Douluo Continent: The Ruler of Time, Reigning Supreme

Chapter 188 The First Year Ends

Teams that are arguing endlessly about the energy circuit of a certain core magic array may accidentally discover the most perfect solution in a chance experimental error.

They would feel as if they had divine assistance, and their research on soul tools would progress by leaps and bounds.

Although, given the current foundation of the Star Luo Empire, it is still a pipe dream to fully catch up with the far-ahead Sun Moon Empire in terms of soul tool technology.

However, this leap forward will definitely bring tremendous changes and benefits to the Star Luo Empire.

This is Yin Chen's way of giving back to the Star Luo Empire.

It wasn't money, it wasn't a soul tool, and it wasn't simply military support.

Rather, it is about fundamentally enhancing the country's potential and future.

This is the essence of the power of "sharing the same fate".

change destiny.

This is also the fundamental reason why Yin Chen always maintained a detached attitude when facing Huo Yuhao.

That boy who possessed a million-year soul ring and was favored by fate.

Son of luck?

A faint smile appeared on Yin Chen's lips once again.

'So what if you're a chosen one?'

'Same-time command, interested in learning more?'

Of course, he only thought it to himself.

He wouldn't resort to such taboo methods to deal with Huo Yuhao until Huo Yuhao clearly stood against him.

the reason is simple.

He knew very well that on the chessboard of the mortal realm, there was a chess player of a higher dimension who was constantly watching Huo Yuhao, the most important piece.

Spirit world.

Sea God, Tang San.

If he rashly tries to change Huo Yuhao's fate, that abnormal fluctuation of fortune will definitely attract the attention of that God King instantly, like a searchlight in the dark.

Yin Chen doesn't want to alarm that person so soon.

In his plan, the lofty god-king was the final boss he had imagined and pre-set for himself.

Making the final boss appear early would be too unfair to him.

Although he wasn't afraid.

However, that would be troublesome.

What he hated most in his life was trouble.

The time that followed passed quietly in the daily grind of training, learning, and fighting.

For these gifted young men and women of Shrek Academy, time is the most precious resource, but also the cheapest consumable.

Every day, they are growing and transforming at an astonishing pace.

Yin Chen's cultivation level naturally did not fall behind.

After fusing with Ice Emperor, his soul power jumped to level 45.

After months of immersion in the academy and the nourishment from those almost luxurious meals made up of soul beast meat and various rare medicinal herbs, his soul power has steadily increased, and now he has reached the peak of level 47.

If word got out that a twelve-year-old Soul Master of level 47 was to spread, it would be enough to shake the entire continent.

Besides him, the other members of the team also made rapid progress.

Gu Yuena, the Silver Dragon King who keeps her abilities hidden, has quietly broken through to level thirty-nine.

It seems that once the next semester starts, she will be able to successfully break through the level 40 barrier and become a true four-ring Soul Master.

Ye Guyi, the girl with the Holy Angel Martial Soul, has also made remarkable progress.

After slaying the powerful Nirvana Corpse in Dragon City, her martial soul received a tremendous boost because it purified that immense evil power. In the past few months, her cultivation has become twice as effective with half the effort, and her soul power has now steadily remained at level thirty-eight.

Yin Chen estimated that, given her momentum, if she worked hard during the holidays, reaching level 39 before the start of the next semester wouldn't be difficult. As for level 40, that would be impossible unless she killed an evil soul master or a Nirvana Corpse again during the holidays.

With the characteristics of the Holy Angel Martial Soul, it is possible to catch up with Gu Yuena's progress.

After all, the higher a Soul Master's level, the slower their cultivation speed.

The warm winter sun shone lazily through the classroom windows, casting golden light on the desks and turning the swirling dust into gold.

A restless atmosphere permeated the air.

The bell rang, signaling the end of the last practical lesson, and Teacher Wang Yan walked onto the podium.

He didn't start reviewing today's match as usual; he simply looked quietly at the group of energetic young men and women below the stage, a gentle smile on his face.

"classmates."

His voice wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.

"Today is your last day in your first year. The academy has not assigned any new teaching tasks today."

"So, I'll just say a few more words, and then everyone can go back and pack their things to go home."

Upon hearing this, the previously quiet classroom instantly erupted like a pot of oil that had been ignited, creating a deafening roar.

"oh--!!"

"It's finally the holidays! It's a holiday!"

"I can go home now. I miss my mom's braised pork."

A huge cheer erupted, almost lifting the roof off the classroom.

The tension and exhaustion that had been suppressed for a semester seemed to find an outlet at this moment.

Every face beamed with genuine, pure joy.

The upcoming month-long holiday is like a giant magnet, attracting everyone's attention.

Returning like an arrow.

Who doesn't miss their loved ones far away? Who doesn't yearn for the warmth and comfort of home?
Of course, this excludes orphans who have no relatives or who consider the academy their home.

Yin Chen leaned back in his chair, looking at the excited, flushed faces around him, and a faint smile involuntarily crept onto his lips.

So does he.

Although he was a time traveler, he had already come to regard this place as his second home.

He also missed Princess Xu Jiujiu, who always cared for him and had a hint of ambiguous feelings for him, and Uncle Hui, who always silently protected him like family.

He is also a human being, a living, breathing human being, with the most basic and genuine emotions and desires that belong to humanity.

Looking at the excited faces below the stage, Wang Yan smiled and gently pressed his hands down, signaling everyone to be quiet.

"I know everyone is very excited right now. Over the past year, each and every one of you has made tremendous efforts. On behalf of myself and on behalf of Teacher Han Ruoruo, I would like to express my gratitude to all of you for your hard work."

"It is because of your efforts that Class 1, Grade 1, has this shared and irreplaceable honor."

His words were sincere, and the once noisy classroom quickly quieted down.

The students could all feel the genuine satisfaction that this usually meticulous teacher felt at that moment.

"but."

At this point, Wang Yan's tone suddenly changed.

That gentle smile turned serious.

The atmosphere in the classroom instantly froze.

Everyone held their breath; they knew the crucial moment was about to begin.

(End of this chapter)