Douluo: Emerald Poison Emperor-Chapter 301: Douluo: Emerald Poison Emperor []

"Those who recognize the times are the true heroes."

As someone over a hundred years old, Shui Xuan had long understood this principle. Having witnessed too many political struggles and too many cruel wars, Shui Xuan's attitude toward the Rising Sun Empire was, in fact, extremely complex. There was both fondness and dislike—a mixture of emotions that was hard to define.

Shui Xuan felt that something was wrong, that there was something off about this continent. Yet, his way of thinking and the education he had received made it hard for him to articulate exactly what was wrong. So, he never said much about it.

Regardless, Shui Xuan believed that what he had given to the Rising Sun Empire was more than enough to balance out what the empire had given him. He had spent nearly his entire life doing all sorts of things for the Rising Sun Empire. Now that he was nearing the end of his life, he thought it was reasonable to make other choices.

If someone were to ask him to betray his country, he would likely refuse, even if it cost him his life. After all, he not only needed to consider himself but also his family. But if someone were to suggest he develop elsewhere, on another continent, Shui Xuan wouldn't have any objections.

"Douluo Continent, huh? They say it's the holy land of soul masters, where powerful soul masters are everywhere. I never thought that, as I near the end of my life, I'd still have the chance to encounter such an opportunity."

Shui Xuan sighed with emotion and then casually asked, "My lord, on the Douluo Continent, are there many soul masters at the Soul Douluo level? Or perhaps the Douluo Continent also has the legendary Title Douluo? Could it be that, unlike on our Sun and Moon Continent where we only see one emerge every few centuries, the Douluo Continent produces a powerful Title Douluo in every generation?"

Shui Xuan had tried his best to imagine the might of the Douluo Continent, but his thoughts were far too conservative.

"Title Douluo? How do I put this...? As for ordinary Title Douluo on the surface, in this era of the Douluo Continent, there are about twenty or so. Over ten Super Douluo, and two Ultimate Douluo—both at the demigod level."

"As for Soul Douluo, I haven't paid much attention. But if we consider the entire continent, there are over a hundred of them, though most of them are probably around levels 81 or 82. As for Soul Sages, I'm too lazy to count, but they also number in the three figures."

Chen Ming was sharing only surface-level information. Aside from including Tang Chen as one of the Ultimate Douluo, the rest were details anyone could gather by asking around the continent.

Hearing this, the originally calm Shui Xuan almost fainted.

"My-my-my-my lord, d-d-did you say how many strong individuals are on the Douluo Continent?"

Shui Xuan tried his best to imagine it but simply couldn't wrap his head around it.

"Three-digit Soul Douluos, around twenty Title Douluos, over ten Super Douluos, and two demigods. What's wrong? Hard to believe? If we compare, the Douluo Continent has seven great sects. Each sect inherits a top-tier martial soul—something akin to the sun and moon martial souls on the Sun and Moon Continent."

"And within these seven great sects, there are multiple Soul Douluos, while the top three sects either have more than one Title Douluo or possess a Super Douluo with a super martial soul. The sect once hailed as the number one in the world and even had an Ultimate Douluo in the past."

"If you were to bring the seven great sects to the Sun and Moon Continent, just the lower four sects would be enough to carve out their territories. The Diamond Mammoth Sect, known for their battlefield prowess, might even unify the continent. As for the top three sects, they could unify the continent singlehandedly with their power."

When Chen Ming had observed the lower four sects in Spirit City, he found that, despite being called the lower four, their martial souls were undeniably top-tier. The Diamond Mammoth Sect's martial soul, for instance, had physical strength that even exceeded the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. The only thing keeping it from being a true super martial soul was its lack of elemental attributes.

All in all, given the standards of the lower four sects, it was normal for them to occasionally produce a Title Douluo. It would be strange if they didn't have a Title Douluo.

"In conclusion, the gap in combat strength between the two continents is quite substantial. The Sun and Moon Continent lags behind the Douluo Continent in terms of martial souls, soul beasts, and soul master resources. However, the Sun and Moon Continent does excel in metal resources, which is why it developed its soul tool system. Meanwhile, the Douluo Continent's soul tool development was cut short."

"This is also because your Sun and Moon Continent's soul masters rely too heavily on drugs, and the quality of the drugs you take is poor. As a result, your bodies accumulate too many toxins, and your soul power becomes hollow. Combined with the differences in soul ring configurations and martial soul quality, high-level soul masters from the Douluo Continent can usually fight beyond their level."

Hearing this, Shui Xuan's old face stiffened before he forced a smile.

"My lord, do you think I have the potential to become a Title Douluo?"

"What's your innate soul power level?"

"Innate soul power level eight! The highest in my family in a century."

"Innate soul power level eight? A high-level martial soul might have a chance to become a Title Douluo on the Douluo Continent, but most likely, you'd end up as a high-level Soul Douluo at best. Without some fortuitous opportunities, becoming a Title Douluo would be difficult. And given your current state of aging and your soul ring configuration, you'd be lucky if your soul power level doesn't drop."

"But..." Chen Ming patted Shui Xuan on the shoulder. "But there are always exceptions. As a demigod, I have ways to extend lifespan, improve innate soul power, enhance martial soul quality, or even help a Soul Douluo advance to a Title Douluo. While it's not easy, if you work hard in the future, becoming a Title Douluo isn't impossible."

"I had a subordinate—a 70-year-old Soul Sage with a soul power level of 74 and an advanced martial soul. Because of his exceptional abilities, I equipped him with a set of top-quality ten-thousand-year soul bones, which pushed him to become a pseudo-Soul Douluo. Later, I helped him hunt a fifty-thousand-year soul beast for his eighth ring."

"Now, he's at level 85, and his martial soul has been elevated to the top tier. He's guaranteed to become a Title Douluo in the future, and even reaching Super Douluo wouldn't be too difficult."

"Of course, becoming a Super Douluo depends mainly on personal understanding. Otherwise, getting stuck at level 94 is normal."

"My subordinate was a blacksmith. Because of his extraordinary talent in forging, I focused on cultivating him. His combat abilities weren't particularly outstanding, but to me, a skilled Soul Engineer is far more valuable than a mere strongman. I deeply understand the importance of technology and knowledge."

"Since you're also a Soul Engineer, I think you have potential. I see you don't have a single soul bone on you, but if you work hard in the future, a full set of ten-thousand-year soul bones isn't out of reach. Although soul bones are indeed rare, as a demigod, I have plenty of ways to acquire them."

"Hard work is my greatest talent!" Shui Xuan pounded his bony chest, summoning the greatest spirit he had shown in decades, and made a solemn promise to Chen Ming. His belief in Chen Ming transformed from mere faith to devout reverence.

Even a centenarian can have dreams!

"Take care of whatever preparations you need to make, and I'll take you with me. Once you arrive on the Douluo Continent, you'll see whether what I said is true or not."

"My lord, please come to my private quarters. I'll handle the family matters right away. I, Shui Xuan, will not disappoint you."

"Please give me some time to dismiss the soul masters guarding me."

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As Shui Xuan was racking his brain to find a way to temporarily send away the soul masters stationed outside his courtyard so he could lead the two guests to his room, Chen Ming waved his hand.

"Those Soul Kings, Soul Emperors, and Soul Sages have already been controlled by my spiritual power. They'll see whatever I want them to see. If I don't want them to see us, they won't. You don't need to worry about us—they can't perceive us."

"Ah? Soul Sages? Could they be from the royal family...?" Shui Xuan started to say something but stopped, glancing at Chen Ming cloaked in his black robe. He swallowed his words, clasped his fists, and solemnly pledged.

"Ahem. Your subordinate obeys."