"Spirit beasts are the companions of spirit masters, not tools..."
"If they commit evil deeds... the Martial God himself will intervene!"
"Gasp~"
Everyone inhaled sharply but remained silent.
With "someone" overseeing things, the world would undoubtedly be much more peaceful!
Take those evil spirit masters, for example. Since the Martial God appeared, evil spirit masters have almost vanished, no longer harming civilians or other spirit masters.
"Fusing with a spirit beast is not always successful; it greatly depends on the spirit master's mental strength."
"When the conditions are met, the success rate can reach ninety-eight percent, but there's still a risk of failure."
"Humans choose spirit beasts, and spirit beasts choose humans. The relationship between humans and spirit beasts must be one of partnership, equality, and mutual prosperity."
At this point, Zhongli seemed to recall something, paused, and then continued, "Two years from now, Liyue will host a Spirit Soul Championship."
"Participants must be under twenty-five years old, and they cannot personally enter the arena."
"The competition will be conducted under the guidance of spirit masters."
"As for the champion's reward..."
Hearing this, everyone's eyes widened.
A Spirit Soul Championship?
Spirit masters cannot personally enter the arena?
Guiding spirit souls in battle?
What a novel competition!
Of course, a competition must have rewards; otherwise, it wouldn't ignite people's enthusiasm.
The first competition's rewards must be generous!
Everyone was eager to know what reward the Martial God Zhongli would offer!
"The champion's reward will be a hundred-thousand-year spirit beast!"
Zhongli said nonchalantly, but his words sent a shock through everyone, their eyes widening in astonishment.
A hundred-thousand-year spirit beast?
No one doubted Zhongli's words because he was the Martial God, and there were indeed hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts here.
A hundred-thousand-year spirit beast represented a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring and spirit bone!
Whoever obtained it would soar to new heights!
For Zhongli, a hundred-thousand-year spirit beast was no exaggeration.
Even without considering the spirit beasts present, the immortal herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye, like Youyou, were eager to become souls.
This was the immortal herbs' own desire and had nothing to do with Zhongli.
These immortal herbs could not only become spirit beasts but also possessed effects that would drive spirit masters wild with desire.
Meng Hongchen and Xiao Hongchen exchanged glances, their eyes filled with longing.
They were still some distance away from reaching the fiftieth level.
Originally, they planned to forcibly boost their strength to the Spirit King level before the competition by taking drugs.
But now, the emergence of spirit beasts forced them to reconsider.
"Meng, I've made up my mind. I'll reach the fiftieth level through my own efforts, not through drugs."
Xiao Hongchen said with a serious expression. He would prove to the spirit beast he desired that he, Xiao Hongchen, was no weaker than anyone!
His innate talent was excellent; if he didn't rush for success, he had an eighty percent chance of breaking through to the Title Douluo level.
But precisely because his talent was so great, especially in the field of soul tools, his cultivation couldn't keep up with his soul tool level. He had to rely on drugs to boost his strength to proceed to the next stage of learning.
Meng Hongchen's situation was similar to Xiao Hongchen's. Her talent was even slightly better than his, and breaking through to the Title Douluo level was almost a certainty.
"Xiao, you're not the only one working hard!"
"As for that competition, we're not the main force. Whether we're Spirit Ancestors or Spirit Kings doesn't matter anymore."
The Shrek Academy had been crippled by the Martial God. Although there were still many talented students, they were no longer valued by the world.
The most formidable aspect of Shrek Academy was never its students but its prestige!
After all, a significant number of the strongest individuals across the Douluo Continent were graduates of Shrek Academy.
At its peak, Shrek Academy could rally dozens of Title Douluos and hundreds of Soul Douluos with a single call. This was why the Sun Moon Continent lost to the Douluo Continent.
Even the name of the Sun Moon Continent was lost, leaving only the Sun Moon Empire.
This was also why Shrek Academy remained unshaken.
"After today, I will disseminate the method of fusing with spirit beasts, spreading it across the entire Douluo Continent."
Upon hearing Zhongli's words, the spies hidden in the shadows breathed a sigh of relief.
They had thought the spirit soul method would only be implemented in Liyue. They never expected the Martial God to selflessly spread it, giving everyone the opportunity to fuse with spirit beasts.
Some Title Douluos pounded their chests in regret.
Why weren't they born in this era?
Having a spirit soul versus not having one would make a tremendous difference in combat power!
After all, the spirit soul could assist spirit masters in battle. If a Title Douluo fused with a powerful spirit beast, wouldn't they be invincible against opponents of the same level?
"Ah... born at the wrong time!"
Wu Yun sighed, feeling somewhat despondent.
As a Title Douluo, he was truly numb!
About a quarter of an hour later, Bei Bei and Tang Ya stepped onto the stage, along with a dozen other spirit masters.
They were all individuals who needed spirit rings to break through. Among them were children as young as six or seven, teenagers in their teens, and even elders in their twenties, thirties, or even sixties and seventies.
"We greet the Martial God!"
Everyone bowed respectfully to Zhongli.
As the first group eligible to fuse with spirit beasts, they were incredibly excited.
Zhongli nodded slightly in acknowledgment.
"Have you all considered this carefully?"
"We have, Martial God!"
Did they even need to consider it?
How many people wished for such an opportunity but hadn't reached the required level for a breakthrough?
"Hmm..."
"Bei Bei, step forward first."
Hearing this, Bei Bei was momentarily stunned, surprised.
He had mentioned wanting to be the first to fuse, but he never expected the Martial God to remember and actually make him the first.
Without hesitation, Bei Bei walked toward Zhongli.
"There are several spirit beasts that would be a good match for you. You can choose, and then see if they are willing to become your companions."
Yes, fusion couldn't be forced. If the spirit beast was unwilling, it would count as a "failed fusion."
In the Douluo Continent, Bei Bei's talent and bloodline were among the top tier. No spirit beast would likely reject such a companion.
"Martial God, may I... demonstrate my abilities?"
"Go ahead."
Bei Bei wanted to showcase his strengths to attract the spirit beasts' interest.
Zhongli didn't mind and nodded in agreement.
Some high-level spirit beasts didn't need Bei Bei to demonstrate; they could already sense that this human was extraordinary.
"Hello, my name is Bei Bei."
After saying this, Bei Bei immediately activated his martial soul. Two yellow and one purple spirit rings quickly rose from beneath his feet.
"My martial soul is the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, with a lightning attribute. But... I also possess the bloodline of the Holy Light Dragon, which allows my martial soul to temporarily evolve into the Holy Light Dragon. Therefore, the light attribute is also very suitable for me."
Upon hearing this, the spirit masters were dumbfounded, and some experts' gazes toward Bei Bei changed!
Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon with Holy Light Dragon bloodline?
This young man was a descendant of that person!
Wait, why are you in Liyue?
Bloodline and martial soul were more reliable than any ID!