Douluo Continent: A Thousand Miles of Cultivation

"You're welcome, Dean."

……

As night fell, Qian Shui and Qian Renxue met and exchanged information as usual.

"Third Soul Skill, Angel's Dance! Fourth Soul Skill, Angel's Free Will! Fifth Soul Skill, Holy Sword!"

Qian Shui dodged and weaved, avoiding Qian Renxue's fourth soul skill controlled by the Holy Light Chains, while simultaneously striking the side of the Angel Sword, causing the fifth soul skill to deflect.

"The first soul skill, Angel Assault!"

Qian Renxue lunged forward, her left hand forming a fist, golden energy surging forth, and she punched Qian Shui's right palm, which was blocking her. Qian Shui simultaneously used the force of the punch to retreat to a safe distance.

"Alright, that's enough for now, the finals are tomorrow."

Qian Renxue put away her martial spirit and stood gracefully in place. It was enough to just spar a little, after all, Qian Shui still had a competition to play.

"All right…"

"Xiao Shui, have you thought it through? How do you plan to play tomorrow?"

"How do we fight? Stand still and fight?"

Qian Renxue stomped her foot. From the information she had received, Qian Shui was clearly very proper during the years she was away. Why did he suddenly become a rogue when it came to her? Special treatment was not out of the question, but it had to be done at the right time!

"Stop joking! They'll be doing everything they can to assassinate you after the match, how can you still be laughing?"

"Sigh, whether I cry or laugh, it's all the same. Senior Guangling is here, so naturally I'm not flustered at all."

"You're so carefree, otherwise you wouldn't have almost gotten your kidneys ripped out!"

"Stop, stop, stop! Didn't we agree not to bring this up again?"

"Isn't this possible?"

……

The two talked a lot that night, and since they had to part ways soon, they were naturally a little reluctant to leave.

What are your plans after the Elite Tournament?

"I was planning to sneak out and help you, but now I'm famous all over the world. What am I supposed to do now?"

"Hmph, who needs your help!"

"You don't need it? What have you done all these years besides recruiting some insects? You haven't touched a single aspect of a country's foundations: politics, economy, military, education, culture, and people's livelihood!"

"Uh……"

Upon careful consideration, it's clear that Qian Shui's statement reveals that, aside from a small amount of political involvement, she hasn't touched anything else.

"Speechless now, huh!" Qian Shui knew her well; she generally didn't lie, and her silence was a way of provoking her.

"Then what do you suggest we do..." Qian Renxue was very annoyed. She had zero knowledge in this area. There wasn't even a divine drama version of Douluo Continent. How could she possibly handle something like this? She really didn't know how.

"I'm saying, all the things I told you back then, and all the analyses I've given you over the years about the situation on the mainland, haven't you absorbed a single thing?"

Speaking of this, Qian Renxue felt awkward. Qian Shui was practically forced down her throat. Even if she had a strong memory and could remember everything, what about in practice?

Forget about putting it into practice; I didn't like it, so I'd long forgotten about it. As for Qian Shui's letter, of course I carefully preserved it after reading it—what if it got damaged?

Seeing Qian Renxue's unnatural expression, Qian Shui was probably mentally prepared, but still couldn't help but rub her forehead.

"Military power, now you should focus on military power. Absolute strength breeds political power, and with military power you will be very important!"

"Goron?"

"Just build a good relationship with him. Trying to win him over too much might backfire. The key is that you need to get at least Xueye's tacit support."

"Good~"

"Then there's people's livelihood, which is the most underestimated, but also the most difficult and powerful." This is probably something only Qian Shui would pay attention to. At least he still considers himself an ordinary person, and that kind of arrogant superiority is the personal cultivation he cares about most.

"Why? You mean commoners?" This was indeed hard for Qian Renxue to understand. She had been the descendant of the largest noble family on the entire continent since childhood, and it was already considered well-mannered that she didn't know the saying "Why don't they eat meat porridge?"

"Yes, the most basic component of everything in Douluo Continent is ordinary people. If you manage them well, you will gain great prestige, but it is the most difficult thing to do. Therefore, this is the point that most people overlook, and it is also the power vacuum that you can most easily obtain."

"Hmm~"

Chapter 82 Finals

The sun pierced the sky, and the grand finale of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament finally arrived.

Those who were interested in the match arrived at the venue early, waiting for the final moment to arrive.

Will the strongest team in the history of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, which boasts two Soul Kings from the Clear Sky Sect and one assistant from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, emerge victorious?

Are they the reigning champions? Will the Spirit Hall team defend their title once again?

Not many people are truly confident.

Meanwhile, undercurrents are surging in the shadows of this ancient capital. Multiple titled Douluo have gathered in Heaven Dou City, a powerful lineup that may be for the purpose of either suppressing or protecting.

"Uncle Shelong, Uncle Cixue, there's only one thing to do next!" Qian Renxue ordered the two elders accompanying her before setting off, "If anything happens to Xiaoshui, don't hesitate, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Heavenly Dou Royal Family will cease to exist!"

Looking at the soul imprint given to her by Qian Shui, she made her final decision.

"Yes, miss!"

"lets go."

At the same moment, Qian Shui was already standing at the gate of the Martial Soul Temple, gazing at the city.

He felt no fear now, only the reality. The insignificant figure of the past had become a towering tree that would be felled by the wind. He had finally seen the true and cruel Douluo Continent for what it was.

The teammates who came out one after another also remained silent, simply lining up quietly behind Qian Shui and waiting for the young man's command, just as they had done for many years.

Turning around, he saw pairs of eyes staring directly at him, and finally he smiled, as did his teammates.

Whenever they saw Qian Shui smile, they knew that everything else was just the foundation beneath their feet. Even if he wasn't very serious on ordinary days, he had never disappointed them when it came to important matters.

That was a powerful smile that represented strength.

Facing the rising sun, Qian Shui said succinctly, "Let's go!"

"Yes!"

……

There was no noise in the arena, and whether it was out of fear of losing or something else, there were no spectators at the final.

A faint killing intent emanated from all directions, and the long-absent Chrysanthemum Demon Douluo appeared behind the Martial Soul Team.

"The finals of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament are about to begin. Both teams, prepare yourselves. The match will begin in fifteen minutes. Today, I will be the referee and host the match!"

The speaker was Sword Douluo Chen Xin.

'After all, my son is playing; aren't you worried something might happen?'

Qian Shui glanced at Ning Fengzhi, who was sitting in the same spot as always, and didn't find it strange.

Both sides returned to their positions, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward. Yin Jin, standing to the side, couldn't help but say to Qian Shui, "Brother Shui, aren't you going to say something? At least offer some encouragement!"

Qian Shui looked at him with disdain: "Then good luck, try to take care of one or two!"

Never mind what I said…

"Alright, there's no need for that. You think you can't win without trying? That just makes you look silly!"

Qian Shui is socially awkward, he really can't play this game, and his team's style has become like his.

On the other side, Tian Dou was not so calm. Looking at Qian Shui and his group who were completely unmoved, he seemed more bored.

"They really have a good mentality; they're still so calm even when they're facing Meng Ge and Hu Ge." Ning Yunfei, representing the team's intelligence, also shared his opinion.

Their team was almost a makeshift squad of all high-level Soul Masters. To be honest, their camaraderie was so-so. They were basically just representatives of various factions, and their goal was to win this elite competition and put down the Spirit Hall's arrogance over the past few years.

"Hmph, all these years, Xiao Hu and I have suffered so much to master the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique to perfection. They will only be defeated by us!"

"Brother Meng, it's good that you have confidence."

Qian Shui, whose senses were fully activated, overheard their conversation and looked at them. 'Interesting. Let's see what this so-called Chaotic Cloak is all about!'

The two burly men from the Haotian Sect returned the same provocative look.

"Prepare for the match! Both sides unleash their Martial Souls!"

Both sides entered the arena and took their positions. Chen Xin then announced the activation of his Martial Soul.

The atmosphere in the Heavenly Battle arena was thick with tension, a palpable sense of hostility emanating from them. Yet, the Martial Soul Team remained unmoved, like a gentle breeze across a mountain, unmoved by the strength of the opponent. At this moment, all eyes were fixed on the Soul Battle Arena.

The Heaven Dou Team was led by two owners of the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul, and the members were arranged in order. Needless to say, the best soul ring combination was obvious, and Ning Fengzhi's son naturally stood at the back.

When Chen Xin gave the order to release their martial souls, Qian Shui and his group also activated their martial souls at the same time.

The seven were arranged in an inverted triangle, with Qian Shui at the top. To her left were Yin Jin, Ruo You, and Feng Jingyi. To her right were Chen Sha, Ling Yunzhi, and Yu Zhou. This was their classic three-on-three formation.

Although both Soul Kings were leading the charge, the limelight was stolen by Qian Shui, who had four rings, since the yellow, purple, purple, and black four-rings were too extraordinary.

"The match begins!" Chen Xin stood in mid-air between the two sides, announced the start of the match, and then instantly disappeared from the field.

The Martial Soul Team instantly activated, advancing rapidly from both flanks in a three-on-three formation, aiming to quickly cut through the backline. Only Qian Shui remained stationary, unleashing her attack speed buff.

The Tian Dou team did not sit idly by and wait for their doom. The four of them then faced off against the four Soul Masters of the Martial Soul Team.

But what was most surprising was that the two hammer-wielding men didn't return to help, but instead headed straight for Qianshui.

The original plan was that the failure of the strategy of attacking Qianshui by Youming Baihu would make the Tiandou team give up on directly attacking Qianshui. After all, there was already a lesson learned from the past, and Qianshui could not be eliminated so easily. However, they did not expect that the same tactic would still be adopted.

"The Seven Treasures manifest as Glazed Glass, which has four attributes: first, power; second, speed; third, soul; and fourth, enhancement!"

Ning Yunfei in the back row quickly provided all-around buffs to the two charging Hammer Brothers, while those in the front row also activated their fifth soul skills at the same time.

"Fifth Soul Skill: Gravity Control!"

The dual gravity control pressed down on Qian Shui, and then the two attacked Qian Shui together.

"Haotian Hammer, Chaotic Cloak!", "Haotian Hammer, Chaotic Cloak!"

Qian Shui stood still, with two Haotian Hammers about to smash down on his head; the situation was extremely precarious.

However, his teammates all took the opportunity to step back and stand on one side of the Soul Arena, a move that left the Heavenly Fighting side completely baffled.

The twin hammers slammed to the ground, shattering the fighting arena. The deafening cracking sound echoed throughout the arena, raising a cloud of dust, but what had happened inside remained unseen.

Feng Jingyi was a little worried and was about to step forward with her sword, but Yin Jin stopped her.