Douluo: I achieve godhood through System

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South of Heaven Dou City! 

The sound of hooves echoed as 500 royal knights, tall and imposing, equipped with fine gear and well-trained, marched under the leadership of Heaven Dou's Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe. They were tasked with escorting the 16 academy teams, including Heaven Dou's first team, to Spirit City for the grand finals. 

The poor performance of Heaven Dou's second team did not affect the importance placed on Heaven Dou's first team. Whenever Xue Qinghe had free time, he would visit them. He never neglected anyone and maintained a refined, approachable demeanor, earning the favor of all those around him. 

Wang Li had to admit that if he didn't know Xue Qinghe was actually Qian Renxue and Qian Renxue was Xue Qinghe, this Crown Prince of Heaven Dou would certainly seem like the perfect heir. 

After more than 20 days of travel, they arrived safely and smoothly at Spirit City, located at the border between two great empires, without encountering any attacks from Titled Douluo-led forces. 

Spirit City, entirely controlled by the Spirit Palace, was a place where only Soul Masters or their families could live. It was a stronghold for the direct forces of Spirit Palace. 

Though the number of Soul Masters was not overwhelming, the descendants of Soul Masters had a much higher chance of becoming Soul Masters themselves. This meant that Spirit City could continuously provide a steady stream of reserve forces for Spirit Palace. 

The 500 royal knights were stationed outside the city. Xue Qinghe, the representative of Heaven Dou Empire, only brought a small entourage with him. Accompanied by the teachers and students of the 16 academy teams, totaling just over 500 people, they entered Spirit City. 

There would be no competition today. First, arrangements for accommodations were made. In the vast Spirit City, the 16 teams from Heaven Dou Empire and the 16 teams from Starluo Empire were housed in adjacent quarters. 

The Spirit Palace's intentions were blatantly obvious and not well-intentioned. 

At this moment, Wang Li saw Tang San once again, clad in eccentric attire with the Shrek Academy team, standing out awkwardly among the other teams. 

Among the Shrek Academy team, Tang San looked unremarkable. His eyes were bloodshot, his face haggard, and he appeared completely disheveled, exuding a sense of defeat. 

The past two months of qualifiers and advanced rounds had shattered his confidence and pride. 

But if he thought about it, he was only fourteen, not yet fifteen. Competing against talented Soul Masters from high-level academies in their twenties, he had no reason to feel ashamed for losing. 

However, Tang San was a stubborn person, insisting that his failure was entirely his own fault, which led to his current miserable state. 

As Wang Li saw Tang San, Tang San noticed Wang Li as well. Wang Li, dressed in luxurious clothing, was surrounded by attention, shining like a star, while Tang San... 

Feeling humiliated, Tang San lowered his head. The jealousy in his heart grew like wild grass, uncontrollably surging forward. 

"Since I left Nuoding Academy, I've felt like I've always been living in Wang Li's shadow. Damn, where did I go wrong?!" 

Tang San questioned himself frantically in his mind: 

"And now, I've even lost Xiao Wu…" 

Over the past two months, Xiao Wu had successfully broken through to level 40 of her Soul Power. Liu Erlong had taken her to the Star Dou Forest to hunt for the soul beast needed for her fourth soul ring. 

But then, the Titan Giant Ape appeared, and once again, it captured Xiao Wu. This time, she never returned. 

The pain of failure, the pain of losing Xiao Wu, was something Tang San could never recover from. 

Seeing Tang San in this state, Wang Li felt no emotion. He withdrew his gaze and strode forward toward the Heaven Dou first team's accommodations. 

Inside the room!

The leader, Qin Ming, along with the eight members of the Heaven Dou team, were gathered here. Qin Ming addressed everyone:

"The finals are about to begin, and our match is coming up. However, from today until tomorrow, everyone can rest well. The Spirit Palace team, Heaven Dou Royal team, and Starluo Royal team—these three seed teams—will have a bye on the first day of competition."

"The other thirty teams will face off in tomorrow's brutal elimination round. The elimination will be in team format—winners advance, losers are eliminated, and half the teams will be out by the end of the day."

"We will join the elimination rounds on the second day, where the strongest three teams will emerge."

"The top three teams will compete in individual duels, one-on-one, until the last person remains. The team with that person will be the first to advance."

"The remaining two teams will compete in a team battle to decide who moves forward. Finally, the two advancing teams will face off in the championship match."

Among the eight, Wang Li and Dugu Yan were the most relaxed, as they had never considered the possibility of losing.

The other six—Yu Feng clenched his fists excitedly and said: 

"Finally, it's our turn! We've been watching the Five Elements Academy's matches, and now it's time to show them what a true top-tier team looks like!"

Oslo, Shi Mo, Shi Mo, Ye Lingling, and even Yu Tianheng were all excited. This was the best stage for them to prove themselves.

Qin Ming looked at the excited six and the calm Wang Li and Dugu Yan. After a moment of thought, he could only helplessly say: 

"Tactics and strategy don't matter much at this point. All I hope for is that each of you can showcase your best on the field."

Hearing this, Wang Li responded: 

"Teacher Qin, there are eight of us. Before the final championship match, only one of us—either me or Yan Yan—will compete, and we'll mostly serve as support." 

"One reason is to hide part of our strength, and the other is to give everyone time to fully showcase their own abilities."

As Wang Li finished speaking, several grateful looks were cast his way. Oslo, Yu Feng... they all knew that once Wang Li stepped in, they wouldn't have a chance to compete.

Now that Wang Li was stepping back, they were deeply grateful. Five years of training, five years of hard work—all for the chance to achieve something extraordinary in this competition.

Even Qin Ming felt a sense of satisfaction. Looking at Wang Li and Dugu Yan, he nodded and said: 

"Then we'll go with this strategy. One of you two will step forward, and the other will stay hidden. When the final match arrives, we'll give it our all against the Spirit Palace team."

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*The Next Day: The First Day of the Competition* 

On the plaza in front of the Pope's Palace, the crowd had already gathered. The spectators were all Soul Masters or their families from the city. 

All thirty-three teams were present, except for the Spirit Palace team, and they were waiting for the final competition to begin. 

As time passed, the atmosphere grew solemn. Soon, a woman dressed in a purple-golden robe, wearing a splendid crown, and holding a scepter, walked out. She exuded an air of elegance and grandeur. 

On her sides were Yue Guan in white and Gui Mei in black. As they appeared, or more precisely, as Bibi Dong made her entrance, all eyes in the arena turned toward her. 

Excitement, fervor, respect, and reverence...

This woman had, before her final descent into madness, managed to take control of all of Spirit Palace's forces, excluding the Worship Hall. She had done so with her own methods and charm. Truly, she was a formidable figure. 

"Your Holiness the Pope!" 

With a gentle raise of her hand, Bibi Dong spoke kindly to the crowd: 

"Please, there is no need for such formalities. I thank the thirty-two elite teams from the two great empires for joining the finals of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Competition."

"In the previous three tournaments, we have witnessed the rise of many outstanding Soul Masters, and I believe this time will be no different. We are sure to see many remarkable performances. Let us all look forward to what is to come."

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire arena erupted in excitement. 

However, after scanning the crowd, Bibi Dong's gaze landed on Wang Li and Dugu Yan from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. She didn't pay them much attention and quickly shifted her focus entirely to Yu Xiaogang. 

"Xiaogang..." 

A mix of emotions surged within her. Even though she was a Titled Douluo and the Pope of the Spirit Palace, she was not immune to being affected by these emotions—emotions that made her weak, foolish, and irredeemable. 

After a long pause, Bibi Dong spoke again: 

"And this time, the prize for the final champion of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Competition, which Spirit Palace is offering..." 

As she spoke, Bibi Dong waved her hand. Three jeweled boxes flew out of her storage soul tool and floated mid-air, supported by her soul power. 

Bibi Dong continued: 

"Three soul bones: the Wisdom Skull of Spirit Condensation, the Flame Right Arm of Explosive Burning, and the Wind Left Leg of Speed. These are all treasures from the Spirit Palace's vault." 

"Among them, the Wisdom Skull of Spirit Condensation comes from the previous generation's Pope, who hunted a Holy Phantom Demon Ape over 50,000 years old." 

A wave of astonishment swept through the crowd. Soul bones—prized treasures for every Soul Master—were priceless, difficult to come by, and worth more than gold. 

If not for the presence of Pope Bibi Dong, Yue Guan in white, and Gui Mei in black at the Pope's Palace, many would have been unable to resist the urge to snatch these treasures away. 

After displaying the soul bones, Bibi Dong carefully stored them away and waved her hand: 

"Now, aside from the Spirit Palace team, Heaven Dou Royal team, and Starluo Royal team, the leaders of the remaining thirty teams, please come up to the grand hall to draw lots and determine your opponents for the first round of the competition."

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*In the Plaza!*

Wang Li spoke quietly to Dugu Yan: 

"This Wisdom Skull of Spirit Condensation is quite impressive."

Dugu Yan nodded: 

"Mm."

The conversation seemed a bit unfinished because only Wang Li and Dugu Yan understood the true meaning. What they were really saying was that this Wisdom Skull of Spirit Condensation was superior to the Illusion Skull from the past.

Dugu Yan was a control-type Soul Master, specifically one who used poison. The Illusion Skull wasn't the best fit for her. In contrast, the Wisdom Skull of Spirit Condensation, as its name suggested, could greatly enhance her mental power, which would suit her much better.

Today's match held little significance, as the Spirit Palace team, Heaven Dou Royal team, and Starluo Royal team were not participating.

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The Next Day: The Second Day of the Competition!

Qin Ming returned from drawing lots, looked at Yu Tianheng, and said: 

"Our match today will be against one of the Five Elements Academy teams—Thunder Academy. For the first match of the day, we have to face Thunder Academy, which is also part of the Heaven Dou Empire... This is really..."

Yu Tianheng's expression tightened for a moment, but then relaxed. There was no possibility of losing, not for him and certainly not against his cousin, Yu Tianxin.

Soon after, the Cardinal, who was serving as the referee, announced: 

"The next match: Heaven Dou Royal Academy versus Thunder Academy. Both teams, step onto the stage!" 

The Heaven Dou Royal Academy and Thunder Academy teams stepped onto the hundred-meter-wide arena one after the other.

Around the arena, no matter whether it was the Starluo Royal Academy team, or the Heaven Dou Empire's teams like Godwind Academy, Chihuo Academy, or Tianshui Academy, all eyes were focused intently on the match. 

Even Pope Bibi Dong, seated in the Pope's Palace, was watching with interest.

Amidst the attention of thousands, the Cardinal loudly called: 

"Both teams, salute, and summon your spirits!" 

As both teams bowed and saluted, they summoned their spirits, which immediately caused an uproar across the arena.

The Thunder Academy team had three Soul Zong and four Soul Venerable—this was the composition of a top-tier academy team.

However, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team was even more formidable. Every member was at the Soul Zong level or higher, each possessing two yellow and two purple soul rings. In particular, Wang Li's soul rings were what caused the most astonishment: two yellow, two purple, and one deep black soul ring. The profound black soul ring was the reason for the astonishment.

This Soul Master competition had truly seen the emergence of the first Soul King-level expert...

Davis and Zhu Zhuyun from the Starluo Royal Academy looked serious. Their team always aimed to secure second place while contending for the top spot. They hadn't considered Heaven Dou Royal Academy a threat—Spirit Palace was the real target for them to defeat.

They hadn't expected that this year's Heaven Dou Royal Academy team would be so powerful. Six Soul Zong and one Soul King—this made them feel uneasy.

Zhu Zhuyun, whose figure was as striking as Zhu Zhuqing's, spoke uneasily: 

"Viss..." 

Davis' expression remained unchanged. He raised his head, puffed out his chest, and said: 

"We will use our spirit fusion technique. With the power to defeat a Soul King, we just need to have our teammates hold back their Soul Zong. As long as that happens, we have a chance to win."

The players from Godwind Academy, Chihuo Academy, and Tianshui Academy—Feng Xiaotian, Huo Wu, Huo Wushuang, Shui Binger—finally understood that their earlier show of force had been completely disregarded by the opposing team.

Even Pope Bibi Dong, seated in the Pope's Palace, looked knowingly at Du Gubo in the VIP section and said: 

"Lord Bilin, you've indeed cultivated an outstanding younger generation."

Du Gubo, always proud and unyielding, still gave a respectful nod to Bibi Dong, acknowledging her with: 

"I have only one granddaughter and one grandson-in-law; of course, I'll nurture them with everything I've got. Unlike the Spirit Palace, where there are countless talents."

Meanwhile, on the arena! 

The battle had already begun. Wang Li stood with his arms crossed over his chest, showing no intention of taking part in the fight, as he merely protected the team's only support Soul Master, Ye Lingling.

The defensive Soul Masters, Shi Mo and Shi Mo, wielded their Xuanwu Shields, which shimmered with an inky black glow. When lightning struck the shield, it only caused ripples, without even a scratch. The attacks didn't manage to break through the formidable defense.

The battle raged on like a bulldozer, as the team members launched a fierce offensive, bulldozing through their opponents.

As agile attack-type Soul Masters, Osro and Yufeng became the main force in the battle, working seamlessly with Shi Mo and Shi Mo to push Thunder Academy back step by step.

Meanwhile, Yu Tianheng was granted the long-awaited opportunity to engage in a one-on-one duel with his cousin, Yu Tianxin. Both were Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Soul Masters, both at the Soul Zong level, but Yu Tianheng had a higher soul power level—two levels above his cousin.

The battle between the two soon began, with deafening thunder and flashing lightning filling the arena. The two figures, wrapped in electric energy, collided and separated repeatedly. Each time they crossed paths, it caused earth-shattering explosions.

In the end, during their final exchange, Yu Tianxin fell, while Yu Tianheng remained standing. The outcome was decided.

Yu Tianxin smiled bitterly: 

"Tianheng, in the end, you won."

Yu Tianheng shook his head: 

"I have one opponent now that I can't defeat, and perhaps I won't be able to defeat them in the future either. The Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Soul Masters, we can't afford to look down on true geniuses. If we want to restore the pride of the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Soul Masters, we need to keep pushing ourselves."

Yu Tianxin thought of Wang Li, who always appeared carefree and never seemed to take a fight seriously. A Soul King with five rings, the very thought made him shudder: 

"We lost, Thunder Academy lost... but... I will get my revenge!"

Sadly for them, no matter how intense the fight was, all the eyes in the arena were on Wang Li, who remained silent and calm, his relaxed demeanor showing no signs of concern. 

(End of Chapter)