Qin Feng stared at the pill, its effects rising in his mind.
It was like the legendary treasure that cleansed and reforged the body, capable of deeply tempering a Martial Soul.
Most importantly, it had a high chance of causing a Martial Soul Mutation—and the mutation was guaranteed to be beneficial!
Not only that, once he took the pill, his descendants would surely inherit the strongest of his Martial Souls.
It was a peerless treasure capable of changing the very inheritance of his bloodline.
Without a moment's hesitation, Qin Feng tilted his head back and swallowed the Spirit Marrow Cleansing Pill.
The pill melted on his tongue, turning into a scalding stream of warmth that rushed down his throat and straight into his dantian.
Then—
An utterly violent surge of energy exploded inside his body.
Qin Feng grunted. Every bone in his body seemed to crack and pop, as if being reforged.
Behind him, the phantom of the Golden Dragon appeared, beyond his control.
Under the cleansing pill's power, its brilliant golden scales grew even more dazzling.
A faint layer of dark-gold sheen even began to emerge.
The immense dragon's might swept through the entire courtyard like a tsunami.
Fortunately, Qian Daoliu had already set up a barrier to seal off the aura, so no one else in Spirit City was alarmed.
The transformation lasted for nearly half an hour.
When the pill's power had finally been absorbed in full, Qin Feng snapped his eyes open.
A dazzling golden light shot from his eyes, and even the surrounding space rippled.
[ Ding! Martial Soul Mutation successful. Congratulations, Group Leader! You have acquired two brand-new talents! ]
[ Talent One: Ultimate Dragon Transformation! When activated, all attributes are instantly doubled! ]
[ Talent Two: Heart of Nirvana! When the host is on the brink of death, it can trigger a full-health revival! (Note: This talent has an extremely long cooldown. Use with caution.) ]
At the system's announcement, Qin Feng sucked in a sharp breath.
He stared at the descriptions of the two talents, his heart pounding.
"Double all attributes? This is an outrageously powerful divine skill!"
Qin Feng couldn't help exclaiming.
His foundation was already incredibly solid, and fighting above his level was as easy as drinking water.
With Ultimate Dragon Transformation on top of that, the combat power he unleashed would make any opponent despair!
As for Heart of Nirvana, it was an invaluable treasure that gave him another life!
A full-health revival on the brink of death—what an absurdly powerful trump card for staying alive!
Though it had a long cooldown, at a critical moment it could absolutely turn the tide and deliver a decisive blow!
Qin Feng let out a long breath, calming his surging emotions.
He stood up, feeling the seemingly inexhaustible power coursing through him.
With this strength, he could do more than just take on the younger generation.
Even if he faced a powerful veteran, he could still hold his own.
"Even against Qian Renxue, that haughty heir to the Angel Godhood, I've got plenty of confidence now!"
Qin Feng flashed a self-assured smile.
He brushed off dust that wasn't even there.
"Fine. I've stayed in Spirit City long enough."
"If that old geezer is so eager to make me his granddaughter's husband, then it's time I set out and met my future wife."
Qin Feng strode out of the courtyard, eagerly anticipating the journey to Heaven Dou City.
Meanwhile—
Elsewhere—
The atmosphere in the shabby inn room was gloomy.
Dean Flender sat in a battered wooden chair, brow furrowed as he sighed again and again.
"This is a real problem."
Flender picked up the cheap tea on the table and took a sip, his face full of worry.
"The Spirit Hall will soon be holding the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament."
"This is the perfect chance for the Little Monsters to make a name for themselves."
"But Shrek Academy doesn't even have proper registration. To put it plainly, we're just some backwater academy!"
"We don't even have a spot in the tournament. What are we supposed to do?"
Flender scratched at his already sparse hair, looking deeply troubled.
Yu Xiaogang, standing nearby, remained as unruffled as ever.
With his hands behind his back, he raised his head and spoke in a grandiose tone:
"Flender, there's no need to worry so much."
"As the Grandmaster widely recognized by the Soul Master World, I still have some influence."
Yu Xiaogang looked at everyone with complete confidence.
"The three members of the Education Committee at Heaven Dou Royal Academy have always held my theories in high regard."
"We can take the Shrek Seven Devils to Heaven Dou Royal Academy for an exchange."
"Once they've seen the children's exceptional talents—"
"Borrow a chicken to lay an egg and secure a tournament spot? That won't be difficult at all."
At Yu Xiaogang's confident words,
the Shrek Seven Devils, who had been feeling down, immediately saw hope flare in their eyes.
They exchanged glances, all of them excited and eager.
Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
It was reputed to be the number-one advanced Soul Master Academy in the Heaven Dou Empire!
It was filled with the children of the rich and powerful.
But when it came to real strength, these Little Monsters weren't about to bow to anyone.
"Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"
Dai Mubai stroked his chin, a lecherous glint flashing in his mismatched eyes.
He lowered his voice and nudged the chubby Ma Hongjun beside him, waggling his eyebrows.
"A top academy like that must be full of pampered noble young ladies."
"Bet there are plenty of pretty girls waiting for us to go check them out!"
At that, Ma Hongjun nearly started drooling. He followed up with a lecherous chuckle.
But Zhu Zhuqing, seated in the corner, felt sick at Dai Mubai's words.
She shot him a cold glance, then turned her gaze toward the night sky outside the window.
The night was deep, the stars scattered across the sky.
Without meaning to, Zhu Zhuqing's mind returned to that domineering golden figure.
Qin Feng, who had shattered a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast with one punch and rescued her from certain doom.
Compared to Qin Feng, Dai Mubai was nothing but filth in a gutter!
"If I can go to Heaven Dou City..."
Zhu Zhuqing pressed her red lips together, her small hand clutching the hem of her clothes.
That strange feeling in her heart seemed to be growing wildly.
"Would I get another chance to see him?"
She secretly hoped so. For once, a tender glimmer of hope shone in her usually cool eyes.
As the night deepened, Spirit City fell silent.
In his courtyard, Qin Feng methodically checked the things he needed to bring for tomorrow's journey.
A faint waft of fragrance drifted into the courtyard on the breeze.
Hu Liena stepped lightly and appeared silently behind Qin Feng.
The girl had clearly dressed with care that night. Her tight, pale-purple dress showed off her stunning curves, while her long, shapely legs peeked out from beneath the hem.
Hearing the footsteps, Qin Feng turned around.
"Why are you up in the middle of the night? What brings you here?"
Qin Feng looked at the girl before him, her whole body radiating bewitching charm, and teased her with a smile.
Hu Liena didn't answer. She simply fixed her bright, limpid eyes on Qin Feng.
"What do you think, little brother..."
"Do you want to kiss me?"