Peerless: The Evil Soul Master's Guide to Saving the World

Tang San looked completely bewildered.

Are you giving up now?
Where are the main forces of the Sun and Moon Empire? If you admit defeat, do you think the remaining forces of the Sun and Moon Empire are enough for me to unleash a Blue Silver Entanglement attack?
But in the moment he was distracted, Cain had already cut through the vines, waved to Xue Bing and Ade, left everyone with an elegant back view, and headed off the field.

"Something's not right!" Tang San frowned and repeated, "Something's very wrong!"

But before he could react, the disciples of Mingyu Sect had already receded like the tide.

Only the Haotian Sect members and hundreds of thousands of spectators remained stunned on the field.

It wasn't until the referee announced the result that he slowly came to his senses.

Shrek Academy rest area.

Xian Lin'er's beautiful eyes widened in disbelief.

"Just who exactly is this Mingyu Sect? How could they be so well hidden?"

"I don't know, but they are definitely strong contenders for the championship. They must be the Sun Moon Empire's secret weapon. I just wonder if they will be purged by the Sun Moon Empire for giving up so easily. After all, with the strength of that Haotian Sect's leader, he is probably already a Super Douluo, and the Sun Moon Empire cannot deal with him easily." Xuanzi shook his head, his eyes filled with wisdom.

"Beibei, what do you think?" he asked calmly.

"I..." Bei Bei hesitated for a moment, then rested her chin on her hand and pondered, "To be honest, with the level nine soul tool given to me by Dean Lin'er, I can compete with Tang San and the outcome will be difficult to determine. But this is definitely a battle at the Super Douluo level. As for that so-called Cain, he was able to force Tang San to use a divine weapon like the Trident of the Sea God. I suppose I would have a hard time defeating him if I didn't use sixty or seventy percent of my strength."

"Fortunately, he was first encountered by the Haotian Sect, and was forced to surrender for the sake of his disciples' lives. His future path will surely be smooth sailing."

“That makes sense!” Xuanzi grinned.

In fact, in his view...

But it was Tang San Tai's dish.

He was even inferior to his own disciple, Tang San, who possessed the Sea God's artifact and thus achieved such a record. It was a pity that his only closed-door disciple had disappeared since the last battle of Mingdu; otherwise, he would have definitely sent him to Sea God Island for further study as well.

"Hmph, just a bootleg Tang San, trying to learn even a fraction of the essence of the one from ten thousand years ago, but in reality, he's just a clown trying to imitate someone poorly, utterly incompetent..."

He picked up the gourd of wine, took a swig, and gave a disdainful smile.

“Elder Xuan!” Xian Lin’er frowned.

"Okay, okay, I won't say anymore..."

Xuanzi shrugged, his expression unchanged.

After all, the Clear Sky Sect is closer to that being than Shrek Academy. Shrek Academy is slightly inferior in this regard. After all, the fact that Shrek Academy could entrust the Trident of the Sea God to the imposter Tang San shows that, aside from the fact that Shrek Academy values ​​this competition, it also shows that Shrek Academy favors the Clear Sky Sect.

Of course, if everyone knew that this was the true divine consciousness of Tang San, they probably would never have said such a thing.

"A titled Douluo has already appeared in the preliminary rounds?" Cao Jinxuan, a member of the reserve team, exclaimed in astonishment.

"What's the big deal? These past two years, all the major academies have probably gone crazy, stuffing all sorts of elixirs and miracle drugs into their students. They don't care about side effects or anything like that. The Sun Moon Empire was like this in previous years, and their soul masters were all very weak. It's just that this year is even worse. They actually produced a titled Douluo. I feel..." Zhou Sichen said thoughtfully, resting his chin on his hand.

"This being called Cain might be the latest experimental product developed by the Sun Moon Empire to forcibly overdraw its strength! Perhaps the Sun Moon Empire has been researching these things for the past few years."

"Moreover... a titled Douluo who is not yet twenty years old is having a great time now, but as for the future... it's doubtful whether he can even advance one level in his entire life, after all, everyone knows the side effects of those elixirs and medicines from the Sun Moon Empire."

"How can they compare to our seniors? They climbed up step by step through the Divine Exam. In a few years, they'll probably be aiming for Super Douluo, or even Limit Douluo. They'll be competing with us in this tournament. Underhanded methods can never compare..."

Before Zhou Sichen could finish his analysis, Xuanzi slapped him across the face.

"Wow, wow! I didn't expect to find someone like this in our reserve team. Kid, what's your name?" Xuanzi asked with a look of surprise.

"I, my name is Zhou Sichen!" The boy was so excited that he even stuttered a little.

The current Shrek Academy is heavily supporting the strong, while the weak are left to fend for themselves, with resources almost completely exhausted.

The same applies when placed in the inner courtyard.

Even if he were to be admitted to the inner courtyard by chance, the resources he would receive would be far less than before.

But if you can catch the eye of a big shot, that's a different story!

If his family elders knew this news, they would probably jump for joy.

"Alright, alright, Zhou Sichen, I've got it... You're absolutely right, I had forgotten that." Xuanzi smacked his lips, his gaze into the arena deep and unfathomable.

"I didn't expect you to think of that. That's right, since the Sun Moon Empire can invent so-called artificial soul rings, it has probably done a lot of research in other areas in recent years—such as exploring the limits of the human body. But as Zhou... Zhou Sichen said, this method of killing the goose that lays the golden eggs can only temporarily cultivate one titled Douluo, but that is the limit!"

He looked around at everyone.

This concealed the embarrassment of having just forgotten his name.

He pointed at Beibei with his big hand.

"Only our Shrek Academy, through divine means, has cultivated such an unparalleled genius. The core combat force of the future is the Limit Douluo! It is... a demigod!"

He said with a proud expression.

"Think about it, even if they have hundreds of Title Douluos whose potential has been completely drained, can they compare to a demigod? They're all just chickens in a ditch!"

"Elder Xuan is right!!!" Zhou Sichen clapped his hands until they were raw, his smile filled with excitement.

Everyone seemed to be deep in thought.

It's not that it's fake.

After all, they experienced it firsthand.

Even these reserve team disciples had been there.

When the miracles that seemed distant and unattainable in the book reappeared in my sight in a magnificent and splendid manner, even my slight dissatisfaction with Tang San turned into fear in my heart.

Moreover, the Sun Moon Empire relies on forcibly increasing the strength of its disciples to participate in battles, while Shrek Academy has always relied on the quality of its students. When comparing the two, there is no choice.

They will also be more loyal to Shrek Academy.

Even when looking at the enviable soul-guided technology around them, they were somewhat indifferent, ultimately seeing it as something illusory, easily shattered.

……

"It's a pity they took the wrong path." Long Aotian sighed softly.

Clearly, the Body Sect shares the same idea as Shrek Academy.

After all, they have gods standing behind them. Only real gods can achieve such rapid breakthroughs, but what makes the Sun and Moon Empire so powerful?
Does a country with no "historical" foundation, which has developed entirely through soul tools, deserve to be worthy of the supreme position on the continent?
The forces on the original continent were mostly backed by deities.

Now, the gods can wield such power with a mere wave of their hand.

The turbulent waves that disturbed the continent tore a gaping hole in the Sun Moon Empire's blockade.

“However…” His expression flickered.

"I remember that the Sun Moon Empire has an Angelic Martial Soul inheritor? It's a pity that I can't meet her in this competition. She was already a Soul Emperor three years ago, and now she is probably at least at the peak of the Soul Saint realm. She must be a formidable opponent."

"Hypocrisy, just to create a good reputation for the Sun Moon Empire," Mu Xue said calmly.

"Aotian, have you met him?" Vina asked curiously.

“Three years ago, I met her once in a border town of the Star Luo Empire…” A strange light flashed in Long Aotian’s eyes. She was truly beautiful, proud, holy, and elegant. Every word in the world used to describe a beautiful woman could be applied to her. At that time, she was annihilating fleeing evil soul masters. In a fleeting glance, the girl bathed in holy light casually slashed out with her sword, and all the evil soul masters screamed and wailed as they were forcibly evolved into holy light.

"hiss……"

Long Aotian's eyes narrowed as he looked at the fair little hand pinching his waist and the sullen Vina, and gave a wry smile.

"I can still tell the difference between angels and you. The person I like is definitely you, after all, she is so beautiful that I know I am not worthy of her."

Mu Xue: "..."

He glanced helplessly at his indignant sister, who was arguing with him, and shook his head.

They really don't know how to talk.

Every sentence is a trap.

However... she did know this brother-in-law; he was arrogant but also very straightforward and not good at lying.

It seems that the woman who inherited the Angelic Martial Soul is indeed exceptionally beautiful.

"..."

"But then again, I really want to fight Xu Cheng," Long Aotian said with a hint of regret.

"He was the nominal first place in the last competition, but unfortunately he doesn't seem to be on the list of participants this time. I don't know if he's scared after seeing the lineup of the three of us, or if he's got other things on his plate..."

“Of course, now that he is the emperor, how could he possibly get involved himself?” Mu Xue’s beautiful eyes were dazed.

Four years ago, she and Vina met him once at an auction held at Shrek Academy.

By then, he had already shed his youthful naiveté, his demeanor was composed and measured, and his strategic skills were so mature that even his father was amazed: "He's not a boy at all, he's clearly an old fox."

That night.

The ambush was set up and several titled Douluo of the Haotian Sect were killed. They left as if nothing had happened. Several months later, they launched a shocking operation across the entire continent. The so-called "investment in soul tools" swept away nearly half of the wealth of the original continent's forces.

That battle also shattered my father's spirits.

He won without bloodshed, and almost everyone around him praised him.

Even without such dazzling achievements, his strategic thinking alone made his father exclaim that he was so cunning as to be almost supernatural.

And now...

She didn't believe Xu Cheng would be afraid.

After all, nearly 99% of the people in the entire arena have heard of Xu Cheng's name.

A senior student who had participated in the competition five years ago spread the word about Xu Cheng's fame to his juniors, saying that he was like a mountain in this era, overlooking all the geniuses in the world. Those juniors who were once naive have grown up and gained strength, and they are eager to try their luck with Xu Cheng, as if they want to challenge this mountain.

There were also people who had been defeated by Xu Cheng three years ago and wanted to get revenge—Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, and others.

After all, Xu Cheng has a good reputation.

He became famous throughout the Douluo Continent at the age of fifteen.

He is a legendary figure among the various colleges.

He is a mountain looming over the heads and hearts of all the trainees. To overcome this mountain, the only way is to defeat him!

"How full of vigor he once was," Mu Xue said with emotion.

"It's a pity I didn't get to see his former glory." Long Aotian shook his head, his expression showing both emotion and a hint of contempt.

A guy who doesn't even dare to step onto the field doesn't deserve his attention.

How glorious it was back then, how many rumors have circulated about it over the years, but that was all in the last major competition. Even a Soul Emperor could be the key to a team's victory or defeat in the finals. But this year is different...

This place truly harbors hidden talents.

A team with a Soul Emperor wouldn't even be able to make it into the top four, let alone dominate the finals.

……

"Star Luo Sect, we surrender!"

Facing the Snow Demon Sect, Xu Jiujiu's beautiful eyes remained calm. Without uttering a single unnecessary word, she stood alone on the stage and, amidst the astonished gazes of countless people, announced the decision to eliminate the Star Luo Sect from the competition.

"This...how is this possible?! They're not even going to fight?"

"It's supposed to be an elimination round, how could they lose so easily?"

"Among the subordinates of the Sun Moon Empire, I'm afraid the Mingyu Sect, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Star Luo Emperor... cough cough Sect, the Earth Dragon Gate, and the Heavenly Dragon Gate can barely hold their own in this competition. But judging from the current situation... two of the five schools have already been eliminated, and in the knockout stage alone, only the Sun Moon Empire Royal Academy is left to fight alone?"

"It's a pity that this year's Sun Moon Empire is courting disaster by opening up the application requirements to all sects, thus attracting the Haotian Sect and the Body Sect as well. I wonder if the person sitting on the throne regrets it."

"And this is on the home turf of the Sun Moon Empire! My god, if the Star Luo Sect can admit defeat, then the Snow Demon Sect must be..."

The students were abuzz with discussion, but at the same time, they were deeply shaken.

Shrek Academy, Haotian Sect, and Snow Demon Sect (Body Sect) have all arrived at this competition with formidable strength, and their identities easily lead them to certain conclusions.

Ten thousand years ago—the three upper clans were of the same lineage.

Because the Spirit Hall has come together.

Under Tang San's leadership, the Spirit Hall was utterly annihilated, and its destruction lasted for ten thousand years.

Is it possible...

"Note that if you encounter one of these three teams in this match, concede immediately! The knockout stage is already over, so even if you concede one game, it won't necessarily mean you've lost outright." A teacher leading a team from one of the academies said with a somber expression.

"What about the Sun and Moon Empire?" a disciple asked hesitantly.

"As for the Sun and Moon Empire... we could give it a try," the teacher said thoughtfully.

……

"You think you can take my Sun and Moon as an easy target?" Xu Cheng looked surprised and glanced at Xiao Hongchen to the side.

The latter slapped his thigh, filled with righteous indignation: "I'll start!"

But Meng Hongchen pressed her shoulders and made her sit down.

"What's the rush, bro? You're supposed to be the grand finale."

"Cain has already probed his limits quite thoroughly, but let's wait until it's their turn to speak..."

"I'll make the first move." Wang Qiu'er leaned against a pillar, her long, light blue hair flowing in the wind, a calm expression flashing across her beautiful face.

"..."

Wang Dong'er glanced in the direction of Haotian Sect.

A hint of melancholy flashed in her beautiful eyes. (End of Chapter)