Good News: I Broke Through to Soul Grandmaster; Bad News: Xuan Zi Is Leading the Team

Mu En watched as Ye Chen's control over the Power of Light gradually deepened, a kind smile appearing on his face.

Before long.

The golden light in Ye Chen's hand shone with blinding brilliance, like the sun in the sky, giving off a comforting feeling.

Seeing that Ye Chen had gained his own initial understanding of the Power of Light, Mu En waved his hand, and a great door appeared behind him.

"Little Chen, this door leads to the deepest level of the Golden Ancient Tree. Go inside later and comprehend the light of your Martial Soul."

Mu En stroked his pale beard and looked at Ye Chen with satisfaction.

Hearing Mu En's words, Ye Chen felt somewhat excited. The Golden Ancient Tree could be said to be the core of the Douluo Continent.

After Tang San became a god, he moved the Golden Ancient Tree to Shrek Academy. This was also one of the reasons Shrek Academy had stood proudly above the continent for so long.

Ye Chen walked into the passage beyond the door. The moment he entered, dense yet gentle golden light enveloped him, and the light elements were visible to the naked eye.

Golden light shrouded Ye Chen as warm, rich Light Aura nourished his body, greatly accelerating the circulation of Soul Power within him.

Feeling the changes in his body, Ye Chen realized he had still underestimated the effects of the Golden Ancient Tree on him. The Golden Ancient Tree's light attribute was simply an incredibly perfect match for the light attribute of Ye Chen's Aurora Sword Martial Soul.

After walking all the way inside, Ye Chen found a tree trunk and sat cross-legged atop it, closing his eyes tightly as he sensed the surrounding Light Aura, dense to the extreme.

Cultivating in a space filled with Light Aura, Ye Chen's Soul Power improved at an astonishing speed. It could truly be described as advancing by leaps and bounds each day.

After a long, unknown amount of time had passed, Ye Chen slowly opened his eyes.

His golden eyes were clear and bright, while his entire body emitted a faint golden glow. At a glance, he seemed like the incarnation of light itself.

"Little Chen, your deep meditation lasted thirty-three days and three hours this time. You must be starving after waking up. Eat something first."

Mu En had guarded Ye Chen for over a month. Whenever he saw the Light Aura in Ye Chen's Soul Power, a smile would unconsciously appear on his wrinkled face.

Upon seeing Ye Chen awaken, Mu En had already prepared food for him, afraid that his disciple might starve.

"Thank you, Mu En."

Ye Chen accepted the food Mu En handed him and wolfed it down.

"How were the gains from this meditation?"

After watching Ye Chen finish eating, Mu En smiled and asked about his gains.

"Mu En, I gained a great deal this time. Not only did I find my own path, but this deep meditation also made my Light Soul Power more refined. At the same time, my Soul Power has advanced significantly."

With that, Ye Chen told Mu En about his gains from this experience.

First, Ye Chen had found his own path: I Am the Emperor!

A true emperor was not one who clung to the heart of a solitary ruler, but one who stood in the light and held the authority of the heavenly way!

Second, Ye Chen's Light Soul Power had grown increasingly profound. He estimated that the intensity of his Soul Power was no weaker than that of an ordinary Soul Ancestor.

One had to know that Ye Chen was still only a Soul Master. One could only imagine how terrifying the strength of his Soul Power was.

Finally, there was the advancement of his Soul Power. After one month of deep meditation, his Soul Power Level had risen from fourteen to sixteen, increasing by two levels. It was an immense improvement.

A genius Soul Master needed at least two or three months to increase by one level, yet Ye Chen had gained two levels in just over a month. His gains were enormous, saving him half a year of meditation and cultivation.

After hearing Ye Chen's words, Mu En immediately burst into laughter, clearly delighted by Ye Chen's gains as well.

Afterward, Ye Chen stayed and chatted with Mu En about his cultivation and amusing things that happened in daily life.

After chatting for several hours, Ye Chen finally left Sea God Pavilion and returned to his residence.

The moment he returned, he discovered that Ma Xiaotao was still there, leaving him completely bewildered.

It's been over a month. Why is Sister Xiaotao still here?

Ye Chen thought to himself.

When she heard the door open, Ma Xiaotao immediately looked in Ye Chen's direction. Upon seeing that it was him, a brilliant smile bloomed across her face.

She quickly ran over and pulled Ye Chen's entire body into her embrace.

"Little Chen, I missed you so much! You little brat, after sleeping with your sister, how could you disappear for over a month?"

"I even went to ask my teacher about it. Why didn't you tell your sister in advance where you were going, you little brat?"

Ma Xiaotao complained resentfully to Ye Chen about her suffering over the past month. Having to endure loneliness every day and being unable to hug Ye Chen had been far too painful for her.

"Today, you have to make it up to your sister properly."

After saying that, Ma Xiaotao picked Ye Chen up and tossed him straight into the bathroom.

"Little Chen, hurry up and finish washing. Your sister will give you a big reward later."

Afterward, Ma Xiaotao took a red nightgown and those eye-catching black stockings from the wardrobe.

"Hehe, let's see if I can't charm Little Chen to death today."

In the blink of an eye, time passed quickly.

One year later.

On Sea God Lake, a delicate young boy was diligently meditating and cultivating.

"This young master did it!"

The one who said this was Ye Chen. A year had passed, and Ye Chen's Soul Power Level had reached level twenty, making him a Soul Grandmaster.

He had increased by four levels in a year, averaging one level every three months. Such a rate of improvement was already remarkably fast.

After breaking through to Soul Grandmaster, Ye Chen eagerly came to Mu En's side to share the good news with him.

"Mu En, I've broken through to level twenty."

Mu En smiled, feeling proud of Ye Chen's achievement as well.

A seven-year-old Soul Grandmaster, advancing from Soul Master to Soul Grandmaster in one year—such an achievement could be called unprecedented!

Ye Chen then asked Mu En when he would go obtain his second Soul Ring.

Seeing the urgent look on Ye Chen's face, Mu En said, "Little Chen, we can go whenever you want. Oh, and Xuan Zi has been pestering me every day, saying that he wants to help you obtain your Soul Ring. Let him accompany you for your second Soul Ring."

Ye Chen would have been fine if he had not heard it, but the moment he did, he was dumbfounded.

"Wait, who? Xuan Zi?!"

Ye Chen was nearly stunned senseless. He had serious doubts about whether Xuan Zi could protect him properly.

"Mu En, how about letting Senior Brother accompany me instead? Xuan Zi is getting old, so it might not be very convenient for him."

The moment Ye Chen finished speaking, Xuan Zi's voice emerged from nowhere.

"Little Chen, are you looking down on this old man? Don't worry. Leave the matter of your second Soul Ring to me. I'll definitely help you obtain an exceptional second Soul Ring."