Douluo Continent: Long Live the Spirit Hall

"Dream God, you've got some nerve."

A voice rang out at that moment, and two figures suddenly appeared, blocking Yan's path. Although they had only just appeared, they gave the strange impression that they had been there for a long time.

The moment they appeared, the temperature inside and outside the teahouse seemed to drop several degrees. Along with their voices, two pairs of eyes fell on Meng Shenji, the chief of the Tiandou Royal Academy. The latter trembled, his face showing horror, and he subconsciously took two steps back.

"Boom bang bang..."

The students of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy were nothing more than cannon fodder in a clash between such powerful individuals. Their bodies trembled and they were about to fall. Only Qin Ming was slightly stronger and could still lean against the table and barely stand.

As for the people around Yan, they didn't feel any pressure at all. Even the youngest, Ning Rongrong, and Ning Yi and Wu Mei, who were squeezed to the side, didn't seem to feel anything.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa..."

Long, cyan vines shot out like lightning, wrapping around the waists of the students who could no longer support themselves, forcibly pulling them back and placing them in the corridor outside the private room. It was Zhi Lin, the third seat of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, the Heavenly Green Vine Soul Douluo, who had made his move.

Bai Baoshan, supporting Zhilin, angrily accused, "Your Highness, Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, don't go too far!"

Yan stood behind the two Douluo, and simply smiled and said calmly, "How have I gone too far? Chief Meng Shenji, I have always treated the three seniors with courtesy. If it weren't for your improper actions that threatened my safety, the two elders would not have appeared."

"You~~~"

Meng Shenji was so angry that his hair stood on end and he couldn't speak. What could he say? That he had unleashed his aura only to make this holy son back down? The key was that even if he said that, the other party would deliberately not believe him. Besides, the thing about aura and intimidation was impossible to explain.

After placing all the students in a safe location, Zhilin came to Meng Shenji and Bai Baoshan's side. The azure light of the Azure Vine shone brightly, and the gentle soul power flowed into Meng Shenji's body, allowing the latter to recover some of his condition.

With Meng Shenji's soul power cultivation of over level 85, even if he were to face a Title Douluo who was at a disadvantage, he wouldn't be in such a sorry state.

However, he was caught off guard and the Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo became more in sync after their advancement. Their combined aura pressed down on Meng Shenji, and the difference in their soul power exceeded ten levels. This alone was enough to cause Meng Shenji a great loss.

In the instant he came into contact with the combined, overwhelming aura of the two, Meng Shenji only felt a chill run through his body and had absolutely no chance to resist. If it weren't for his two opponents beside him, he might have already died.

Yan stood behind the two titled Douluo and said calmly, "Three members of the Education Committee, there is no precedent for transferring students at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. This is not really a reason. As long as the conditions are right, anything can be pioneered."

"If you find my words unpleasant to hear and still refuse to agree, that's fine too. Then you three must persuade my two elders from the Spirit Hall and prove to them that you have the strength to refuse the Spirit Hall. If you can withstand a hundred moves, I'll pretend I was never here."

As Yan spoke, Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan stepped forward, and a strong golden light suddenly emanated from his body. Immediately afterwards, rings of light rose up from his feet, but his own body did not change in the slightest.

Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black. Nine spirit rings spiraled upwards, finally circling around He Se and pulsating, the dazzling light making the entire space inside and outside the teahouse dazzling.

The students of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, who had not yet fainted, all changed their expressions, and the three education committee members also turned grim.

No one expected that Yan would be so unscrupulous as to send a Title Douluo as a henchman. What's even more unacceptable is that this Title Douluo, who ranks among the top experts on the continent, is actually being driven by the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall.

This is one of the most powerful experts on the continent today, a titled Douluo with a soul power of over level 90. Has he become so lacking in prestige?

"Don't accuse me of bullying the weak. Offending His Highness the Holy Son is a capital offense. Now I'm giving you a chance. If Old Ghost doesn't make a move, the three of you can come at me together. If you can last a hundred moves, you'll win this round."

Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan slowly walked forward. At this moment, everyone from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, even the three Soul Douluo instructors who were above level 80, felt immense pressure and had no confidence in being able to fight against him.

Although there's only a one-tier difference in title between a Soul Master and a Titled Douluo, their strengths are worlds apart. The higher a Soul Master's level, the greater the gap between each level.

The difference between the six-ring Soul Emperor and the seven-ring Soul Saint, and between the eight-ring Soul Douluo and the nine-ring Title Douluo, is even more significant. They may only differ by one or two levels of Soul Power, but the gap in strength is more obvious than a major level difference in the early stages.

Although Chrysanthemum Douluo's last five spirit rings were all black, everyone knew that the later the spirit ring, the closer it was to 100,000 years old. His last spirit ring was made from a spirit beast that was at least 70,000 years old, and it was a plant-type spirit beast that was at least 70,000 years old.

Chrysanthemum Douluo gradually released his aura. Although he released his martial soul, there was no abnormality around him, which further proved his terror. Only top-level soul masters of the Title Douluo level could control their martial soul to such an extent.

At this moment, the three members of the Royal Academy's teaching committee responded simultaneously. Meng Shenji's eyes flashed with a fierce light as he stared at the Chrysanthemum Douluo, whose body was adorned with nine shining rings. "Chrysanthemum Pass, let the three of us old guys learn from your skills."

Tianxing Furnace Soul Douluo Bai Baoshan and Tianqing Vine Soul Douluo Zhilin made their moves simultaneously, each arriving behind Meng Shenji. The three connected their auras, releasing a powerful force to confront Chrysanthemum Douluo.

"Dream God, how dare you!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan hates being called Chrysanthemum Guan the most. He can tolerate it if a Title Douluo calls him that a couple of times, but now even a lowly Soul Douluo, Meng Shenji, dares to do it like that. Does he really think that this level 96 Peerless Douluo is a pushover?

Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan spoke with great arrogance, but he was not at all careless in his heart. Although he was incredibly strong, he did not dare to be too careless in the face of three Soul Douluos working together. His eyes showed a bit of solemnity before he fully released his Martial Soul.

Yue Guan slowly opened his right palm, and a faint yellow aura appeared in his palm. With the release of his martial soul light, the yellow light gradually turned into purple, and in the center of that purple light, there was also a bit of golden light.

A purple light filled the air, and a huge chrysanthemum grew out. The chrysanthemum was a magnificent purple color, and strangely, every petal of the chrysanthemum looked fluffy and adorable. This was the celestial herb, the martial soul of the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum.

The moment the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum appeared, the atmosphere inside and outside the private room changed instantly. This chrysanthemum was perfectly integrated, yet it emitted no fragrance. The central stamen rose more than half a foot above the petals, and the tip of the stamen shimmered with a faint golden light.

Meng Shenji sensed the changes in the scene and immediately responded. His body instantly became illusory, and he transformed into a pitch-black phantom. Thick black mist rose from his feet, and eight spirit rings—two yellow, three purple, and three black—bloomed simultaneously.

The difference between the two powerful figures was on full display at this moment. The difference between them could be seen from their spirit rings. Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan's fifth spirit ring was already at the ten-thousand-year level, while Meng Shenji's fifth spirit ring was still at the thousand-year level.

This indicates that Meng Shenji lacked talent in his youth and couldn't even maintain the optimal soul ring ratio, which also means that his potential has basically reached its limit, and the chances of him breaking through to become a Title Douluo again are extremely slim.

After Meng Shenji released his martial spirit, Bai Baoshan and Zhilin also completed their martial spirit possession. In an instant, the four auras clashed fiercely within the teahouse.

A gleaming golden cauldron appeared in the palm of Bai Baoshan, the Soul Douluo of the Heavenly Star Furnace, adorned with seven shimmering silver stars. Eight soul rings of the same quality as Meng Shenji shone brightly, and a solid, weighty aura permeated his entire body.

Only a section of Azure Vine appeared on Soul Douluo Zhilin's body. The vine was as clear as jade, and a faint aura of green emanated from his body, spreading throughout his entire being.

The standoff between the three Soul Douluos and the one Title Douluo made the atmosphere inside and outside the teahouse extremely tense.

"Oh, so you're planning to make a move?"

Yue Guan chuckled softly, seemingly mocking their overestimation of their abilities. He genuinely didn't think much of the three members of the teaching committee of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy.

His gaze suddenly shifted, and then his aura abruptly changed, locking onto Zhilin. This was not only because Zhilin was the weakest of the three seats, but also because his Azure Vine Martial Soul was a plant-type, which would be completely countered by the Celestial Chrysanthemum.

With a swift movement, Yue Guan arrived in front of Zhi Lin while his afterimage was still in place. He lightly waved his right hand, and a surge of energy caused the air to distort violently. The nine soul rings on his body flashed and then went dark under the influence of that massive soul power.

"Bang!!!"

The next instant, Zhilin, one of the three education committee members, was sent flying like a sandbag. Meng Shenji and Bai Baoshan reacted simultaneously, while Yue Guan merely...

He raised his right hand again, and the air seemed to freeze instantly.

The students of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy immediately felt an immense sense of oppression, and under such pressure, no one could move.

Immediately following, a sharp whistle rang out, and Meng Shenji went berserk. His seventh soul ring flashed, and a large swath of black mist swept out. He instantly released his Black Demon Martial Soul True Body, and a pair of pitch-black claws gleamed with a cold light within the black mist.

Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan's eyes narrowed. He dared not be careless in the face of Meng Shenji's full-force attack, after all, this was the true form of a Soul Douluo's martial soul, capable of injuring a Title Douluo.

When Meng Shenji made his move, Bai Baoshan wouldn't just stand by and watch. His plump body became unusually agile at this moment, and he flashed to the other side of Yue Guan, releasing his Martial Soul Heavenly Star Furnace and using it as a shield to charge forward.

Yue Guan remained calm despite the two attackers. He swung the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum in his hand, and the large purple flower fluttered in the wind. Three of his nine spirit rings flashed briefly, at an incredible speed, making it impossible to pinpoint which spirit ring had taken effect.

The next moment, the enormous purple flower formed a huge barrier in the air, forcefully sending Meng Shenji's Martial Soul True Body flying away, while Bai Baoshan's Heavenly Star Furnace was slapped away by him with a palm, without causing any damage at all.

Just as Zhilin had adjusted his state, he saw the purple-gold divine flower shimmering. His Azure Vine was now limp and useless.

"The teaching committee of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy is nothing special. Emperor Xue Ye has misjudged them."

Yue Guan calmly withdrew his hand and stood still, his power breathtaking. Even with the formidable strength of the three education committee members, they couldn't withstand his casual attack. In the current situation, let alone a hundred moves, he probably wouldn't even last ten.

The three of them, Meng Shenji, exchanged glances and sensed the fear in each other's eyes. This was an enemy they could not defeat.

Chapter 229 Prince Xuexing Comes to Whitewash the Situation

"Three education commissioners, shall we continue?"

Yan's voice rang out again, and this time the three education committee members dared not be so defiant. They had previously thought that the gap between themselves and a Title Douluo wouldn't be that big, but Chrysanthemum Douluo's actions slapped them in the face, making them understand the meaning of a Super Douluo.

The three of them are quite powerful and imposing. If an ordinary Title Douluo were to fight them head-on, it might really result in a mutually destructive situation.

However, Yan had offended too many people, so he was extremely concerned about his safety. He specially invited the strongest left and right guardian elders among the elders of the Spirit Hall to be his bodyguards, and even helped them upgrade their skills.

With Ghostly Demon at level 96 and Yue Guan joining forces, even Tang Hao, the Haotian Douluo, wouldn't dare to act recklessly. Such strength meant that even if only Yue Guan attacked alone, the three of them wouldn't be able to withstand it.

"If the three education committee members have no objections, I'll take the person with me."

Yan asked with a smile, his arms around Dugu Yan on the left and Ye Lingling on the right. Ning Rongrong, who was still quite young, was itching to see his smugness. He then pointed to Ning Yi and Wu Mei standing to the side, "Oh, and these two too, please get your graduation or transfer procedures done. I don't want to cause trouble for others because of my affairs."

Upon hearing this, Ning Yi and Wu Mei exchanged complex, indescribable glances.

They've been completely screwed over by Yan this time, and there's no way they can clear their names now. After today, all the connections and relationships they built up at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy will probably be severed.

Meng Shenji was truly enraged. "Holy Sons of the Spirit Hall, your actions are so domineering. You have unilaterally taken away students from my Heaven Dou Royal Academy. I will not let this go. The three of us will go before His Majesty to submit a memorial impeaching you."

Yan shrugged, looking indifferent. "Whatever. Anyway, Emperor Xueye can't control me. I don't think His Majesty would make a big fuss over such a small matter."

"What's going on here? Who dares to cause trouble on royal property?"

Just as Yan was about to leave with his group, an unpleasant voice suddenly rang out in the corridor of the teahouse. The voice was loud and confident, with a hint of arrogance.

"Oh, the floor cleaners are here."

Yan's expression suddenly became quite strange, and Meng Shenji and the other two, who had barely recovered, were also stunned for a moment before a hint of joy appeared on their faces.

He could naturally tell who the voice belonged to. He usually disliked the owner of the voice quite a bit, but at this moment he felt a little happy. With this important figure from the empire present, the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall would probably be a little wary.

An elderly man in fine clothes appeared, surrounded by several people. He was of medium build, slightly overweight, and had a dignified appearance, exuding an air of superiority. When he saw Yan, his expression suddenly turned quite ugly.

"Your Highness, I don't know what my royal family's property has done to offend you this time, that you would actually start a fight in this teahouse."

This elderly man in fine clothes was someone Yan was familiar with—Prince Xue Xing of the Tian Dou royal family. He was also the person in charge of the Tian Dou Royal Academy on the royal side, and many of the living facilities within the main campus, including this teahouse, were his properties.

Don't be fooled by the small number of students at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, which is only about 500. Those who can get into this academy are either exceptionally talented or have very strong connections, with the latter making up the vast majority. These people all have one thing in common: they are rich and have high spending power.

Don't underestimate this small teahouse. It only sees a hundred or so customers a day, but its daily turnover is in the hundreds of gold coins. There are many similar businesses in the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, all belonging to Prince Xue Xing, which has made him a fortune.

Prince Xuexing naturally took great care of this important industry that brought in a lot of money every day, so when he received a report from his subordinates that a fight had broken out in a teahouse and that it seemed to involve the academy's higher-ups, he immediately rushed over.

Upon closer inspection, he was greeted by familiar faces: three members of the teaching committee from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, three pedantic old men who had never gotten along with him. And the other person was even more annoying—the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall; nothing good ever came of seeing him.

"Your Highness."

Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhilin were unusually enthusiastic towards Prince Xuexing, and took the initiative to step forward and bow slightly to the elderly man in fine clothes.

"Prince Xuexing, it's been a long time."

Yan nodded slightly to Prince Xuexing, but the latter only glanced at him sideways, showing no intention of responding at all.

Prince Xuexing glanced around and then turned to Meng Shenji. "Chief Meng Shenji, what happened here? How did you end up clashing with the Spirit Hall people?"

Meng Shenji quickly stepped forward and explained the whole story, "Prince Xuexing, the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall wants to take away the students of our Heaven Dou Royal Academy, saying they want to transfer them..."

"This is outrageous! This is utterly deceitful!"

Prince Xuexing was also furious after hearing Meng Shenji's words. Even though he had always been at odds with the three education committee members, he felt that they had done the right thing this time and should not have given the Spirit Hall people such a good face.

Prince Xuexing walked up to Yan and said in a deep voice, "Holy Son of the Spirit Hall, as a representative of the Imperial Academy, I solemnly inform you that the Imperial Academy will not agree to any transfer requests."

"Prince Xuexing, don't speak so absolutely. Shall we talk privately for a moment?"

Yan chuckled and reached out to pull Prince Xuexing to his side. Meng Shenji and the other two rushed forward upon seeing this, but Guimei and Yueguan stepped in front of them first.

"What is there to say between us? I advise you to leave the Royal Academy as soon as possible."

Prince Xuexing was only slightly panicked before regaining his composure. After all, he was a general who had commanded troops for many years, and in his youth, he even dared to lead a large army to rescue Dugu Bo from the Spirit Hall. He certainly had the courage and strength.

Yan chuckled and put his arm around Prince Xuexing's shoulder, pulling him to the other side of the aisle of the private room. "Let's talk over here. Your Highness, you're not exactly flush with cash lately, are you?"