Douluo Continent: On Becoming a God Through Science

The three leaders of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School present all changed color.

You Chen looked at Ning Rongrong with an amused expression.

The original novel explicitly states that Ning Rongrong's initial personality was "bad," but it was later corrected to "good."

But upon closer reflection, it becomes clear that Ning Rongrong is not simply arrogant and disdainful of others; she genuinely has the qualifications to back it up.

During this period, it's hard to say whether there were even thirty Title Douluos in the entire Douluo Continent. Each of them had two powerful backers and a father who was the strongest support.

These three stations together can basically be regarded as two Super Douluo.

Even the Spirit Hall, which is in a class of its own, only has seven experts above the Super Douluo level, although one of them is a Limit Douluo.

This is a world where strength reigns supreme, the strong prey on the weak, and a strict hierarchy prevails.

A Titled Douluo is no less powerful than a nuclear bomb in our world, not to mention a Super Douluo.

Ning Rongrong was deeply favored by Jian Gu, and the power of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School never fell into other hands. Her family status was incomparable to that of Yu Xiaogang in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon School.

Unlike the other two upper three sects, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is not riddled with internal factions and infighting. They are like a rope that can be twisted into one at any time.

Such a person is far more noble than any princess. Even the emperors of great powers like Tiandou and Xingluo, upon learning of her identity, must greet her with a smile and the demeanor of a respectful elder.

As long as Ning Rongrong doesn't do something as outrageous as trampling a country's head under her feet, she can indeed act with impunity.

This is the fact.

If Dai Mubai's father knew that his son dared to make such outrageous remarks about wanting to rape Ning Rongrong, he would probably have him arrested and locked up at home. Most importantly, Dai Mubai was saying this while believing that there were only about ten Title Douluos on the entire continent.

Look at what happens in real life when you provoke people who aren't even mentioned in books. Ning Rongrong's status in the Douluo Continent is definitely no lower than those people.

On the other hand, given her high status, she might be described as willful and capricious, but what willful things did she actually do to deserve such cold treatment from everyone at Shrek Academy?

To put it bluntly, there are only two points: one is to demand special treatment, and the other is to express disapproval and protest against Shrek's training plan.

Compared to the arrogance of figures like the Arctic Catfish or Li Gang (whose father is known for his domineering nature), you'll find that Ning Rongrong's problems can even be described as childish.

The former was indeed Ning Rongrong's problem, but the latter cannot be entirely blamed on Ning Rongrong.

What shocked Tang San, Xiao Wu, and the others the most was probably that sentence—"Flander, who do you think you are? You're just a mere Soul Saint."

They were shocked that Ning Rongrong dared to show disdain for a Soul Saint.

Having accepted the survival-of-the-fittest social dynamics of Douluo Continent, it's normal for them to look down on and question Ning Rongrong. The only problem is that they haven't figured out where Ning Rongrong gets the confidence to say such things.

They only knew that Ning Rongrong came from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, but they didn't know that she was the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Flander was essentially using his authority to coerce other trainees into suppressing Ning Rongrong.

As we all know, in this situation, whether the reasoning is correct or not is completely irrelevant. What matters is not the reasoning, but the authority.

Flander didn't persuade Ning Rongrong with reason at all; he merely used the student group at the academy to manipulate her.

Even if such education could truly correct a person's character flaws, we would still find it difficult to consider it correct.

In You Chen's view, Ning Rongrong actually had the same problem as Dugu Yan before.

Having had a titled Douluo-level powerhouse backing him up for so long, he developed a somewhat arrogant personality.

Simply put... she looks down on everyone at Shrek Academy.

There's no need for her to tolerate a group of people she looks down on.

This is why Flander's words broke her down.

Because she refused to believe that the people she looked down upon were actually a group of super geniuses.

But... who could have imagined this? Such a dilapidated and rubbish academy, filled with the chosen ones of the version? Without a god's-eye view, it's not so easy to understand.

In You Chen's view, Ning Rongrong's problems were much smaller than Dugu Yan's.

Why? Because she knows how to hide and deceive. Simply put, although she is still young, she already knows how to disguise herself and know when to back down. This already puts her ahead of countless peers.

At least You Chen quite admires this kind of personality, well, it's definitely not because he himself likes to cheat and swindle...

You Chen thought it was all bullshit that Flander couldn't find trustworthy teammates to protect him as a support character.

Given Ning Rongrong's looks and status, is it really that hard to cultivate a sycophant?

As for the saying that the strong have integrity and cannot be deceived, Long Xiaoyao has something to say.

The strong in Douluo Continent do not need to cultivate their minds.

You Chen, who is well-versed in acting, has a lot of say. As long as you have the ability to speak to people in a way that suits them, sincerity is completely unimportant.

Is Ning Rongrong, who conforms to the stereotypical image of a virtuous and traditional woman, really better than a cunning and lively little princess? You Chen doesn't think so.

He believed that Flanders' education level was so poor that they used the simplest and most brutal method to meet Ning Fengzhi's KPI requirements.

For example, in today's society, many parents always say that only by enduring hardship can one rise above others, but what is the reality? They themselves have suffered their whole lives, yet their lives haven't been particularly good.

Why suffer when there's no need to? If you like advising people to eat shit so much, why don't you go and eat shit until you die yourself?

Most children have their edges smoothed out, not because they become mature, but because of the pressures of life and the environment.

Who wouldn't want to stay young and childlike at heart for the rest of their life?

But most people can never go back to that simple time when they could feel happy just by hearing the sound of cicadas.

"Rongrong, step back now!" Ning Fengzhi shouted sharply.

The unprecedentedly serious expression startled Ning Rongrong, who thought she was mentally prepared, and she was stunned, unable to utter the lines she had prepared.

"I'm sorry, senior."

Chen Xin quickly apologized to You Chen, "This is Feng Zhi's daughter. She's still young and doesn't understand. I apologize on her behalf!"

Seeing the venerable Grandpa Sword bowing deeply to You Chen, Ning Rongrong finally snapped out of her daze: "Grandpa Sword..."

She looked left and right, and met the gaze of Gu Rong, who had a somewhat helpless expression. Realizing she had made a mistake, she quickly lowered her head and said, "I'm sorry."

You Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Chen Xin, and said, "Chen Xin, in your eyes, am I such a petty person who would hold a grudge against the offense of a little girl who hasn't even grown up yet?"

"Well……"

Chen Xin choked.

How is one supposed to respond to that?

Ning Fengzhi, however, was quick-witted. His eyes darted around, and he immediately stepped forward to flatter him: "Senior, you are incredibly magnanimous. When we went astray and bullied the weak, you not only didn't choose revenge, but also promptly corrected and educated us, using your wisdom and compassion to pull us back to the right path. Your noble character is truly a model for us Soul Masters! Such magnanimity and virtue are like a guiding star for us lost souls! Uncle Jian's words were merely a moment of anger because his admiration had been insulted! It has nothing to do with whether you hold it against him!"

Ning Rongrong was dumbfounded. Before entering this door, she never imagined that she would see her dear father acting like such a sycophant.

Who would have thought that the next moment...

Chen Xin sighed in agreement, as if Ning Fengzhi had truly spoken her mind. She gazed at You Chen with longing and said, "Indeed, Senior's martial virtue is abundant. Of all the Soul Masters in the world whose virtue is worth eight dou, Senior alone possesses one shi, while the rest are lacking two dou!"

You Chen had always thought that this kind of flattery was very awkward and embarrassing, but after experiencing it once in a while, he found it strangely quite enjoyable...

At that moment, he calmly stroked a non-existent beard.

Ning Rongrong is clever after all.

After a brief moment of stunned silence, she quickly stepped forward, bowed, and apologized: "I'm so sorry, senior. The power you displayed earlier was just too amazing. I really thought my two grandfathers were going to die. I was so anxious that I offended you."

His tone still carried a hint of emotion, but on the other hand, it also contained a subtle compliment.

From Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin's flattering words, Ning Rongrong felt that she had gained a general understanding of You Chen and knew that this senior was probably not a bloodthirsty person. She immediately had some ulterior motives.

She may not have seriously analyzed the situation to conclude that such a slightly presumptuous apology would be more effective in bridging the gap, but she instinctively knew how to say the right thing.

Even though Ning Fengzhi felt a little nervous because of Ning Rongrong's words, You Chen didn't react. Instead, he gently stroked Ning Rongrong's head and smiled, "Cute little girl, I accept your apology."

Ning Rongrong felt a secret joy in her heart.

"but……"

Before Ning Rongrong could rejoice for long, You Chen's tone suddenly turned serious. He said, "I once gave a piece of advice to a junior who had offended me. Today, I'll give you the same advice—some clever tricks may bring you extra benefits, but in front of the strong, you'd better put away your clever schemes! The strong may forgive your offense for a time, but they can also take your life with a single word! Respect! Only by respecting the powerful can you truly respect your life!"

A powerful aura enveloped only this reception room.

Ning Rongrong's face turned deathly pale, but under You Chen's precise control, although she was drenched in sweat and trembling with fear, she did not faint.

All three members of the Sword Bone Tower looked solemn, but none of them made a move.

They realized that You Chen was teaching Ning Rongrong the truths of this world!

Even... this could be seen as a warning to them.

The invisible pressure dissipated at some point, and by the time Ning Rongrong caught her breath, the person was nowhere to be seen.

Filled with lingering fear and resentment, she looked at Sword and Bone and asked, "Grandpa Sword, Grandpa Bone, was that... senior really that powerful?"

Chen Xin's expression turned solemn as he said seriously, "Rongrong, I know you're frustrated and angry, but you must understand that what Senior did just now was truly out of good intentions! I hope you won't misunderstand this and harbor resentment towards him!"

Gu Rong nodded silently, "Rongrong, I agree with Chen Xin."

Ning Rongrong had indeed harbored some resentment, even though she rationally knew the other person meant well, she couldn't emotionally agree. After all, until this moment, her life had never had a single unpleasant moment.

Seeing Chen Xin and Gu Rong's unusually serious expressions, and even their rare agreement to lecture her, Ning Rongrong was startled and immediately nodded repeatedly: "I know. Grandpa Sword, Grandpa Bone, I know that senior is indeed a kind and generous person, otherwise I wouldn't have said those things."

Ning Fengzhi snorted coldly and said, "Uncle Jian and Uncle Gu, you two spoil Rongrong too much. Rongrong, let me ask you this: how can you guarantee your judgment is correct? Didn't you see that your father and your Uncle Jian were both covered in sweat just now? Are you trying to scare us to death?"

Ning Rongrong lowered her head unhappily after being reprimanded by Ning Fengzhi. But she didn't say anything more. She knew she was indeed in the wrong this time.

However, even her two grandfathers, who doted on her the most, had no time to consider Ning Rongrong's feelings at this moment.

Gu Rong rubbed his knees and sighed deeply, "Honestly, where did such a powerful expert come from? It's not just this senior; the entire Beast Soul Merchant Guild feels the same way..."

After clarifying its relationship with Prince Xuexing, the background of the Beast Soul Merchant Guild has once again become shrouded in mystery.

Ning Fengzhi, standing to the side, frowned and slowly voiced his guess: "To be honest, there is indeed a force that, like this senior, appeared out of nowhere without any prior indication..."

A glint flashed in Chen Xin's eyes, and he blurted out, "You mean—Skynet!?"

Upon hearing this conclusion, all three industry leaders present wore solemn expressions.

There's no other reason than that the upper echelons of this world share a common, underlying perception—that Skynet is most likely an enemy of the Spirit Hall.

The specific reasons have been repeated countless times before, so I will not go into them again here.

Ning Fengzhi vaguely realized that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, no, the entire continent, seemed to be about to be drawn into a huge vortex.

He glanced silently at Ning Rongrong, who still seemed somewhat bewildered, and thought to himself, 'It seems the plan to transform this little devil needs to be implemented as soon as possible.'

Ning Fengzhi had already conceived the idea of ​​sending Ning Rongrong to Shrek Academy for education ahead of schedule.

After seeing Ning Rongrong out of the reception room, Ning Fengzhi frowned and asked, "Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu, how are you two doing now?"

The two sect-protecting Douluos exchanged a glance and gave a less-than-ideal answer.

Chen Xin said, "You saw Gu Rong's injuries. Although that senior saved him, those were injuries that only a senior could heal with a 100,000-year-old soul skill. Even if he's superficially healed, it will probably take at least half a year for him to truly recover to his full strength. As for me..."

Chen Xin lowered his head slightly, his expression a mixture of joy and helplessness: "Although it's not outwardly apparent, my martial soul has actually suffered a significant injury, and it will probably take at least a year or two to recover. However, I also benefited greatly from this battle, and once I've fully recovered, perhaps I'll be able to advance further!"

In the end, Chen Xin regained his swordsman's edge, his eyes shining brightly.

Looking at his close friend's spirited appearance, Gu Rong was both happy and a little jealous, and sighed, "It seems that this old body of mine is really going to be left far behind by you this time..."

……

On the other side, You Chen, in a joyful mood, left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, embarking on his journey home with two stunning beauties on his left and right.

The reason he was so agreeable just now, besides having already designated the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School as his subordinate, was also due to his mastery of the Perfect Realm.

Chen Xin can be said to be the first person You Chen has truly encountered since his transmigration, someone who triggered the Spirit Realm Burst state during a battle.

Its soul-burning outburst gave You Chen considerable inspiration and insight.

For researchers, the worst thing is not making a mistake, but rather "no change at all".

The imperfections revealed by Chen Xin under her strong determination actually gave You Chen a clearer understanding of true perfection.

When Chen Xin unleashed the unity of man and weapon, there were faint signs of touching the spiritual realm. You Chen followed suit as if struck by inspiration, unleashing his own spiritual realm burst and successfully seizing this opportunity.

He was already just one step away from perfection, and with the collision of the two forces, he finally took that step.

Therefore, even though You Chen has just used the Spirit Realm Burst, he is not weak at all.

"The operation of soul power, body, and spirit is flawless; the three energies achieve a seamless self-circulation within the martial soul."

By observing the power of the Sea God Martial Soul's passive ability, You Chen quickly gained a more comfortable grasp of the Perfect Realm.

However, a question naturally arose in my mind.

"I've reached perfection now, so what's next? Where does the road ahead lead? Or... is this the end?"

If it were someone else, they would probably be confused for a long time.

However, You Chen possesses the special reward "Illumination of the Origin," which has always guided him in the right direction. He is already looking forward to what changes will occur after he uses Illumination of the Origin once he reaches the Perfect Realm.

……

Time slips away quietly.

The battle that took place above the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was watched by so many people that the news could not be concealed.

This was something that You Chen, Ning Fengzhi, and the others were all very clear about.

Unlike You Chen's Beast Soul Merchant Guild, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, no matter how centralized its power is, cannot avoid the existence of some corrupt individuals who sell and leak information for their own benefit.

The news that the Beast Soul Merchant Guild was backed by an invincible powerhouse capable of defeating the three members of the Sword Bone Tower together naturally spread like wildfire.

Many who had been laughing at the Beast Soul Merchant Guild recently suddenly fell silent, examining themselves to see if they had done anything reckless during the competition between the two major merchant guilds...

Those small chambers of commerce and suppliers who took advantage of the situation to kick someone when they were down were all somewhat bewildered and uneasy.

However, what they didn't know was that the two chambers of commerce had decided to join forces to sweep all the weak out of the game, and to completely take control of the channels and suppliers.

But one thing is certain.

In everyone's mind, the Beast Soul Merchant Guild has become another giant force no less than the three upper sects, and it seems to have the potential to surpass the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and truly replace the original position of the Clear Sky School.

"Teacher, is this your true strength? How did you become so powerful in such a short time?"

In the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace, Qian Renxue frowned in thought.

Others may not know the identity of this mysterious expert, but how could Qian Renxue, who witnessed You Chen abducting Dugu Bo from Prince Xuexing, not know?

Upon receiving this information, she immediately recognized that the one who defeated the three members of the Sword Bone Tower was her own teacher.

However, even though she had already experienced You Chen's power before, Qian Renxue still found it hard to believe that You Chen could do this.

You Chen's displayed strength is already approaching that of his grandfather...

This inexplicably made Qian Renxue feel uneasy.

She began to struggle, to hesitate… struggling with whether it was the right thing to hide the teacher's situation from her grandfather back then. She hesitated about whether to continue concealing You Chen's information.

Hidden behind the scenes, the two men, one porcupine and the other spear, were also silently sweating.

They now realize that the reason they were spared that day was because You Chen not only let them go, but he let them go completely.

However, even so...

The Porcupine Douluo stepped forward and said gravely, "Young Master, a communication has come from the Spirit Hall. Captain Orge of the Execution Department, Elite Enforcement Officer Kenekis of the Enforcement Department, and Black Cardinal Divan… all three have disappeared at the same time. More importantly, all three of them have a close personal relationship with former Professor You Chen. Furthermore, the Execution Department has confirmed that You Chen's disciple, Yan, is suspected of consuming rare and precious medicinal herbs recently—"

"That's enough!"

Qian Renxue interrupted the Porcupine Douluo in a deep voice, calmly glancing at him: "Porcupine Blood, I understand what you want to say. But I don't need you to remind me what to do! Do you understand?"

"Yes." The Porcupine Douluo lowered his head, his face showing no anger, only calmness.

"Teacher, what exactly are you planning to do... You clearly know the relationship between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and me... Or are you simply trying to develop the Chamber of Commerce and collect cultivation resources? No, that doesn't seem like it at all..."

A flicker of pain flashed in Qian Renxue's eyes.

"If you really stand in my way, even if it's you, teacher, I will definitely..."

Qian Renxue silently made a decision in her heart.

However, this seemingly resolute decision is actually just another act of escapism. If she were truly aware of the need to clash with You Chen, she should have chosen to reveal the information to Qian Daoliu immediately.

The Porcupine Douluo and the Serpent Spear Douluo silently stared at each other.

Unfortunately, things have progressed to this point, and You Chen's existence is gradually getting out of control. This time, they no longer intend to hide it from their master.

They do indeed have paternal love for Qian Renxue, but they also have a firm belief in the Spirit Hall and a strong sense of belonging.

……

Spirit world.

With so much time having passed in the lower realm, even Poseidon, who was slow to react, began to notice Poseidon's unusual behavior.

It would be strange if Poseidon hadn't noticed, especially since Poseidon's faith had been severely shaken.

Fortunately, even according to the time scale of the God Realm, it will still take another one or two hours before Poseidon is completely tamed by You Chen. Not to mention the time it will take for You Chen to actually cause Poseidon's martial spirit to degenerate.

While the connection between the martial souls was still intact, Poseidon, as before, did not extend his divine sense outwards, but merely observed the condition of Poseidon's martial soul to confirm Poseidon's situation.

Upon seeing this, he quickly frowned. (End of Chapter)