Chapter 235 Yu Yuanzhen: Even if you can crush others, you have to crush them once for it to count
Yu Xiaogang was unsure how to evaluate the possibility that Qian Xunji might harbor thoughts of unifying the Douluo Continent.
Currently, the two great Empires of the Douluo Continent stood side by side; the Star Luo Empire was ambitious, while the Heaven Dou Empire was perpetually in a defensive position.
Although Yu Xiaogang had not had deep contact with the two Empires, the existence of nobles meant he naturally did not have much affection for them.
During his time in Heaven Dou City, he often witnessed scenes of nobles acting tyrannically when he strolled through the streets.
In contrast, Spirit Hall provided free Martial Soul Awakening for commoners across the Douluo Continent every year and offered gold coin support to Soul Masters before they had fully grown.
This practice made it difficult for Yu Xiaogang, himself a Soul Master, to develop ill feelings toward Spirit Hall.
Because if he hadn't been born into the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect but instead into a poor family, everything Spirit Hall did would have been an opportunity for him to change his fate against the heavens.
Yu Xiaogang could guarantee that without Spirit Hall, given the nature of the nobles in the two Empires, they would absolutely control Martial Soul Awakening.
It was even possible that they would outright forbid commoners from undergoing Martial Soul Awakening, allowing only nobles to do so.
Shaking his head and casting aside these thoughts regarding the continental situation, Yu Xiaogang pulled his thoughts back to the impact of the battle between his father and Qian Xunji.
"Father, by showing your current Rank in front of that ambitious Pope like this, won't it cause him to be wary of you?"
Yu Xiaogang's question made Yu Yuanzhen grin, and he said indifferently:
"Xiaogang, you are still too green. Remember, in this place called the Douluo Continent, different Ranks and different situations require completely different ways of handling things."
"If you come from a commoner family, before you achieve the Rank of Soul Saint or even Soul Douluo, hiding everything about yourself and growing slowly is the most correct approach."
"But if you have a background like yours, with a Titled Douluo as your backing, unless you are truly too Heaven-Defying like yourself, there is absolutely no need to hide. Making a name for yourself is the correct approach."
"Take Bibi Dong for example; with Innate Full Soul Power and Twin Martial Souls, when have you ever seen her hide herself?"
"And then there is Tang Hao of the Clear Sky Sect; he is also a guy who shows his sharp edge."
Speaking up to this point, Yu Yuanzhen changed his tone and looked at Yu Xiaogang with a serious expression.
"Xiaogang, to be honest, although I, the Grand Elder, and the Second Elder have always praised you, we all agree that you are too steady."
"It's not that being steady is bad, but being too steady means lacking sharpness and the Martial Soul of youth."
"Don't underestimate these things; this is a kind of belief, an attitude of self-confidence."
"When encountering problems, 'I believe in myself' is always much more useful than 'I can't do anything'."
"Although those who are too confident to the point of arrogance will be conceited and look down on everything,"
"it must be said that those who have sharpness and believe in themselves are the ones who are more likely to go further."
"Because only those who are incomparably confident in themselves will continue to believe in themselves when encountering difficult problems."
"Just like you asked me just now, am I not afraid that my current strength will cause Qian Xunji to be wary of me?"
"I can answer you now: why should I be afraid of him? I have already surpassed him in Rank; what qualification does he have to make me wary?"
"Even if I were to be wary, it would be of Qian Xunji's father, Qian Daoliu. But the question is, would Qian Daoliu take action against me because of Qian Xunji's ambition and his wariness of me?"
"How could that be? Qian Daoliu does not have the same ambition as Qian Xunji. As long as I do not declare war on Spirit Hall, do not hinder the Angel God from spreading faith, and do not become a fallen Soul Master, Qian Daoliu will never take action against me."
"Even if I beat his son in front of him, as long as it's not excessive, our battle will just be seen as a dispute between juniors in Qian Daoliu's eyes."
"Qian Xunji is simply powerless."
Yu Yuanzhen looked full of confidence when he said these words, and Yu Xiaogang understood.
His father's confidence was far from reaching the level of arrogance.
After all, his father could clearly recognize that the Pope's father could defeat him, and he also knew clearly what actions would cause the other party to take action.
On this basis, he left the Pope with no way to deal with him.
But then again, his father was basically dancing in a minefield, right?
Beating someone's son in front of them—although that person named Qian Daoliu wouldn't truly take action against you, it shouldn't be hard for him to beat you up just like you beat his son, right?
Not knowing that his words would become a prophecy and that Yu Yuanzhen would indeed be beaten up by Qian Daoliu in the future, Yu Xiaogang nodded.
"I understand, Father. I will think about it carefully later."
Hearing Yu Xiaogang's words, Yu Yuanzhen showed a satisfied expression.
"That's right. You must remember, in the Douluo Continent, the one a person can trust the most is always themselves."
"As for others, even me, you cannot expect that every time you encounter a difficult problem, I will always be by your side, right?"
After saying this, Yu Yuanzhen thought for a moment, and suddenly his eyes lit up.
"I remember this year's Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament should be starting soon, right?"
"Hmm? It does seem like it's about to start."
Yu Xiaogang, who hadn't paid much attention to these things, thought for a moment and said.
"Then isn't that just perfect?"
Yu Yuanzhen snapped his fingers.
"Since there is such a suitable stage, it would be a pity if you didn't go up and dance a little."
"Young people should show themselves more. It's a perfect opportunity to help you make a name for yourself in the Douluo Continent."
"How about it? Do you have the confidence to bring back a championship?"
Hearing his father's words, Yu Xiaogang pursed his lips.
"With my current level, is winning the championship really that difficult?"
This was not Yu Xiaogang being arrogant; it was just that the Spirit Hall Academy he was currently in was always a favorite to win the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament.
They were already favorites to win, and him joining in would just be icing on the cake.
"...That's true. Then how about this: you apply to the Spirit Hall Academy to establish a Second Team?"
"Or just find a second-rate academy, join it, and lead a group of ordinary team members to win the championship?"
Yu Yuanzhen suggested.
Hearing his father's suggestion, Yu Xiaogang frowned; he still felt it was meaningless.
With his current combat power, if he fully unleashed it, he could completely sweep everyone by fighting seven at once.
Even against the strongest Spirit Hall Academy team, it would just take a bit longer to fight.
After all, the participants of the Spirit Hall Academy team would definitely come from the Elite Class he was currently in.
And among the students in the Elite Class, he ranked in the upper-middle.
Of course, that was his ranking before obtaining his Third Soul Ring.
Now? Heh heh!
However, thinking of his father's words earlier, Yu Xiaogang still nodded.
"Fine, I'll try to apply later."
Just treat it as a practical drill similar to the Great Spirit Arena. But come to think of it, with his combat power, should he place some restrictions on himself?
"That's right!"
Yu Yuanzhen showed a gratified expression.
This is how it should be. As a Genius Soul Master who has studied in an academy, how can you not take a turn in the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament?
Even if you possess crushing-level combat power, you still have to crush them once; letting people know you can crush them is what counts.
"At that time, for Xiaogang's matches, I must invite some old friends to watch."
"Tsk tsk tsk, it's best if they all have sons, so I can let them witness what a gap is!"
Thinking about what kind of envious expressions his old friends would show when they saw his son in the future, Yu Yuanzhen was full of anticipation for this year's Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament.
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