Douluo Continent: Azure Dragon Slays Evil, Qilin Suppresses the World

"Now, touch your last shred of conscience as a human being and tell me."

"Are you thinking of tricking me into taking you in, so you can trick me into revealing the method for absorbing spirit rings beyond the limit, and then putting your name on it and sending it out?"

"Yes, or no?"

Yu Xiaogang completely lost his temper and roared.

"You're talking nonsense! I, Yu Xiaogang, have dedicated my life to theoretical research; how could I allow you to slander me?"

"Those with low talent are failures to begin with; they're a complete waste of my potential..."

Before he could finish speaking, the crowd erupted.

A middle-aged, burly man stepped forward, his body adorned with two yellow and two purple spirit rings, and four spirit rings lit up.

"You piece of trash, who are you calling a failure? I was born with level three soul power, and now I'm a level forty-seven Soul Master. I earned it through my life and my fists."

Another person stepped forward, with two yellow and one purple spirit rings, and their three spirit rings lit up.

"I can't take it anymore! I'll get him!"

"Yes! Kill him!"

"What kind of bullshit master is he? He's just a fraud."

At least several hundred soul rings lit up, instantly surrounding the group, although most of them were first, second, or third rings.

There are very few on the Fourth or Fifth Ring Road.

But even a fierce tiger can't withstand a pack of wolves, and besides, Zhao Wuji and Flander weren't real tigers, and the crowd wasn't a real pack of wolves.

It's the busiest time of night at the Great Soul Arena, and news of what happened spread like wildfire. Anyone who knew what had happened immediately joined the battle.

The scene completely spiraled out of control. The three were surrounded and punched and kicked, with screams echoing throughout.

As for the Shrek Seven Devils? Ning Rongrong hid behind the ancient banyan tree, Tang San was being kicked around, and the others? Seeing the situation was bad, they had already run away.

Xuanqing ignored them and continued talking to himself.

"Geniuses stroll among the stars, while mediocre ones cannot even follow in their footsteps. Mediocre people must learn to walk independently, spending their lives in mediocrity, falling and getting back up."

"But a life of failure is still a life. They have the right to taste it to the end. And only when they fall to the ground and no one helps them up do fools learn how to get back up."

The crowd paused briefly.

Yes!

They are just mediocre, but that doesn't mean they are losers. Why should they be belittled by this piece of trash?

Suddenly someone shouted.

"Don't stop! What this young master said makes sense, but it's true that this thing is belittling us! I can't swallow this!"

The crowd fought even harder.

Dugu Bo walked over and patted him on the shoulder.

"Why are you lecturing them with all this logic? Might makes right. You disagree? Keep it to yourself."

Xuanqing shook his head: "Just because others are unreasonable doesn't mean we should follow suit. Principles are all in books, but how to be a good person is outside of those books."

"If I teach a non-human creature how to be a human being today, I can consider it an act of kindness for the day."

After saying this, he felt enlightened and relaxed, as if he had found the last piece of the puzzle.

Two voices suddenly rang in my mind.

[The third test of the Azure Dragon God: Questioning the Heart in the Mortal World, is complete.]

[Reward: One Azure Dragon Martial Soul exclusive spirit ring, already stored in your personal space.]

[The second test of the Qilin God: Questioning the Heart in the Mortal World, is complete.]

[Reward: Immunity to the five signs of decay.]

Xuan Qing's expression was quite interesting.

What's going on here?

If you don't like someone, just go for it. That's called going with the flow and following your heart.

Whoever makes me suffer, I'll make them suffer even more.

One should not hold back one's anger, otherwise one's Dao heart will easily become unstable.

Although Xuanqing was full of doubts, his mind was clear!

I feel there's been some change, but then again, I can't quite put my finger on it.

To be honest, he himself didn't know what the Five Signs of Decay of Celestials were. He only knew that they were signs of tribulations for cultivators, but he knew nothing about the specifics.

Moreover, there was no indication of a next test, so it seems the assessment has come to a temporary end.

Xuan Qing looked at Dugu Bo.

"Old Poisoner, could you please find us a hotel? We'll rest here. I'm really exhausted after traveling for a year and ten months."

Dugu Bo nodded, looking at his tired expression.

"No problem! The best hotel! My treat!"

The four left the street and headed towards a hotel not far away, while the screams of Yu Xiaogang and the others, along with the angry shouts of the crowd, continued.

Ning Fengzhi asked in a low voice, "Qinghe, what do you think of this kid?"

Xue Qinghe remained silent for a long time before uttering four words: "Too clear-headed."

Ning Fengzhi nodded: "Yes, he's too clear-headed, frighteningly clear-headed, awe-inspiringly clear-headed. He sees through all the myriad aspects of this mortal world."

Gu Rong frowned and said in a deep voice.

"That's precisely why we should try to win them over. If we're drawn in by the Spirit Hall, we really won't have a chance to resist."

Ning Fengzhi nodded, his expression more solemn than ever before.

"That's right. The Spirit Hall is powerful, and Pope Bibi Dong is unfathomable. Although there are rumors that she is dead, but..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but Gu Rong understood.

A thousand streams!

This is the true pillar of the Spirit Hall; with him around, the Spirit Hall will never fall.

The group returned to their hotel. Qian Renxue stood by the window, having shed her disguise, her beautiful face now filled with struggle.

She originally wanted her grandfather, Qian Daoliu, to come over.

But then I thought about it again and dismissed the idea.

She knew her grandfather's personality all too well; if he couldn't be used by the Spirit Hall, he would eliminate even the most monstrous genius.

The extent of the power behind Xuan Qing is completely unknown. That Demon Dragon Douluo looks to be only in his twenties but already has the strength of level ninety-seven.

This is definitely not the strongest person behind Xuan Qing. Even if the Spirit Hall were to send out all its forces, it would probably not fare well. Even if it could win, it would definitely suffer heavy losses.

Qian Renxue clenched her fists, having made up her mind, and turned to look into the shadows.

"Porcupinefish, serpent spear."

Two figures emerged from the shadows; they were the two Title Douluos sent to protect her.

"What are your orders, young master?"

Qian Renxue's voice was as cold as ice.

"Don't tell anyone about Xuanqing, including my grandfather, otherwise..."

Before she could finish speaking, the cold glint in her eyes sent a chill down their spines.

Serpent Spear Douluo bowed and said.

"Young Master, rest assured, we understand."

After hesitating for a moment, the Porcupine Douluo still mustered up the courage to speak.

"Young Master, if such a prodigy cannot be put to my use, he will surely become a great threat in the future!"

"How could I not know? That's precisely why we must be cautious. We should find out his background before making any plans. You investigate secretly, but don't alert him."

The two nodded and quietly disappeared.

Meanwhile, in Ning Fengzhi's room.

Gu Rong sat in the chair, tapping her fingers lightly on the armrest.

"Fengzhi, what do you think that kid would like? Money? Power? Or beautiful women?"

Ning Fengzhi gave a bitter smile.

"He seems to have everything. He can gamble away 100,000 gold soul coins without hesitation. He has a titled Douluo by his side, and even Dugu Bo treats him with great respect."

"As for beauties..."

He thought of Zi Ji; although that woman was aloof and beautiful, she treated Xuan Qing differently.

"The Demon Dragon Douluo beside him is no ordinary person."

Gu Rong sighed, "This is difficult. They won't budge, whether you use soft or hard tactics. How can we win them over?"

Ning Fengzhi pondered for a moment: "Perhaps... we should change our approach. Instead of rushing to win them over, let's first befriend them and have Rongrong follow along so they can get to know each other better."

Gu Rong's eyes lit up: "That's a good idea. Young people are easy to talk to, and Rongrong doesn't seem to dislike him."

If it were anyone else, Gu Rong would never have agreed so easily.

But when faced with a weirdo like Xuan Qing, he really had no temper at all.

The two exchanged a smile, having come up with an idea.