The next day!
One by one, figures began to gather on the Shrek Academy square. Flender, Yu Xiaogang, Oscar, Ma Hongjun, Tang San, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Dai Mubai, who had just recovered from his severe injuries, arrived. Dai Mubai's face was still pale, and the two crisscrossing scars on his body were now fully healed.
At that moment, a sharp sword cry echoed from the distance. Soon after, a flying sword could be seen cutting through the air.
As it approached, Chen Yuan and Ning Rongrong jumped down from the sword. Chen Yuan retracted his martial soul and said with a light smile:
"Headmaster, I've brought Rongrong to school. I hope we're not late for today's class."
As soon as they appeared, two people's eyes lit up with intense emotions.
The first was Dai Mubai, whose eyes were filled with resentment and hatred. He loathed Chen Yuan and Ning Rongrong.
The second was Yu Xiaogang, whose eyes burned with desire and curiosity. He wanted to know how Chen Yuan had achieved his soul ring configuration of one yellow and two purple rings.
Chen Yuan seemed to sense something and immediately turned his gaze to Dai Mubai. Noticing the resentment and hatred in Dai Mubai's eyes, Chen Yuan's expression remained calm, but his eyes grew colder. If Dai Mubai refused to change his ways, Chen Yuan wouldn't hesitate to take action again and eliminate him for good. He wasn't afraid of the Star Luo royal family.
The atmosphere grew tense. Ma Hongjun and Oscar, standing beside Dai Mubai, quickly stepped in to stop him.
Ma Hongjun hurriedly advised:
"Big Brother Dai, don't act rashly. We can't afford to provoke him. Your injuries have just healed, and you couldn't beat him before. Now, you're even less of a match for him."
Oscar also chimed in:
"Yeah, Big Brother Dai. Although Fatty's words aren't pleasant, he's genuinely looking out for you."
Dai Mubai, momentarily overwhelmed by anger, was reminded of Chen Yuan's terrifying strength by Ma Hongjun and Oscar's words. Fear and apprehension took over, and he lowered his head without saying a word. His fists clenched and unclenched several times, but he quickly relaxed. He wasn't a particularly courageous person to begin with, which was why he had fled to the Heaven Dou Empire, indulging in nightly revelries instead of facing his elder brother back home.
Seeing the situation take a turn, Flender quickly stepped forward and said:
"Haha, you're not late. Today's class hasn't started yet. Let me introduce you."
"The person beside me is Yu Xiaogang, known as Master. He's the foremost theorist in the soul master world today. He's also Tang San's teacher, which means Tang San is his direct disciple. His understanding of soul masters and martial souls is unmatched by almost anyone on the continent."
"From now on, he'll be involved in our teaching, setting training requirements and guiding your cultivation."
As Flender finished speaking, everyone's attention turned to Yu Xiaogang. Flender had skillfully shifted the focus and introduced Yu Xiaogang to the group.
Moreover, what Flender said was indeed impressive. Terms like "foremost theorist in the soul master world" and "unmatched understanding of soul masters and martial souls" were quite exaggerated.
The only one who remained unfazed was Chen Yuan. After Dai Mubai lowered his head, Chen Yuan stopped paying attention to him. When Flender introduced Yu Xiaogang, Chen Yuan merely glanced at him. Knowing Yu Xiaogang's true capabilities, Chen Yuan wasn't fooled by Flender's grand claims.
He turned to Ning Rongrong and said:
"Rongrong, go ahead. These are all geniuses around your age. Study well here and see how much you can improve."
Ning Rongrong nodded firmly, clenching her small fists and saying seriously:
"I understand, Brother Chen Yuan. Back in the sect, I always wanted to play and didn't realize there were so many talented people outside. Now, I'll focus on cultivating and won't be as carefree as before."
After speaking, she walked briskly forward and stood beside Zhu Zhuqing, the only person she felt she could befriend.
Yu Xiaogang had been watching the two of them. After Ning Rongrong joined the group, he focused on Chen Yuan. With his hands behind his back, he spoke like a charlatan:
"Young man, I see that you possess extraordinary talent and a rare martial soul, the Seven Kill Sword. Your soul power has also reached a considerable level. Although you're not a student of this academy, I can make an exception and allow you to stay. I'll give you some guidance to help you become even stronger."
Of course, Yu Xiaogang wasn't genuinely offering to guide Chen Yuan out of kindness. He wanted to uncover the secret behind Chen Yuan's ability to absorb soul rings beyond the limit. If Chen Yuan was willing to share the secret, Yu Xiaogang wouldn't mind offering some guidance. After all, Chen Yuan was highly talented, and Yu Xiaogang valued talent.
After hearing this, Chen Yuan found it both amusing and ridiculous. Yu Xiaogang, of all people, dared to offer him guidance? He decided to play along:
"Oh? Then, Master, could you tell me in which direction I should train?"
Yu Xiaogang naturally understood that this was a test of his expertise. However, a young brat daring to test him? It was clear Chen Yuan didn't take him seriously. A hint of arrogance flashed in Yu Xiaogang's eyes as he said solemnly:
"You're a battle soul master, and your martial soul is the Seven Kill Sword, known as the number one offensive martial soul in the world. Naturally, your training should focus on combat. Combat requires a strong body, so the first thing you need to train is your physical endurance. You should start with weighted running without using soul power."
"In addition, tell me all your soul skills. I'll design a combat style for you based on your soul skills to improve your fighting techniques. To help you become stronger, you must not hide anything from me."
"Haha…"
Chen Yuan threw his head back and laughed. After laughing, his demeanor shifted. He stood tall and straight, like a sharp sword. His face showed a hint of boldness, but more than that, confidence. The breeze ruffled his hair, and his sleeves fluttered slightly, exuding an air of ease. He spoke calmly, his voice carrying a subtle hint of mockery:
"Master, you must be joking. These are just the most basic training methods. I don't need to repeat them. Before I was six, I began tempering my body. After six, I practiced with the sword every day, gradually increasing the weight of the sword. To this day, a 64-pound greatsword feels weightless in my hands. I can handle heavy objects as if they're light and light objects as if they're heavy. Weighted running is useless to me."
"As for combat, my previous sparring partner was my teacher. I honed my combat skills under a Titled Douluo. I fear no opponent. However, recently, I've been contemplating a killing move from my family's inherited techniques—**Unity of Man and Sword**. Once mastered, it can double my attack power. I wonder, Master, could you offer some guidance on this?"
After Chen Yuan finished speaking, Yu Xiaogang's face turned pale, then red. What did this mean? Was Chen Yuan saying that his guidance was only the most basic training, something not even worth considering? And what was this Unity of Man and Sword? Yu Xiaogang had no idea what that was.
Everything he knew came from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family and the Spirit Hall. As a Great Soul Master who had never even absorbed a thousand-year soul ring, anything remotely advanced was beyond his understanding.
(End of Chapter)
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