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[Regarding the possibility that Qian Xunji might harbor thoughts of unifying the Douluo Continent, Yu Xiaogang was not clear on how to evaluate this matter.]
[Currently, the two major Empires of the Douluo Continent stood side by side; the Star Luo Empire was ambitious, while the Heaven Dou Empire was constantly on the defensive.]
[Regarding his feelings for the two Empires, although Yu Xiaogang hadn't had deep contact with them, because of the existence of the nobility, Yu Xiaogang naturally didn't have much goodwill toward the two Empires.]
[During his time in Heaven Dou City, he had seen many scenes of nobles acting overbearingly while walking the streets.]
[In contrast, Spirit Hall conducts Martial Soul Awakenings for ordinary people across the Douluo Continent for free every year and even provides gold coin support for Spirit Masters before they have grown up.]
[This practice made it difficult for Yu Xiaogang, who was also a Spirit Master, to feel ill will toward Spirit Hall.]
[Because if he hadn't been born into the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, but rather into a poor family, the things Spirit Hall did would have been a Heaven-Defying chance to change his fate.]
[Yu Xiaogang could guarantee that without Spirit Hall, given the nature of those nobles in the two Empires, they would definitely monopolize Martial Soul Awakening.]
[It was even possible they would directly forbid commoners from Awakening their Spirits, allowing only nobles to do so.]
[Shaking his head, he set aside these thoughts about the continental situation and pulled his mind back to the impact of the battle between his father and Qian Xunji.]
["Father, won't showing your current Rank in front of that ambitious Supreme Pontiff cause him to be wary of you?"]
[Yu Xiaogang's question made Yu Yuanzhen grin, and he said dismissively:]
["Xiaogang, you're still too green. Remember, in a place like the Douluo Continent, different Ranks and different situations require completely different ways of doing things."]
["If you were born into a commoner's family, the correct way would be to hide everything and grow slowly before becoming a Spirit Saint or even a Spirit Douluo."]
["But for someone with your background, with a Titled Douluo as backing, unless you're truly Heaven-Defying like you are, there's no need to hide at all; making a name for yourself is the right way."]
["Take Bibi Dong, for example. Full Innate Spirit Power, twin spirits—when have you ever seen her hide herself?"]
["And then there's Tang Hao of the Clear Sky Sect; he's also a guy who shows his sharp edge."]
[At this point, Yu Yuanzhen changed his tone and looked at Yu Xiaogang seriously.]
["Xiaogang, to be honest, the Grand Elder, the Second Elder, and I—though we always praise you—we all agree that you're too steady."]
["It's not that being steady is bad, but being too steady lacks edge and the high Spirits of youth."]
["Don't look down on these things; it's a kind of conviction, an attitude of self-confidence."]
["When facing a problem, 'I believe in myself' is always much more useful than 'I can't do anything.'"]
["Although those who are too confident to the point of conceit will be arrogant and supercilious,"]
["It must be said that it's precisely those with an edge who believe in themselves that are more likely to go further."]
["Because only those who are incredibly confident in themselves will still believe in themselves when they encounter difficulties that are hard to solve."]
["Just like you asked me earlier, am I not afraid of causing Qian Xunji to be wary of my current strength?"]
["I can answer you now: why should I fear him? I've already surpassed him in Rank; what right does he have to make me wary?"]
["If I were to be wary, it would be of Qian Xunji's father, Qian Daoliu. But the question is, would Qian Daoliu move against me because of Qian Xunji's ambition or his wariness of me?"]
["How could he? Qian Daoliu doesn't have the same ambition as Qian Xunji. As long as I don't declare war on Spirit Hall, don't obstruct the Angel God from spreading faith, and don't become a fallen Spirit Master, Qian Daoliu will never move against me."]
["Even if I beat his son in front of him, as long as it's not excessive, our battle would be seen by Qian Daoliu as just a fight between juniors."]
["Qian Xunji is simply powerless."]
[Yu Yuanzhen spoke with full confidence, and Yu Xiaogang understood.]
[His father's confidence was far from being conceited.]
[After all, his father clearly recognized that the Supreme Pontiff's father could defeat him, and he also knew what actions would trigger the other party's intervention.]
[On this basis, he left the Supreme Pontiff with no options against him.]
[But then again, wasn't his father essentially dancing in a minefield?]
[Beating someone's son in front of them—although that man named Qian Daoliu wouldn't truly move against you, it probably wouldn't be hard for him to give you a beating just like you beat his son, right?]
[Not knowing that his words would become a self-fulfilling prophecy and that Yu Yuanzhen really would be beaten by Qian Daoliu in the future, Yu Xiaogang nodded.]
["I understand, Father. I'll think about it properly later."]
[Hearing Yu Xiaogang's words, Yu Yuanzhen showed a satisfied expression.]
["That's right. You must remember, in the Douluo Continent, the one a person can trust most is always themselves."]
["As for others, even me, you can't expect me to always be by your side every time you encounter an unsolvable problem, can you?"]
[After saying this, Yu Yuanzhen thought for a moment, and his eyes suddenly lit up.]
["I remember this year's Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament should be starting soon, right?"]
["Hmm? It does seem to be starting soon."]
[Yu Xiaogang, who hadn't paid much attention to these things, thought for a moment and said.]
["Then that's perfect."]
[Yu Yuanzhen snapped his fingers.]
["Since there's such a suitable stage, it would be a pity if you didn't go up and perform."]
["Young people should show themselves more. Use this opportunity to help you make a name for yourself on the Douluo Continent."]
["How about it? Do you have the confidence to bring back a championship?"]
[Hearing his father's words, Yu Xiaogang curled his lip.]
["With my current level, is it really difficult to win the championship?"]
[This wasn't Yu Xiaogang being conceited, but rather that the Spirit Hall Academy he was currently in was already a favorite to win every Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament.]
[They were already favorites; him joining would just be the icing on the cake.]
["...True. Then how about this: you apply to set up a second team at Spirit Hall Academy?"]
["Or just find a second-rate academy to join and lead a group of ordinary members to take the championship?"]
[Yu Yuanzhen suggested.]
[Hearing his father's suggestion, Yu Xiaogang frowned; he still felt it was meaningless.]
[With his current combat power, if fully released, he could completely sweep everything one-against-seven.]
[Even against the strongest Spirit Hall Academy team, it would just be a bit slower.]
[After all, the participants of the Spirit Hall Academy team would definitely come from the Elite Class he was currently in.]
[Among the students in the Elite Class, he ranked in the upper-middle.]
[Of course, that was his Rank before obtaining his third spirit ring.]
[Now? Heh heh!]
[But thinking of his father's previous words, Yu Xiaogang still nodded.]
["Fine, I'll try to apply for it later."]
[He would treat it like practical combat practice at the Great Spirit Arena, but speaking of his combat power, should he add some restrictions to himself?]
["That's it!"]
[Yu Yuanzhen showed a gratified expression.]
[That's more like it. As a Genius Spirit Master who has studied in an academy, how can you not take a turn in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament?]
[Even if you have crushing combat power, you still have to crush them once so people know you can crush them for it to count.]
["When the time comes for Xiaogang's matches, I'll have to invite some old friends to watch."]
["Tsk tsk tsk, preferably those with sons, so they can see what a real gap looks like!"]
[Thinking of the envious expressions his old friends would have in the future when they saw his son, Yu Yuanzhen was full of anticipation for this year's Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament.]