Douluo Continent: Building a Divine Kingdom Starting from the Spirit Hall

"If you can't teach people, don't talk nonsense. Don't you know the saying 'misleading the youth'?"

Glaring at Flander, who was about to say something, Tian Hao glanced at the seven boys and girls in front of him, especially the two junior disciples, and said solemnly, "Unlike real battles, the battles in the Soul Arena are mostly about stopping short of a fight. This is not a real combat experience for you, but just a friendly exchange and training."

Therefore, victory is secondary; the key is to learn from the battle, discover one's own weaknesses, and then improve upon them to enhance oneself.

In addition, one must prioritize one's own life and safety, and never risk injury or death for the sake of so-called victory, as that is not worth it.

A temporary victory means nothing. Your goal is to become a prodigy, even a god. Don't let a small victory blind you..."

Tian Hao spoke very seriously, and the others listened very attentively. Even Tang San, who had a bad impression of someone, deeply agreed with him. Only Xiao Wu didn't take it seriously.

She was naturally competitive, and she preferred winning to improving herself, so that everyone would call her Sister Xiaowu.

Tian Hao naturally noticed Xiao Wu's behavior, but he ignored it.

He had said everything he needed to say; whether others listened or not was their business. He was content as long as he could give Sister-in-law A-Wu an explanation.

After a bit of hype, everyone followed Tian Hao as he traveled to various battle arenas, watching the exciting fights while waiting for their own matches to begin.

"Old Yue, you can't be so sabotaging me."

Reaching the front, Flander secretly used his soul power to convey his grievances, filled with even more resentment.

"If your platform were a good platform, I wouldn't bother to dismantle it. But your own values ​​aren't very upright. Do you want to watch me mislead the younger generation and corrupt those children?"

Don't you even look at how many children you've ruined over the years? With Shrek Academy's admission standards, it shouldn't be difficult for them to graduate before the age of twenty, as long as they are properly taught and trained. So why didn't they all graduate?

"It's one thing to lack a simulated training ground, but to constantly instill those crooked and heretical ideas in the children—why don't you check how many of the kids who graduated from Shrek Academy are still alive and well?"

After making a sarcastic remark, Tian Hao, too lazy to waste any more words, continued leading his team forward to watch the battle, leaving a frustrated Flander behind.

"Do you think everyone is as mature as you? You don't understand the saying 'A young man who isn't reckless is a wasted youth.'"

Flanders pursed his lips and continued to follow behind.

He didn't think his ideas were wrong; in the world of Soul Masters, one had to be tough enough to avoid being bullied.

Moreover, young people should be wild enough so that they won't have regrets when they get old.

"Are all the battles at the Soto City Grand Arena this high-quality?"

After walking and looking around for a while, Ning Rongrong couldn't help but ask.

The battles here are very exciting, no less so than those in New Heaven Fighting City and Snow Peak City. The fights are all very intense and worth watching.

"I hadn't noticed until you pointed it out, how come all the battles in the Great Soul Arena are being fought so well today?"

Dai Mubai realized what was happening and was also puzzled.

Ma Hongjun and Oscar shared the same question. They were regulars at the Soto Grand Arena and knew very well what the battles there were like—a mix of good and bad, but today's were all very exciting.

Is it because of you, teacher?

Zhu Zhuqing suddenly looked at the teacher walking ahead and asked a question. She had noticed before that the teacher's route was very strange, seemingly without any pattern, and sometimes even led them back.

In addition, the speed of travel was sometimes fast and sometimes slow.

I didn't understand it at first, but now I'm starting to get it.

Everyone turned to look at that person and realized what the problem was.

"After I came in, I used my sword domain to cover the entire Great Soul Arena to filter out some of the dross, so as not to offend your eyes and waste your time."

After casually replying, Tian Hao stopped and looked at a middle-aged man who had been following him for a while.

When the middle-aged man saw Tian Hao looking over, he realized that his stalking had been discovered, so he gracefully walked forward.

"I am Ao Ying, the manager of the Soto Great Soul Arena. May I ask your name?"

"Yue Buqun".

After replying, Tian Hao looked at the middle-aged man in front of him with surprise.

"You can sense my sword domain?"

Although he expanded his sword domain, he suppressed it very low, making it difficult to be detected. He never expected that this person would discover it.

"I was fortunate enough to comprehend sword intent at the Illusionary Sound Academy, and I also happen to have a mental perception ability. I had a vague feeling about it before, so I came down to check. I never expected to meet a master of swordsmanship like you. It is truly an honor for me and the Soto Grand Arena."

Ao Ying bowed respectfully and then asked, "Mr. Yue, is there anything I can do for you?"

As a swordsman who has grasped the essence of swordsmanship, one would naturally be overjoyed to encounter such swordsmanship. If one could receive guidance from such a person, one might be able to make a breakthrough and benefit from it for life.

"There is indeed something I need to discuss. The students from our academy are coming to your Great Soul Arena for training. Could you please help arrange some strong opponents for them so they can gain better experience?"

Looking at Ao Ying and then at the little ones behind him, Tian Hao made a request.

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing were alright, but Dai Mubai and the others looked dejected, realizing that their days in the Great Soul Arena were about to become difficult.

Flanders almost cried. He had hoped to make a little money from this, but who would have thought that the other person would pull such a stunt.

"This is simple."

Ao Ying nodded, then waved to a staff member of the Soul Arena not far away. After the staff member came over, he briefly explained the situation, and then the staff member quickly left.

"Thank you. You can come with me to the Great Soul Arena in the future. How much you can learn from my Sword Domain depends on your own destiny."

After thanking Ao Ying, Tian Hao enveloped him with his sword domain, making Ao Ying immediately feel as if ten thousand swords were upon him, causing a strong stinging sensation in his skin and bones, and cold sweat poured out instantly.

"Thank you for your guidance, Mr. Yue."

Although he was in great pain, Ao Ying forced himself to express his gratitude and even seemed quite excited.

It hurts a bit, but having the opportunity to face such a sword domain directly is of immeasurable benefit to one's sword cultivation, and with good luck, one might even be able to comprehend the sword domain itself.

How could he not be excited by such an opportunity?

After this little incident, Tian Hao continued to lead the little ones around, but the way they looked at him changed; Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing were even more admiring.

The teacher is amazing!

After wandering around for a short while, Ning Rongrong's name came over the loudspeaker in the main arena, instructing her to go to the 21st branch arena to participate in the competition. She was also the first person among them to take the stage that night.

As Tian Hao led the group toward the 21st branch arena, he addressed them.

"In addition to what I mentioned before, when facing a powerful opponent, we need to have a gradual approach to our goals."

The first goal is to save your life, the second goal is to protect yourself, the third goal is to ensure you don't lose, and the fourth goal is victory.

Take it slow. You're still young. There's no need to be obsessed with temporary victories. A genius's invincible spirit isn't cultivated through countless wins. A temporary setback is nothing. The key is what you can learn from it..."

Everyone listened attentively, with Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing being the most attentive, taking it all to heart.

"Teacher, I'm going down now."

Upon arriving at the No. 21 Battle Arena, Ning Rongrong nodded to someone and headed towards the entrance, preparing for the upcoming battle.

"People in the Soul Master world are too impetuous; there are very few good teachers like you."

Having barely adapted to the feeling of being enveloped by the Sword Domain, Ao Ying stepped forward to the edge of the railing and looked down at the arena below, sighing with emotion.

"Besides improving strength, the improvement of one's spiritual realm is even more important in cultivation. Unfortunately, many people are too eager for quick success and instant benefits, focusing only on improving their soul power level and strength, while neglecting the perfection of their mind."

Especially when children are young and their minds are not fully developed, they need a comprehensive education to guide them onto the right path.

Unfortunately, many Soul Master academies only teach children fighting and killing techniques and philosophies, and some even encourage children to cause trouble. It's easy to imagine what kind of Soul Masters would emerge from such academies, which is also the root cause of the chaos in the Soul Master world.

The current situation is primarily the responsibility of all Soul Master academies, followed by the aristocratic families and sects.

Unfortunately, a vicious cycle had already formed. The Holy Spirit Sword Saint wanted to change this cycle, but he had too many enemies to face.

With a sigh, Tian Hao spoke of the true nature of the current Soul Master world.

In his past life, he liked many songs, such as "Young and Promising." Young people might not feel much when they hear it, but adults often feel something after listening to it.

“What you say is very true, sir. I am not afraid to admit that I made many mistakes when I was young. Looking back now, I feel both amused and ashamed, and I regret it.”

Ao Ying wholeheartedly agreed, and couldn't help but recall his youth.

When we're young, we're all full of vigor, especially when we have a lot of power. Unfortunately, once we make a mistake, there's no going back.

"But the defining characteristics of young people are just one word: drive and arrogance. If they don't have drive and arrogance, what kind of young people are they?"

Flanders, who had remained silent until now, couldn't help but retort, still firmly adhering to his teaching philosophy.

"I didn't say that young people can't be arrogant or have drive. Rather, everything has its limits. If you grasp it well, everyone will be happy. If you don't, it will be a tragedy. Our lives are about grasping that right balance. That's why some people are happy all their lives and some people are miserable all their lives."

However, the kind of life one chooses to live is a personal decision. Outsiders can offer advice, but they cannot make the decision for one another, because ultimately, one has to bear the consequences.

As teachers, and as experienced individuals, guiding students on how to strike the right balance is one of our responsibilities, and its importance is no less than teaching self-cultivation.

Students should not only become physically strong, but also mentally strong.

After saying this, Tian Hao stopped talking and looked down at the competition area, where the disciple had already entered the arena.

Judging from her physique, her opponent is a strength-type Soul Master, whose movement speed is probably not very agile, making her a perfect match for Ning Rongrong's first real battle.

Ning Rongrong first condensed a ball of purple-blue Zixia Soul Power in her palm, and then, under the cover of the Zixia Soul Power, manifested the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul. She then added her second Soul Skill to herself, immediately increasing her speed and agility by forty percent.

With this enhancement, performing the Purple Cloud Step will be much easier, not to mention that the Purple Cloud Soul Power can also enhance various senses, especially eyesight, which will help to dodge the opponent's attacks.

With the support of her second soul skill and Zixia soul power, Ning Rongrong engaged in a fierce battle with her opponent, using her petite stature to dodge left and right, and even crawling under her opponent.

Although it was a bit of a mess, I managed to perfectly evade my opponent's attacks time and time again.

Today, Ning Rongrong specially wore a tight leather outfit to maximize her agility. She even tied her hair up, otherwise, if her opponent grabbed her hair, she would not only lose, but might also have a large clump of hair pulled out.

These were all tips from her teacher, and she kept them in mind.

"I admire Mr. Yue's profound understanding of education. Here's the thing: I have a daughter that you should have met. She works part-time at the front desk, handling registration. She's quite talented; she's a food-type Soul Master."

I would like to request that my daughter be allowed to serve by your side for a period of time. She does not need to teach you; I simply wish she could sit in on your instruction of your students.

Ao Ying found his ideas more agreeable and immediately brought up his daughter, hoping to learn some new concepts from this man.

"Don't ask me, that's his business. Go talk to him."

Pointing to Flander beside him, Tian Hao was too lazy to care about such things; as long as Flander agreed, he wouldn't mind.

"Uh-huh!"

Seeing Ao Ying looking over, Flander cleared his throat and puffed out his chest.

"Our Shrek Academy has very high admission standards, and we only accept monsters."

He is very principled in this regard, preferring quality over quantity.

Moreover, the academy already has seven students, and their martial spirits are of high quality, enough to form a team, so there is little need for new students.