Mu Chen's Invitation

Xie Xie sat dazedly on the ground. He knew he certainly was not Yun Chen's match, but he never expected that he could not even withstand the energy fluctuation erupted from the other's Bloodline Power.

Considering himself a genius as well, Xie Xie's face was truly unable to hold much composure at the moment. Yet the others were in no mood to laugh at him, for if they were to go up, they might not necessarily withstand the impact when Yun Chen's Bloodline Power erupted during that moment.

Yun Chen remembered that in his past life when he read the novels of Douluo Continent, there were many analytical texts discussing the various soul master systems. Especially in Douluo I, statements like Control System restrains Agility Attack System, and Control System restrains Power Attack System frequently appeared. It was as if Control System soul masters were invincible existences—undefeated at the same tier, and bullying opponents of higher tiers like drinking water.

Even at the level of gods, people still fawned over the Sea God's first-in-the-realm control in the God Realm.

Yun Chen did not deny the importance of control. Whether in games or in fantasy novels, many control-type skills indeed possessed extraordinary importance. Yet he did not believe that a so-called Control System deserved to be elevated to such a degree.

Power attack was the limit he was willing to pursue. No matter how strong your control ability was, as long as a single strike broke your control and resolved both you and your person together, that was the path of cultivation Yun Chen pursued. Moreover, he possessed soul skills that nullified control, so he genuinely did not fear the Control System very much.

As for the Agility Attack System—a faction that had never become the version's answer in any version—it was actually regarded with greater importance by Yun Chen. Although in the era of Douluo III, the Agility Attack System had fallen to an extremely awkward state due to the existence of mechas and battle armors, especially since the domain skills unique to battle armors of three words or higher could specifically restrain Agility Attack System soul masters.

Yet soul masters of this faction were never meant to be the main force of the frontline battlefield; they should linger on the edges of the battlefield, waiting for an opportunity to act and seek the chance of a one-hit kill. But this fellow Xie Xie had only learned the superficial aspects. He was indeed looking for opportunities, but without any probing or guidance at all, attempting to achieve results by relying solely on his own speed. That was truly looking down on Yun Chen somewhat.

However, Yun Chen knew very well that this was not entirely Xie Xie's fault. The development of Douluo Continent—whether technology, humanity, or even soul masters—had aspects that defied common sense. For instance, within the soul master system, the so-called term "team" frequently appeared.

Just like those Shrek Seven Devils, even after tens of thousands of years, they remained the so-called "good tales" passed down from generation to generation on Douluo Continent. Yet what Yun Chen found deeply incomprehensible was whether those soul masters could not see that this was simply a scam that had lasted for tens of thousands of years!

Look at the successive Sea God Pavilion Masters of Shrek Academy; which of them was not a top-tier powerhouse? Did they value teams? Didn't they also focus on their own strength?

Wasn't the current Sea God Pavilion Master Yun Ming relying on his own supreme strength to suppress an entire era? By his side, which of those so-called Shrek higher-ups could keep up with his pace?

In Yun Chen's view, the so-called team was merely a method to survive a weak period. What truly needed to be focused on remained the enhancement of one's own strength.

Yet someone like Xie Xie, who indulged in coordination with companions while ignoring his own judgment and cognition of combat, would ultimately sink completely into this scam.

Yun Chen walked forward and pulled up the dazed Xie Xie. He did not say much more and silently walked back into the formation.

Xie Xie's perception of the soul master system was something deeply rooted in Douluo Continent for tens of thousands of years. Yun Chen did not believe that the victory of a single spar and his few words could shake these foundations.

Besides, Yun Chen understood one thing clearly: respecting the fate of others and enjoying their respective lives was the correct way to conduct oneself on Douluo Continent. Xie Xie was neither kith nor kin to him, so why bother wasting effort and energy on him?

Win with a single strike, truly handsome. Xu Xiaoyan whispered in praise.

Yun Chen raised a hand and rubbed Xu Xiaoyan's head, messing up the little girl's neatly combed hair somewhat. "When is your older brother not handsome?"

"Pfft, narcissistic." Xu Xiaoyan made a face, then turned her head to look in Wu Zhangkong's direction.

Wu Zhangkong critiqued the spar between Yun Chen and Xie Xie, unsparingly pointing out all of Xie Xie's shortcomings. As for Yun Chen, it was not that he did not want to critique him, but rather that Xie Xie simply had not allowed Yun Chen to reveal too much. Even if he wanted to give a critique, there was no place to start. He could hardly evaluate Yun Chen by saying, Your eruption of Bloodline Power was used rather well, right?

For the subsequent lessons, Wu Zhangkong arranged more spars among the others. From these, he also perceived more things, making the rough draft of the training content in his mind more precise.

Among the three epochs of Douluo, Wu Zhangkong could already be considered the most responsible teacher. He did not blindly subject his students to suppressive education, nor did he self-righteously think his theories were invincible, but instead conducted education and cultivation with proper methods.

Although after entering Shrek Academy, Wu Zhangkong inevitably fell under the influence of that environment again and became somewhat warped, overall, he was already the most responsible protagonist-group teacher in the three epochs of Douluo.

When the day's classes ended and Yun Chen and the others were preparing to head to the cafeteria for dinner, Mu Xi sought them out.

"Yun Chen, my father has something he wants to find you for. Come with me to the Blacksmith's Association." Mu Xi came straight to the point and directly expressed her purpose.

"President Mu Chen? Is it very urgent? I'm a bit hungry right now, can I eat first and then go over?" Yun Chen was somewhat reluctant. Who would be willing to train all afternoon, only to have to deal with serious business right at dinnertime?

"I'll cover your meal, is that fine!" Mu Xi said anxiously. This junior of hers was top-notch in both cultivation and appearance. Although she herself didn't pay much attention to such things for the time being and only felt that Yun Chen's blacksmithing talent was quite good, her close friend Ouyang Zixin frequently praised Yun Chen, saying how wonderful this little fellow was everywhere, making her ears practically calloused from listening.

It was only because Ouyang Zixin still maintained her status as a senior sister and felt too embarrassed to truly make a move on a nine-year-old first-year junior that Mu Xi feared she might already suffer a breakdown right now.

Yet this little fellow had one bad trait, which was that he was absolutely unyielding when it came to eating. Her father was an Eight-Star Saint Craftsman; wanting to see this little fellow for serious business was less important to him than eating a meal?

Looking at Mu Xi's anxious appearance, Yun Chen sighed helplessly. He gave instructions to Xu Xiaoyan and the others, then strode away from Eastsea Academy along with Mu Xi.

As they walked out of the school gates, their figures were caught by Gu Yue, who had just stepped out from a street corner. She looked quizzically at the retreating backs of the two, her eyes filled with strange expressions.