, as if he had realized something.

"Yes, I might as well tell you, Xiao San's father is that person from the Haotian Sect. Not only Zhao Wuji, but he can't go either!"

Upon hearing this, Flander flew into a rage, grabbed Yu Xiaogang by the collar, and spat as he spoke, "You! If that's the case, why are you playing the clown in front of Minister Yin!"

But Yu Xiaogang seemed unmoved, saying expressionlessly, "To make you make up your mind! You also said that this batch of students is the last batch of Shrek Academy students, and you hope for a perfect ending. For your own sake, and for the sake of those students, you must go!"

At this point, Yu Xiaogang turned to Qin Ming, who was standing silently to the side, and said, "Teacher Qin, I have one condition for merging Shrek Academy into the Heaven Dou Royal Academy: the academy must accept all the current teachers of Shrek Academy and allow us to personally educate these children. The Heaven Dou Royal Academy must not interfere in any way."

In other words, they can represent the Heaven Dou Royal Academy in the Elite Tournament and bring honor, but the education is still our own responsibility. And when we want to leave, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy has no right to stop us.

"Hahaha! Yu Xiaogang, Yu Xiaogang, Minister Yin might not be wrong after all, you really are dreaming!" Before Qin Ming could answer, Flander laughed, as if he could see right through his old friend of many years. "Xiao Ming can make the decisions? Do you know why Minister Yin came in person? Do you think we still have a choice?"

"Don't think I don't know why you're bringing up the papal decree, and why you're unwilling to go now! I'm not afraid to tell you today, even if you want to go to the Spirit Hall, the road is blocked!"

Do you know who the girl who just came in is? Do you know who she is?

She is the eldest daughter of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School! A support-type battle spirit master with a spirit power of level 59 at the age of 22! She is also the soon-to-be Crown Princess of the current Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe! And her teacher is that 'Singer' from the Spirit Hall back then! The one who appeared at the academy that day, now a level 90, eight-ring quasi-titled Douluo with two 100,000-year spirit rings!

Flander was so excited that tears were about to spill from his eyes. With each layer he explained, he felt more and more desperate. Yu Xiaogang's outburst had meant that they could have been invited to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, but now, what good would it do? Their reputation there had already plummeted!