Peerless Douluo: Blood of the Black King Nidhogg!

Chapter 141 Soul Tools are Great, I Must Learn Them (4K)

"When a dynasty prospers, the people suffer; when a dynasty falls, the people suffer..."

Mu En repeated these eight short words over and over again, which perfectly summarized the current situation on the mainland.

That's the truth. People have always focused on the extremely powerful Soul Masters, but have always ignored the reality at the bottom.

Don't say that the situation will be much better because soul tools are highly developed. Those high-ranking rulers are almost all seasoned feudal warriors. Even if it is better, how much better can it be?

Moon was also aware of these problems. He pondered for a long time, and finally sighed softly, his voice low and somber.

“My child, I am too old now. Even if I wanted to change things, I don’t have the time or the strength. No, even when I was young, it would have been far from enough.”

"But child, you are still young, and your potential has not yet been fully unleashed. Go and give it a try. Even if you fail in the end, it will be a precedent for the mainland."

Mu En didn't ask Mo Yuan what he wanted to do after realizing this principle, or what his goal was. It wasn't that he wasn't curious, but rather that the question was simply unimportant.

How bad could someone be, even if they are truly evil? And how bad could they be than the current situation?
Unfortunately, Mo Yuan was unaware of his thoughts; otherwise, Mo Yuan would have definitely told him a story called 'The Three-Body Problem'.

"Yes, Elder Mu," Mo Yuan nodded in response.

Mu En then sighed wistfully, before regaining his initial smile and beginning to chat with Mo Yuan as if they were grandfather and grandson.

They didn't discuss anything about martial spirits; they chatted like friends, talking about everything from interesting anecdotes about the continent to gossip among students.

The sun was setting, but the sunlight was not harsh.

"Alright, let's stop here. You've just gotten back, you should go and meet up with your friends. It's a waste of time to just chat with an old man here." Mu En patted Mo Yuan's shoulder gently and said with a smile.

Mo Yuan shook his head and said, "What you said is biased. You are a level 99 Limit Douluo, the renowned Dragon God Douluo. Chatting with you is an opportunity that others would love to have."

"Haha, then I'll take it as you praising me, kid," Moon chuckled twice, clearly in a very good mood. Then, as if he had thought of something, he spoke again.
"I almost forgot, the exchange student program starts in a few days. I've been thinking about it and decided to ask for your opinion again."

"After all, the continent is not what it used to be. While martial spirits are powerful, soul tools are by no means weak, especially in war where they play a far greater role than martial spirits."

"I was thinking that since you still have spiritual attributes, you probably have considerable talent in soul tools. So I thought it would be fine if you wanted to go to the Sun Moon Empire. As for the danger... as long as I live, I can ensure your safety."

"No need, Elder Mu, I have never had the idea of ​​learning about soul tools."

Mo Yuan rejected the suggestion without hesitation. He still held the same idea: he was willing to go to the Sun Moon Empire, but he would have to change his identity.

Moon wasn't particularly puzzled by this, but simply changed the subject, asking, "Is it because of your mysterious forging knowledge?"

"Yes."

Mo Yuan stopped hiding it. After all, even if the Shrek Academy people were clueless, they should have realized the problem after so long.

“That’s true. Given the special nature and power of your two swords, it seems there’s really no need for you to focus on learning soul tools.” After saying this, Moon didn’t delve any deeper into the secrets and information.

Anyway, he doesn't have much time left, and Shrek Academy's future depends on Mo Yuan. It's not worth ruining his future for a little curiosity.

"Oh right, we've been chatting for so long and I haven't asked you if you've obtained your sixth spirit ring yet?" Mu En suddenly realized.

"It has been obtained, please take a look."

As he spoke, Mo Yuan stood up, took a few steps back, and then ignited his Golden Eyes. Six extraordinary spirit rings—yellow, purple, purple, black, black-red, and red—rose from beneath his feet.

Even though he had expected it, Mu En was still somewhat stunned when the sixth soul ring with two golden patterns, symbolizing a lifespan of two hundred thousand years, appeared before him.

"Two hundred thousand years? Child, how did you do that?" Mu En asked in surprise. "Although your physical strength is sufficient to absorb it, how did you manage to kill a two hundred thousand year old soul beast? No, a two hundred thousand year old soul beast can already be called a ferocious beast."

Mo Yuan said nothing about this question, but simply took out another soul bone from his soul tool. The soul bone was shaped like a tree branch, dark green in color, and emitted powerful soul energy fluctuations.

This is a soul bone offered by the Demon King in the Star Dou Great Forest. It is 150,000 years old and is a left arm bone.

Mo Yuan calmly took out the soul bone, as if he had said nothing, yet as if he had said everything.

Mu En's eyes narrowed slightly, and after a long while, he suddenly realized something and exclaimed, "You mean there were two 100,000-year-old soul beasts fighting each other, and you ended up getting the spoils?"

This is Mu En's guess, and it's also what Mo Yuan just expressed. After all, this is the only conclusion that can explain everything.

Unless you insist that the soul bone in Mo Yuan's hand was bought, or that he hunted down another 100,000-year-old soul beast.

The first guess is okay, as it can be found out with a follow-up investigation, but the second guess is basically impossible.

Do you think 100,000-year-old soul beasts are as easy as cabbages, that they can be hunted down so easily?
Unfortunately, even if Mu En racked his brains, he would never have imagined that this 100,000-year-old soul bone was actually a gift from the Demon King.

Mo Yuan nodded, confirming Mu En's guess. "That's right. When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits. Last year, I was lucky enough to encounter a 200,000-year-old Azure Thunder Evil Flood Dragon King and a 100,000-year-old Demon Eye Tree fighting each other in the Star Dou Great Forest. As you know, with the Azure Thunder Evil Flood Dragon's pitiful wisdom, it didn't know when to stop. As a result, both beasts were seriously injured, and I got the benefit."

“Luck is important, but you also need the strength and confidence to do it.” Mu En did not doubt Mo Yuan’s words. The only loophole, the issue of strength, could be filled by the previously mentioned ‘Blood Explosion’.

"Alright, seeing what you've accomplished, I'm relieved. Now, put the soul bone away."

After the last topic was concluded, and after chatting with Mu En for a while longer, Mo Yuan turned and took his leave at Mu En's request.

As he watched that tall, straight figure walk further and further away until it disappeared into the bright sunlight, a figure suddenly appeared beside Mu En—it was Xuan Zi.

“Elder Mu, I just explored along the eastern side of the academy and contacted local spies. There were indeed traces of Mo Yuan along the way. He wasn’t lying. Moreover, he often did good deeds along the way, including but not limited to punishing local thugs and helping the disabled.”

“Good,” Moon said with a look of relief in his eyes, then asked, “Is there anything else?”

"Have."

Xuanzi frowned, his eyes somewhat solemn. "A few days ago, I secretly went to the territory of the Sun Moon Empire and discovered traces of many evil soul masters' activities. The number and frequency of these activities far exceeded those on our side. I feel that there is definitely some unknown conspiracy involved."

“Evil Soul Masters, the Sun Moon Empire…” Mu En sighed wistfully, “I wonder what kind of schemes the Sun Moon Empire is plotting this time, but one thing is certain: their wolfish ambitions have not subsided. It seems that unnecessary turmoil will soon be stirred up on the continent…”

After a brief moment of worry, Mu En immediately made a decision: "Give the order to send spies from the other three countries to the Sun Moon Empire to keep a close eye on the movements within the Sun Moon Empire."

"Yes!"

……

Two days later, at a restaurant in Shrek City. "Cheers!"

Eight glasses filled with bright red wine clinked together, making a crisp sound. At this moment, Mo Yuan, Zhang Lexuan, Ning Tian, ​​Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, Jiang Nannan, He Caitou, and Tang Ya, whom they hadn't seen for a long time, were seated at the table.

Of the eight people at this gathering, Zhang Lexuan, Ning Tian, ​​and He Caitou are all exchange students who will be going to the Sun Moon Empire. Since Mo Yuan had just returned to the academy a few days ago, Zhang Lexuan, as the senior sister, and Ning Tian discussed and organized this gathering.

First, to welcome Mo Yuan back; second, so that everyone can get to know each other in advance and look out for each other when they arrive in the Sun Moon Empire; and third, to say goodbye.

"Junior Ning Tian has become even more beautiful since I last saw her. No wonder Junior Mo Yuan is so smitten with you," Tang Ya said with a grin to Ning Tian, ​​who was holding Mo Yuan's arm.

Two years have passed, and Ning Tian has almost completely shed his childishness. His features have become more refined, and his long platinum blonde hair is tied up at the back of his head, giving him a mature look.

Her snow-white collarbones and shoulders were exposed, and her fitted white silk dress accentuated her increasingly beautiful figure.

Ning Tian smiled shyly, her arm around Mo Yuan's tightening slightly. Mo Yuan smiled and gently stroked her face.

Seeing the two acting so intimately, Xu Sanshi and Bei Bei and the others immediately started to cheer loudly.

"Kiss me! Kiss me!"

Upon hearing this, Ning Tian's eyes showed a hint of shyness, and an alluring blush quickly rose on her cheeks. She then turned to look at Mo Yuan beside her, her slightly parted, moist red lips exuding an indescribable allure.

At this moment, Mo Yuan also turned his head to look over. The two were already very close, and when he turned his head, their skin almost touched.

Looking at her boyfriend whom she hadn't seen for two years and would be separated from for another three, a determined look flashed in Ning Tian's shy eyes. Then she opened her red lips and reached out to wrap her arms around Mo Yuan's neck.

Mo Yuan's pupils widened slightly before he slowly closed his eyes. His long, platinum and jet-black hair intertwined, their auras mingling, creating an ambiguous atmosphere.

Seeing Ning Tian's proactive and bold actions, the crowd couldn't help but click their tongues in amazement, and then immediately began to laugh and cheer. At the same time, everyone's feelings were quite different.

As Xu Sanshi drank, he glanced sideways at Jiang Nannan, who was sitting next to Zhang Lexuan. Looking at the girl he had been pursuing for several years, he felt a mix of emotions.

He had already tried to change his mind after listening to Mo Yuan's advice, but feelings are not something that can be changed so easily.

Seemingly noticing Xu Sanshi's gaze, Jiang Nannan, whose cheeks were flushed with shyness, turned to look at Xu Sanshi.

When their eyes met, Xu Sanshi instinctively wanted to look away, and then thought of what to say to appease Jiang Nannan, who was about to get angry. However, the result this time was beyond his expectations.

Jiang Nannan did not get angry and scold him; instead, she spoke calmly.

"Drink less."

Xu Sanshi was stunned, then his eyes suddenly shone with amazing light. He put down his wine glass and patted his chest, saying, "Nannan, since you've spoken, then I won't just drink less, I'll quit drinking altogether from now on!"

Just then, Mo Yuan moved away from Ning Tian. He touched the cheek of the girl next to him, whose head was lowered and whose ears were red, and then shook his head helplessly as he looked at Xu Sanshi, who was once again trying to curry favor with Jiang Nannan.

He is now increasingly certain that, not to mention turtle-type soul beasts, even turtle-type martial soul owners have something stuck to them.

Meanwhile, Beibei, Tangya, and Caitou all watched everything with smiles on their faces. Zhang Lexuan was similar to them, but there was a faint sadness in her dark eyes.

This somewhat unfamiliar yet extremely powerful senior sister of the inner court attracted a lot of attention from everyone.

Therefore, almost everyone noticed the sadness in Zhang Lexuan's eyes. Apart from Mo Yuan, who knew why she was like this, everyone else was very puzzled.

Even though Mu En changed the definition of evil soul masters, Ye Xuan is still a level 98 Super Douluo with a very high status. The label of evil soul master on him cannot be changed overnight.

However, Zhang Lexuan happens to hold a pivotal position in Shrek Academy. If her relationship with Ye Xuan were to be revealed, it would inevitably cause a lot of unnecessary trouble. Therefore, at Mu En's request, this matter must not be disclosed to anyone other than the parties involved.

Looking at Zhang Lexuan, who plays the role of an older sister in his life, Bei Bei frowned slightly. As the 'crown prince' of Shrek Academy in a sense, he naturally knew some information that ordinary people did not.

Even though they were just rumors, they still made him feel a little uncomfortable. Zhang Lexuan had raised him since he was a child. Although he didn't have romantic feelings for Zhang Lexuan, his attachment to her was real. So, his possessiveness as a man began to take hold.

Unfortunately, no one came forward to give him a definite answer. Besides, even if someone did give him a definite answer, what difference would it make? Was he supposed to go and fight Ye Xuan?
This isn't the way to court death.

After a brief period of commotion, the gathering returned to normal. During this time, Zhang Lexuan suddenly asked Mo Yuan a question.

"Junior Brother Mo Yuan, what are your plans after returning to the academy? Will you stay at the academy or do something else?"

Upon hearing this question, everyone immediately turned their attention to Mo Yuan. Seeing that everyone was looking at him with curiosity, Mo Yuan calmly put down his wine cup and then spoke.

"Just like before, continue traveling around the continent. After all, sometimes you can better understand the world by going out and exploring more."

"Brother Yuan, are you serious?" Ning Tian's face showed obvious surprise.

She was worried that if she went to the Sun Moon Empire, Mo Yuan might be lured away by other women at the academy. She hadn't forgotten that Han Ruoruo, Ling Luochen, and Ma Xiaotao all had ill intentions towards Mo Yuan.

If Mo Yuan is going to leave the academy in the future, then there is no need to worry about these issues at all.

"Of course." Mo Yuan smiled and pinched Ning Tian's cheek, giving an affirmative answer.

The topic quickly came to an end, since everyone knew that with Mo Yuan's current level of cultivation, staying at the academy was essentially no different from traveling outside, and the academy wouldn't restrict his activities at all.

When the last bottle of wine on the table was emptied, the gathering came to a complete end. After saying goodbye, Mo Yuan carried the somewhat drunk Ning Tian back to the Nine Treasures Pavilion in Shrek City.

After a somewhat ambiguous and tender moment, Mo Yuan, who was seething with anger, returned to his dormitory and saw a familiar and beautiful figure standing in front of his bedroom door.

Soft light shone from behind her, highlighting her beautiful features. She wore a long purple dress with lace trim that perfectly accentuated her curvaceous figure, while black stockings clung tightly to her skin, making her legs appear slender and alluring.

Han Ruoruo held a book titled "Complete Analysis of the Core Array of Soul Guidance Devices" in her hands. Looking at Mo Yuan, whom she hadn't seen for a long time, she pushed up her frameless glasses. Her long eyelashes were covered with a layer of mist, and her charming eyes were like a pool of spring water sprinkled with peach petals.

She beckoned to Mo Yuan, her alluring red lips parted slightly, exhaling a moist breath carrying the scent of roses.

"Junior brother, would you like to learn about soul tools?"

Mo Yuan was taken aback at first, then turned around and slammed the door shut. At the same time, he pressed the light switch. After a while, a few words were uttered amidst his soft breathing.

"Soul tools are great, I need to learn how to use them."

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(End of this chapter)