Chapter 140: Ling Luocheng's Strength Changes
Zhang Lexuan could not refuse and, feeling grateful, began absorbing the god-gifted soul ring.
She focused her mind and carefully guided the power of the god-gifted soul ring into her body.
"Boom!"
As the power of the god-gifted soul ring slowly merged, a dazzling 100,000-year soul ring quietly formed, its light illuminating the entire space and adding a vibrant stroke to her strength.
Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, red, red.
Zhang Lexuan felt the surging power within her body, and her heart was filled with joy.
She knew that her strength had undergone a qualitative leap, and the path ahead would be broader than ever.
As the soul power around Zhang Lexuan gradually stabilized, Mu En's thin, wrinkled fingers involuntarily trembled.
The Sea God Pavilion master of Shrek Academy, Mu En, gazed at the young girl in the center, his murky eyes glinting with a strange light.
"Good, very good."
Mu En's hoarse voice echoed through the silent plaza, and a long-lost smile appeared on his wrinkled face.
"A Title Douluo in their twenties, with two 100,000-year soul rings. Lexuan, you are destined to become the backbone of Shrek's future."
In the elder's admiration, there was a trace of relief and also expectations for the academy's future.
He knew clearly that, in the turbulent Douluo Continent, talents like this would be key in safeguarding Shrek's glory.
At that moment, the sound of hurried footsteps and rising voices came from the direction of the inner courtyard gates.
Huo Yuhao and his group hurriedly returned, and Beibei, who was leading the way, abruptly stopped as if nailed to the spot as soon as he stepped into the plaza.
His gaze was sharp, fixed on a figure in the distance that resembled moonlight, and shock filled his expression.
"Is that... the eldest senior's aura?"
Wang Dong rubbed her eyes, her golden pupils filled with disbelief.
Her Bright Goddess Butterfly martial soul stirred slightly, and as a soul master who also possessed a top-tier martial soul, Wang Dong could sense the overwhelming pressure emanating from Zhang Lexuan after her breakthrough more than anyone else.
In Huo Yuhao's sea of consciousness, a huge wave suddenly stirred.
The voice of Electrolux was more solemn than ever: "Yuhao, that girl has already broken through to Title Douluo! A Title Douluo in her twenties!"
This news struck Huo Yuhao like a heavy hammer, buzzing in his head.
He staggered slightly, almost bumping into Xu Sanshi in front of him.
"What?"
Huo Yuhao looked at Zhang Lexuan in disbelief. He saw her soul power swirling around her body like moonlight, and nine soul rings slowly rotated at her feet.
Among them, two blood-red 100,000-year soul rings were particularly eye-catching, exuding a terrifying pressure.
Many soul masters spend their entire lives struggling to obtain a single 100,000-year soul ring.
Yet Zhang Lexuan had not only achieved this, but at the age of just over twenty, she had become a Title Douluo. This was nothing short of a miracle in the history of Douluo Continent.
Ma Xiaotao was the first to react. Her fiery red hair moved without wind, and her Evil Fire Phoenix martial soul stirred slightly within her.
She urgently called out, "Lexuan, did you break through to Title Douluo?"
Her voice was filled with surprise and joy.
Zhang Lexuan smiled and nodded. The moonlight flowed at her fingertips as she gently spoke, "Thanks to the Cold Moon Essence."
Her words were like a huge stone dropping into a calm lake, creating ripples.
Xiaoxiao covered her mouth, her eyes filled with envy and admiration. Dai Youheng's pupils contracted sharply, clearly shocked by the news.
Even the usually composed He Caitou sucked in a breath.
A Title Douluo in their twenties — this had shattered Shrek Academy's 1,000-year record, and was a height that the younger generation of Douluo Continent could hardly hope to reach.
Mu En smiled and walked forward, his gaze full of affection as he scanned the group. "Have the children returned? Tell me, what have you gained from the Starry Vault?"
Everyone immediately started talking excitedly.
When Mu En heard that Xu Sanshi and Jiang Nannan had both obtained contracted soul beasts, a flash of sharpness appeared in his eyes. He nodded thoughtfully.
Upon hearing that He Caitou had obtained a Level 5 soul guidance device blueprint, Mu En praised him repeatedly.
"Very good. It seems like you all gained a lot."
Mu En clapped his hands and spoke earnestly, "Now go back and digest these gains. Remember, true strength does not come from external objects, but from turning every opportunity into your own power."
Everyone responded in unison, and they scattered in groups.
Ling Luocheng, holding the jade box containing the 10,000-year dark ice, felt her fingers trembling slightly. Her heart was full of anticipation and nervousness.
For her, this 10,000-year dark ice might be the key to her martial soul's evolution, as well as the hope for reaching the ultimate ice realm.
So, Ling Luocheng couldn't wait to return to her room. She was eager to absorb the 10,000-year dark ice and see if she could evolve her martial soul.
When Huo Yuhao sat cross-legged on his bed, he suddenly felt a dizzying sensation.
When he opened his eyes again, he was already in the vast sea of consciousness.
On the azure sea, a dark vortex was slowly forming. The surrounding spiritual energy was stirred by the powerful pull, creating a massive storm.
"What is this?"
Huo Yuhao cautiously took a step back. The Ice Emperor and Sky Dream Ice Silkworm in his sea of consciousness also instantly became alert.
A middle-aged man holding a bone staff stepped out of the vortex.
He was dressed in a gray robe, his face cultured but with an indescribable weariness.
"Child, there's no need to panic."
The man's voice seemed to transcend endless time and space, carrying a hollow and distant tone. "I am Electrolux, once the Son of Light, and later, the Saint of Death Magic."
Huo Yuhao shuddered.
He had heard about this mysterious existence residing in his sea of consciousness from Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, but he never expected it to take human form.
In shock, he quickly stammered a greeting, "Greetings, senior. May I ask what guidance you have for me?"
Electrolux's gaze fell on the contracted soul beast curled up in the corner. A flicker of curiosity flashed in his eyes. "I'm very interested in the art of contracts in this world."
He gently waved his bone staff, and gray symbols wrapped around the soul beast.
As the symbols flickered, the soul beast emitted a low growl, seemingly resonating with Electrolux's power.
"Interesting, very interesting."
Electrolux muttered to himself, his eyes growing brighter. "This reminds me of my necromancy."
As his research deepened, he realized that although this contract art was fundamentally different from necromancy, the underlying principles were surprisingly similar.
Both were methods of establishing a connection between the caster and the target through special rituals.
One controlled the undead, and the other contracted soul beasts.
Suddenly, Electrolux turned to Huo Yuhao, his gaze filled with a trace of anticipation. "Child, would you be willing to take me as your master? I can teach you how to break this contract art, and also… all the necromancy I have mastered."
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