thefictionvixens Chapter 113, Level 50
Chapter 113, Level 50
Chapter 113, Level 50
Time flies like an arrow, and five months have passed in the blink of an eye.
During these five months, Yu Tianyun's life was busy and fulfilling.
Every morning, as the first rays of sunlight fall upon the earth, Yu Tianyun begins his meditation and cultivation of soul power in his quiet room. He closes his eyes, adjusts his breathing, and the surrounding air seems to resonate with his rhythm, as wisps of soul power slowly gather and are greedily absorbed into his body.
As afternoon approached, the warm sunlight bathed the earth, and the battle between Yu Tianyun and Liu Erlong began as scheduled. Liu Erlong was agile and possessed immense soul power; every move she made carried a sharp and fierce aura. Yu Tianyun was equally formidable; he moved nimbly, skillfully parrying Liu Erlong's attacks, sometimes counterattacking, sometimes defending. Their battle was intense and spectacular. Each collision unleashed a dazzling display of soul power, blooming in the air like fireworks.
As night fell, Yu Tianyun and the women in his room began their daily business, the time for him to "hand over his dues." Even so, he managed to cultivate his soul power while doing so. His control over distraction was now masterful; his mind seemed to be divided into several parts, each focused on a different task, yet coordinating with each other to promote the growth of his soul power.
His cultivation speed did not slow down due to the increase in his soul power level and the increasing purity of his soul power; it remained at an astonishing speed, even faster than before he entered Dragon Valley.
Given his Soul Master level and the quality of his soul power surpassing the ultimate martial soul, his cultivation speed should have inevitably slowed down considerably. However, because his physical aptitude had been modified so well, his cultivation speed increased instead of decreased.
Each of the four soul bones on his body is extraordinary. Two are external soul bones, one is a 100,000-year soul bone, and the other is a god-level soul bone. These soul bones have forged his body into the most talented physique in the history of Douluo Continent. Coupled with the nourishment of dragon soul and dragon cloud energy, his physical aptitude is simply indescribable.
If Tang San were to possess this body, he would likely be utterly astonished. This was practically a legendary martial arts prodigy, one in a billion. This body had all its meridians open, every single one unobstructed, posing absolutely no hindrance to soul power cultivation.
……
On this day, Yu Tianyun and Liu Erlong finished their fierce battle as usual. Both of them were drenched in sweat, but they also felt extremely refreshed.
They lay together on the soft grass, gazing at the shimmering water before them, enjoying the gentle caress of the evening breeze, feeling relaxed and content.
At some point, Yu Tianyun spoke softly:
"Auntie, I won't be coming for the next few days."
Upon hearing this, Liu Erlong frowned, a sense of disappointment welling up inside her. She sat up and asked somewhat anxiously:
"Why? Do you find fighting me boring?" Her eyes were full of doubt and confusion.
Time is the most incredible weapon. Liu Erlong went from initially disliking and rejecting Yu Tianyun to now unknowingly developing a dependence on him.
It was as if Yu Tianyun had become an indispensable part of her life, something she herself hadn't even realized.
Although Yu Xiaogang still holds a significant place in her heart, his importance has diminished considerably compared to the beginning. At least now, Liu Erlong rarely thinks about him actively anymore. Over the past few months, she has also felt less sorrow and resentment and has gradually become more cheerful.
All of this is thanks to Yu Tianyun's companionship.
Yu Tianyun turned his head, looking at Liu Erlong, whose brows were slightly furrowed and whose expression seemed reluctant. A subtle smile played at the corners of his lips. He then raised an eyebrow and said with amusement:
"What? Auntie doesn't want me to leave?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Erlong realized she had been too eager. She crossed her arms, gave Yu Tianyun a playful glare, and said, "You brat, you're getting more and more disrespectful! I don't care if you go there!"
Despite her words, Liu Erlong kept her eyes fixed on Yu Tianyun, her eyes gleaming with anticipation, clearly hoping that Yu Tianyun would reveal the real reason.
Yu Tianyun stopped keeping them in suspense, not wanting to anger the female tyrannosaurus again, and slowly said:
"Auntie, my soul power cultivation has reached level fifty. I need to obtain my fifth soul ring."
Liu Erlong was slightly taken aback, then sighed softly:
"I see. Do you need my help?"
Yu Tianyun gazed at her beautiful face, blinked, and hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't. He thought to himself:
"How can I say this? You're not even as good as me! How can you help me?" But saying that would be hurtful, and for a moment he didn't know how to start.
After a moment, Liu Erlong seemed to realize what had happened. Her pretty face flushed slightly, and she coughed lightly to cover her embarrassment, saying:
"I suddenly remembered that I have a lot of things to do at the academy, so I don't have time to go hunting for spirit rings with you. Be careful, and don't be careless when choosing a spirit ring."
Yu Tianyun chuckled inwardly, "When has your mother, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, ever managed an academy?"
However, he didn't expose it, but simply nodded and responded with a firm gaze:
"Don't worry, Auntie, I know what I'm doing."
Liu Erlong stood up and brushed the grass clippings off her clothes. Standing in the setting sun, her figure was outlined in the afterglow, making her look like a dreamlike warrior. She said:
"In that case, you should prepare to leave as soon as possible."
Yu Tianyun responded and turned to leave, but suddenly stopped, turned back to look at Liu Erlong, and said:
"Auntie, wait for me to come back."
Liu Erlong nodded slightly, her gaze tender as she watched Yu Tianyun's departing figure, a hint of worry rising in her heart. She silently prayed that Yu Tianyun would successfully obtain the soul ring and return safely.
After Yu Tianyun left, Liu Erlong stood alone in the same spot, not leaving for a long time. A gentle breeze ruffled her hair, and her thoughts drifted away with the wind.
……
Meanwhile, at Shrek Academy!
Yu Xiaogang pushed open the door to Flander's office, which was actually just a small wooden hut. Unlike Liu Erlong, Flander wasn't there to cultivate his mind; he was genuinely penniless.
Upon seeing Yu Xiaogang enter, Flander's heart skipped a beat, a vague sense of foreboding creeping in. He tentatively asked:
"Xiao Gang, what brings you here?"
Yu Xiaogang's face was stiff, his expression gloomy. He stood in front of Flander with his hands behind his back and said in a calm tone:
"Flander, this month is almost over. What else could I possibly want from you? Of course, it's for the children's funding next month!"
Flander's long, narrow face immediately turned mournful, and he said:
"Xiaogang, I know you're doing this for the children's sake, wanting to give them a better education, but our academy is poor and can't afford this kind of financial strain. In just a few months, this year's tuition fees are almost gone. If this continues, the academy will be broke in less than a month."
Yu Xiaogang remained unmoved by Flander's complaints, and said indifferently:
"Stop pretending. You're such a tightwad. How could a Soul Saint like you not even be able to secure funding for an academy? Besides, the academy is raising the food standards to ensure the students get enough nutrition. Their training volume is enormous, and the medicinal baths are to prevent hidden injuries. Do you really want these kids to be unable to improve their cultivation because of hidden injuries?"
Flander stopped pretending, sighed deeply, looked at Yu Xiaogang, and said:
"Xiao Gang, it's not that I'm pretending to be poor, it's that we really are poor. I don't want to grovel and depend on others. Otherwise, with my abilities, becoming rich and powerful would be no problem at all. Over the years, I've spent a lot of money to maintain the academy. If this continues, I'll have to use up my retirement savings, and even that might not be enough."
Yu Xiaogang nodded and said:
"In that case, after some time, I will take Tang San, Xiao Wu, and the students who are willing to come with us and leave. Shrek Academy cannot provide the resources they need for growth, so I can only take them to find an academy with sufficient resources. With their talent, there will always be a high-level Soul Master academy willing to take them in."
No, I disagree.
Flander slammed his fist on the table, glared at Yu Xiaogang, and roared:
"The children belong to Shrek Academy! Yu Xiaogang, don't forget, Shrek Academy is the culmination of my twenty years of hard work. Are you trying to kill me?"
Yu Xiaogang's emotions did not change in the slightest because of Flander's anger. His gaze was calm as still water as he slowly said:
"Flander, I have a few questions for you. If you can answer them, then it doesn't matter whether the children leave or not. First, can you provide the children with a simulated training environment? Second, are you capable of giving them the qualification to participate in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament in a year and a half? And one last question, what exactly was your original intention and significance in founding Shrek Academy?"
"I, I..."
Flander was rendered speechless by Yu Xiaogang's barrage of questions, and could only stare blankly at him. The surging anger from before gradually receded like the tide, and he became dejected and powerless, as if all his energy had been drained away. He slumped back into his chair, utterly exhausted.
Yu Xiaogang remained calm and continued speaking slowly:
"The simulated training environment can greatly increase their speed of cultivating soul power. Only regular academies that pass the preliminary rounds are qualified to participate in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament. Shrek Academy has never been registered in any kingdom or empire precisely because we lack the corresponding hardware conditions. Although Shrek Academy has some reputation in the soul master world, this reputation cannot buy us the qualification to participate. Moreover, you should know what the rewards of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament are and how important they are to the children. Your original ideal in founding Shrek Academy was to cultivate geniuses in the soul master world and make the entire soul master world awe because of them. And the path I have chosen for them is to make their growth path smoother within the scope of my capabilities."
Flander's face was grim. Every word Yu Xiaogang said was logical and well-founded, leaving him no room for rebuttal. However, Shrek Academy was his life's work, and now it had come to this; he was truly unwilling to accept it.
"Xiaogang, I..."
Yu Xiaogang's expression remained unchanged despite Flander's anxiety; his face remained stiff as he calmly said, "You can also choose to disband the academy and leave with us. We can take the children to join a high-level Soul Master academy; I'm sure we won't be rejected. Flander, I sincerely hope you can come and assist me. I believe in my disciples, and I believe in the other children of Shrek Academy; they will all be able to dominate the entire continent in the future."
"Flander, I'll give you three days to think it over. You can think it over carefully. You are my best friend, and I hope to work with you to cultivate a group of super geniuses who will shake the continent."
After saying that, Yu Xiaogang turned and left, leaving Flander alone, his expression shifting.
It's important to understand that Shrek Academy is Flander's creation, not Yu Xiaogang's. Yu Xiaogang poured all his energy into his direct disciple, Tang San.
If he were to take Tang San and Xiao Wu to the Advanced Soul Master Academy alone, they might not receive much special treatment. However, if Flander, Zhao Wuji, and a group of Soul Emperor and Soul Saint teachers, along with other outstanding students, were to accompany them, the situation would be completely different, and they would certainly receive attention and preferential treatment.
This was Yu Xiaogang's true plan. As the wise strategist of the Golden Iron Triangle, he was always confident in his own wisdom.
……
the other side.
Not far from Shrek Academy, in Soto City, a team from Tiandou City—the Royal Fighting Team—arrived.
The Royal Fighting Team did not disband despite the departure of Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling. With the support of the three instructors and Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, they transferred three noble students from the second team of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy.
These three noble students were naturally quite different from the original four members of the Royal Fighting Team. They had struggled to develop synergy at the academy. To help this new team gel, Qin Ming led the new Royal Fighting Team on a journey through the provinces and kingdoms of the Heaven Dou Empire, participating in the local Grand Soul Arena's Soul Battles.
Today, they have arrived at the Grand Arena in Soto City, which is also their final stop.
As for why the Soto City Grand Arena was chosen as the last stop, it was naturally because of Shrek Academy.
Because Qin Ming graduated from this school, he wanted to set aside more time to visit his alma mater.
……
(End of this chapter)