Wang Dong returned after being away for ten days. She had successfully obtained her fourth Spirit Ring, and it was a black ten-thousand-year Spirit Ring.
The moment Wang Dong saw Su Yunlin, she immediately shared details of her new Spirit Ability with him.
Wang Dong's fourth Spirit Ability was called Hexagram Formation. This Spirit Ability possessed both assault and control capabilities at the same time. Once someone was struck by the Hexagram Formation, they would immediately be bound by the immense power of light contained within it while also enduring the intense burning of the Flames of Light.
After being locked onto by the Hexagram Formation, if the target wished to resist the scorching Flames of Light, they would be unable to release any Spirit Abilities and could only rely on pure Spirit Power to resist it. As a result, the consumption of Spirit Power would be enormous.
The duration of the Hexagram Formation depended on the target's cultivation level. As long as the target was struck and the difference in cultivation did not exceed two ranks, they would be forcibly restrained for a minimum of three seconds.
In other words, this fourth Spirit Ability, Hexagram Formation, was an extremely powerful Spirit Ability that combined both strong offensive power and control. It could restrict opponents while dealing damage to them, and at the same time greatly exhaust their Spirit Power. It was an exceptionally well-rounded Spirit Ability.
Furthermore, Wang Dong also possessed the Bright Radiance Left Arm Bone and the Light Demon-Breaking Right Arm Bone. With the support of these two light-attributed Spirit Bones, the power of Hexagram Formation would become even greater.
"What a powerful Spirit Ability. With your current abilities, I'm afraid even Spirit King students from the inner court wouldn't be your match. What rank are you at now?" Su Yunlin gently stroked Wang Dong's soft hair.
Wang Dong placed her hands on her waist and proudly declared, "This young lady has already reached Rank 43! Thanks to that Ninth-Grade Purple Ganoderma, after absorbing my Spirit Ring, my Spirit Power increased quite a bit!
"Too bad the Ninth-Grade Purple Ganoderma isn't an immortal herb. If it were, my Spirit Power would've increased even more."
"Immortal herbs…"
Su Yunlin began thinking about how he could make a trip to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and raid God King Tang's treasure vault.
He then looked at Wang Dong.
This girl was practically an immunity token. Not only could she identify heavenly treasures, but she was also God King Tang's biological daughter. Bringing her along definitely couldn't go wrong.
At the same time, Wang Dong was also thinking about immortal herbs.
She knew that her father had left behind a treasured land on the Douluo Continent known as the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
I should go take a look at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well at some point. Even though there aren't any immortal herbs perfectly suited for Yunlin, the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid, Black Jade Divine Bamboo, and Qirong Heaven Chrysanthemum are all suitable for him.
I wonder how that place is now? With Dad and Grandpa Dugu's personalities, they definitely would've hidden it away. If I had a place that valuable, I'd hide it too and save it for my own people.
If I remember correctly, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is located in Sunset Forest. It takes several days to travel there from Shrek City. I'll have to think of a way to bring Yunlin there later.
Who would have thought that Su Yunlin and Wang Dong had arrived at the exact same idea?
This was true tacit understanding.
"Let's go. I'll take you to participate in the inner court assessment. With your current strength, passing the inner court examination shouldn't be difficult," Su Yunlin said gently.
Wang Dong smiled slightly.
"Alright! This young master has already been looking forward to it for ages! Let's go!"
Su Yunlin then brought Wang Dong to find Senior Sister. The inner court examination for their generation of the Shrek Seven Devils was being overseen by Senior Sister Zhang Lexuan.
This Senior Sister was a legendary figure within the inner court. She might not have been the oldest among the students, but in terms of cultivation and influence, she was unquestionably the Senior Sister of the student body.
Back when Su Yunlin and Wang Dong had been instructed by Elder Mu to teach Bei Bei a lesson, the one who had suddenly intervened against them had been this very Senior Sister.
At the moment, Senior Sister was guiding Tang Ya in her cultivation.
Tang Ya's Martial Soul, Dark Blue Silver Grass, had already had its dark attribute completely cleansed by Elder Mu. Furthermore, with the help of various heavenly treasures and Spirit Bones, Elder Mu had evolved Tang Ya's Blue Silver Grass into Blue Silver King.
Naturally, such a series of benefits did not come without a price. Bei Bei and Tang Ya would have to repay it together. They were required to rebuild the declining Tang Sect and stand alongside Shrek Academy as allies and guardians.
Bei Bei and Tang Ya naturally agreed. Afterwards, the Tang Sect's new headquarters was established in Shrek City. Bei Bei had already purchased the land deed, and once the timing was right, the Tang Sect would once again reappear.
Tang Ya herself had now become a Spirit Ancestor, and her cultivation was already approaching the Spirit King level, around Rank 48.
The one responsible for overseeing Tang Ya's cultivation was Zhang Lexuan.
This Senior Sister excelled both in leadership and cultivation. Even Elder Mu had been amazed by her talents. However, she carried emotional scars within her heart.
This matter involved both Bei Bei and Tang Ya, though for now there seemed to be no issue. Zhang Lexuan treated Tang Ya extremely well and cared deeply for her, while Tang Ya regarded Zhang Lexuan as a real older sister.
Tang Ya had even used her silver tongue to sweet-talk Zhang Lexuan into joining the Tang Sect as well.
Su Yunlin looked toward Zhang Lexuan.
"Senior Sister! I brought Wutong over for the examination. I'll need you to supervise it."
Zhang Lexuan nodded before revealing a faint smile.
"Mhm. Outer court student Tang Wutong is permitted to participate in the inner court assessment. Follow me."
Zhang Lexuan turned and began leading the way, while Wang Dong—or rather, Tang Wutong—looked confused.
"Yunlin, aren't you taking the test too?"
Su Yunlin flicked Tang Wutong on the forehead.
"I already finished mine, of course. My assessment wasn't simple at all—it was specially arranged by Teacher. I had to defeat seven inner court disciples by myself. As for the result… naturally, I passed."
"Mhm."
Tang Wutong followed Zhang Lexuan toward the inner court examination area.
"Aiya, even little Wang Dong—well, little Wutong now—has started taking the inner court assessment. As the Sect Master, I really feel embarrassed," Tang Ya joked at her own expense.
Su Yunlin looked at Tang Ya and smiled.
"Sect Master, a Sect Master is naturally the face of the sect. Fighting and stuff should obviously be left to us. The Sect Master just needs to stay beautiful. I think your appearance alone is more than enough to hold up the Tang Sect's image."
"Tang Ya!"
A furious shout suddenly rang out.
Bei Bei came running over from the distance and immediately shielded Tang Ya behind him.
"You're not allowed to flirt with my Xiao Ya!"
Su Yunlin tilted his head.
"Flirt? What flirting? Oh~ I get it now! You're afraid I'm too handsome and that the Sect Master might suddenly change her heart, right? Ah... my cursed charm, with nowhere to be placed."
"Pfft—"
Tang Ya burst into laughter.
After becoming familiar with Su Yunlin, she had discovered that he was actually a pretty entertaining person.
Su Yunlin looked toward Bei Bei.
"You should worry about yourself first. I already have Tongtong, and that's enough for me. But on your side..." He grinned meaningfully. "You really know how to play. As expected of Senior Brother."
After saying that, Su Yunlin turned and ran.
Su Yunlin knew about Bei Bei's situation as well. Zhang Lexuan's whole heart was focused on him, yet Bei Bei's feelings toward her were extremely complicated. Since Zhang Lexuan had practically raised him, he viewed this sworn elder sister more like a foster mother.
Bei Bei's feelings for Senior Sister contained more familial affection than romantic love. He didn't want her wasting time on him, and he also hoped she could find her own happiness.
But Zhang Lexuan was exceptionally stubborn.
She had once said:
"You may choose not to choose me, but I cannot betray my promise."
In truth, that so-called promise did not possess such binding power.
The thing truly binding Zhang Lexuan was the ten years of emotions she had poured into him.
"Sigh... I really shouldn't have told you all this stuff," Bei Bei said helplessly.
"Well, whose fault is it for having a loose mouth?" Tang Ya replied softly. "The way Senior Sister looks at you really is different. I can tell she truly loves you. Bei Bei... honestly, I don't really mind."
"But I can't get past my own hurdle..." Bei Bei said with difficulty.
"Can't get past the hurdle in your heart? Or are you bound by worldly views? What exactly are your feelings toward Senior Sister?"
Su Yunlin suddenly appeared in front of Bei Bei again.
"Didn't you run away? Why are you back?" Bei Bei said irritably.
Su Yunlin answered seriously,
"Normally, whenever I run my mouth, you always chase after me. But after I ran for a while, you didn't come after me, so I came back."
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