r18novel Chapter 103 of the First Person
Chapter 103 of the First Person
"But if it weren't for your impulsive actions back then, Shrek Academy wouldn't have broken ties with the Spirit Pagoda. It would be such a waste to miss such a great opportunity."
Ya Li frowned and refuted Long Yeyue's words. Hearing Ya Li not only call her "master's wife" but also contradict her point of view, Long Yeyue was furious. How dare Ya Li, an outsider, speak to her like that? It was simply outrageous!
Just as she was about to prepare herself, a cold gaze stared directly at her. Seeing the displeasure in Yun Ming's eyes, Long Yeyue immediately swallowed the words she was about to say.
"Since you can't figure it out, I'll go by myself." He Yushu lost his patience when he saw that a bunch of people had to discuss for so long even something as trivial as whether or not to go to the Spirit Pagoda.
He turned around and passed through the space, heading to the Spirit Pagoda alone.
Cai Yue'er pointed in the direction where He Yushu disappeared and looked at Yun Ming with dissatisfaction: "Brother Ming, look! What does He Yushu mean by this! Is he still one of our Shrek Academy members? Why is he rushing to the Spirit Pagoda to congratulate the Body Sect? What about the reputation of our Shrek Academy?"
"Hmph! You only dared to say a few words when Yu Shu left. Why didn't you say anything earlier! Now that she's gone, you're suddenly all excited." Zhuo Shi curled his lip, making no attempt to hide his mockery of Cai Yue'er.
Cai Yue'er immediately turned her head to look at Zhuo Shi. She couldn't deal with He Yushu, so she couldn't deal with Zhuo Shi either.
"You filthy world! Say that again if you dare."
"Fine, I'll say it! I'm not afraid of you!" Seeing the two were about to fight, the other elders quickly stepped in to stop them. Ya Li sighed, "It's come to this, so there's nothing we can do. Let Yu Shu go alone."
Yun Ming nodded: "Alright! If I go to the Spirit Pagoda, it might cause misunderstandings."
Spirit Pagoda Headquarters
As the smoke and fire gradually dissipated, a gaunt figure appeared in the air.
"Hahahaha! I, Mu Ye, have finally broken through! Let's see who dares to underestimate our Body Sect now! Chen Ran, A Heng! I'll protect you if anything happens in the future." Mu Ye vented his excitement in the air, feeling as if he had inexhaustible energy within him.
"What are you laughing at! Get down here right now! You're bringing shame to the world."
A rock suddenly fell from below and hit Muye on the head. Han Tianyi looked up at Muye angrily.
Not only did he embarrass himself, but he also dragged Chen Ran and A Heng into it. Has this cultivation made him lose his mind?
Makino scratched his head, then returned to the ground with a forced smile.
Chapter 198 The Rebel and the Final Exam of Reform
"Elder Han, I understand that Brother Mu is overjoyed. Congratulations on breaking through your limits, Brother Mu. It seems that before long, the name of the Body Sect will once again be known throughout the continent."
Qian Gu Dong Feng walked out from the side with a smile and bowed to Mu Ye.
"I must thank Brother Dongfeng for his help. I am so grateful for the place you provided for my seclusion." Mu Ye returned the gesture with a fist and palm salute to Qian Gu Dongfeng. Han Tianyi looked at Qian Gu Dongfeng with equal gratitude.
"Hahaha! It's nothing! Today, Brother Mu has broken through his limit, so we must drink until we drop!"
Qian Gu Dongfeng laughed heartily, indicating that Mu Ye shouldn't take it to heart. Now that the major powers have formed an alliance, the stronger Mu Ye becomes, the more secure their great ship will be.
Makino was the master of his own nephew, and he had no children of his own. He treated both of his disciples as his own children. Under such circumstances, it was only natural that he would offer his help.
"Definitely! I'll cook myself!" Makino nodded, ready to show off his culinary skills today. He hadn't cooked in a long time and was itching to do so.
Seeing her junior apprentice's expression, Han Tianyi could only roll her eyes helplessly. He's already a Limit Douluo, why is he still so nostalgic about being a chef?
"I'm not late, am I?" A gentle voice rang out, and He Yushu's figure slowly emerged from the space.
"Not at all! You've come at the perfect time! I was just about to thank His Majesty Xuan Yin for taking care of Chen Ran at school."
Upon seeing He Yushu, Qian Gu Dongfeng's eyes lit up. Unlike the other elders of Shrek Academy, He Yushu and Xu Xuandou had an excellent relationship.
After so many years of dealing with him, Qian Gu Dongfeng increasingly believes that He Yushu is also a traitor. But he's not the kind of person who rebels openly; he rebels covertly.
If they could snatch the other party away from Shrek Academy, Yun Ming's expression would be... Qian Gu Dong Feng trembled slightly with excitement at the thought.
He Yushu stared, his eyes twitching, at the suddenly trembling Qian Gu Dongfeng. A million questions flooded his mind. Why was this Spirit Transmission Douluo suddenly trembling? Could he be getting dementia?
Mu Ye and Han Tianyi both looked at Qian Gu Dongfeng with strange expressions. Surely, even if someone is excited, there's no need to be this agitated.
Noticing that the other three people present remained silent, Qian Gu Dongfeng realized that his behavior was somewhat inappropriate. He coughed awkwardly.
"Ahem! Oh dear, what are we still standing here for? Come on, let's go to my older brother's house now. It's been so long since I've had Brother Mu's cooking, I can't wait any longer."
"Hey! I'll let you eat your fill today! Zhenhua, Chenran, and Aheng are all here. Let's have a good get-together today."
Makino rolled up his sleeves, ready to show off in front of his two beloved students and friends today.
Arriving at Qian Gu Chen Ran's home
Zhenhua looked at Muye with a sigh, patted him on the shoulder, and said nothing. Muye smiled smugly. As longtime friends, he understood Zhenhua's meaning without him having to say it explicitly.
"Congratulations, Master, on breaking through to the Limit Douluo level. Our Body Sect will surely be carried forward in our generation."
"That's right!"
Looking at Qian Gu Chenran bowing before him, Mu Ye patted his little apprentice's head with satisfaction. He then turned to look at Aru Heng, whose eldest apprentice was currently touching his bald head, grinning broadly.
"Good! You've actually made our Body Sect shine! Come on, let your master show you his skills today."
"Wait! Wait! I haven't sat down at the table yet! Uncle Ye, wait for me!" A familiar head of silver hair appeared, and Na'er led Gu Yue and the other three into the room.
"I've been waiting for you!"
"We're not late, are we?" Leng Yulai and Leng Yaozhu walked in at that moment. Leng Yaozhu asked with a smile.
"You've come at the perfect time! I'll go prepare right now!" Once everyone was present, Makino went into the kitchen to prepare the feast.
Looking at the scene of clinking glasses and laughter before her, Gu Yue felt a mix of emotions. It seemed that not all of humanity was sordid and corrupt; there was beauty among them too.
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next day
The other students in Class 1, Grade 1, greeted Qian Gu Chen Ran with joy upon his return. Although Qian Gu Chen Ran had been asked to be their class monitor for several months, the students' respect for him only grew stronger each day.
During that friendly match, Na'er summoned the illusory image of Eternal Dust. This showed them once again how terrifying their class monitor was; sometimes the gap between people really is greater than the gap between a person and a dog.
As time passed, the other students in Class One also arrived at the classroom. The class bell rang, and Shen Yi and Wu Changkong, as always, arrived at the classroom just as the bell rang.
Shen Yi smiled and stood on the podium. She clapped her hands and said, "Classmates! The final exams are finally here! Aren't you excited?!"
Upon hearing that final exams were coming up, the students in Class One finally breathed a sigh of relief. Their final exams had undergone reforms by Dean He, and even the teachers only learned the exam content today.
The advice they had sought beforehand from senior students and family elders who had studied at Shrek Academy was nullified. All the students hoped this exam would be easier; none of them wanted to be the one expelled.
"Based on past experience, if you set off tomorrow, you will have to reach Mingdu within fifteen days, passing through at least ten cities along the way, and defeating an opponent whose cultivation level is five levels higher than yours in each city."
Each person must travel alone. Before leaving, all resources, including storage soul tools and soul communication devices, and all money, must be left behind. The academy will send teachers to secretly follow you, recording your battles and protecting you.
At this point, Shen Yi paused deliberately. Some students who already lacked confidence held their breath, waiting for Shen Yi to continue.
"But Dean He has adjusted these details. A few days ago, he sent invitations to the advanced Soul Master academies in these cities, explaining that our Shrek Academy students would be challenging them during this period. So you are now facing a group of students who are well prepared."
Ah! The trainees were dumbfounded! How did this come with an increase in difficulty?
"So students, the exam is scheduled for the day after tomorrow. Including today, you have two and a half days to prepare."
In such a short time, you need to determine your own path, the schools you want to challenge, which students they will likely send to fight you, and formulate your own tactics. Your results this time depend on your own choices.
After saying this, Shen Yi announced the end of get out of class, leaving the remaining time to the other students in Class One.
Just as she was about to leave the classroom, she seemed to remember something and turned back to look at the group of students in Class One.
"There's one more thing! To make your journey more comfortable, Dean He has instructed us not to collect your wallets, storage devices, or communication devices this time. But don't even think about calling for outside help! Your teachers will be watching you."
After saying this, Shen Yi returned to his office. The students in Class One erupted in cheers, happily praising He Yushu, their new principal.
Qian Gu Chenran looked at the map on the table and nodded thoughtfully. It was a good opportunity to return to the Xuanming Sect and his clan's territory.
Chapter 199 Surprise Attack on the Sea God Family
A streak of eerie green light streaked across the starry sky and flew towards the depths of the sea.
Deep in the ocean below, a skeletal dragon tens of meters long was also heading towards the ocean depths along the same trajectory.
Above the bone dragon, within a barrier formed of gray soul power, Halosa, clad in light armor, looked up at the familiar fluctuations of soul power above, a hint of curiosity flashing in his eyes.
The Ghost Emperor? How did he suddenly end up in the depths of the ocean? Judging from his direction, is he also heading to Seagod Island? A variety of expressions flashed across Harosa's eyes, though he didn't know why the Ghost Emperor suddenly wanted to go to Seagod Island.
But it doesn't matter; the Ghost Emperor definitely didn't go to Seagod Island to do anything righteous. A battle between the two sides is inevitable. Once they start fighting, I'll seize the opportunity to strike and achieve my goal.
Although Chen Xinjie, a Limit Douluo, and his level 97 younger brother were not present, Harosa received a warning: the Sea God Family was definitely not as simple as it seemed. Even a Limit Douluo could suffer a great loss if they weren't careful.
A palm-sized beast tooth at Harosa's waist gleamed with a faint, deep purple light. The sea spirit beasts within a two-kilometer radius sensed the aura of this apex predator and fled from Harosa's vicinity.
Whoosh! The bone dragon transformed into a white arrow and swam into the depths. Without the interference of the sea spirit beasts, Harosa could move freely in the deep sea. He swam leisurely towards Seagod Island.
Under the night sky
A ghostly green light suddenly spread out, and the Ghost Emperor gestured to an elder beside him. The elder immediately took out a palm-sized soul tool from his robes.
As the finger tapped the soul tool, a black light shot out. It flew above the Ghost Emperor and his group, transforming into a thin black veil that enveloped them.
To catch them off guard and to put on a show beforehand, the Ghost Emperor had his subordinates bring several soul tools that they would use later. The one they were using at this moment was a specially prepared level-eight soul tool that could conceal soul power fluctuations and aura.
The Ghost Emperor led the others and slowly flew towards the giant island in the distance, where they could see twinkling lights.
It was a huge island with an area of over 900 square kilometers. Clusters of buildings were distributed in all directions from the tall altar in the center.
It was dinnertime, and families were preparing meals to end their ordinary day. The central altar shone brightly, illuminated by the fire below and the lighting device.
At the very center of the altar stands a hundred-meter-tall stone sculpture. Holding a trident, clad in armor, standing on ocean waves, with long blue hair flowing in the wind.
If members of Shrek Academy and Tang Sect were here, they would be astonished to find that the statue in the center of the island bears a striking resemblance to the statues of Thousand Hands Douluo and Sea God Tang San, which are worshipped by their two major powers.
As for the one point difference, it's because the Tang San statue on this island is even more handsome than the statue on their side.
Around the statue of Neptune are seven pools of water, each about one kilometer in diameter. The pools are as turbulent as the sea, moving even without wind.
At the very center of each of the seven pools is a triangular platform. On each platform stands a strange stone pillar. At the very top is a peculiar sculpture, and the entire pillar is engraved with countless intricate patterns. These patterns seem to be some kind of writing, and an invisible, strange energy emanates from these extraordinary pillars.
The Ghost Emperor gazed at the seven stone pillars below, a chilling, eerie green light flashing in his eyes. Since the Abyss Plane needed the power of faith in the Sea God to open the gate to the Douluo Continent...
Those seven stone pillars below, having been worshipped for thousands of years, must be imbued with considerable power of the sea god's faith.
"Lord Ghost Emperor, when shall we make our move?"
"Wait a minute! The Dark Hummingbird is heading this way. Let's wait until he gets here before we attack together. He has a little gadget from the Abyss Plane, and I want to test it out."
"Yes!" The others straightened up and answered in unison.
Before long, the Dark Hummingbird arrived and joined them. He took out the compass given to him by the Wise Emperor and handed it to the Ghost Emperor.
The Ghost Emperor felt the vibration of the compass in his hand and the eight huge points of light displayed on it. A smile crept onto his lips; it was truly a case of finding something without even trying.
The original purpose of this surprise attack on the Sea God family was to ensure the smooth execution of that plan. But who could have imagined that there would be so much faith power within this Sea God Island?