Tang Sect Team

A cyan figure darted through the depths of the forest. After nightfall, the Star Dou Great Forest was fraught with danger, but at this moment, the cyan figure moving through it was perhaps the greatest danger in the outskirts!

Zhou Sichen sat cross-legged on the Ice Jade Scorpion's back with his eyes closed, focused on cultivating his Soul Power while familiarizing himself with the four soul skills bestowed by Tian Meng, his Second Martial Soul.

Even Zhou Sichen found one thing utterly defying the heavens: his Contracted Beasts could be used at the same time as his Second Martial Soul.

In other words, as long as he released the soul skills of his First Martial Soul in advance and summoned all his Contracted Beasts, it would not affect his ability to use his Second Martial Soul simultaneously.

This was undoubtedly an enormous advantage. Once he became a Titled Douluo in the future, the nine Contracted Beasts of the Book of Contracts would certainly possess Hundred Thousand Year, or even greater, strength.

And he himself could continue using his Second Martial Soul. His combat power alone would be enough to overturn ordinary people's understanding!

Moreover, his Contracted Beasts were not merely capable of fighting individually. The wonders of the Book of Contracts Martial Soul went far beyond that!

As Zhou Sichen cultivated, the Ice Jade Scorpion's chirping suddenly sounded in his mind.

"Boss, there are three humans ahead."

Upon hearing that, Zhou Sichen quietly opened his eyes. Spiritual Power already nearing the Soul Emperor level spread outward, and a glint of vitality flashed through his deep eyes.

Beside a small stream not far away, two boys and a girl sat by a campfire. The black-haired boy was carefully grilling a fish in his hands.

After catching its fragrance, the girl stared eagerly at the grilled fish, practically drooling from the corner of her mouth.

The older-looking boy smiled helplessly, his expression full of indulgence.

"Ah-choo! Why did it suddenly get cold?" The girl suddenly sneezed.

As if he had sensed something, the boy instantly became alert and swept his sharp gaze around the surroundings.

Zhou Sichen had not intended to stir up trouble, but since he had run into them, this was a good opportunity to make contact.

The enormous Ice Jade Scorpion entered their sight, and a frigid aura instantly spread through the area. The three by the campfire immediately rose to their feet, their sharp gazes sweeping over.

The girl appeared to be fifteen or sixteen years old. Her long black hair was tied into a ponytail that hung behind her, while her light-blue fitted outfit outlined her youthful figure.

She had phoenix eyes, large and lively, a high, delicate nose bridge, and an almost perfect oval face. Her beautiful features carried a hint of surprise.

Beside the girl stood a boy who seemed about her age. He was tall and straight, with short dark-blue hair.

Though young, he gave off a refined air. However, a trace of solemnity now rested on his handsome face.

The moment the Ice Jade Scorpion appeared, a blue lightning mark emerged between his brows. Lightning serpents coursed over his body, and three soul rings—two yellow and one purple—rose up. Yet unlike ordinary Soul Masters, they did not float around his body, but around his right arm.

His right arm swelled enormously, transforming into a savage dragon arm. A blue giant dragon coiled around his body as he looked over as if facing a formidable enemy.

Two yellow soul rings likewise rose around the girl's body, while a blade of green Bluesilver Grass swayed between her palms.

The black-haired boy set down the grilled fish and drew a White Tiger Dagger, staring in horror at the enormous cyan scorpion that had suddenly appeared.

The identities of these three were already obvious: Huo Gua, Huo Yuhao from the original story, and Beibei, Tang Ya's foremost disciple in that teacher-student romance...

Zhou Sichen did not have any particularly strong feelings toward the three of them. From the perspective of someone involved in the original story, Tang Ya was beautiful and kind-hearted, but pretty and brainless. Beibei was calm and wise, but not clever enough.

Because of the environment he had grown up in, Huo Yuhao had developed some psychological issues, and his thinking was inevitably somewhat extreme. However, if guided properly later on, he could still become a good child.

Zhou Sichen had now taken away the two most important cheats that belonged to Huo Yuhao in the original story. He did not know how Huo Yuhao's future would be affected, but since they had met now, Zhou Sichen intended to lend Grilled Fish a hand.

In Zhou Sichen's view, the Spirit Eyes Martial Soul was also a fine Body Martial Soul. As long as its early flaws and shortcomings were made up for, it might achieve Silver Level Awakening in the future.

As for the highest level, Golden Level Awakening, Zhou Sichen did not dare guarantee that.

Of course, how he would help Grilled Fish later would depend on how they got along afterward.

Although Zhou Sichen had taken the opportunity that originally belonged to Grilled Fish, that did not mean he had to become the other boy's nanny.

If Grilled Fish himself was incapable and could not be carried, that would be another matter.

As Zhou Sichen pondered, the three also noticed him on the Ice Jade Scorpion's back.

Huo Yuhao was utterly astonished. "Is that a human?"

Beibei and Tang Ya used Purple Demon Eyes and confirmed that Zhou Sichen was indeed human. But how could a human be together with such a powerful Thousand Year Soul Beast?

Beibei and Tang Ya recognized it as an Ice Jade Scorpion at least five thousand years old. Judging by its aura, it might even possess Ten Thousand Year Level cultivation.

Even Soul Kings might not dare face a Soul Beast of this level.

But weren't Ice Jade Scorpions Soul Beasts unique to the Far North? How had one appeared in the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest, and one with such high cultivation at that?

Most importantly, there was actually a human on its back!

At that moment, Zhou Sichen also looked toward Beibei's group. Their gazes met, and a smile appeared at the corner of Zhou Sichen's lips. His gentle voice traveled over from afar. "Hello, my name is Zhou Sichen. Don't be afraid. This is my companion."

Hearing Zhou Sichen take the initiative to speak, Beibei and Tang Ya both heaved a sigh of relief.

Even if the two of them joined forces, they could not possibly defeat this Ice Jade Scorpion. Even escaping would be wishful thinking.

As long as the other party was a normal human, they had hope of surviving.

Hearing Zhou Sichen's words, the two could not help but freeze. "Companion?"

Although Zhou Sichen was extremely handsome, with skin even more beautiful than a woman's, he looked to be around the same age as them.

That meant Zhou Sichen's strength should be roughly comparable to theirs. No matter how strong he was, he could not be much stronger than Beibei.

After all, Beibei was one of the Outer Court's Twin Stars. Whether in strength or talent, he stood at the very top of Shrek's Outer Court. There were only a handful of people on the continent who could surpass him.

As he spoke, Zhou Sichen jumped down from the Ice Jade Scorpion's back and had it wait where it was.

Seeing Zhou Sichen approach on his own, Beibei's group still did not lower their guard.

Zhou Sichen could not help but smile bitterly. "There's no need to be afraid. I'm a student of Shrek Academy."

At those words, Beibei frowned. He was not merely one of the Outer Court's Twin Stars. As for talented students at Shrek Academy, even if he did not know all of them, he would at least recognize them by sight.

Clearly, Zhou Sichen was not among them.

Noticing Beibei's expression, Zhou Sichen took out a letter of recommendation from his soul tool. "This is my letter of recommendation. Although I haven't enrolled yet, it should count as proof. Students of Shrek Academy should have some credibility, shouldn't they?"

Beibei looked at the letter of recommendation in Zhou Sichen's hand and accepted it with half-belief and half-doubt.

Only after seeing the Tianyuan City Lord's personally inscribed gold embossing on the letter did Beibei relax. His soul rings receded, and he smiled as he handed the letter back. "Sorry, brother. You have to protect yourself when you're out and about. We're students of Shrek Academy too."

Zhou Sichen smiled faintly. "I understand. I didn't expect you to be students of Shrek Academy as well."

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