"Ding! The Divine Selection System has activated. Host, please make a choice:
1. Refuse the girls' request — Reward: Hundred-Year Spirit Ring
2. Ignore them and shut the door — Reward: Primary Storage Soul Tool
3. Allow them in to cultivate together — Reward: +1 Soul Power Level
Please select within 30 seconds."
Yu Chen's eyes narrowed slightly as the familiar mechanical voice echoed in his mind. Among the three options, the first two were of little interest to him. Compared to a mere hundred-year spirit ring or a basic soul guide, the third reward — a direct increase in soul power level — was vastly more valuable.
More importantly, Yu Chen had a good relationship with both Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing. He naturally didn't mind them joining him for cultivation.
"Come in."
Glancing at the system interface, Yu Chen nodded slightly, signaling the two girls to enter.
"Thank you, Brother Chen!"
Bright smiles bloomed on both their faces as they quietly stepped inside and gently closed the door behind them. They then sat on the edge of the bed and entered a meditative state, beginning their cultivation.
Yu Chen, seeing the scene before him, couldn't help but smile slightly and shook his head. He then also sat cross-legged and entered cultivation mode.
As soon as the system's selection was completed, Yu Chen's soul power surged by one level, breaking through to Level 34.
Twelve years old. Level 34 Soul Sovereign!
Such a result would undoubtedly shock the entire continent!
Even if someone awakened their martial spirit at the standard age of six, an ordinary soul master would only be at Level 5 or 6 by this age. Even a genius with innate full soul power, without heaven-defying encounters or top-tier resources, would only reach around Level 30 with great effort.
Yet Yu Chen, blessed with twin martial souls, four ten-thousand-year soul rings, and now a dragon right-arm bone, had reached heights unfathomable to his peers.
Thanks to the [Mimicry Space], the room was isolated from outside disturbances. A faint orchid fragrance drifted from Xiao Wu and the girls, gently calming the mind and easing the soul, making cultivation even more efficient.
Time passed swiftly in serene silence.
The next morning, light broke through the windows.
"Brother Chen, thank you."
"If possible... we'd like to come practice here more often."
"Brother Chen, you're amazing. This cultivation speed even surpasses the sacred grounds of our clan!"
As Yu Chen awakened, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing approached to thank him sincerely. They put on their shoes, then looked at him again with slight reluctance before finally stepping out of the dormitory.
Due to the enhancement from the Mimicry Space, their cultivation efficiency had increased four to five times. It was no wonder they were so reluctant to leave.
Zhu Zhuqing, always known for her cold and quiet nature, had clearly started to develop feelings for Yu Chen — especially after he had saved her in the Star Dou Forest. Coupled with his unmatched talent and calm strength, he had gradually carved out a place in her heart.
Ning Rongrong, proud daughter of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, was no different. Although noble by birth, she recognized Yu Chen's identity as the heir to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan — not a bit inferior to her own. In talent, strength, and luck, Yu Chen far surpassed any peer she had ever known.
"Brother Chen, we need to get ready!"
"Master said we're heading to the Soto City Arena of Souls today!"
After the girls left, Xiao Wu woke up. She sat on the bed swinging her bare feet, her expression soft as she looked toward Yu Chen.
"Alright."
Yu Chen rubbed her head with a chuckle and went to freshen up. The two then left the dormitory together.
Outside, the rest of the Shrek team — Dai Mubai, Oscar, Tang San, and Ma Hongjun — were already waiting.
"Brother Chen!"
"Morning, Brother Chen!"
Seeing him emerge, they all respectfully greeted him. Even Ma Hongjun, ever the joker, was unusually earnest today.
Yu Chen's overwhelming display of power during the Star Dou Great Forest expedition had thoroughly convinced every one of them.
"Good morning, little monsters!"
Flander and Zao Wou-Ki soon arrived with Yu Xiaogang following behind.
"Morning, Headmaster! Morning, Master!"
The students immediately stopped their chatter and greeted their instructors.
"Everyone's here? Good. Let's move."
"There's been a rising team at the Soto City Arena. They've won every match — 100% win rate — and climbed from Black Iron straight to Bronze within days."
"They'll be your opponents."
Yu Xiaogang stepped forward, his tone serious as he addressed the group.
"100% win rate?" Dai Mubai frowned, turning to the master. "Do we know their strength?"
"No details yet," Yu Xiaogang replied. "But based on their record, they're not weak."
He glanced at Yu Chen after speaking.
"Let's go."
Yu Chen nodded lightly, showing neither surprise nor concern.
With his acknowledgment, the team departed under Flander and Yu Xiaogang's lead, heading straight for the Soto City Arena of Souls.
The Arena stood at the center of Soto City — not far from Shrek Academy.
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Upon arriving, Yu Chen's group donned masks and entered. Immediately, they were greeted by an excited crowd:
"Did you see that last match?! Their captain wiped out the enemy in one move!"
"I've earned 30 gold soul coins just betting on them the past two weeks!"
"Not surprised! That captain — the Nine Heavens Azure Dragon — is a monster!"
As the crowd gossiped excitedly, a staff member spotted Yu Chen and approached respectfully.
"Welcome! Are you the Shrek Academy team? This must be 'Nine Heavens Azure Dragon'?"
His gaze lingered on Yu Chen, clearly awed.
"That's the guy with the solo 100% win rate from Black Iron to Silver?"
"He looks so young… only about 12?"
"Unbelievable… A twelve-year-old with a record like that?!"
The bystanders were stunned. Even seasoned soul masters rarely reached such feats, let alone a child!
Yu Xiaogang frowned and asked calmly, "What's the matter?"
"Our arena manager would like to speak with you. This way, please."
The staff member bowed and gestured toward a side meeting hall, leading the group onward.
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