I wanted to build a summer resort

"Do you see that mountain peak over there?"

Zhongli pointed towards a distant mountain, his expression unchanged.

The Heaven Dou Imperial Academy was located atop a mountain range, surrounded by peaks on all sides, so it wasn't unusual to see a mountain.

Hearing this, everyone instinctively looked in the direction Zhongli was pointing. That mountain stood even taller than the one they were currently on.

Suddenly, a puzzled thought arose in the minds of the crowd: 'What's the point of looking at a mountain? Weren't we discussing how Chi Yu could absorb a ten-thousand-year spirit ring at the level 40?'

"Yes, Lord, we see it."

"My soul power may be low, but my eyes are not blind!"

Yu Xiaogang replied, neither servile nor overbearing.

He was also somewhat confused. Why did Zhongli ask him to look at the mountain?

"Good that you see it."

Zhongli nodded and continued, "As for how a Level 40 withstands the spiritual impact of a ten-thousand-year soul beast, I am well aware."

Yu Xiaogang's face lit up with excitement, his whole body somewhat exhilarated.

If Zhongli were to reveal this secret, he could immediately write a book and publish it!

Just the thought of it made him a little excited.

Wait, hold on.

Then what was the point of asking about that mountain?

Yu Xiaogang was still puzzled, and so were the others, who felt equally confused.

Suddenly, Zhongli's "ninth spirit ring" began to glow, causing Yu Xiaogang and the others to instinctively stand up and back away several meters.

"Your Excellency, why are you suddenly releasing a hundred-thousand-year spirit ability?"

"There's no need to go that far just to deal with a minor issue, is there?"

This was a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring—its power must be terrifying!

Activating a spirit ring was a way of showing respect for the rules of the Douluo Continent.

This time, Zhongli didn't forget to disguise himself.

As the ninth spirit ring flashed, Zhongli's entire aura underwent a drastic transformation.

Spirit Masters with lower levels, such as Grandmasters, Soul Elders, and even Soul Ancestor, were all pressed to the ground by the overwhelming pressure.

Tang San, who was standing less than ten meters away from Zhongli, was completely pinned to the ground.

"Xue Qinghe" felt a twitch at the corner of her eye and hesitated—should she also be bowing down?

After all, "Xue Qinghe" was only a Soul Ancestor on the surface.

After a brief moment of thought, "Xue Qinghe" slumped into her chair.

Even those stronger than a Soul Ancestor trembled under the pressure. This aura was like the blazing sun, divine and radiant, yet also as vast and weighty as the earth.

The crowd, suppressing their fear, looked towards Zhongli, who extended his rune-covered right hand and clenched it slightly.

In the distance, an amber-colored energy dragon claw appeared, enveloping the sky as if it were wrapping around the entire heavens.

Everyone felt a chill down their spines, cold sweat pouring out—even those as strong as Soul Douluo or Titled Douluo couldn't stop their legs from trembling. This was terrifying beyond words!

Indeed, when he fought Yue Guan, he hadn't even used his full strength—it was just child's play!

The massive dragon claw moved in sync with Zhongli's hand, grasping the mountain peak and then lightly squeezing.

With a loud "boom," the entire mountain peak crumbled into dust!

Zhongli then waved his hand, and the energy dragon claw vanished into the air.

"You said you were only at the ninety-eighth level!"

Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin shouted in their hearts.

As expected, Gu Rong's guess was correct.

Zhongli was definitely beyond level ninety-eight—he had certainly reached level ninety-nine and had progressed far along that path.

Everyone trembled as they looked at Zhongli, their eyes filled with terror.

Even Emperor Xue Ye, a ruler who had spent his life on the battlefield, was now pale-faced!

At the same time, he was certain of one thing: Zhongli could never be someone from Spirit Hall!

"We must establish good relations with Lord!"

"Your Majesty, you have made the right bet!"

As if he had thought of something, Emperor Xue Ye stood up, laughing heartily, "Ha-ha! Excellent!"

"Truly worthy of the title 'Martial God'!"

"I was just planning to build a summer resort on that mountain peak, which would have taken quite some time to level the ground. With one move, Lord has saved us a lot of effort!"

"Ha-ha-ha... Many thanks to Lord!"

Everyone: "..."

Indeed, Emperor Xue Ye was skilled in winning people's hearts! Whether he had such a plan before or not, he certainly had one now, and that summer resort would definitely be built!

Zhongli's eye twitched slightly. Emperor Xue Ye was indeed adept at adapting to circumstances.

"If Your Majesty has such refined tastes, I shall certainly visit when the time comes."

"How could it be an imposition? Should Lord grace us with your presence, I will personally prepare a grand welcome."

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Emperor Xue Ye, Zhongli turned his gaze back to Yu Xiaogang.

Yu Xiaogang was still in a daze, as if he hadn't fully processed what had just happened.

"As for how a Level 40 withstands the spiritual impact of a ten-thousand-year soul beast, if any of you are interested, feel free to seek me out."

Zhongli's expression remained unchanged as his amber-colored eyes swept across the room, daring anyone to meet his gaze.

Having made his stance clear, who would dare question him further? Was anyone foolish enough to risk ending up like that mountain peak?

Yu Xiaogang finally snapped out of his stupor, his entire body trembling. It dawned on him that Zhongli was not Yu Yuanzhen, Bibi Dong, Liu Erlong, or Flender—he would not indulge him!

Yu Xiaogang swallowed hard, too afraid to say more, and shakily sat back down.

Liu Erlong, seeing this, parted her lips slightly, glancing between Zhongli and Yu Xiaogang. In the end, she too chose to remain silent.

Though fiery-tempered, she was not foolish. She knew who could be offended without consequence and who could not.

For example, in the original timeline, when Tang San was taken by Dugu Bo, it was Liu Erlong, the most hot-tempered of the three, who was the first to reason with him. If not for Yu Xiaogang, she would never have risked offending a Titled Douluo.

Those who understand the times are true heroes!

Zhongli withdrew his "Martial Soul Possession," knowing that this time, he had little choice.

Chi Yu's spirit rings were bound to attract a lot of attention. When she acquired her rings, Zhongli had anticipated this day might come.

For him, the solution was simple: reasoning combined with intimidation.

If, despite this, someone still dared to court death, then they could not blame him!

Zhongli might have a good temperament, but Morax was not so lenient!

Just as he was about to step off the stage and relinquish it, a young girl's voice rang out.

"Lord Martial God, may... may I ask a question?"

Her voice trembled slightly, but her eyes were resolute.

"Huo Wu, don't be rash!"

The elder beside her was stunned, looking incredulously at the girl next to him.

After such a display, you still dare to ask questions?

The important things have already been said. Anything else is likely something he doesn't want to disclose!

"Lord Martial God, I apologize..."

Before the elder could finish speaking, the girl stubbornly interrupted, "Grandfather, I'm not being rash!"

"Lord Martial God, I just want to ask, with my situation, do I count as having a Body Spirit?"