Douluo Dragon King: One-Sword Soul Douluo, Shadow of the End of Dharma

"Hey! You two... you just made a decision so hastily?!"

Xie Xie couldn't help but speak up. Others might not understand, but as a genius valued by her family, she understood the pros and cons involved.

No organization is allowed to have its cake and eat it too – that is, it cannot join two superpowers at the same time.

For example, once you join the Tang Sect, there is absolutely no way you can join the Spirit Pagoda; otherwise, you will be expelled and blacklisted by both sides.

This is the bottom line, and also a major taboo!

However, I feel like I've heard of pharmacists somewhere before...

While Xie Xie was still deep in thought, Zhang Yangzi raised his hand and asked a question:

"Teacher Byakuya, what are the benefits of joining the Phantom Troupe?"

In today's world, organizations that rely solely on empty promises are unlikely to retain members. Almost every organization has its own advantages and benefits to attract talented individuals.

For example, the Spirit Pagoda's convenience in acquiring souls, the Tang Sect's unique martial arts techniques, the War God Hall's military background, and Shrek Academy's strong faculty...

Demonstrating strength and benefits is nothing to hide.

"certainly."

Bai Ye didn't say much, took out the medicine he had prepared in advance, and threw it away.

Everyone caught it, and inside the glass tube, a deep blue liquid flowed slowly, emitting a faint golden glow.

This is a "newcomer benefit" that he specially prepared.

[Holy Flame Light - Perfect (Supreme Blue)]

[Effect 1: Permanently increases soul power and mental power (the effect depends on the user's constitution, with the best results on the first use)]

[Effect 2: Martial Soul undergoes a benign mutation (weak)]

"Consider this a small gift; it won't be taken back regardless of whether you join the Phantom Troupe or not."

"We'll take it soon. Let's each find a corner to sit down and cherish this opportunity."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at the potion in their hands, which faintly emitted pure energy, making it irresistible.

Gu Yue felt it most deeply; the energy contained in the potion was like a life core refined countless times, no less than receiving the blessing of the goddess of life.

Such methods truly live up to the name of "Divine Refinement".

"Wait! I want to join too!"

Xie Xie seemed to finally remember something, and he raised his hand without hesitation, his excited expression no less than that of someone who had won the lottery, which immediately attracted the attention of others.

Zhang Yangzi, standing to the side, coughed lightly and immediately put on a smiling face:

"Thank you, Xie Xie... beautiful lady, since we're classmates, could you lend your brother a hand?"

"Do you know some secret?"

Seeing everyone gather around, Xie Xie glanced behind him discreetly. Seeing no one blocking his way by the podium, he cleared his throat and spoke mysteriously:

"My father once took me to the Heaven Dou City auction, and the number one item up for auction was a work from [Divine Refinement]."

"It is said that after using it, a person's soul power increases by three levels, and even their mental power soars!"

"It seems to be similar to the ones we have; one of them sold for nearly a billion Federal Credits!!!"

"One billion?!"

Upon hearing this number, everyone froze, and even the usually calm Gu Yue couldn't help but be moved.

Federal currency is not paper money; it is a hegemonic currency used on all continents, even in the enemy nation, the Star Luo Empire.

Top-tier thousand-year soul spirits are worth around 60 million Federal Credits, while ten-thousand-year soul spirits are worth 3 to 4 times that amount.

The price of one potion can buy five medium-to-high quality ten-thousand-year-old soul spirits.

Thinking of this, everyone felt the potions in their hands become scalding hot.

Tang Wulin, in particular, looked especially adorable with her dazed expression, clearly realizing for the first time her master's "strength".

"I'm joining the Phantom Troupe!"

"I'm joining too!"

Without any further hesitation, the remaining Zhang Yangzi and the others also chose to join.

Permanently enhances soul power and mental power.

These two advantages alone are something that no Soul Master can refuse—especially mental strength, which becomes increasingly difficult to improve as one gets older.

Many geniuses ultimately fail to break through their limits, often because they are stuck on their mental strength and cannot bear the burden of upgrading multiple souls, leaving them with lifelong regrets.

Why not latch onto such a readily available powerful figure?!

Almost everyone enthusiastically found a place to sit cross-legged, twisted open the potion and took it orally, then closed their eyes to meditate.

Only two figures remained motionless—it was still Gu Yue and one of his young apprentices.

Bai Ye finally stepped down from the podium, went to the Silver Dragon King, and threw him another deep purple potion.

[Ocean Miracle (Premium Purple)]

[Effect: Significantly heals negative effects and hidden injuries (mental damage, blood deficiency)]

[Note: This effect ignores class]

"That's it, we can't get anything better available for the time being."

Bai Ye looked at Qiao Ling's face. From this angle, she looked no different from an ordinary girl, except that she had a faint sandalwood scent.

Who would have thought that the Silver Dragon King, who would later become the final villain, would appear in this small classroom?

Perhaps, in some corner of the academy, a mysterious black dragon is secretly spying on us…

"Is there anything you can't concoct?"

Gu Yue pursed his lips, twisted open the potion, tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp. Instantly, a strong stimulating sensation surged into his heart, followed by waves of dizziness that made him feel nauseous.

But after that, a warm current began to slowly repair the wounds in my sea of ​​consciousness—scars that had almost been destroyed when I was in the God Realm.

Only today have we finally seen hope for recovery.

"……Thanks."

Although it was a bit awkward, Gu Yue was not unreasonable.

In the years that her consciousness has been scattered throughout the world, she has not had many nascent emotions—one is the teacher who treated her well, and the bastard in front of her has taken up the rest.

Although we still don't know what the other party's purpose was, this help was genuine.

If she has the opportunity to return to her peak strength, she will be able to create a small divine realm even without the essence of the Golden Dragon King.

After all, the Silver Dragon King's divine status was at least above that of a first-level deity, and he had inherited the creative power of the Dragon God.

With the divine realm lost these days, creating a mini divine realm is not a problem.

"What did you say?"

"...Go to hell."

Gu Yue gritted her teeth, deciding to avoid seeing it and thus avoid getting annoyed. She closed her eyes slightly and began to rest.

Bai Ye didn't mind; seeing the Silver Dragon King break through his defenses from time to time was one of his few sources of amusement.

Then he went to his youngest apprentice's side.

At this moment, Tang Wulin was also sitting cross-legged without moving, but in fact, he had already been secretly glancing at the figure not far away.

When she saw Bai Ye walking over, her eyes immediately lit up.

"Master!"

"Bring it here."

Upon hearing Bai Ye speak, Tang Wulin obediently handed over the potion in her hand, which was replaced with an unusual golden liquid.

[Dragon's Breath (Purple)]

[Effect 1: Permanently improves physical fitness and has a profound impact on the user's bloodline development]

[Effect 2: Subtly enhances the strength of Qi and blood]

Just one glance and she immediately recalled her previous experience; the bitter taste seemed to rush straight into her nostrils, so bitter that she couldn't open her eyes.

"Master~ I don't want to drink it~"

Tang Wulin stared longingly at the other person. Only in front of this master could she relax and act coquettishly like an ordinary girl.

Even away from her master, she is still the pillar of her family and Na'er's good older sister, so she cannot be weak.

"I'll drink it. I have some sugar here."

"Oh~"

Despite her pained expression, Tang Wulin obediently opened her mouth and poured the flowing "bitterness" into it, almost spitting out her breakfast.

too bitter!

But looking into her master's eyes, she had no choice but to bite the bullet and force herself to swallow.

Open your mouth.

After inserting a cotton-white candy granule into her mouth, Tang Wulin's expression improved considerably, and she began to seriously absorb the effects of the potion.

Golden light began to surround him, and the spreading vines trembled gently, clearly benefiting him greatly.

This training session for all staff will probably last two to three hours, which will be just enough to get through the afternoon.

Taking this opportunity, Bai Ye returned to the podium.

Before he could even sit down, the blue-haired figure strode over and stared intently at him.

Ask me anything—though I might not be able to answer.

Bai Ye spoke calmly; he had indeed not seen this "old friend" for a long time.

P.S.: The timeline may have been slightly altered; the original author's age is a bit out of place.