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"Haha, it's been a while, everyone."
Li Luochen's hearty laughter echoed as the Shrek team noticed him suddenly appear in front of them, having just been in the sky moments ago.
The Shrek team lowered their heads and finally saw Li Luochen.
Li Luochen walked straight toward Dugu Yan and casually draped his arm over her shoulder.
"Yanzi, how did the first trial go? How many steps did you reach? Let me guess—400 steps? Hahaha!"
Li Luochen's current demeanor felt off to the others in the Shrek Academy. His behavior seemed unusually carefree. Although he had always been somewhat playful, after reaching the Title Douluo level, he had grown much colder and more dignified. Why was he suddenly back to his old self?
However, Oscar and Ma Hongjun recognized the youthful, lively side of their teenage brother Chen Ge.
"Tch, this lady has already passed the first trial! Did your seclusion fry your brain? You've been in there for a whole year!"
Dugu Yan swatted Li Luochen's hand away, silently muttering in her heart, 'What's with the shoulder hug? It's like we're bros or something.'
"Huh? What? I've been in seclusion for a year? And you've all finished your trials?"
Li Luochen felt like he might not have woken up yet. How could they have all passed already?
Using his mental energy, Li Luochen scanned the group and realized that everyone's soul power had significantly increased.
- Dugu Yan: Level 93, Title Douluo
- Zhu Zhuqing: Level 84, Agility Attack-Type Battle Soul Douluo
- Ye Lingling: Level 84, Support Healing-Type Tool Soul Douluo
- Ma Hongjun: Level 84, Strong Attack-Type Battle Soul Douluo
- Bai Chenxiang: Level 66, Agility Attack-Type Battle Soul Emperor
- Oscar: Level 79, Food-Type Tool Soul Sage
- Ning Rongrong: Level 73, Support-Type Tool Soul Sage
- Yu Tianxin: Level 76, Strong Attack-Type Battle Soul Sage
- Yang Wu: Level 75, Strong Attack-Type Battle Soul Sage
- Niu Dun: Level 75, Strong Attack-Type Battle Soul Sage
- Jing Ling: Level 72, Agility Attack-Type Battle Soul Sage
- Huang Yuan: Level 72, Strong Attack-Type Battle Soul Sage
- Jiang Zhu: Level 69, Healing-Type Tool Soul Emperor
- Dai Mubai: Level 64, Strong Attack-Type Battle Soul Emperor
After carefully sensing everyone's soul power, Li Luochen fully understood the situation.
It was as if they had all undergone a complete transformation.
"It seems you've all made tremendous progress—one Title Douluo, three Soul Douluos, seven Soul Sages, and three Soul Emperors. Excellent, very excellent.
It looks like you've all gained significant growth here. With this, I can leave with peace of mind."
Li Luochen genuinely expressed his feelings.
"? Leave? Why are you leaving?"
Zhu Zhuqing suddenly exclaimed. She had been standing by Li Luochen's side, thinking about having a private chat with him later.
"Naturally, I need to seek out my own divine trial. There's no trial for me on the Sea God Island; my trial lies elsewhere. I came here only to take advantage of the environment for cultivation.
A year is enough time for you all to adapt to this place. With Yanzi protecting you, even hundred-thousand-year soul beasts won't pose a threat. Focus on your trials without worry.
As for me, I'm heading off to begin my own trial—a place suited only for me. Hopefully, the next time we meet, you'll all have reached the Title Douluo level."
Li Luochen's words ignited an intense drive within the Shrek Academy members.
"Yes! ×N"
"If that's the case, then let's disperse."
Li Luochen dismissed the group. However, Dugu Yan, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ye Lingling stayed behind, following him to the foot of the Sea God Mountain.
"Hey, I'll stay on the Sea God Island for two more days before heading to the City of Slaughter to kill the King of Slaughter and obtain the Trial of the Nine Tests from the God of War.
Zhuqing, Lingling, you just need to accompany your older sister Yanzi through her trials. Her trials are the most critical. Be mindful of Bo Saixi, but don't worry too much.
The key to the Sea God's inheritance lies with the Sea God herself. As the Great Priestess, she can't interfere much. In reality, Yanzi's main reliance will be on you two.
After all, you're sisters. Also, most of the sea soul beasts in the ocean aren't worth worrying about—Yanzi's current strength can sweep them aside. The only one to watch out for is the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, which has nearly a million years of cultivation.
Be careful—it's even stronger than Bo Saixi, so proceed with caution."
Li Luochen went over all the important details about the Sea God Island.
"Mm, you be careful too," Dugu Yan said.
Ye Lingling hugged Li Luochen tightly, her eyes red and swollen. Li Luochen patted her back to comfort her.
Then, turning to Zhu Zhuqing, he said, "Zhuqing, you've made the most progress. You've already surpassed Hongjun, and your cultivation has reached Level 84.
I'm truly happy for you. You're a strong girl—I trust you completely. Your older sister Yanzi tends to get carried away, so try to keep her grounded.
Also, there's a sea soul beast called the Evil Tiger Whale King with ten-thousand years of cultivation. You can hunt it for your ninth soul ring.
The Evil Tiger Whale clan is the natural enemy of the guardian beast of the Sea God Island—the Demon Soul Great White Shark. You can ally with the Demon Soul Great White Shark clan. Their king is a hundred-thousand-year soul beast and can communicate.
That's all I have to say. Protecting yourselves is the most important thing."
"Mm, you be careful too. Yanzi mentioned that the City of Slaughter isn't a good place—you need to stay safe," Zhu Zhuqing said, her voice trembling and her eyes red.
"Mm, I will," Li Luochen nodded in agreement.
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Meanwhile, Spirit Hall City, Hall of Douluo
The Hall of Douluo stood at the very peak of the Spirit Hall's Divine Mountain, exuding an aura of dominance as if at the pinnacle of the world. Compared to the Pope's Hall, the Hall of Douluo was smaller. However, it enshrined the titles of all Title Douluos.
The Hall of Douluo wasn't adorned with any extravagant decorations. It was constructed entirely of ancient stone, but upon closer inspection, a faint golden glow emanated from the stones. Touching them revealed a strange energy flowing through one's palm.
At the center of the Hall of Douluo stood a statue—a towering, ten-meter-tall golden figure with three pairs of wings spread wide behind its back. In its hands, it held a massive golden sword pointing toward the heavens. Most peculiarly, a faint golden flame seemed to swirl around the sword.
At this moment, a person knelt quietly before the colossal statue. She was neither a newly titled Douluo nor the master of the Hall of Douluo. Yet, due to her unique identity, she was permitted to remain here, kneeling before the highly symbolic six-winged angel statue.
Her wavy hair cascaded down her back, reaching the floor. Her hands were clasped in a peculiar gesture—thumbs interlocked, index fingers touching, and the remaining six fingers spread apart, resembling the wings of a six-winged angel.
Her delicate face was filled with reverence, her eyes closed. A faint halo perpetually enveloped her.
This person was Qian Renxue. After Li Luochen's group departed for the Sea God Island, she arrived at the Spirit Hall with her four children.
Knowing that Dugu Yan might receive the Sea God's Nine Trials, she also prepared to undergo the divine trial of the Angel God.
Currently, Li Luochen's four children were being raised by Bibi Dong and Hu Liena. Bibi Dong still adored children, except for the younger Qian Renxue. Every time Qian Renxue witnessed Bibi Dong's maternal affection, she couldn't help but feel envious.
"Has your heart calmed down?" A solemn yet calm voice echoed through the Hall of Douluo.
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