Unifying the Continent While We're At It, Any Problem With That? | Matching You with a Well-Matched Opponent!

Clear Sky and Bright Air, Gentle Breeze and Pleasant Weather.

The young girl's expression, however, was far from pleasant.

"What? Is Little Kitten angry after seeing her ex-fiancé surrounded by women?"

Bai Lu smiled teasingly.

"No."

Zhu Zhuqing shook her head slightly and said inwardly:

"I just remembered how I used to be swept along by my family's fate. It feels a little sad, that's all."

"There's nothing sad about it. If you truly dislike it, then work hard, grow stronger, and change it!"

Bai Lu said seriously, "As Long as You Are Strong Enough, you can freely remake the entire world into the way you like it!"

"Freely..."

A trace of longing flashed through Zhu Zhuqing's eyes. "Then how far do I need to go?"

"This road is long. There may be no end to it, but we can set a small goal first."

Bai Lu paused and clenched his fist.

"For example, absorb a few Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings first."

"A few? That's a small goal?"

The young girl froze for a moment and gave Bai Lu a strange look.

He asked in return, "Would that be a problem for you?"

"Apparently not..."

The young girl thought about it seriously. It really did not seem impossible.

At the latest, once she became a Title Douluo, would she, with a body full of "backbone," really be unable to kill a few Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts?

Besides, wasn't there still a lively Rabbit Spirit at Shrek Academy?

If she found the chance, she could simply grab it and keep it by her side.

"Exactly!"

Bai Lu gave the young girl an approving look and said leisurely:

"If that isn't a problem for you, then taking over the Star Luo Empire and becoming an Empress in the future—would that be a problem?

The young girl shook her head. "Apparently not."

"Then once you've become an Empress, would it be a problem to conquer that 'sanctimonious' Heaven Dou Empire as well?"

The young girl shook her head. "Apparently not."

"Once you've gone that far, would it be a problem to conquer that 'evil' Spirit Hall too, and unify the continent while you're at it?"

"Apparently no... huh?!"

Zhu Zhuqing stopped halfway through her answer, and her gaze instantly cleared.

Wait, how had this suddenly turned into unifying the continent?

That goal did not seem any easier than becoming a God, did it?

Her little face tightened as she could not help asking:

"Are you serious?"

"The higher your heart reaches, the higher the sky becomes."

Bai Lu looked utterly certain. "Just keep flying forward. I'll support you 'unconditionally'!"

"Alright!"

Zhu Zhuqing nodded solemnly.

"Now, continue resting. In three days at the latest, head north to Heaven Dou and seek new opportunities. Understand?"

Bai Lu remembered that in the Original Work, the Shrek Group had undergone a full three months of Devil Training after hunting souls before heading to Heaven Dou.

There was still plenty of time.

"Understood!"

Zhu Zhuqing nodded slightly. After a simple breakfast, she entered a Tailor Shop.

To avoid having her clothes blown apart by the Eight Spider Lances again in the future, she had to custom-order some new outfits.

After paying the deposit, she put on a mask and headed straight for Suotuo City's Great Soul Arena.

She had already killed enough Soul Beasts.

Now, she wanted to spar with other Soul Masters.

To test her own strength and further hone her combat skills through real battle.

Though it was still early, the Great Soul Arena was already bustling with voices.

"Hello, Lord Soul Master. How may I help you?"

A Staff member approached her.

"Registration. Sign-up."

Zhu Zhuqing was brief and direct.

"Certainly. Please fill out your personal information."

The Staff member handed her a simple Login Form.

"Mm."

Zhu Zhuqing was about to fill it out honestly when she heard Bai Lu say:

"When you're out in the world, your identity is whatever you make it. Little Kitten, you don't need to be so honest."

"Whatever I make it?"

The young girl was stunned for two seconds. Beneath her mask, the corner of her mouth lifted slightly as she raised her hand and wrote—

[Name: Xiao Yue, Age: 18, Place of Birth: Spirit City, Martial Soul: Nether Panther]

Girls naturally matured early, and after absorbing Soul Rings and Soul Bones, her body had already fully developed.

With her immature face hidden beneath the mask, it was almost impossible to tell her true age.

Moreover, the Nether Panther and Hell Spirit Cat looked extremely similar after possession, so ordinary people would not be able to tell the difference.

Even so, after testing her Soul Power, the Staff member still revealed a surprised expression.

"My lady, you're already Level 39 at such a young age?!"

"Is there a problem?"

Zhu Zhuqing gave him a cold glance.

"N-No, no... I simply think that you are exceptionally talented, my lady."

The Staff member clicked his tongue inwardly.

Level 39 at eighteen. Even if she only gained one level per year afterward, she would still qualify as a core member of most academy teams participating in the youth Soul Master Tournament, wouldn't she?

He steadied himself and said, "May I ask whether you wish to register for Boyi (sparring), a Life and Death Arena, or a Gambling Arena?"

"Boyi first."

"Please wait a moment. We will match you with a Well-matched opponent right away."

"Mm."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded gently, walked to a shadowed corner, sat down, closed her eyes to rest, and began cultivating.

The moment she activated the White Tiger Slaughter Secret, her spiritual body instantly manifested within the Slaughter Space.

As far as the eye could see, there were Dead Souls everywhere.

All the Dead Souls were roughly equal in level, but their colors ranged from gray and white to yellow and purple.

Soul quality was jointly determined by cultivation, race (Martial Soul) grade, and Spiritual Power. The higher the quality, the stronger the Dead Soul produced from it.

Furthermore, through slaughter, devouring one another, and the nourishment of the Slaughter Space, Dead Souls also had a chance to transform.

"Come."

Zhu Zhuqing ignored the purple-glowing Great Strength Vajra Bear, Vajra Tiger, and Gale Wind Wolf King, instead beckoning toward the Hell Wolf Pack.

"Awoo~"

The wolf pack charged forward as one and began a fierce battle with the young girl.

Amid the intense fighting, the young girl's Spiritual Power began to rise slowly.

At the same time,

Flanders and Yu Xiaogang led the Shrek Group toward the Great Soul Arena.

"Starting tomorrow, I will put you through Devil Training."

Yu Xiaogang kept a stern face as he said:

"To ensure that you can fully experience the changes it brings, you may freely participate in Soul Duels today and gain a deeper understanding of your own strength."

"Yes, Teacher!"

Tang San responded first with a face full of seriousness, while the others appeared somewhat distracted.

At the back of the group, Ma Hongjun wiggled his brows and said:

"Dai Boss, why do you seem so distracted? Are you still reliving last night's intense battle?"

"Reliving it? Relive my ass!"

Dai Mubai snapped back.

Every time he closed his eyes now, all he saw was Zhu Zhuqing's gaze from that morning, as though she were looking at garbage.

It was making him miserable. Relive it?

"No?"

Ma Hongjun paused, then gave a lecherous grin.

"Dai Boss, don't tell me you were in poor condition and got drained dry by the Twins? You won't have weak legs during the Soul Duel later, will you?"

"Weak legs? Impossible!"

Dai Mubai forced a smile and put on a bold front.

"Today, I'll show you what a True Soul Duel Man is!"

A few minutes later, the Staff member's voice sounded:

"Soul Master Xiao Yue, please proceed to Soul Duel Arena Number One and wait for your match."

Zhu Zhuqing opened her eyes, which brimmed with Killing Intent. She quickly reined it in and headed toward the Battle Soul Arena.

"Such dense Killing Intent... was I mistaken?"

Tang San turned to look, but all he saw was a familiar, alluring back.

"Brother! What are you looking at?"

Xiao Wu suddenly leaned in.

"Nothing. I might have seen wrong."

Tang San shook his head slightly.

"The Staff said they matched you with a suitable opponent. Hurry up and go Soul Duel!"

Xiao Wu reached out, grabbed Tang San, and pulled him toward the Battle Soul Arena.

"Mm, alright!"

Looking at Xiao Wu's back, Tang San could not help smiling indulgently.

Soul Duel Arena Number One

"Welcome to the Great Soul Arena. The two contestants coming up next are quite special."

The Host's voice resounded throughout the Entire Field as he introduced them to the Audience:

"One has just registered and is competing for the first time, while the other has a record of victories but has only just broken through to Soul Elder.

What kind of sparks will fly between them? Let us wait and see!"

A newly advanced Soul Elder?

On one side of the Soul Arena Stage, a trace of speechlessness flashed through Zhu Zhuqing's cool and detached eyes—

After taking so long to match me, this is the Well-matched opponent you found for me?

On the other side,

"Brother! Go for it!"

Xiao Wu waved her fist excitedly.

"The opponent is only a Soul Duel Newcomer. You'll definitely crush him!"

"Mm, leave it to me."

Tang San smiled confidently.

This hunt for souls had taken nearly ten full days, but fortunately, he had successfully broken through to Soul Elder.

Though he did not say it aloud, he had his own pride—

Even without using Hidden Weapons, Dai Mubai might not be his opponent now!

A mere Soul Duel Newcomer was as good as beaten!