Why are all of us who transmigrated at the same time demons?

Scholars may lack martial prowess, but Loran does. As for wealth, with both martial prowess and knowledge, he has no fear of not making money.

Therefore, Loran gathered some familiar scholars and established the Douluo Continent Intellectual Society, and founded the society's journal, the main journal "Heavenly Questions".

The association includes many branches, such as the Martial Soul Research Branch, which specializes in Martial Soul research, and its publication, "Martial Soul Theory".

The Tiangong Branch, specializing in the research of soul guide devices, publishes the journal "The Origin of All Machines".

The Ancient Explorers Branch, specializing in the study of ancient civilizations, publishes its journal, "Ancient Exploration Monthly".

The Soul Beast Research Society, which specializes in the study of soul beasts, publishes the journal "The Way of Ten Thousand Beasts".

The Pharmacist Branch, specializing in pharmacology, publishes the journal "The Principles of Yin and Yang".

With Loran's strong support, the entire Intellectual Society was established by a large number of scholars.

Loran serves as the president of the Intellectual Society, providing military protection for the entire society. At the same time, he leads the society to transform its knowledge into wealth, from Soul Weapon factories to Soul Beast breeding, and from think tank consulting to commercial sponsorship.

In the past, scholars in the Douluo Continent had thought of these ideas, but the biggest problem was the lack of military force.

For example, in the case of so-called think tank consulting, if you don't have military backing, you might face mandatory service requests from certain individuals.

A Soul D weapon factory? If it doesn't have any powerful backing, some Soul Master factions' merchant guilds might forcibly acquire it.

In the eyes of the Soul Master nobles, you people who know a little bit of sour knowledge deserve to serve them, hold shares? Want freedom?

Dream on. Giving you a little salary is already a favor from the Soul Master. Perhaps the Master, in a moment of great mercy, might take you in as his retainers.

As for scholars from noble families, they are mostly dabbling in such pursuits and have no interest in building a force that could cause a major political upheaval. Researchers who are Soul Masters are mostly proud of their work and would not lower themselves to argue or exchange ideas with what they consider ants.

The intellectual debate has caused a huge uproar on the mainland, affecting the interests of countless people.

For example, the Seven Treasures Sect, which commands the largest merchant guild on the continent, is a prime example. The Intellectual Association's business first impacts the Seven Treasures Sect's business. Ning's refined and gentlemanly image is merely a facade; he is both a major businessman and the leader of a large violent organization, and such a person is incredibly ruthless.

Then there are some Soul Master organizations, such as advanced Soul Master academies and Martial Soul sects. Even though most of the research results of their branches circulate internally, the theoretical research of the Martial Soul Research Association still offended them and affected their monopoly on Soul Master cultivation knowledge.

As a result, all sorts of threats, probing, and obstructions came rushing in.

What should we do in this situation?

Friends come with wine, jackals come with shotguns.

Intellectual societies willing to cooperate will naturally be happy to do so, as having more friends means having more options, while the aggressive, baring-fanged waiting party is none other than Loran's golden fist the size of a sandbag.

Ultimately, Yu Zhen became the scapegoat due to pressure from the sect and instigation from various forces. When Yu Luomian was carried back to the Blue Lightning Dragon Clan's territory on the verge of death, it caused a huge uproar within the sect.

Disbelief, shame, and anger—all sorts of emotions resonated within this closed and conservative clan power.

Initially, most of the clansmen felt that since Yu Xiaogang possessed such formidable strength, it would be best to recall him to the sect and have him acknowledge his ancestry. After all, it would be a waste to leave behind a titled combatant.

However, after the clan learned that Loran had announced to the whole world that he had severed ties with the Blue Lightning Dragon Clan and changed his surname from Yu to Loran, the direction of public opinion in the clan took a 180-degree turn.

Everyone agreed that since the other party had already formed such a deep grudge with the Blue Lightning Dragon Clan and could not be recalled, they must be eliminated completely.

We must act quickly and kill him before he becomes stronger. Otherwise, if we allow a male with titled strength and the bloodline of the Blue Lightning Dragon Clan to roam freely, and who is full of resentment towards the clan, will the Blue Lightning Dragon still be the number one beast spirit in the world many years later?

Meanwhile, external forces seized the opportunity to instigate, making the pressure on Yu Zhen even heavier.

Finally, after Yu Mian awoke, Yu Zhen had a long talk with his younger brother. After the conversation, Yu Zhen finally decided to take matters into his own hands and clean up the mess.

Looking at the imposing thunder dragon coiled outside the headquarters of the Intellectual Society, Loran smiled disdainfully.

Let's strike once to avoid a hundred blows. Let's use the prestige of Jade Thunder Douluo as a stepping stone to awe the world!

Chapter 47 Martial Soul: Dragon Fighting

"Get that unfilial brat Yu Xiaogang out here. I don't have time for you ants."

Yu Zhen immediately used his Martial Soul True Body. With the blessing of the Dragon Transformation Secret Technique, Yu Zhen looked no different from a real Blue Lightning Dragon.

This giant dragon was over thirty meters long from head to tail, making Yu Mian's ten-meter-long Martial Soul True Body seem like a small snake in comparison.

Nine Soul Orbs, matching the optimal ratio of "yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black, black," floated on the dragon's body like jade ornaments. The dragon's whiskers and hair stood on end, its body was surrounded by lightning, and its eyes emitted a destructive white light. Any roar it let out was like thunder rolling in the sky.

“I’ve been right next to you for a while now, what are you yelling for, you old devil?” Loran appeared out of thin air, standing behind Yu Zhen.

Yu Zhen turned his dragon head and looked at the tiny figure behind him that resembled a humanoid golden holy dragon. A complex emotion flashed in his dragon eyes.

However, as the sect leader and clan head, Yu Zhen had to fulfill his duties. He felt that Luo Lan had gone too far by crippling his own uncle and the sect's second-in-command, declaring a change of surname and name to the world, and humiliating the Blue Lightning Clan; he could no longer easily forgive her.

“Xiao Gang, come back with me. As long as you apologize to the clan and accept some punishment, I guarantee no one will have any objections.”

"At that time, you will be the young sect master and young clan leader of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan. When I get old, the position of sect master and clan leader will be yours, and no one can shake it, not even your eldest brother or your second uncle."

Out of his duty as a father and clan leader, Yu Zhen gave one last piece of advice.

"Enough talk, let's get started! Let me see the true power of Thunder Douluo."

Loran's eyes remained unwavering; he held no particular opinion of the Blue Lightning Dragon Clan. Why not take over such an existing power if he could?

But it would be too much of a loss to expect Loran to return to the Blue Lightning Sect by acting like a grandson and admitting defeat, and even if he returned, he would only be a crown prince.

As for blood ties? What does a possessed demon have to talk about blood ties? Does he think that if he serves the Yu family like a slave, Yu Xiaogang will abandon her hatred for taking his body? And since he and Yu Xiaogang are enemies, why is he playing this game of mutual kinship with the Yu family?

The reason why Loran was willing to stay with the Li family as a son in the urban world was because the Li family had indeed done their best to help him. Loran didn't mind giving the Li family a hand on his way to the top.

Can Blue Lightning Dragon Clan?

Foolish! Even after defeating the entire Blue Lightning Dragon Clan, you will still be mine.

"When choosing a target for possession in the future, it's best not to have too many unbreakable emotional ties, otherwise it will be a big problem to deal with afterwards," Loran thought to himself.

Seeing that Luo Lan wouldn't even call him "father," a hint of disappointment flashed in Yu Zhen's large dragon eyes.

"Stubborn!"

The cunning Yu Zhen made his move without warning. His dragon scales and whiskers bristled, and countless lightning branches shot out from his body, transforming into a vast net of lightning that covered a large part of the sky. Yu Zhen intended to use an area-of-effect attack to block Loran's agile escape techniques.

Fifth Soul Skill: Thunderous Strike

"It has enough speed but not enough power. I can only give this soul skill a score of 5 out of 10." Loran transformed into a golden streak of light and displayed a brilliant maneuver in the air.

Like a gazelle leaping over horns, he pierced through the lightning-blocked nets with perfect timing and posture, effortlessly leaving the coverage of the four lightning strikes, quickly approaching Yu Zhen's massive dragon body, and even having time to comment on Yu Zhen's soul skills.

"Arrogant! Sixth Soul Skill - Heaven-Shattering Dragon Roar"

Yu Zhen took a deep breath, preparing to unleash a powerful sonic attack soul skill with no blind spots.

"Idiot, do you think this is a video game? Taking turns using skills?"

Loran moved like a golden lightning bolt, accelerating instantly as he approached Yu Zhen, arriving at the edge of Yu Zhen's enormous dragon mouth.

Loran clamped his jaws shut on Yu Zhen's martial spirit true form, and with a sudden snap, the dragon's roar that should have shattered the atmosphere was not released, but instead exploded in the throat and mouth.

"When it comes to body size, bigger isn't always better."

Seeing Yu Zhen's face covered in blood, Luo Lan aimed a punch at the center of the dragon's body and unleashed a powerful strike.

"Sacred Dragon Fist Technique, Third Form: Sacred Dragon Heavenly Throne Seal"

It was as if a colossal golden dragon had ascended to the heavens, coiling itself into the stars. A star-shaped seal, resembling the dragon's body, slammed down upon the thunder dragon's scales.

"That's how the fist mark is used."

A giant dragon, as large as a small mountain, crashed to the ground, creating a huge crater in the desolate land outside the Council of Wisdom, sending soil and rocks flying everywhere.

Yu Zhen coughed up dragon blood and bits of internal organs with a loud waa, feeling as if his stomach had been shattered by that punch.

Loran remained unmoved by joy or sorrow. After exchanging ideas with scholars, he further refined his Golden Holy Dragon Armor.

Moreover, his martial soul breathing theory was recognized by many scholars. After working together to improve it, Loran created a brand-new martial soul cultivation method - the External Scenery Method.

Since a martial soul can absorb the vital energy of heaven and earth through breathing, instead of breathing with the martial soul, why not breathe with the heaven and earth through the martial soul? Loran also drew inspiration from Sage Mode in Naruto and the unity of man and nature in urban Loran to create the External Scenery Technique.

Heaven and earth are the external landscape, the martial spirit is the bridge between heaven and earth connecting the inside and outside, and the primordial elixir is the internal driving force that regulates the internal landscape of the human body.

With the help of the Golden Holy Dragon Armor, Loran can breathe in harmony with the heavens and earth, and every move he makes borrows the power of heaven and earth, carrying the power to shatter mountains.

Even if Tang Hao and Qian Liu were to come, it wouldn't be very likely that Luo Lan could compete with him now. Perhaps he is still a bit different from these demigods in terms of life level, but in terms of direct combat power, Luo Lan has already stepped into the realm of Douluo God.

The reason why Loran did not kill Yu Zhen with one punch was simply because he was collecting data on the titled Blue Lightning Dragon Martial Soul "True Dragon Blood". Now that the data collection is complete, Loran does not intend to hold back.

Realizing that his massive body was no match for the concentrated essence of Loran, Yu Zhen began to compress his Martial Soul True Body. His original size of over thirty meters instantly condensed to a dozen meters. Although his size had shrunk, his power had increased significantly.

Eighth Soul Skill: Dragon Soars Through Thunder Explosion

A thunder dragon, several meters long, carrying dark clouds and lightning, lunged at Loran at a speed far exceeding its size.

"Holy Dragon Fist Technique - Fourth Form - Extreme Speed ​​Lightning Fist"

Loran unleashed a punch with lightning speed, countless fist imprints booming in the air, and terrifying shockwaves sweeping across the sky and the ground. This time, it was Loran's turn to counter the enemy's speed with an area-of-effect attack.

The eighth soul skill granted Yu Zhen divine speed and also made his physical body more durable, greatly enhancing his defense.

However, faced with the overwhelming and densely packed fist imprints, Yu Yuanzhen's nearly ten-meter-tall frame was still too large, making it impossible for him to perform various extreme maneuvers like Loran.

However, he dared not unleash his Martial Soul True Form to use a smaller body. Strictly speaking, the Martial Soul True Form is a Soul Master's ultimate move. A Soul Master who uses the Martial Soul True Form will experience a qualitative change in combat power. However, after using the Martial Soul True Form, the Soul Master will fall into a 7-day period of weakness, during which all attributes (attack, defense, speed, etc.) will be reduced by 50%.

Zhao Ji once emphasized that for experts above the Soul Saint level, the Martial Soul True Body is a desperate measure. As for why Tang Buddha was able to use the Consuming Heaven True Body frequently without regard to the cost, just consider it as someone giving the protagonist a cheat code.

Since Yu Zhen, who doesn't have the protagonist's advantage, can't ignore the cost of the Martial Soul True Body, he initially decided to start fighting right away, without giving the "rebellious son" time to adapt and adjust, considering the "rebellious son's" powerful strength.

Now, unexpectedly, he finds himself in a difficult situation. The enormous size of his Martial Soul True Body has become a disadvantage against Loran. However, if he abandons his Martial Soul True Body, he will not only face the loss of attribute enhancement but also suffer a backlash.

Right now, he can still hold on with his attributes, but without the support of his Martial Soul True Body, he'll probably get beaten up even worse.

In a normal battle between Soul Masters, if I activate my Martial Soul True Body, shouldn't you also activate your Martial Soul True Body and fight me head-on?

Just like those Soul Masters who fought against the two idiots of the Haotian Sect, they knew that the Haotian Hammer was an unparalleled offensive weapon, but they still insisted on going head-to-head with the Soul Masters of the Haotian Sect.

Your fighting style is nothing like a Soul Master's!

Shouldn't a Soul Master's battles primarily rely on various Soul Skills?

Why do all I see are your boxing techniques?

Where are your soul skills? Where are your soul cores? Where are your soul bones?

Yu Zhen exclaimed inwardly, "This is no martial spirit!"

Loran used "Otherworldly Freedom" to sense Yu Zhen's thoughts and feelings, and he gave a cold laugh.

Even if Yu Zhen didn't use his Martial Soul True Body, the outcome of the battle wouldn't change. Keep in mind that while the Martial Soul True Body adds the disadvantage of a larger target, its massive attribute boost to a Soul Master is undeniable.

The reason Luo Lan could defeat Yu Zhen like a grandson is because he was strong enough on his own. The so-called elemental advantage was just icing on the cake.

Seeing that he couldn't avoid the barrage of fist imprints, Yu Zhen gritted his teeth and decided to use offense as a defense.

"Ninth Soul Skill - The Wrath of the True Dragon, Its Roar Shakes the Nine Heavens"

Yu Zhen's immense soul power and thunderous power combined to condense into nine enormous thunder dragons, exuding awe-inspiring power.

"For the sake of this physical body, I'll spare your life." Loran decided to end this crushing battle.

The terrifying force of the punch and the elemental power exploded on Yu Zhen's body, as if his dragon body was about to be torn apart by the punch.

The elemental fist force tore and destroyed his flesh and blood, Yu Zhen's sternum was broken, and he fainted in a fit of pain.

Ignoring Yu Zhen, who had transformed into human form and was falling from the sky, and the Blue Lightning Sect disciples who were frantically trying to rescue their sect leader, Loran turned around and returned to the headquarters of the Intellectual Society.

After this battle, the whole world was shocked!

By crippling his own father and second uncle, Loran's ruthlessness instilled fear in the world.

The Spirit Hall quickly bestowed upon Loran the title of "Holy Dragon".

At this point, no one dared to attack the newly established Intellectual Society. Instead, the Blue Lightning Dragon Sect became like a weakened old dragon, and a pack of wolves turned to attack it, eager to devour its flesh.

Beating a drowning dog is a universally loved trait since ancient times!

Loran also tore a piece of flesh from the Blue Lightning Dragon Clan, mainly for medicinal herbs and soul beast breeding business. He also had a large school to raise.

Chapter 48 Martial Soul: Establishing Academy City

If we're talking about which type of character is most prevalent in the Martial Soul series, it's all sorts of love-obsessed individuals.

If we're talking about the most frequent plot point in the Martial Soul series, it's definitely the endless academy tournaments.

Academy life is a unique feature of Martial Soul, and it's something you shouldn't miss.

Even the most rebellious and defiant fanfiction transmigrators often can't escape the torment of academy life.

To be honest, apart from the cultivation levels of the students and teachers, I didn't see anything particularly advanced about the advanced academies in Martial Soul.

Cultural courses were few, or almost nonexistent. Things like meditation techniques and knowledge of spirit beasts were things that should have been learned in lower and intermediate academies.