Up So Early

Gongyang Mo's Rainbow Dragon Martial Soul was one of the strongest support-type Beast Martial Souls, powerful enough to rival the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

But like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, his Rainbow Dragon Martial Soul had its limits.

Once he possessed all seven colors—once he reached seven rings—advancing any further would be extremely difficult.

So in a team battle, the advantage of having a Rainbow Dragon Spirit Master who could rival the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was obvious.

After the friendly match, Xuan Zi organized a second round, this time swapping the team members. The losing side still had to shout, "I'm a pig!"

As luck would have it, whichever side Gongyang Mo joined won. In other words, he never had to say "I'm a pig" once.

Watching Gongyang Mo laugh, Yue Ling smiled with relief, genuinely happy for his friend.

Keeping his abilities hidden here would be the stupidest choice. Only by showing what he could do would he earn the higher-ups' attention and the resources he needed.

Come to think of it, why has my teacher been away from the academy for so long? Forget it. I won't press him. He'll tell me when the time comes.

Evening fell, bringing waves of gentle breeze.

Gongyang Mo had to get up early the next day. Yue Ling switched off the dormitory light and drifted into a deep sleep, still lost in thought.

The Sea God Pavilion.

Dressed in white, Xuan Zi stood before a reclining chair. A sharp glint flashed in his dark eyes as he spoke softly.

"Evil Soul Master spies have appeared around Shrek. They won't reveal a thing about the organization behind them, no matter what the interrogators try."

"If they dare show themselves near the academy, there must be something