Douluo Continent: The Phoenix God Returns

Chapter 26 Breakthrough

"Is that him? A twelve-year-old Soul Master at level thirty-eight?"

After listening to Zhao Wuji's report, Flander and the master walked out of the office and saw Li Ye returning from Soto City.

"His talent might even surpass that of the mistress." Master Yu Xiaogang's eyes were unfocused.

Flanders coughed awkwardly and asked, "Have you been home all these years?"

The master shook his head. "I no longer have a home."

Flanders sighed, "That's your home after all, even though they don't welcome you..."

The master waved his hand, signaling Flander to stop talking. "Even if I were to go back, I wouldn't go back like this. I won't let those people laugh at me until I've proven myself."

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The next day, after breakfast, everyone gathered on the playground. Dai Mubai and the others looked at the middle-aged man next to Flander with suspicion, and couldn't help but wonder about his identity.

Ye Li narrowed his eyes slightly: "There are no useless martial souls, only useless soul masters, like the useless master Yu Xiaogang."

Flanders said, "Come, let me introduce our college's teachers to the five new students."

"This is Teacher Li Yusong, whose martial spirit is the Dragon Pattern Staff, and he is a level 63 Soul Emperor."

"This is Teacher Lu Qibin, whose martial soul is the Star Luo Chess, and he is a level 66 Soul Emperor."

"This is Teacher Shao Xin, whose martial soul is Candy Bean, a level 71 Soul Saint, and a food-type Soul Master. Teacher Shao is definitely one of the top five strongest food-type Soul Masters I know."

After introducing the teachers who originally belonged to the academy, Flander walked to Grandmaster's side, put his arm around his shoulder, and said, "This last one, I'd like to introduce him to everyone in detail. He is the one who, through his own research, proposed the Ten Competitive Advantages of Martial Souls, and is hailed as the strongest in Martial Soul theory, the most intelligent Soul Master, and also Tang San's teacher. Mr. Yu Xiaogang. Of course, he is also my old brother; we've known each other for many years. Perhaps you don't recognize his name, but I think you've all heard of his title. From now on, they can just call him Grandmaster."

Ye Li felt strange at this moment. This man was the man her teacher loved the most. Even now, Bibi Dong still had feelings for him. Should she get rid of him in advance?

Flander said, "From today onwards, your instruction will be entirely under the Master's responsibility, and we will all cooperate with him. You only returned yesterday, and I imagine you're all quite tired. So, I'll give you a day off today, and classes will resume tomorrow. During this trip to the Star Dou Great Forest, three of you reached the Soul Venerable realm. Ning Rongrong, Ma Hongjun, and Zhu Zhuqing, who haven't yet broken through level 30, you must also work hard and strive to catch up with the others as soon as possible. Master, is there anything you'd like to say?"

The master nodded, his stiff face as always, and looked at the eight students before him, saying calmly, "The academy only has eight students, and in my eyes, you are a whole. I have already reviewed your resumes, and I will develop some targeted teaching methods. Apart from cooperation, I do not want to hear any dissenting voices. No matter who it is, I will treat them all equally. Since you are students of Monster Academy, you must be distinguished from ordinary Soul Masters. From now on, everyone should only think of the word 'monster' when they mention you. From now on, the eight of you will no longer be divided into initial and advanced groups as before. You will receive unified teaching, and I will rank you according to your age. Number one: Dai Mubai; Number two: Oscar; Number three: Tang San; Number four: Li Ye; Number five: Xiao Wu; Number six: Ma Hongjun; Number seven: Ning Rongrong; Number eight: Zhu Zhuqing."

The master paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone. "Alright, you can disperse now. Meet here tomorrow morning. I don't want to see anyone absent for breakfast; otherwise, you will receive special training."

Watching the teachers leave, Oscar couldn't help but look at Tang San and say, "San, your teacher seems even more powerful than the dean!"

Tang San smiled slightly and said, "My teacher is always meticulous in his work, but as long as you strictly follow his instructions, there won't be any problems."

Dai Mubai smiled and said, "Except for me and Xiao Ao, the six of you are all the same age."

The fat man chuckled and said, "My two little sisters, call me Fourth Brother."

Ning Rongrong rolled her eyes at Ma Hongjun, "Fatty, if you can beat Fourth Brother, I'll call you that."

Zhu Zhuqing's answer was the most concise. She looked at Ma Hongjun with a cold gaze and said only three words: "Beat me."

"Fine, I'll let it go." The fat man waved his hand somewhat dejectedly. "Is anyone going into the city? I finally have a day off, I'll go to Soto City for a stroll."

Dai Mubai had been feeling rather stifled these past few days, but thanks to the trip to the Star Dou Great Forest, his relationship with Zhu Zhuqing had finally eased somewhat.

Oscar yawned. "I'm not going. I'm going back to catch up on my sleep. I'm finally level 30. Things can be a bit more relaxed now."

The three girls were all staring at Ma Hongjun; they clearly knew that this fat man's trip to the city was not for anything good.

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After returning to his dormitory, Ye Li began to cultivate. His cultivation level had reached level 45, but he had recently encountered a bottleneck in his cultivation and could not break through it. So he simply went to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well and consumed the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower.

At this moment, Ye Li's appearance was at its most fiery. His upper body clothes had all turned to ashes, revealing his best skin. The medicinal effects of the "Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower" were extremely domineering. At this moment, layers of fine juice kept seeping out from under his skin, and Ye Li's body was like a cooked shrimp. Strangely, every time a layer of black juice seeped out from his body, his physical fitness would increase by one point.

A loud phoenix cry rang out in the Ice and Fire Secret Realm, and blue-red flames suddenly erupted from Ye Li's body. Her long hair grew several times longer, reaching down her back, and her small eyes shone brightly. With a slight movement, flames flowed all over her body, and a phoenix pattern appeared on her back. The pressure emanating from the phoenix made the air noticeably heavier.

"This is the flame of destruction!" Ye Li shouted, opening his mouth to inhale wildly. The blue and red flames around his body instantly turned into wisps and condensed into his mouth.

"I've finally broken through this bottleneck. After cultivating and absorbing within the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, I'm now a proper Soul King. It's time to condense my fifth Soul Ring." Ye Li, who was sitting cross-legged beside the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, opened his eyes and breathed a sigh of relief.

The spiritual energy within the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire was enough for Ye Li to obtain a Soul Ring of a decent age. The spiritual energy within the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire was exceptionally rich. As time passed, a Soul Ring of approximately 98,000 years slowly emerged, and Ye Li's cultivation level also broke through two levels.

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(End of this chapter)