Douluo: Dream Overlord

Chapter 117 The Deal with the Training Elder

"Yes, kid, you're about to break through to the Soul King realm."

Although time was grateful to the old man, his character destined him to be neither arrogant nor humble.

"well!"

A look of joy appeared in the old man's eyes. "Judging from your bones, you are no more than twelve years old, right?"

He's only twelve years old! Yet he's already on the verge of reaching the Soul King realm!

Even in my long life experience, you are the first Soul Master who is about to break through to the Soul King realm at such a young age!

In terms of talent alone, I'm afraid even your previous coach, Qin Ming, wasn't this good!

Upon hearing this, Shi Guang shook his head and said, "You can't be so absolute. Teacher Qin Ming's talent is actually one in a million in the entire Douluo Continent."

With talent like mine, how dare I challenge the heavens?

The old man smiled appreciatively upon hearing this: "You lad! You have both talent and strength, and you're so humble. You're truly a rare talent, one that's been seen in all of history!"

"Even good seedlings need nurturing. If I am a good seedling, then this is the place to nurture me and help me grow into a towering tree!"

Shi Guang said earnestly, "With the protection of you seniors, I have been able to truly grow strong."

The old man shook his head. "I haven't been of any help to you, but within the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, you won't be threatened by anyone. As long as I'm alive, I have that confidence!"

A smile appeared on the old man's face. In all his years at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, this was the first time he had ever seen such an outstanding yet humble genius student!

I don't know how long it's been!

The old man thought he would never see such a talented child at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy in his lifetime; all he had ever seen before were those spoiled brats.

He had thought that the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy was already doomed and could only wait for its slow death.

But the appearance of time gave him this hope, allowing him to see the hope and go in to fight.

The old man had been stationed at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy for countless years because of a promise he made to someone, so long that he had almost forgotten his former name and past.

He now has only one thought: to see the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy become the top academy in the Heavenly Dou Empire and even the entire continent.

The old man thought he had no hope left. Despair not only aged his face considerably, but also led to the decay of his mind and a decline in his strength.

But all of this returned to normal with the passage of time.

He looked at Shiguang's almost unparalleled, rare talent, a talent that was so obvious it was practically overflowing.

The old man admitted that he now had the motivation to continue.

The old man's face visibly became younger, and his breathing became more stable.

Shi Guang showed a surprised expression, and Da Men had a rough idea of ​​what was going on with him.

Once a Soul Master reaches the Title Douluo level, their outward age and aura are no longer determined by their strength, but rather by their mindset.

Soul Masters with a good mindset are often able to unleash greater combat power.

A Soul Master in a bad mood can only unleash a limited amount of their power, and may even be unable to fully exert the power of a Title Douluo, only able to exert the power of a Soul Douluo or lower.

With his keen observation of time, the old man clearly had some kind of hope for himself, and this hope fueled his vitality, which he called "belief."

This will allow him to fight for longer periods of time.

Time pondered for a moment, then took out a magical herb from the black light.

"This is!?"

The fluctuations emitted by the immortal herb could not be concealed from a peerless titled Douluo-level powerhouse like the old man. His eyes narrowed as he looked at the immortal herb in Shi Guang's hand.

"This is a magical herb that I obtained from Senior Dugu Bo at the risk of my life."

Time has exaggerated his experiences in its retelling.

The old man was stunned. Even with his knowledge as a Title Douluo, he hadn't expected that this kid could still persist in cultivation despite the pressure of being a Title Douluo and the dangerous environment.

This is an absolutely incredible opportunity!

"This is an unparalleled celestial herb! It's called Fresh Ginseng Sea Dew!"

Time held the immortal herb in his hands, looked at the longing in the old man's eyes, and smiled slightly, saying, "Its effect is very simple: it can not only stimulate a Soul Master's Soul Power back to its peak state, but also clear away the Soul Master's negative status, making him more resilient."

This immortal herb is one of the best immortal herbs harvested over time. It is a top-tier immortal herb that can restore the strength of powerful, aging soul masters after they consume it!

The reason why Shi Guang handed the immortal herb to the old man after hesitating for a moment was because the old man was clearly attached to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and valued Shi Guang as well.

Shi Guang knew that with his twin martial souls and the help of the immortal herbs, it was only a matter of time before he became a Title Douluo or even a god.

What he needs is a powerful mentor to protect him as he grows, rather than dying a violent death on the way to maturity.

Looking at the respectful Shi Guang, the old man, being so meticulous and cunning, quickly figured out why Shi Guang had done this.

This is clearly an exchange of interests.

Time exchanged a rare and precious herb for joining his camp, protecting him, and fighting for him.

Although the old man could easily use his strength to forcibly seize the immortal herb, such a bullying act by the strong against the weak was truly uncivilized for a titled Douluo-level powerhouse like him.

The most crucial issue is whether the other party is someone I have high hopes for, or a student of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

From a moral and ethical standpoint, and in accordance with agreements, the old man would not interfere with the passage of time.

After a moment's thought, the old man gave a helpless smile, extending his aged, wrinkled arm to accept the herb. "I really can't do anything with you!"

Seeing this, Shi Guang smiled slightly, knowing that the old man had accepted his kindness and would naturally help him bear his own risks.

There's no such thing as a free lunch.

As Shi Guang pondered, he watched the old man refine the immortal herb in the blink of an eye, transforming it into a gaseous form and absorbing it into his body.

Immediately, under the soul power of a Title Douluo, the medicinal power of the immortal herb was easily absorbed, and the old man's appearance gradually became younger.

Ultimately, the old man's appearance was fixed as that of a middle-aged man, which was clearly what the old man used to look like.

It looks quite ordinary.

Time scrutinized the old man's face in his middle age and made its own judgment.

"This feels so familiar! I don't know how long it's been since I felt the vitality of my soul power."

The old man felt the surging soul power within his body, and a gleam of light appeared on his face.

He condensed his soul power to form a mirror, the azure soul power reflecting the old man's current face.

The old man's eyes showed some surprise.

"This magical herb has actually restored my appearance to that of my youth!?"

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