Chapter 175

Seven days later.

Bai Zhou finally returned to Shrek Academy.

During these seven days, Bai Zhou mainly focused on digesting the resources he had obtained and diligently cultivating his cultivation art.

After all, what he gained from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was not just Immortal Grass and Immortal Herb Essence, but also other rare medicinal herbs nearly extinct outside.

Such as Ten-Thousand-Year Dragon Blood Ginseng, Ten-Thousand-Year Weeping Blood Vine, Ten-Thousand-Year Phoenix Feather Fruit, and so on…

These were all supreme medicinal herbs capable of strengthening the body; combined with the Barbaric Body Forging Decree, within just one week, Bai Zhou's physical strength increased several-fold! Moreover, these herbs contained vast amounts of concentrated, pure Heaven and Earth Yuan Power; paired with the Yi Mu Chang Chun Gong, Bai Zhou's cultivation surged, and his Soul Power Level reached 60.

As for the Great Desolate Imprisoning Heaven Finger, Bai Zhou had already refined it to minor mastery.

The main reason was that the place was too small, preventing him from fully unleashing it, so the progress of this Martial Skill was slightly slower.

Besides that, during his daily rest periods, he took… took San Yan Jin Ni out for walks, eating, and drinking, vigorously petting it to build goodwill.

Hmm, he needed to fatten up San Yan Jin Ni first, so he could keep shearing its wool later.

These past few days were among the rare occasions when Bai Zhou had truly worked hard.

After all, once he returned to Shrek Academy, he would be busy… rarely able to carve out time for serious cultivation.

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…

Upon returning to Shrek Academy, Bai Zhou instinctively went to find Xian Lin'er.

However, to his surprise, Xian Lin'er was not in the Laboratory.

Bai Zhou quickly pulled out his Micro Card to check messages, only to discover that upon returning, Xian Lin'er had announced she was entering seclusion, seemingly attempting to break through to Super Douluo…

Bai Zhou had been so absorbed in cultivation these past days that he hadn't contacted Xian Lin'er or anyone else via Micro Card; his Micro Card was filled with unread messages.

There were messages from Ma Xiaotao, Wang Dong, Jiang Nannan, Tang Ya—almost everyone had sent him a message.

As Bai Zhou read through them one by one, most expressed concern, followed by sharing daily life, sometimes even whispering secrets…

"It feels good to be cared for~" Bai Zhou grinned, his mood uplifted.

It took him a long time to soothe them all, and he also learned their recent situations.

Wang Dong had nothing much going on—she ate, drank, and cultivated daily, carefree and blissful, seemingly reconciled with Xiao Xiao, reportedly now close girlfriends…

…

Jiang Nannan remained as diligent as ever, though she was still constantly harassed by Xu Sanshi…

After Bai Zhou beat Xu Sanshi last time, he had become much more restrained, but perhaps his mating season had arrived—he now harassed Jiang Nannan daily.

Jiang Nannan often complained to Bai Zhou about this; though she didn't spell it out, the meaning was clear—she hoped Bai Zhou would beat Xu Sanshi again…

Bai Zhou said nothing in response, but had no intention of doing so; after all, once he gave Jiang Nannan the Immortal Grass to consume, she would soon ascend to Soul Ancestor.

Then, by teaching her a few Martial Arts and having her practice them briefly, she could easily crush Xu Sanshi.

Previously, Bai Zhou had not taught his cultivation arts or Martial Skills to others, mainly because possessing such treasures invited danger—he was too weak himself, so he told no one.

But now…

He had gained sufficient self-defense capability; naturally, he could now transmit some cultivation arts and Martial Skills.

Moreover, when the opportunity arose, he would craft a tailored set of cultivation arts and Martial Skills for all of them, preparing them for their future ascension to the God Realm.

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Bai Zhou continued reviewing messages and found that Tang Ya was also doing well.

After returning to Shrek Academy, Tang Ya's evolved Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul and surging cultivation were discovered by her teacher, instantly earning her the Academy's attention; she was immediately designated a Core Disciple. Moreover, her teacher even persuaded a Soul Saint to personally accompany Tang Ya to obtain a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring.

Bai Zhou had planned to take Tang Ya to obtain a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring upon his return, but now it seemed he had no role to play…

"I was rather reckless…" Bai Zhou chuckled bitterly and shook his head.

After fusing the Blue Silver Emperor Heart, Tang Ya's Spiritual Power and physique had both been strengthened to some degree.

But she was still slightly short of what was needed to absorb a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring; had Bai Zhou been there to guard her, his Spiritual Power could have ensured she endured the Spirit Shock from the Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring and absorbed it perfectly.

But Tang Ya had been accompanied by a worthless Soul Saint…

Of course she got hurt…

Fortunately, Tang Ya appeared unharmed and was currently still in seclusion.

She needed time to recover; Bai Zhou didn't dare disturb her.

Once Tang Ya recovered, Bai Zhou would thoroughly examine her to check for any lingering aftereffects…

…

Of course, the most surprising to Bai Zhou was Ma Xiaotao.

She had reached 69 Level! The main reason, of course, was her absorption of the 'Fire Spirit Bead' Bai Zhou had given her.

When Bai Zhou went with Ma Xiaotao to the Star Dou Great Forest last time, he had prepared the Fire Spirit Bead for her, intending for her to use it as a secret weapon.

But later, because Xian Lin'er arrived, the Fire Spirit Bead was left behind, allowing Ma Xiaotao to slowly absorb it after returning.

Unlike Tang Ya's 'Blue Silver Emperor Heart,' this item primarily enhanced cultivation, equivalent to several Soul Emperor-grade Soul Power Increasing Pills.

Ma Xiaotao must have fully absorbed the energy within the Fire Spirit Bead during this period, enabling her to reach 69 Level.

"Hmm, if she absorbs a bit more Blazing Gel, she should reach 70 Level and awaken her Ultimate Fire Martial Soul."

Bai Zhou nodded, ultimately deciding to seek out Ma Xiaotao first.

Once Ma Xiaotao reached 70 Level, he could go with her to obtain her Soul Ring.

After all, he himself was now a Quasi-Soul Emperor at 60 Level.

This time, of course, it wouldn't be Ma Xiaotao helping him—he would be helping her.

After all, Bai Zhou's current comprehensive combat power had already reached Titled Douluo level; though still slightly short of Super Douluo, slaying Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts was effortless.

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Inner Court, Sea Cucumber Lake.

"Xiao Tao, you've gone too far! What precious treasure did you actually obtain that your strength increased so quickly!?" Ling Luochen followed closely behind Ma Xiaotao, not leaving her side for an instant.

"I've already said it... it was the Pill Little White gave me..." Ma Xiaotao explained helplessly, her face flushed red.

"Impossible! Even a Pill couldn't be this heaven-defying!" Ling Luochen puffed out her cheeks, clearly consumed by envy.

She was one year younger than Ma Xiaotao, and she believed that as long as she worked hard, there was hope of catching up to Ma Xiaotao's pace...

Who could have expected that this fellow Ma Xiaotao would silently strike it rich, seclude herself for a single week, and have her cultivation soar directly to Soul Master Level 69!? How is anyone else supposed to compete with that!?

She toiled desperately in her cultivation, enduring bitter and frantic training every day, yet her cultivation growth was as slow as a turtle's, advancing merely one level every few months.

Even after consuming the "Extreme Ice Pill" given by Bai Zhou last time, she had only barely advanced two levels; reaching Soul Emperor would still require at least seven or eight months.

Yet Ma Xiaotao, within a mere week, advanced six consecutive levels, shooting straight to Soul Master Level 69—it was simply absurd!

(End of Chapter)