Deep within the Sunset Forest, the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
Ji Juechen sat cross-legged beside the spring, with the Judgment Sword lying across his lap. His eyes were closed, and his sword intent fluctuated. When it was strong, it was like a storm sweeping across the water, and the sword energy condensed into a visible vortex above the spring. When it was weak, it was like a gentle breeze, lightly brushing across the water and creating fine ripples.
At this moment, Dugu Bo returned from Heaven Dou City and landed by the spring. He looked at Ji Juechen's appearance and felt both helpless and amused.
This guy has only been at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well for less than a month, yet the entire Heaven Dou City already knows of his existence. Now, who in the Soul Master World doesn't know that there is a Titled Douluo named " Sword Obsessive " who has sparred with Chen Xin, the Sword Douluo Chen Xin of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School, three times in a month, and each time the outcome was evenly matched?
"What a prodigy," Dugu Bo murmured in admiration.
He could clearly sense that Ji Juechen was much stronger than when he first arrived. His talent for becoming stronger with each battle and constantly breaking through in combat made even an old man like him, who had lived for nearly a hundred years, feel inferior.
After a long while, the sky gradually darkened.
Ji Juechen slowly opened his eyes, his sword intent receding. He looked at Dugu Bo and nodded slightly. "Mr. Dugu."
"Awake?" Dugu Bo sat down beside him. "Perfect timing. I have something to tell you. I'll be leaving the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well for a while tomorrow, so... don't go challenging Chen Xin these next few days."
Ji Juechen frowned. "Where is Mr. Dugu going?"
"Didn't the Pavilion Master intend to build two academies?" Dugu Bo explained, "The procedures for the advanced Soul Master Academy in Heaven Dou City have been completed, but I need to personally go to Suotuo City to build the primary and Intermediate Academy. This trip will probably take a long time."
Upon hearing this, Ji Juechen nodded. "I understand. Leave the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well to me."
"Oh, right," Dugu Bo suddenly remembered something, a sly glint in his eyes, "After the academy is built, would you like to be an Academy Committee Member? Teach those kids swordsmanship."
Ji Juechen was silent for a moment, then shook his head. "I may... not be suited to teaching."
"Don't worry, I won't force you," Dugu Bo said with a smile. "Do as you please. If you see someone you like or who has talent, give them a word or two of advice. If you don't like them, just ignore them. How about that?"
Seeing the expectant look in Dugu Bo's eyes, Ji Juechen finally nodded. "Okay."
Seeing that he agreed, Dugu Bo breathed a sigh of relief.
He had been busy with the academy's affairs for several months. As a retainer of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, handling procedures, selecting a site, and building academy facilities were not difficult; the real challenge was the availability of qualified teachers.
After half a month of effort, he managed to recruit seven Spirit King and one Spirit Emperor. But for a high-level Soul Master Academy, this was far from enough. And Ji Juechen's reputation was now well-known, so they could use his name to attract more Spirit Master to join.
An academy with two Titled Douluo at its helm is bound to be incredibly attractive to Spirit Master.
Having dealt with Ji Juechen, Dugu Bo left the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well in the early hours of the next day, transforming into a streak of green light and flying towards Suotuo City.
Fate Defying Valley.
Luo Can has been in seclusion for five days now.
Inside the Stone Chamber, a divine dragon, its body entirely pure gold and its scales shimmering, coiled within. Its slender body occupied most of the space, and each dragon scale was like a perfect work of art, its surface adorned with faint flame patterns. These patterns converged towards its chest, forming a massive platinum-gold crystal scale that radiated a terrifyingly high temperature that sent chills down one's spine.
But the next second, the white-gold crystal scale turned into emerald gold, and rich life energy instantly spread out, making the entire Stone Chamber full of life.
At the same time, an invisible force of rules enveloped the entire Stone Chamber, causing the space to tremble slightly. The surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth seemed to be controlled by an invisible will, moving at will and as easily as using one's own arms. The Ashen Destruction Power contained the ultimate rules of Destruction, capable of burning mountains and boiling seas with a single thought; the Fate-Defying Power carried the origin of destiny, capable of slightly altering the course of battle and reversing crises.
As the dragon slowly opened its eyes, the golden dragon rapidly shrank, quickly transforming back into Luo Can's appearance.
He concealed all his aura, transforming himself into an ordinary person. There were no Soul Power Wave, no outward display of pressure, and even his presence became faint. If one did not look closely, one might even overlook his existence.
" The Limit Douluo's realm has completely stabilized; it's time for him to emerge from seclusion."
Luo Can got up and pushed open the door of the Stone Chamber. Sunlight shone on his face, illuminating his calm, dark eyes.
Outside the door, Qian Renxue and Ju Zi had been waiting for a long time. When they saw Luo Can come out, the two of them immediately went to greet him.
"My lord, you've finally emerged from seclusion! Congratulations on your successful breakthrough!" Qian Renxue excitedly grabbed his arm to congratulate him.
"Mm," Luo Can nodded with a smile.
Ju Zi circled around him, her eyes filled with amazement. " Limit Douluo... A-Can, with your current strength, I'm afraid no one in the entire Douluo Continent can rival you anymore."
"Of course," Luo Can said confidently, without the slightest blush, "I'd say I'm barely the strongest on the continent."
"I really want to see for myself just how amazing my husband is now," Qian Renxue said with a smile.
" Valley Master!"
Just then, Du Bisou's voice came from afar, and the next moment, his figure appeared in front of Luo Can, his eyes burning with fierce fighting spirit.
"Now that you've broken through to the Limit Douluo, let's spar again! I want to see just how big the gap is between us."
"Okay," Luo Can readily agreed.
The group arrived together at a desolate mountain deep within the Fate Defying Valley. The terrain here was open, so even if they fought fiercely, nothing in the valley would be damaged.
Luo Can stood on a large rock, while Du Bisou stood several dozen meters away opposite him.
"Come on! Let me see just how strong you really are after your breakthrough!"
Du Bisou shouted, releasing his aura without reservation. The overwhelming pressure of Level 99 Limit Douluo made the entire world pale in comparison.
Luo Can nodded, but did not summon his martial soul or release his Spirit Ring. He simply flashed and appeared in front of Du Bisou, throwing a calm punch.
This punch was made without any fancy movements, nor did it emit any Soul Power Wave.
But Du Bisou's expression changed drastically in an instant!
He felt an extremely terrifying sense of oppression coming from all directions, as if the entire world was rejecting him.
"Drink!"
Du Bisou roared, his soul power erupting as his Gold-Grade Body Martial Soul underwent its Second Awakening. Emerald green patterns appeared on his skin, his muscles bulged, and he instantly transformed into a small giant. Simultaneously, his Seventh Spirit Ring lit up—
Martial Soul Avatar!
His body swelled again, transforming into a ten-meter-tall Hulk. The giant was entirely green, covered with green and gold patterns, radiating a terrifying pressure. He raised his enormous fist and met Luo Can's "ordinary" punch with all his might!
"Bang!"
The two fists collided, but there was no earth-shattering sound, nor did any dust fly up.
Only Du Bisou transformed into a golden streak of light, flying backward at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye, tracing a long arc in the air, and then—
"Thump!"
It crashed violently into the Fate-Defying Lake, hundreds of miles away, splashing up a huge spray of water.
Luo Can remained standing in the same spot, maintaining his punching stance.
Qian Renxue and Ju Zi, who were in the distance, were stunned by what they saw.
The two looked at each other, their eyes filled with confusion.
A Limit Douluo had awakened his Second Awakening and Martial Soul Avatar was actually sent flying with a single punch?
Not long after, the drenched Du Bisou flew back from the lake and landed in front of Luo Can, his face full of disbelief.
He looked at Luo Can, his voice trembling slightly. "You... you haven't even awakened your Martial Soul yet?"
Luo Can looked at him calmly and said indifferently:
"It's open, you just can't see it."