"The speed of rank 96 really is different from rank 95."
Yan Shaozhe activated his Dimmed Bright Phoenix Martial Soul and traveled at full speed.
The further increase in his speed after his breakthrough put him in a much better mood.
"Ten of the twenty people who set out should have finished hunting their soul rings by now. I wonder whether Elder Xuan managed to get that hundred-thousand-year soul ring."
"But there probably wasn't enough time. Still, that's fine. After I encountered Di Tian, Elder Xuan should have evacuated with all the teachers and students."
"Ten is enough, though. Ten high-age soul rings, plus my breakthrough to rank 96, will definitely give Teacher a pleasant surprise."
Yan Shaozhe flew toward Shrek Academy as he imagined the future. His rank-96 speed was faster than ever, and before long, he spotted Shrek City in the distance.
"Huh?"
Yan Shaozhe noticed a familiar, graceful figure not far from Shrek City.
The figure wore a Sea God Pavilion uniform. When he flew closer, he saw that it was Cai Mei'er, the wife with whom he spent his days.
At that moment, Cai Mei'er's face was filled with anxiety.
"Mei'er, what's wrong? Were you worried about me? Don't worry, I'm fine, and I have a surprise for you!"
The moment he saw his wife, Yan Shaozhe flew over. He could hardly wait to share the good news with her.
"Yan Shaozhe, you finally dragged your damned self back!"
The instant she saw Yan Shaozhe, Cai Mei'er's anger soared to the heavens.
"Don't be angry, Mei'er. Haven't I come back alive and well? Here's some good news: I've broken through to rank 96!"
Yan Shaozhe wasn't angry either and spoke with a broad grin.
"Rank 96! Is this something your breakthrough to rank 96 can solve?