It doesn't matter, I'll make a move

Chapter 33: It Doesn't Matter, I'll Make My Move

This secluded VIP Room was exactly what Long Chen wanted.

The seven members of the Royal Fighting Team all had Silver Soul Badges, but he hadn't participated in any Soul Fighting matches, so he couldn't compete with them.

He would prevent Tang San from threatening Ye Lingling within this confined space.

Manager Ao had mentioned before leaving that the Royal Fighting Team's opponent tonight was the Kuang Team.

All seven members of the Royal Fighting Team were Battle Soul Elder Level, and all had obtained Silver Soul Badges.

This made them unrivaled in the Soul Elder Level Silver Soul category.

Although the Kuang Team was a Soul Elder Level team, they hadn't reached the Silver Soul standard.

Sending them out was out of helplessness, as the Suotuo Great Soul Arena had no Soul Elder Level Silver Soul teams.

Tonight's match officially began.

Long Chen and Dugu Bo stood in the private room, watching the seven members of the Royal Fighting Team slowly walk onto the stage.

It had been over a year since he last saw them, and each of them had become stronger.

Soon, the match officially began.

On the Royal Fighting Team's side, the Shi Mo and Shi Mo brothers stood at the front of the team, initiating their defense.

Yu Tianheng, behind them, seized the opportunity to build up power, then launched a fierce assault.

Dugu Yan, Yu Feng, and Osler also launched frantic attacks on their opponents.

Their cooperation was seamless, and coupled with the suppression from their Soul Skills, they quickly had the members of the Kuang Team fleeing in disarray.

This was a battle without suspense. The Royal Fighting Team easily secured victory, and Ye Lingling didn't even need to make a move.

The match ended, and Dugu Bo smiled with satisfaction.

"Xiao Chen, let's go. We'll wait for them at the entrance."

"Okay."

Long Chen and Dugu Bo left the Soul Arena and waited at the main gate.

A short while later, Qin Ming walked out with the seven members.

They were chatting and laughing, seemingly still immersed in the joy of their easy victory.

Upon seeing Long Chen, they were both surprised and delighted.

Dugu Yan's eyes widened.

"Long Chen, is it really you?"

"Yanyan, do you only have eyes for teammates and not your Grandpa?"

"Grandpa, why are you here too?"

Dugu Yan happily ran over and affectionately hugged Dugu Bo's arm.

"Grandpa, your clothes are so dark, like a ghost, I didn't notice you."

"Heh~ You performed well tonight, Xiao Chen and I both saw it."

"You watched our match from the VIP Room?"

"Correct."

The grandfather and granddaughter chatted happily.

Long Chen greeted Qin Ming and the other teammates.

Qin Ming smiled and said:

"If I'm not mistaken, your spirit power should have already broken through level forty, right?"

"Mm."

Long Chen nodded.

The teammates all looked at him with envy.

Yu Tianheng said:

"Long Chen, you're still amazing, already a Four Ring Battle Soul Ancestor. I'm only level thirty-nine now, it seems I still need to work even harder to catch up to you."

"You'll break through soon, let's all work hard together."

Qin Ming looked at Long Chen, his eyes full of approval.

"Long Chen, you're only fifteen and you've reached level forty, it's truly unimaginable. After you return this time, spend more energy training with everyone. After all, there's only one year left until the Soul Master Competition."

"Okay, I understand."

Yu Feng smiled mischievously and said:

"Alright, we should go now, we need to leave time for Lingling."

"That's right, you two chat, we won't disturb you, haha~"

The group walked forward with laughter and chatter.

Long Chen and Ye Lingling walked at the back.

Seeing Long Chen again after more than a year, Ye Lingling felt very excited.

However, she was not someone who openly expressed her inner emotions. Seeing everyone surrounding Long Chen and talking, she didn't step forward immediately, just stood quietly to the side.

Only after everyone left did she look up and carefully examine Long Chen.

Long Chen was dressed in black, his black long hair gently fluttering in the wind, a hint of an untamed aura emanating from his strands.

His face was even more handsome than before, with sharp, defined features.

His deep eyes were like stars in the night sky, shimmering with wisdom and composure.

His body had clearly become more robust, his waist and abdomen toned, and his movements possessed a calm and unhurried demeanor.

This Long Chen retained the greenness of youth while gaining a touch of maturity and stability. Time had not only left its mark on him but also endowed him with a unique charm.

Ye Lingling quietly watched the Long Chen before her, her heart pounding, as if a little deer was crashing wildly within her chest cavity, making it almost impossible for her to breathe steadily.

Her hands unconsciously clenched the corner of her clothes, her cheeks beginning to flush slightly, like the rising morning glow painting the horizon. The shy beauty was something even she herself hadn't noticed.

Long Chen seemed to notice her unusual behavior.

In the past year, Ye Lingling had also changed quite a bit.

She had grown taller and become even more beautiful.

Yet, she was still as well-behaved and quiet as before, evoking a strong protective desire.

"Lingling, how have you been this past year?"

Ye Lingling nodded gently.

"Brother Chen, I'm very well. And you? Did Dugu Senior trouble you?"

"Don't worry, he didn't trouble me. We've already become like brothers."

"Really? That's truly wonderful."

Ye Lingling was happy for Long Chen.

She had initially worried about Long Chen, but she hadn't expected him to get along so harmoniously with Dugu Bo.

"How are Uncle and Auntie?"

"Mhm, they are all very well. They miss you very much and often mention you. They will definitely be very happy to know you're back."

"I miss you all too. After these few matches, we'll go home together. I happen to have something to give you all."

"Okay."

The two walked and chatted.

When Ye Lingling learned that Long Chen's Soul Power had reached Level Forty-Seven and his Fourth Soul Ring was a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring, she was shocked.

Before leaving with Dugu Bo, Long Chen's Soul Power was only Level Thirty-Nine.

In just over a year, he had improved by eight levels and gained a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring. It was too incredible.

Long Chen told Ye Lingling not to tell their teammates about his Soul Power Level and the Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring for now.

He learned from Ye Lingling that Dugu Yan had reached Level Thirty-Eight, Shi Mo was also Level Thirty-Eight, Shi Mo was Level Thirty-Seven, and Yu Feng and Osler were both Level Thirty-Six.

Ye Lingling herself was Level Thirty-Five.

Long Chen and Dugu Bo were also staying at the hotel where the Royal Fighting Team was lodged.

The next evening, the two once again arrived at the VIP Room of the Main Soul Arena at the Suotuo Great Soul Arena to watch the Royal Fighting Team's match.

The Royal Fighting Team easily secured another victory.

Long Chen knew that they would soon encounter the Shrek Team.

After dinner that day, Long Chen walked towards the Suotuo Great Soul Arena with his team.

Ye Lingling walked alongside him.

He said softly:

"Lingling, I heard from Ao the Manager that you will face a Silver Battle Soul Team of Soul Elder Level tonight. Their Strength should not be underestimated. It's a pity I can't participate. But, it doesn't matter. If necessary, I will make a move."