The Legend of the Dragon King

“My Spirit Domain realm is given the same score as his Spirit Abyss realm? That seems a little unfair, doesn’t it?” said an unsatisfied Lan Fozi.

“I’m sorry, our respected Excellency. We will immediately report this to our superior to see if this can be adjusted. Please proceed with the next test and we will certainly provide you with proper justification later,” said the attendant in an exceedingly courteous manner.

Having Spirit Domain spiritual power signified that the soul master would become a Hyper Douluo in the future. Moreover, it was also the foundation for becoming a Limit Douluo. Many Hyper Douluos were trapped at the threshold of the Limit Douluo rank because of their insufficient spiritual power cultivation base!

This man here was a soul master that could possibly become a Limit Douluo in the future! Everyone’s eyes seemed to be beaming as they looked at Lan Fozi, especially the female staff.

He had a very promising future!

The ability displayed by Tang Wulin earlier, which gave him a perfect score in the first five rounds, was spectacular, but his star had faded immediately after Lan Fozi showed his Spirit Domain cultivation base.

It was truly shocking!

Even Qiangu Dongfeng seated on the main platform was startled by the situation.

“What? There’s a Title Douluo-ranked sea soul master with a Spirit Domain spiritual cultivation base?” Astonished, Qiangu Dongfeng could not help frowning.

He was feeling very confident of Qiangu Zhangting, of course. However, a person with a Spirit Domain cultivation base would be a great threat to his grandson.

Upon seeing Qiangu Dongfeng’s unpleasant expression, Gu Yuena seated beside him spoke softly, “Pagoda Master, there’s nothing to be worried about. The final choice lies in my hands. Don’t fret.”

Qiangu Dongfeng shook his head. “No, Zhangting needs to receive the honor that he deserves. Otherwise, there’s no meaning to our Joust For A Spouse Festival. It’s only Spirit Domain realm. High rank of spiritual power doesn’t mean they’re good in everything. No need to worry about that. Zhangting will handle this matter properly.”

“Yes.” Gu Yuena answered but did not elaborate more on this matter anymore.

“Go ahead and find out everything about that young man named Lan Fozi. Report to me as soon as possible,” ordered Qiangu Dongfeng.

Of course, Tang Wulin was unaware that Lan Fozi had just become the focus of their attention after revealing his incomparable spiritual power.

On the other hand, Tang Wulin, who had been participating in the tests with Lan Fozi, was overjoyed upon witnessing the scene. All the attention that had been fixated on him before would be diverted to Lan Fozi. Lan Fozi performed well, but his Spirit Domain spiritual power was shocking. Tang Wulin’s effort in evading people’s attention during the earlier part of the competition was definitely a good move for him.

“I’ve finally triumphed in one round. Do you concede defeat?” said Lan Fozi to Tang Wulin with a smile. He felt like he had been dominated by Tang Wulin in the first few rounds, so it was finally time for him to feel proud and pleased.

Tang Wulin spoke coldly, “Nothing but Spirit Domain realm. I’ll get there eventually.”

Lan Fozi burst out laughing. “But you’re not there yet. You’re just having a case of sour grapes. I’m not going to fuss about this matter with you!”

Tang Wulin raised his brows ever so slightly. “We shall compare our total score then!”

Tang Wulin got full marks for all five rounds prior. Even though Lan Fozi displayed his Spirit Domain spiritual power in this round, it was apparent that his total score was still lower than Tang Wulin.

“Let’s not rush it. There are still some other tests later. I’ll surpass you for sure.”

After five rounds, Tang Wulin scored fifty points. It was a perfect score!

Lan Fozi’s current total score was forty-six points due to his mistake in the second round in addition to his seven points acquired in the strength test. His total score was lower than Tang Wulin by four points.

On the other hand, the corresponding information regarding Lan Fozi’s Spirit Domain realm was relayed to him during their walk to the sixth round.

After Joust For A Spouse Festival’s organizing committee had discussed the matter, they agreed to grant an additional five points to Lan Fozi given the importance of the Spirit Domain to soul masters.

He had acquired fifty-one points!

“Have I surpassed you now?” Lan Fozi beamed with joy upon receiving the news. He looked at Tang Wulin with a gaze filled with pride.

Tang Wulin had a dour expression on his face and refused to utter a word! It was his turn to have an unpleasant expression.

Even though it was better that someone else was under the spotlight, the situation had also made Tang Wulin begin to take Lan Fozi seriously.

Lan Fozi was adept at concealing his capabilities which meant that there was no way to determine his true skills. He was revealing everything little by little and part by part. Even though he was a little simpleminded and unskilled in overall concealment, what he had revealed was already quite incredible. Perhaps, he would be a good match for Tang Wulin.

Moreover, he was also a rival for Gu Yuena’s affections!

Tang Wulin was feeling very perturbed when he saw Lan Fozi’s infatuated look when he thought about Gu Yuena!

It was the sixth round!

Soul power, spiritual power, agility and strength were all very important for soul masters. However, there were some other comprehensive qualities that were just as crucial. This round would see their second professions be tested.

Thus, this round occupied the largest surface area out of all tests. The test zone was divided into four regions where each participant could choose to carry out the test in the region of their second profession.

Lan Fozi was not a blacksmith. Thus, he had to bid farewell to Tang Wulin at this point.

“Your second profession is blacksmith, huh? Seems about right. You’re very strong, so forging is the only option for you. See you later.” Lan Fozi did not forget to mock Tang Wulin before he left.

Tang Wulin said, “What’s your second profession then?”

Lan Fozi sniggered. “Me? I’m a mecha maker. It’s the best second profession out there. I’m awesome at making mecha.

With that, they parted ways!

Tang Wulin predicted that there would be a second profession-like test. Thus, he had already come well-prepared for this round.

He could not possibly reveal his magnificent forging ability here, of course. He would need to conceal his that even more than he had to hide his cultivation base. Thus, he had only shown Spirit Forging standards during the test and pretended to be a rank-5 blacksmith.

Even so, Tang Wulin still managed to receive seven points for the test because forging rank was the most difficult to elevate. It was said that a Saint Craftsman would immediately receive a full score.

Qiangu Zhangting was not in a rush to participate in the competition. He joined during the middle of the tests, so he was aware of the situation regarding Lan Fozi’s Spirit Domain spiritual power.

Qiangu Zhangting’s spiritual cultivation base at the time was Spirit Abyss, so he was still some distance from Spirit Domain. His expression was even gloomier than Qiangu Dongfeng after receiving the news. Thereafter, he had begun to display his abilities without the slightest reservation and had advanced all the way with a perfect score.

Due to his special status, there was no need for him to line up at any test, as there was always a specific path allocated just for him.

He was a mecha mechanic. The reason he chose to become a mecha mechanic was mainly because, of the four secondary professions, being a mecha mechanic consumed the least time.

Qiangu Zhangting had always maintained a less favourable attitude toward his second profession. He only enjoyed cultivating and elevating his fighting capacity. A second profession, along with everything else, was utterly meaningless in his view. Naturally, someone would make battle armor for him. His battle armor had always been made by the mecha designers and mecha makers of the highest rank in the Spirit Pagoda. His needs were completely fulfilled during the process of producing his battle armor. Thus, not having a second profession did not affect him much.

As a result, he was only of the standard of a rank-6 mecha mechanic, and he had no plans to continue elevating his rank any further.

He walked toward the seventh test after acquiring seven points for this round.

As it happened, Tang Wulin was just coming out from the sixth round at the very moment Qiangu Zhangting was heading toward the seventh round.

Tang Wulin had encountered Qiangu Zhangting in the train station before, so naturally he could recognize the future successor of the Spirit Pagoda at a glance.

Qiangu Zhangting was dressed in a white robe. His tall, slim and muscular figure complemented the robe, making him appear rather graceful and handsome. He walked with a majestic gait on the path headed to the seventh round of tests.

‘That’s him!’

Tang Wulin’s gaze shifted ever so slightly after seeing Qiangu Zhangting. ‘He’s here to take part in Joust For A Spouse Festival too?’

He was well aware of the significance of Qiangu Zhangting’s presence, of course. As the future successor of the Spirit Pagoda, who would believe that Qiangu Zhangting was taking part in the Joust For A Spouse Festival organized by the Spirit Pagoda without using underhanded tactics?

Qiangu Zhangting did not notice Tang Wulin’s presence. He came out from the previous test one step ahead of Tang Wulin, so he was walking in front.

Coincidentally, Lan Fozi was also walking out from the mecha maker’s test zone behind Tang Wulin at that moment. He positioned himself behind Tang Wulin as the three of them walked in line toward the seventh round.

“Brother, how was your sixth round test?” asked Lan Fozi with a grin.

Tang Wulin looked at him. “Seven points.”

Lan Fozi burst out laughing. “Me too. My total score is one point higher than yours. I don’t think you can possibly surpass me later.”

His voice was a little loud, so Qiangu Zhangting, walking in front of them, had heard. He turned his head to the side and took a glance at them. He frowned slightly before continuing onward.

“Who was that? He looks to be a very snobbish person. Are you acquainted with him?” he asked Tang Wulin out of curiosity. Lan Fozi’s mood seemed to return to the state it was in the beginning.

Tang Wulin answered, “His name is Qiangu Zhangting. He’s a spiriter in the Spirit Pagoda, and also the grandson of Pagoda Master Qiangu Dongfeng.”

Lan Fozi’s eyes widened upon hearing Tang Wulin’s words. “He’s like a waterside pavilion – convenient access and a position favorable for power?”