Chapter 77: Chapter -77 Douluo's influence.
Chapter -77.
Ning Tian looked a bit puzzled and asked, "Huh? Great-grandfather, have you met Chen Feng?"
The Sword Douluo felt a bit embarrassed, realizing that a talented Soul Respect had slipped right through his fingers. He cleared his throat and said, "Well, I caught a glimpse of this kid Chen Feng, and I must say, he's quite impressive (especially since he managed to escape from me). He's definitely a rare talent."
Ning Tian beamed as she replied, "Chen Feng is truly exceptional! His combat skills are unmatched in the outer academy of Shrek. In fact, all the boys in our class couldn't even come close to beating him..."
The Sword Douluo listened intently as Ning Tian shared everything she knew about Chen Feng, stroking his beard with a relaxed smile.
When Ning Tian described the intense battle between Chen Feng and Xu San Shi, the Sword Douluo couldn't contain his excitement. "Now that's what I call dual martial souls! This is how you really harness the power of having two martial souls!"
"If this kid stays safe and sound, in twenty years, he's bound to be one of the top powerhouses on the Douluo Continent."
While Ning Tian and the Sword Douluo were having a lively chat, Wu Feng, who was standing behind Ning Tian, felt a bit left out and bored.
In the strict hierarchy of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, Wu Feng had no chance to jump into the conversation between Ning Tian and the Sword Douluo.
Though Wu Feng was like a guardian to Ning Tian, he often felt more like just a friend. After all, with his soul power only at level twenty-five, it was clear he wasn't one of the top talents being groomed by the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School.
The real stars of the school were the descendants of the two legendary Douluos from a thousand years ago—the Seven Killing Sword and the Bone Dragon. These descendants held a status that rivaled even the sect master, and they were definitely not just companions to Ning Tian.
Perhaps Wu Feng was drawn to Ning Tian because, in such a strict environment, her warm and friendly nature was a breath of fresh air.
As Wu Feng watched the Sword Douluo and Ning Tian engrossed in their conversation, he couldn't help but let his mind wander back to Chen Feng's earlier words of advice.
Chen Feng had casually said, "Wu Feng, you're curious about my strength? Well, it's a bit early for you to know... You should really think about what 'intent' means."
At that moment, Wu Feng had been left scratching his head—what on earth is 'intent'???
Then Chen Feng's intense gaze had overwhelmed him, making him sit down on the ground. Thankfully, Chen Feng had caught him.
Calmly, Chen Feng explained, "This is 'intent.' What do you believe in? Find that and strengthen it..."
Wu Feng pondered, 'Intent, what do I believe in...'
Just as a storm of thoughts swirled in Wu Feng's mind, the conversation between the Sword Douluo and Ning Tian continued.
The Sword Douluo said to Ning Tian, "Tian'er, you should invite Chen Feng to the Treasure Appraisal Pavilion tomorrow; I want to observe him closely."
Ning Tian chuckled softly, "Great-grandfather, Chen Feng isn't really interested in me. I've invited him several times, but he just brushes me off and disappears as soon as class ends."
The Sword Douluo replied, "Just tell him that the legendary Seven Killing Sword Douluo wants to give him some guidance. I'm sure he'll come. After all, blades and swords go hand in hand; there's no one else in the Douluo Continent who can guide him like I can, not even at Shrek Academy."
Ning Tian smiled and said, "With your reputation, great-grandfather, I'm sure he'll show up."
The Sword Douluo proudly stroked his beard and said, "Alright, Tian'er, it's getting late; you should get some rest."
"Yes, great-grandfather." Ning Tian bowed and took her leave.
She gave Wu Feng a gentle pat and said, "Sister Feng, let's head back to Shrek Academy."
Not long after they left the Treasure Appraisal Pavilion, the Sword Douluo, sitting cross-legged on the ninth floor, opened his eyes, and a sharp glint flashed in his wise gaze.
In an instant, a magnificent sword appeared before him—a long, crystal-clear blue sword adorned with nine stars in various colors: yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, and red.
In the blink of an eye, the stunning sword was in the Sword Douluo's hand.
This great sword was known as the Seven Killing Sword, a top-tier weapon martial soul that could rival the Haotian Hammer.
The Seven Killing Sword measured four feet three inches long, three inches wide, with a one-foot two-inch handle, and it was entirely clear blue, resembling a crystal carving.
When the Sword Douluo summoned his martial soul, the nine soul rings that usually appeared didn't show up; instead, they merged into the sword, transforming into the nine stars on the Seven Killing Sword, reflecting the colors of the soul rings.
This was the unique ability of the Seven Killing Sword, allowing the soul rings to merge with the martial soul, enhancing its power while keeping the sword intent in check.
With a steady voice, the Sword Douluo pointed the Seven Killing Sword to the left front and called out, "Who dares to show themselves?"
"I didn't think you'd notice me, old man."
An aged voice echoed, and the Sword Douluo was taken aback to see a golden figure appear beside him. It was Elder Mu, but just a shimmering light projection.
Elder Mu stood tall and straight, radiating a brilliant golden light. Even though it was just a projection, it felt solid, transforming everything around him into a golden hue, with light elements flowing through the air.
"This incredible soul power and spatial energy—could it be a Limit Douluo?!" The Sword Douluo's eyes widened in shock.
If it were a Title Douluo at level ninety-eight, the Sword Douluo would still feel confident in facing him, but a level ninety-nine Title Douluo was a whole different story. It would be tough just to save his own skin.
Reaching level ninety-nine as a Limit Douluo required condensing two soul cores, marking a significant transformation. You could say that a level ninety-nine Limit Douluo and a level ninety-eight were in entirely different leagues.
Once someone reaches the Limit Douluo level, they gain the ability to comprehend spatial power.
The Sword Douluo never expected to encounter a Limit Douluo.
He asked solemnly, "Are you a powerful figure from Shrek Academy?"
Elder Mu's golden figure replied lightly, "Seven Killing Sword, Protector Douluo of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School? You came to Shrek Academy without even a hello? What brings you here? Surely, you're not here to poach from Shrek Academy."
The Sword Douluo chuckled awkwardly, "Elder, you flatter me. Shrek Academy and the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School have always had a good relationship; I would never do such a thing."
"That's good to hear." As soon as he finished speaking, the golden light around Elder Mu faded, and his projection flickered out of existence.
With Elder Mu gone, the Sword Douluo let out a sigh of relief; facing a Limit Douluo like Elder Mu was quite the pressure.
He gazed at the spot where Elder Mu had vanished and thought, "I didn't realize Shrek Academy had another powerhouse at the Limit Douluo level besides Elder Xuan and Elder Song."
The Sword Douluo understood that with such a strong figure at Shrek Academy, it would be impossible to meddle in their affairs.
His expression sharpened as he decided to inform Ning Tian that there was no need to invite Chen Feng anymore, and he would be heading back to the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School right away.
...
Meanwhile, in front of the freshman dormitory building at Shrek Academy, Elder Mu appeared to be just an ordinary old man, without any powerful aura. Only his squinting golden eyes hinted at his extraordinary nature.
After a few moments, he watched as the Sword Douluo visited the freshman dormitory again and then left. Finally, Elder Mu closed his eyes and quietly made his way to the Sea God Pavilion.
At the same time, in the conference hall of the Sea God Pavilion, Chen Feng had arrived and was sharing details about the attack he had experienced.
Elder Xuan, dressed in tattered beggar clothes, was furious upon hearing Chen Feng's story, tossing aside the half-eaten chicken leg in his hand. "What? Someone actually dared to attack a member of Shrek Academy in Shrek City? This is outrageous!"
The other elders nearby frowned, clearly upset that someone would have the audacity to attack a Shrek Academy member in their own city.
Just as the elders were gearing up to take action, Elder Mu's figure appeared in the center of the hall, reclining on a chair.
His aged voice resonated, "Alright, the matter has been resolved. Please take a seat. Chen Feng, come over here."
"Yes, Elder Mu."
Elder Mu patted Chen Feng's shoulder and smiled gently, "Don't worry, Chen Feng. The person who attacked you didn't mean any harm; I've already sent him away. You can relax now and take a break."
Hearing Elder Mu tell him to return, Chen Feng understood that the remaining discussions were beyond his involvement.
He bowed to Elder Mu and the other elders before stepping back.
Once Chen Feng left, discussions began in the Sea God Pavilion's conference hall.
Elder Xuan, unable to contain his curiosity, asked Elder Mu, "Elder Mu, who was it that attacked?"
Elder Mu, reclining comfortably, replied, "It was a young fellow from the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School who wields a sword. I didn't expect that the kid who was just starting out has now grown into a level ninety-seven powerhouse. Time really flies."
Elder Song, mother of Xian Lin'er, exclaimed, "A person from the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School?"
Elder Mu continued, "He must have been drawn to Chen Feng's talent and wanted to recruit him. There's no need to panic; as Chen Feng's abilities become more apparent, such incidents will become more common. While I can still hold on for a while, we should speed up the growth of the younger generation."
Hearing Elder Mu say this, the other elders in the Sea God Pavilion responded, "Elder Mu, you are the pillar of Shrek Academy..."
Elder Mu waved his hand dismissively, "Life and death are fated, and I can still hold on for another ten years, which is enough. Everyone should just focus on their own matters."
"Yes, Elder Mu."
...
Fast forward to the present.
Since the incident a month ago, Chen Feng's life has been quite peaceful, following a routine of cultivation.
As for his cultivation level, over the past month, Chen Feng hasn't managed to break through to level forty. Typically, it takes a soul master with extreme attributes about a year and a half to move from level thirty-nine to level forty, which is pretty normal.
Even with the help of the Yin-Yang technique, it's unrealistic for Chen Feng to break through in just over a month; he figures he'll need another month.
The morning sun was warm and inviting. Chen Feng absentmindedly touched the smooth surface of Ma Xiaotao, who was lying on his chest, and it felt wonderful.
Over the past couple of months, Chen Feng had grown accustomed to cultivating with Ma Xiaotao at night and waking up to her lovely face in the morning.
After sharing breakfast, Chen Feng waved goodbye to Ma Xiaotao.
Before parting, Ma Xiaotao cupped Chen Feng's face, leaving a playful red mark, and with a smile, she said, "Little husband, don't forget to come back for lunch~"
Chen Feng waved back, said his goodbyes, and headed toward the outer courtyard of Shrek Academy.
Ma Xiaotao was fierce and had a fiery temper, which most guys would find hard to handle, but Chen Feng was no ordinary guy.
At that moment, Wu Ming, who happened to be passing by, caught sight of the sweet scene between Ma Xiaotao and Chen Feng and felt a pang of envy as a single dog.
Wu Ming looked at Ma Xiaotao and said, "Xiaotao, kissing Chen Feng again? Isn't that enough for one evening?"
Ma Xiaotao flashed a charming smile, "Sister Ming, you'll understand once you find your own special someone."
Ma Xiaotao's words hit Wu Ming hard, leaving him feeling a bit down.
As he watched Ma Xiaotao walk away, he thought, "I feel like Ma Xiaotao's temper is just as fiery as mine. Why can she find a handsome guy? I want a sweet, handsome guy too..."
...
Now, three months have passed since the new students enrolled, and the intense new student assessment is just around the corner.
Chen Feng's class, Class Nine, is quite harmonious, with everyone diligently cultivating under Mu Jin's guidance.
Although Mu Jin is strict, she hasn't expelled any students.
The number of students in the class has remained steady.
However, Class One, where Huo Yuhao is, is a different story. In just three months, the number of students has plummeted to fifty. This is all thanks to their teacher, Zhou Yi, who has expelled any student who dared to argue with her or go against her teaching.
No matter how those students pleaded, it was no use. They reported to the teaching office, but it didn't change a thing. Zhou Yi was determined to get rid of them.
At that time, the entire new student group was shocked, and everyone felt that the teacher of the neighboring class had gone a bit overboard. Did she have a grudge against the students?
However, Huo Yuhao, who had the lowest cultivation level in Class One, was highly valued by Zhou Yi. Not only was he made the class monitor, but she also frequently offered him guidance.
Huo Yuhao's soul power level increased from eleven to twelve. While moving up one level in three months is quite impressive, at Shrek Academy, where geniuses abound, a soul power level of twelve placed Huo Yuhao at the bottom of the entire academy.
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