Time was like a nursing woman's milk: keep squeezing, and it would run dry.
In the blink of an eye, another few years had passed on the Douluo Continent.
There was less than half a year left before the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Dueling Tournament.
But the atmosphere across the continent was already thick with anticipation, and many merchants and tourists had begun flocking to Mingdu in the Sun Moon Empire.
Every academy and sect was making its final preparations, gearing up to achieve dazzling results at the tournament.
Not only could they spread their academy's or sect's fame far and wide, but they could also make a name for themselves in a single battle!
Emerald Lake, Star Dou Forest.
This was the Emerald Swans' territory. Several islands of varying sizes dotted the lake, covered in oddly shaped trees whose leaves gleamed like emeralds in the sunlight.
Emerald Swans were a rare sight in the Star Dou Forest, but here, they could be seen in flocks.
By the lakeshore.
"Honestly, Xiao Yuan, could you stop being so lazy?"
"Qiu'er and Xiao Xiao are still in seclusion. Why have you slipped out to slack off again?"
Bi Ji poked Lu Yuan's forehead as she held him in her lap, her voice exasperated.
With his head resting on Bi Ji's soft thighs, Lu Yuan narrowed his eyes in contentment, utterly unconcerned by her reproach.
"Oh, come on, Sister Bi Ji. I'm already a Soul Douluo. Every level from here on requires an ocean of soul power. Even if I stay in seclusion, I won't gain many levels. I might as well come out for some fresh air."
"That may be true, but do you realize those little soul beasts copy you every time you slack off?"
Lu Yuan opened