Douluo Dalu 2: The True God King-Chapter 374: [DD2]:

Of course, the name Su Yu thought of most was still "The Hall of the Gods."

But since they all said it was arrogant, he decided to temporarily go with "The Holy Slayer Palace."

A little world like Douluo Continent, calling it the "Holy Slayer Palace" shouldn’t cause much trouble, right?

...

"It really won’t, until it does. Try it and you’ll perish, little guy, you’re quite bold."

In the endless chaos, a young man in white sat cross-legged on a white lotus, fishing. With a wave of his sleeve, the heavens trembled, the myriad paths shuddered, and countless gazes in the void were instantly suppressed.

"Dao Venerable~"

"He’s just a child; surely the Heavenly Lord won’t take it seriously, right?"

The young man in white smiled faintly.

"The sacred... must not be insulted!"

In the void, a vast and solemn voice echoed, as if reverberating with the principles of the great Dao.

"Ignorance is not a crime, and besides, he’s just a child less than a hundred years old. Why should the Heavenly Lord stoop to his level?"

"Moreover, this child’s destiny is unique. In the future, he might even become an asset."

After a brief silence, the vast voice spoke again.

"Let this be the last time~"

"Your magnanimity is admirable, Heavenly Lord," the young man in white said with a faint smile. He lightly tapped his right hand, and through the endless chaos and countless worlds, he thoroughly shielded that barren universe from detection.

"Su Yu, you’re something else. You haven’t even attained the Dao, yet you’ve already managed to offend a group of Dao-attained beings. Your future road is bound to be full of hardships."

The young man in white chuckled to himself.

In reality, true great powers have their projections spread across countless worlds and know everything.

Not to mention, the slightly disrespectful name he picked had already been noticed by those great beings the moment it was mentioned.

If it were just an ordinary ant, those great beings might not have cared. After all, a dragon in the sky wouldn’t bother with the thoughts of an ant.

But for someone who dared to utter such a name, under the backlash of fate, their end would be miserable.

It wasn’t even a big deal.

At most, they’d lose their life—a trivial matter.

But since this was someone he valued, naturally, he wouldn’t let him perish so easily. Protecting him in secret wouldn’t hurt.

"Su Yu, how will you thank me in the future?"

The young man in white smiled, then turned his gaze to the fishing rod. Oh, looks like there’s a bite~

...

Inside Illustrious Virtue Hall.

Su Yu was completely unaware of everything that had just transpired.

When he decided to use the name "Holy Slayer Palace", it caused quite a ripple effect.

As the saying goes, Ignorance is not a crime. When Xiao Hongchen came up with the name, "Holy Slayer Palace," he had in mind the "Holy" of the Holy Spirit Cult, so it didn’t cause any trouble.

However, Su Yu knew what a "Holy" truly represented. Choosing such a name despite knowing its significance truly brought him bad luck.

Fortunately, Su Yu had great blessings, long-lasting luck, and narrowly avoided disaster.

"Holy Slayer Palace—your group of little ones have guts, each one bolder than the last."

"If the Holy Spirit Cult finds out, they’ll see you as a thorn in their side!"

Jing Hongchen said irritably.

Xiao Hongchen, unconcerned, pouted and said, "Why would we be afraid of the Holy Spirit Cult?"

"This is exactly the kind of in-your-face effect we want."

Seeing Xiao Hongchen still acting so smug, Jing Hongchen narrowed his eyes, silently pulling a whip out of his soul tool.

Xiao Hongchen shivered all over, as if recalling some unpleasant memory, and immediately took off running.

"Still dare to run?"

Jing Hongchen chased after Xiao Hongchen with the whip in hand, whipping him as he ran.

When Su Yu annoyed him, he had to endure it.

But when it came to his grandson, there was no need to hold back.

The whip in the elder’s hand, the grandson under its lash.

With one swing of the whip, Xiao Hongchen screamed in pain.

"You rebellious grandson, don’t run!"

Jing Hongchen swung the whip again, the air cracking with a sharp sound.

Xiao Hongchen, wincing and grimacing in pain, quickly hid behind Su Yu.

"Brother-in-law, save me!"

Xiao Hongchen used Su Yu as a shield, forcing Jing Hongchen to stop mid-swing.

"You rebellious grandson, get out here! You’ve grown so bold you want to defy the heavens now? Even dare to provoke the Holy Spirit Cult?"

Jing Hongchen was truly furious.

The Holy Spirit Cult was a group of lunatics. Su Yu wasn’t afraid of them because he had a strong backing.

With the Ice Emperor Haibodong protecting him, Su Yu had no reason to fear the Holy Spirit Cult.

But what did Xiao Hongchen have?

Jing Hongchen didn’t believe Illustrious Virtue Hall could protect Xiao Hongchen.

The Holy Spirit Cult was so vicious that even the Emperor of the Sun Moon Empire didn’t dare offend them.

And here Xiao Hongchen was, foolishly inviting trouble—wasn’t this just asking for disaster?

Precisely out of concern for Xiao Hongchen’s safety, Jing Hongchen was so angry.

"Alright, Hall Master, it’s fine. There’s no one else here, so no one will know. It was Brother Xiao who came up with the name."

"Ultimately, I’m the one who has to bear the pressure from the Holy Spirit Cult. It has little to do with him."

Su Yu tried to calm the situation.

Jing Hongchen sighed and said, "You young people are just too fearless. The Holy Spirit Cult isn’t that simple."

Su Yu smiled and said, "Of course, I understand. But as the young master of the Ice God Palace, a descendant of a deity, I’m already destined to be at odds with the Holy Spirit Cult."

"Even if we didn’t pick this name, sooner or later, a battle with the Holy Spirit Cult would be inevitable."

"Are you confident?" Jing Hongchen asked.

Between the Ice God Palace and the Holy Spirit Cult, Jing Hongchen would naturally side with the Ice God Palace.

Not only because Su Yu and Meng Hongchen were close, but also because the Ice God Palace’s conduct was far better.

Although the Ice God Palace was domineering, they didn’t commit heinous acts.

The Holy Spirit Cult, on the other hand, was filled with lunatics capable of anything.

Moreover, the Ice God Palace’s strength was at least on par with the Holy Spirit Cult.

Given such an obvious choice, anyone with a functioning brain would know which side to pick.

"I’m somewhat confident. Our Ice God Palace’s High Priest is invincible in the world."

Su Yu puffed out his chest proudly.

Jing Hongchen: "..."

Alright, with the Ice Emperor holding the fort, there was indeed reason to brag.

At this moment, Wang Dong’er quietly said, "Our Clear Sky Clan will also fully support the Ice God Palace, working together in unity."

Jing Hongchen: "???"

The Clear Sky Clan is siding with the Ice God Palace too?

Are they playing for keeps?

I heard the Clear Sky Clan also has an Ultimate Douluo...

Holy crap!

The Clear Sky Clan plus the Ice God Palace—wouldn’t that mean the Holy Spirit Cult would get crushed?

The Ice Emperor alone could take on two. Add the Clear Sky Clan’s sect leader, and the advantage was overwhelmingly clear.

At this point, Jing Hongchen even considered allying Illustrious Virtue Hall with the Ice God Palace to fight the Holy Spirit Cult.

But Illustrious Virtue Hall was still part of the Sun Moon Empire, which was currently in a honeymoon phase with the Holy Spirit Cult.

Jing Hongchen could only promise not to cooperate with the Holy Spirit Cult, but an alliance with the Ice God Palace was out of the question.

"I’m sorry, Su Yu, but Illustrious Virtue Hall won’t be able to help you against the Holy Spirit Cult."

Jing Hongchen sighed.

Su Yu waved it off and said, "It’s fine, Hall Master. Staying neutral is enough."

"Whether Illustrious Virtue Hall joins or not doesn’t affect the overall situation."

Jing Hongchen: "..."

"Are you underestimating someone here?

Having an Ultimate Douluo is a big deal, huh?

Alright, I’ll admit, having an Ultimate Douluo is impressive."

Jing Hongchen almost shed tears of envy.

Their Illustrious Virtue Hall was indeed lacking the combat power of an Ultimate Douluo.

They couldn’t even guarantee victory against a Rank 98 Super Douluo.

Compared to the Ice God Palace or the Clear Sky Sect, the gap was significant.

"Then Illustrious Virtue Hall won’t get involved in this. Su Yu, you’ll need to handle things yourself," Jing Hongchen reminded.

Su Yu nodded, indicating his understanding.

Jing Hongchen smiled and said, "Alright, enough of this idle chatter.

You’ve just returned from the Heavenly Soul Empire, so you must be tired. Go and rest well.

Tomorrow, you can begin your practice in Illustrious Virtue Hall. Wang Dong’er, since you are now officially a practical soul tool master in Illustrious Virtue Hall, just report with Su Yu tomorrow."

Wang Dong’er hesitated, "Hall Master, isn’t there supposed to be an assessment?"

"You’re already a Soul Emperor. What’s the point of an assessment? You’re not a traditional soul master, so there’s no need to bother with that," Jing Hongchen said, waving his hand dismissively.

He couldn’t discern Su Yu’s soul power level, but Wang Dong’er’s soul power was clear to him.

He was also a bit surprised that Wang Dong’er’s soul power had already caught up with Meng Hongchen’s. He didn’t ask about it, though.

Either Su Yu had helped her, or it was due to some mysterious resource from the Clear Sky Sect.

These ancient soul master factions with a long history often possessed unimaginable methods.

"Wang Dong’er, you’ve already reached Soul Emperor level? You’ve advanced quickly!"

Xiao Hongchen was somewhat shocked. He remembered Wang Dong’er’s soul power wasn’t particularly high before—how did she catch up so quickly?

But thankfully, it was only at the Soul Emperor level, which was still within his ability to accept.

What Xiao Hongchen didn’t realize was that Wang Dong’er’s Soul Emperor level was already Rank 68, not far from Soul Sage level.

"It’s all thanks to Su Yu," Wang Dong’er said sweetly, glancing at Su Yu with a smile.

"Su Yu?" Xiao Hongchen and Jing Hongchen both turned to look at Su Yu.

Su Yu gave a mysterious smile. After a moment of thought, he reached into his Hundred Treasure Pouch at his waist and pulled out a golden herb.

The herb gleamed as if made of pure gold. Its sharp leaves emitted a sharp, metallic aura and carried an intense energy.

"This is the Nine Profound Golden Leaf Grass, a gold-attribute immortal herb that matches your attributes well. It’s a gift for you."

Su Yu casually tossed the herb over to Xiao Hongchen. Startled, Xiao quickly caught it, but his hand accidentally grazed the leaf, resulting in a cut that immediately began bleeding.

"What the... This thing is so sharp!" Xiao Hongchen exclaimed as he quickly wrapped his hand in soul power to stabilize the herb.

"Brother-in-law, what is this thing?" Xiao Hongchen asked.

"It’s an immortal herb," Su Yu explained. "This kind of treasure is exceedingly rare, something you’d only hear about in legends. Immortal herbs can stabilize your foundation, enhance your talent, and boost your soul power.

"I noticed that your soul power is unstable—probably because you’ve been over-relying on medicinal supplements. If you don’t address this, it’ll be hard for you to reach the Super Douluo level in the future.

"This Nine Profound Golden Leaf Grass can help you with that."

The herb was one of many immortal herbs Su Yu had acquired. While it wasn’t the most extraordinary, it was still an immortal herb, and for someone like Xiao Hongchen, it was highly beneficial. Moreover, Xiao Hongchen’s martial soul—the Three-Legged Golden Toad—was gold-attribute, making the herb a perfect match.

"An immortal herb? Stabilize my foundation, enhance my talent, and boost my soul power. That impressive?"

Xiao Hongchen was stunned. He stared at the Nine Profound Golden Leaf Grass in his hand with a fiery gaze, as if admiring a great beauty.

Suddenly, a realization struck him. He looked at Su Yu and exclaimed, "Brother-in-law, is your massive improvement also due to these immortal herbs?"

Su Yu chuckled. "You could say that."

Xiao Hongchen slapped his thigh in excitement. "I knew it!"

"Brother-in-law, how do I consume this thing?" Xiao Hongchen asked, staring at the sharp, dangerous-looking herb with a troubled expression. "This thing looks so sharp—it might tear my mouth apart."

Su Yu laughed. "Figure it out yourself!"

Then, he grabbed Wang Dong’er and Meng Hongchen, one in each arm, and turned to leave.

"Hey, brother-in-law, don’t go! You haven’t told me how to eat it yet!" Xiao Hongchen shouted, chasing after them.

Jing Hongchen, watching the scene, chuckled with satisfaction.

It seemed like Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen’s future was secure, and there was no need for him to worry too much. Su Yu was indeed quite impressive.

...

After shaking off Xiao Hongchen, Su Yu, Wang Dong’er, and Meng Hongchen prepared to return to their dormitory, only to learn from Meng Hongchen that their dormitory had been changed.

As members of Illustrious Virtue Hall, they no longer needed to squeeze into the student dormitory buildings.

Members of Illustrious Virtue Hall had their private accommodations.

Generally, students with better talent and higher status were assigned better housing.

Given Su Yu and Wang Dong’er’s talent, their accommodations would naturally be the very best.

Looking at the villa-like house in front of him, Su Yu was somewhat surprised. "I didn’t expect Illustrious Virtue Hall to have houses like this."

Meng Hongchen explained, "These are hidden benefits that aren’t publicly advertised.

The map doesn’t mention the villa district. Only those who join Illustrious Virtue Hall truly get to see this side of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy."

In a way, being an Illustrious Virtue Hall member meant becoming a true student of the academy.

This was somewhat similar to how Shrek Academy operated.

"Where do you live, Meng’er?" Su Yu asked.

Meng Hongchen pointed to a villa nearby. "I live there.

That one is my brother’s, and over there is Senior Ma Rulong’s..."

As Meng Hongchen pointed out and introduced the villas, she explained that only true elites of Illustrious Virtue Hall were eligible to live there.

She continued, "Actually, Yu, you should’ve moved here years ago. But back then, you chose to stay in the regular dorms to be with Wang Dong’er.

"Now that Wang Dong’er is also an Illustrious Virtue Hall member, the two of you can move in together. That’s her assigned villa over there."

Wang Dong’er glanced at her assigned villa and frowned. It was much farther away compared to Meng Hongchen’s.

Pouting, she said, "This house is way too big for one person. I think I can be of help to Su Yu and share his place.

"As for my assigned villa, I can contribute it to someone else who needs it."

Her words were righteous, but both people present knew she had other motives.

Exchanging a glance, Su Yu and Meng Hongchen couldn’t help but laugh.

Meng Hongchen teased, "If that’s the case, I suppose I could also stay with Yu. What do you think?"