Chapter 157

The conversation with Zhang Lexuan and the other woman was very harmonious and smooth. Both women were smart people, and they grasped the sense of proportion in the conversation very well. Even if there was occasional probing, the things they asked were not too sensitive.

Shu Yan's confidence now was incomparable to the past. Previously, his own strength was relatively low, and he had to rely on his elders or the Ice Snow Dual Emperors for many things, but now it was different.

After obtaining his seventh soul ring, he mastered the dual extreme attribute authority, coupled with the God's Trial and the condensation of his first Extreme Ice soul core, he could now say without hesitation that there was absolutely no one below the Super Douluo realm who could pose a life threat to him, and ordinary Titled Douluo were definitely not his opponents. Regarding his own strength, Shu Yan had near-absolute confidence! At the end of the conversation, Shu Yan asked about the two women's future plans, and the conclusion he got surprised him a little.

Zhang Lexuan still had a long vacation, which was personally approved by the Dragon God Douluo Mu En. Regarding Mu En, Shu Yan indeed held a few points of admiration. This old man, who had shaken the continent for many years, saw the situation and reality very clearly, and his style and attitude in handling things were indeed completely different from others in Shrek. He was sincerely good to Zhang Lexuan, hoping that Zhang Lexuan could let go of the knot in her heart, which could be considered as drawing a period to that agreement that was a mistake in itself back then.

As for Han Ruoruo... since she was able to leave Shrek City smoothly with Zhang Lexuan, it meant that those elders and deans were turning a blind eye. After all, following Zhang Lexuan, and Han Ruoruo herself being a sensible adult, could she really run away?

Shu Yan had nothing to comment on this, but Han Ruoruo's favor for him was indeed beyond his expectations.

No one expected that Han Ruoruo would be so moved by the appearance he had disguised. It could only be said that this was a bit like a blind cat bumping into a dead mouse. A man as powerful and charming as Shu Yan was naturally unusually attractive to women, especially since it happened to coincide with Han Ruoruo's aesthetic, which was a very coincidental matter.

Zhang Lexuan was somewhat helpless about this, and she could only advise Han Ruoruo a few words behind her back. She knew Han Ruoruo's personality very well—gentle but not lacking in strength. The relationship between Shu Yan and Xu Jiujiu was almost impossible to break. In this situation, Han Ruoruo being moved by Shu Yan was a mistake and trouble in itself. Could Han Ruoruo accept being a concubine? Even if she were willing to be a concubine, would Xu Jiujiu be willing?

She really didn't expect that coming to Star Luo City for a good trip would lead to such a thing. The word "love" is too terrifying, especially since it was Han Ruoruo's first time. Zhang Lexuan herself was still half-trapped in the quagmire of "love" and hadn't fully extricated herself. She really didn't want her good best friend to fall into it as well...

Seeing Ling Luochen again, her aura remained cold and distant. Her soul power level had now reached level 55, a large increase. According to her, after a Titled Douluo from Shrek Academy took her to obtain the best fifth soul ring, her soul power level went directly to level 52. Later, she absorbed a soul bone, and her soul power increased by another two levels. Coupled with a Soul-Rising Pill gifted by Shrek Academy, her soul power level reached level 55 in a short time.

She had now completely surrendered. The Ice Empress would occasionally teach her some ice control methods, and Ling Luochen's comprehension was not bad, so she had made good progress in a short time.

Shu Yan still had quite a few immortal herbs or treasures suitable for Ling Luochen, enough to easily upgrade her Ice Element martial soul to an Extreme Ice Element martial soul. By then, Ling Luochen would become another extreme attribute soul master in the world after Shu Yan and the others.

It took about two days to finish, and almost all matters were handled. Most of the people traveling were already in place, and they could all head to the Dou Ling Empire together just waiting for Shu Yan's order.

Before leaving, Shu Yan specifically went to ask Xu Jiawei for instructions, and only after getting the other party's permission did he go to meet the Medical Immortal Douluo.

Yes, he was prepared to take the Medical Immortal Douluo with him this time. From Su Tong, he learned that his mother's current state was very bad. Shu Yan also had healing abilities, but he was not a specialized healing-type soul master after all. May I ask, in the world today, whose healing ability could be more professional and effective than the Medical Immortal Douluo Wang Xian'er?

As for why he had to ask Xu Jiawei for instructions, the reason was also very simple. The Medical Immortal Douluo was the treasure of the Star Luo Empire, and her status in the soul master world was not comparable to that of an ordinary Super Douluo. Reasonably and emotionally, Shu Yan had to say hello.

After absorbing the 100,000-year Life Vine, the Medical Immortal Douluo's breakthrough to level 96 was almost a matter of course. What surprised Shu Yan even more was that, receiving the feedback of the massive life energy within the Medical Immortal Douluo's body, that 100,000-year Life Vine actually took advantage of this to cross the final threshold, condensing its spiritual consciousness and transforming into a 100,000-year soul beast with life attributes in the true sense.

But the time it took to successfully condense its spiritual intelligence was too late. By the time it completely transformed, it had already completely merged with the Medical Immortal Douluo, so it did not attract the heavenly tribulation of a 100,000-year soul beast incarnation.

The Life Vine did not resist the Medical Immortal Douluo; both possessed the purest life attributes and were naturally close to each other. The Medical Immortal Douluo even planted its seeds in the place with the richest life aura in the courtyard. Even if she passed away in the future, this Life Vine could still grow and transform again through this.

Simply put, the two were completely complementary. The Medical Immortal Douluo borrowed the Life Vine to break through the shackles, and the Life Vine borrowed the life energy within the Medical Immortal Douluo's body to complete the transformation at the life level.

Looking at the slender, emerald green vine wrapped around the Medical Immortal Douluo's hand, Shu Yan reached out and touched it. Subsequently, a crisp, angry female voice appeared in his consciousness, and the emerald green vine also humanely shrank back, avoiding Shu Yan's hand.

"It actually retained its consciousness..." Shu Yan was somewhat astonished. He really didn't know what happened between this Life Vine and the Medical Immortal Douluo. After the fusion was completed at that time, the Medical Immortal Douluo urged him to leave. Thinking about it, the Medical Immortal Douluo must have already discovered the abnormality at that time.

But looking at the harmonious way this person and beast got along, Shu Yan was too lazy to interfere again. After all, the time for this Life Vine to transform was too late. She just happened to be born with spiritual intelligence and for some reason, the spiritual consciousness was retained. The main body had long since merged with the Medical Immortal Douluo, and because the transformation was too late, not even a 100,000-year soul bone dropped.

The smile on the Medical Immortal Douluo's face was gentle. She raised her hand and gently touched the emerald green vine. The vine did not resist the Medical Immortal Douluo like it resisted Shu Yan; instead, it acted like a well-behaved kitten, being intimate with its master.

The big orange cat on the table next to them looked lifeless. It had already lost favor somewhat. Being raised as a pet by the Medical Immortal Douluo was one thing, but now even that vine had become a master who could stroke it. There was no hope for a cat's life!

Regarding following Shu Yan to the Dou Ling Empire, the Medical Immortal Douluo had no dissatisfaction and agreed directly. To her, Shu Yan was like a grandson, and now he had helped her break through the barrier. What was wrong with following him out to stretch her muscles? She was willing!......

After everything was ready, on the morning of the third day, Shu Yan and the others gathered at Princess Xu Jiujiu's mansion.

Shu Yan introduced the Medical Immortal Douluo to Su Tong and Ling Luochen. Both women were very surprised. Facing such a "living fossil" of the soul master world, both women maintained high respect.

The Medical Immortal Douluo's attitude was also very gentle. She had already learned the identities of the two women, so naturally, she would be a little special to them.

Dugu Yan would also travel with them this time, but her position was still a maid. She still spoke very little, just silently following behind Xu Jiujiu and doing things silently.

Shu Yan and the Medical Immortal Douluo could fly by themselves. Although others could use flight soul tools, the speed was too slow, so they were taken by the Ice Empress to catch up.

The Snow Empress was still in seclusion in the small world. Shu Yan and the Ice Empress had checked her situation several times, but almost every time they hadn't stayed long before they were forcibly driven out by the Snow Spirit. Honestly, with the Snow Empress not around for a long time, everyone was really a bit unaccustomed to it. At least the Ice Empress's impulsive personality couldn't make decisions in most situations, and there was no feeling of controlling the overall situation like the Snow Empress at all.

After leaving Star Luo City, everyone headed all the way to the Dou Ling Empire.

The Dou Ling Empire was undoubtedly the weakest among the original three Douluo countries. This country had neither the powerful comprehensive combat strength of the Star Luo Empire nor the high-level soul master combat strength comparable to the Heavenly Soul Empire. It was mediocre in all aspects, barely maintaining a state of having no presence that would not be suppressed by the other two major empires.

The Heavenly Soul and Dou Ling royal families came from the same lineage, and their inherited martial souls were Snow Lotus and Swan. Among these two martial souls, Snow Lotus was a top-grade auxiliary-type martial soul. As for the Swan, this martial soul could at best be considered a high-grade martial soul, which was inconspicuous among beast martial souls and had no outstanding points.

Shu Yan's understanding of the Dou Ling Empire was limited. The main reason had already been stated: Dou Ling was a country that really had no sects or representative powerhouses that could be brought out.

If Shu Yan remembered correctly, the number one person in the Dou Ling Empire's soul master world should be the level 97 Heavenly Sun Douluo. The Heavenly Sun Douluo's martial soul was Heavenly Sun, a top-tier fire-attribute martial soul, but there was still a gap from the Extreme Fire. This Heavenly Sun Douluo's age should now be over 140, and he could be considered an old senior in the soul master world.

Shu Yan vaguely remembered that Ling Luochen's grandfather, the late Old Master Ling who also possessed an Ice Element martial soul, seemed to have had some dealings with this Heavenly Sun Douluo when he was young. The two, one ice and one fire, were both genius powerhouses extremely close to extreme attributes. Many people on the continent jokingly called them the Ice and Fire Dual Fiends. Unfortunately, times had changed, Old Master Ling had passed away, but the Heavenly Sun Douluo had gone further than him and had also come into contact with higher-level scenery.

But just talking about these, Shu Yan still didn't have much worry. This was the influence brought about by the change in his own strength. His vision was getting higher and higher. Although Dou Ling was also one of the three major empires, if it weren't for Star Luo and Heavenly Soul as barriers, then as long as a war broke out, it would definitely be pushed horizontally by the Sun Moon Empire all the way, and there would definitely be no power to resist.

Such a weak country really had nothing for him to care about or worry about.

(End of chapter)