The shores of Poseidon Lake, which had previously been experiencing terrifying fluctuations in spirit power, were now starting to calm down.
On the shore, Wang Feng, Wang Dong, and Huo Yuhao were standing.
While they were talking, from a distance, deep within Poseidon Lake, dozens of figures arrived with incredible speed. In just a few seconds, they landed on the shore.
Wang Feng lifted his head and saw the dozens of figures that had just arrived from the depths of Poseidon Lake. They flew with astonishing speed, as if leaping through space and time, and within a few blinks of an eye, they had landed on the shore.
Among these figures was Master Li, who had used the Martial Soul of the Tree of Life to heal their entire class yesterday.
An elderly man dressed in white stepped forward in the air, seemingly floating effortlessly. Each of his steps felt light but left ripples of energy resonating with the surrounding world. There was no immense pressure emanating from his body, but that was precisely what made Wang Feng cautious—because it meant this man had complete control over his power.
Wang Feng stopped moving. He knew very well that this person was extremely strong. He was most likely a Titled Douluo.
The elderly man waved his hand, and a red figure floated toward him. Then, abundant spirit power flowed into the red figure's body.
The fiery spirit power within her body was immediately suppressed, revealing her beautiful and captivating face.
The woman's face was pale, and her eyes were closed.
"Master Li, please check if Xiaotao's injuries are serious," an elderly voice said.
"Yes." A middle-aged man quickly stepped forward after hearing those words. The Tree of Life, pale green in color, appeared in his palm. The tree emitted a faint green glow and began to move to heal the red figure.
"As usual, the fire and poison in the meridians have invaded, causing her to go berserk. But her life is not in danger," Master Li lowered his head and said politely.
The elderly man then ordered for the red figure to be taken back.
"That's good. By the way, please check the three students by the lake shore as well," the elderly man instructed.
The elderly man heard the roar of the Shenlong Emperor and for a moment felt some pressure as well. But since he wasn't in a state of losing consciousness and, coupled with his Titled Douluo strength, he was able to suppress the impact of the Shenlong Emperor's pressure.
"Alright, I'll go." Master Li walked toward Wang Feng. When he saw the three of them, he recognized them as members of the new class from yesterday.
But his impression ended there. After all, he was willing to help Zhou Yi just to repay the kindness Zhou Yi had shown him.
"I'll check them first." Master Li spoke in a calm and indifferent tone. Once he said this, he began checking the three of them without any explanation.
The green light from Master Li's Martial Soul, the Tree of Life, gently surrounded the bodies of Wang Feng, Wang Dong, and Huo Yuhao. Although his demeanor seemed indifferent, his technique was extremely careful and precise, like a medical expert who knew exactly what he was doing.
After a while, Master Li nodded slightly.
"There's nothing serious, just mental fatigue and a slight disturbance in the circulation of spirit power. But you all can recover after resting and a bit of spirit power therapy," Master Li explained calmly.
The three of them sighed in relief. Especially Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao, who had been worried about Wang Feng's condition after the earlier clash.
Master Li then asked something of the three of them. "Did you three see anything earlier? Like the roar of a dragon?"
Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao exchanged glances, then turned their gaze to Wang Feng.
Their expressions seemed to ask, Do you want to tell him or lie?
Seeing their behavior, Wang Feng chuckled softly. "Actually, Master, the dragon's roar came from me. More precisely, from my Martial Soul."
Master Li was taken aback. But before he could continue, the elderly man who had been tending to the red figure approached and asked directly, "Is that true, young man? Don't lie. You know the consequences if you do, right?"
Wang Feng felt an immense pressure emanating from the elderly man. He responded, "Of course, Senior. I have no reason to lie to you in this situation."
The elderly man then stared at Wang Feng with a scrutinizing look. Then, as if he suddenly remembered something, he said, "Aren't you the one who caused a commotion during the entrance exam? If I'm not mistaken, that happened because the configuration of your spirit rings was illogical."
Then he continued, "But based on the test, your Martial Soul is the Lotus of Harmony. What does that have to do with a dragon? Could it be...?" The elderly man furrowed his brows.
Wang Feng calmly replied, "Yes, just as you thought, Senior. I actually have two Martial Souls."
He actually has three Martial Souls, but telling others about only two Martial Souls is enough. Wang Feng had never heard of any Soul Master having three Martial Souls.
The old man's eyes widened, and for a moment, silence enveloped the area. Even Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao had just learned this secret.
The reason Wang Feng revealed it directly was certainly intentional. If he showcased his talent to the Academy, it would increase his value, and the Academy would provide more training resources for him.
"Two Martial Souls?" the old man muttered, as if trying to confirm what he had just heard. His voice held disbelief, and his eyes sparkled with intense interest.
Wang Feng nodded slightly. "The first one is Lotus of Harmony, as noted during the entrance exam. The second one... I have not revealed publicly."
"Show me your second Martial Soul," the old man said with a serious expression.
Wang Feng closed his eyes for a moment, and the aura around him shifted.
A gigantic golden dragon appeared behind Wang Feng. It was the Emperor Shenlong.
The Emperor Shenlong emanated an incredibly strong pressure into the surrounding environment.
The old man felt the pressure from the dragon's roar he had heard earlier, the same pressure coming from the shadow behind Wang Feng.
To make the old man more certain, Wang Feng decided to merge with the Dragon this time.
Wang Feng's aura changed drastically in an instant. Golden light enveloped his body, and the silhouette of the Emperor Shenlong slowly merged with him.
As the Emperor Shenlong fused with him, Wang Feng's appearance changed. His previously jet-black hair turned into long golden hair.
One of his eyes turned gold, while the other glowed bright red, exuding an air of authority and absolute power. A golden dragon crown appeared on his head, making him look like a newly descended ruler of the heavens.
Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao blushed upon seeing the transformation. Wang Feng now looked far more captivating than before—his appearance was almost unbelievable as that of an ordinary human.
Meanwhile, the old man and Guru Li, who were witnessing it, were both shocked by the aura emanating from Wang Feng.
The old man, with a tone full of curiosity, finally asked, "What is the name of this Martial Soul?"
Wang Feng answered calmly, "My second Martial Soul is called... Emperor Shenlong."
The old man nodded slowly, then said, "Alright. Now I'm convinced that you are the one responsible for that dragon's roar."
He stared deeply at Wang Feng, then continued with a serious tone, "I have an offer for you. Would you be willing to become a disciple of the Soul Martial Department?"
Wang Feng looked at the old man, a bit intrigued. "What will I gain if I accept this offer?"
Seeing the interest in Wang Feng's eyes, the old man smiled widely.
"I promise to give you a few things," he said. "First, we will provide you with all the appropriate Soul Bones. Second, we will help you obtain any Soul Ring you need—even a hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring. Third, you will become a disciple of the inner court."
He paused for a moment and then looked at Wang Feng seriously.
"Is that satisfactory? If you want anything else... just say it. I will try to fulfill it, as long as you are willing to join the Soul Martial Department."
Wang Feng thought for a moment. He had only been at Shrek for a few days and still knew very little about the Academy.
After some time, he said, "Can I think about it for a few days? I don't want to regret my decision."
The old man was silent for a moment, staring at Wang Feng as if assessing his words. Then slowly, a smile appeared on his face. "Of course. A decision like this should not be rushed."
He clasped his hands behind his back. "Take the time you need. How about this—I will give you one month to think it over. After one month, one of my subordinates will come to you. The time I've given you should be enough for you to make a decision."
Wang Feng nodded. "I understand."
"Good." The old man turned to Guru Li. "You and your friends can return to the dormitory. Oh, and please don't tell anyone about what happened today. I will compensate you for this."
The old man handed three green boxes to Wang Feng. Then his figure flickered, and he turned into a beam of white light as he headed into the depths of Poseidon Lake.
Guru Li also followed the old man and disappeared into the depths of Poseidon Lake.
At the lakeshore, only three people remained: Wang Dong, Huo Yuhao, and Wang Feng. A gentle breeze blew, calming them down.
Wang Feng released his Martial Soul condition. His golden hair turned back to black, and the dragon crown slowly faded away.
Wang Feng sighed and stretched his body. "Finally, it's over."
He turned to his two friends. "Let's go, or we'll be late for class."
Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong nodded, and the three of them hurried toward the academy building. After the incident, a feeling of awe grew deep inside them. But besides admiration, there was also a feeling slowly emerging in their hearts, one they didn't realize.
Whether this feeling would bring them closer together or drive them apart remained to be seen.
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Maybe the next chapter will be a bit bad and unsatisfying. I'm not good at writing something like that.
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