"Surely, no one here will claim that these 13 cases of innate full soul power happened naturally?"
Tang Lan's words hung in the air, and for a moment, absolute silence fell over the arena.
Was he joking?
Innate full soul power wasn't something that just randomly happened.
If it were that easy to naturally occur, history wouldn't have recorded only a handful of cases!
But then—
The realization hit everyone at once.
—Tang Sect—no, Tang Lan—had the power to artificially create innate full soul power!
—And not just one or two at a time—he could mass-produce them!!!
A wave of disbelief and hunger surged through the crowd.
All eyes locked onto Tang Lan, their gazes burning.
Especially Ning Fengzhi, whose excitement nearly made him lose balance.
—If this could be replicated, what did the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect have to fear?
—With enough geniuses, they could build an immortal foundation that would last for millennia!
Meanwhile, Xue Ye the Great, after his initial shock, simply collapsed into his chair with a complicated, unreadable smile.
Because he understood.
None of this actually mattered anymore.
Tang Lan adjusted his robes, then signaled Bai He to focus the camera on him.
"I have an announcement to make."
"Based on today's successful experiment, we have proven the importance of pre-awakening cultivation."
"Therefore, as the Sect Master of Tang Sect, the Douluo Grandmaster, and the author of the first and second volumes of the Tang Sect Encyclopedia—"
"In collaboration with His Majesty, Xue Ye the Great, we have decided—"
"To establish Tang Sect Academies in every settlement with at least 100 residents!"
"We will provide free education, martial soul awakening guidance, innate soul power breakthrough methods, and support for those stuck at bottlenecks in cultivation!"
"For all Heaven Dou citizens and Tang Sect disciples, these services will be completely free—funded jointly by the empire and the Tang Sect!"
"Our goal is to nurture more talent for the Heaven Dou Empire!"
BOOM!
Tang Lan's words triggered a massive uproar!
The first reaction from everyone was—
"That's impossible!"
Not because they doubted Tang Lan's ability to execute it, but because it defied common sense.
It wasn't about resources or logistics—
It was about political power.
The nobles understood one thing very clearly—
Only an 'ignorant population' could guarantee long-term control.
If the majority of commoners became literate and trained in cultivation, what would happen?
The authority of nobles and royalty would be severely weakened!
—They ruled because commoners had no choice but to work the land.
—They ruled because soul masters were rare and controlled through hierarchy.
But if Tang Lan's plan succeeded—
Would the empire even need nobles anymore?
Even the commoners watching the broadcast struggled to believe it.
They weren't concerned about the political implications—
They just couldn't imagine how it would work.
—There simply weren't enough soul masters to staff that many academies!
Even primary soul master academies were only found in towns and cities.
Tang Lan wanted to open them in every 100-person settlement?!
Impossible!
But what truly terrified the nobles wasn't Tang Lan's plan itself—
It was Xue Ye the Great's silence.
The emperor, who should have immediately opposed anything that undermined his rule, instead remained seated, emotion unreadable.
This was already a declaration in itself—
He had given his silent approval.
The biggest hurdle—the imperial government—had already accepted the plan.
Tang Lan, fully aware of the concerns, smoothly continued—
"Since the number of soul masters is limited, and the number of required academies is vast—"
"We will employ a hybrid approach."
"For settlements with over 10,000 residents, we will station trained Tang Sect disciples as permanent instructors."
"For smaller settlements, the academies will be staffed by ordinary teachers, funded by the Heaven Dou royal family and managed by the Tang Sect."
"Their primary duties will be teaching literacy and maintaining the broadcast infrastructure."
Then—
Tang Lan turned and pointed to the massive display screens used for the broadcast.
"At designated times, these screens will broadcast live classes, where Tang Sect soul masters will answer questions for those who seek knowledge."
"We will ensure that as many people as possible have the opportunity to progress!"
As if that wasn't enough—
Tang Lan delivered the final bombshell—
"Additionally—"
"The three major Spirit Transmission Towers will increase their production of hundred-year soul spirits—"
"Ensuring that most low-level soul masters will no longer be bottlenecked by the lack of suitable soul rings!"
Then, he declared loudly—
"What I seek—"
"Is for every person on this continent to have an equal chance to change their fate!"
"I, Tang Lan—"
"Want this world—"
"To be a place where EVERYONE is like a dragon!!!"
His voice boomed like thunder, echoing across the empire!
At that moment—
Even the doubters finally understood—
Tang Lan wasn't joking.
He was deadly serious.
He wasn't just talking about change—
He was making it happen.
💢 The nobles were furious!
—Their carefully crafted system of power and privilege was collapsing in an instant!
—Tang Lan had just shattered centuries of control with two books and a single academy initiative!
"You…!"
"He…!"
"This…!"
They were too stunned to even form complete sentences!
But compared to them…
While the nobles fumed in outrage, the commoners—both civilians and low-level soul masters—were going wild!
🔥 "Tang Master is mighty!"
🔥 "Tang Master is the teacher of all people!"
🔥 "Even us farmers can learn?!"
🔥 "Are you guys not getting the main point? IT'S FREE! ALL FREE!"
🔥 "Tang Master truly lives up to his name—so generous!"
🔥 "I LOVE TANG MASTER!!!"
The entire Heaven Dou Empire erupted in celebration!
In every city, cheers and shouts filled the air.
And unseen by most—
🌟 Countless golden specks of light floated up from the joyous crowds, drifting toward Heaven Dou City.
Each city's belief and gratitude condensed into streams of golden light, flowing toward the sky above the imperial military camp.
There, the golden streams merged into a small river, descending upon Tang Lan!
His Seagod's Light activated instinctively, hungrily absorbing the Faith Power pouring into him.
The more it absorbed—
The more Faith Power surged toward him!
Within moments, Tang Lan was enveloped in pure golden radiance!
At that moment—
He knew.
He had won!
Ning Fengzhi's anxious voice pulled Tang Lan back.
"Lan, do you hear me?!"
"This Tang Sect Academy plan will offend every noble in the empire—even the most powerful families!"
"It's a thankless job! There's no need to do this!"
"The Tang Li newspaper hasn't been published yet—there's still time to stop it!"
But—
Tang Lan didn't even look at Ning Fengzhi.
Instead, he gazed up at the sky, eyes fixed on the golden river of Faith Power.
And this?
This was only a fraction of what was possible.
Even with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's wealth, the giant display screens had only been installed in major cities.
The real masses—the small towns and villages—had yet to receive the news.
But once the Tang Li newspaper spread tomorrow…
Tang Lan's resolve hardened.
"No matter who tries to stop it—Tang Sect Academy will move forward!"
"Not only must we build it—"
"We must build it well, build it fast, and spread it across the entire world!"
"Right now, we're only covering Heaven Dou Empire."
"But in the future—Star Luo Empire, Sea God Island, even the Sun-Moon Continent—all will be filled with Tang Sect Academies!"
And when that day came—
Becoming a god?
That would be the easiest thing in the world!
Ning Fengzhi was completely dumbfounded.
The more he tried to stop Tang Lan—
The more excited he became?!
What kind of insanity was this?!
This was a money-burning, enemy-making decision!
Why was Tang Lan so determined to push forward?!
For the first time, Ning Fengzhi felt a trace of fear.
A fear that Tang Lan was moving too fast, too boldly.
And if he was wrong…
The entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could be dragged down with him.
Maybe—
Maybe it was time to step back.
Maybe he needed to create some distance between the sect and Tang Sect.
As Ning Fengzhi weighed his options, trying to decide how to voice his concerns—
🚀 BOOM!
The doors to the arena burst open as Ning Rongrong and the core disciples rushed inside!
🔥 "Brother! That was SO COOL!!!"
🔥 "Sect Master, you're too incredible!"
🔥 "Uncle Tang! Will Tang Sect Academy accept donations? I want to use my allowance to help build more!"
🔥 "Wow! The title 'Tang Master' really will make you the teacher of the entire continent!"
🔥 "Does this mean we're the first generation of senior disciples?!"
😂 "Hahaha!" 😂
Seeing how much they admired Tang Lan, Ning Fengzhi silently closed his mouth.
Maybe…
Maybe it was better to wait and see.
Turning his head—
Ning Fengzhi noticed that Xue Ye the Great had quietly left the scene.
Clearly, the emperor was playing it safe—opting for a neutral stance until things became clearer.
With a helpless sigh, Ning Fengzhi shook his head.
This time…
Tang Lan was going too big.
Even with the precedent of Spirit Transmission Towers changing the world—
Ning Fengzhi wasn't sure if he dared to bet his entire sect on Tang Lan's vision.
Tang Lan was young.
He was destined to become a god.
If he failed, he could still recover.
But the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?
They couldn't afford to lose.
(End of Chapter)
Notes-You can read advanced chapters in patreon.com/Shadow_D_X, i have already finished douluo 1 arc and even quite a great deal of douluo 2 arc