Douluo: Dream Overlord

"I am overjoyed to have found a true master."

Shi Guang glanced at the spirit sword and said, "But Master, let's get back to the point. We're here on business."

I didn't expect such a pleasant surprise today.

He planned to sign the contract, play a few more matches, and then leave, but he never expected to end up finding a cheap mentor.

He hadn't originally intended to become an apprentice, but during the conversation, he overheard the staff introducing the old man as a Soul Emperor skilled in using a staff, which caught his eye.

His exceptional talent has allowed him to reach the academy's current limit in staff skills, to the point that even the training instructors can no longer provide him with guidance.

Therefore, the most urgent task is to find a master of stick fighting and become his apprentice to continue to improve his stick fighting skills.

In the first season of the series, there seems to be only one master of the staff, Li Yusong from Shrek Academy. His martial soul is the Dragon Pattern Staff, and he is also a Soul Emperor.

Originally, Shi Guang's target was him, but why should the other party pay attention to him, a newcomer, and why should he teach him his unique stick technique?

All knowledge in the Douluo Continent is controlled by various families, and the knowledge that individual Soul Masters gain through hard work and struggle will not be easily passed on to others.

Shi Guang was still thinking about how to approach the other party, but just now, he suddenly realized that the old man in front of him was a good choice.

This old fellow is exhausted and looks frail. He doesn't look like he'll live for many more years. When that time comes, I can inherit his mantle without having to bear any responsibility.

"Oh right, I almost forgot about that in my excitement."

Zhang Fengshuo slapped his forehead and said, "Good disciple, and that little girl over there, come here for a moment."

Upon hearing this, the two stepped forward and stood in front of the old man.

Zhang Fengshuo took two contracts from the cabinet behind the table and handed them to the two men.

After receiving the contract, Shi Guang examined its brownish-yellow leather cover.

"Is this contract made from the skin of a soul beast?" Shi Guang asked, sensing a trace of soul power fluctuation on the skin.

"That's right, the cover is made using a hundred-year-old soul beast called the Warm Flame Beast."

Zhang Fengshuo nodded and said, "This kind of soul beast can release a certain amount of heat to burn enemies, and the animal hides made from its skin have a constant temperature effect."

As time turned the page on the contract, a powerful surge of soul energy flashed by.

He looked at the location where the soul power was emanating, which was from a mark bearing the mark of a soul palm.

"This is a unique spiritual imprint that only those at the Title Douluo level possess," Zhang Fengshuo explained. "After signing the contract, the Soul Master will establish a connection with the Title Douluo who stamped the seal."

Once a Soul Master breaches the contract, they will be locked onto by the Title Douluo's mental energy mark, and the Title Douluo will arrive to kill the breaching target upon detecting it.

Upon hearing this, a look of seriousness appeared in Shi Guang's eyes: "If I sign this contract, won't it expose me to the sight of a Title Douluo?"

"Master, you're not planning to trick me, are you? You're going to impose some unfair terms and make me work like a slave in the Soul Arena?"

"You're my apprentice, why would I betray you?"

Zhang Fengshuo rolled his eyes at Shiguang and explained, "This kind of contract is a unique ability of Title Douluo, and the rules on it are all written by Title Douluo using their mental power."

Every rule and precaution you need to follow is clearly listed above.

Don't worry! Even a titled Douluo wouldn't waste their time on a nobody like you!

"That's different," Shi Guang muttered as he carefully read through the clauses of the contract.

As the person in charge said, the above are a series of precautions such as completing monthly targets and getting eliminated in the Arena.

Warnings were also issued, including prohibitions against disclosing contract information to others and against defaming the Battle Arena.

The various contract benefits listed above are consistent with what the person in charge said.

Finally, there is a disclaimer.

Basically, if someone's strength or fame is insufficient to become a member of the God-Making Project, their promotion will be canceled by the Battle Arena, and all their benefits will be forfeited.

But time did not let its guard down; instead, it carefully and precisely read every single word.

He even used his mental energy to examine the contract from all angles to check for any loopholes.

After several fruitless attempts to investigate, he signed his name under Zhang Fengshuo's appreciative gaze.

The name signed is naturally a code name; after reaching the Title Douluo realm, one's mental power is already incredibly strong.

Even simply writing down a code name can create a spiritual connection with the signatory through a medium.

"Not bad! You're cautious enough!"

Zhang Fengshuo said with satisfaction, "Now that you've signed the contract, you're a member of the Soul Arena. Only now can I confidently teach you the staff techniques."

"Better safe than sorry."

Time handed the contract to the old man, a shadow passing over his eyes.

The instant he signed the contract, he felt as if he had a spiritual connection with something, though this connection was extremely weak.

This feeling made him extremely uncomfortable, as if someone was spying on him through the contact at any time.

"I'll have to ask my father when I get back how to block this connection between mental energies."

While Shi Guang was pondering, Ling Jian had already signed the contract and handed it to Zhang Fengshuo.

"Yes, you two will complete the entire process of the god-making project as a duo."

After putting the contract away, Zhang Fengshuo said, "From now on, you must participate in all two-person team competitions together, so that it will be easier to promote the event."

"Understood, I'll head out now."

Seeing that Zhang Fengshuo clearly wanted to say something to Shiguang but hesitated, Lingjian tactfully said, "Farewell, Senior!"

"Yes, go ahead, you're a good kid." Seeing that Lingjian was quite perceptive, Zhang Fengshuo nodded in satisfaction.

"I'll be waiting for you outside, Dream God."

Before leaving, Lingjian glanced at Shiguang and said something, then turned and left the room, closing the door behind him.

Shi Guang looked at the closed door, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

"Alright, you're quite the little devil for your age, so I'll stop beating around the bush."

Zhang Fengshuo said bluntly, "I took you as my disciple not only because I value your talent, but also because I wanted to teach you."

More than anything, I want to find someone to inherit my skills.

I cannot bear the thought of my staff techniques being lost to the world of Soul Masters, nor can I accept that I haven't earned a greater reputation.

"So, you taught me your staff techniques so that they could flourish in the world of Soul Masters?"

Time seemed somewhat surprised.

"I don't have such grand ambitions. You just need to ensure that the stick technique is not lost."

Zhang Fengshuo said with a smile, "This is a deal, a deal that will be very beneficial to you."

After I leave, train new people to pass on my staff techniques so that they won't be lost for decades. By then, my staff techniques should be widely disseminated.

In return, I will pass on to you my staff techniques, all the combat experience I've accumulated throughout my life, and my knowledge of Soul Masters. I don't think you'll refuse.

"Master, rest assured! I will definitely carry forward your staff techniques and make them great again!"

Time spoke decisively.