Gu Yuena Warns Qian Renxue, Suppression from a Superior Martial Soul

Shen Qingling clapped his hands.

"San, Xiao Wu, release your martial souls!"

"Yes!" they replied in unison.

A blue light flashed in Tang San's eyes. He opened his palm, and his Blue Silver King martial soul appeared, its stem thick, its leaves lush, and its appearance crystalline. Beneath his feet, one yellow and one purple soul ring rose.

Behind Xiao Wu, the phantom of a pink-blue Moon Soul Soft Bone Rabbit appeared, matching Tang San's configuration of one yellow and one purple soul ring.

"Holy crap!" the three elders exclaimed.

They cursed not because they wanted to, but because it was just too damn terrifying. A second soul ring starting at the thousand-year level was simply shocking!

Qian Renxue's small mouth parted slightly, her eyes widening involuntarily as she thought to herself:

A thousand-year soul ring. Big brother, you really do have a knack for teaching disciples. If you hadn't left back then and had taught me like this, could I have become this strong? Perhaps I would have even stepped into the Soul Emperor realm by now!

Zhilin stepped forward, staring at the Blue Silver King in Tang San's hand. "This is Blue Silver Grass? No, that's not what Blue Silver Grass looks like!"

Tang San looked at Zhilin and explained:

"This is the Blue Silver King!"

Zhilin suddenly realized, nodding repeatedly:

"The Blue Silver King, no wonder, no wonder. The Blue Silver King martial soul is a top-tier plant-type martial soul, even stronger than my own Sky Azure Vine."

Zhilin and Bai Baoshan looked at Xiao Wu's martial soul, which also did not seem to be a standard Soft Bone Rabbit.

"My martial soul is the Moon Soul Soft Bone Rabbit," Xiao Wu said with a smile.

The Moon Soul Soft Bone Rabbit!

The two men looked at each other, both feeling as though they had struck gold!

All three men looked toward Shen Qingling and Gu Yuena, a pair of enviable, celestial lovers.

"Are you two the teachers of these children?"

Shen Qingling nodded. "I am their teacher. My name is Shen Qingling, and this is my wife, Gu Yuena."

Meng Shenji excitedly grasped Shen Qingling's hands:

"Young Master Shen, please come and be a teacher at Heaven Dou Royal Academy; we are in need of talent like yours."

Being able to teach disciples to this level, Shen Qingling's strength could be imagined.

"Since the Chief says so, then I accept."

Shen Qingling had originally intended to serve as the leader of the Emperor Team, so accepting the offer now was perfectly convenient.

The smile on Meng Shenji's face grew even wider as he nodded repeatedly:

"That is wonderful! Teacher Shen choosing to join Heaven Dou Royal Academy is absolutely the wisest decision. With you here, the academy is certain to achieve great results in the future Soul Master Tournament."

He rejoiced inwardly. He had been worried about the Emperor Team lacking a capable leader, and now a powerhouse who could produce disciples with thousand-year soul rings had simply fallen into his lap.

Although Qin Ming was good, he had only recently stepped into the Soul King realm. With a better candidate available, why not take the opportunity?

Bai Baoshan stepped forward, speaking with a probing tone:

"Teacher Shen, would we have the honor of exchanging pointers with you? It would certainly be an eye-opener for us."

He was curious to see just what level of strength a teacher capable of raising such disciples had reached.

"If you wish to test my strength, that is naturally fine," Shen Qingling said in a calm tone, showing no sign of hesitation.

"Allow me." Zhilin stepped forward, a faint green light shimmering at his fingertips. "Teacher Shen, how about I handle this on your behalf? We shall stop once the point is made."

Zhilin considered himself an eighty-third-level Soul Douluo, and his control-type Sky Azure Vine was best suited for probing; it could gauge the opponent's bottom line without causing bad blood.

"Naturally, that is fine."

Shen Qingling nodded slightly and walked slowly to the center of the great hall.

Gu Yuena crossed her arms to watch the show. She knew clearly that with Zhilin's level of strength, he wouldn't even be able to touch the hem of her husband's robe. This spar was nothing more than a formality.

Seeing Shen Qingling invited to join, Qian Renxue was quite happy. This way, she would have a chance to be with her big brother.

If she joined the Emperor Team, couldn't she be taught by her big brother and make up for the regret of never having been mentored by him?

She had to think of a perfect reason.

Just as she was feeling happy, Gu Yuena walked over with elegant steps and stood before Qian Renxue. In a voice only the two of them could hear, she said coldly:

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, I do not know what you are thinking, and I know that you nobles have many tricks up your sleeves, but put away those filthy thoughts. This is my husband. If I hear even a whisper of gossip, I will show no mercy!"

Qian Renxue met Gu Yuena's gaze. She had seen all sorts of storms and waves; how could a mere threat scare her?

"Lady Shen, you are overthinking this; I have no such intentions. I was merely admiring him, but is it really appropriate for you to act this way?" Qian Renxue chuckled lightly.

She showed no fear whatsoever.

"Hmph, that is none of your concern."

Gu Yuena gave a playful smile, returned to Shen Qingling's side, linked her arm with his, and kissed him on his red lips, calling out sweetly: "Husband."

Shen Qingling shivered and looked at Gu Yuena:

"What's wrong?"

Gu Yuena shook her head:

"Nothing, I just wanted to kiss you."

Shen Qingling instinctively wanted to turn his head to check the situation, but his waist was lightly pinched by Gu Yuena. Her lowered voice reached his ear, carrying a hint of a threat:

"If you dare to look back, you'll see what's coming for you tonight."

Shen Qingling understood instantly. So, she was jealous and was deliberately asserting her dominance in front of Qian Renxue.

He smiled helplessly and obediently withdrew his gaze, focusing intently on Zhilin in the arena without sparing even a fraction of a glance to the side.

He knew Gu Yuena's temperament too well; if he truly angered her, he would definitely be the one suffering tonight.

Qian Renxue stood where she was, her fingertips clenched until they turned white, her back molars nearly ground to dust.

She watched helplessly as Gu Yuena deliberately showed off, feeling both angry and sour, as if a ball of fire were clogging her chest.

Yet, she could not lash out. At this moment, she was the Heaven Dou Empire crown prince Xue Qinghe; her identity could absolutely not be exposed, nor could she lose her composure over such a trivial matter.

She took a deep breath, slowly suppressing the turmoil in her heart, and forced herself to calm down.

What was this little provocation? There was still a long road ahead.

Hiding the emotions that were about to overflow, she put on a refined and gentle smile once more as if nothing had happened, shifting her gaze to the arena as if she were truly only concerned with the outcome of the spar.

Afterward, the group headed to the front of the Education Committee hall.

Zhilin released his Sky Azure Vine Martial Soul, and two yellow, two purple, and four black soul rings rose slowly around him. He looked at the calm-faced Shen Qingling opposite him and said in a deep voice, "Teacher Shen, forgive me!"

"Fifth soul skill, Sky Azure Frenzy Dance!"

Countless azure vines began to dance incessantly, as if performing a frenzied dance, attacking Shen Qingling.

Shen Qingling released his Blue Silver Emperor martial soul, and two purple, three black, and one red soul ring rose. As Shen Qingling moved his feet, the original Sky Azure Vines seemed to receive an order, moving forward continuously.

"A hundred-thousand-year soul ring!"

The crowd exclaimed, and the Sky Azure Vine's soul skill had actually become ineffective!

Zhilin's eyes fixed on the Blue Silver Emperor in Shen Qingling's hand!

"This martial soul!" Zhilin had a bad premonition.

"The Blue Silver Emperor, a martial soul even more powerful than the Blue Silver King!" Shen Qingling said indifferently, "Blue Silver Domain!"