Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul is the Ten Ferocious Heavenly Horned Ant

In the world of Soul Masters, everyone knows this information, so what's the point of writing it down?

As for the gossip about the imperial nobles, they are well aware of it. They can find out a lot by asking around, so why do they need to read the newspapers?

However, they couldn't very well offend His Highness the Holy Son, so no matter what they thought, they made at least 100,000 copies and then sent some of the unpopular white-robed deacons out to sell them.

In any case, no matter how much or how little they sell, His Highness the Holy Son has said that they can get a 30% commission. Faced with free income, they are not too resistant.

However, these Martial Soul Branch Hall Masters have all forgotten a reality: how many of these high-ranking Soul Masters can truly understand ordinary people?

As the saying goes, "You are not a fish, how can you know the joy of a fish?"

At some point, Soul Masters and ordinary people became two different kinds of people. They seemed to live together peacefully, but in reality, the worlds they saw were completely different.

In the vast majority of cases.

Soul Masters look down on ordinary people with an unconscious condescension, as if ordinary people were inferior beings.

However, on the land of Douluo Continent, the total number of Soul Masters is less than one million, but there are more than one hundred million commoners.

The power of faith lies in the millions of ordinary people and the countless masses; it is the key to becoming a god at level 100, and certainly not in relying on the less than one million Soul Masters to provide that power.

In the early morning, at the Martial Soul Branch Hall in Tiandou City, Tiandou Empire.

Behind a white-robed deacon followed more than thirty ordinary members of the Spirit Hall. Several of them were pushing a flatbed cart piled high with newly printed newspapers.

After placing the flatbed cart at the entrance of the Spirit Hall, the white-robed steward took out a sign that had been prepared beforehand.

[Shocking! The ranking of major powers on the mainland is actually like this, from the first issue of the Spirit Hall newspaper.]

Next to this large sign, there is also a small wooden sign.

[Only three Bronze Soul Coins are needed per set]

Chapter 105, People I Don't Want to Meet

Not long after.

Driven by curiosity, hundreds and thousands of civilians gathered outside the Martial Soul Branch Hall. In particular, the large word "Shocked" made countless passersby eager to find out more.

"Sir, is that newspaper really only three copper soul coins?" A thin man mustered his courage and stepped forward, asking in a fawning tone.

"Nonsense, isn't it clearly written on the sign? Three copper soul coins. Just take it if you want it, and drop the money into the box," the white-robed deacon said impatiently.

Then he took out a wooden box that he had prepared beforehand, which was about one square meter in size, and casually placed it next to the flatbed cart.

"Oh! Yes, thank you for your trouble, Steward." The thin man nodded quickly.

He reached into his pocket, counted out three copper soul coins, carefully placed them in the wooden box, and then, satisfied, picked up a newspaper and strode away.

As for opening it on-site?

He's not stupid. The people there aren't his family. He paid for this, so why should they see it for free?

Thanks to the Spirit Hall's good reputation among the common people, and because it was the first time the Spirit Hall had sold items to the public, many common people bought one as they passed by.

After all, three copper soul coins aren't even enough for a meal.

Not everyone wants to take it home to read slowly; there are always some show-offs who open the newspapers on the spot.

"Amazing! The Spirit Hall is indeed the strongest spirit master organization, with nearly 70% of spirit masters joining it."

"I never expected that there would be a Sea God Island outside the distant Hanhai City, and even a Seven Sacred Pillar Title Douluo. I must say, I have truly broadened my horizons today."

"The most exciting part is yet to come. There's a scandalous story about Prince Xuexing. I never imagined he was such a despicable and shameless person in private."

"Do you...believe it?"

'Why don't you believe it? This is official news released by the Spirit Hall, and it came from the hand of the Spirit Hall's Holy Son. It's far more credible than any imperial announcement.'

"Yes! The imperial nobles are tyrannical and do all sorts of evil. I have personally witnessed them forcibly taking women from the people. Apart from the Spirit Hall, who dares to expose such facts?"

Soon, as more and more people bought newspapers, the copper soul coins filled the wooden box, which was only one square meter in size, and many of the overflowing copper soul coins were scattered on the ground.

However, no one dared to cause trouble outside the gates of the Spirit Hall, because each Spirit Hall had Spirit Guards stationed there to protect the large amount of gold spirit coins stored in the internal warehouse.

After all, without the Soul Master stipends and subsidies issued by the Spirit Hall, most ordinary Soul Masters would probably end up working for ordinary people.

As for those who fall into the trap of becoming evil spirit masters and plundering the wealth of ordinary people, they should seriously consider whether their lives are tough enough and whether they can withstand the pursuit of the Spirit Hall.

.......

Three hours later.

The Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace, the Crown Prince's Palace, at noon.

"So this is what he wanted my help with before. He was being so secretive; I thought it was something serious..."

Qian Renxue held a brand-new newspaper in her hand. The contents of the newspaper made her feel very bored. After all, she already knew all about the forces on the mainland and didn't need anyone to explain them to her.

As for the dirty scandals that followed, she secretly despised Dongqing for being shameless, actually using such vulgar things to pursue sales.

"Someone come here!" Qian Renxue's [Xue Qinghe] voice rang out softly.

"Your Highness, what are your orders?" A female official stepped forward, bowed, and whispered.

"Pass down the word: let the Spirit Hall do what they want when they sell these things. Under no circumstances should we have a direct conflict with the Spirit Hall over this matter."

Qian Renxue stood with her hands behind her back, her tone very calm.

"Your Highness, this... there's an article later on that slanders Prince Xuexing. Are we really not going to do anything about it?" the female official asked, looking puzzled.

In her eyes, Prince Xuexing was the Crown Prince's uncle. Logically speaking, even if the two of them were completely incompatible, she shouldn't have abandoned him!

"Hmph! Since he dares to do such dirty things, he shouldn't be afraid of what others say behind his back," Qian Renxue sneered.

"As Your Highness commands, I will immediately inform all the guards in Tiandou City not to clash with the Spirit Hall over this matter." The female official was startled by Qian Renxue's cold snort and quickly knelt on one knee to say this.

After saying that, she got up and walked out of the palace, fearing that the Crown Prince would vent his anger on her.

Qian Renxue stood there silently for a few minutes, then slowly walked towards the depths of the Heavenly Capital Palace.

After all, her current power is limited; she can only influence the area where Tiandou City is located. The real military power of the empire is still firmly in the hands of Emperor Xueye.

The Imperial Palace of Tiandu, Taiji Hall.

"Qinghe, you've arrived." The voice of Emperor Xueye rang out.

He sat in an antique yet ornate chair, his face aged, his hair white, looking like an old man on his deathbed.

Logically speaking, he should have retired long ago at his age, but power is so alluring that he can't let go of it.

"Father, I have something important to discuss with you." Qian Renxue's voice was very calm at this moment.

"Cough cough... Is it about that newspaper that the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall created?" Emperor Xueye coughed a few times as he spoke, showing that he was not in good health.

“Yes, Your Majesty, I suggest we avoid a direct confrontation with the Spirit Hall. After all, this matter does not affect the foundation of the Empire. If we were to have a conflict with the Spirit Hall over this, the consequences would be unimaginable,” Qian Renxue explained.

Emperor Xueye raised his heavy eyelids and said in a calm tone, "We are at their mercy. I have also read that news report. The Spirit Hall is indeed qualified to be called the number one power on the continent."

"Although our empire has a large army, it is far inferior in terms of top-level strength. If we anger the Spirit Hall, even I would not be able to survive against a peerless Douluo."

"So, regarding this matter, we can only back down a little, cough cough..."

Before he could finish speaking, Emperor Xueye coughed a few times, then took a few deep breaths and continued, "As long as the Spirit Hall has no intention of unifying the continent, we can tolerate them even if they establish a country. I believe that Xingluo thinks the same way."

Looking at Emperor Xueye, who had coughed several times in a short period of time.

Qian Renxue couldn't help but say, "Father, you are not feeling well. You should rest more often and not overwork yourself because of the heavy workload of government affairs."

Upon hearing this...

A fierce glint flashed in the eyes of the Snow Night Emperor, like a lion just awakened, but everything quickly calmed down again.

He glanced at the now-adult Qian Renxue [Xue Qinghe] and said in an unusually calm voice, "Qinghe, remember this: what I give you is yours. If I don't give it to you, you can't take it!"

Everyone knows that Poison Douluo Dugu Bo controls the most potent poison in the world, but they don't know that power is the most terrifying poison that corrupts people's hearts.

A ruler of excellent character can keep the poison of power contained within a container, but if the container cracks, the poison will spread rapidly.

This poison would completely corrupt the emperor's mind and body, making it impossible for him to relinquish his power.

"Your subject understands," Qian Renxue said, bowing her head.

You old codger, the Heavenly Dou Empire will be mine sooner or later. I'd like to see how long you can drag this old body along.

...

After leaving the Taiji Hall, Qian Renxue was about to return to the Crown Prince's Palace when she bumped into someone she didn't want to see.

Chapter 106, Major Sects

"Brother Qinghe, wait for me! I'm Xueke." Not far away, a girl with short white hair waved her hands enthusiastically at Qian Renxue.

Xue Ke? What's she doing here?

Qian Renxue originally didn't want to pay attention to this troublesome person, but just as she was thinking, Xue Ke had already walked over with small steps and hugged her arm tightly.

"Brother Qinghe, have you seen that newspaper article? Is the Poseidon Island that it reported real? Are there really so many large cities overseas?"

Xue Ke was like a chattering little bird, constantly asking Qian Renxue her questions.

"I've seen it. Poseidon Island is definitely real. It's like a small continent with seven large cities and a very large island."

Qian Renxue gently rubbed Xue Ke's little head, comforting this younger sister who treated her like family.

"Really? Can we visit Poseidon Island?" Xue Ke's beautiful face was filled with longing in her bright eyes.

“No, Seagod Island is very exclusive and does not welcome outsiders into its territory. Even the Spirit Hall is not qualified to set foot on Seagod Island,” Qian Renxue said, shaking her head slightly.

"That's a real pity. They were planning to visit Poseidon Island this year, but it seems there's no hope now." Xue Ke looked extremely disappointed.

"It's alright, there's nothing to see on Poseidon Island, just a bunch of idiots who're stuck in their ways," Qian Renxue said bluntly.

Unlike Prince Xue Beng, Qian Renxue personally prefers Princess Xue Ke. After all, she is kind, innocent, noble, and pure, making one feel that the Swan Martial Soul has found the right person.

......

Three days passed in a blur, and the buzz in the news continued to grow.

Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan.

As a level 95 Title Douluo of the Power Attack type, Yu Yuanzhen, with the powerful beast spirit of Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus, was confident that he could contend with three Title Douluos of the same level.

But at this moment, he appeared worried.