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

"I have heard about what happened at your college. Once the rules are established, they cannot be broken."

"How about this, I'll have Jiu'er apply for a teaching position or assistant position at your academy. Her martial soul is wine, which has unique effects and is very helpful for a soul master's cultivation. In addition, I'll personally donate 10,000 gold soul coins to your academy. I also ask Dean Flander to take good care of my daughter in the future."

Ao Ying was a shrewd person, and he quickly changed his strategy, expressing his willingness to donate 10,000 gold soul coins.

In this world, most things can be solved with money, not to mention that Flander himself is a greedy person, and the other side's students have always been in financial straits.

Not to mention, he had also heard that Shrek Academy had been fined a large sum of money and given a warning by the Spirit Hall some time ago, so the dean must be in dire need of money right now.

"On behalf of Shrek Academy, I welcome Director Ao's daughter to the position. She will be offered the same salary and benefits as all our teachers except for Teacher Yue."

Upon hearing the offer of 10,000 gold soul coins, Flander's expression turned serious, and he solemnly welcomed the offer.

This is a great deal. Not only can we get 10,000 gold soul coins for free, but we can also have an additional support-type soul master to help the children cultivate. We don't even need to pay him a salary. What a wonderful thing!

However, these words elicited strange expressions from Dai Mubai and the others. They knew that this stingy dean had never paid the academy's teachers a salary, with Teacher Yue being the only exception.

Now they still have the nerve to say they'll give others the same salary and benefits; this is clearly a scam.

However, since it was a mutually agreeable arrangement and they could benefit from it, it wasn't appropriate to point it out.

"Rongrong is too strong."

Just then, Oscar, who had been watching the battle below, exclaimed in surprise, his eyes nearly popping out of their sockets.

As a fellow support-type Soul Master, although he had also developed a skill for dodging and escaping, it was far inferior to Ning Rongrong's.

Anyway, if I were to face that big guy down there, I definitely wouldn't last long.

However, Ning Rongrong always managed to perfectly evade her opponents' attacks, even their soul skills; she was simply too strong.

Oscar's exclamation drew everyone's attention back to the battle arena below, where they were all stunned by what they saw.

"Is that child a support-type Soul Master?"

Ao Ying asked uncertainly, "The little girl's movement skills aren't particularly outstanding. Many agility-type soul masters can do that, but she hasn't used her martial soul to attack or revealed any offensive soul skills. Could she be a support-type soul master?"

If that's true, then that would be incredible.

"Yes."

Nodding slightly, Tian Hao was quite satisfied with his disciple's performance, especially seeing that Ning Rongrong was able to humble herself and slip under her opponent's legs to avoid the soul skill attack, which proved that the girl's character had been well taught.

Ning Rongrong's ability to present a character almost entirely opposite to her original destiny is not only due to the tragic circumstances of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, but more importantly, to the secret guidance of her beautiful sister-in-law.

But this is even better, since Ning Rongrong is related to the strengthening of the counterfeit version of the Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda, and is the bait to lure the Nine-Colored Goddess's divine position and herself, so the more perfect she is, the better.

"Brother, the movement technique she used is so similar to your Ghost Shadow Steps. Could she have stolen your technique?"

Xiao Wu suddenly spoke up, her expression somewhat unfriendly, believing that Ning Rongrong might have secretly learned her third brother's self-created soul skill.

Xiao Wu didn't lower her voice, so everyone heard what she said.

Dai Mubai seemed to be deep in thought. He had just felt that Ning Rongrong's movement technique was somewhat familiar. After Xiao Wu mentioned it, he immediately thought of the movement technique-type self-created soul skill that Tang San used that day. Indeed, it had many similarities.

"That's the Zixia Step that our teacher taught us, a movement technique that goes with the Zixia Meditation Method."

Zhu Zhuqing looked at Xiao Wu with displeasure, her dislike for her growing stronger.

Did you say that?

Teacher's Purple Cloud Steps are somewhat similar to your third brother's Ghost Shadow Steps, but there are countless similar soul skills in the world. My Heavenly Demon Eight Steps are also somewhat similar to Ghost Shadow Steps. Are you going to say that the Heavenly Demon Sword Saint stole your third brother's self-created soul skill?

What a wild girl who speaks without thinking.

"Xiao Wu, don't talk nonsense. Rongrong's movement technique is more advanced than my Ghost Shadow Step, but she seems to be not very proficient and there are many awkward parts."

Tang San stopped Xiao Wu, who was about to speak, and shook his head slightly. He looked solemnly at Ning Rongrong below, and also glanced at Teacher Yue on the other side.

He also noticed that Ning Rongrong's movement technique was somewhat similar to the Ghost Shadow Mystery, but it was only similar on the surface; the underlying techniques were completely different.

Moreover, Ning Rongrong's movements were far more varied than those of the Ghostly Shadow Mystery, and he hadn't noticed any repetitions so far.

"And what about her eyes? They look exactly like your Purple Demon Eyes."

Xiao Wu was still unconvinced, convinced that Ning Rongrong had secretly learned her third brother's Purple Demon Eye technique.

She already disliked Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, and her third brother had warned her to be careful of the two. Now that she was convinced that Ning Rongrong had stolen the knowledge, she was even more dissatisfied and even disgusted.

"They're different. My Purple Demon Eye is a special eye-training method, while the one Rongrong uses is just special in terms of soul power, and its effects should be more comprehensive, not just increasing eyesight."

He still shook his head. Tang San had initially suspected it too, but after carefully observing with his Purple Demon Eye, he found that it only looked the same, and was not the same in essence.

Moreover, he had personally witnessed Ning Rongrong's cultivation state every morning and afternoon during the day-night cycle over the past two weeks. Although she could also absorb the purple energy of heaven and earth, the way she absorbed it was completely different from the cultivation method of the Purple Demon Eye.

However, since it has also absorbed the purple energy of heaven and earth, it can certainly enhance eyesight when applied to the eyes.

However, the other party spread that purple soul power throughout their entire body, especially focusing on strengthening their five sense organs in the head, which should be a comprehensive enhancement.

At this moment, Tian Hao spoke up, earnestly trying to deceive people.

"There are many energies in the world. The dominant one is the primordial energy of heaven and earth, followed by various elemental forces. Since the changes in heaven and earth, there has been a special energy that is helpful for cultivating the spirit and will."

In addition to that power, a special purple energy is generated when day and night alternate and sunlight and moonlight blend together, which is also very helpful for cultivating mental power.

You must have noticed that power too, but it seems you absorbed it with your eyes, which is a good method.

When he looked at Tang San at the end, Tian Hao still maintained his gentle and refined demeanor, even with a hint of approval in his expression.

Tang San remained silent, but these words made him even more certain that this person had indeed discovered the power of the Purple Qi of Heaven and Earth.

Furthermore, the Purple Cloud Meditation Method he created was even more domineering. At least when Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing practiced in the morning, their ability to draw upon the purple energy of heaven and earth was much greater than his.

"If you have the chance, you can try to practice swordsmanship. Although the sword styles displayed by the current prodigies are not suitable for you, you can create your own. All the prodigies created their own sword styles. If they can do it, so can you."

After offering a friendly reminder, Tian Hao continued to focus his gaze on the battle below.

These words made Tang San thoughtful, and Ao Ying also looked thoughtfully at the few young men and women around him, reassessing their potential and becoming even more determined to send his daughter to Shrek Academy.

The battle lasted for a full half hour. Although it was a chase and escape, the audience did not find it boring because Ning Rongrong's dodging techniques were so agile and mysterious that many Soul Masters gained insights from them, not to mention that she was a beautiful girl.

As the battle continued, Ning Rongrong's understanding of the Purple Cloud Steps deepened, her movements became more and more agile, and she even began to possess a sense of grace.

The power-type soul master who was fighting Ning Rongrong was frustrated and annoyed. He even lost a lot of soul power and his breathing became rapid. In the end, he staggered and knelt on one knee.

This was a good opportunity to attack, and Ning Rongrong had the same idea, but when she thought of her teacher's previous words, she was cautious and did not make a move, and even took a few steps back.

"Damn, Old Z isn't fighting anymore."

Seeing that Ning Rongrong was not fooled, the power-type soul master angrily slammed his fist on the ground. The surging soul power shook the entire area. Clearly, he had been faking it and was saving his last bit of soul power to try and counterattack.

Ning Rongrong was extremely relieved to see this. Fortunately, she was cautious and did not make a move. Otherwise, being hit like that, even just the aftershock, would have been enough to affect her movements and make her vulnerable to being caught.

"Teacher, I won!"

Although Ning Rongrong was exhausted and covered in sweat after the competition, she still ran up immediately, her face full of excitement.

She had won before under her father's arrangement, but that was mainly by teaming up with others. This time, however, she relied on her own strength to wear down her opponent in a one-on-one battle and win.

"You did a great job!"

Tian Hao nodded with satisfaction and praised her. Although he emphasized not to care too much about gains and losses, since Ning Rongrong had won, he had to praise her. This was also a kind of encouragement to improve her mindset.

He didn't say those things to make the kids precocious, but rather to help them better control themselves. It's unrealistic and unnecessary to expect teenagers to be as mature as adults.

Each age group has its own lifestyle, and there's no need to force a change if there's nothing wrong with it.

Sure enough, Ning Rongrong was even more excited and felt a greater sense of satisfaction after receiving praise from her teacher.

With Ao Ying, the manager of the Great Soul Arena, assisting them, the battle arrangements were quite well-coordinated. Not only were the opponents chosen strong enough, but the timing was also carefully planned, ensuring that no two battles started at the same time, allowing everyone to watch them one by one.

However, compared to Ning Rongrong, whose main purpose was to cultivate the Purple Cloud Step, the others were really fighting, and their main purpose was to win. Therefore, whether they won or lost, it was all very quick. It wasn't until the final one-on-one battle that it was Zhu Zhuqing's turn to appear.

Her opponent was also an agility-type Soul Master, with a higher Soul Power level of 39 and more combat experience. As soon as the battle started, Zhu Zhuqing was in grave danger, but fortunately she managed to withstand it by relying on the Purple Cloud Step.

"Their movements seem somewhat different."

Flander looked puzzled. He could tell that although Zhu Zhuqing was also using the Purple Cloud Step, it felt different from the one Ning Rongrong had used before.

"It's normal. The Purple Cloud Step is just a foundation. Everyone's cultivation style will vary depending on their martial soul, soul power, fighting style, and even personality. However, the essential changes are the same. What's different is the connection and coordination between the various changes."

Currently, I have deduced 9,861 variations of the Purple Cloud Step. I estimate that once I have deduced 10,800 variations, I will be able to truly step into the spatial realm. To step into the temporal realm, I will probably need to deduce and perfect it to 129,600 variations.

Tian Hao gave his answer and took the opportunity to show off a bit.

In fact, the Purple Cloud Steps and the Eight Heavenly Demon Steps are both byproducts of his comprehension of the power of space and time. They are a direction for development, and both can be practiced to reach the spatial level.

He can even teleport himself now, but the distance is rather short, not as long as the distance of the Void Mirror, so he used the Void Mirror to travel in the past.

This boastful response drew sidelong glances from the group, and those who stayed up late were even more shocked, realizing that the sword master before them was probably a prodigy, and a low-key one at that.

I never imagined that a place like Shrek Academy would hide such a prodigy; he was kept hidden for so long.

Chapter 560 Unexpected Changes in Fate

After the individual matches, Ao Ying had his men arrange two-on-two battles for the Shrek Seven Devils, and there were no problems with that.

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing were paired up. After their previous individual practice, they had greatly improved their understanding of the Zixia Step and their movements became much more agile. Their combined combat power was greatly increased, but unfortunately, they were still defeated in the end.

It wasn't that the two weren't strong enough, but rather that their opponents were stronger, their teamwork was more seamless, and they were both control-type Soul Masters, so their defeat was to be expected.

Although the two women felt frustrated by this, they could accept it and were even more motivated.

Although they had lost before, they had nearly exhausted their opponent's soul power. If they could cultivate the Purple Cloud Steps more deeply and coordinate their efforts more effectively, they would definitely be able to win.

Next up was the combination of Oscar and Ma Hongjun. The two fought fairly well, with Oscar even using his third soul skill, sausages, to give wings and fly in mid-air throughout the fight. He also used all his strength to create sausages to help Ma Hongjun recover his soul power and fight, but he still lost.

To reiterate, both players are very strong and have excellent teamwork, but unfortunately, their opponents are even stronger and their teamwork is even more seamless.

The two of them ran back in a disheveled state, looking at someone with resentful eyes. This person was mainly responsible for their defeat this time.

If Teacher Yue hadn't specifically asked Supervisor Ao to increase the difficulty for them, they might not have failed.

"You've only failed now. If you were to encounter such an opponent outside, your fate would be death."

With a nonchalant reply, Tian Hao followed the broadcast's directions to the No. 10 Soul Arena, the arena for Tang San and Xiao Wu's duel.

Meanwhile, Manager Ao also took some time to find his daughter and gave her some instructions.

"Hello, Dean Flanders! Hello, Professor Yue!"

Ao Jiu'er greeted Flander and someone else, her beautiful eyes mainly fixed on that person, filled with intense curiosity.

Ao Jiu'er had heard from her father that this was a low-key prodigy with high moral character and enlightenment, and that she would benefit from his guidance for life.

"Your martial spirit is wine?"