Warmth

After chatting with Zhao Wuji and the others, Yu Xiaofeng returned to his room.

Sitting cross-legged, he suddenly thought of his friends from his previous life, his colleagues, and the girl he had always secretly loved. He realized that his former life had been utterly unsatisfying.

Looking at the gray Soul Power within his body, Yu Xiaofeng wondered if he was afraid. Otherwise, why did he feel so miserable?

He was not dead yet. Why should he feel so miserable?

Hu Liena's figure surfaced in his mind, and he suddenly realized that his memories with her were so powerful at this moment.

Just then, he discovered that Oscar, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, Tang San, and Zhu Zhuqing were standing outside his door.

Worry was written across all seven of their faces. Hugging Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong cried, "Brother Feng will be fine, right?"

With tears blurring her eyes, Zhu Zhuqing said, "He'll definitely be fine. Among Shrek's Seven Devils, he's the strongest monster. No one can defeat him—not even a god."

"That's right. Brother Feng will definitely recover. He'll be fine. Not even a god can defeat him."

Xiao Wu spoke with a determined expression. Tang San stroked her head and said, "I can sense a strand of Soul Power in Brother Feng's body that doesn't belong to him. I believe Brother Feng can definitely overcome it."

"Give him some time, and give us some time too."

Dai Mubai said, "Little San is right. Xiaofeng took everything on himself because he didn't want us to worry. If we stay this pessimistic now, how could we possibly face Xiaofeng? I firmly believe that Yu Xiaofeng will stand again."

"Standing beside us, just like before."

Listening to the seven of them and recalling every little moment with Hu Liena, he suddenly found strength.

That strength filled his body, making him firmly believe that he could break the deadlock and defeat the Soul Power left behind by Dark Demon God.

Yu Xiaofeng's Soul Power erupted instantly. Beneath the deep-blue starry sky, countless points of starlight flickered. Then Yu Xiaofeng discovered another mysterious power that instantly covered his Rebirth Eye, leaving only darkness before him.

Yu Xiaofeng frowned. He was somewhat horrified to discover that the darkness before him had actually been caused by the gray Soul Power.

Filled with unwillingness and bolstered by everyone's faith in him, Yu Xiaofeng gritted his teeth and fused his own Soul Power with the green and gray strands of Soul Power.

A scream like a pig being slaughtered suddenly rang throughout Shrek Academy.

Yu Xiaofeng's heart-rending cries made the seven outside the door ache so badly their eyes nearly split. One by one, they clenched their fists, their eyes filled with anxiety as they wished they could bear the pain in his place.

Xiao Wu said, "Brother Feng, I believe you can definitely pull through."

Dai Mubai said, "Yu Xiaofeng, if you can't even get through this, Zhu Zhuqing will be mine."

Zhu Zhuqing shot Dai Mubai a glare.

At that moment, Ning Rongrong said anxiously, "Brother Feng, if you can pull through, then I... I'll... be your..."

Ma Hongjun roared and pounded on the door. "Brother Feng, if you can't pull through, Zhu Zhuqing will be mine, Ma Hongjun's!"

"Ah... Bang..."

Dai Mubai kicked Ma Hongjun flying. The moment his body hit the ground, Zhu Zhuqing kicked him back again.

Zhu Zhuqing then called into the room, "You stupid idiot, don't make me look down on you. If you get through this, I'll go on a date with you."

After saying that, Zhu Zhuqing's face reddened like the evening clouds. Oscar chuckled. "Sister Cat, you're already planning to go on a date with him. If you still don't come out, Boss Dai will take your place."

Listening to everyone's comfort, tears slid from the corners of Yu Xiaofeng's eyes. He strained his throat and roared, "Get the hell out of here! Who do you think I, Yu Xiaofeng, am? Do I need you idiots worrying about me? Go cultivate properly! Don't let me come out only to find that none of you have even broken through level thirty. That'd be damn embarrassing!"

Everyone listened to Yu Xiaofeng's words in silence, but they knew in their hearts that he simply did not want them to worry.

"Isn't it just level thirty? I'll definitely reach it."

Ning Rongrong left in a huff. One after another, the others departed as well. Zhu Zhuqing looked at the door and said to Yu Xiaofeng, "I'll wait for you."

Her words warmed Yu Xiaofeng's heart, and even the tearing pain no longer seemed so unbearable.

"I never thought that after coming to Douluo Continent, I would experience such warmth."

"Unfortunately, I can only keep this warmth in my heart. I, Yu Xiaofeng, will become the next Pope of Spirit Hall. Qian Daoliu, just wait for me. You want to make me your soul ring? Then let's see whose abilities are greater."

"I, Yu Xiaofeng, will become the strongest person in the history of Douluo Continent. How could I let you control me in the palm of your hand? Not even gods... can do that."

"My fate is mine, not the gods'."

Yu Xiaofeng first sighed over everyone's care and warmth, then roared inwardly as he secretly made up his mind.

Spirit Hall

"Xue'er, have you thought through the next stage of the plan?"

Bibi Dong asked.

Qian Renxue looked out the window, nodded, and said, "The next stage has already begun. Xue Luochuan will definitely die by my hand."

Qian Renxue showed no unnecessary expression as she spoke, as though killing someone was no different from crushing an ant.

"Oh? The plan has already been put into action? You're that confident?"

Bibi Dong asked in surprise.

Qian Renxue turned around and said to Bibi Dong, "If you hadn't called me back to go on a blind date with that idiot, my plan would have been carried out long ago."

"Now Xue Luochuan will probably have to live for a few more days."

Bibi Dong had not expected her daughter to put the plan into action so quickly, much less to speak with such confidence. She immediately continued, "Has Ning Fengzhi been in contact with you recently?"

"Master Ning? Not for now. But I heard that his daughter, Ning Rongrong, enrolled at Shrek Academy—the academy that idiot attends."

"I suppose Ning Fengzhi will show himself soon. There isn't much time left before the Soul Master Tournament either."

"The next stage of the plan is expected to be completed in a few years. When that time comes, I hope you can give me back my freedom."

"As for the position of Pope, I think that idiot would be suitable. If you think it's acceptable, you might as well let him take it. Besides, you personally raised Hu Liena. If she takes the position, those below her will have no objections."

Bibi Dong nodded, then said again, "Your matter with Yu Xiaofeng was your grandfather's idea. As for your relationship, you should keep it under control yourself. Whether you two can reach that point in the end will depend on your feelings over the next few years."

"Oh? So you mean... I can kill him if I want?"

Qian Renxue asked in return.

Bibi Dong nodded. "I don't know why your grandfather favors Yu Xiaofeng so much. As for me, perhaps it was merely a passing whim—or perhaps because of Nana."

Qian Renxue's eyes lit up. Rising to her feet, she said, "Then I'll kill him."