Xiao Wu Led Astray

After losing the match against Mu Yuan, the Grandmaster's prestige was completely gone.

In everyone's eyes, he had become a joke.

None of the students were willing to follow his orders.

The Grandmaster even wanted to flee this place.

Just as he had done before, avoiding reality.

But Flender spoke up and persuaded the Grandmaster to stay.

With a single sentence, Flender made the Grandmaster abandon the thought of running away.

"If you leave, who will be responsible for Little San's training? Do you want your disciple to go down the wrong path?"

Tang San was the Grandmaster's only hope.

For Tang San's sake, the Grandmaster swallowed his pride and remained at Shrek.

The Grandmaster devised a special training plan.

Running!

More specifically, running while carrying heavy stones.

This training method was incredibly ancient.

It was practically like returning to the era of Soul Masters ten thousand years ago.

On the first day of the training plan, no one came except Tang San.

Flender could not stand watching it any longer. How could anyone train with just one person?

So he forcibly summoned Ma Hongjun and Oscar.

Both of them had been personally discovered by Flender. At Flender's demand, they did not dare protest and could only follow the Grandmaster's training unwillingly.

As for Dai Mubai, he showed no respect whatsoever.

In his eyes, the Grandmaster was trash.

Mu Yuan had been right: the Grandmaster did not even have the most basic respect for the strong. According to the rules of the Soul Master world, the Grandmaster should at least address him as the esteemed Battle Soul Venerable!

Thus, Dai Mubai did not even acknowledge the Grandmaster's training plan.

Instead, he trained with Zhao Wuji.

The characteristics of their Martial Souls were very similar. Both were assault-type Martial Souls with high attack and defense, and Zhao Wuji possessed a Soul Skill that controlled gravity. Under the effects of this Soul Skill, Dai Mubai could achieve extremely balanced training results.

Was that not ten thousand times better than running around carrying stones?

Meanwhile, Mu Yuan led Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing in practicing their control over Soul Power.

Ning Rongrong stood nearby as well, though she claimed she was not there to learn with them. She had merely come to see Xiao Wu.

Mu Yuan did not expose her.

The first stage of cultivation was not difficult. Before long, they had managed to use Soul Power to make leaves stick to their hands.

Once they achieved this, they could initially condense Soul Power outside their bodies without it rapidly dispersing.

This represented a great improvement in a Soul Master's control over the Soul Power within their body.

Next came the second stage of cultivation.

Mu Yuan extended his palm. Green Soul Power condensed from the center of it, then spread evenly across his entire hand under his control, uniformly enveloping all five fingers.

"Zhuqing, try attacking it!" Mu Yuan said.

Zhu Zhuqing froze for a moment before asking hesitantly, "Just attack like this?"

"That's right. Use your offensive Soul Skill. Don't worry, I won't be hurt," Mu Yuan said.

Zhu Zhuqing thought it over after hearing this, then ultimately obediently did as Mu Yuan asked.

She activated Martial Soul Possession. Two cat ears appeared atop her head, while sharp feline claws emerged from her fingertips.

Nether Hundred Claws!

A barrage of high-frequency claw strikes assaulted Mu Yuan's palm.

The green Soul Power rippled under Zhu Zhuqing's attacks.

A scene that shocked Zhu Zhuqing unfolded. Her Soul Skill struck, yet it did not break through Mu Yuan's defense at all. Mu Yuan's palm remained completely unharmed.

Mu Yuan explained, "The essence of a Soul Skill is an attack launched through a Martial Soul with the augmentation of Soul Power. I just attached Soul Power to my hand, which can offset the attack of a Soul Skill. Of course, this offsetting ability is limited. When the two sides are equally strong, this method can only neutralize part of the attack, not all of it. But my strength is currently greater than Zhuqing's, so I can completely neutralize her attack."

Zhu Zhuqing was astonished upon hearing this.

She murmured, "This is practically a Self-Created Soul Skill!"

Xiao Wu's beautiful eyes shone repeatedly.

Ning Rongrong stared at Mu Yuan in surprise.

She could not help asking, "Mu Yuan, why have you never told me about Self-Created Soul Skills?"

Mu Yuan smiled. "It's not that exaggerated. This is merely a basic application of Soul Power. Advanced Soul Masters have mastered this technique. Elder Sword and Elder Bone can use it as well."

"So Grandpa Sword and Grandpa Bone both know it!"

Ning Rongrong puffed out her cheeks.

After returning, she would definitely settle accounts with Grandpa Sword and Grandpa Bone, asking why they had taught Mu Yuan this technique but not her.

"Alright, start practicing now. The key is to distribute the Soul Power evenly and steadily control it until it gradually covers your entire palm," Mu Yuan said.

After hearing this, the three began attempting the cultivation.

Mu Yuan also began his own cultivation nearby.

Mu Yuan could sense that his Martial Soul underwent tremendous growth every time he obtained a Soul Ring.

It was an all-around increase. Whether it was Soul Power, physical constitution, Spiritual Power, or even the quality of the Martial Soul itself, everything received a substantial enhancement.

As for his Martial Soul, Mu Yuan could sense it continuously absorbing the energy of this world.

It was like a seed slowly sprouting with the vitality it was meant to possess.

Perhaps one day, this seed would allow Mu Yuan to reap a powerful fruit.

Mu Yuan cultivated quietly, but Xiao Wu and the other two did not have such an easy time.

They encountered a bottleneck and could not control their Soul Power to spread evenly across their palms.

Either there was too much on this side or too much on that side. In short, their Soul Power never obeyed their commands, preventing them from succeeding.

After some time, Mu Yuan finished cultivating.

Xiao Wu and the others looked over with dejected expressions.

"Mu Yuan, controlling Soul Power is so hard. We couldn't do it!"

"Don't worry. This isn't something that can be accomplished overnight," Mu Yuan comforted them.

Over the following days, the people of Shrek Academy spent their time cultivating.

Sometimes, they went to the Great Soul Arena to battle, then returned to continue cultivating.

For several consecutive days, Xiao Wu and the other two made little progress in their training to control Soul Power.

After yet another failure, Xiao Wu said dejectedly, "It's too hard. We can't do it at all. Mu Yuan, is there any better method?"

As she spoke, Xiao Wu wrapped her arms around Mu Yuan's arm and looked at him pitifully.

Seeing this scene, Ning Rongrong inexplicably felt a little upset.

During this period, she had felt that Xiao Wu and Mu Yuan were growing closer and closer.

She did not like Mu Yuan, not one bit. She hated him, hated him very much.

Yet at this moment, she simply felt uncomfortable inside.

Perhaps she was afraid Xiao Wu would go down the wrong path. Xiao Wu was her best friend and absolutely could not be deceived by that guy.

Ning Rongrong decided that she would have a good talk with Xiao Wu after returning.

Meanwhile, after considering Xiao Wu's question, Mu Yuan actually thought of a method.

"Xiao Wu, hold out your hand," Mu Yuan said.

"Like this?" Xiao Wu obediently extended her fair, clean palm.

Mu Yuan also extended his hand and placed it against Xiao Wu's, then controlled his Soul Power to evenly cover both of their palms.

"Remember this feeling," Mu Yuan said.

"Mm." Xiao Wu's face flushed crimson as she replied.