Douluo Continent II: The Peerless Tang Sect: I, Huo Yuhao, join the Sun Moon Sect.

Chapter 14 Why did you specifically choose to bring this up?

“That’s not necessarily true.” Meng Hongchen had a different opinion. She said softly, “Xiao, how about we make a bet? Let’s bet on how long it will take Huo Yuhao to pass the Level 2 Soul Master assessment.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Hongchen's expression changed slightly. He said loudly, "Are you short of money again? So you want to make money by betting with me? I lost the bet last time, and you won so much money from me. How long has it been, and you've already spent all those gold soul coins?"

"Dream, Grandpa's right here. If you really need money, just ask Grandpa! Grandpa's much richer than me."

A dimple appeared at the corner of Meng Hongchen's mouth. She stretched out her slender white fingers and played with the end of her wine-red hair, curling it slightly. She said, "Xiao, you're not scared, are you? I remember it took you a full month and a half to become a first-level Soul Master. There is indeed a certain gap between you and Huo Yuhao."

"Fear? The word 'fear' doesn't exist in my dictionary!"

Xiao Hongchen was quite confident, "After all, I am the number one genius of the Sun Moon Empire in a thousand years. I am thirteen years old now, only one step away from becoming a Soul King, and I am also a fourth-level Soul Master. Even my grandfather could not compare to me when he was my age!"
I admit that Huo Yuhao's achievement of becoming a Level 1 Soul Master in just twenty days is indeed remarkable, but in terms of talent, he absolutely cannot compare to me. After all, I focused my main efforts on cultivating soul power back then!

Jing Hongchen sat on a chair, watching Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen banter with amusement. For someone of his age who had become a grandfather, seeing the younger generation talking was undoubtedly a happy thing.

But when he heard Xiao Hongchen compare himself to him, he couldn't hold back anymore. "You have achieved what you have today. Apart from your own talent and hard work, isn't everything else thanks to me?"

He would do his best to help Xiao Hongchen obtain any rare and precious materials that could benefit him. Just in terms of background, Xiao Hongchen had already won against many others. After all, as his grandfather, he would naturally do his best to think about the future of Xiao Hongchen and his sister.

Of course, although Jing Hongchen felt somewhat helpless about Xiao Hongchen's remarks, she did not intend to speak up to stop him, since Xiao Hongchen was always so arrogant.

Moreover, in Jing Hongchen's view, having self-confidence is a good thing. After all, self-confidence is one of the essential qualities of a strong person. It is difficult for a person who has lost self-confidence to become a strong person.

Of course, Xiao Hongchen had reason to be confident. In the Sun Moon Empire, no one could surpass Xiao Hongchen in talent. In Xiao Hongchen's view, his grandson and granddaughter would definitely become level nine soul masters in the future.

With his own addition, the Hongchen family will now have three level-nine Soul Masters. At that time, the Hongchen family's standing in His Majesty's eyes will undoubtedly rise significantly.

Meng Hongchen, who was standing to the side, said "Oh" and then continued, "Huo Yuhao passed the first-level Soul Master exam in twenty days! He broke the record. You lost, Xiao."

"Shut up! Meng, you've gone too far! I've done so many things that deserve your praise, why don't you ever compliment me?"

"Huo Yuhao just broke the record, why are you bringing that up? Anyone who didn't know better would think he's your brother! Why are you always siding with outsiders?" Xiao Hongchen said, somewhat heartbroken.

Meng Hongchen blinked, revealing an innocent expression. "Xiao, aren't you getting a little impatient? I'm just stating the facts."

"I'm not in a hurry!" Xiao Hongchen said loudly.

"Alright, alright! Stop arguing!" Jing Hongchen said helplessly as he stood up from his chair. "No matter what, Huo Yuhao did break the record. As the dean, I should show my appreciation to such an outstanding student."

"Meng, please inform Xuan Ziwen to bring Huo Yuhao to me. I will personally deliver two level-four soul tools to him as a reward." "Yes, Grandpa." Meng Hongchen nodded, then turned and left.

Jing Hongchen watched as the light of the flying soul tool appeared and gradually disappeared from sight before he felt relieved and withdrew his gaze.

He glanced at Xiao Hongchen beside him and sighed, "Xiao, you are too obsessed with winning and losing. In this world, there will always be someone who surpasses you in some aspects."

I was once a top genius, but I was stuck at level 94 and couldn't make any progress. I haven't reached level 95 and become a Super Douluo yet, which is undoubtedly a regrettable thing.

After all, if I can become a Super Douluo, I might have the chance to become a level 10 Soul Master, a feat unmatched before or since.

There are a few Limit Douluos in this world who have reached level 99, and without a doubt, they are much stronger than me in terms of soul power cultivation. However, given my expertise in soul tools, there are only a handful of people in this world who can surpass me.

Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. Even if Huo Yuhao is more talented than you in terms of Soul Master, his future Soul Master level will inevitably be inferior to yours.

After all, his innate soul power is only level one. Even if he uses some common rare and precious materials to improve his foundation, he still has no hope of reaching the level of a Title Douluo. Not becoming a Title Douluo means he cannot become a level nine Soul Master; you should understand this.

Take the exceptionally talented Xuan Ziwen for example. I acknowledge his talent as a Soul Master, but the fact that he hasn't been able to become a Title Douluo means he'll never be able to create a Level 9 Soul Tool in his lifetime.

Xiao Hongchen clenched his fists and said, word by word, "Grandpa, I just don't want to lose. Even if I, Xiao Hongchen, lose, I will definitely win back! Even if the person who defeats me is a Title Douluo, I will find a way to defeat him! This is my determination!"

"Huo Yuhao broke the record, so I will create a record that he can never surpass in his lifetime. Next, I will go all out to become a Soul King as soon as possible, and then pass the Level 5 Soul Master assessment!"

"Breakthrough."

Huo Yuhao let out a long breath, clenched his fist, and felt the abundant soul power within his body. He was now a level 15 Soul Master.

During his time learning about soul tools from Xuan Ziwen, he took a Soul Ascension Pill.

The Soul Ascension Pill can help Soul Masters increase their Soul Power. Generally speaking, a level 30 Soul Master can increase their Soul Power by one level after taking one Soul Ascension Pill. That's why this pill had such a great effect on Huo Yuhao.

Of course, this is because the effects of the Soul-Ascending Pill are relatively mild, but its potency is also quite strong.

Therefore, after he took the pill, he did not immediately become a level 15 Soul Master. Instead, as he cultivated, the medicinal power gradually dissipated in his body.

(End of this chapter)