Shrek's Soul Elder Record

Wang Xiaofeng lived a five-point routine every day at Shrek Academy.

Training Field—Cafeteria—dormitory—Spirit Arena—Mimetic Cultivation Ground.

The Training Field was where they trained their bodies every morning. Ever since seeing Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun punished like that last time, Wang Xiaofeng had developed the idea of training under Zhao Wuji's Soul Power pressure.

Zhao Wuji naturally agreed to Wang Xiaofeng's request. With nothing to do every day, he was practically getting sick from boredom.

So every morning after breakfast, Wang Xiaofeng would run for two hours under Zhao Wuji's Soul Power pressure. This training method would ensure that when he faced higher-level Soul Masters in the future, he would not be rendered unable to move by their overwhelming presence.

After two hours, he would eat a sausage and recover more or less, then put on Heavy Armor and run laps around the village.

The Heavy Armor had been specially commissioned by Wang Xiaofeng from a blacksmith in Suotuo City. Though it only covered his upper body, it could be freely assembled and disassembled, with its weight adjusted.

Its initial weight was ten kilograms, not particularly heavy. Without using Soul Power, that weight was not only just within Wang Xiaofeng's limits, but also effective for training.

He would not stop until it was time to eat, then he would have a sausage. The sausages had been made by Oscar the previous night, since Oscar needed to cultivate too.

The afternoon was for rest. Wang Xiaofeng generally used it to take a nap. Although meditation could replace sleep, going without sleep for too long still affected the body.

After a two-hour nap, if Dai Mubai or Ma Hongjun were in the dormitory and not cultivating, Wang Xiaofeng would spar with them to improve his combat ability.

Without using Martial Soul Avatar, Wang Xiaofeng's strength was already about on par with Dai Mubai's.

But he definitely could not beat Dai Mubai, since the gap in their combat experience was simply too great. He could barely fight Ma Hongjun to a draw, but Ma Hongjun's build was just too durable. By the end of every fight, Wang Xiaofeng was still the one getting beaten up.

At night, if possible, Wang Xiaofeng would invite the others to the Spirit Arena with him, but unfortunately, no one would go with him.

Dai Mubai wanted to form a team, but Flander had forbidden him from grinding points.

After all, Wang Xiaofeng and Dai Mubai together were practically invincible among Great Soul Masters. Give them two or three months, and they could grind their badges all the way to Gold Spirit badges.

Given Dai Mubai's personality, he would definitely get carried away after earning a Gold Spirit badge. Rather than rack his brains trying to educate him later, it was better to keep him in check now.

After all, the purpose of fighting at the Spirit Arena was to accumulate real combat experience and broaden one's horizons. There was no need to grind points.

Ma Hongjun, meanwhile, was not allowed to go to the Great Spirit Arena because his primary goal right now was to increase his Soul Power, not fight.

Moreover, because of his Martial Soul, once he began cultivating, he had to spend a quarter of every day dispelling his evil fire.

So with no one to team up with, Wang Xiaofeng could only stay at the Mimetic Cultivation Ground and cultivate quietly. Of course, he would occasionally head into Suotuo City to eat and have fun, relaxing a little. After all, work and rest had to be balanced.

Under the influence of Wang Xiaofeng, this catfish, the other fish were somewhat affected as well.

Laughing happily in front of others while suffering bitterly behind their backs became the norm.

As everyone worked hard at their own cultivation, winter quietly arrived.

Winter mornings began to grow somewhat chilly, but Wang Xiaofeng still did not give up his training.

Suddenly, a tiger's roar rang through the entire academy. It had even been infused with Soul Power, making it exceptionally loud.

"What is Dai Mubai doing? Disturbing people's sweet dreams?!" Flander angrily kicked open his door and cursed in the direction of the boys' dormitory.

The more he cursed, the angrier he seemed to become. His Martial Soul Avatar was completed in an instant, and with a flap of his wings, he was about to go find Dai Mubai.

But then he saw Dai Mubai hurrying over from the dormitory, his face brimming with excitement.

Would Flander consider the victim's mood before beating someone up? Of course not! So Dai Mubai was naturally given a vicious beating.

"Dean, I bweaked thwough Wank 30." Zhao Wuji helplessly rubbed his head. Flander had beaten him too badly; Dai Mubai could not even speak clearly.

Wang Xiaofeng took out one of Oscar's sausages from his Soul Tool and handed it to Dai Mubai. After eating it, Dai Mubai's complexion improved considerably, and he finally managed to speak clearly.

"Dean, Teacher Zhao, I've broken through Rank 30!"

Flander's eyes visibly lit up. "Good, good, good! Dai Mubai, you have not disappointed me. On behalf of the academy, congratulations."

Zhao Wuji looked at Flander. "The record that kid Qin Ming held for the fastest breakthrough to Soul Elder has been broken."

"Mubai, how old are you this year? Down to the exact month."

"Thirteen years and six months."

"It seems Dai Mubai has pushed the record forward by a full year. I don't think Shrek will necessarily see anyone break this record again in the future." Flander sighed to Zhao Wuji.

Zhao Wuji nodded. At that age, he had only been Rank 24, while Dai Mubai was already a Soul Elder. As long as he did not die young, he would definitely become a Titled Douluo in the future.

Flander smiled happily. "This time, Teacher Zhao Wuji will lead you to the Star Dou Great Forest and help Dai Mubai obtain his third Soul Ring."

"Remember, I said you all. So this is not just Dai Mubai's matter, but a trial for everyone. Dai Mubai, remember to notify Ma Hongjun later. Wang Xiaofeng, leave notifying Oscar to you."

"Gather here early tomorrow morning. You understand the consequences of being late." Zhao Wuji smiled at Dai Mubai, frightening him into turning and running away.

"Xiaofeng, let's continue."

"Yes, Teacher Zhao."

Unknown to everyone, Wang Xiaofeng's Soul Power level quietly broke through to Rank 26.

Early the next morning, Wang Xiaofeng arrived at the Training Field with Oscar. Three people were already waiting there.

"Xiaofeng, Xiao Ao, you two are really slow." Dai Mubai looked extremely excited, bouncing around as though he could not wait any longer.

"Big Boss Dai, have you decided what Soul Skill you want to add?" Oscar seemed to have caught Dai Mubai's excitement and asked eagerly.

"Move it. We can talk on the road. Otherwise, we won't even reach the Star Dou Great Forest today."

Zhao Wuji forcefully suppressed the group of little brats. Stingy Flander had not given them even a single Silver Soul Coin. If they did not run faster, they would probably have to sleep in the wilderness tonight.

As they ran, Dai Mubai chatted, "After many years of research, my family has already determined which Soul Beasts should be hunted for the first five Soul Rings. Hunting the corresponding Soul Beasts can provide the most suitable Soul Skills."

"My family even specially raises those Soul Beasts."

"Like Spirit Hall's Soul Hunting Forest?" Wang Xiaofeng asked curiously.

"That's right." Dai Mubai nodded.

"So what Soul Beast are you planning to hunt?" Ma Hongjun said he had only heard of the optimal Soul Ring configuration, never the optimal Soul Skill combination.

After all, there were so many Soul Master Martial Souls and so many types of Soul Beasts. The manpower and resources required to find the best combinations would be enormous.

"I want to hunt a Millennium Vajra Tiger, the older the better. According to my family's records, its Soul Skill can grant me a 1.5-times increase to strength, defense, and attack power, while also improving my resistance to abnormal conditions."

"That's way too insane!"

Wang Xiaofeng and the other two said in unison.