Douluo Continent: On Becoming a God Through Science

Chapter 18 The Final Guidance

Seeing his disciple's hesitant and uneasy expression, You Chen remained calm and patted the other's head, but his eyes were filled with complex emotions.

He said, "My child, all good things must come to an end."

Yan didn't hide her reluctance to part: "Teacher, can't I go with you? I want to continue learning by your side!"

You Chen moved his hand away and shook his head slightly: "You are a pure battle spirit master, not a researcher. I have basically taught you all the knowledge you need as a battle spirit master. In terms of cultivation environment alone, Martial Spirit City and the Martial Spirit Hall itself are undoubtedly the best on the continent. It has the richest cultivation resources and simulated environment, the best competitive atmosphere, and the most outstanding peers. Leaving Martial Spirit City to travel and study with me is equivalent to voluntarily giving up the best environment. In this golden age of cultivation, it's not exactly cutting off your own path, but it's certainly not a wise move!"

After Qian Renxue, he originally did not want to take on any more disciples.

But perhaps it was Yan's sycophantic behavior that stirred up memories of his past life.

Because of Yan's age, he felt a mixture of disdain and pity, yet also a touch of reluctance.

By a stroke of luck, this master-disciple relationship came about.

The three members of the Golden Generation were all at a level that would attract the attention of the Title Douluo of the Hall of Worship.

Although this qualification is only one of the prerequisites, for those who no longer have much worldly pursuit, sometimes even if a naturally born super martial soul master doesn't like them, they may not necessarily accept them as disciples.

In the original novel, it seems that because Bibi Dong took Hu Liena as a disciple, the trio was classified as being in Bibi Dong's camp, and ultimately none of them took on any disciples.

However, considering that Bibi Dong did not want to accept men as her disciples, Xie Yue and Yan could actually be considered Bibi Dong's disciples in name only.

You Chen can be considered to have snatched a disciple from Bibi Dong.

Whether it's Yan's personal wish or weakening Bibi Dong's power, You Chen taking Yan as his disciple is more beneficial than harmful.

But this is purely without considering personal feelings.

Over the years, he developed a deep bond with his disciple, who had a pure and innocent heart.

Given the rift between him and the Pope, keeping his beloved student by the Pope's side is hardly something a qualified teacher should do.

To be frank, You Chen is capable of providing cultivation environment and resources.

It's just a drop in the ocean for You Chen's current wealth to provide the top-tier cultivation resources for a few geniuses.

The biggest problem is that with a child like Yan around, many of his actions will be restricted, and many things in the future will be difficult to explain.

Besides, with such an obvious "handle" left in this palace, Bibi Dong would probably feel even more at ease.

Taking all these factors into account, it's impossible for You Chen to keep Yan by his side.

However, how could Yan accept the fact that he had to part ways with his master, who was like a father to him?

"No! Teacher! Even if I have to give up the cultivation resources of Wuhun City, I still want to follow you to continue learning and cultivating!" Yan clenched his fists, tears welling up in his eyes, his voice resounding.

"Stop being so willful, Yan! Have you forgotten your dreams?! Have you forgotten your goals?! Yan, you're not a child anymore!"

Yan seemed frozen in place by You Chen's sudden rebuke.

As a teacher, You Chen is by no means just a gentle and agreeable person. He is strict when he needs to be strict and gentle when he needs to be gentle. He believes that this is what makes a responsible and good teacher!

So much so that when You Chen's tone became more forceful, Yan's body seemed to recall the scene of You Chen transforming into a devilish teacher, and he immediately stood up straight as a conditioned reflex, not daring to breathe.

Upon seeing this, You Chen's expression softened: "I have never forgotten that you said you would shoulder my share of lacking talent and strive to become a Title Douluo! Have you forgotten?"

Yan's eyes widened, and he blurted out, "How could I forget?! Teacher, I will definitely become the strongest Title Douluo, so that you, who can't become a Title Douluo, can see the view from the top!"

The boy's words were filled with determination.

He had felt regret and pity for his teacher's talent countless times.

Even without extraordinary talent, if his innate soul power were only two or three levels higher, he believed his teacher could still stand at the pinnacle of this continent!

Therefore, he wanted to prove to the world that his teacher, You Chen, was only limited by his talent and was by no means a weakling!

He wants to become a strongman, to speak for his teacher in the world at the pinnacle, and to tell the world who taught him!

His initial target was Huliena, who was by his side and had been taken as a disciple by His Holiness the Pope!

With a talent that even the Pope was willing to accept as a personal disciple, coupled with the resources enjoyed by a disciple of the Pope, if he could far surpass Hu Liena, wouldn't that prove that You Chen's teaching ability as a teacher is even stronger than His Holiness the Pope's?!

Looking at Yan Zhen's excited and enthusiastic expression, You Chen barely managed to control his mouth from twitching uncontrollably: "Hmm, that means the adrenaline rush is about right. Even without my supervision, this kid should be able to put in over 100% effort in his training, right?"

"cough."

You Chen coughed lightly, interrupting Yan's reverie, and said gently, "I've already taught you everything I needed to. Since I've just been away from the banquet because of that little girl Hu Liena, let me take advantage of this free time to check on your learning progress—consider it my final instruction to you."

"Yes, teacher!"

Yan rubbed his eyes hard, revealing slightly red eyes, and responded forcefully.

The scene shifts, and the master and apprentice find themselves in the spacious training ground in the backyard of the manor.

The two stood still, exchanging only glances without saying much...

"Martial Soul Possession!"

"Martial Soul Possession!"

A dark red phantom, somewhat resembling a dark version of Ragnaros, covered Yan's body. His body then underwent detailed changes after being possessed by a Beast Martial Soul, with deep red patterns resembling magma cracks appearing all over his body, as if he were wearing dark red armor.

Meanwhile, the sky-blue and cyan soul power fluctuations rippled, and the Starbone Dragon, with snow-white as its main color, possessed You Chen, causing details belonging to the white dragon to appear on his body.

Just like Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, after their martial souls were attached, they only gained rabbit ears and cat ears. Most martial souls only slightly transformed into beasts after being attached.

This explains why the partial dragonification of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex was so powerful.

Because that's equivalent to prematurely manifesting a weakened version of the Martial Soul's true form, the effect of which is incomparable to simple Martial Soul possession.

(End of this chapter)