Douluo Continent: The Ruler of Time, Reigning Supreme

Chapter 162 Wang Yan's Shock

Zhou Sichen subconsciously turned her pleading gaze to her former best friend.

The moment Cao Jinxuan met his gaze, he immediately took several steps back warily, crossing his arms in front of his chest in a defensive stance.

"Don't look at me, I don't have any money."

He said righteously.

"You still haven't paid me back the three hundred gold soul coins you borrowed from me last time. I've waived the interest for you, so don't even think about trying to get back at me again."

Zhou Sichen's heart was completely broken.

His legs gave way, and he collapsed to the ground, muttering to himself:
"It's over...it's all over...my life...is completely bleak..."

Watching this farce unfold, Wang Yan, standing to the side, pushed up his black-rimmed glasses and looked at Yin Chen on the stage with admiration in his eyes.

Wow, that's amazing...

Wang Yan was filled with mixed emotions.

As a teacher, he patiently explained the rules and established classroom regulations, but few of the kids actually listened. The small cliques in the class were constantly fighting and vying for power.

But as soon as Yin Chen returned, he did nothing but stand there and say a few words, and the whole scene was completely under control.

Even someone as proud and domineering as Wu Feng couldn't lift his head in front of him.

Zhou Sichen and his gang of troublemakers were as docile as lambs.

Wang Yan had to admit that in this world where strength reigns supreme, especially in a place like Shrek Academy where monsters abound, absolute strength and talent are the strongest form of authority.

Compared to him, the homeroom teacher, the students in Class 1 of freshmen clearly listened to Yin Chen, the class monitor, more.

Perhaps... his teaching methods really need some changes.

Having such a strong class monitor might not be a bad thing for him.

The farce has finally come to an end.

"Alright, that's all over. Students, you can all go home now."

Han Ruoruo clapped her hands and began to disperse the crowd.

"The injured students should go for treatment as soon as possible, and everyone else should go about their business and not all crowd around here."

The students then seemed to snap out of their daze and began to leave in twos and threes.

As they walked, they were still excitedly discussing everything that had just happened, their gazes towards Yin Chen filled with awe and curiosity.

The two sisters, Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo, exchanged a glance and quickly ran onto the arena.

They went to the distraught Wu Feng and helped her up, one on each side.

"Wu Feng, how are you? We'll take you to find a teacher in the healing department."

Lan Susu said softly.

Wu Feng had recovered somewhat by now. She glanced at Huo Yuhao, who was still unconscious, and then at Yin Chen, whose expression was calm. The resentment in her eyes had dissipated, replaced by a complex and incomprehensible emotion.

She said nothing and let the Lan sisters help her off the stage.

On the other side, Wang Dong had carefully carried Huo Yuhao on his back, with Xiao Xiao anxiously following behind.

"We'll take Yuhao to the infirmary."

Wang Dong said something to Yin Chen and Han Ruoruo, then hurriedly left with Huo Yuhao.

Soon, the once bustling Soul Fighting Zone became empty.

Only Yin Chen, Han Ruoruo, Wang Yan, and Gu Yuena and Ye Guyi, who had somehow walked slowly to the edge of the arena, remained.

Yin Chen leaped off the arena and landed steadily in front of the group.

"You're finally back."

Han Ruoruo looked at the three students in front of her with a genuine smile on her face. She looked at Yin Chen and spoke with a hint of ease in her voice.

"How did the mission go?"

Although she was the deputy class teacher, Yin Chen and his team were on a mission for the monitoring group, and she had no authority to inquire about the specifics of the mission; she could only inquire about the outcome. Gu Yuena and Ye Guyi both looked at Yin Chen, indicating that he should answer.

Yin Chen smiled, his icy aura dissipated, and he returned to his usual gentle demeanor.

"With Sister Lexuan and Senior Xiaotao leading the team, the mission went very smoothly."

He glossed over the process in a few words, then added:
"And I was lucky enough to break through to the Soul Master level as well."

The Four Ring Soul Sect.

This news surprised both Han Ruoruo and Wang Yan.

They all knew that Yin Chen was not even twelve years old yet, but he had already broken through to the Soul Sect level. This cultivation speed was simply astonishing.

'Is this... Yin Chen's talent?'

Wang Yan thought to himself, deeply shocked.

However, compared to Yin Chen's breakthrough to the Soul Master level, Han Ruoruo keenly noticed another title that garnered her more attention.

"Sister Lexuan?"

She glanced at Yin Chen with surprise, a subtle ripple flashing in her clear eyes.

Who is Zhang Lexuan?

Moon Fairy, the top disciple of Shrek Academy's inner court, is one of the candidates for the next Sea God Pavilion Master and the dream lover of countless male students throughout the academy.

She was also her best friend.

He was a radiant figure standing at the very top of the academic pyramid.

Yin Chen actually addressed her with such an intimate term as "Sister Le Xuan".

It should be noted that even the junior brothers and sisters in the inner courtyard mostly address her respectfully as Senior Sister.

Those who could be addressed by other names were all among the very few people who had an extremely close relationship with Zhang Lexuan and were intimately acquainted with her.

'What exactly happened during their mission?'

Countless thoughts flashed through Han Ruoruo's mind in an instant.

However, she is ultimately not the kind of person who enjoys gossip.

She quickly suppressed her surprise, didn't ask any more questions, and simply smiled and nodded, pretending not to have noticed the detail.

"That's good. Breaking through to the Soul Master level is a good thing. Congratulations."

she said with a smile.

"You've just gotten back, you must be very tired. Go back and rest first."

"Okay, then we'll take our leave now, Sister Ruoruo, Teacher Wang Yan."

Yin Chen bowed politely, then turned and left the Soul Fighting Zone with Gu Yuena and Ye Guyi.

Watching their departing figures, Wang Yan couldn't help but sigh:

"Truly, the younger generation surpasses the older. Yin Chen's future achievements will likely far exceed our expectations."

Han Ruoruo didn't speak, but just quietly watched Yin Chen's back, her beautiful eyes sparkling with deep thought.

She always felt that after returning this time, Yin Chen... seemed to have become somewhat different from before.

It's not just a leap in strength, but also a transformation in temperament.

If he was once a beautiful jade with inner brilliance, then he is now a peerless divine weapon that has been unsheathed and whose sharpness is fully revealed.

The coldness and majesty that he inadvertently revealed made even a Soul Saint-level expert like her feel a slight tremor in her heart.

The figures of Yin Chen and his two companions disappeared at the exit of the Soul Battle Zone, taking away the last trace of noise.

The empty arena area was left with only Han Ruoruo and Wang Yan, and a mess on the ground.

(End of this chapter)