ALL NOVEL Chapter 193: Chapter 193: The Privileged Are Always Fearless?
Chapter 193: The Privileged Are Always Fearless?
"Kong, are you really not interested in participating in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament?"
"You know, with your strength, you could easily humiliate that woman!"
Qian Renxue said with a mischievous smile, her expression much lighter than it had been recently.
Hearing this, Kong's eyebrow twitched, and he looked at Qian Renxue with a strange gaze.
Truly, this is the epitome of "a loving mother and a filial daughter"!
"With my current strength, participating in this kind of tournament would just be bullying them. Forget it, I'm not interested."
Kong waved his hand dismissively.
Qian Renxue's visit today was solely to persuade him to join the Emperor Battle Team as their captain, securing a direct spot in the finals. Her purpose was clear: to humiliate Bibi Dong!
There was no other reason behind it.
If not for the fact that Qian Renxue had to keep up her disguise as Xue Qinghe, she would have personally gone to embarrass Bibi Dong herself, sparing the need to invite Kong.
"I see…"
Qian Renxue was a little disappointed. What a perfect opportunity it was—a chance to drive that woman mad! After all, her disciple was among the participants, and the championship prize included three soul bones over ten thousand years old.
If the Spirit Hall were to lose, Bibi Dong would certainly have a hard time facing the elders' questioning. Just imagining it made Qian Renxue's blood boil with excitement!
Suddenly, a thought seemed to strike her, and a golden glint flashed in her eyes. She wrapped her arm around Kong's shoulder and said, "Kong, if you help me humiliate that woman, I'll give you the Heart of the Sea God as part of my dowry. How about it?"
Kong: "…"
Why is Qian Renxue being so unreasonable?
The Heart of the Sea God was of no use to him. If it weren't for knowing that the Sea God was unworthy of his title, he wouldn't even bother thinking about this deity, let alone care for the artifact.
But after revealing this secret to Qian Renxue, it now seemed as if he were desperate for the Heart of the Sea God.
Is this what they mean by "the privileged are always fearless"?
Kong glanced sideways at Qian Renxue with a hint of exasperation. Seeing her smiling radiantly like a flower, he sighed.
"Fine, for the sake of resolving the two great regrets of the Douluo world."
"All right, I agree."
Kong finally nodded.
At that moment, a warm sensation touched his cheek, making him roll his eyes. Seriously, Qian Renxue just loved taking advantage of him!
"We have a deal, then!"
"The current captain of the Emperor Battle Team is your clan member, Yu Tianheng. I'm sure he won't have any objections to you taking over."
Kong didn't care whether he became the captain or not; he had no interest in this competition. But what could he do? He had such a "loving mother and filial daughter" as a "friend."
"Xue, can you at least avoid ambushing my face next time? It's all saliva!"
Kong wiped his face in mild annoyance.
Hearing this, Qian Renxue gave Kong a glare. As one of the top-tier beauties of the Douluo Continent—no, a peerless beauty—he dared to complain!
After a moment of thought and with the "lowered intelligence" buff that comes with being in love, Qian Renxue aimed for Kong's lips…
Time passed, and when Kong and the "Crown Prince Xue Qinghe" arrived at Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, the three Board of Education members were utterly stunned!
Good heavens, leave it to you, Crown Prince!
This man—you even managed to bring him to our academy!
"Regarding Yu Tiankong taking over as captain of the Emperor Battle Team, I assume none of you have any objections?" Meng Shenji, one of the Board members, said calmly as he looked at the Emperor Battle Team members.
Yu Tianheng, Yu Feng, and the others: "…"
Did they dare have objections?
To the man who even Dugu Yan was completely subservient to, only a fool would object!
After all, Dugu Yan alone, when she was in the Emperor Battle Team, could easily defeat all of them by herself!
"No objections," they weakly replied.
At the same time, many were puzzled—just what price did Crown Prince Xue Qinghe pay to convince this person to participate?
After all, this was someone who had absolutely no interest in competitions of any kind!
"Since no one has objections, I, Meng Shenji, on behalf of the Board of Education and Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, officially announce that Yu Tiankong is now the captain of the Emperor Battle Team!"
"With Yu Tiankong leading the Emperor Battle Team, the championship of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament will be within easy reach. However, you cannot become overly reliant on him—you must work hard yourselves as well!"
"Yes, Board Member!"
Meng Shenji's words, though motivational, were somewhat demoralizing. Their Emperor Battle Team wasn't weak, but compared to Kong? Yes, they were indeed insignificant.
The news of Kong joining the Emperor Battle Team infuriated Liu Erlong the most. She fumed, Why choose Heaven Dou Imperial Academy? If you're going to compete, wouldn't Blue Tyrant Academy or Thunderclap Academy be better choices? Don't you know what Heaven Dou Imperial Academy is like?
Annoyed as she was, there was nothing she could do to change Kong's decision.
Meanwhile, Tang San, Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun, still substitute members of the Emperor Battle Team, stared at Kong in shock. They never expected Kong to join their team!
Tang San, in particular, was left speechless. He had just absorbed a spirit bone, but if he had known Kong would join the Emperor Battle Team, why bother? Wouldn't it have been easier to just follow along and coast to victory?
Wait, with Yu Tiankong in Emperor Team One, my chances to shine are even slimmer!
It seems I have no choice but to move to Emperor Team Two!
Kong's arrival only strengthened Tang San's resolve to join Emperor Team Two. With Kong in Emperor Team One, how could there be any room for him to stand out? The answer was clear—there wasn't!
As night fell, the mood was mixed—some rejoiced, others despaired.
"Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, Oscar, you three don't want to be overshadowed by Kong, do you?"
"With him in Emperor Team One, we'll never have a chance to shine, nor an opportunity to prove ourselves."
"Do you all want to fade into obscurity?" Tang San spoke with determination. He knew what kind of members Team Two had, and without Dai Mubai and the others joining, Team Two had no hope of becoming strong.
"I…I don't really care…"
Oscar shrugged.
He had never been interested in fame or fortune. Besides, as a food-type soul master, what did it matter where he stayed? Kong's side was stronger anyway. Why not stick with him and secure a championship instead of fighting a losing battle?
"Oscar, you…you're hopeless!"
Tang San's hand trembled with frustration. He was truly exasperated with Oscar's attitude. If not for valuing Oscar's third spirit ability, he wouldn't have even bothered arguing with him!
"Kong has shown me great kindness. I, Ma Hongjun, could never turn against him, even knowing I'm no match for him."
"If Kong asks anything of me, I, Ma Hongjun, would go through fire and water to fulfill it!" Ma Hongjun gave Tang San a disdainful look and spoke with conviction.
Dai Mubai: "…"
(End of Chapter)
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