After Xuanzizi finished announcing the new rules, he handed the time over to Zhu Ziyang. As the captain of Shrek Academy's representative team for the Continental Elite Soul Master Tournament, Zhu Ziyang was now responsible for all matters related to the competition, while Xuanzizi and Ma Xiaotao would assist him and travel with him to Mingdu.
With the new rules in place, Zhu Ziyang set up the training arrangements for Shrek Academy's team and Tang Sect's team. Although they called it training, it was more like real combat. The strength of Shrek Academy's team was beyond dispute. Even the preliminary team, if they entered the competition now, would undoubtedly make it to the top eight. As for Tang Sect, although they only had eight members, the weakest among them, Huo Yuhao, was already a level 54 Soul Master, while the strongest, Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi, were level 67. Their overall strength could easily secure a top-four spot in the last competition.
In the training battles between the two teams, Shrek Academy's team won more often than not. With Jiang Nannan, Qian Lingyi, and Wu Huan'er on the field, the Tang Sect couldn't put up much of a fight.
However, this kind of training didn't seem very effective. So, after protests from Tang Ya and Bei Bei, Zhu Ziyang adjusted the lineup, mixing the core team and the preliminary team. Jiang Nannan, Qian Lingyi, and Wu Huan'er would no longer play together at the same time, which gradually improved the training results between the two teams.
As a result, the number of victories and losses between the two teams became more balanced, and they no longer had one-sided battles as before.
The training was progressing in full swing.
One morning, Zhu Ziyang and Jiang Nannan left Shrek Academy early and headed southeast. Their destination was clear: the Yue Nan Islands.
Jiang Nannan had broken through to level 80, but instead of choosing the Moon Laurel Fairy Tea to condense her eighth soul ring, she decided to go to the Yue Nan Islands to completely subdue the Silver Moon Spirit Fish King.
They moved quickly, without wasting time along the way, so they arrived at the Yue Nan Islands without much delay.
By now, the Yue Nan Islands were fully under the control of Zhang Lexuan, but Zhang Lexuan was not present. In fact, except for Xu Jianwei, everyone else had gone to the mainland. Xu Tianran's controlled Emperor Dragon Soul Engineer Corps and Zhang Lexuan's controlled Emperor Moon Soul Engineer Corps were now in a standoff, on the brink of battle. As a result, Zhang Lexuan, Elder Song, and Elder Zhu were all on the front lines with the army.
Zhu Ziyang and Jiang Nannan didn't go to meet Xu Jianwei but instead directly crossed the Yue Nan Islands, heading straight to the Silver Moon Spirit Fish's sea territory.
As soon as they entered the Spirit Fish Sea, they encountered the Silver Moon Spirit Fish King. It seemed that the Silver Moon Spirit Fish King had anticipated Jiang Nannan's arrival, as it called out to them in joy, "Princess Goddess, you've finally come!"
"Shui Yue, long time no see!" Jiang Nannan chuckled lightly, controlling her body to land on the water's surface. "It seems you knew I would come."
"Yes!" The Silver Moon Spirit Fish King nodded respectfully. "I've arranged everything in the clan, and I'm ready to follow you at any moment."
"That's great," Jiang Nannan smiled and said, "I'm glad to have you."
She turned to look at Zhu Ziyang, who lightly nodded in approval. "Let's go to your clan first. Find a quiet place to settle down, and I'll make the Soul Contract between you and Nannan."
"Please follow m
The Silver Moon Spirit Fish King flicked its tail and turned, leading Zhu Ziyang and Jiang Nannan deep into the Spirit Fish Sea. After a while, they arrived at a colorful reef, where the Silver Moon Spirit Fish King chased away the spirit fish nearby. Jiang Nannan sat cross-legged on the reef, and the Silver Moon Spirit Fish King leaped onto her lap. Zhu Ziyang immediately signed the Soul Contract between them. The silver-white glow emanated from them and quickly condensed into a light cocoon.
The contract took some time to complete. While waiting, Zhu Ziyang used his spiritual power to observe the changes within the spirit fish group.
What he saw was astounding. The strength of the Silver Moon Spirit Fish clan had undergone a monumental change compared to a few months ago. Back then, although the clan had many spirit fish, the high-level soul beasts were scarce. There was only one 100,000-year-old spirit fish—the Spirit Fish King—while fewer than ten had reached the 50,000-year mark. Those above 10,000 years old numbered less than fifty. These accounted for less than 1% of the total population.
Now, however, the number of 10,000-year-old spirit fish had doubled to over 150, while the 50,000-year-old spirit fish had increased to twenty-one, with two having reached the 100,000-year mark and were appointed as new Fish Kings.
Such powerful fighting forces might not be enough to rule the near seas of Douluo Dalu, but they certainly wouldn't be easy prey for any ordinary predator. Only top-level sea soul beasts, like sharks or whales, could threaten them.
Zhu Ziyang couldn't help but feel envious of the speed at which the spirit fish clan had grown. The dozens of 100,000-year-old magic whale corpses had significantly boosted the spirit fish clan's power. Their improvement methods were radically different from those of human soul masters, who had to meditate to increase their soul power. Soul beasts, on the other hand, gained power through eating, sleeping, and absorbing natural treasures.
"Such a rapid growth rate…" Zhu Ziyang thought to himself, amazed at the increase in strength.
Before long, Jiang Nannan emerged from the light cocoon. Her cultivation had increased to level 84. There was a small Silver Moon Spirit Fish King resting on her shoulder, and it now freely swam in the air, no longer needing to rely on water.
"Nannan, congratulations! You've become a Soul Douluo!" Zhu Ziyang smiled and pinched her soft cheek.
"Hehe!" Jiang Nannan giggled, then said, "Big Brother, Shui Yue gave me a piece of left arm bone. If I get a right arm bone, I'll complete the Taoyin Eight Trials. When we return to the academy, can I pick a right arm bone from the treasure hall?"
"I don't recommend you fuse the right arm bone just yet," Zhu Ziyang replied after a moment of thought. "You should wait until your soul power reaches level 89, then choose to fuse the right arm bone. You'll likely receive a soul power reward during the trials, and when you reach level 90, you'll be able to break through to Title Douluo."
"Oh! That's a great idea!" Jiang Nannan's face lit up with joy. "Then I'll wait until I reach level 89 to fuse the right arm bone."
"That's better," Zhu Ziyang smiled. "But when we return to the academy, you can still pick a right arm bone from the treasure hall. It's better to have one ready in advance."
"Mm, I understand!" Jiang Nannan nodded eagerly.
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