Soul Land: Raiden Shogun Is My Martial Soul

Chapter 238: Chapter 238: Level 85 Soul Douluo!



Chapter 238: Level 85 Soul Douluo!

As the dark clouds, thunder, and blood-red sun retreated, the radiant sunlight once again shone upon the earth.

This battle had left the Heavenly Dou Empire's contingent heading to Spirit Hall with devastating losses.

Thankfully, nearly every advanced soul master academy had their dean or vice-dean-level experts accompanying the group. Additionally, Dustheart and Ning Fengzhi were present, which minimized the casualties.

The greatest sacrifices came from the Royal Knight Corps. Their overall cultivation levels were relatively low, and even with the support of battle formations, they suffered heavy losses against the suicidal assaults of the Fallen Ones.

Out of the 500 Royal Knights, fewer than 200 survived.

Of the 16 participating teams, fewer than seven remained intact. This demonstrated just how terrifying the Fallen Ones were.

Even in their deranged state, the damage they caused was catastrophic. If they had retained their sanity, the losses could have been far worse—even deans-level figures might not have survived.

"What now? Our academy's three main team members and three substitutes have all perished. Their sacrifices are worthy of remembrance, but the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament…"

"There's no choice. The leading instructors will have to make a trip back to the academy to summon more substitutes—and quickly!"

Some had fallen, but the tournament had to continue. This was the only option left.

The teams continued their journey, while those with higher speed headed back to their academies to gather substitute members.

These substitutes were the candidates who didn't make it onto their respective main teams.

They were weaker than the official and substitute team members, which was why they hadn't been selected.

"Damn it, those accursed Fallen Ones! Those children were the empire's future!"

Some elders beat their chests in rage, utterly furious yet helpless.

It was too late to change anything now. No amount of words could bring back the dead.

"If it weren't for the presence of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's young master, we might all have fallen!"

"Speaking of which, we haven't yet congratulated the young master on his breakthrough to Soul Douluo!"

"Soul Douluo, at just fourteen years old!"

"Should we just forfeit the tournament at this point?"

"Well… we're already here…"

What they didn't realize was that without Kong, they wouldn't have faced such a calamity at all.

Without the permissions and guidance granted by the Asura God, those Fallen Ones could never have left the Slaughter City!

That place allowed only two outcomes: either becoming the Slaughter God or entering without ever leaving.

"Yu Tiankong's strength has already surpassed mine," an elder sighed. "I'm old now… and yet, he's only fourteen and already a Soul Douluo!"

"Not just a Soul Douluo. He also has eight red soul rings—and they weren't even gained from hunting soul beasts, but from being struck by lightning!"

"If I ever get the chance to break through to Title Douluo, maybe I should try getting struck by lightning to see if I can condense a 100,000-year soul ring!"

Hearing this, the others instinctively glanced at the elder, their eyes twitching.

Even a Title Douluo couldn't easily endure natural lightning! This old man was clearly courting death…

As everyone busied themselves collecting the bodies of their fallen comrades, tears flowed uncontrollably.

"If only I were stronger… even a fraction as strong as Yu Tiankong. I could've saved you. But I'm not."

"Don't blame yourself. Just focus on training harder from now on…"

Amidst the grief and chaos, one person and one event were naturally overlooked.

Kong, and the fact that he had used the Fallen Ones to enhance his soul power, were "selectively" forgotten by everyone.

Such methods were even more brutal than those of the Fallen Ones!

No wonder his strength was so overwhelming.

Of course, harming the heavens might be acceptable, but harming human values was not!

Meanwhile, Kong's soul power level had stabilized at 85. After withdrawing his martial soul and divine weapon, he returned to his original appearance.

"Kong, are you okay?"

Dugu Yan, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing ran over, inspecting him from head to toe with worried expressions.

They were terrified that something unexpected might have happened to him.

The horrifying events earlier were still fresh in their minds.

"I'm fine," Kong said calmly, waving his hand.

He really was fine, though he was still somewhat puzzled.

What exactly was the Asura God up to?

"As long as you're okay… I was so worried!" Dugu Yan said with a sigh of relief.

"So many… hmm, Grandfather Sword said they were all Fallen Ones. So many Fallen Ones—it's terrifying."

Even Ning Rongrong, as well as Dugu Yan, Zhu Zhuqing, and the others, were facing the Fallen Ones for the first time.

The same went for the other team members.

In the past, every time a powerful Fallen One was hunted down, the price was heavy casualties. This time, however, it was the Heavenly Dou Empire's contingent being hunted by the Fallen Ones instead.

Without Kong and General Lightning, who knows how things might have turned out!

"Fallen Ones are mostly wicked soul masters, or soul masters who have committed countless murders and heinous crimes. They are utterly depraved and have always been hunted down and killed by Spirit Hall," someone explained.

"Of course, the two great empires and some powerful sects also fight against the Fallen Ones, but their efforts don't match Spirit Hall's dedication."

"We still don't know what's behind this incident—what could have caused so many Fallen Ones to gather and attack our convoy?"

At this point, Ning Fengzhi approached, his gaze fixed on Kong. He had been observing Kong's transformation closely earlier.

Ning Fengzhi was certain that Kong hadn't had that blood-red sun ability before. How he acquired it was a complete mystery.

He also noticed Kong's right hand, which had evolved into a "gauntlet." This, too, hadn't escaped Ning Fengzhi's eyes. It seemed to be an external soul bone!

As for why it evolved into a gauntlet, Ning Fengzhi couldn't say.

Perhaps the ultimate form of a soul bone was armor?

"Kong, congratulations on reaching the Soul Douluo level!"

Ning Fengzhi offered his heartfelt congratulations. The stronger Kong became, the less likely Ning Fengzhi's investment would go to waste.

At this stage, Kong was already incredibly powerful. In the future, he might even be capable of facing an army of a million on his own!

Of course, even if Kong couldn't, he had people behind him...

"Ning Uncle, it was just luck, pure luck," Kong said modestly, scratching his nose.

Luck? Was it really that simple?

This was a leap of several levels of soul power—and not in the early stages, but in the later stages!

From level 78 straight to level 85!

If this is what "luck" looks like, a trip to the Slaughter City might as well make him a god!

Of course, Kong was only entertaining the idea. Even if he slaughtered every single Fallen One in the Slaughter City, it wouldn't be enough for him to ascend to godhood. The energy simply wasn't sufficient.

The moment Kong said this, everyone's eyes twitched.

Luck?

Do you even know how young you are? Luck?

There are so many people on Douluo Continent, and plenty of soul masters among them. Why don't we see anyone else having such "luck"?

Those words were truly something else!

"Brother, this is hardly luck!"

Xue Qinghe smiled wryly. She…

(End of Chapter)

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