When Qian Daoliu transmigrated into Douluo Continent II, even the evil spirit masters were terrified

Chapter 321 Things Don't Go As Planned

Having lived for so long, Qian Daoliu has seen far too many forces that rely on corporal punishment to control their juniors.

While corporal punishment may seem effective in the short term, it can easily breed resentment in young people, leading to outward compliance but inward rebellion, and is not a long-term solution.

He prefers to reason with people, establish rules, and win their hearts.

Having served as sect leader for so many years, Nan Shuishui was well-versed in human relationships and understood the meaning behind the words immediately.

Qian Daoliu hadn't officially recognized Nan Qiuqiu as his disciple yet; during the probationary period, she wasn't considered one of his people.

She knew in her heart that being able to stay in the Spirit Hall was already a big step forward; the rest was up to her daughter.

"Senior Qian is right."

Nan Shuishui had several thoughts running through her mind, but she didn't say much.

She straightened up and cupped her hands in a respectful gesture towards Qian Daoliu.

"Now that things are settled here, I'll take my disciples back first. If Senior Qian has any instructions in the future, just send someone to deliver the message, and I, Nan Shuishui, will have no objections."

As soon as she finished speaking, Nan Shuishui turned around and left, leading the disciples of the Earth Dragon Sect, walking steadily into the distance.

She didn't look at Nan Qiuqiu once more throughout the entire process, her back was ramrod straight, and she didn't even turn her head.

It's not that she has no worries; as the sect leader of the Earth Dragon Gate, she has an entire sect waiting for her to return and take charge.

When children travel far away, excessive reluctance to part can easily disturb the younger generation's peace of mind. It's better to leave decisively and let Nan Qiuqiu stay and seize the opportunity in peace.

A group of Earth Dragon Sect disciples followed behind Nan Shuishui. Many of them turned their heads to look at Nan Qiuqiu standing next to Qian Daoliu as they passed by, their eyes filled with envy and blessings.

Nan Qiuqiu stood there, watching her mother's figure gradually walk away, her nose slightly sore.

But then he thought about how he would soon be entering the Spirit Hall, and that bittersweet feeling instantly vanished, replaced by a heart full of anticipation.

The slight sadness brought by parting was quickly overshadowed by anticipation for the future.

"Let's go, I'll arrange accommodation for you first, and then I'll introduce you to a few people."

Qian Daoliu withdrew his gaze, called out to Nan Qiuqiu, and turned to walk towards the Spirit Hall.

Nan Qiuqiu quickly jogged to catch up, keeping half a step behind him.

After making proper arrangements for Nan Qiuqiu, Qian Daoliu left the Spirit Hall and began to wander around the continent.

He wants to find another promising talent to fill the last vacancy in the competition.

Unfortunately it backfired.

Geniuses are rare, and those who catch his eye are even rarer.

He had visited a mid-level sect in the south, where there was a nineteen-year-old Soul King with a good quality martial soul and a fast cultivation speed.

Qian Daoliu observed from the shadows for two days and discovered that this kid, relying on his talent, often bullied the lower-level disciples in the sect and stole their cultivation resources.

Many lower-ranking disciples in the sect dared not speak out against the other party's outstanding talent, and the sect's higher-ups always showed favoritism towards him.

Qian Daoliu left that very day without even showing his face.

No matter how talented a person is, you shouldn't keep someone with a wicked heart; raising them will only bring disaster.

No matter how strong they are, if they bully the weak, they will only bring endless trouble to the Spirit Hall in the future.

He also visited a Soul Master Academy in the west, where there was a twenty-year-old Soul Emperor who was calm and reliable.

Qian Daoliu had a chat with the dean and learned that the child had grown up in the academy since childhood and had been raised by the dean himself, and had long since become the dean's disciple.

Since the master and disciple had a deep bond, Qian Daoliu didn't want to poach them, so he said goodbye after a few words.

Forcibly separating a master and disciple is something Qian Daoliu would never do.

Stealing someone else's disciple not only gives others ammunition for criticism, but it may not also be a good thing for the young soul master himself.

He also visited a prominent family in the north. The young master of the family was twenty-two years old, had reached the Soul Emperor level in cultivation, and was of upright character and very proper in his dealings with others.

Qian Daoliu explained his purpose, but the other party politely declined.

He claimed to be the sole heir of the family and that he would have to take over the family affairs sooner or later, so he couldn't leave for an extended period.

With a mountain of family affairs to handle and the heavy responsibility of the family's safety resting on his shoulders, he simply couldn't spare the time to stay at the Spirit Hall for extended periods to participate in training and competitions.

Qian Daoliu understood and didn't try to persuade him further.

Qian Daoliu has never liked to force others to do things against their will; he would never do anything like cheating, deceiving, or coercing.

So after running around for almost half a month, I didn't find the person, but I did visit many famous mountains and rivers and see a lot of local customs and culture. I just used it as a way to relax.

Along the way, they saw towering peaks and treacherous mountains, passed through bustling towns, witnessed unique local customs, and occasionally stopped to observe the living conditions of ordinary soul masters in various places.

However, he was always concerned about the lack of people for the competition, and while he was having fun, his eyes kept looking for the young soul masters who appeared around him.

I just drifted along like that for ten days.

On this day, Qian Daoliu was flying in mid-air, planning to go and see the southernmost coast of the mainland.

The soul tool in his arms suddenly started vibrating and buzzing.

He took it out and saw that it was a message from Yu Mengdi, saying that the date for the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Tournament had been set, and the tournament would officially begin in five days.

Qian Daoliu shook his head helplessly.

He lost interest in sightseeing and turned back towards the Spirit Hall. In about three hours, he returned to the Spirit Hall from a thousand miles away and landed steadily at the entrance of the main hall.

Yu Mengdi, Ye Guyi, Ji Juechen, Qian Gu Batian, and Qian Gu Lingtian were already waiting at the door.

They didn't chat casually; they stood quietly, clearly having waited for quite some time.

"teacher!"

Upon seeing Qian Daoliu land, Yu Mengdi immediately went to greet him, holding a glowing soul guide screen in her hands, and handed it to Qian Daoliu.

"This is the competition schedule we just received. The overall format is similar to previous years. First, there will be preliminary rounds in each regional division, selecting 67 teams to participate in the main competition at the Spirit Hall. The main competition will start with a group round-robin tournament, with the teams with the highest scores advancing. Then, it will be a series of rounds: 67 to 32, 32 to 16, 16 to 8, 8 to 4, semifinals, and finals, and so on, all the way up."

She slowly slid her finger across the screen, pointing to each line of text and explaining it.

She reviewed these materials repeatedly, afraid of missing any key rules and suffering a great loss on the field due to unfamiliarity with them.

"The group stage has three competition modes: individual elimination, 2-2-3 strategy, and 7-on-7 team battle."

"The format for each match is determined by a draw before the game. One point is awarded for each win, and players advance based on their final rankings."

"Once we make it to the round of 16, we won't need to draw lots anymore. We'll have to play both the individual elimination rounds and the seven-on-seven team battles, and the result will be determined by the combined results."

"In the finals, all three modes must be used, and you have to win two matches to win the championship."

After explaining the rules, Yu Mengdi added a sentence, her expression becoming more serious.

"One more thing, the age limit for this competition has been changed to under 25 years old."

"In previous years, the age limit was 20, but this time it has been extended by five years."

"If older players who have been stuck at a bottleneck for many years can participate, there will probably be quite a few tough opponents emerging."