Some regions were so remote that providing aid was nearly impossible. But Bibi Dong had a plan to address this issue: soon, remote areas would have infrastructure built for free, and places with better conditions would start with medical improvements.
The subsidies from the Spirit Hall shouldn't just support spirit masters; ordinary citizens without spirit power should receive aid too. Of course, this would increase the financial burden, especially since the two major empires would likely cut funding in opposition to this policy. To address this, the Spirit Hall would also need to establish an oversight agency to prevent abuse of subsidies. Those taking advantage of Spirit Hall aid without contributing to society would see their benefits cut off.
Tang San: Who are you calling out?
After Su Ming joined Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong planned to discuss further policies with him to ensure nothing was missed. His speech had resonated deeply with her, inspiring new ideas for better governance.
On the platform, Yu Tianheng no longer shouted. He watched Su Ming approach step by step, feeling utterly hopeless. Is everyone really this heartless? They're all siding with Su Ming. This is the end for me.
"From rebirth to destruction—Life Conversion!"
With a blast, Yu Tianheng vanished as if he had never existed, leaving not a trace.
The crowd gasped, realizing the terrifying nature of Su Ming's ability. Especially Ghost Douluo, who, as an expert in assassination, could see its potential. This skill, if used stealthily on an unsuspecting target, would yield a 98% success rate in assassinations. It was a lethal skill.
Ghost Douluo sighed. It's a pity my disciple, Zhu Zhuqing, can't learn it. If she could, she'd be unmatched in stealth.
Su Ming's soul skill, combining his life and destruction powers, was deceptively simple but required a mastery few possessed. To others, even the Title Douluo in the arena, such a transformation was nearly impossible.
The God of Destruction: ...
The Goddess of Life: ...
Even they, as gods, couldn't achieve this level of control, as it approached the power of Creation itself—a force beyond mastery. Su Ming seemed to possess an extraordinary stroke of luck to succeed.
In the divine realm, the God of Destruction's eyes sparkled with excitement. "Little Green, Su Ming really did it. This isn't just a rare talent; calling him a 'genius' barely does him justice. Not even we can wield such power so freely. He has achieved something truly remarkable!"
He continued, "We must keep this from Good and Evil. They'd surely try to win him over."
The Goddess of Life chuckled. "Even if Good and Evil were interested, their divine positions are hardly suited to him. Ours align far better."
The God of Destruction huffed, "Suitability matters less than power and authority, and in those areas, Good and Evil are our equals."
Yet he knew his concerns were overblown. Su Ming was powerful but not worth risking conflicts between gods. Moreover, the trials to inherit their powers were set in another dimension, which would complicate things for Su Ming.
After Yu Tianheng's death, his bloodless disappearance left the weaker spirit masters and citizens with an eerie feeling, like it was all a strange illusion. Stronger spirit masters, however, shuddered and stepped back, vowing never to cross paths with this terrifying individual.
Next, Su Ming turned calmly toward Dai Mubai, who was pale and trembling. With a wave, Su Ming unleashed another soul skill.
"Ahhh!" Dai Mubai curled up in agony on the ground.
Then Su Ming's gaze shifted to Ma Hongjun and Oscar, hesitating on how to handle them. Unlike Dai Mubai, they simply chose the wrong side and hadn't done anything particularly grievous.
"Su Ming, what did you do to me?! My spirit power—my strength!" Dai Mubai gasped.
"Oh, nothing much. I just sealed your spirit power," Su Ming replied indifferently. "You wouldn't win against your older brother back home anyway. This spares you from even trying, and it helps me vent a little. You talked too much before."
Zhu Zhuqing felt warmth in her heart at Su Ming's words.
Davis met Su Ming's gaze and nodded, resigned to taking Dai Mubai home. Father will be furious. But recalling Su Ming's strength and his remarkable soul skills, Davis knew he'd have to convince his father not to provoke him—or risk Star Luo Empire's downfall.
Seeing Su Ming's indecision on Oscar and Ma Hongjun, the girls offered some advice. Dai Mubai had been stripped of his spirit power, and Yu Tianheng was dead. They suggested that the lesson he had given Ma Hongjun and Oscar earlier was enough.