Million Gold Soul Coins

After a full meal, it is the best time for a deep slumber.

Ji Siyuan lay on the bed to recover his energy, while also digesting the Ten-Thousand-Year Earth Dragon Meat provided by Xuan Zi.

Huo Yuhao, meanwhile, sat cross-legged in meditation, practicing diligently.

Even after the competition ended, she did not choose to relax, truly pushing herself quite hard.

The first thing Huo Yuhao did upon waking from her meditation was to look at Ji Siyuan.

Nine Lotus Seeds floated around him, their faint flames radiating an intense heat.

"The gap between our Martial Souls is so vast. Siyuan doesn't even need to meditate; these lotus seeds help him cultivate automatically."

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm agreed with Huo Yuhao's assessment: "I have never seen such a Martial Soul before. It balances cultivation speed and combat power; it doesn't seem like a normal Martial Soul at all."

"Then, Brother Sky Dream, can I really catch up to Siyuan?"

"You've asked that question eight times today." Sky Dream Ice Silkworm knew what Huo Yutong was thinking: "I won't lie to you. Once you reach level 20, we will go find a very powerful Soul Beast. Even if your Martial Soul isn't as good as this Ji Siyuan's, the Soul Ring configuration of your two Martial Souls will definitely be something he can't match. I refuse to believe he has something more powerful than a million-year Soul Beast."

At this moment, Ji Siyuan was asking Tang San about his other Martial Soul.

Even if he didn't use the Sword of Three Realms Judgment, he could still feel its influence.

The sharp sword intent carried the power to sever everything.

"Uncle, can this sword really be equipped with Soul Rings?"

Tang San: "Hiss, to be honest, Uncle doesn't know either. The Sword of Three Realms Judgment isn't a divine artifact, but a combination technique used by your father, mother, and me; its effect is quite similar to a Martial Soul Fusion Skill. It reached a level beyond that of a God King. Now that it has become a Martial Soul for you, I fear the Soul Rings on the Douluo Continent are no longer worthy of it."

Ji Siyuan had never summoned the Sword of Three Realms Judgment.

He had a feeling that even a simple summoning was beyond what he could currently control.

"I'd better stick to practicing the Geocentric Red Lotus for now."

He stretched and woke up fully, noticing Huo Yuhao staring at him intently. Seeing him open his eyes, she immediately looked away.

"Siyuan, I just reached level 19."

"Well done."

"You aren't at level 24 already, are you?" Hearing Ji Siyuan's calm response, Huo Yuhao assumed the distance between them had widened again.

It was common knowledge that the higher the level, the harder it was to improve; how could he keep pulling away such a large gap so easily?

"Still a little off, I should be able to advance in a few days," Ji Siyuan replied based on his own sensations.

He patted Huo Yuhao on the shoulder: "Let's go, let's eat first. The awards ceremony is later, and then we'll be assigned to our classes."

He was stating a fact, but Huo Yuhao suddenly interjected: "I won't be separated from you. Control and Assault types are inseparable!"

"I know they are inseparable, and besides, we have our Martial Soul Fusion Skill, so how could we possibly be separated?"

Huo Yuhao turned her head for a long moment before looking back at him.

The two happened to run into Wang Dong'er, and since the three were a team, they headed to the Soul Fight Arena from yesterday together to await their rewards.

Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong'er were quite excited, as they were the champions.

Ji Siyuan, however, knew what the rewards were. Though he was curious if his sudden appearance would cause the final rewards to change.

On the stage, the two deans, Yan Shaozhe and Qian Duoduo, sat at the podium, which made many students feel the pressure.

The grade director, Du Weilun, began to read out the results of this competition.

He first recounted the changes to the tournament, followed by the teams that made it to the final round.

These were all things they already knew, but he repeated them nonetheless.

"First, the final results of this competition. Third place, the Huang Chutian team."

Huang Chutian and the twins went up on stage, though there were sounds of disdain from below. There was no other reason; they were the third-place team chosen purely by default.

But if one analyzed the tournament carefully, their third-place finish was relatively reasonable.

"Second place, the Xiao Xiao team."

Xiao Xiao went up on stage with two first-ring Soul Masters, which left many feeling unconvinced.

Given their strength, they shouldn't have been in this position.

"The champion team, the Ji Siyuan team."

Ji Siyuan, Wang Dong'er, and Huo Yuhao went on stage. No one said they were unworthy; Ji Siyuan's heaven-defying combat power had already left the freshmen stunned.

A second-ring fighter taking on third-ring opponents and suppressing them. He was even monstrous enough to break a Martial Soul Fusion Skill single-handedly.

Wang Dong'er was no slouch either, capable of taking on multiple opponents.

As for Huo Yuhao, most people still viewed her as a tag-along.

Du Weilun: "The results of the competition were earned through battle. What is tested on the battlefield is never just combat ability; your coordination, battlefield awareness, and even communication and adjustment skills are all crucial. For the excellent performance of these three teams, the academy will provide a unified reward. Every student on these three teams may request the academy's assistance in obtaining a Soul Ring that reaches their personal limit for their next advancement.

Student Xiao Xiao has Twin Martial Souls; this promise remains valid for your second Martial Soul as well."

A wave of envy swept through the crowd. For others, it was just one Soul Ring, but for Xiao Xiao, it meant two, and she could wait until she was stronger to absorb better rings, then return to obtain the second ring for her second Martial Soul.

Envy was envy, but they weren't the ones with Twin Martial Souls.

Du Weilun did not finish listing the rewards: "In view of the champion team's astonishing performance, we have decided to grant the champion team a stored-value card. This card can be used for purchases anywhere within Shrek City, including the Treasure Appraisal Fair! The value of this stored-value card is one million Gold Soul Coins."

The moment the reward was announced, an uproar erupted.

One million Gold Soul Coins was no small sum; it was enough to provide a happy and prosperous life for countless families.

It was even enough to purchase a thousand-year spirit bone.

Countless people cast envious gazes toward them.

The main point was that this thing was difficult to steal; even if you stole it, you would have to spend it, and it could only be used within Shrek City, restricted solely to the three of them.

The value of this reward was truly immense.

Dai Huabin gritted his teeth. Although Duke White Tiger could produce such a sum, he would never give it to him as a single reward, so he was also extremely covetous.

Only Ning Tian was slightly better off.

Compared to Ji Siyuan, the crowd envied Huo Yuhao even more.

After all, Ji Siyuan had truly fought his way to the top. Given his level of strength, he would have placed regardless.

Ji Siyuan also found it strange; why was it neither a spirit bone nor something hidden this time?

Tang San: "Your academy certainly knows how to stir up resentment. Now, the three of you have become the targets of everyone's ire."

"Uncle, why are you gloating?"

"Because to become strong, such things are inevitable. This is merely a small pitfall, and the intention is to motivate your cultivation. Naturally, I am happy to see it happen."

Ji Siyuan shrugged helplessly, accepting this line of reasoning.

Wang Dong'er and Huo Yuhao were still in shock; one million Gold Soul Coins was truly a vast amount for teenagers.

Du Weilun: "In this melee, we witnessed the outstanding abilities of many students. These excellent students will become core disciples. Next, we will announce the list of core disciples."

"Ji Siyuan, Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong'er..."

They didn't need to listen to the rest. Huo Yuhao grabbed Ji Siyuan's hand: "Siyuan, I'm a core disciple too, I really am. I'm the only one-ringed student."

In this lifetime, Huo Yuhao had many more advantages than in the original story, not only possessing his spirit soul but also the status of being Qian Duoduo's disciple.

It was only natural that he would secure a spot.

After the list of core disciples was announced, the next list was for those who would enjoy core disciple benefits.

Following that, Du Weilun introduced the perks associated with these core disciples.

Ji Siyuan didn't need to listen; this status had almost no impact on him.

Huo Yuhao, however, was very happy; he wouldn't need to sponge off Ji Siyuan's status just to eat well anymore.

Yan Shaozhe stood up to deliver the final speech, which consisted mostly of platitudes.

Only a few sentences were useful: "Class assignments will take place immediately. I hope all students study hard! I hope you can all graduate normally."