Douluo Dalu: The Unrivaled Panlong Zhentian

Chapter 144 Secret Things
"I didn't expect that the mastermind behind the recently famous Abundant Church is actually you."

Qiangu Tianzong turned around and looked into the distance with deep eyes, as if he could see through the walls of the reception room and see the wider world. "I founded the Church of Abundance. I am not satisfied with just personal strength, I desire the transformation of the entire continent."

"The Sun-Moon Empire has been silent for a long time, and war is not far away."

"I want to build a force similar to the Spirit Hall ten thousand years ago."

"In troubled times, the old leave, and the new rise. This is the inevitability of history, and it is also the law of the change of every era. Ten thousand years ago, the Spirit Hall was once so glorious. Its fall plunged the continent into long-term chaos and disputes. But I also saw that it was that kind of chaos that gave birth to countless heroes and strong people, and promoted the progress and development of the continent."

"I didn't expect that the person I met at the beginning was so ambitious. The key is that I gave him the opportunity to grow up." Shangguan Wei'er sighed slightly in her heart.

"A Soul Douluo in his twenties, with three hundred thousand year soul rings, and a soul guide that is at least level eight. This person is too terrifying!"

"If he fully grows up, even the Sun-Moon Empire won't be able to do anything to him."

……

Time passed slowly. In three months, because Qiangu Tianzong had made every effort to promote the expansion of the Church of Plenty, the Church of Plenty now had some reputation in the major empires.

The once-in-five-year Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition will also be held in Mingdu, the imperial capital of the Sun-Moon Empire.

This can barely be considered as something that Qiangu Tianzong had planned long ago! Both of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competitions will serve him.

This time, he wanted to completely destroy the reputation of the Abundance Church.

No advertisement could be more valuable than the title of champion of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition.

The people representing the Church of Plenty who are participating in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition are also pretty good.

For this reason, Qiangu Tianzong even went home with a flattering look on his face. Sure enough, Long Wan'er was relaxing in his home!
The first one is Long Wan'er, a seven-ring Soul Saint with a hundred thousand year soul ring.

The second one is Ye Guyi, a level 60 Soul Emperor, who was found by Qiangu Tianzong from the Pingfan Alliance.

The third one is Huo Yuhao. He is not bad either. His cultivation has reached the level of Soul King and his real strength is that of Soul Emperor.

The remaining four are auxiliary Soul Kings, who are internal members of the Church of Abundance. They were recruited from the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy or picked up while traveling.

The two siblings, Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen, were not recruited from the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy by Qiangu Tianzong.

This is also to avoid direct conflict with the royal family of the Sun-Moon Empire.

……

"My dear ministers, what is the situation now?"

Inside the imperial palace of the Sun-Moon Empire, the current Emperor of the Sun-Moon Empire, Xu Tianran, looked at his subjects below with great dignity.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the number of sects and academies that have registered has already reached five hundred..."

Five hundred is not a small number. You have to know that there were only more than one hundred and eighty academies participating in the last Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition!
It is conceivable how many sects there are in Douluo Continent.

"Very good!" He was very satisfied with the minister's answer.

With so many people coming, and most of them originally from the three major empires of Douluo Continent, he was even more satisfied, which also meant that his plan would be more successfully completed.

By uniting with the Holy Spirit Church and destroying the vitality of the three empires, Xu Tianran's ambition is naturally to start a national war and a war of unification.

As for trying to get the skin of a tiger?

Although it seemed like he was courting disaster by joining forces with the Holy Spirit Church, he actually had a foolproof plan. Xu Tianran was not afraid of the Holy Spirit Church at all, because he had already obtained the support of the Sun Moon Empire's Protector Douluo.

Who is the Sun Moon Empire's Protector of the Nation? He is the first level 10 soul master in history, and his current soul power is still level 94, the Titled Douluo, Silver Moon Douluo Kong Deming.

Kong Deming, the Sun-Moon Empire's Protector of the Nation, is not only the pinnacle of the tenth-level soul masters, but also the most powerful trump card in his hand.

After retiring from court, Xu Tianran came to a secret room.

"Greetings to His Majesty the Protector of the Nation Silver Moon!"

Inside the secret room, the candlelight flickered, illuminating the silver-haired old man Kong Deming's eyes, which had gone through vicissitudes of life but were still sharp. Xu Tianran bowed slightly to the old man to show his respect.

"Your Majesty, would you like to reconsider the alliance with the Holy Spirit Church?" The old man opened his eyes.

"Although the Holy Spirit Church acts in a secretive and ruthless manner, as long as we can control this power, it can become a powerful weapon for us to achieve unification." Xu Tianran pondered secretly in his heart, his eyes became more and more profound, as if he had already seen the magnificent scene of the Sun Moon Empire unifying the Douluo Continent in the future.

"To seek the skin of a tiger is indeed a combination of risks and opportunities." Emperor Xu Tianran narrowed his eyes slightly, and a deep smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. His voice echoed in the empty palace hall with unquestionable firmness. "But I am never afraid of challenges. Although the Holy Spirit Church is strong, it also has its weaknesses; although the three empires are numerous, they cannot stop my determination to unify the world."

"Your Majesty, I am well aware that you have great ambitions and want to unify the Douluo Continent. However, the Holy Spirit Church is a cult organization that acts treacherously and cruelly. Cooperating with it is tantamount to courting disaster. I am worried that once it gets out of control, it may bring about unpredictable disasters." Kong Deming's words were full of loyalty to Xu Tianran and deep insight into the current situation.

Xu Tianran did not refute immediately after hearing this, but walked slowly towards Kong Deming, with a complex light flashing in his eyes. He knew that Kong Deming's concerns were not groundless, but he also had his own considerations.

"Mr. Kong is absolutely right. The Holy Spirit Church is indeed not a good group. But precisely because of this, they can become a sharp sword in our hands. As long as we can control this sword well, we can let it cut off all obstacles for us." Xu Tianran said in a deep voice, his tone showing both determination and confidence.

He continued, "I have thought it over carefully and decided to join forces with the Holy Spirit Church. It is not an impulse. I believe that as long as we can plan carefully and ensure that every step is under control, we can minimize the risks. Once successful, we will gain unprecedented power, enough to push the Sun Moon Empire to the top." Hearing this, Kong Deming frowned slightly, as if weighing the pros and cons. He knew Xu Tianran's determination and wisdom, and he also understood his responsibility and mission as a Protector of the Nation. Finally, he sighed and nodded.

"Since Your Majesty has made up his mind, I, as an old minister, will fully support it. But Your Majesty, please be careful and do not give the Holy Spirit Church any opportunity to take advantage of it." There was both compromise and persistence in Kong Deming's words. In his own way, he will silently protect the peace of the Sun Moon Empire and Xu Tianran's safety.

Seeing this, Xu Tianran felt a warm current in his heart. He knew how important Kong Deming was to him, and he was grateful for his loyalty and dedication. He stepped forward and gently patted Kong Deming on the shoulder to show his gratitude and trust.

"Don't worry, Master Kong. I know what I'm doing. With a level 10 soul master and level 94 Titled Douluo like you by my side, what do I have to fear?" Xu Tianran's words were full of firmness and confidence. The tacit understanding and trust between him and Kong Deming reached an unprecedented level at this moment.

"Lord Kong Deming, do you have any other opinions on this?" Xu Tianran said so much, naturally wanting Silver Moon Douluo to support him more.

Kong Deming bowed slightly upon hearing this, his tone revealing an unquestionable confidence: "Your Majesty, rest assured. Since Your Majesty trusts me so much, I will not let you down. Although the Holy Spirit Church is strong, in the face of absolute strength, all conspiracies and tricks will be exposed. With me, Kong Deming, I will be able to protect the Sun Moon Empire."

Xu Tianran was overjoyed when he heard this. He knew Kong Deming's strength and loyalty very well. With his support, his plan would undoubtedly have a better chance of success.

"Okay! With Lord Kong Deming's words, I feel relieved." Xu Tianran said loudly, his tone full of trust and reliance on Kong Deming, "Next, what we have to do is to fully prepare for the upcoming All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition. This is not only a stage to showcase the strength of our Sun Moon Empire, but also a great opportunity for us to wear down the manpower of the three empires."

……

In the early morning, when the first ray of sunlight appeared in the east, the streets of Mingdu presented a strange sight.

Soldiers covered in silver armor lined up in two rows, starting from the entrance of Mingyue Hotel and extending outwards. At a glance, there was no end in sight. The passage they formed was under complete martial law. The people were asked to retreat 30 meters away and not approach.

Compared with the last competition hosted by Xingluo Empire, Mingdu, as the first city on the continent, can obviously accommodate a larger number of people. It is inevitable that the Sun Moon Empire mobilized a large army to maintain order. Just this passage formed by the human wall leading to the outside of the city required as many as 20,000 soldiers. On the street, there was an invisible atmosphere of murderous aura.

The competition venue is on the outskirts on the east side of Mingdu. You can see it from a distance after leaving the buildings of Mingdu.

"In troubled times, the old leave, and the new rise." Qiangu Tianzong followed the crowd into the competition venue. In this competition, his attendance was not as high-profile as that of people with top status, but it was hard to say what would happen in the future.

After all, his ambition is to recreate the glory of the Spirit Hall in the past.

The influence of such a grand event as the Continental Youth Spirit Master Elite Competition has long surpassed the scope of simple sports competitions. It has become an important platform for countries to demonstrate their strength, select talents, and promote exchanges.

As the organizer of this competition, the Sun-Moon Empire's strong promotion of competition system reform has undoubtedly caused quite a stir on the Douluo Continent.

Facing the boycott from the original Douluo Continent Three Kingdoms sects and academies, the Sun Moon Empire officials showed their firm stance and strong influence. They insisted on not restricting the height of the competition. This decision seemed simple, but actually contained far-reaching strategic considerations.

On the one hand, this will help to discover more young soul masters with potential and promote the development of the entire soul master world; on the other hand, it is also a way for the Sun-Moon Empire to demonstrate its strength in soul guide technology, as well as its confidence and pride in its soul master training system.

However, such reforms were not smooth sailing. The major forces originally belonging to Douluo Continent naturally did not want to see their dominant position challenged. They stood up to express their dissatisfaction and even tried to force the Sun-Moon Empire to compromise through a joint boycott. However, in the face of the Sun-Moon Empire's tough attitude, these efforts ultimately came to nothing.

This result not only reflects the strong position of the Sun-Moon Empire in Douluo Continent, but also reveals the differences and shortcomings of the three countries in the original Douluo Continent in the spirit master training system. Facing the rise of the Sun-Moon Empire, they may need to be more united and jointly respond to challenges in order to gain an advantageous position in future competition.

For the majority of soul masters and audiences, the reform of the competition system has undoubtedly brought them more surprises and expectations. Without the height restrictions, young soul masters can more freely show their strength and talent, presenting a more exciting competition for the audience. At the same time, this has also injected new vitality and motivation into the development of the soul master world, pushing the entire Douluo Continent towards a more glorious future.

This year, the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy has seen the addition of major sects, so the number of participating teams has grown from less than two hundred to nearly five hundred.

Such a large number of participating teams means a more brutal elimination system, and the battles will only be bloodier.

Before the competition begins, there is an opening ceremony and all participating teams enter the venue.

At the opening ceremony, Emperor Xu Tianran of the Sun-Moon Empire appeared.

Xu Tianran's appearance made the atmosphere at the scene explode.

Then after Xu Tianran’s speech, he announced that the competition officially began.

In the first elimination round, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy was given a bye because it was the champion of the previous competition.

As the competition went on day by day, many of the famous academies advanced, and there were also many strong sects participating in the competition.

On the academy side, there are Shrek Academy, Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy, Xing Luo National Academy...

On the sect side, there are the Snow Demon Sect, the Holy Spirit Church, the Abundant Church, the No. 7 Glazed Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect, the Earth Dragon Sect...

So far, the Soul Saints from the Snow Demon Sect, the Holy Spirit Church, and the Church of Abundance have not appeared yet.

As for the Church of Abundance that suddenly showed up to participate in the competition, everyone who watched the competition knew that there was such a force, but they did not know the people behind this force or the specific information about this force.

The truth is that the Church of Abundance rose too quickly. Although they sent people, they gained very little and learned very little.

More than ten days had passed since the competition began, and there were finally only more than a hundred participating teams.

……

"Everyone, how much do you know about the Church of Abundance?" Xu Tianran sat on a high seat and asked the ministers around him.

Because this Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition is held in the Sun-Moon Empire, the top leaders of the major forces who actually come here will not hang out with them, and will all be waiting in the dark.

(End of this chapter)