In Douluo Continent, his martial soul mutated into Blue Silver Grass.

Chapter 242 Lin Hai VS Yang Wudi, a dazzling 100,000-year soul ring

"However, building it into a top-tier advanced soul master academy on this continent is not something that I, a mere Title Douluo, can achieve."

"The teacher is right. To become a top-tier advanced soul master academy on the continent and join the ranks of the continent's leading soul master forces, we need not only high-rise buildings, such as the foundation of powerful figures like Title Douluo, but also the foundation of the most basic pillars, such as us soul master students, and the middle-level buildings like educators are also indispensable."

"Without any one of them, a tall building cannot be built."

"In addition, to make this building more perfect and aesthetically pleasing, we need all kinds of talents to join us."

"Clearly, Clan Chief Yang, your Po clan has such talented individuals."

"Because you are the Breaking Clan, a clan renowned for its medicine on this continent. In addition, your martial spirit is also extremely powerful."

"Hmph, even if you praise our Yang family so highly, I will not agree."

"Please leave!" Yang Wudi said politely.

"So? Because of the Haotian Sect incident, the once-powerful Po clan has lost its edge?" Lin Hai said meaningfully, swirling his teacup.

Yang Wudi was hit where it hurt, but he didn't dare to react because the two Title Douluos were looking at him with narrow eyes.

"Hmph!" Even Yang Wudi, with his good temper, couldn't hold back any longer. Moreover, he had been in a bad temper for a long time, so he had no choice but to let out a cold snort.

"However, I hope Chief Yang can take my words to heart."

"The current Beast Academy is still relatively pure, with only my teachers Meng Shu and Dugu Bo, both titled Douluo, remaining."

"This kid actually dares to call Meng Shu and Dugu Bo by their full names. It seems I underestimated him!" Yang Wudi thought to himself.

"We invite you to join the Beast Academy. Your Broken Clan is an elder."

"Furthermore, I think you should understand one thing: an academy is an academy, and a sect is a sect."

"Our Advanced Soul Master Academy is a place where we can discuss and handle incidents together. Our goal is to cultivate more and better talents for the mainland, and we also hope to use our own strength to maintain peace."

"Although there are different levels within the academy, we will never tolerate bullying. We only have respect for powerful Soul Masters."

Okay! Lin Hai is just saying whatever comes to mind. Their Beast Academy does try to avoid bullying, but they don't go overboard with it.

Excellent Soul Masters are those who stand out from the competition.

Lin Hai's words were eloquent, but Yang Wudi only believed part of them. They were both shrewd and experienced; they knew each other's true intentions.

However, Yang Wudi was still slightly tempted. The recruitment of a Title Douluo force, especially two Title Douluos, seemed quite appealing to him intuitively.

He needs to be observed further.

To be honest, among the four single-attribute clans, Yang Wudi's Yang family suffered quite a bit during the Spirit Hall's purge back then, but in recent years, they have lived the best among the four single-attribute clans.

Because they have excellent alchemy skills, the income from this skill is higher than that of the blacksmithing profession of the Power Clan.

However, the Po clan's alchemy also has a drawback: they sometimes use poisonous herbs, which inevitably leads to them being poisoned.

……

"When you invite us to join your Beast Academy, will we be treated as equals, rather than in a rigidly hierarchical manner?"

"They are equals, but the stronger one should naturally receive some preferential treatment."

"Yes! I understand." Yang Wudi nodded.

In the Douluo Continent, strength is paramount, a fact that Yang Wudi is well aware of.

"So..."

"Are you able to withstand the pressure from the Spirit Hall?" Yang Wudi looked at Lin Hai with a scrutinizing gaze.

"The reason why our Breaking Clan lives in seclusion here is because we are on the Spirit Hall's blacklist."

"We had hoped that the other two of the top three sects, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Blue Lightning Tyrant School, would lend a helping hand, but they compromised in the face of the Spirit Hall and acquiesced to the Spirit Hall's actions."

"If even the three upper sects are in such a state, then can your newly emerging Beast Academy withstand the pressure from the Spirit Hall?"

"Hehe!" Lin Hai smiled.

"Our Beast Academy has already established an alliance with His Highness the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has also joined us."

"You need not worry that this alliance is not strong enough. The three of us are deeply involved and will not easily betray it."

"Regardless of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, our academy has a very deep relationship with the Heaven Dou Empire." Lin Hai clasped his hands together, leaned forward, rested his elbows on his knees, and looked directly at Yang Wudi.

"Clan Chief Yang, what do you think?"

"..." Yang Wudi fell into deep thought.

Seeing that Yang Wudi remained unmoved, Lin Hai prepared to unleash his ultimate move.

After all, Lin Hai had prepared that thing for Yang Wudi long ago. It was just a matter of time.

Lin Hai had planned to give it to Yang Wudi after persuading him, in order to deepen their relationship. However, it seems that Yang Wudi is still unmoved, so Lin Hai has no choice but to do so.

Lin Hai had already given the Medicine King the opportunity to gradually improve his strength, as he was dealing with his own family.

Lin Hai also gave up the immortal-grade item that was originally intended for Ning Fengzhi, intending to keep it for Xiao Jiayue.

Through this period of observation, Lin Hai gained a deeper understanding of Ning Fengzhi, realizing that he was a complete opportunist who prioritized profit above all else.

If the Spirit Hall were to use coercion and enticement in the future, they might very well betray him and Qian Renxue.

However, before unleashing his ultimate move, Lin Hai decided to make one last attempt.

Lin Hai calmly observed the robust old man before him. "Senior Yang Wudi, how about we make a bet?"

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo's expression immediately turned strange. Based on his understanding of Lin Hai, he knew that Lin Hai was probably up to something.

Meng Shu calmly stroked his long beard.

Dugu Yan covered her mouth with her hand, trying not to laugh out loud. She already knew about Lin Hai's sixth spirit ring from Dugu Bo.

They all knew that Lin Hai was never one to suffer a loss.

However, although Lin Hai's method was old-fashioned, it was obviously very effective, especially on someone like Yang Wudi who was arrogant and stubborn.

If it weren't for the presence of two Title Douluos, he wouldn't be in this state now.

Yang Wudi snorted coldly, "I admit you're a genius, already a Soul King at such a young age, but if this talent is all you're relying on, are you even qualified to bet with me!"

Lin Hai smiled calmly, "Senior, you dare not?"

"Hahahaha, what a joke! What wouldn't I, Yang Wudi, dare to do?"

Yang Wudi said with a rather dismissive tone, "Bet? Bet on how many rounds you can last against me?"

Lin Hai shook his head. "No, I want to make a bet with you, senior. If I defeat you, I don't want anything else, just a favor. If I lose, my Beast Academy will unconditionally grant you any request. How about that?"

After Lin Hai announced the bet, Yang Wudi turned to look at Meng Shu and Dugu Bo.

Meng Shu and Dugu Bo still showed no intention of stopping Lin Hai.

This scene moved Yang Wudi.

What gives Lin Hai the confidence to challenge him? And the two titled Douluo seem to be letting him have his way, showing no concern for Lin Hai whatsoever.

Yang Wudi turned to look at the composed Lin Hai, and felt a sense of bewilderment.

……

"Senior, have you made up your mind?" Lin Hai asked Yang Wudi.

"Hmph, fine, let's bet."

"I want to see what makes you think you can beat me. If you can beat me, not just one thing, but ten or a hundred, even my old life is yours." Faced with Lin Hai's continued provocation, he wouldn't be Yang Wudi if he hesitated.

"Come on, follow me to the Yang family's martial arts training ground!"

Lin Hai smiled slightly. His goal had been achieved; all that remained was a contest of strength.

……

On the training ground, Lin Hai and Yang Wudi stood on opposite sides. Lin Hai greeted Yang Wudi with the respect due to a junior, saying, "Junior Lin Hai, a level 63 Control-type Battle Soul Emperor, humbly requesting guidance from senior."

Level 63? A question mark immediately appeared in Yang Wudi's mind. Wasn't the news that was circulating some time ago that this kid was a Soul King?

However, he didn't have time to think further and immediately said coldly, "Yang Wudi, a level 82 Power Attack Type Battle Soul Douluo."

The martial spirits were released from both of them simultaneously in an instant.

The martial spirit appeared in Yang Wudi's hand, a spear as long as a twelve-foot-long monk.

The spear was entirely black, gleaming with a cold luster. The shaft was eight feet long, and the wide spearhead was a full four feet long. The shaft was as thick as a normal person's arm. Two yellow, two purple, and four black spirit rings—eight in perfect proportion—appeared on the spear at the same time, shining around the twelve-foot-long spear and instantly radiating an incomparably dazzling brilliance.

Having acquired the spear, Yang Wudi did not immediately attack. As an elder and a Soul Douluo, he naturally waited for Lin Hai to fully unleash his martial spirit before taking action.

"Come on, kid, let me see just how talented you really are!"

Lin Hai understood Yang Wudi's mindset at that moment, and he calmly released his martial spirit.

A flash of blue-gold light appeared, and a Blue Silver Grass leaped out from Lin Hai's right palm. Immediately afterward, his six spirit rings, which perfectly symbolized his identity, quietly emerged and pulsed around Lin Hai's body.

No one has ever been unsurprised after seeing a 100,000-year-old spirit ring, and Yang Wudi was no exception.

Seeing the brilliant red light, his previously only slightly concerned gaze suddenly turned serious. Although his opponent was only a Soul Emperor, the fact that an impossible 100,000-year Soul Ring was displayed on his opponent caused the last trace of contempt in his heart to fade away.

The golden-patterned 100,000-year soul ring was like a bomb, causing an uproar in the Yang family's training ground.

"No way!!"

"It's a 100,000-year spirit ring!!"

"And it's the sixth spirit ring, which is a 100,000-year spirit ring."

"This is simply inhumane!"

"And also, look, his fourth spirit ring is really black."

"Do such geniuses really exist?"

"..."

……

"Holy crap, when did Ah Hai become a Soul Emperor? And what the hell is that 100,000-year Soul Ring?!"

Meng Yiran remained silent, but the expression on her face as she covered her mouth undoubtedly revealed her true thoughts.

"That kid Lin Hai, no wonder he asked me about my cultivation level before, he was waiting for me all along!"

"Dugu Yan, did you already know all along, just waiting to see us make a fool of ourselves?" Feng Xiaotian said, seeing that Dugu Yan didn't show much shock.

"Hehehe, you saw right through me!"

Feng Xiaotian's face darkened as he looked at Dugu Yan, who showed absolutely no acting skills.

……

"Kid, you've got some skills. But I want to tell you that there's a difference of two major realms between a Soul Douluo and a Soul Emperor! That's not something a 100,000-year soul ring can make up for."

"I admit you might become stronger than me in the future, but now is not the time for you."

Lin Hai noticed that when Yang Wudi grasped his thick, dark iron spear, he became a completely different person. All his previous emotional changes seemed to have vanished at that moment, and all his energy and spirit were completely concentrated in the iron spear in his hand.

Lin Hai was not a stupid person. After discovering this, his expression became solemn. Being able to focus entirely on his martial spirit, with nothing but his spear, had already taught him a lot. Today's battle was bound to be extremely difficult.

Moreover, Yang Wudi... was someone who, with the body of a Soul Douluo, fought against the Serpent Spear Douluo without being at a disadvantage.

Yang Wudi looked coldly at Lin Hai, "Are you ready?"

For him, no matter who his opponent is, it won't affect his mindset. Only by maintaining an unwavering belief in victory and not letting any aspect of his opponent affect his emotions can he unleash his strongest "break" at the peak of his momentum. Invincible and unbreakable, the first thing to hypnotize is oneself.

"Please, senior." Lin Hai called out in a low voice, and with a slight movement of his body, countless Blue Silver Emperors surged out from around him.

Lin Hai's courage to challenge Yang Wudi head-on was not without reason. Combining his knowledge from his past life with his present, Lin Hai knew that all the abilities of the Breaking Clan were focused on offense, and as a control-type Soul Master, he would have a significant advantage due to his restrictive abilities.

The key to his victory or defeat lies in whether he can contain Yang Wudi and break through Yang Wudi's momentum with his restrictive skills.

"Haa!" Yang Wudi shouted suddenly, swinging his spear forward. The moment the spear tip pointed directly at Lin Hai, he seemed to merge with the spear. The powerful aura that suddenly rose and burst forth made Lin Hai feel as if he had been plunged into a world of slaughter.

Lin Hai had not yet entered the City of Slaughter for training, and he could not completely resist this murderous aura.

Yang Wudi's incomparably sharp and terrifying aura rushed straight towards Lin Hai's chest. His body followed the spear, without any unnecessary movements, thrusting straight towards Lin Hai's chest.

The Blue Silver Emperor moved. With the flash of Lin Hai's second spirit ring, the Blue Silver Emperor martial spirit skill, Starlight Vine Chain, was activated.

The Blue Silver Emperors, glowing with starlight, swarmed out and suddenly coiled around Yang Wudi's body.

Yang Wudi seemed oblivious to the Blue Silver Emperor branches shimmering with blue, green, and gold light. His movements remained unchanged, and his gaze remained fixed on Lin Hai. His aura continued to rise.

Almost instantly, Lin Hai realized how terrifying Yang Wudi was. Yang Wudi's first spirit ring also lit up, and a burst of explosive energy suddenly erupted from his body. The Starlight Blue Silver Emperors that were originally wrapped around him were scattered and flew away, unable to complete their skill effects.

Yang Wudi's aura reached its peak during the explosion. Lin Hai clearly felt that his body became sluggish in the face of that terrifying aura, and in his mind, it was as if he had been pierced through by that terrifying spear.

"Fifth Soul Skill, Dark Gold Thrust Formation!"

Yang Wudi's body crashed heavily into the Dark Gold Blue Silver Emperor, which instantly rose up and transformed into a wall. The explosive force collided with the Blue Silver Emperor, producing a series of teeth-grinding sounds.

In order to stop the unstoppable Yang Wudi, Lin Hai had no choice but to use his fifth soul skill.

(End of this chapter)