Challenge

The apprenticeship ceremony for the two was witnessed by the various elders of Shrek Academy.

Many big figures whom Yun Qianzhao had previously only been able to see on federal news, such as the Light and Dark Douluo Long Yeyue, were now standing right before him.

Yun Ming introduced them to the pair one by one.

Long Yeyue looked at Yun Qianzhao and Yun Qianyue with kind eyes, saying, "As disciples of Yun Ming, the academy is your home! We old bones are all your backing! If you ever suffer any grievances in the future, just come to us!"

As she spoke, she lowered her voice and added with a playful, conspiratorial tone, "And if Yun Ming treats you poorly, come find me as well!"

Every elder had prepared quite a few gifts for the two. Facing such a bounty of rare treasures, Yun Qianzhao and Yun Qianyue accepted them all without hesitation. However, the two kept their true objective firmly in mind!

Eat the sugar coating, and fire the cannonball back.

Yun Ming stood with his hands behind his back and said to the siblings, "As your master, my first requirement for you is to rest!"

Rest?

Yun Qianzhao and Yun Qianyue looked at Yun Ming, frowning.

Ya Li explained from the side, "The greatest taboo in cultivation is impatience. If you push yourself too hard, you will only gain nothing and lose everything! So, take a few days to rest properly!"

"Yes, Master's wife!" The two nodded.

The way they addressed her put Ya Li in a wonderful mood. To her, if she couldn't be their foster mother, being their master's wife was just as good.

That single "Master's wife" solidified her affection for the two.

Watching her reaction, Yun Qianzhao and Yun Qianyue exchanged meaningful smiles. They hadn't expected that a simple title could make a level 98 Super Douluo so emotional.

Another month passed, and both had reached level 10 soul power, requiring them to attach a soul ring to continue their cultivation.

However, the inherited soul spirits possessed by Shrek Academy did not perfectly match the attributes and levels of the siblings' martial souls, so Ya Li personally took them to the Spirit Pagoda to obtain soul spirits.

The Spirit Pagoda staff treated the arrival of Ya Li and her group with the utmost importance, and the staff quickly reported the news to the Spirit Pagoda Master, Qiangu Dongfeng.

Upon receiving the news, Qiangu Dongfeng immediately had someone invite Yun Qianzhao and the others to the reception room.

"Spirit Douluo, you came in person, why didn't you notify us in advance? If others found out, they would think our Spirit Pagoda was being intentionally negligent!" In the meeting room, Qiangu Dongfeng wore a smile as he inquired about Ya Li's purpose.

"Pagoda Master Qiangu, you are too kind! I am here to select soul spirits for my juniors."

Ya Li ignored the mockery in Qiangu Dongfeng's words and introduced him to Yun Qianzhao and the others: "Qianzhao, Qianyue, this is the current Pagoda Master of the Spirit Pagoda, the Spirit Douluo Qiangu Dongfeng."

Yun Qianzhao and Yun Qianyue stood behind Ya Li, staring at Qiangu Dongfeng for a moment before cupping their hands in a formal salute.

"No need for such formalities! Spirit Douluo, who are these two?"

Qiangu Dongfeng waved his hand, his gaze landing on Yun Qianzhao and Yun Qianyue with a look of inquiry. There were likely few juniors in Shrek Academy who could warrant Ya Li personally bringing them to obtain soul spirits.

Furthermore, he sensed a lingering hostility in the way the two looked at him.

Ya Li knew their identities couldn't be hidden, so she said directly to Qiangu Dongfeng, "They are the disciples of Yun Ming."

"Disciples of Yun Ming?"

Qiangu Dongfeng raised an eyebrow, his gaze toward the siblings shifting repeatedly.

No wonder there was hostility.

Qiangu Dongfeng suddenly realized, "To catch the eye of the Sky-Piercing Douluo, they must be extraordinary! Follow me; I will personally select soul spirits for my two juniors."

On the way to the soul spirit storage center, Qiangu Dongfeng spoke incessantly about the greatness of the Spirit Pagoda and the power of their man-made soul spirit technology.

However, possessing memories from his previous life, Yun Qianzhao knew that Qiangu Dongfeng was a villain who collaborated with the Holy Spirit Cult, so he did not respond to the solicitation hidden within his words.

Seeing their lukewarm reaction, Qiangu Dongfeng stopped talking.

But once they had selected their soul spirits, he brought over a youth who looked only slightly older than Yun Qianzhao and Yun Qianyue.

"This is my grandson, Qiangu Zhangting! He wishes to spar with my two juniors!"

Qiangu Zhangting cupped his hands to greet Ya Li, who frowned slightly and asked in confusion, "Pagoda Master Qiangu, what is the meaning of this?"

Qiangu Dongfeng smiled slightly, "It is merely a friendly spar, Spirit Douluo, no need to be nervous!"

Ya Li's expression darkened. She said, "Pagoda Master Qiangu, you are joking. Qianzhao and the others have not yet broken through!"

"What a coincidence, Zhangting also just broke through recently. The gap in their soul power cultivation should not be very large."

As Qiangu Dongfeng said this, his expression suddenly shifted, and he retorted, "Or does the Spirit Douluo believe that my grandson is not worthy of crossing hands with the disciples of the Sky-Piercing Douluo?"

He raised his voice, causing those nearby to look over.

"Of course not!" Ya Li frowned; such words could not be spoken carelessly!

Qiangu Dongfeng gestured with his hand and said to Ya Li, "Please! I have already prepared a place for the two juniors to absorb their soul spirits."

Ya Li looked at Yun Qianzhao with concern, and only after seeing the calm expressions on him and Yun Qianyue did she nod in agreement. "Fine! Let's go."

In the lounge, Ya Li looked serious as she instructed the two, "The relationship between the Spirit Pagoda and the academy is complex; you must be careful! Qianzhao, protect your sister during the spar."

"Don't worry, Master's wife!"

Yun Qianzhao nodded. Even without her saying it, he would protect himself.

Shrek Academy was undeserving of its reputation, and the Spirit Pagoda was no better! Since he wanted to test them, then let them test away!

The true trump card of Yun Qianzhao and Yun Qianyue would always be their twin martial souls!

The two began to absorb their spirit souls. Yun Qianzhao chose a century-level fire-attribute avian spirit soul named Heavenly Sun Bird, while Yun Qianyue selected an ice-attribute plant-type spirit soul, Moon Laurel!

Both were century-level spirit souls of excellent quality.

Given their innate talents, there was no pressure at all in attaching a century-level spirit ring.

Behind them, a yellow spirit ring gradually emerged, inlaid around the outer layer of their Sun-Moon Martial Soul. It rotated slowly around the central martial soul, much like a galaxy.

Qiangu Dongfeng arranged the competition venue in the Great Soul Fighting Arena of the Spirit Pagoda.

The entire Great Soul Fighting Arena was packed with people; anyone in the Spirit Pagoda who was free had come to secure a spot. After all, one side of the competition featured the grandson of the Spirit Pagoda Master, while the other featured the disciple of the Sky-Piercing Douluo. Either one would be the absolute center of attention if news got out.

Qiangu Dongfeng stood before the rostrum with a smile on his face. Watching Ya Li walk over from the side, he smiled and asked, "Holy Spirit Douluo, who do you think will win this match?"

Ya Li glanced at him, her gaze landing on Qiangu Zhangting, who was eager to start on the arena, and countered with a question: "What does Pagoda Master Qiangu think?"

Hearing Ya Li's retort, Qiangu Dongfeng merely smiled. Regardless of whether Qiangu Zhangting won or lost this match, the Spirit Pagoda would not suffer a loss.

If he won, it would naturally mean that the disciple of the Sky-Piercing Douluo, Yun Ming, lacked the ability, losing even when it was two against one. If it were a draw or a loss, it would not affect anything at all.