Song Mu Enters the Beast Fighting Zone

"I reckon he's just got some 'white moonlight' senior he's hung up on. Turns out she didn't want him, but he hasn't been able to forget her all these years, staying chaste and faithful."

Song Mu's throat was parched from all the talking, so he reached for the water glass on the nightstand and took a sip.

After finishing, he rubbed his stomach, feeling a bit hungry.

He turned to look out the window and realized it was already late.

"Time to eat. What do you want? I'll bring you back a portion."

"No need to trouble yourself, I'm not hungry." Wang Dong'er's voice was no longer as timid as before; it had returned to normal.

Hearing this, Song Mu felt that skipping meals wouldn't do.

"Why be so polite with me? Since you've become my soul beast, I naturally have to take responsibility for you."

"I'm really not hungry. It seems I don't need to eat anymore."

Song Mu was surprised. "Oh? Such a thing is possible? Alright then, if you ever feel like eating, just let me know."

Song Mu didn't press the issue. He got out of bed, put on his shoes, and prepared to head to the cafeteria for food.

"Song Mu, thank you."

As he closed the dormitory door, Song Mu heard the thank you and waved his hand. "Don't mention it. If you want to hear more stories, just tell me. I'd be happy to."

"Okay."

Early morning, sunlight streamed through the window into Song Mu's dormitory.

Song Mu slowly opened his eyes, climbed out of bed, and gave a big stretch.

"Haa—"

He got up, dressed, and went to wash up.

"Good morning."

Connecting to Wang Dong'er, Song Mu transmitted his words mentally, not missing a beat while brushing his teeth.

This was something they discovered yesterday; this way, he wouldn't have to speak aloud when chatting with Wang Dong'er in public.

It would prevent him from looking like a weirdo talking to himself in front of others.

Not only that, but there was also a video call function, though it was a one-way feed from Song Mu's perspective; he couldn't see what Wang Dong'er was seeing.

"Good morning to you too."

Wang Dong'er was awake as well and responded to Song Mu.

Wiping the water droplets from his face with a towel, Song Mu looked at himself in the mirror and sighed, "Still as handsome as ever."

Finished with his routine, he prepared to head out for breakfast.

"It's still freshman registration for the next few days, classes don't start for a while. How about I take you for a tour around Shrek City?"

Song Mu was worried that Wang Dong'er would get cabin fever from staying inside the King Ball all the time, so he wanted to take her out to clear her head.

"Better not, I don't really want to go out," Wang Dong'er said in a muffled voice.

"Alright, I'll say it again: if you ever want to go out, just let me know."

"Mm."

It was like providing psychological counseling to someone with autism; yesterday's "talk therapy" had been quite effective. Song Mu believed that in a few days, Wang Dong'er would be the one asking to go out and play.

Downstairs at the dormitory, Mu En was still lying in his usual spot.

"Old man, good morning!"

Mu En gave a slight nod in response.

Song Mu didn't break his stride and continued toward the cafeteria.

Just then, Song Mu thought he heard someone calling him from behind.

He turned his head and sure enough, saw a young man waving and running in his direction.

Song Mu didn't recognize the youth. Judging by his face, he seemed older than him, and he was wearing a yellow school uniform, indicating he was an upperclassman.

"Student Song Mu!"

The youth arrived in front of Song Mu.

"Is there something you need, Senior?" Song Mu asked, looking at the panting youth.

"Director Du is looking for you," the youth replied.

Du Weilun was looking for him?

Could it be that the academy already knew about his martial soul awakening?

Song Mu glanced at Mu En out of the corner of his eye. That made sense; Mu En had been lying right there watching when he captured Wang Dong'er.

"Alright, thanks for letting me know, Senior. I'll go after I finish breakfast."

Office of the Director of the Martial Soul Department, Outer Court.

Knock, knock, knock—

Du Weilun looked up upon hearing the knocking and said indifferently, "Come in."

The door was pushed open, and Song Mu walked in, saying, "Hello, Director Du."

"Student Song Mu, have a seat."

A chair was pulled back, and Song Mu sat down, asking, "Is there something you needed me for, Director Du?"

Du Weilun adjusted his glasses, his expression serious as he said, "Student Song Mu, has your martial soul fully awakened?"

Hearing this, Song Mu was not surprised; he had already guessed the reason for Du Weilun summoning him before he even arrived.

Song Mu nodded and said, "Yes, it has fully awakened."

Du Weilun continued, "I've called you here because I want to understand the abilities of your martial soul after its awakening. I will report this to the Academy later, and the Academy will decide how to cultivate you based on your potential."

"If your talent reaches a certain level, the Academy might even designate you as one of the next Shrek Seven Devils."

"Some senior students have already been pre-selected as members of the next Seven Devils."

Becoming one of the Shrek Seven Devils would be a tremendous honor for any Shrek student, but Song Mu's attention was not on that at all right now.

He was contemplating whether he should continue to stay at Shrek Academy. Initially, he had come to Shrek solely to awaken his martial soul. Now that it was fully awakened, was there any need to remain?

Shrek's knowledge base was the greatest on the Douluo Continent, which was something Song Mu needed. Furthermore, Shrek possessed a Beast Fighting Zone that housed many soul beasts.

Yesterday, Song Mu had learned from his martial soul that he could grow stronger by capturing soul beasts. If he were to capture the soul beasts in the Beast Fighting Zone, it would significantly boost his strength.

Staying at Shrek Academy was currently of great help to him.

Having thought it through, Song Mu looked up at Du Weilun and said, "Then, Director Du, how do you intend to learn about my martial soul?"

Hearing the reply, Du Weilun finally revealed a smile.

"You only need to demonstrate your martial soul's abilities so that I can get a feel for them."

"I recall that your martial soul's ability is to capture soul beasts. Come with me; I will take you to the Beast Fighting Zone, which is where our Academy keeps its captive soul beasts."

Song Mu nodded and followed Du Weilun toward the Beast Fighting Zone.

The Beast Fighting Zone was the largest building in Shrek Academy, covering an area as large as all the teaching buildings, dormitories, and Shrek Plaza combined.

All tax revenue from Shrek City went to Shrek Academy, and one-third of it was invested into the Beast Fighting Zone, which showed just how important the Beast Fighting Zone was to Shrek Academy.

"You must be Song Mu. Good lad, I've heard of you before. Your martial soul can actually capture soul beasts? If this old man had a martial soul like yours, that would be wonderful."

Inside the office of the Beast Fighting Zone elder, a robust old man reached out to pat Song Mu on the shoulder, speaking to him with a face full of smiles.

Du Weilun, standing to the side, spoke up: "Elder Gong, I've come this time to have Song Mu test his martial soul."

The robust old man was named Gong Changlong, also known as the Beast King. He was a Shrek elder specifically in charge of the Beast Fighting Zone and had spent most of his life dealing with soul beasts.

Although Elder Gong had never met Song Mu before, he felt a great deal of affinity for a soul master whose martial soul could capture soul beasts.

"Alright, this old man would also like to see how this lad captures soul beasts."

Upon hearing this, Elder Gong seemed quite excited; the idea of using a martial soul to capture soul beasts held a great attraction for him.

"Lad Song, what age of soul beast can you capture?"