Zhang Lexuan: I won't be able to sleep until I see you enter the sect with my own eyes.

If she were standing from the perspective of the eldest senior sister of Shrek Academy's inner court, she would have to bring Su Chen back to the academy no matter what.

An eight-year-old Soul Elder! Starting off with a ten-thousand-year soul ring!

This was no longer something that could be described by the word "genius"; this was a peerless monster who had shattered the historical records of the Douluo Continent!

As long as Su Chen joined Shrek, in time, he would surely become a Limit Douluo capable of suppressing an entire era, or perhaps even... touch that legendary realm of the gods!

For the glory and future of the academy, she should have been willing to pay any price.

However... setting aside the halo of the eldest senior sister, she was first and foremost Su Chen's sister.

At the mere thought of the tragedy from her previous life that had caused her such heart-wrenching pain, Zhang Lexuan's heart could not help but twitch.

Those blood-soaked scenes remained a nightmare she could not shake off to this day.

Even if she had luckily avoided that catastrophe in this life, what kind of place was Shrek? It was the center where the winds and clouds of the continent gathered, a vortex of countless crises and challenges!

As long as one was caught in the game, accidents could happen at any time.

She could not afford to gamble, and she could not afford to lose.

Compared to those ethereal glories and peaks, she hoped more that Su Chen could be an ordinary person.

Even if he lacked earth-shattering cultivation, even if he lacked a status admired by thousands.

As long as he could live his life safely and happily, what did it matter if they went to hide away in some obscure little place?

Looking at Su Chen's profile, the struggle in Zhang Lexuan's eyes gradually melted into a tenderness like water.

"Little Chen, in this life, sister doesn't ask for you to rule the world, I only ask that you... remain safe and sound year after year."

As long as you can live on with a smile, that is the greatest happiness of my life.

"I plan to go to the Body Sect."

Su Chen set down the teacup in his hand, his tone calm.

Rather than going to Shrek Academy to be a "good little baby" bound by all sorts of rules and regulations, it would be better to go to the Body Sect and be a lawless "little tyrant."

With his talent, coupled with the uniqueness of King Crimson, going to the Body Sect would absolutely guarantee him "Young Sect Master" level treatment!

He could consume the entire sect's resources as he pleased, and he would have a level 98 Super Douluo, Du Busi, as his personal bodyguard—wasn't that better than suffering through missions at Shrek?

It was simply a perfect start!

"The Body Sect?"

Zhang Lexuan's willow-leaf brows furrowed slightly, and a trace of hesitation flashed in her eyes.

As the eldest senior sister of Shrek's inner court, she was no stranger to the Body Sect.

Although that sect was powerful, notoriously protective of its own, and peerless in the development of combat techniques—to the point that even Shrek had to avoid its edge—the problem was... the Body Sect only accepted those who possessed a Body Martial Soul!

"Little Chen, although your Pluto Sword is powerful, it is a tool martial soul after all. Those old stubborn fools in the Body Sect, I'm afraid..."

"Sister, actually, I haven't finished speaking."

Su Chen smiled slightly, interrupting Zhang Lexuan's worries.

"Who said I only have one martial soul?"

"I won't pretend anymore, I'll lay my cards on the table: I am actually a twin martial soul user."

Before the words had even faded, a strange and overbearing dark red aura suddenly erupted!

Behind Su Chen, a blurry humanoid phantom slowly emerged.

It had a cold expression, its eyes seeming to contain an abyss of time, and its entire body radiated a heart-stopping pressure.

King Crimson!

At this moment, Zhang Lexuan's pupils shrank violently.

Her intuition as a top-tier powerhouse told her that this martial soul... was dangerous!

It was even a dimension higher than Su Chen's Pluto Sword, which was already terrifying enough!

That feeling was like being stared at by some indescribable ancient existence; even her soul was trembling.

"This is... a Body Martial Soul?!"

Zhang Lexuan covered her small mouth in shock.

A Body Martial Soul of such high quality was simply unheard of!

"That's right, this is my second martial soul."

Su Chen retracted his martial soul, and his aura instantly returned to calm, as if everything just now had been an illusion.

In this world, excessive low-key behavior was mediocrity.

Only by properly flexing one's muscles could one gain more say.

After a long while, Zhang Lexuan finally recovered from her shock.

Looking at the confident, spirited youth before her, her eyes were filled with relief and tenderness.

The little boy who used to run around behind her has truly grown up.

"Since that's the case, then big sister can rest easy."

Zhang Lexuan extended her slender fingers and gently ruffled Su Chen's hair, her tone so gentle it could melt hearts.

"Although the Body Sect acts eccentrically, they are extremely protective of their own. With that senior Du Busi looking after you, it is indeed much safer than staying at Shrek Academy."

"Go on, no matter what decision you make, big sister will support you."

Afterward, the two of them spent a few more days sightseeing in Tiantou City, with Zhang Lexuan staying by Su Chen's side almost every moment.

Whenever there was something delicious to eat or fun to do, she was the first to take Su Chen there.

This usually decisive and formidable Shrek head senior sister was now acting like a worried mother, terrified that her "runaway" younger brother might suffer out in the world.

Once rested, Su Chen embarked on his journey to the Body Sect.

Although it was his first time going, the simulator had already etched the route into Su Chen's mind.

Su Chen moved with ease, as confident as if he were returning to his own backyard.

The only minor hiccup was—Zhang Lexuan had followed him.

She claimed, "If I don't see you enter the mountain gate with my own eyes, I won't be able to sleep."

To this, you could only shrug helplessly and silently acquiesce.

After all, you knew the personality of this Zhang Lexuan too well.

If Su Chen dared to refuse, she would definitely activate "stealth mode" and tail him from the shadows the entire way.

Rather than having Zhang Lexuan watching from the dark, it was better to travel together openly; plus, having a beautiful woman along would help pass the time.

Half a day later.

As the terrain gradually became treacherous, the air grew thin.

You arrived before a cloud-shrouded chasm and precipice.

"I truly never expected the mountain gate of the Body Sect to be built here."

Zhang Lexuan stood at the edge of the cliff, a trace of surprise flashing in her beautiful eyes.

Following her gaze, one could see that deep within the steep chasm, several ancient and rugged buildings were built into the mountain, appearing and disappearing in the mist.

There was none of the golden, magnificent grandeur of Shrek Academy, nor the technological sophistication of the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy.

The Body Sect's mountain gate was like an unpolished stone, filled with a primitive and wild aura.

"It does look a bit simple."

Su Chen smiled faintly, though he didn't mind it in his heart.

Possessors of a Body Martial Soul were rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns, and the Body Sect focused on developing the treasures of the human body, pursuing the path of becoming a saint through the flesh.

This environment of returning to simplicity was exactly what suited those lunatics who only cultivated themselves and relied on no external objects.

Although the sect was hidden, its defenses were tight.

Elite disciples took turns standing guard almost every day. Although the Body Sect had few members, they were united and protective; that cohesion was famous throughout the entire continent.

Seeing you and Zhang Lexuan, two strangers with extraordinary auras, approaching, the disciple on duty immediately stepped forward with vigilance.

"Halt! This is restricted territory of the Body Sect; no idlers allowed!"

You smiled slightly, skipping the small talk, and said calmly:

"Hello, I am here to join the Body Sect."

Before the words even faded, you moved your mind.

Hum—!

The air seemed to solidify in an instant.

A dark red phantom suddenly manifested behind you! That phantom had a majestic face, and its entire body radiated a suffocating temporal fluctuation, like a god looking down upon all living beings.

King Crimson, appear!

"Th-this is..."

The serious face of the guard disciple froze instantly, his eyes nearly popping out of their sockets.

He stared fixedly at the King Crimson behind you, his voice trembling:

"A humanoid martial soul?! It's actually a full-body Body Martial Soul?!"

You must know, in the Body Sect, the vast majority of people only awaken a part of their body (arms, eyes, skin, etc.).

The only person in the entire sect currently capable of awakening their "entire body" as a martial soul was the Sect Master, Du Busi!

Possessing such a martial soul meant that as long as he didn't die young, he would at least be a level 98 Super Douluo, or even a Limit Douluo in the future!

"We've struck gold! We've found a treasure this time!"

The disciple's attitude did a complete one-hundred-and-eighty-degree turn, the smile on his face blooming as bright as a chrysanthemum.

"Oh my! So you're one of our own! My apologies, my deepest apologies!"

He hurriedly stepped aside to lead the way, his enthusiasm so intense he looked ready to carry you on his back.

"This little brother... oh no, this senior brother! Please, right this way! I'll take you to see Elder Jin immediately!"

Introducing a peerless genius like this to the Body Sect would be an achievement of monumental proportions!

He wouldn't have to worry about his cultivation resources for the rest of his life!

Watching the King Crimson floating behind you, a thought surfaced in this disciple's mind—an absurd yet fitting line:

"Report—!! A young man has arrived at the Body Sect, and his martial soul is actually flying in the sky!!"