Zhang Lexuan, and the Unremarkable Beibei...

What kind of existence was Xuanzi? A rank 98 Super Douluo. Though he was firmly stuck before the Limit Douluo threshold, his discerning eye still ranked among the top ten on the continent.

After a casual inspection, he immediately confirmed Qiangu Qitian's condition.

"That's right, Elder Xuan, you were correct." Under Elder Xuan's burning gaze, Qiangu Qitian had no intention of hiding anything. He had been adopted by Wang Yan shortly after his birth and had lived at Shrek Academy ever since. Shrek Academy's mark had long since been imprinted upon him.

There was no need to conceal his identity. Besides, becoming stronger required vast resources. As long as he displayed his worth now, Shrek Academy would continuously provide him with the resources needed to grow stronger. Qiangu Qitian was no fool, so of course he would do everything possible to demonstrate his value.

After all, only by showing enough value could one earn the attention of others.

"It truly is a super martial soul. I once read in an ancient text that the Coiling Dragon Staffs wielded by the sixth and seventh worshippers of Spirit Hall ten thousand years ago each contained a Dragon Soul. It seems that your martial soul is the same as theirs, child."

After hearing Qiangu Qitian acknowledge his talent, the somewhat stooped old man slowly settled his cloudy eyes upon him. After a single glance, he spoke calmly, his gaze incomparably kind as he looked at Qiangu Qitian.

"Elder Mu, Elder Xuan, our Wang Clan and the Qiangu Clan indeed descended from Spirit Hall's two worshippers."

"Mm, I have long known of this matter. Ten thousand years passed in the blink of an eye, and the grudges of the past have already become drifting clouds. You need not worry."

"Child, would you be willing to stay by my side for a while? While this old man still has some strength left, I can teach you while I teach Beibei."

Stay by Elder Mu's side!

The moment he heard those words, Wang Yan was overwhelmed with excitement. Some people at Shrek might not know the identity of the man before them, but as Elder Xuan's grand-disciple, Wang Yan knew his deeds exceedingly well. This man was Shrek's true pillar, a Limit Douluo.

If Qiangu Qitian could study by this man's side, then while becoming a Limit Douluo in the future was not guaranteed, his strength certainly would not be weak.

With the experience of following Elder Mu, Qiangu Qitian might even be able to enter the Sea God Pavilion ahead of time in the future!

At that moment, Wang Yan practically wanted to agree on behalf of his nephew.

"I'm willing, but I hope I'll have chances to come back and visit often."

"You may. What a sensible child. Little Wang, with this nephew of yours, you will have nothing to worry about for the rest of your life!"

Mu En reached out and stroked Qiangu Qitian's head, the smile on his face becoming even kinder.

"Elder Mu, I do not ask for Qitian to become some extraordinary person in the future. I only hope that he can live safely and peacefully."

Although Wang Yan hoped that Qiangu Qitian would grow stronger, he valued his safety even more than strength.

"Qitian will grow up safely. Come with me, child!"

"We'll return to Sea God Island together. There's a child there around your age. The two of you will surely become very good friends."

Mu En spoke gently. A Shrek genius with Innate Full Soul Power, a super martial soul, and not even the slightest martial soul side effect—before his death, Mu En would never allow anything to happen to Qiangu Qitian.

In truth, someone of Wang Yan's status could not have invited Mu En. As the master of the Sea God Pavilion, Mu En's position was immensely prestigious. His arrival today had been entirely due to coincidence.

He had happened to be listening to Xuanzi's report when he heard information about Qiangu Qitian. Slightly intrigued, Mu En had come over.

But after seeing Qiangu Qitian, Mu En knew that this trip had not been in vain.

Rank 97!

That was Mu En's lowest estimate for Qiangu Qitian. With a super martial soul and Innate Full Soul Power, as long as he could develop safely and receive some investment of resources, he would grow rapidly.

With hard work and further resources, reaching Xuanzi's level would not be difficult. But becoming a Limit Douluo was not something talent alone could achieve. Comprehension was the most important factor.

Why had Xuanzi, who possessed the Godly Taotie Bull, one of the most powerful martial souls, and was only a little over a decade younger than Mu En, remained stuck at the peak of rank 98 for so long? It was entirely because his comprehension was insufficient. He could not resonate with heaven and earth, and because of that, even at his age, he still could not touch the edge of the Limit Douluo realm.

"Qitian, when you're with Elder Mu in the future, be more sensible. And don't worry about me, your uncle."

Wang Yan smiled as he saw off Qiangu Qitian, Mu En, and Xuanzi.

"Then I'm leaving, Uncle. When I have time, I'll come back to visit you."

Qiangu Qitian was greatly looking forward to going to Sea God Island within Shrek Academy's Inner Academy. To put it bluntly, both the environment there and the density of Soul Power far surpassed other places. Cultivating there was a rare opportunity for him.

On Sea God Island, Beibei listlessly kicked a pebble on the ground in an open area, then turned to look at the young woman beside him.

"Sister Lexuan, what do you think Great-Grandfather went out to do today? He clearly promised to guide my cultivation. How could he go back on his word?"

"Beibei, as the master of the Sea God Pavilion, Elder Mu must have had something important to do if he missed the appointment. If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask me instead, okay?" Zhang Lexuan looked at Beibei with an affectionate smile, soothing his emotions with utmost gentleness.

"Sister Lexuan is very strong, but my martial soul is the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. Only Great-Grandfather understands it best, right?"

"And my Soul Power has already broken through to rank 10! I want Great-Grandfather to help me choose a soul ring. Once I absorb one, I'll be a Soul Master too."

"When that time comes, I'll definitely let those senior brothers and sisters in the Inner Academy know how amazing I am!"

Beibei had lost both parents when he was young and had grown up by his Great-Grandfather's side. As a result, he had no friends around him. As for the older students of the Inner Academy, the age gap meant that they had always treated Beibei as a child.

Three months ago, Beibei had awakened his martial soul—the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, with Innate Soul Power at rank 9!

After three months of cultivation, he had finally raised his Soul Power to rank 10!

"Beibei, Lexuan, this is Qiangu Qitian. Starting today, he will also remain on Sea God Island to cultivate. You must get along well from now on!"

At that moment, the three figures slowly approached from the distance, with Qiangu Qitian supporting Mu En and Xuanzi following behind them.

Qiangu Qitian helped Mu En sit down in a reclining chair. Mu En then spoke with an incomparably kind expression.

"Qiangu Qitian?"

"Great-Grandfather, is he very powerful?"

Beibei looked at the boy his own age and immediately furrowed his brow in curiosity. In all these years, this was the first time he had seen Great-Grandfather bring someone back to Sea God Island from outside.