Simultaneous Transmigration: From Douluo Continent to the Pinnacle

At this moment, Lin Yao has firmly established himself as the number one young person in the Douluo Continent, and has even entered the top of the continent's combat power pyramid, possessing terrifying strength comparable to that of a Limit Douluo.

His vision was never limited to expanding Shrek Academy.

With his strength soaring and his foundation solidified, the grand scheme he laid out has quietly unfolded across the entire Douluo Continent.

Over the years, Lin Yao has been secretly laying the groundwork, silently infiltrating his influence and hidden forces into every corner of the traditional Douluo Three Kingdoms: Tianhun, Xingluo, and Douling. The three-way division of the continent appears stable, with each power maintaining a stalemate, but in reality, Lin Yao has already unknowingly planted countless seeds for a potential reversal.

But his ambitions go far beyond that.

In addition to cultivating the inland territory of the traditional Three Kingdoms, Lin Yao has never forgotten two vast territories that hold endless opportunities: the ambitious and technologically advanced Sun Moon Empire, and the mysterious and resource-rich boundless ocean that covers most of Douluo Planet.

The Sun Moon Empire is arguably the most legendary force on the Douluo Continent in the last century. A hundred years ago, it was merely a weak and neglected nation in a remote corner, with a small territory and shallow foundation, far inferior to the three traditional empires that had been passed down for millennia. Yet, in just a century, relying on its unparalleled soul tool technology, its extremely pragmatic development philosophy, and its rigorous centralized system, it rose rapidly, conquering cities and territories, and flourishing, forcefully breaking the millennia-old pattern of the three empires, growing into a behemoth capable of rivaling, and even subtly surpassing, the traditional three kingdoms.

Unlike the traditional Three Kingdoms era, which relied on martial spirits, soul masters, and sect foundations for its development, the Sun Moon Empire was founded on soul guidance technology. Its people embraced technological innovation, and its social structure was rigorous and well-organized, with clear hierarchies and strict laws, forming a complete civilization system of its own. Because of this unique development path, the Sun Moon Empire possessed a deep-seated vigilance and xenophobia towards foreign powers and foreigners, strictly preventing external forces from infiltrating and stealing its core soul guidance technology.

Others were wary of the Sun Moon Empire's xenophobia and power, and dared not set foot there easily, but Lin Yao's deep eyes had already firmly locked onto this land.

Compared to the three inland kingdoms with their transparent systems, clear structures, and ease of infiltration and control, the mysterious and vast deep sea is an unknown territory that Lin Yao cares more about.

He harbored a secret that remained unresolved, which was also the biggest variable on his path to the top—the Sea God family.

They were an ancient clan hidden in the endless depths of the sea, dwelling there for generations, never venturing into inland conflicts, their whereabouts elusive and rarely discovered over the centuries. Yet, all ancient scrolls and continental secrets clearly record the extraordinary nature of this family: they are the direct bloodline of Tang San, the Sea God from ten thousand years ago, and share intricate ties with Poseidon, the Sea God of the God Realm, serving as the sole link between the Douluo Continent of the Lower Realm and the Sea God's power in the God Realm.

Tang San, the Sea God, was the first person on the continent to ascend to the God Realm ten thousand years ago. He is an unsurpassable legend on the entire Douluo Continent and an invisible mountain weighing on the hearts of all the top experts.

To this day, no one knows the true situation of this former sea god in the divine realm, no one knows the level of his divine power or the depth of his true combat strength, and no one can fathom the boundaries of his ability to cross planes and interfere with the lower realm of Douluo Continent.

These unknowns are all huge hidden dangers on Lin Yao's path to the summit.

He is now unrivaled in the lower realms, but the threat of the divine realm always looms over him. To truly control his own destiny, rule the entire continent, and even embark on the path to godhood, he must uncover the Sea God's secrets and understand the rules governing the divine realm's interference in the lower realms.

The sea god family, who live in seclusion in the deep sea, is the only breakthrough to unravel all the mysteries.

Lin Yao lightly tapped the railing with his fingertips, gazing at the surging sea of ​​clouds in the distance, his eyes calm yet sharp. He knew that finding the Sea God Clan would be no easy task. The endless deep sea was vast and boundless, its waters fraught with peril, harboring countless top-tier sea spirit beasts that had existed for hundreds of thousands of years. The Sea God Clan, on the other hand, deliberately concealed their tracks and isolated themselves from the world. Finding clues about them and making contact with this reclusive clan would not be a matter of a day or two; it would require long-term planning and patient exploration.

Compared to the untraceable depths of the ocean, the Sun and Moon Empire, which is right before his eyes, is the target he most needs to completely control right now.

The Sun Moon Empire was extremely xenophobic, relying on a near-strict household registration and baojia system to firmly seal off its borders and control its people. Traditional methods of espionage and intelligence gathering were virtually useless and had nowhere to hide in the face of this tight control system.

The traditional Three Kingdoms and the Sun Moon Empire had been locked in a standoff for many years, constantly clashing with each other, yet they were never able to penetrate deeply into each other's inner workings, precisely because of this system. The Sun Moon Empire's method of screening outsiders was simple yet extremely precise: it could quickly identify foreigners based solely on facial features, body shape, and accent.

The people of the traditional Three Kingdoms period had gentle and mild appearances and spoke with a simple and profound accent, which was completely different from the native people of the Sun and Moon Empire. Once they stepped into the territory of the Sun and Moon Empire, they were easily identified and could not hide for long.

However, this control system, which had rendered countless forces on the mainland helpless, completely failed in the face of Lin Yao's meticulously crafted top-tier intelligence organization.

Over the years, Lin Yao has spent a great deal of resources and carefully cultivated intelligence networks that have long since infiltrated every inch of the Sun Moon Empire in batches, in an orderly and comprehensive manner.

All the undercover members underwent years of specialized disguise and rigorous training, shedding all the characteristics of inlanders. Some traveled the major trade routes of the Sun Moon Empire as legitimate merchants, becoming familiar with the local trading rules and customs; others entered top-tier soul guidance academies such as Mingde Hall as international students, immersing themselves in soul guidance techniques and integrating into the local youth circles; and a large number of undercover agents disguised themselves as displaced border migrants, settling down in rural villages and towns, quietly integrating into the lowest levels of society.

They diligently practiced the local accent, shedding their heavy inland accents; they imitated the speech, behavior, and lifestyle of the local people, dressing and living exactly like the locals; they were familiar with local laws, rules, and social customs, leaving no room for error in their words and actions.

Countless hidden agents, like fine water droplets, silently flowed into the vast ocean of the Sun and Moon Empire, taking root and moving stealthily, undetectable to anyone.

From the very beginning, Lin Yao abandoned reckless assassinations, sabotage, and aggressive tactics like high-level combat raids. His plans were always steady, methodical, and subtle.

His goal was never to engage in short-term harassment or attacks, but to completely control the foundation and lifeline of the Sun Moon Empire.

From village chiefs and local officials who oversaw the lives of the people, to foremen who controlled production in various workshops and managers who managed the operation of industries; from shopkeepers in city streets and alleys and industry leaders who monopolized commerce, to porters who toiled in docks and ports and soldiers who guarded checkpoints.

In just a few years, Lin Yao's undercover agents have firmly controlled most of the Sun Moon Empire's basic operational system.

Countless key positions and grassroots nodes fell into his hands, and the entire Sun Moon Empire's livelihood, commerce, workshops, checkpoints, and grassroots governance were all under his covert control.

Lin Yao sat upright by the window of the Sea God Pavilion, his fingertips caressing the warm teacup, a faint smile curving his lips.

What he wanted was never war, with its smoke and bloodshed.

When the time is right, there will be no need for a large army to press in or for soldiers to fight. With just a command or a signal, all the secret agents throughout the entire Sun and Moon region will launch attacks and act in unison.

At that time, with the paralysis of grassroots governance, the cessation of trade and commerce, the stagnation of workshop production, and the failure of checkpoint control, the entire social operating system of the Sun Moon Empire will instantly and completely collapse and paralyze itself, breaking down without a fight, making it easy to take over the whole thing and restore order.

Lin Yao also had a similarly far-sighted plan when dealing with the traditional Douluo Three Kingdoms.

His pawns, who had been lying in wait for many years, were all placed in the courts, armies, merchant guilds, and sects of the three great empires of Tianhun, Xingluo, and Douling.

Some hold high positions in the imperial court, serving as influential civil and military officials who subtly influence the implementation of imperial decrees; others wield military power, commanding large armies and secretly controlling the combat strength of garrisons across the land; some monopolize local commerce, becoming wealthy business leaders who sway the continent's economic flow; and many elders and core members of reclusive sects have already secretly submitted, lying low and accumulating strength.

These pawns are all low-key and unassuming, quietly cultivating their positions and steadily accumulating connections, power, and influence, never making any public moves. Yet, their very lives and loyalty are tied to Lin Yao.

With just a command from Lin Yao, countless hidden agents scattered throughout the Three Kingdoms would instantly unleash their power, overturning the existing order and reshaping the world.

In governing Shrek internally, Lin Yao always adhered to the principle of inner virtue and outer kingship, governing the country with benevolence and virtue, and working diligently to ensure the well-being of the people.

Every day at the break of dawn, he would punctually take his seat in the main hall of the Sea God Pavilion, sit at his desk, and methodically review the sect's archives, sort out the academy's affairs, listen to the work reports from the elders of all sides, and handle all matters of the academy with precision, never slacking off for a single day.

In his spare time, he would personally inspect the various departments, training grounds, and student residences of the academy, closely observe the students' training progress and daily life, patiently listen to the voices of ordinary students and faculty, and accept reasonable opinions and suggestions from all parties.

To ensure everyone at Shrek Academy is happy and united, he specifically opened an open appeal channel with no thresholds or levels. Whether they are top seniors, core mentors, or ordinary students and support staff, everyone can speak freely and frankly about the pros and cons.

Under his extremely fair, benevolent, and enlightened governance, the vast Shrek Academy has become a place of integrity and unity, with its cohesion and centripetal force reaching an unprecedented peak, and its overall power steadily increasing day by day.

He is capable of waging wars abroad and intimidating all sides. Lin Yao has always been decisive, ruthless, and leaves no room for compromise.

Anyone who dares to challenge his authority, covet his resources, attempt to disrupt his plans, or collude with evil spirit masters to wreak havoc on the continent will ultimately meet a tragic end.

He acted with clear distinction between gratitude and resentment, and was strict in his laws. He was kind and benevolent to his own people and won their hearts, while he was ruthless and domineering to his own people and established his authority in all directions. He truly practiced the way of a king—inner sage and outer king—to the extreme.

But Lin Yao knew perfectly well that all his benevolence, plans, and ambitions ultimately needed absolute strength as their foundation.

The Douluo Continent has a history spanning ten thousand years, with various forces deeply intertwined and countless top-tier monsters surviving for over a century. Those titled, super, and even limit Douluo who have stood the test of time for a century are all shrewd and calculating individuals who have weathered countless storms and battles, witnessed the world's power struggles and treachery, and whose cunning and methods are unparalleled.

Without overwhelming power, even the most perfect plan or the grandest blueprint is ultimately just empty talk.

If he lacks strength, even if he promulgates new policies and promotes reforms, the established forces will only outwardly comply but inwardly obstruct him, appearing compliant on the surface but hindering him in every way. No matter how eloquent he is or how much he tries to persuade, he will find it difficult to make any progress.

Lin Yao now possesses the absolute strength to overlook the world and suppress all enemies.

After defeating the poison-resistant immortal and annihilating the main force of the Body Sect in the Battle of the Ice Sea, the top forces across the entire continent were completely terrified by his terrifying strength.

During this period, Lin Yao often went alone to the headquarters of the Body Sect to spar with Du Busi.

His true intentions lay elsewhere. Firstly, he wanted to hone his combat skills and familiarize himself with the combat rhythm of top-tier experts. Secondly, he wanted to delve into the supreme mysteries of the Body Martial Soul, absorb the essence of the Body Sect's martial soul passed down for thousands of years, and make up for his own shortcomings.

In every sparring match, Lin Yao always maintained perfect control, suppressing his own strength to a level equal to that of Du Busi, and never relying on superior realm or overwhelming combat power to win.

Even so, in every competition, the one who couldn't be poisoned always lost.

Whether it was the exquisite duel of gun techniques, the ultimate clash of pure soul power, the unfathomable battle of mental strength, or the contest of martial arts intent and combat foundation, Du Busi exhausted all his cultivation and knowledge, yet still could not shake Lin Yao in the slightest.

With each defeat, he could clearly sense the chasm between them—a complete crushing defeat in combat skills, martial arts foundation, mental control, and overall vision, an insurmountable gap no matter how hard he tried.

Each defeat in sparring matches, and each firsthand witness to Lin Yao's unfathomable strength, completely overturned the perceptions of everyone in the Body Sect.

Previously, the entire Body Sect was proud, believing that their sect leader, Poison Undying, was the strongest expert on the continent and the greatest reliance for the Body Sect to remain standing. However, after battle after battle, all the elders and core disciples clearly saw that their high and mighty sect leader was as vulnerable as an ignorant child in front of the young Lin Yao.

All the contempt, dissatisfaction, suspicion and arrogance in my heart have vanished, completely transformed into heartfelt awe, admiration and submission.