Chapter 268: Defying the Heavens
Heaven Dou City, within Blue Tyrant Academy.
Since Flender and the others had yet to arrive, Blue Tyrant Academy remained Blue Tyrant Academy—it had not merged with Shrek Academy.
This was an advanced soul master academy that only admitted commoner soul masters. Most of its students, upon graduation, chose to stay at the academy and become teachers.
At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong were studying at Blue Tyrant Academy. There was no other option for them. Since they had not taken any immortal herbs, their soul power levels were only in their thirties.
Ordinarily, they could have graduated from any advanced soul master academy, and the same applied to Blue Tyrant Academy. However, they were simply too young, so staying in the academy to continue their studies for the time being was reasonable.
"Alright, Kong, you brat. You came straight here for my students and completely forgot about your aunt, didn't you?"
Liu Erlong spoke with mock indignation, though the joy on her face was evident.
"Aunt Erlong."
Sister Yan greeted her, while Kong merely rolled his eyes. If Zhu Zhuqing weren't here, he wouldn't have bothered coming to see this "dangerous" aunt at all.
Hearing Sister Yan's address, Liu Erlong was momentarily stunned before realizing what it meant. She smiled knowingly and looked at Dugu Yan.
"Yan, so you and Kong are finally together. This brat has always been dense—he doesn't understand a girl's heart sometimes. You'll have to be patient with him."
"If he ever bullies you, just tell me. I'll make sure to scold him for you!"
"Ah…"
Dugu Yan's face instantly turned red. She clearly had a different understanding of the word "bully." She quickly waved her hands and laughed nervously.
"Thank you, Aunt Erlong, but Kong is very good to me. He won't bully me."
After saying that, she lowered her gaze, her eyes shifting uneasily as her face remained flushed.
Liu Erlong: "???"
Wait… why was she blushing?
What was going on?
Liu Erlong was momentarily bewildered. But since Dugu Yan had said so, Kong must be treating her well.
She glanced at Kong—this brat was really something. Even with one girl already, he still ended up with Dugu Yan. Then again, the two of them had grown up together, childhood sweethearts, so it was only natural for them to end up together.
"Hmph, if my man dared to act like this, I'd break his legs!"
Liu Erlong muttered inwardly.
Since Kong was her nephew, having so many girls attracted to him and forming relationships was a good thing in her eyes. But if she were in that situation, she would never accept it!
"Aunt Erlong, let's not talk about me. You're already at an age where you should be settling down, and the second-in-command is really worried about you!"
Kong sighed dramatically. These older women were so concerned about others when they hadn't even figured out their own affairs.
Liu Erlong was already over forty. Because of that ridiculous situation with Yu Xiaogang, she was still single. Poor Yu Luomian—he had been waiting and waiting…
"At my age…"
As soon as Kong said those words, Liu Erlong was struck as if by lightning. She froze in place, her lips parted slightly as if wanting to say something but unable to find the words.
Now that she thought about it, she really was getting older.
But… she didn't look old at all! She still seemed like a woman in her twenties!
By the time she snapped out of her daze, Kong, Dugu Yan, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong had already disappeared.
"Kong!!!"
This nephew of hers was infuriating!
Who talked to their aunt like that?!
If he hadn't run off so fast, she would have made him taste her "fist of love"!
Though… she probably wasn't strong enough to actually beat him anymore.
"I suppose I really have moved on from that past… and considering my age, maybe I should find someone?"
After a long moment, Liu Erlong fell into deep thought.
—
Meanwhile, Kong followed Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing back to the dormitories.
Although Blue Tyrant Academy only admitted commoners, that didn't mean it was poor. On the contrary, it was incredibly wealthy.
Being able to establish an academy in Heaven Dou City alone spoke volumes. In fact, in the original timeline, even the Five Elemental Academies—Divine Wind, Blazing Fire, Tianshui, Thunderclap—came begging for refuge here five years later. That showed just how powerful Blue Tyrant Academy really was.
After all, those elemental academies had centuries of history!
The primary reason for this was the backing of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the silent support of Yu Luomian.
Otherwise, how could a mere Soul Sage like Liu Erlong possibly sustain such a massive academy?
Academies without financial backing should end up like Shrek Academy…
"Kong, I have great news for you! I've reached level 34! Impressive, right?"
Ning Rongrong stood with her hands on her hips, looking smug. She had long since changed her mindset—not comparing herself to the monstrous talent that was Kong, but instead measuring herself against her peers.
For her age, and considering her role as a support-type soul master, reaching level 34 was indeed an incredible feat.
At the very least, when Ning Fengzhi was her age, his soul power wasn't as high as hers!
Ning Fengzhi: "My dear daughter, you are truly filial!"
Kong thought for a moment before giving a helpless smile.
"Impressive. With this soul power level, Young Miss Rongrong has already surpassed 99.99% of her peers."
He wasn't just trying to flatter her—it was simply the truth.
At fourteen years old, being a level 34 support-type Tool Soul Elder put her above most geniuses her age.
Oscar had only broken through to Soul Elder at fourteen, and even then, it was partly due to a lack of resources.
"Hehe…"
Ning Rongrong giggled foolishly. As if something suddenly came to mind, she continued,
"Zhuqing has been working really hard too! She's already at level 36!"
"Oh, right, Kong, what level are you now?"
When the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament ended, Kong had been at level 85, a Soul Douluo. Given his monstrous talent, he was probably level 86 by now.
That was exactly what Ning Rongrong assumed.
She used to believe that breakthroughs became increasingly difficult in the later stages of cultivation.
That rule applied to almost everyone—except Kong.
Ever since she witnessed firsthand how easily he broke through as if it were as simple as drinking water, she had discarded that belief.
People had different physiques. A monster like Kong couldn't be bound by common sense!
"Level 86."
"Just as I expected!"
Hearing Kong's response, Ning Rongrong once again looked smug, as if she had been the one to break through.
Zhu Zhuqing exchanged a glance with Kong and smiled without saying anything.
Despite talking about herself, Ning Rongrong hadn't forgotten to mention her best friend. This kind of deep friendship touched Zhu Zhuqing's heart.
This was also why she had told Kong that they should keep their relationship a secret for now.
Ning Rongrong: "Wait… am I the clown here?"
"Speaking of soul power levels, part of the reason I came this time is related to that."
Zhu Zhuqing was Kong's woman—helping his wife get stronger was only natural.
As for Ning Rongrong… well, she could be included as a bonus.
"Kong, are you going to guide us in cultivation?"
Ning Rongrong's eyes sparkled with excitement.
If Kong was going to give them pointers, then advancing quickly wouldn't be a problem!
(End of Chapter)
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