Douluo Continent: The Eternal Dawn

Chapter 14 Everyone has a bright future

The two sat cross-legged on the open ground in front of the Sea God Pavilion.

Ye Xixuan closed his eyes and focused on meditation and cultivation, while Zhang Lexuan carefully sensed the flow of soul power in Ye Xixuan's meridians and made corrections and supplements as needed.

There are different levels of soul power meditation techniques. Although ordinary meditation techniques can be used for cultivation, their efficiency is much lower.

Shrek Academy has a history spanning tens of thousands of years, during which countless geniuses with astonishing talent have emerged. The valuable cultivation experience left by each predecessor has accumulated into a part of Shrek Academy's profound heritage.

Meditation techniques have been refined time and again, and their effectiveness is now comparable to the so-called Xuan Tian Gong inherited from the Tang Sect. This is precisely why titled Douluo-level powerhouses are no longer as scarce as they were ten thousand years ago.

Times are always progressing.

During meditation, Ye Xixuan discovered that his innate ability, the Heart Demon Pattern, also had a significant amplifying effect on mental power.

With sufficient mental strength, one's control over one's own soul power naturally becomes increasingly meticulous. Each time Zhang Lexuan reminded him, he could quickly grasp the key points and make timely adjustments.

Ye Xixuan spent the entire morning in meditation, from which he benefited greatly.

"Alright, Xi Xuan. Take a rest." Zhang Lexuan's gentle voice came from beside him, and Ye Xi Xuan slowly opened his eyes, still feeling unsatisfied.

"Sister Lexuan."

"That concludes today's training." Zhang Lexuan smiled slightly, gaining a deeper understanding of Ye Xixuan's talent and comprehension. It seemed she would need to make some corresponding changes to the teaching methods next time.

"From now on, it will be the same every day. In the morning, you will train with me at the Sea God Pavilion, and in the afternoon, you can manage your own time. Of course, you cannot slack off on your meditation training in the evening. Your martial soul attribute is similar to mine, so the effect of training in the evening will be better."

"Yes." Ye Xixuan nodded in response, then seemed to suddenly remember something and asked Zhang Lexuan.

"Sister Lexuan, does the academy have Xuan Shui Pills?"

"Mysterious Water Pill?" Zhang Lexuan couldn't help but look at Ye Xixuan with doubt.

"Since you have innate full soul power, pills like the Profound Water Pill, which enhance innate soul power, are almost useless to you. In fact, they might even allow impurities from the pill to enter your body. As for the Soul Ascension Pill, you can try taking one after you break through to the Soul Venerable realm in the future. After all, for Soul Masters with extreme attributes, once their cultivation reaches the third ring or higher, their cultivation speed will significantly decrease."

"Sister Lexuan, it's not for me to use, I want to give it to a friend of mine," Ye Xixuan said calmly.

"Is your friend male or female?"

“A woman.” Ye Xixuan met Zhang Lexuan’s burning gaze and inexplicably felt a little pressure.

Zhang Lexuan hesitated for a moment, then pressed on, "Is it that little girl from the Tang Clan?"

"How did you know?!" Ye Xixuan's eyes widened in surprise, but then he suddenly realized what was going on.

Alright, Senior Brother Bei really did betray me to Senior Sister!
The more Zhang Lexuan remained silent, the greater the pressure Ye Xixuan faced, much like the absolute dominance of an older sister over her younger brother.

Fortunately, Zhang Lexuan finally took the initiative to speak and break the dull atmosphere.

"I'll bring it to you tomorrow morning when you're practicing with me."

"Thank you, Sister Lexuan!"

……

A biting wind whipped up snowflakes that resembled transparent ice crystals, swirling them in the sky. All around lay a vast, boundless, dark blue sea, evoking a sense of cold, desolate solitude. This was the Ice Sea, located in the western part of the far north, a vast expanse of water straddling the northern borders of the Sun Moon Empire and the Heavenly Soul Empire.

Deep within this icy sea, a colossal icebreaker sails against the wind. Its hull is covered in heavy iron armor, and thick, soul-guided cannons extend from both sides, exuding a metallic sheen and a chilling aura. Due to the extremely low temperatures and high latitude, the light on the horizon is distorted, swirling with dazzling, seven-colored halos.

A stunningly beautiful white-haired girl stood alone on the deck, gazing into the distance.

The girl looked very delicate, with beautiful, large, clear eyes that sparkled like jade. Even just looking at her from afar, one could sense a subtle gentleness emanating from her.

What's extremely strange is that once the snowflakes falling from the sky land within three meters of her body, they are drawn away by an invisible force, creating a swirling, swirling snow.

"Your Highness." A middle-aged man, around forty years old, came up behind the girl, his white cloak blending seamlessly into the surroundings.

The girl turned to look at the middle-aged man, a charming smile appearing on her beautiful face, and the loneliness she had felt earlier vanished instantly.

"Master Mo, how much longer is the voyage?"

“We are now deep in the Arctic Ocean. Mr. Langya said that if we continue sailing, we should arrive in about three more days,” the middle-aged man replied in a deep voice with a look of pity.

“Princess Vina, you will be staying at the Body Sect for a full five years this time.”

“As a princess of the Heavenly Soul Empire, I should shoulder this responsibility and share my father’s burdens.” Vina smiled, already aware of this in her heart.

“If doing this can strengthen the relationship between the Heavenly Soul Empire and the Body Sect, I am willing to do so. Master Mo, Vina understands your intentions.”

"Your Highness..." Mo Feiyun sighed with deep emotion. It was too cruel for this princess to have to live alone for five years in the Body Sect, far away from the Heavenly Soul Empire's homeland, at the tender age of nine.

The conversation between the two revealed a great deal of shocking information.

Very few people would guess that the main body sect's residence is actually located deep in the perilous Arctic sea.

……

Xingluo Empire, White Tiger Duke's Mansion.

Inside the Duke's mansion, in the awakening room, a thin, black-haired boy looked expectantly at the middle-aged soul master who was awakening his martial soul. His deep blue eyes revealed a determination far beyond that of his peers.

Surrounded by onlookers, he subconsciously clenched his fists.

"Mom, I will definitely awaken my martial soul and become a soul master so that you can live a good life!"

"Dai Yuhao, Martial Soul Eyes, Innate Soul Power Level 1."

Just then, the middle-aged Soul Master's calm voice reached the boy's ears, causing him to freeze in place as if struck by lightning, followed by the mocking laughter of the crowd.

"The White Tiger Martial Soul hasn't been awakened?"

"Hahaha, he really is my son!"

"Level one innate soul power?!"

The young boy might not have understood the meaning behind these words, but he simply memorized the ugly faces of these people. He remembered his mother telling him the legendary story of a commoner soul master who defied fate when he was a child.

"Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river; never underestimate a young man's potential!" This was his favorite saying, and it applies to him today as well.

This world is full of diverse beings. Some are nurtured by Shrek Academy, some are valued by the Body Sect, and some are told not to underestimate the potential of the young.

Everyone has a bright future!
(End of this chapter)