Chapter 55 Mandarin Duck Grass

"Nian Yun, I am done."

An unexpectedly pleasing voice came from behind. Remembering Ye Lengleng's previous hollow tone, this time, it was sweet enough to melt Nian Yun's ears.

Turning around, the gloom on Ye Lengleng's face had faded somewhat, making her appear even more vibrant and confident.

"Level thirty-eight. It seems the effect is quite good."

"Mm, thank you."

Seeing Ye Lengleng's face continuously flushing, Nian Yun averted his gaze. "Let's go. Teacher Qin Ming seems to have some announcements this afternoon."

After walking together for a short while, the two returned to the team lounge.

As soon as they stepped inside, the seated members turned their gazes toward them. Ye Lengleng wanted to find a corner seat, but before she could, Nian Yun grabbed her wrist.

Leading her all the way to a seat near Qin Ming, Ye Lengleng naturally sat down beside him.

"It seems everyone is here. So, hmm?" Qin Ming, who had picked up a file and was about to speak, suddenly sensed something and stopped his actions, looking at Ye Lengleng. "Leng Leng, your soul power?"

Upon Qin Ming's words, everyone's eyes turned to Ye Lengleng simultaneously.

"Leng Leng, what level are you now?" Qin Ming asked.

"Teacher, level thirty-eight."

"Thirty-eight?" Yu Feng and Oscar were already stunned, looking at Ye Lengleng with a hint of envy and curiosity.

The strongest reaction came from Dugu Yan, who was also at level thirty-eight. She stood up directly, "Level thirty-eight? How is that possible? You were only at level thirty-five before."

Facing the inquiries of so many people, Ye Lengleng was momentarily speechless. Just as she hesitated, a voice interrupted from beside her.

"That was just a piece of herbal medicine I happened to obtain in the Star Dou Great Forest earlier. It just happened to be useful for Leng Leng, so I had her absorb it just now, which is why we are a little late."

Nian Yun's casual remarks left the others too shocked to speak.

After a brief silence in the room, Qin Ming broke it. "Ahem, that's wonderful. Congratulations, Leng Leng."

"Thank you, teacher."

"Alright, then let's begin today's agenda." With that, Qin Ming took out a few files and handed them out to everyone. "The Five Elements Academies will be sending students to our academy for exchange and learning in a few days. Of course, soul duels will definitely be included."

The information of Huo Wushuang, Huo Wu, and Feng Xiaotian flashed through Nian Yun's eyes. "Teacher, why did this happen so suddenly?"

"It seems Prince Xue Xing said we should have a proper exchange among the elemental academies, so he sent out an invitation."

"Xue Xing? Relying on these tricks won't be enough to stop her."

After the group briefly glanced over the files, Qin Ming continued, "So these past few days, you should learn more about your opponents. Remember, you represent the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy."

"Yes."

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Shrek Academy

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Academy was soon renamed Shrek Academy, but the holiday rules remained unchanged.

Since she had already arrived in Heaven Dou City, coupled with the news about her Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, Ning Rongrong decided to take a trip home.

With Nian Yun escorting her to the school gate, Ning Rongrong's smile and chatter never stopped.

"Alright, take care and stay safe."

"Don't worry." Giving Nian Yun an OK sign, she skipped away from the academy.

Watching Ning Rongrong leave, Nian Yun was about to turn around when a deep, hoarse voice called out.

"Wait."

Before Nian Yun could complete his turn, he pivoted back. "What can I do for you?"

At this moment, Tai Long was walking over with an even more robust young man.

"A Soul Elder? I won't bully the weak with my strength, but you should apologize to Tai Long, and we will call it even." The young man looked Nian Yun up and down before speaking.

"Apologize? Why? Isn't it Tai Long who should come and apologize to me? Besides, I asked Tai Long to bring a fighter, not a moral preacher."

"Good brat, let me see what kind of skill you actually have." The young man walked toward Nian Yun, clenching his fists together.

Boom—Boom—Boom

With every step he took, a soul ring rose from beneath his feet until all five soul rings were fully displayed, and the Power Orangutan phantom emerged behind him.

Originally, the young man wanted to say something more, but seeing Nian Yun gesture for him to make a move, the Power Orangutan began to roar, and his first soul ring lit up.

His soul skill was Power Surge, which caused the Power Orangutan's size to increase by another circle, and the surrounding crimson aura was even denser than Tai Long's.

Nian Yun smiled, keeping his right hand behind his back while slightly gesturing with his left hand.

This action instantly provoked Tai Long. "Dad! Watch your footing!"

Hearing the voice, the young man actually glanced down at his feet. Taking advantage of this single moment of hesitation, Nian Yun's right hand, wrapped in a layer of rock armor, swung directly toward the young man's face.

"Hiss~~"

The young man let out a low grunt and took a few steps back. Tai Long didn't even dare to look. Glaring at Tai Long, the young man's second and third soul rings rose simultaneously.

The first was Origin, the second was Gather.

Faced with that powerful punch, Nian Yun neither dodged nor evaded. His first soul ring rose, and a rock shield attached itself to him.

"Bang!"

The powerful blow sent shockwaves cracking through the ground behind Nian Yun, yet the rock shield on his body remained completely unblemished.

"Second Soul Skill, Suspended Rock Severance."

Realizing something was wrong, the young man quickly retreated, but the trembling of the stones beneath his feet made his already unstable footing sway even more violently.

When he looked up, Nian Yun's right hand, which had been continuously condensing rock fragments, was already swinging toward his lower abdomen, and in the process, the shattered stones on the ground were gathering toward it.

"Puff——"

His center of gravity already unstable, receiving this punch meant only one outcome: flying backward head over heels.

After a heavy, muffled grunt, the young man finally managed to stand up slowly with Tai Long's help. "Good brat. Outwardly heavy, inwardly even heavier."

"You finally found someone who understands. Since you know, I won't see you out."

"Let's go."

Amidst the young man's groans, Tai Long could only support him by his side as they slowly limped away.

After sending them off, Nian Yun spoke to the empty air, "Come out. Your cat tail is already showing."

"Rustle."

As the words fell, Zhu Zhuqing appeared beside Nian Yun. "I was just passing by. I knew you were strong, but I didn't expect you to be this strong."

"Just good luck. I happened to run into a Power Orangutan. If it had been any other martial soul, I might not have won. My martial soul is simply too effective against those that rely on brute force."

After exchanging a smile:

"If you were just passing by, do you have an urgent matter? If not, could I borrow a few minutes of your time?"

"Mm."

With that, Nian Yun led Zhu Zhuqing into a lounge.

"This is the Narcissus Jade Jade Bone, an immortal herb. It might help you break through to the Soul Elder realm in one go."

Zhu Zhuqing took it, a flash of light crossing her eyes before quickly fading. "You are about to break through to the Soul Ancestor realm. This will be more useful to you. I can break through after cultivating for a while longer."

Anticipating this, Nian Yun pulled the Eight-Petalled Immortal Orchid from his pocket. "I have one too. The shopkeeper wasn't a soul master, and I happened to run into him. After some bargaining, he gave me a buy-one-get-one-free deal."

Although somewhat skeptical, Zhu Zhuqing didn't want to probe deeper, merely nodding slightly at Nian Yun.

After Nian Yun set up a rock barrier around the room, the two began their absorption.

The Eight-Petalled Immortal Orchid was also the first immortal herb Nian Yun had ever absorbed. As the immortal herb was absorbed, his martial soul, the 'Bell Rock', suddenly emitted a brilliant light, and the medicinal power of the immortal herb seemed guided, melting directly into the 'Bell Rock'.