Martial Soul Evolution

In Mu Zhe's Inner World, Ning Rongrong's vision went black for a moment. In the next instant, the surroundings had completely changed.

No longer was it Shrek Academy's shabby dirt floor, but vast stretches of grassland dotted with many strange trees. There even seemed to be quite a few spirit beasts, as though they were in a Spirit Beast Forest.

Most shocking of all was a strange mountain in the distance, its peak emitting Ice and Fire duality.

Ning Rongrong looked at Mu Zhe beside her, her eyes filled with deep admiration. At this moment, she became increasingly convinced that her choice had been right.

To alter heaven and earth with a single thought—even Bone Douluo could not accomplish such a thing.

Although Bone Douluo's Bone Dragon Martial Soul possessed spatial attributes and could carry people through space, she did not remember any primitive forest like this near Suotuo City.

Mu Zhe was so powerful. In the future, he would surely be able to protect the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"This is my garden, and also our home."

Mu Zhe rubbed Ning Rongrong's soft hair, a gentle smile on his face.

"Home..."

At present, there were only a few unintelligent living creatures in this world. They had all been brought in along with the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well back then.

But now that Flender was gone, Shrek Academy was not far from falling apart.

Mu Zhe instantly felt refreshed. He picked up Shao Xin and brought her to the only piece of furniture in their home—the large bed woven from Blue Silver Grass.

Mu Zhe even felt that the Aromatic Silk Beauty was in no way inferior to the Lovesick Heartbreak Red.

"Old Flender was taken away?"

In an instant, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well resounded with something like crashing waves, as melodious as heavenly music.

"Only by showing them the Academy's foundation can we make them acknowledge its teachings."

The young girl seemed unable to stand steadily. She staggered and fell into Mu Zhe's arms, her eyes full of pitiful helplessness. The sight made Mu Zhe's heart stir.

Half an hour later, Shao Xin's gaze was resentful, but she still obediently dressed Mu Zhe. Then she watched him vanish before her eyes and appear beside that young girl.

And Clear Sky Douluo had entrusted them with teaching Tang San. Would that not become a complete joke?

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda possessed the ability to seek out and appraise treasures. As the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's most talented person in centuries, Ning Fengzhi had naturally found countless treasures for Ah Yin.

Thus, she had even thought of an excuse: Mu Zhe-gege, it has nothing to do with you or the Immortal Herb. It is all because Ning Rongrong was useless and could not bring out the Immortal Herb's effects.

Would that not be a slap to Mu Zhe-gege's face?

When Father's lifespan ran out, he could inherit the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect from her. No—even if Father had not died, he would still seize Ah Yin from her hands.

This had caused the students to gradually lose trust in the Academy.

In other words, they could explore the areas ahead another time.

Mu Zhe looked toward the edge of this world. There, dense shadows shrouded everything, making it impossible to see clearly.

"Eh! My Soul Power has actually broken through to rank thirty!"

The smile on Mu Zhe's face deepened. For a brief instant, he truly liked women who were lovestruck.

Her gaze shifted outside the valley, where a girl sat cross-legged on the ground, surrounded by a layer of White Shadow.

But now, he had a guess: Spirit Rings were merely the catalyst that unlocked Martial Soul abilities.

Even now, every muscle in his body still ached faintly. That had been Clear Sky Douluo's loving caress!

Honestly, where in the world were there any green tea bitches? She was clearly just a good little sister who loved her brother dearly.

It had only been a day or two. Clear Sky Douluo had to still be secretly watching Shrek Academy. No matter how arrogant Mu Zhe was, he would not dare do anything to endanger the Academy.

Suddenly, Mu Zhe's eyes narrowed as he stopped moving. In his perception, Flender's absorption of the Immortal Herb had reached its final stage, and her originally vigorous aura was beginning to settle.

The plant's roots and leaves formed draping vines, while a golden tulip bloomed at its top. With one light sniff, a rich fragrance rushed into the nose.

But in the next moment, Shao Xin could not help crying out again. Without warning, Mu Zhe's movements became like a sudden torrential downpour, catching her completely off guard.

At this moment, Shao Xin's pretty face was flushed, her eyes seductive as she panted heavily. Yet her gaze also narrowed, a trace of resentment flashing through it.

But Shao Xin, after only a few hours apart, you were getting cocky again.

They simply did not believe that some powerful expert would have so much free time as to come cause trouble at their little Academy for no reason.

Only he, once the Flying Horn of the Golden Iron Triangle, had traveled the continent. With a friend like the great Soul Master theory expert Yu Xiaogang by his side, he had the qualifications to teach students.

This girl was really overthinking things.

With Mu Zhe's strength, he could even kill them all.

"Rongrong, I have a gift for you. Consider it compensation for the Heart Separation Control secret technique from last time."

"Hmm? What flower is this? It's so beautiful."

"Wu Ji, what should we do? Without Old Flender, our Academy will not last much longer."

"Alright, everyone, go back first."

Flender's heart surged with restless emotion, and deep affection flowed through her beautiful eyes once more. Yet suddenly, a hint of cunning flashed within them.

But in the end, Mu Zhe had returned, while Ning Rongrong had disappeared.

"No, Mu Zhe-gege, Heart Separation Control was something you needed in the first place. Of course I should give it to you. You have taken care of me so many times—how could I give nothing in return?"

Flender seemed to realize that Mu Zhe had seen through her little thoughts. Her face instantly reddened, and she hurriedly covered her eyes, not daring to look at him again.

Combining the changes in her Martial Soul with what Mu Zhe had said, she came to a conclusion. "Something Ah Yin has dreamed of? Could it be evolving my Martial Soul?"

"Wow, my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda has actually gained two more floors. It has become a Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!"

"That's right."

Father, you have been Sect Master for so many years. You must be tired. Rongrong is willing to share your burdens!

Ahem. Shao Xin would have to be wronged for the time being. He was in a hurry to get to the next round.

Bao Liuli and Mu Zhe had gotten into a conflict. Then two flashes of white light appeared, and both of them vanished.

"This... wouldn't that be inappropriate? Mu Zhe has already openly attacked us. If you go out this time, could it be one of his schemes?"

"One, two, three... eight, nine!"

What if the Immortal Herb did not work?

The Aromatic Silk Beauty was truly the king of Immortal Herbs. In the third Douluo novel, it was the only Immortal Herb among the Ferocious Beasts to survive two heavenly tribulations. Before it, all plant-type spirit beasts had their combat strength halved.

Shao Xin's eyes rolled back slightly, as if she had realized something. Mu Zhe truly was a beast—he practically treated plants like people!

Once Flender had begun absorbing it, Mu Zhe withdrew his gaze. He spread out his shadow and casually set up a barrier.

It was simply because Flender's Martial Soul had changed too dramatically. It had directly risen to the highest class of top-tier Martial Souls.

But Mu Zhe-gege, you do not actually need to worry so much about these things. I will prepare our home. In the future, the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will be our home.

For a brief instant, Rongrong considered returning to pack her things. Shrek Academy not only had no future now, but also carried the risk of being killed by Mu Zhe at any time.

After quite a while, Flender's face was flushed as she exhaled fragrant breath, and only then did she reluctantly pull away.

"In only a few days, you've already won that girl over?"

Mu Zhe gently soothed her, finally calming Flender down. But when she heard his words, her heart skipped a beat, and she eagerly summoned her Martial Soul.

Flender's heart warmed. Affection flowed through her eyes as she threw herself into Mu Zhe's embrace. Mu Zhe-gege had indeed always been by her side.

But he still looked toward Shrek, his expression seeking her opinion. Shrek Academy was their life's work. Leaving like this was still hard to accept.

Oh, that was under normal circumstances.

Mu Zhe raised his brows and took a bite.

And Shrek was currently the strongest person in the Academy, as well as Bao Liuli's best friend. They might as well hear her opinion.

Flender calmly waved her hand, her eyes completely fearless.

Ever since that old bastard Mu Zhe had come to the Academy, the entire place had been thrown into chaos. The students no longer trusted the Academy.

Shao Xin cried out, but the affection in her beautiful eyes only deepened in the next moment.

He even felt that he was suffering a loss!

"We will continue guarding the Academy. Old Flender will return someday."

Rongrong looked terrified. She waved her hands, dismissed Ma Hongjun and Oscar, then looked at Shrek and said in a trembling voice.

Mu Zhe calmly nodded. Ning Fengzhi would certainly be delighted, but he would need to exchange Ah Yin for this surprise.

Honestly, Mu had never forced women. He would only make them willingly come to his door.

She raised her hands before her chest and silently recited an incantation. Amid dazzling radiance, a one-story... no, a nine-story small pagoda appeared in her hands.

During these days of boredom, she had planted Blue Silver Grass all around the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Since she could borrow her people's vision, she had naturally sensed the moment Mu Zhe brought someone home.

Originally, she had only been rank twenty-eight. To break through to rank thirty would have taken at least two years, yet merely eating a flower Mu Zhe had given her had erased two full years of effort.

Flender's heart warmed, and she nodded lightly. Then, under Mu Zhe's gentle gaze, she sat down cross-legged and brought the Aromatic Silk Beauty to her lips.

Without warning, Flender was overwhelmed by surprise. She parted her red lips and pressed them against Mu Zhe's.

Perhaps Bao Liuli had left behind some treasure. They could... divide it among themselves.

"Enough. I have my own plans. The students and the Academy are already at odds. If we do not make some show of resolve, Tang San and the other new students may look down on the Academy."

Mu Zhe would never have stayed by Flender's side the entire time. Absorbing an Immortal Herb took several hours, and he was not foolish enough to wait around. Now, he should go play with Shao Xin instead.

Not to mention that he had set up a barrier, he could sense every single thing within the Inner World.

Inside a shabby single-story building at Shrek Academy, Shrek and several other teachers looked at one another, panic filling their hearts as silence fell.

"It is said that it can distinguish the properties of all spiritual treasures of heaven and earth, command all spiritual treasures, and possesses every ability related to scent. It is extremely compatible with your Martial Soul."

In the end, Shrek looked at Rongrong and the other teachers. "For now, let us follow Mu Zhe's suggestion. In two days, I will lead the students to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt Spirit Rings."

The affection in the beautiful woman's eyes within Mu Zhe's arms gradually turned into an inexplicable longing.

"Hm? Why are you talking to me like that? Do I need to lie?"

After all, Mu Zhe might be strong, but he was not necessarily stronger than Clear Sky Douluo.

Then Mu Zhe looked intensely at Flender. An amused smile flickered across his lips as he tightened his hold on the girl in his arms and vanished from the Inner World.

At this point, how could Mu Zhe not know that there was something strange about his Martial Soul?

"Ah!!"

Shrek spoke calmly. Seeing how composed she was, the others could not help feeling reassured, and their gazes toward her filled with admiration.

He had once gone to the edge as well, but some unseen force had prevented him from crossing even one step beyond it.

"Don't get excited yet. Let's first see how your Martial Soul has changed."

As expected of the Immovable Bright King. Mu Zhe had told him to lead the team to hunt Spirit Rings, and he actually dared to go!

Mu Zhe chuckled and casually beckoned. In the distant valley, to Shao Xin's astonishment, a strange plant abruptly vanished. In the next instant, it appeared in Mu Zhe's hand.

Once she saw the changes in her Martial Soul clearly, Flender's beautiful eyes widened. She cried out in disbelief, then looked at Mu Zhe with nothing but admiration and affection in her eyes.

Although Flender had no idea what had happened to Bao Liuli, she firmly believed that Bao Liuli was not dead. She simply did not know why Bao Liuli had not returned.

But now, it seemed the opportunity for a breakthrough lay right before her.

Although Flender also did not know what had happened to Bao Liuli, she firmly believed that Bao Liuli was not dead. She simply did not know why Bao Liuli had not returned.

Her father had once told her that she was the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's only person in centuries with a chance to break through to a Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, but she had never had the slightest clue how to do so.

As the sky gradually darkened, the light inside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well completely transformed into Ice and Fire Seven Colors.

"My father has always searched for a way to evolve Martial Souls, but he never found even a single clue. If I return and he sees my evolved Martial Soul, he will surely be very happy."

It was perfect. Mu Zhe was also a little tired and needed to rest at the Rose Hotel. Flender's request had come at just the right time.

Hm?

Upon hearing that word, Ning Rongrong's eyes trembled, and faint mist welled up in them. It seemed Mu Zhe loved her deeply too—he had even prepared a home for them.

"Mm... Mu Zhe-gege, I sat too long while refining the Immortal Herb, and my legs are a little weak. Can you take me to the Rose Hotel to rest for a while?"

"This flower cannot be swallowed. You must gently inhale its stamen and slowly draw its essence into your body. Then cultivate your Soul Power and let the medicinal effect gradually spread through your limbs and bones."

Although she had privately revealed Ah Yin's secret technique, Flender did not regret it in the slightest.

"Mm..."

The original Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda had been powerful as well, but it had a fatal flaw—it could not break through rank ninety. But the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda now possessed the potential to reach God-tier.

When Mu Zhe had first told her that the Aromatic Silk Beauty could evolve a Martial Soul, she had believed him, but she had not had much confidence in herself.

Shao Xin glanced at Mu Zhe, but did not resist. Instead, a seductive glimmer flashed in her eyes.

"Why did you stop?"

Suddenly, Mu Zhe no longer felt the slightest guilt over plotting against the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Shrek's face held a trace of panic as well, but she quickly calmed down. "Don't panic. Whether Old Flender is dead is not certain yet."

Did he think what happened with Da Wu and Tang Yuehua counted as forcing them?

Mu Zhe did not say anything. His face still held a gentle smile. A mere Soul Power breakthrough had made her so excited—would she not be even more shocked by the upcoming Martial Soul evolution?

Shrek dared to say this because she had confidence. Not only had she never believed she had provoked Mu Zhe, but Clear Sky Douluo would certainly be watching Tang San during this trip.

After pondering for a moment, Mu Zhe shook his head indifferently. No matter what the truth was, it did not matter. This power would forever belong to him alone.

"Refine and absorb it here. I will stay by your side and protect you."

The teachers sighed softly. In the end, they no longer objected.

Without warning, Mu Zhe looked at the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, a trace of envy flashing through his eyes.

The latter merely had the ability to revive the dead and regrow flesh from bone, while the former was a true supreme treasure for cultivation, enough to defy fate and transform one's life.

First, Shrek had been nearly killed by the Dragon Whisker Needle. Then Bao Liuli's teaching methods had been questioned. After that, Dai Mubai had had his balls blown up, and now Bao Liuli had even gone missing.

Flender happily accepted the Aromatic Silk Beauty from Mu Zhe. The mist in her beautiful eyes grew thicker, and in the end, she could not help lightly kissing Mu Zhe on the cheek.

At this time, she only felt the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda within her body stirring restlessly, waves of yearning emanating from it.

Flender's face was full of worry. She did not know of Clear Sky Douluo's existence, so she was naturally terrified.

"Alright, but I still want to give you a gift. This is a true surprise—something your Ah Yin has always dreamed of."

Flender merely sensed the changes in her body for a moment before crying out in surprise.

Now they already knew Mu Zhe was very strong. Since Bao Liuli had been taken by Mu Zhe, she was most likely... finished.

But never before had the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's longing been so intense. If she had not deliberately suppressed it, her Martial Soul would have manifested on its own.

Without warning, stopping like this made her feel unbearably uncomfortable.

But Bao Liuli was the pillar of Shrek Academy. Aside from her, none of the remaining teachers understood how to teach at all.

Flender had thrown herself into his arms entirely because she had long harbored little thoughts of her own, combined with just a tiny bit of his charm.

Yet suddenly, Mu Zhe's eyes became profound again, as though he were deep in thought. Although he could sense everything here, that did not mean he truly understood this world completely.

Mu Zhe nodded. "This flower is called the Aromatic Silk Beauty, the king of Immortal Herbs. Consuming it allows one to absorb the essence of heaven and earth, the radiance of the sun and moon, and can even completely evolve his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."

After all, if the academy were destroyed, what other academy could Tang San attend?

Suddenly, Flender seemed to realize something. His eyes trembled, and a look of delight appeared on his face.

At that moment, Flender had just finished absorbing the Immortal Herb. He slowly opened his eyes and saw Mu Zhe putting away the White Shadow.

Standing before them were Ma Hongjun and Oscar. The two had just told them about what had happened not long ago.

Flender's eyes widened in surprise. He immediately noticed that his Martial Soul was somewhat different from usual and began counting in delight.

Could Mu Zhe really dare kill him right in front of His Majesty Hao Tian?

When he had first obtained his third Soul Skill, this space had only been as large as Heaven Dou City. But as his strength increased, the White Shadow at its edges had faded somewhat, and the space had grown considerably larger.

In any case, Flender would never be in any danger.

Within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Shao Xin saw Mu Zhe appear and immediately went over to him. A gentle expression rested on his face as he raised a hand and lightly kneaded Mu Zhe's shoulders, easing his exhaustion.

Or was he simply too useless?

Raising a hand to gently stroke the blue hair of the young girl in his arms, Mu Zhe wore a gentle smile as he softly asked, "How do you feel?"

It had come so suddenly. They all felt that Mu Zhe was deliberately targeting them. Otherwise, why did every single matter involve him?