Return to the Academy

A 190,000-year torso bone, a 100,000-year head soul bone, plus a 26,000-year fourth soul ring.

As soon as Jin Sheng successfully absorbed his soul ring, his soul power reached level 49.

It could only be described as heaven-defying.

Any normal person would know that Jin Sheng relied on the power of soul bones; when heading to Shrek Academy, it was inevitable that some would harbor covetous thoughts.

Even with a Title Douluo protecting him in the shadows, there was no guarantee of absolute safety.

Therefore, Ning Que found Ye Guyi and had her use the power of the Angel Head Soul Bone to help conceal his aura, making his soul power appear to be around level 43.

After this incident, Elder Jin completely acknowledged the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect.

Soon, it was time for Shrek Academy to begin the new semester.

Ning Que had wanted to stay in the sect for a few more days, but he was urged to leave the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect by Yang Duo.

He was so eager to progress, so eager to marry another wife.

"Elder Yang, you can try to master the Nine Unyielding Styles I explained to you, or integrate them into your Soul-Breaking Spear techniques. If you have the time, you could also try researching the so-called Ring Detonation of the Clear Sky Sect. Although our Nine Treasures Glazed Sect lacks the secret method for Ring Detonation, I have provided the corresponding theories. If you can succeed in any of these, who would dare say you aren't a level 98 Title Douluo?"

Before leaving, Ning Que found Yang Pojun again. Since this old senior didn't like researching soul tools, he would arrange other things for him to do.

If he could succeed in even one, given Yang Pojun's strength, it wouldn't be impossible for him to kill a level 98 Title Douluo in the future.

Of course, there was still a huge gap between Title Douluos, even those at level 98.

There was an essential difference between Xuan Zi and Du Busi.

Having finished giving these instructions, he was dragged away in a hurry by Yang Duo.

The group returned to Shrek Academy.

Ye Guyi, level 69 Power Attack System Soul Emperor.

Ning Que, level 57 Support System Soul King.

Jin Sheng, level 49 Power Attack System Soul Ancestor!

Ning Tian, level 38 Support System Soul Elder!

Wu Feng, level 37 Power Attack System Soul Elder!

Xie Huanyue, level 39 Power Attack System Soul Elder!

Nanmen Yun'er, level 29 Agility Attack System Soul Grand Master!

Zhou Sichen, level 28 Power Attack System Soul Grand Master!

Cao Jinxuan, level 27 Control System Soul Grand Master!

Xiao Xiao, level 31 Power Attack and Control System Soul Elder!

After arriving at the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect, they had all received significant resources and improvements.

Especially those who were still only Soul Grand Masters; they had been provided with Soul Ascension Pills and ten-thousand-year Whale Rubber.

As for why Xie Huanyue, Ning Tian, Wu Feng, and Xiao Xiao had such improvements, it was naturally due to the ten-thousand-year soul bones provided as compensation by the White Tiger Duke Mansion.

Each one was over 30,000 years old, and the quality and integrity of the soul bones were beyond reproach.

Originally, he hadn't wanted his younger sister to fuse with a soul bone too early, intending for her to follow the same path as him, but the sect elders rejected this plan.

The reason was that the sect simply couldn't find enough resources to cultivate another Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda.

Perhaps if they searched the entire continent, they could only provide enough for him alone.

Moreover, they held somewhat patriarchal views; with Ning Que around, they naturally wouldn't put much effort into cultivating Ning Tian.

Thus, Ning Que gave that nearly 40,000-year gem-type soul bone to his sister.

Originally, Ning Que had planned to intercept the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's Right Palm Bone when Xiao Xiao and Huo Yuhao went to hunt for soul rings, but doing so would have delayed Xiao Xiao's cultivation for a long time. In the end, Ning Que did not stop Dai Chengfeng from taking Xiao Xiao to hunt for her third soul ring.

Besides, some things had changed a lot following his intervention; it was uncertain whether they would even encounter that Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear.

Of course, the greatest benefit for them was entering that magical pagoda. With the help of the powerful life force within, everyone had been cleansed by the power of life, which not only strengthened their physiques but further improved their aptitudes.

On the way back to Shrek Academy, Ning Que was pondering one thing: the upcoming Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament.

He didn't want Ye Guyi to participate in this so-called tournament, not to hide her brilliance, but because he didn't want her exposed to the eyes of the Evil Soul Masters so early.

Although the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect's foundation was quite good now, there was still a huge gap compared to the Holy Spirit Cult.

According to his original plan, after intercepting Electrolux, he would complete the inner sect missions in the first semester and then apply for graduation.

Alas, there was still one last mission left, and of course, most importantly, the Heaven-Grasping Bottle had not yet been fully collected.

"Guyi, what do you think about the soul master tournament?"

After some thought, Ning Que felt that this matter should be left for Guyi to decide for herself.

He shouldn't make the decision entirely on his own.

"A-Que, are you worried about the Holy Spirit Cult you told me about before?"

"Don't worry, I have no interest in this so-called tournament. After returning to the academy, I will begin closed-door cultivation in the Golden Tree cave until the tournament ends."

Ye Guyi immediately thought of Ning Que's concerns.

If not for A-Que informing her, she would never have imagined that Evil Soul Masters had formed such a large-scale organization, and even possessed two Limit Douluo holding the fort.

"Guyi, you don't have to accommodate me in everything; you should have your own ideas."

Hearing Ye Guyi say this, Ning Que subconsciously assumed that she was accommodating him.

"A-Que, you are wrong."

"It is precisely because you overthink, and because you consider those around you in everything you do, that you make things complicated!"

"Participating in competitions, showing off before others—what is the point of that?"

"If I hadn't met you, perhaps my family and I would have died at the hands of Evil Soul Masters. Even if we had luckily survived, I would likely be hiding here and there; how could I have the freedom I enjoy today?"

"The only things I think about now are three: collecting all the energy required for the Heaven-Grasping Bottle, compressing my soul power, and attempting to condense a Soul Core at level 70 as you suggested, so I can become stronger and protect you."

Ye Guyi smiled freely and gently took Ning Que's hand.

"You have already done enough for us. Sometimes, you should also live for yourself and do the things you want to do."

She knew better than anyone how much A-Que longed to be a Power Attack System Soul Master, as that would allow him to protect everyone.

She knew even better that with A-Que's talent and aptitude, even if his martial soul were the most ordinary low-tier one, with his ability, he would certainly be able to undergo a metamorphosis and become a true powerhouse.

Alas, his martial soul was merely of the Support System.

It was precisely because of this that A-Que always felt as if he were being persecuted, leading him to exhaust his mind and try every possible method to increase his own strength and the strength of those around him.

"I understand!"

Holding Ye Guyi's hand and feeling that touch of softness, Ning Que smiled indifferently.

Although he said this, he dared not harbor any slackness in his heart.

Because he knew better than anyone who their true enemy was!

It was never any so-called Evil Soul Master, nor any so-called Limit Douluo, but the God King—the God King who viewed the entire Douluo Continent as his own backyard.

From the moment he decided to create a god, from the moment he decided to break destiny and shake off his shackles, it was destined that they would become enemies.

The two walked together, followed by a group of people as they returned to Shrek Academy.

Not long after arriving at Shrek Academy, Ning Que heard of an incident.

That was, during the vacation, ever since the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect had caused trouble for the White Tiger Duke Mansion, yet another force had come knocking to cause trouble for the White Tiger Duke Mansion.

The force that appeared this time was the Clear Sky Sect.

They were not like the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect, which, even when holding an absolute advantage, only used their influence to pressure others and tried their best not to tear off the mask of civility.

Two Title Douluo from the Clear Sky Sect arrived at the door, crippled Dai Huabin with a single slap, and even left behind harsh words, stating that if not for the friendship between the two forces ten thousand years ago, they would have long since flattened the place.

After such an incident occurred, upon seeing Dai Yueheng again, one could clearly feel that he had gained a touch of high spirits.

He had intended to ignore him directly, but he never expected that Dai Yueheng would actually take the initiative to walk toward them.