Soul Land: Raiden Shogun Is My Martial Soul

Chapter 226: Kong, Titled Douluo?

"Why does this evil soul master feel so strange..."

As Kong walked, he replayed the day's events in his mind.

A Soul Saint, an evil soul master, and the hunt for a genius...

Wait. Could it be because Shi Nian died two years ago, and the world's consciousness guided this evil soul master to Heaven Dou City to temper Tang San?

But instead of encountering Tang San, the evil soul master ran into him!

At this thought, Kong shook his head. Forget it. Soldiers will block the path of an invading army, and water will flood the earth to stop a fire.

On the entire Douluo Continent, there weren't many who could threaten him.

"Hey, little brother, why do you look so troubled?"

Suddenly, a voice interrupted Kong's thoughts. He looked up, a bit dazed, toward the source of the voice.

The speaker was an exceptionally charming woman. While she wasn't stunningly beautiful, her looks were the kind that grew more appealing the longer one looked at her.

She seemed to be in her early twenties, a bit over 1.7 meters tall, wearing elegant yet combat-appropriate attire. A purple badge, seemingly issued by the Spirit Hall, adorned her chest.

Kong wasn't sure what the badge signified.

Beside her stood two young men. One had red hair, a tall and burly frame, and a resolute expression. The other was more reserved, silent, with sharp eyes like an eagle's, exuding readiness.

Not far from the three, there was... a man dressed in golden armor, with heavy makeup on his face.

"???"

Why did this feel so familiar?

Kong was baffled.

The features of these three reminded him of the Golden Generation of Spirit Hall. Most notably, the man with painted nails and flamboyant makeup—he had to be Yue Guan, Chrysanthemum Douluo!

The strength and appearance matched perfectly. It had to be Yue Guan.

But what were they doing in Heaven Dou City instead of Spirit City?

"Kid, Nana's asking you a question. What's with your silence?"

The red-haired young man's voice confirmed their identities for Kong.

Yan—lickspittle Yan. May you meet a horrible end!

"Alright, don't scare him. After all, he's a noble of the Heaven Dou Empire," Hu Liena said with a playful tone.

The first part of her statement was normal, but the latter half carried a hint of mockery.

Kong, dressed in the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy's uniform, wasn't wearing any specific insignia, leading Hu Liena and her companions to assume he was one of Heaven Dou's nobles.

After all, the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy only accepted nobles, with rare exceptions.

Non-nobles weren't allowed to enroll.

Kong: "..."

Great. Just one day without wearing the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan badge, and he'd already faced two provocations!

The evil soul master earlier couldn't be helped. That guy had known about his clan affiliation, likely blending into the crowd during the opening ceremony.

"Tch, no wonder nobles are such trash. A few people show up, and you're too scared to speak!"

Yan sneered. If not for Hu Liena's intervention, he would've taught Kong a lesson on the "strength of commoners."

"Yue Guan, this red-haired guy is overdue for a beating. If I make a move, there won't even be bones left. Please handle him for me."

Kong spoke calmly, his aura briefly pressing down on Yue Guan before disappearing.

Yue Guan froze for a moment. The oppressive aura chilled him to the bone, though it only lasted an instant.

Yue Guan was stunned.

What the...

Who was this "kid"? What kind of situation was this?

Was this some old monster playing at youth, someone who had mastered the art of rejuvenation?

Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan were equally dumbfounded.

Yue Guan, wasn't that Chrysanthemum Douluo's name?

This person actually knew Chrysanthemum Douluo!

Wait—what did he mean by, "If I make a move, there won't even be bones left"?

Such arrogance!

The only red-haired person present was Yan.

"Kid, watch your—"

Before Yan could finish, Yue Guan appeared beside him in a flash and slapped him across the face.

Even with his strength controlled, a strike from a Titled Douluo sent Yan flying. He spun in the air before crashing heavily to the ground.

Hu Liena and Xie Yue gaped, their mouths slightly open. They wanted to say something, but no words came out.

Why was Elder Yue Guan listening to this person and punishing Yan?

"Does this satisfy you, sir?" Yue Guan asked respectfully.

Yue Guan didn't even glance at the fallen Yan. Instead, he turned to Kong and addressed him directly.

Although the oppressive aura had only flickered briefly, Yue Guan was certain that Kong's strength far surpassed his own. It had to be at least level 96, or perhaps even level 97!

Why, you old monster, would you revert to such a youthful form?

And why, of all places, would you enroll in Heaven Dou Imperial Academy... to study?

Are you insane?

"In consideration of Elder Qian Daoliu, let's leave it at that for today. When traveling outside, don't provoke others so recklessly!"

"Redhead, did you hear me?"

Kong's tone was cold, showing no regard for Yan.

To Kong, Yan was nothing more than an obsequious bootlicker, eager to show off in front of his "goddess." Yet, the goddess didn't care for him—in fact, she looked down on him.

Of course, Hu Liena only regarded Yan as a brother.

Hearing Kong's words, Yue Guan swallowed hard. Qian Daoliu?

Hu Liena and the others might not know who this was. They wouldn't dare refer to him by name, and perhaps they weren't even aware of his existence.

But Yue Guan knew.

Qian Daoliu—the Grand Worshipper of the Spirit Hall!

The former Supreme Pontiff!

Father of the late Supreme Pontiff Qian Xunji, and a being who had reached the pinnacle of human strength!

Level 99. A Peerless Douluo!

Without waiting for Yan to respond, Kong didn't bother with the group anymore and began walking toward the nearby tavern. Yan, still in shock, couldn't comprehend why the Elder he respected had slapped him.

After Kong left, Yan finally stood up, his eyes filled with confusion rather than resentment. He looked to Yue Guan for an explanation.

"Yan, don't blame me for hitting you. I was saving your life!"

Seemingly understanding the trio's unspoken questions, Yue Guan continued.

"The Spirit Hall doesn't fear a single Titled Douluo, but offending one over something as trivial as a careless remark by a member of the Golden Generation—such recklessness is beneath us."

"Don't be fooled by how young he appears. Everything he said is true. If he had made a move, you'd be dead without a trace!"

"His strength is formidable. Even I might not be a match for him!"

"And as for the name Qian Daoliu, you might not understand its significance. He is the Grand Worshipper of the Spirit Hall's Worship Hall..."

Yue Guan's expression grew heavier as he spoke. The pressure Kong had exerted on him was immense, and the mention of Qian Daoliu had only amplified his unease.

After Yue Guan's explanation, Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan were all dumbfounded.

That young man, who seemed even younger than them, was actually a Titled Douluo powerful enough to make Chrysanthemum Douluo cautious?

(End of Chapter)

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