Chapter 63: Chapter 63: Titled Martial God - Shocking Qian Daoliu to his Core, and Bibi Dong's Shyness
This overwhelming power was palpable to every Soul Master in Notting City.
Chen Xin, Yu Xiaogang, Flender, and others hurried to Zhou Yi's residence.
Upon witnessing the nine dazzling spirit rings encircling Zhou Yi—two of which were crimson hundred-thousand-year soul rings—they were utterly stunned.
"Ti...Titled Douluo?"
"Those…are those hundred-thousand-year soul rings?"
"And there are two of them?!"
"My heavens, am I seeing things?"
Chen Xin, Yu Xiaogang, and Flender were left slack-jawed, struggling to believe their eyes.
Though Zhou Yi had always been formidable, just a year ago, he was merely a Great Soul Master.
Now, he had ascended directly to the rank of Titled Douluo and obtained two hundred-thousand-year soul rings? It was incomprehensible!
Even more astonishing was Zhou Yi's soul ring configuration: two hundred-thousand-year rings, two thousand-year rings, and five ten-thousand-year rings, completely overturning their understanding of conventional cultivation.
While this revelation shattered their beliefs, Zhou Yi's reputation for creating miracles made it seem almost expected.
Meanwhile, Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but feel deep shame. The theories in his once-prized "Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls" now seemed riddled with glaring flaws.
"Congratulations, Teacher!"
"Congratulations, Teacher!"
After overcoming their initial shock, Chen Xin and Yu Xiaogang stepped forward to offer their heartfelt congratulations.
Even Flender respectfully bowed and said, "Congratulations, Your Excellency Titled Douluo!"
"No need for formalities," Zhou Yi replied with a casual wave. Retracting his martial soul and soul rings, his aura became even more transcendent and ethereal.
"Teacher, have you decided on your title?" Yu Xiaogang asked curiously.
A Titled Douluo's title typically corresponded to their martial soul or unique traits. For example, Chen Xin's martial soul was a sword, earning him the title Sword Douluo.
Zhou Yi's martial soul was also a sword, but adopting the title Sword Douluo would cause confusion. Instead, he could select a title reflecting his martial soul's deeper significance, such as Divine Dragon Douluo.
"Title?" Zhou Yi pondered for a moment before declaring, "Let's go with Martial God."
"Martial God?"
Chen Xin and Yu Xiaogang were briefly taken aback before realizing how fitting it was. Zhou Yi had pioneered his own martial arts philosophy, making Martial God Douluo an ideal title.
Furthermore, Zhou Yi's choice of title signaled his intent to promote martial arts.
Chen Xin and Yu Xiaogang were well aware of Zhou Yi's aspirations: to establish a sect dedicated to spreading martial arts, empowering people to strengthen themselves and elevate the masses to a dragon-like stature.
Yu Xiaogang had recently been tasked with purchasing land to construct martial arts academies.
Of course, popularizing martial arts would not happen overnight.
In Douluo Continent, the concepts of meridians and acupoints were foreign, so Zhou Yi planned to introduce a basic external practice as an initial gateway.
He was currently perfecting this foundational technique, which he named Martial Ancestor Long Fist.
Designed to cultivate inner qi from the outside in, the technique could only generate a trace of qi but was sufficient to significantly enhance a practitioner's strength—enough for one individual to take on dozens of ordinary people.
This foundational technique would be taught for free, serving as a filter for martial arts academy candidates.
Only those capable of cultivating a trace of inner qi would qualify to join.
Spreading this technique, however, would require a gradual approach.
Zhou Yi intended to first train a select group of individuals who would then teach the technique across the continent.
Once the technique gained traction, recruiting for the martial arts academies would become far easier.
Exceptional disciples from these academies would have the opportunity to become Zhou Yi's personal apprentices or study under his senior disciples.
Core cultivation techniques would remain exclusive to inner disciples.
To promote Martial Ancestor Long Fist, Zhou Yi planned to collaborate with the Heaven Dou Empire and Star Luo Empire.
The Spirit Hall, with its dominance over the continent's Soul Masters, was unlikely to support the initiative.
However, the Heaven Dou and Star Luo Empires commanded the largest mortal armies, and adopting Martial Ancestor Long Fist could greatly enhance their military prowess.
They would undoubtedly be delighted.
However, that is a story for later.
Zhou Yi instructed Yu Xiaogang and others to send out invitations, planning to hold a Titled Douluo celebration a month later.
Yu Xiaogang and his team were brimming with excitement as they set off to prepare.
Before long, the news of Zhou Yi's promotion to Titled Douluo spread like wildfire across the Douluo Continent, causing a stir.
"What? Zhou Yi has become a Titled Douluo? What a joke! Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
"Exactly! Although Zhou Yi is powerful, becoming a Titled Douluo isn't something you achieve so easily. Even if his martial soul mutated into a top-tier tool soul, there's no way he advanced this fast!"
"A year ago, Zhou Yi was stuck as a Rank 29 Great Soul Master. After marrying Liu Erlong, his martial soul mutated, and he only advanced to Soul Elder. How could he possibly become a Titled Douluo in less than a year?"
"As unbelievable as it sounds, it's the truth. This news has already spread. Zhou Yi has sent out invitations for a Titled Douluo celebration on February 15! Do you think such a thing could be faked?"
"Damn! Did Zhou Yi eat some divine medicine? How could he advance from Soul Elder to Titled Douluo in under a year?"
"I heard Zhou Yi has two 100,000-year spirit rings! Maybe that's related."
"Some say it's because Zhou Yi's martial arts are extraordinary, which allowed his cultivation to soar. Rumor has it that his title is 'Martial God'!"
"Martial God?"
"What exactly is this martial art? Is it really that powerful?"
"Well, we'll see for ourselves when the time comes!"
"Right! I've never seen a 100,000-year soul ring before. I can't miss this opportunity!"
"This will be a once-in-a-lifetime grand event for the Soul Master world!"
"Word has it that forces like Spirit Hall, Heaven Dou Empire, Star Luo Empire, Clear Sky Clan, Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, and Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan are all planning to attend!"
"Missing such a gathering would be a lifelong regret!"
"Let's go! We're heading there now!"
Countless Soul Masters were thrilled and began converging on Notting City.
Spirit Hall
"What? Zhou Yi has advanced to Titled Douluo? And he has two 100,000-year soul rings?"
Qian Xunji was stunned when he heard the news.
It was utterly absurd.
Even as the Pope of Spirit Hall, he didn't have a single 100,000-year soul ring.
Even if Zhou Yi were lucky enough to encounter two 100,000-year Soul Beasts, advancing from Soul Elder to Titled Douluo in under a year seemed impossible.
Even as the leader of Spirit Hall, Qian Xunji had never heard of such an outrageous feat.
But the news had been verified by countless sources.
It was undoubtedly true.
He had no choice but to believe it.
"What secret does this Zhou Yi have? Is his martial art truly that formidable?"
Frowning deeply, Qian Xunji made his way to the Hall of Consecration.
"Father!"
Qian Xunji respectfully saluted a man in the Hall of Consecration.
The man appeared to be in his thirties or forties, with handsome features and a faint smile.
He was tall but not burly, dressed in a simple gray robe, with long black hair neatly combed behind him.
Despite his unassuming attire, just standing there, he exuded an aura of reverence.
This man was the cornerstone of Spirit Hall, Qian Xunji's father, the Grand Consecration of Spirit Hall, and the Rank 99 Pinnacle Douluo, Qian Daoliu, known as Invincible in the Skies.
"What's happened?"
Seeing Qian Xunji's expression, Qian Daoliu immediately knew something significant had occurred, though he hadn't yet heard the news of Zhou Yi's advancement.
"Father, Zhou Yi, the one who defeated Elder Chrysanthemum, has become a Titled Douluo!"
"What?"
Qian Daoliu raised an eyebrow.
"Wasn't he just a Soul Elder? And it hasn't even been a year?"
"That's correct…"
Qian Xunji recounted Zhou Yi's feats in detail.
Qian Daoliu's typically calm demeanor shifted to deep contemplation, his brow furrowed.
"Two 100,000-year spirit rings, one of them even his first ring. Advancing to Titled Douluo in under a year… Could this be related to the gods?"
The only explanation Qian Daoliu could think of was a connection to divinity.
"This man must not be provoked for now. When the time comes, I'll go and meet this rising star myself."
Qian Daoliu mused.
"Yes, Father!"
Qian Xunji respectfully withdrew.
Elsewhere
Clad in white, the ethereal and graceful Bibi Dong also received the news of Zhou Yi's advancement.
"My heavens… So soon?"
Bibi Dong's beautiful eyes were filled with astonishment.
Recalling Zhou Yi's promise to marry her upon reaching Titled Douluo, a faint blush spread across her fair cheeks.
Her heart pounded wildly.
Nervousness.
Anticipation.
Unease.
Joy.
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