"Alright, I'll give you a chance. How about joining Shrek Academy?" Mu Chen smiled as he invited Meng Yiran.
"What? Join Shrek Academy?" Meng Yiran raised an eyebrow in surprise.
"Yes. Shrek Academy is dedicated to cultivating 'monsters' as our teaching goal. Every student here is destined to become a Title Douluo who will shake the continent in the future. By joining Shrek Academy, you'll have the opportunity to defeat me," Mu Chen explained.
"Future Title Douluo? Are you joking?" Meng Yiran scoffed, clearly skeptical.
"Whether I'm joking or not, you can find out by looking at their current levels," Mu Chen said nonchalantly. "Everyone, please introduce yourselves!"
"I'm Dai Mubai, fifteen years old, with the Evil Eye White Tiger martial spirit, and I'm a thirty-eight level three-ring Battle Spirit Master."
"I'm Oscar, fourteen years old, with the Sausage martial spirit, and I'm a thirty level two-ring Food Spirit Master!"
"I'm Ma Hongjun, thirteen years old, with the Evil Fire Phoenix martial spirit, and I'm a twenty-eight level two-ring Battle Spirit Master."
"I'm Zhu Zhuqing, twelve years old, with the Nether Cat martial spirit, and I'm a twenty-eight level two-ring Battle Spirit Master."
"I'm Tang San, twelve years old, with the Blue Silver Grass martial spirit, and I'm a thirty level two-ring Battle Spirit Master."
"I'm Xiao Wu, also twelve years old, with the Rabbit martial spirit, and I'm a thirty level two-ring Battle Spirit Master."
"I'm Ning Rongrong, twelve years old, with the Seven Treasures Glazed Tower martial spirit, and I'm a twenty-seven level two-ring Food Spirit Master."
As Dai Mubai, Oscar, Ma Hongjun, Zhu Zhuqing, Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong introduced themselves, they each released their martial spirits to verify their claims.
"Evil Eye White Tiger, Sausage, Evil Fire Phoenix, Nether Cat, Seven Treasures Glazed Tower!"
Snake Granny furrowed her brow, her eyes widening in astonishment as she looked at the seven young boys and girls. As a well-known figure in the spirit master world, she recognized the origins of four of their martial spirits. Their backgrounds were more formidable than her own family.
Additionally, the Sausage martial spirit, being a food-type, carried significant importance for spirit masters. The Phoenix was also considered a top-tier beast martial spirit, and these children had exceptional talent.
"Tang San, Xiao Wu, you've both reached level thirty?" Zhao Wujin asked with delight.
"Yes, Teacher Zhao," Xiao Wu replied, a hint of sadness in her eyes.
Xiao Wu was contemplating how to temporarily leave the team to meditate and obtain her third soul ring.
"Yes, we just broke through to level thirty while we were traveling," Tang San said proudly.
"You lucky brat," Zhao Wujin patted Tang San on the shoulder.
"As for me, there's no need for introduction. I'm twelve years old, with the Chaotic Sword martial spirit, and I'm a forty-level three-ring Battle Spirit Master," Mu Chen declared proudly.
"Twelve years old? Forty-level Battle Spirit Master?!"
"Forty-level?!"
"Forty-level?!"
"Mu Chen, you leveled up again?" Zhao Wujin asked in disbelief.
"Yes, during the spar with Meng Yiran, I unexpectedly leveled up. I didn't expect that fighting her would have such benefits!" Mu Chen smiled, glancing at Meng Yiran, who looked shocked and blushed at the memory of what had just happened.
"Good lad, no wonder you're the most monstrous little freak at Shrek Academy," Zhao Wujin said, lightly patting Mu Chen's shoulder while noticing Tang San's dazed expression. "Tang San, what's wrong?"
"I just need some time to think," Tang San replied.
Having just leveled up, Tang San thought he was getting closer to Mu Chen, only to find that Mu Chen had also leveled up. Moreover, Mu Chen had even imitated his tone. This realization struck Tang San hard, dealing him a blow to his pride.
**Soul Power +2,369**
Due to the surrounding shock, Mu Chen gained another 2,369 points of soul power.
"Meng Yiran, you're quite beautiful. How about considering joining our academy? Beautiful girls and monsters go well together," Mu Chen invited again.
"Thank you for your kindness, but we already have our academy. Today's events have been noted. Unmoving King, Mu Chen, we shall meet again. Yiran, let's go," Snake Granny called out.
After Snake Granny left, Zhao Wujin urged, "Oscar, go kill the Phoenix-tailed Chicken Crown Snake and get your soul ring. The rest of you, stay alert!"
Hearing this, Zhao Wujin and the Shrek Seven took their positions, vigilantly watching their surroundings.
"Mu Chen, are you interested in Meng Yiran?" Xiao Wu whispered to Mu Chen.
"Maybe a little. Are you upset?" Mu Chen asked with concern.
"I'm not upset. For us rabbits, a male rabbit doesn't only mate with one female," Xiao Wu said nonchalantly.
"Huh?" Mu Chen looked bewildered.
"Don't get the wrong idea; I haven't mated with anyone yet," Xiao Wu hurriedly explained, regretting her words as soon as they left her mouth. Her face turned beet red.
"Silly, why would I think that? My Xiao Wu is the purest! But now that you've reached level thirty, we need to figure out how to let you temporarily leave the group to obtain your third soul ring," Mu Chen said softly, reaching out to touch Xiao Wu's rabbit ears. He had to admit, the feel of her ears was quite nice.
"Mm." Xiao Wu nodded.
As a transformation of a 100,000-year soul beast, Xiao Wu didn't need to hunt soul beasts for her soul rings; she just needed time to meditate. However, if she were to meditate openly within the team, it would expose her identity as a soul beast. Thus, they needed a way for Mu Chen to protect her while she meditated.
"Wait?" Xiao Wu suddenly looked in a particular direction.
"What is it?" Mu Chen activated his Sharingan, trying to see what she was looking at. However, he couldn't detect anything unusual from that direction.
"I sense a familiar aura; it feels like Er Ming's presence," Xiao Wu replied.
"Er Ming? The Titan Giant Ape?" Mu Chen asked, astonished. He was surprised that Xiao Wu could sense Er Ming from such a distance.
"Yes, I lived with Er Ming for a long time. As a 100,000-year soul beast, we're very familiar with each other's auras. Don't get the wrong idea; it's the kind of friendship," Xiao Wu hurriedly clarified, fearing Mu Chen would misunderstand.
Perhaps Mu Chen didn't realize it, but ever since he saved Xiao Wu, she had etched his presence into her heart. Their continued interactions had deepened her feelings toward him.
"I've got it! I have a plan," Mu Chen said excitedly.
"What plan?" Xiao Wu asked.
"When Er Ming arrives, he will definitely clash with Zhao Wujin because of you. Given Zhao Wujin's abilities, he won't be able to match Er Ming. At that point, you can pretend to be captured by Er Ming, and I'll come to rescue you. We'll put on a good show," Mu Chen said with a smile.
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