Douluo Continent: Half-level Innate Realm, but a Sword Cultivator with a Heart-Only Mind

Qi Dao began his fourteenth day of contemplating Wushuang.

In the first-year dormitory, he sat cross-legged on his bed like an old monk in meditation.

While he was cultivating, Xiao Chenyu and his group dared not make the slightest sound.

There was some trouble in the next dormitory, but after Qi Dao swept around with his sword, no one dared to make a sound again.

Just then, Qi Dao's body, which had been in a meditative state, suddenly trembled.

His eyes slowly opened, revealing a gleam of joy.

I've finally broken through to level one!

The benefit of the breakthrough was that his physique and soul power were slightly enhanced.

Noticing this, Xiao Chenyu asked, "Boss, have you finished your cultivation for today?"

Qi Dao smiled and said, "Because I've broken through to level one."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chenyu was slightly surprised, but quickly smiled and said, "Congratulations, Boss, on reaching a new level of strength."

"Even when the boss was only half a level away, he could beat Xiao Haijie half to death. Now that he's broken through to level one, wouldn't it be even easier to deal with him?"

The other people in the dormitory chimed in.

"Of course!"

"Boss Qi is now undoubtedly the strongest among the students of Notting Academy."

Xiao Chenyu suddenly said in a cheeky tone, "Boss, Xiao Haijie's injuries have almost recovered a few days ago. He's been spreading the word that he lost to you before only because he was careless."

"If you're really confident you can beat him, I'll provoke him and make him cough up some gold soul coins."

Qi Dao narrowed his eyes slightly, then nodded.

"Okay, you can do it. The winnings in the gold soul coins will be split 30/70."

Xiao Chenyu immediately became even more enthusiastic, patting his chest and saying, "I guarantee I'll complete the mission!"

...

The woods behind the mountain!

The place was packed with people, ranging from first to sixth graders.

In the open space amidst the crowd, two figures faced each other.

Seeing Qi Dao standing opposite him with a languid expression, Xiao Haijie thought to himself, "Does he think he can look down on me just because he won against me once?"

"Today I'll show you just how big the gap is between you and me!"

At this moment, Xiao Chenyu stepped forward and chuckled, "Xiao Haijie, don't say I didn't help you. Our boss has already accepted your challenge, so it's time to hand over the challenge fee, right?"

Xiao Haijie glared fiercely at Xiao Chenyu and said, "Second brother, aren't you being a bit too impatient? I haven't lost yet!"

After recovering from his injuries, he had been eager to find Qi Dao and avenge himself, but he was afraid that Qi Dao would report him to the dean or Director Su.

If Dean Hans and Director Su find out that he's causing trouble for Qi Dao again, he'll definitely be in big trouble.

Just then, Xiao Chenyu found him and said that he could help him challenge Qi Dao for only 5,000 gold soul coins.

Xiao Haijie's first reaction was: "Has Qi Dao, that penniless bastard, gone crazy for money?"

Five thousand gold soul coins was not a small amount even for him; it would be enough to make him feel the pinch for a long time.

However, Xiao Haijie is very confident in his abilities.

Although he lost to Qi Dao last time, he was completely unconvinced.

He didn't even possess a martial spirit, nor did he use any soul skills, so Qi Dao's victory was clearly unfair.

So he agreed to Xiao Chenyu's request.

However, he didn't want to give Qi Dao five thousand gold soul coins for nothing, so he strongly demanded that if he won, the five thousand gold soul coins would be forfeited.

And so, today's showdown came about!

In an effort to wash away the shame, Xiao Haijie even publicized the incident extensively.

He wanted to trample Qi Dao under his feet in front of the entire academy.

After this incident spread, even the college teachers were alarmed.

At the back of the crowd, Dean Hans, Director Su, and Yu Xiaogang watched this scene from afar.

Director Su smiled and asked, "Who do you think will win between the two of them?"

Hans thought for a moment and analyzed, "The reason why Xiao Haijie lost last time was mainly because he didn't expect Qi Dao to suddenly unleash his power, and he was also careless because he didn't have a martial spirit attached to him."

Director Su then asked, "So the dean thinks Xiao Haijie will win this competition?"

"Hehe~" Hans shook his head. "On the contrary, although rationally speaking, I think Xiao Haijie has a better chance of winning, I am more willing to believe that the miracle will be repeated with Qi Dao."

"So I still think Qi Dao is the winner!"

"Hahaha~" Director Su laughed, then said, "What a coincidence, that's what I was thinking too."

After saying that, he looked at Yu Xiaogang and asked with a slightly teasing tone.

"Where is the master?"

Who do you think will win in the end?

In fact, they all knew about what happened a few days ago, such as Yu Xiaogang wanting to take Qi Dao as a disciple, but Qi Dao refused without hesitation.

She even said something like, "You're not fit to be my teacher."

To be honest, Director Su was quite pleased to hear about this.

Although he outwardly respected Yu Xiaogang, Director Su did not truly accept the title of "master" bestowed upon Yu Xiaogang.

As for Dean Hans, he was equally speechless after learning about this.

If only I had known then what I know now!

At this moment, Yu Xiaogang spoke calmly.

"I disagree with the two of you. I admit that Qi Dao is indeed quite capable, but as long as Xiao Haijie's martial spirit is attached to him, I don't think Qi Dao has any chance of winning."

"Hehe, then let's wait and see!"

Director Su and Hans spoke with smiles.

The three were talking in the center of the crowd.

Xiao Haijie's face became more serious.

"Xiao Haijie, a sixth-year student, with the Martial Soul Wolf, a level thirteen, one-ring Battle Soul Master!"

As he spoke, a layer of cyan light enveloped him.

Amidst the flashing blue light, Xiao Haijie's muscles began to swell, his eyes gradually turned pale green, and his fingernails became increasingly sharp.

Clearly, although he looked down on Qi Dao, his actions were extremely self-aware.

Qi Dao slowly drew his sword.

"Qi Dao, a first-year student, Martial Soul: Peerless Sword, Level 1 Soul Warrior!"

When in Rome, do as the Romans do; after all, this isn't a life-or-death battle.

After exchanging information, Xiao Haijie gave a cold smile: "This time, I won't give you any chance to turn the tables!"

Before he finished speaking, a yellow soul ring rose up beneath his feet.

"It's Boss Xiao's century-old soul ring!"

"That first-grader is in trouble now!"

A cheer erupted from the sixth-grade students.

Qi Dao remained unmoved, casually twirled his sword, and then took a step forward.

He leaned slightly forward, his back arching slowly, like a fully drawn bow, every muscle taut in the curve, as if containing astonishing power that could burst forth at any moment.

Qi Dao's gaze remained fixed on Xiao Haijie, as if searching for his weakness.

If the enemy doesn't move, I won't move either!

Despite being only a level one Soul Master, he inexplicably gave Xiao Haijie, who was opposite him, a sense of oppression.

Especially when he saw the sword blade that seemed to gleam with a cold light, he immediately got goosebumps all over his body and couldn't help but think of the earth-shattering sword strike from half a month ago.

At that moment, he seemed to hear his great-grandmother's voice calling him.

However, upon hearing the cheers from the crowd, Xiao Haijie immediately calmed down considerably.

Can a mere Level 1 Soul Master possibly turn the world upside down?

In an instant, the first spirit ring flashed, and a faint, cold light emanated from Xiao Haijie's wolf claws.

A single word suddenly escaped his throat!

"kill!"