Chapter 54 Liu Yuan Breaks Through to Level 38! The Heavenly Soul Emperor's Marriage Plan!
From Liu Yuan's perspective...
He was completely unaware of the arrangements regarding "marriage" and "locking" that Du Bu Si had discussed with Elder Chen in the main hall.
After leaving the sect's main hall, he did not choose to relax or celebrate properly within the sect like Chen Lu or Gu Tong.
For him, completing sect missions and receiving rewards was just a side story in the process of becoming stronger.
He simply returned to his residence, did a quick wash, and then went directly into the secret room.
Liu Yuan has an almost obsessive desire to become stronger.
Those six silent and dark years at Shrek Academy had etched the words "weakness is the original sin" into his very bones.
His previous blindness due to a mutation in his martial soul was a helpless period of dormancy...
But now that he possesses a top-tier martial soul like the Double Pupils, he will absolutely not allow himself to slack off in the slightest.
The heavy stone door of the secret chamber slammed shut, shutting out all the noise and scheming from the outside world.
Liu Yuan sat cross-legged on the jade platform, his eyes slightly closed, his double pupils emitting a faint dark red light beneath his eyelids.
He began to guide the soul power within his body to circulate rapidly along the path of the "Great Evolution Body Refining Technique," while simultaneously digesting the combat insights he had accumulated in the far north and during the siege of the "King of Blood."
This kind of reflection after teetering on the brink of life and death is something that cannot be compared to any work done behind closed doors.
In the blink of an eye, seven days have passed.
On this day, the fluctuations of soul power within the secret chamber suddenly became intense. The air around Liu Yuan seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, forming a small vortex of soul power.
His breathing became deep and powerful, each breath accompanied by a thunderous thud.
As a dazzling icy blue light burst forth from his pores, Liu Yuan's eyes snapped open, his double pupils gleaming with intense light.
Level 38.
Liu Yuan felt the soul power within his body increase several times over and let out a long sigh of relief.
Actually, the speed of this upgrade is already quite astonishing.
It is important to know that the further a Soul Master progresses in their cultivation, the more difficult it becomes to increase their Soul Power.
In the past, when he cultivated within the sect, it usually took him about twenty days to a month and a half to advance one level.
After returning from the mission, he completed the breakthrough in just seven days, which was clearly due to the battle where he slaughtered the evil soul master across levels, which completely stimulated the potential within him.
However, Liu Yuan was not satisfied with this breakthrough, nor did he have any intention of leaving seclusion to relax.
"Level 38..." Liu Yuan muttered to himself, a determined look in his eyes.
"Only two levels remain to reach the level 40 mark."
"Once I get over that, I'll obtain my fourth spirit ring. Then, my combat power will experience another leap forward."
He knew very well that once a Soul Master reached level 40, their physical endurance and the power of their Soul Skills would enter a completely new phase.
He planned to press on and continue to study the theory of the second awakening of the main body martial soul taught by Poison Undying, and thoroughly solidify his soul power level.
So, an hour after his breakthrough, Liu Yuan closed his eyes again and threw himself back into his tireless cultivation and study.
...
Meanwhile, from Vina's perspective, as Liu Yuan was in seclusion cultivating.
After receiving the secret order from Du Bu Si, Vina did not delay and immediately left the Body Sect with Mu Xue, returning to the imperial city of the Heavenly Soul Empire as quickly as possible.
The atmosphere inside the main hall of the palace was solemn.
The emperor of the Heavenly Soul Empire was sitting on a high throne. Although he was old, his eyes still revealed the shrewdness and majesty unique to those in power.
Vina stood in the center of the hall and gave a detailed report on the entire process of the expedition to Yaro City to eliminate the evil soul masters, from the initial intelligence gathering to Liu Yuan's on-site command and finally Liu Yuan's killing of the five-ring evil soul master.
Furthermore, she also focused on the story of Ling Luochen, an inner disciple of Shrek Academy, attempting to poach Liu Yuan's talent, as well as Liu Yuan's astonishing background.
The Heavenly Soul Emperor listened quietly, his expression remaining largely unchanged. However, when he heard that Liu Yuan was a traitor of Shrek Academy and had been personally expelled by Xuanzi, his fingers tapped lightly on the armrest of the dragon throne.
"Shrek can also make mistakes," the Emperor said calmly, a hint of sarcasm in his voice.
After reporting all this, Vina took out the letter bearing the secret seal of the Poison Undying Sect Master from her bosom and presented it with both hands.
Emperor Tianhun took the letter and began to read it carefully. As he read on, the corners of his mouth began to turn up slightly, and he even let out a soft chuckle.
"The Poison Sect Master's thoughts are exactly the same as mine."
The emperor closed the letter, raised his head, and looked intently at Vina, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable weight.
"Vina, the Poison Sect Master's meaning in the letter is similar to what I have always thought."
The emperor stood up, slowly walked down the steps, and came to Vina.
"Now, after your several on-site observations, it can be basically confirmed that Liu Yuan's rise to power is a foregone conclusion."
"Barring any unforeseen circumstances, he will not only be the next sect leader of the Body Sect, but he is also very likely to become the strongest sect leader in the history of the Body Sect. In fact, he may even lead the Body Sect to a new peak."
"Vina, as a member of the royal family, you should understand what this means."
Vina lowered her head and replied respectfully, "Vina understands."
"This means that the deep bond between the Body Sect and our royal family will directly determine the fate of the empire for the next hundred years."
"A top-tier expert is enough to suppress all directions."
Emperor Tianhun was very satisfied with Vina's answer. He nodded, his tone softening slightly, but still serious.
"As children of the royal family, everything must be done in the best interests of the royal family."
"But you are lucky in this marriage. Because Liu Yuan is an extremely outstanding person with a promising future."
"You don't need to be like those princesses from weak ancient countries, forced to marry those mediocre and incompetent foreign princes in exchange for peace."
"Completely the opposite, you are going to marry a future top powerhouse on the continent, a sect leader who will take charge of the Body Sect."
"Therefore, I believe you will do what you are supposed to do and manage this relationship well."
Vina's cheeks flushed slightly, but she did not show any resistance.
She was already mentally prepared; as a member of the royal family, love was a luxury they couldn't afford, as they always prioritized self-interest.
And just as the Heavenly Soul Emperor said, Liu Yuan was indeed very outstanding, not at all disgracing her, and one could even say that she was somewhat out of her league.
Given that, she had absolutely no reason to refuse the arrangement.
Even though Vina's feelings for Liu Yuan are more like those of a friend than the romantic feelings between lovers, as mentioned earlier, that doesn't matter. Feelings can be cultivated over time; what matters is mutual benefit.
Therefore, Vina immediately made her stance clear.
"Vina obeys, and will certainly live up to Father's high expectations."
"Good." Emperor Tianhun laughed heartily, walked back to his dragon throne and sat down, issuing a decree directly.
"In that case, you shall make the trip for me. Go to the Body Sect and invite Liu Yuan to the Imperial City."
"Tell him that I have heard of his great deeds in Yaro City and wish to meet this young talent of our empire in person."
Vina bowed again to accept the order, and then left the hall.
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