Douluo Continent, my martial soul is a mushroom.

Chapter 59 The Gap Between Title Douluos

Let's take a look at Shrek Academy's lineup: Dai Mubai, a level 50 Soul Master (promoted on the 5th day of the ranking battle); Chi Ping, a level 51 Soul King; Oscar, Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Ma Hongjun, all level 42 Soul Masters; Ning Rongrong, a level 37 Soul Venerable; and Zhu Zhuqing, a level 38 Soul Venerable. Each member has mastered at least one of Intuition or Blood Qi (Tang San, due to his Mysterious Heaven Skill and Purple Demon Eye, has neither). Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun have even forged their own paths.

Are there any objections to the results of the ranking battle?

Isn't first place a sure thing?

……

After the ranking battles, the finals will be held, usually in a city between the two empires. This year is a bit special, as the Spirit Hall suddenly issued a statement requesting that the finals be held in Spirit City.

The Spirit Hall was growing increasingly powerful, and perhaps sooner or later it would break ties with the two great empires, but certainly not now. The two great empires didn't want to argue with the Spirit Hall over such a trivial matter, so they simply agreed.

Xue Ye dispatched Xue Qinghe as an envoy of the Heaven Dou Empire to participate in the judging of this competition. Led by the Crown Prince, the 15 participating teams, totaling over 400 people, along with a 500-strong Royal Knights, rode in carriages towards Wuhun City in a grand procession.

No one was foolish enough to stop the Crown Prince, so the procession moved forward very smoothly.

The carriages for each academy were all provided by the Heavenly Dou Royal Family. They were particularly luxurious, with the interiors basically arranged in a nine-square grid. Luggage could be placed on both sides, which could also be used as beds for sleeping at night. The three rooms in the middle were quite spacious and had excellent soundproofing.

Inside the Shrek Academy carriage, in the very center of the nine-square grid room.

"Brother Dai, will you and Zhu Qing still be able to use your Martial Soul Fusion Technique in the finals?" Ma Hongjun asked worriedly.

With three days to prepare before setting off, Flander and Liu Erlong took Dai Mubai to Sunset Forest to obtain his fifth spirit ring, enabling Dai Mubai to successfully advance to the level of Spirit King.

However, during the subsequent preparations, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing's Martial Soul Fusion Skill encountered problems due to this advancement.

"Fatty, shut up! Zhu Qing and I are getting into the swing of things!" Dai Mubai said impatiently.

He and Zhu Zhuqing were holding hands and communicating their soul power.

The evolution brought about by the ten-thousand-year spirit ring is enormous. It can even be said that it allowed Dai Mubai's spirit to leap from the growth stage to the maturity stage, while Zhu Zhuqing remained in the growth stage.

Therefore, the two people's martial spirits became incompatible.

But this won't work. The Spirit Hall's Golden Generation has three Soul Kings; without the Netherworld White Tiger, Shrek Academy's chances of winning are at least 10% lower. Furthermore, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing have reasons to use their Spirit Fusion Technique.

Ma Hongjun sighed and muttered, "I wonder if the method the master gave me will work. You and Zhu Qing have been practicing for ten days, and it seems to have no effect at all."

Yu Xiaogang, being a Great Soul Master, was able to use the Spirit Fusion Technique alongside Soul Saints Flander and Liu Erlong, so he must have had relevant experience. Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing consulted Yu Xiaogang and obtained his method; they are currently communicating their soul power to increase their compatibility.

"It's having some effect," Dai Mubai said. "Our soul power repulsion isn't as strong as it was before we set off."

Zhu Zhuqing suddenly opened her eyes, looked at Ma Hongjun, and a cold glint flashed in her eyes.

Ma Hongjun understood immediately, closed the door, and entered the front of the car.

He looked at Chi Ping, who was scribbling on a piece of paper, and asked, "Brother Ping, do you have any other ideas regarding the boss and Zhu Qing's situation?"

"My research topic is my mycelium and intuition about qi and blood. Asking me to share my insights on martial soul fusion techniques is really putting me in a difficult position."

Xue Qinghe looked surprised, as if he had heard something unbelievable, and said, "Chi Ping, you can't do anything?"

"I'm not some kind of genius." Chi Ping rolled his eyes.

That's right, Xue Qinghe wasn't in his own carriage, but at Shrek Academy, accompanied by Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo Chen Xin.

Xue Qinghe chuckled and said, "Qinghe misunderstood. But Chi Ping, when will you deliver what you promised me?"

Chi Ping looked into Xue Qinghe's eyes. "Are you serious? You've given me over six hundred different climates and environments across five provinces, and you're already rushing for results after only two months? Even driving a donkey wouldn't be this impatient! Besides, I still need to arrange things at the academy and prepare for the competition!"

Xue Qinghe laughed and said, "The capable should do more. Besides, I can wait, but the people of the empire can't. It will take who knows how long to distribute them to various places. We should get them as soon as possible and start as soon as possible."

"One-third left, I'll give it all to you after the finals." Chi Ping lowered his head, continuing to examine the design drawings for his left arm, while complaining, "I'm busy too, you know."

Chi Ping turned and handed the design drawings to Chen Xin. "Senior Chen Xin, do you think this meridian can be adjusted like this?"

Chen Xin took the design drawings, thought about them carefully, and said, "The location and strength are correct, but it's still too rigid. Creating your own body is an opportunity that most people wouldn't even dare to dream of. You should be bolder. I think we can add a few more points. What do you think of adding them here?"

This is why Chen Xin was in the Shrek carriage.

Chi Ping wanted to completely reshape his left arm with mycelium, replacing the bones, flesh, and meridians with mycelium and precious materials.

After the Soul Hunt in Sunset Forest, Chen Xin and Chi Ping became much closer, even becoming close friends despite their age difference. Chen Xin learned about what Chi Ping was doing and offered to help with the design.

Chi Ping naturally wouldn't refuse Chen Xin's kindness, and the cultivation experience of a Title Douluo would help him design the arm even more perfectly.

For Chenxin, this process will deepen his understanding of the body and will also help his spiritual practice.

and……

Very original!

No?

Chen Xin has reached the pinnacle of swordsmanship in Douluo Continent. Every step from now on will be a new realm. Sticking to the old ways will lead nowhere; innovation is the only way forward.

"That makes sense..."

Chi Ping seemed to be deep in thought.

Ma Hongjun automatically shut up, trying to minimize his presence.

The atmosphere between Chi Ping and Chen Xin made him feel a sense of distance, as if the brilliance of knowledge was shining, and those who were not smart enough could not even get close!

Didn't you see Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi already drinking tea on the side?

Ma Hongjun bent down and quietly exited the carriage.

……

"Um?"

Chi Ping suddenly looked up.

"What's wrong?" Chen Xin asked, puzzled.

"He has murderous intent."

Chi Ping closed his eyes, his intuition fully activated.

Chen Xin put down the blueprints in his hand, and Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi stopped drinking tea.

They knew that Chi Ping was not a man of empty words, and that his perception was astonishing; he could sense Shi Nian's murderous intent before Shi Nian even made a move.

A moment later, Chi Ping opened his eyes. "The opponent concealed their aura, but they are both at the Title Douluo level. There are two of them. Besides them, there are other weaker auras. Their killing intent is directed at the entire delegation, but there is a bias. They are most focused on our carriage. They are coming from Shrek Academy."

"Is this intuition?" Xue Qinghe asked in surprise.

He knew about intuition and was curious about this state, but his understanding of intuition was not intuitive.

Ning Fengzhi nodded. "It should be."

Chen Xin asked, "Can you sense how the opponent's strength compares to mine?"

"I can't compare to you."

Ning Fengzhi remained vigilant. "Are you sure?"

"I'm not entirely sure, but it's probably not as strong as Senior Chen Xin's. The intensity of one's life essence is very difficult to conceal."

Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi frowned in thought.

"It should be Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo from the Spirit Hall!" Xue Qinghe suddenly said.

"The only ones targeting us at this time are them." Ning Fengzhi nodded. "Qinghe, go and arrange for the knights to adjust their ranks and prepare for defense. But don't alert them. Uncle Jian, you wait here. If they really come here..."

"I will give them a sword strike," Chen Xin said resolutely.

Ning Fengzhi continued, "Make a heads-up with the instructors in each college, but don't say it directly. Just say that someone is spying on us."

Xue Qinghe nodded. "Qinghe understands."

Chi Ping said, "I'll also go and call Xiao Ao and the others back. The enemy's main target should be us. If we stay together, we can act as bait, and it will also be easier for Senior Chen Xin to protect us."

……

Fifteen minutes later, a powerful group of black-clad "bandits" began to charge at the academy's formation, but the well-prepared knights and academy instructors advanced and retreated in an orderly manner, using the carriages as a base to withstand the first wave of attacks, and then began to counterattack.

Three Soul Douluos emerged from the bandit gang, and the three members of the Beast Academy—Dragon Duke and Snake Granny, Flander, and Liu Erlong—who owed Shrek Academy a favor, became entangled with them.

The white-clad Chrysanthemum Douluo suddenly appeared, his target being the Shrek Academy carriage.

snort!

Just as Chrysanthemum Douluo was about to succeed, a cold snort came from the carriage, followed by a dazzling sword light.

With a cry of "Ah!", Chrysanthemum Douluo was sent flying backward, his left arm only connected by skin and flesh.

Ghost Douluo could no longer hide and appeared in time to protect Chrysanthemum Douluo.

"How arrogant! Chrysanthemum Pass, Ghostly Demon, dare to lay a hand on my granddaughter!"

"Sword Dao Chen Xin!" Ghost Douluo said solemnly, "You've gotten stronger again?"

"Slight improvement, but more than enough to beat you two good-for-nothings who have been stuck in the same place for over a decade," Chen Xin said casually.

The Seven Kill Sword was drawn, its blade pointing directly at Chrysanthemum Douluo.

Chrysanthemum Douluo was immediately terrified, clutching his nearly severed left arm, a sense of fear rising within him.

Which is more important, the mission, your arm, or your life?

They admitted defeat in their hearts, but refused to show weakness on the surface. "We admit defeat today. However, we'll remember this. Ghost, let's go!"

The two titled Douluo vanished silently, and the men in black retreated like the tide, taking their companions' corpses with them as they went, leaving not a single weapon behind. They came fast and retreated even faster, disappearing on the other side of the hill in the blink of an eye.

(End of this chapter)