A phoenix cry echoed for nine days, and the sky above Shrek Academy transformed into an endless ocean of flames!
A golden phoenix descended from the heavens, spitting out a dark, ink-like spirit ring from its mouth.
"…And here it is again…"
"It's truly unbelievable! Another ten thousand-year spirit ring!"
"Moreover, it's a Phoenix spirit ring, one of the rarest! Brother Chen isn't just talented; his luck is unmatched! Who in the Soul Sovereign realm can possess a ten thousand-year spirit ring?!"
As Lufeng unleashed the ten thousand-year spirit ring, the students of Shrek Academy stood in stunned silence. Their expressions were a mix of awe and disbelief.
Even the students from Blue Bull Academy, who had been absent for some time, were so shocked they could barely close their mouths.
Though they knew Yuchen was powerful, they had never seen him acquire such a god-bestowed spirit ring.
Dai Mubai and Tang San, who had witnessed such events before, were still visibly amazed.
"Ahem, Brother Chen, I think I'll pass on the discussion for now…"
"I just remembered that the dormitory windows might be open. I'll go close them."
Ma Hongjun, who had been eager to challenge Yuchen, awkwardly smiled and took two steps back, glancing up at the Luanfeng in the sky.
Amidst the admiring gazes, the black spirit ring slowly merged with Yuchen.
Hum!
In just three breaths, the black spirit ring ascended under the second martial spirit of Yuchen—Suzaku!
Now, Yuchen's second spirit had two spirit rings, both of which were ten-thousand-year rings!
After absorbing this spirit ring, Yuchen's spirit power reached the pinnacle of the 39th level, only half a step away from reaching the 40th level!
"The higher the strength, the slower the cultivation process."
"Even though I have obtained these sixty thousand-year spirit rings, I've only raised my spirit power by about half a level, bringing me closer to the 40th level."
"I fear the next stages will be even more difficult. This has to do with the Sansheng Wuhun."
Yuchen reflected on the energy surrounding him and muttered, calm and collected.
As his power increased, he could sense that the speed of his cultivation was slowing. This was particularly evident due to his Sansheng Wuhun.
The more martial souls a person has, the more soul power is required for each advancement.
With him nearing the fortieth level of the Soul Sect realm, the pace of his progress was becoming more evident.
"Hong Jun, did you just want to compete with me?"
Yuchen paused for a moment, then turned his head to look at Ma Hongjun, who was standing sheepishly.
"Brother Chen, you... You must have heard me wrong?"
"I never said that! It was Mubai who said it!"
Ma Hongjun flustered, shaking his head frantically and trying to hide behind Dai Mubai.
Now that Yuchen had just received a god-given spirit ring, he didn't want to become the sacrificial bird too early!
"Hey! It wasn't me either!"
"It's... it's Xiaoao!"
Dai Mubai quickly waved his hand in panic when Ma Hongjun passed the blame onto him.
Though they acknowledged Yuchen's immense talent, the gap between them was just too great!
No one wanted to be the first to challenge Yuchen at such a time.
"I'm just an auxiliary soul master! How could you do this to me?!"
Oscar trembled in shock as the group again turned the blame towards him.
"Grandpa! It's him!"
Just as they were all pointing fingers, Tai Long entered the academy with an old man and pointed at Tang San, who was standing beside Yuchen.
The old man with Tai Long was extremely tall, his muscles bulging. He stood at nearly two meters, with a thick beard turning gray with age. Despite his years, he exuded a majestic aura.
"Haotian Hammer, Blue Silver Grass!"
"It's the young master!"
The old man, eyes wide, fixed his gaze on the Clear Sky Hammer in Tang San's right hand and immediately rushed towards him.
"Huh? What do you mean by young master? Senior, what are you talking about?"
Tang San's brow furrowed in confusion as he gazed at the old man.
Except for Tang San, everyone in Shrek Academy turned their attention to the old man. Yuchen, too, was curious.
"Who are you?"
Flander and Zao Wou-Ki moved forward, their attention fully on the old man as they asked.
"Tyron, you came just in time. If you had been any later, we'd have been in trouble!"
Ma Hongjun and Oscar grinned in relief upon seeing Tyron, as if a savior had arrived.
"If I'm not mistaken, your father is Tang Hao, correct?"
At the same time, the old man addressed Tang San eagerly.
"Yes... Yes, how did you know?"
Tang San was taken aback by the question, unsure how the old man knew about his father.
"Old slave Titan, pays respects to the young master!"
Seeing Yuchen's approving nod, the old man, Titan, immediately dropped to his knees before Tang San.
"What?!"
Tang San's face turned even more confused as he stared at the old man.
"Young Master, your spirit is the Clear Sky Hammer, a unique soul of the Clear Sky School, and your father is…"
"From today onward, the 217 members of the Li Clan will follow the young master into fire and water!"
It took half an incense stick for the old man to fully explain the situation to Tang San.
Tang San's true identity was revealed: he was a member of the Clear Sky Clan, and his father, Tang Hao, was the youngest Titled Douluo in the entire Martial Soul Continent!
Before reaching fifty years old, Tang Hao had already reached the 90th level of Titled Douluo.
Several years ago, Tang Hao had shaken multiple Titled Douluos in the Martial Soul Hall with his power alone!
But soon after that battle, the Clear Sky School mysteriously vanished, and Tang Hao disappeared, taking Tang San into hiding in Holy Soul Village.
The old man before him, Titan, was one of the four patriarchs of the Clear Sky School—head of the Li family.
"Little San is the son of Haotian Douluo!"
"I didn't know Xiao San's identity was this noble."
Upon hearing Titan's words, everyone in Shrek Academy looked stunned.
Though they knew Tang San was from the Clear Sky School, they hadn't realized he was the son of Tang Hao, the Haotian Douluo!
"Father is such a figure…"
"Senior, I appreciate your kindness, but I cannot accept the title of young master."
"And here at Shrek Academy, Brother Chen and Mubai treat me well. I didn't expect to be the young master. I'll speak to my father about it personally!"
Tang San was shocked but quickly recovered. He smiled and shook his head, looking over at Yuchen and the others.
"Brother Chen?! This kid?"
"Your boy's been shining recently!"
"You've got to show me what makes the Young Master treat you with such respect!"
Titan turned his gaze to Yuchen, and immediately, eight spirit rings of varying colors appeared beneath his feet!
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