Douluo Continent: The Ruler of Time, Reigning Supreme

Chapter 201 New Semester

The streets were bustling with traffic and lined with shops. The air was filled with the aroma of food, the clanging of metal, and the various fluctuations of soul power that soul masters unconsciously emitted, all blending together to create a vibrant symphony.

Especially at the main gate of the academy, the road leading to hope and glory was now lined with an endless queue.

Those were young and energetic faces, their eyes sparkling with anticipation for the future, nervousness about the unknown, and the purest reverence for the name Shrek.

They are this year's freshmen, coming from all corners of the mainland, each carrying their own dreams, hoping to start their own legend here.

Unbeknownst to them, Yin Chen and the Lan sisters, Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo, had gone from being members of this long line to becoming senior students watched with envy by the freshmen at the tail of the line.

Their school uniforms are no longer the pure white that represents freshmen, but have been changed to bright yellow that symbolizes their status as second-year students.

This is not just a change of color, but a symbol of status and seniority.

"Hello, senior."

The three of them walked to the door and greeted the senior students who were responsible for guiding the new students.

When the senior students saw that it was them, they all smiled and nodded in response, their gazes lingering on Yin Chen for a moment, filled with a sense of inquiry and respect.

Yin Chen was a prominent figure in the outer courtyard, even more popular than the former twin stars of the outer courtyard, Xu Sanshi and Bei Bei.

Under the watchful eyes of the freshmen, a mixture of envy, curiosity, and awe, the three of them passed through the magnificent school gate and officially stepped into the campus for the new semester.

Ancient trees line the roads within the college, creating a lush and verdant landscape that stands in stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city.

Their destination was no longer the white teaching building from last year, but a teaching building located deeper within the college, entirely constructed of yellow stone.

It is taller and more ancient than the new student teaching building, as if silently telling that the students who come out of here have shed their immaturity and have begun to truly embark on the path of becoming strong.

When Yin Chen pushed open the classroom door of Class 1, Grade 2, there were already quite a few people inside.

In the spacious classroom, students gathered in twos and threes, excitedly discussing their holiday experiences.

Most of them are students whose families live in Shrek City, or students who choose to stay on campus during the holidays to study hard.

Yin Chen glanced around; he was one of the later ones to return.

His gaze quickly settled on a small group of people by the window.

Zhou Sichen was excitedly boasting to a few people, while Gu Yuena sat quietly in her seat, resting her chin on her hand and gazing at the scenery outside the window. Her cool and aloof demeanor created a tranquil atmosphere around her.

Ye Guyi, on the other hand, was like a restless butterfly, flitting among the group and occasionally letting out a crisp laugh.

Upon seeing Yin Chen and the other two enter, Ye Guyi's eyes lit up instantly, as if she had found a new target, and she immediately skipped and jumped to greet them.

"Yin Chen, Su Su, Luo Luo, you're finally back."

The little angel's enthusiasm remained unchanged. She opened her arms and gave Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo a big hug, then turned to look at Yin Chen.

Yin Chen's gaze fell on her, and his heterochromatic eyes narrowed slightly.

In his perception, Ye Guyi at this moment was like a bottle that had just been filled with water, the surface of the water still swaying slightly, not yet completely calm.

The fluctuations of her soul power were unusually active, even showing signs of overflowing that were difficult to completely control.

That sacred and pure aura was more solid and powerful than it had been at the end of the previous semester.

This is a typical characteristic of someone who has just completed a major breakthrough and has not yet had time to fully consolidate their cultivation.

"As expected of you, you noticed that."

Seeing that Yin Chen was only staring at her without saying a word, Ye Guyi knew that her changes could not be hidden from him. She triumphantly put her hands on her slender waist, raised her chin slightly, like a proud little peacock.

"That's right, I've broken through to level 40, and I'm now a Soul Master."

"Look at how smug you are."

Yin Chen looked at her, who seemed eager to announce it to the world, and felt both annoyed and amused. He reached out his finger and lightly tapped her smooth forehead with a disgruntled gesture.

"How come so fast? You spent the whole month on vacation doing drugs?"

Of course, the so-called drug use was just a joke.

Given Ye Guyi's proud nature, she would never use a method that damages her foundation to improve her strength.

Yin Chen knew almost without guessing that Qian Renxue must have played a part in this.

For the Holy Angel Martial Soul, there is no faster way to cultivate than purifying evil, whether it is an evil soul master or a Nirvana Corpse.

"What are you doing? You're the one who's on drugs."

Ye Guyi covered her forehead and glared at him with displeasure.

"Am I the kind of person who lacks foresight? You know my martial soul talent. I was lucky during the holidays and encountered a few ignorant Nirvana Corpses, which I purified. My soul power just increased on its own."

She spoke casually, but Yin Chen could imagine the danger involved.

The Nirvana Corpse is no lamb to the slaughter. The enemy she faces is no ordinary person, as it grants her the immense soul power needed to break through her bottleneck.

However, with Qian Renxue around, it wasn't too dangerous.

"Of course I know, you're lucky."

Yin Chen smiled but didn't expose her.

His gaze shifted and landed on the silver-haired figure who remained silent not far away.

"You actually caught up with Gu Yue's progress."

Compared to Ye Guyi's almost overflowing soul power, Gu Yuena's aura was like a deep pool, calm and restrained, without any leakage.

But Yin Chen was certain that beneath that calm surface lay a power even more vast and profound than before.

She not only broke through to level 40, but she probably did so much earlier than Ye Guyi, and she has already completely stabilized her realm.

"Yes."

Ye Guyi excitedly chimed in, completely unaware of the deeper meaning in Yin Chen's words. She ran to Gu Yuena's side and affectionately took her arm.

"Gu Yue has also broken through! How about that? Impressive, right?"

She counted on her fingers, her face beaming with excitement:

"With you, you freak, plus me, and Gu Yue, our class now has three Soul Masters."

The classroom fell silent for a moment as soon as he said this, and everyone's eyes turned to him, filled with shock, envy, and a hint of disbelief.

It's important to understand that for students at Shrek Academy, at the age of twelve or thirteen, most of them are still hovering between level twenty-five and thirty in terms of soul power when they are able to enter the second year.

Even Dai Huabin, who reportedly trained diligently during the holidays, only reached level thirty-six, still quite a distance from the level forty Soul Master.

(End of this chapter)