Deep Roots Clear, Lou Lou Recognizes the Opponent, Martial Soul Evolution

The atmosphere in the Star Dou Forest was heavy and oppressive.

"Old Flender!"

When Qin Ming saw the short, stout man standing opposite him, the caution in his eyes instantly turned into joy.

Zhao Wuji was stunned for a moment, then burst into hearty laughter.

"I was wondering who it was; isn't this Qin Ming, who walked out of our Shrek Academy? What's the matter? Did you bring the geniuses from the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy here to hunt soul beasts?"

Qin Ming also laughed, walking over to greet Zhao Wuji.

After the two exchanged pleasantries and mentioned some past events, the atmosphere eased up quite a bit.

However, Oscar on the side was anxious, pointing at the shadows disappearing into the bushes not far away and shouting, "Old Flender, our Cockscomb Phoenix Snake is about to run away!"

Zhao Wuji waved his hand and said to Qin Ming, "Let's catch up later. I have to help these little guys hunt their soul rings first, so I'll be going ahead!"

Just as the Shrek team was about to leave...

Zhu Zhuqing and Mi Ruoxi both stopped in their tracks. The two turned their heads at the same time and glanced at Lin Chen, who was focused on absorbing his soul ring.

"..."

Both seemed to notice the other's gaze.

The hesitation at the same moment was not exactly a coincidence, unless...

A flash of lightning struck, causing the hearts of both girls to tremble violently.

"..."

"Ruoxi, wait a moment."

After the line of sight of the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy team drifted away, Zhu Zhuqing and Mi Ruoxi deliberately fell behind the group.

After hesitating for a moment...

Zhu Zhuqing suddenly looked at Mi Ruoxi.

At this time, the Shrek team was fully focused on chasing the Cockscomb Phoenix Snake and did not notice the abnormality of the two people behind them.

Zhu Zhuqing's cold, clear eyes stared fixedly at Mi Ruoxi, taking a deep breath.

There was a hint of determination in her eyes, probing, as if she were gambling on something as she spoke in a low voice.

"Ruoxi, are you... also in possession of a Diary?"

As the words fell, Zhu Zhuqing did not experience the divine punishment she had imagined, but rather, nothing happened.

Her heart was filled with joy.

This proved that Mi Ruoxi also possessed a Diary; there was absolutely no mistake.

"Hiss—!"

Mi Ruoxi's body stiffened, her face turning pale.

She had originally thought that revealing the secret of the Diary would bring about terrifying divine punishment like a god's descent, but after waiting for a few seconds, apart from the rustling of the wind blowing through the leaves, it was surprisingly calm.

"Zhuqing... you actually have one too?"

Mi Ruoxi clutched her chest, sitting down on a tree trunk as if she had been drained of all her strength.

"You scared me to death. I didn't expect there to really be someone like me by my side... Now I finally have someone I can talk to..."

Both of them were safe and sound, and they both let out a sigh of relief.

"If it's communication between those who possess the Diary, the rules don't seem to forbid it."

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes flickered.

"That person with the cold, murderous aura earlier, do you have any feelings about him?"

"It should be him..."

Mi Ruoxi bit her lip, a complex light flickering in her eyes.

"Twelve years old, Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, martial soul, fourth soul ring being ten thousand years... Apart from him, there couldn't possibly be a second person in this world. He is the master of the Diary!"

Mi Ruoxi bit her lip firmly; Lin Chen was the master of the Diary.

Of course, this was not just a guess.

"I want to go to Heaven Dou."

Zhu Zhuqing's voice was low, but it carried a sense of resolution.

"I don't want to go back to Shrek anymore. The Diary says I will forgive that scumbag and still be heartbroken to be with him. I'm not willing! I want to control my own fate, and the Diary... is the only variable!"

Mi Ruoxi also nodded heavily.

"Me too. Following Flender and the others is just a waste of time. I'm also going to Heaven Dou City, to the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy!"

The two young girls reached an unprecedented unity at this moment.

Shrek, it's over!

[System Notification: Achievement Unlocked, Zhu Xian Sword obtained special reward: Ghost Shadow Spirit Cat martial soul evolution!]

[System Notification: Achievement Unlocked, Mi Ruoxi obtained special reward: Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda evolution to Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!]

In this instant, the diaries in both of their minds erupted with brilliant light!

The shared connection between diary owners...

It actually allowed their martial souls to evolve!

"My... my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, it evolved!"

Mi Ruoxi wept with excitement.

Zhu Xian Sword's expression was also stirred, and this solidified her and her partner's determination to leave the Shrek Academy!

At this moment, Lin Chen was at the critical juncture of absorbing the ten-thousand-year spirit ring.

That black ring of ten-thousand-year spirit power emitted a bone-chilling murderous aura, and the remnant soul of the Extreme Bone Spirit Leopard was shrieking in Lin Chen's sea of consciousness.

"Roar——!"

The remnant soul's spiritual shock seemed as if it wanted to tear apart this human who dared to covet its power.

"A mere spiritual shock..."

Lin Chen did not panic; instead, he instantly circulated the "Heavenly Scripture First Volume."

That vast, all-encompassing aura instantly descended like a golden giant hand, pinning that ferocious remnant soul firmly in place.

At the same time, the Zhu Xian Sword martial soul in his sea of consciousness vibrated slightly, and a wave of destructive intent swept across.

"Puff——!"

The powerful ten-thousand-year spirit beast's remnant soul couldn't even let out a whimper before it was completely annihilated under the pressure of the Heavenly Scripture and the Zhu Xian Sword!

Lin Chen's absorption process was even smoother than a normal person absorbing a thousand-year spirit ring.

Time passed in the blink of an eye, and when the last strand of black energy poured into his body...

Lin Chen slowly opened his eyes. A faint black light flashed across his pupils as he stepped into the Spirit Sect realm.

Moreover, his spirit power had broken through to level forty-three in one go!

"Success."

Lin Chen said with a calm expression.

At this time, the sky had already darkened, and a chilling coldness permeated the forest.

And just at this moment, noisy voices came from afar once again.

Tang San and Dai Mubai's group had actually returned, though they looked a bit disheveled, and following behind them were two old women—it was indeed the Cockscomb Phoenix Snake and Meng Yiran.

"Why is it these guys again..."

Lin Chen frowned.

He didn't want to get involved with Tang San's group, so he stood up and returned to the side of Qin Ming and the others.

"Hmph! You dared to snatch the Cockscomb Phoenix Snake right under my nose, you have some nerve!"

Cockscomb Phoenix Snake was furious. Even though she was wary of Zhao Wuji, she still spoke to the group with a menacing aura at this moment.

"These guys, they really bring trouble wherever they go."

Lin Chen said to Qin Ming: "Teacher Qin, the spirit ring is complete, let's go."

"Okay."

Qin Ming nodded; he also felt that the atmosphere was wrong.

Cockscomb Phoenix Snake's identity was not simple. Even if he wanted to protect Zhao Wuji, he also had to consider the safety of these children.

After all, he was the lead teacher.

However, just as the team prepared to turn around and leave, a piercing screech suddenly came from the sky!

"Roar——!!!"

A figure wrapped in brilliant red light descended from the sky. The terrifying Title Douluo pressure swept across the entire field like a landslide or tsunami, and the primary target of this pressure was Lin Chen.

"Hmph, come back with me."

The person who arrived was none other than Ling Yuan the Title Douluo.

Her slender hand claws stirred up rolling red waves, reaching directly for Lin Chen's shoulder.

"So fast..."

Lin Chen's pupils constricted, and the Zhu Xian Sword was released instantly.

However, a figure in ink-green robes suddenly appeared. Dugu Bo stood in front, he...

Was also the third Title Douluo to sense the disturbance.