Chapter 201: The Douluo Federation, Nothing Special!
"It seems the Douluo Federation isn't all that impressive after all!"
At the Xingluo Federation delegation's banquet, a group of Xingluo officials chatted casually.
They had all witnessed Long Yue's battle against the Douluo Federation.
Although it had been quite shocking, with a bit of thought they understood the truth behind it.
They knew Long Yue well; he was a celebrity at Monster Academy.
It was already known that Qian Gu Zhangting had fought Long Yue to a draw.
That meant: Douluo Federation = Monster Academy < Shrek Academy.
Thus, with Shrek Academy belonging to the Xingluo Federation, Xingluo Federation > Douluo Federation.
They still looked down on the Douluo Federation.
"It seems the Douluo Federation hasn't changed in ten thousand years; they still only know how to play with soul devices."
"The strength of their soul masters is still weaker than ours, and that's even with the help of their soul spirits."
"No, not just soul spirits—they even used battle armor, and still only managed to tie with Long Yue, didn't they?"
It appeared that the Douluo Federation wasn't as powerful as it seemed.
After thousands of years of development, the Xingluo Federation might have already surpassed the Douluo Federation.
Moreover, now that Shrek Academy had joined them, along with the revival of the Tang Sect,
the high-end soul master power and advanced soul device technology would far exceed the Douluo Federation.
Nowadays, the Douluo Federation's only notable advantage was likely the Spirit Transmission Tower's soul spirits.
However, when it came to soul spirits, everyone couldn't help but feel envious.
"Those soul spirits are truly something to envy!"
For the Xingluo Federation, the most enviable possession of the Douluo Federation was indeed the Spirit Transmission Tower.
They had tried countless times to tempt the Tower with benefits, hoping to establish at least a branch institution.
But the Spirit Transmission Tower had rejected them again and again.
"Clearly, the founder of the Spirit Transmission Tower was of Xingluo royal blood, a member of Shrek Academy and the Tang Sect, yet the Tower is now controlled by outsiders. By all rights, it should belong to Xingluo!"
"Speaking of which, the Huo family and Dai family~"
"Shh~~~"
That was a topic they couldn't touch.
Even though Huo Yuhao came from the Dai family lineage,
the two sides had once harbored deep hatred.
Back then, the Huo family controlled the Sun and Moon Empire and had waged heavy war against the Xingluo Empire.
Though they shared origins, their national interests had long diverged.
Even brothers settle scores clearly—how could nations do any less?
At that moment, Huang Zhengyang walked in and warned, "Do not underestimate the Douluo Federation."
"If the Douluo Federation weren't strong, we wouldn't have had to travel overseas."
"Remember Xingluo's mission. Understood?"
"Understood!"
Meanwhile, inside the Spirit Transmission Tower headquarters—
Qian Gu Dongfeng had just learned that his grandson had fought Shrek Academy's student to a draw.
Could it be?
Even with the full backing of his family's resources, his heir still couldn't surpass Shrek Academy's elite?
Qian Gu Dongfeng couldn't help feeling troubled.
Though they had driven Shrek Academy away, which benefited the Tower's growth,
the title of "World's Number One" still rested on Yun Ming's shoulders.
That shadow haunted him endlessly.
Truth be told, he simply couldn't defeat Yun Ming.
Now all his hopes rested on his grandson, praying he could dominate an era just as Yun Ming once did.
"But now, even he can only fight Shrek's student to a draw?"
"Oh, his martial soul is the Mountain Dragon King."
Then that explained it.
The Spirit Transmission Tower, well-versed in dragon history, clearly knew how formidable the Mountain Dragon King was.
Still, he hadn't expected such a terrifying martial soul to appear again—especially in Shrek Academy.
Envy and jealousy surged within him.
The Bright Dragon King, the Mountain Dragon King…
Qian Gu Dongfeng sighed lightly.
"So this is the heritage of Shrek Academy?"
But there was no time for reflection.
Now that they had located the Holy Spirit Cult's lair, he first reported the intel to the Federation,
then prepared to journey with his elder brother to the Heaven Dou Continent to confront them.
Among his company were the Rank 95 Bloodthirsty Douluo Yun Tianheng, Rank 97 Cold Melody Douluo Xia Zengleng, Rank 96 Fist Emperor Douluo Da Mo, and others.
With the Qian Gu brothers themselves—both Limit Douluo—
even if they couldn't completely crush the Holy Spirit Cult, they could at least shatter its evil plots.
Moreover, the Federation's Dark Division, co-founded with the Spirit Transmission Tower, would also support the assault.
"The Holy Spirit Cult must be destroyed!"
Yes—the true orthodoxy of evil soul masters lay within the Douluo Federation's Dark Division!
The Holy Spirit Cult had to be eradicated!
"Set out!"
"Wait, Tower Master, there's a document that needs your signature!"
Just as he was about to leave, his secretary stopped him.
"What document? Can't the Vice Tower Master handle it?"
The secretary shook her head. "No—the matter involves Shrek Academy."
At the mention of Shrek Academy, Qian Gu Dongfeng immediately had a bad feeling.
He glanced at the document, and his expression darkened.
As expected, it wasn't good news.
"Regarding the Spirit Transmission Tower's soul spirit application for Shrek Academy and Douluo University's exchange students."
Something about deepening friendship between the two academies, maintaining the highest standard of exchange events, and so on…
In short, it boiled down to one thing.
A forty-ninth rank Soul Emperor needed a soul spirit!
What did that have to do with the Spirit Transmission Tower?
As if that weren't enough—they wanted them for free!
A forty-ninth rank soul master's soul spirit wasn't cheap.
They were demanding five at once—for free! It was infuriating.
Qian Gu Dongfeng almost laughed from anger.
Classic Shrek Academy—shameless as ever.
The secretary asked tentatively, "So… should we accept?"
"Accept! Of course, we accept!"
If Shrek was going to be shameless, what else could he do?
"Then should we—"
"No need! The Spirit Transmission Tower should simply do its duty."
Using tricks or damaged soul spirits would be pointless.
After all, these exchange students were carefully selected elites, sure to become Titled Douluo, perhaps even Limit Douluo, one day.
"We won't just avoid tricks—we'll give them the best soul spirits we have!"
If Shrek's top prodigies openly applied for the Tower's soul spirits,
how would Xingluo's people see it when the news spread?
Even Shrek's geniuses yearned for them—it would only increase the Tower's prestige.
And within the Xingluo Federation, already plagued by class injustices and aristocratic oppression,
this could even stir internal discord—exactly what the Tower could use.
It would also be excellent publicity.
Generosity pays off—consider it an investment.
Unless those Shrek students turned out to be ungrateful traitors, it would be worth it.
"Have Vice Tower Master Leng handle this matter. I have more important business to attend to; no time for internal issues."
"Yes, Tower Master!"
(END CHAPTER)
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