Before long, Zhang Lexuan also awakened.
Under the gazes of Zhu Ziyang and Jiang Nannan, a golden full moon slowly rose behind Zhang Lexuan. Her two purple, five black, and two red soul rings were completely outshone by this brilliant moon. The golden radiance it emitted was not the kind associated with light, but the gentle, soft moonlight unique to the moon.
Zhang Lexuan's temperament had also undergone a marked transformation. Previously, she was a gentle and graceful woman, but now, her aura carried a dignified majesty that commanded respect—like a crown princess yet to ascend the throne, whose presence made others instinctively lower their gaze and dare not offend her.
On her shoulder sat the flower fairy form of the Jade Emperor Purple Lily, leisurely swinging her legs. She wore a regal outfit in violet-gold, embroidered with the North Star, her hair green, her eyes red, her features exquisitely refined. The aura surrounding her was strikingly similar to Zhang Lexuan's—an unapproachable sacred majesty.
"Congratulations, Sister Lexuan!" After a moment of stunned silence, Zhu Ziyang and Jiang Nannan stepped forward to offer their heartfelt congratulations. "You've officially become a Title Douluo. So, have you decided on your title yet?"
"Hehe, not yet." Zhang Lexuan smiled gently and withdrew her martial soul and soul rings. "Why don't you both help me pick one?"
"Sure, I'd love to!" Jiang Nannan immediately exclaimed in delight. "Let me think…"
"Let's not rush the title just yet." Zhu Ziyang chuckled. "Sister Lexuan, after forming a soul spirit contract with the Jade Emperor Purple Lily, what have you gained?"
"Oh, quite a bit!" Zhang Lexuan answered excitedly. "My soul power is now at Rank 92. My martial soul evolved into the 'Imperial Moon', and I even obtained a head soul bone!"
"Sigh! Chacha gave me a head bone too!" Jiang Nannan beamed and said, "Sister Lexuan, we're so in sync!"
"Mhm!" Zhang Lexuan nodded in agreement. "Now we both have head soul bones!"
"Congratulations to you both, my lovely ladies!" Zhu Ziyang laughed.
Then, something occurred to him. "Nannan, how many soul bones do you have now?"
"Four," Jiang Nannan replied without hesitation. "Moonshadow Rabbit's right leg bone, Purple Evil Spirit Demon's left leg bone, Spiritmoon Demon's torso bone, and now the head bone from Chacha. Why do you ask, Brother?"
"That's not quite enough." Zhu Ziyang rubbed her head. "To inherit a god position, you'll need all six. So keep an eye out for left and right arm bones."
"Got it!" Jiang Nannan nodded seriously.
"Alright then, let's return to the academy." Zhu Ziyang smiled.
"Okay!" The two girls replied in unison.
"Jiaojiao, we're leaving now," Zhu Ziyang said to the Infernal Delicate Apricot.
"Got it," she replied. "Oh, by the way, help me push Yiyi to reach Soul Sage quickly, alright?"
"I will." With that, Zhu Ziyang wrapped one arm around Jiang Nannan and the other around Zhang Lexuan. With a thought, the trio vanished from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
"Phew! Finally gone, that harbinger of doom!" As soon as they left, the Fragrant Silk Immortal let out a sigh of relief. If she had been in fairy form, she'd surely have been patting her chest to calm her nerves.
Once her nerves were settled, she turned to the Infernal Delicate Apricot and asked, "Jiaojiao, are you really leaving too?"
"Yes," she answered firmly.
"Alright then, I won't try to stop you anymore." The Fragrant Silk Immortal sighed. "I just hope you won't regret this."
"Hmph!" the Infernal Delicate Apricot snorted coldly. "You're still clinging to empty promises from that person, while we're out here fighting for real chances."
"Is that so…" The Fragrant Silk Immortal wore a complex, almost human expression—equal parts envy, bitterness, and scorn.
"Oh right, let me tell you something," the Infernal Delicate Apricot added. "Luo'er—uh, I mean Bingbing—told me that Zhu Ziyang has already caught the attention of a deity and is currently undergoing a god position trial!"
"What?" The Fragrant Silk Immortal was stunned and wanted to ask more, but the Infernal Delicate Apricot had already submerged into the spring, saying nothing further.
The Fragrant Silk Immortal was left in a melancholic mood...
After leaving the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Zhu Ziyang and the others rushed back toward Shrek Academy.
On the way, Jiang Nannan asked, "Brother, how did the Infernal Delicate Apricot and Qian Lingyi get involved?"
"Last time I came here with Yiyi, they locked eyes," Zhu Ziyang laughed. "The Infernal Delicate Apricot decided on the spot to become her soul spirit."
"Oh! So lucky…" Jiang Nannan's tone carried a tinge of jealousy.
"Oh ho~ our Nannan's jealous!" Zhang Lexuan teased, grabbing her hand playfully.
"Sister Lexuan!" Jiang Nannan flushed red and stamped her foot.
"Heehee, okay okay, I won't tease you anymore," Zhang Lexuan giggled. "Ziyang's so outstanding—of course he'll attract girls. Like Xiaotao, Xu Jiujiu from the Star Luo Empire, and Lingyi... they're all drawn to him. You should learn to adjust. And more importantly, win his heart completely so no one can steal him!"
"Mhm! I'll do my best!" Jiang Nannan said confidently. "Sister Lexuan, you'll help me, right?"
"Of course I will!" Zhang Lexuan nodded, then the two girls shared a knowing look at Zhu Ziyang.
Listening to their conversation, Zhu Ziyang didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
The three returned to Shrek Academy. After a day of rest, they were once again preparing to set off.
But before leaving, Zhu Ziyang and Jiang Nannan sought out Xuanzi.
"Ziyang, Nannan, what's with all the secrecy?" Xuanzi asked with a curious smile. "Why drag me to Elder Mu's old residence?"
"Elder Xuan, it's nothing too serious," Zhu Ziyang said calmly. "We just wanted to let you know—Nannan and I are undergoing a god position trial. So we'll be leaving the Douluo Continent for a while."
"What?!" Xuanzi was so shocked he dropped his chicken leg. His face turned to disbelief. "You—you're not joking with this old man, right?"
"We're preparing to set sail," Zhu Ziyang added with a smile.
"Not that sentence!" Xuanzi said anxiously. "The one before—what did you say you and Nannan are doing?"
"A god position trial," Zhu Ziyang said again. "You heard correctly."
"This… this is…" Xuanzi was so stunned he could hardly express himself. After a long pause, he finally said, "Heaven bless Shrek!"
"This matter," he asked, "besides the two of you, who else knows?"
"Sister Lexuan knows. She received a red-level trial alongside Nannan's divine trial," Zhu Ziyang said. "And Elder Mu knew. Other than that, only you."
"I understand," Xuanzi took a deep breath. "Thank you for your trust. Before you set foot beyond this world, this matter will remain sealed in this old man's gut!"
"Thank you, Elder Xuan," Zhu Ziyang and Jiang Nannan said.
"We told you because we didn't want you worrying about us. We might be gone for years."
"You've told only me, so you clearly don't want the elders interfering. I won't overstep. I'll just promise you one thing—go without worry. As long as we're here, the Douluo Continent is safe!"
"Mhm!" They both nodded resolutely.
Everything at the academy now settled, Zhu Ziyang, Jiang Nannan, Zhang Lexuan, and Qian Lingyi quietly left Shrek City. This departure… they likely wouldn't return for years to come!
(End of Chapter)
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