Simultaneous Transmigration: From Douluo Continent to the Pinnacle

Chapter 83 Seeing Tang Ya Again

Inside dormitory 191.

After tidying up his dormitory, Zhao Tao's gaze fell on Lin Yao, who had just made his bed, and a familiar smile immediately appeared on his face.

Afterwards, he quickly walked to the table, took out the book he had just taken, and handed it to Lin Yao. "Boss, this is a book I bought from my senior with gold soul coins. It contains a lot of important information. Reading it will save you a lot of detours."

Lin Yao glanced at the handbook handed to him, his gaze sweeping over Zhao Tao's slightly obsequious face, and he understood.

The person in front of me was completely different from the one I had met earlier; he was no longer the arrogant and unruly person I had been before.

When communicating with myself, I lean forward slightly while speaking and even soften my breathing.

Lin Yao understood the reason for this scene; it was simple and unpretentious.

It was the power of his own ability to shatter his martial spirit and soul skills with a flick of his finger that completely destroyed his pride.

Furthermore, the potential they have demonstrated even poses a threat to the very survival of their family.

However, Lin Yao did not point it out, but simply nodded slightly.

At the same time, he also understood why those mid-level forces on the Douluo Continent were able to stand firm amidst the gaps between the high-level forces.

They may not have top-tier bloodline martial souls, but they are well-versed in the survival wisdom of "judging the situation and adapting to circumstances".

This educational philosophy of "yielding in time" has long been ingrained in our bones and has become the invisible foundation for the continuation of the family.

Even though Zhao Tao was somewhat clueless before, she understood things after being brutally beaten down by society.

Seeing Lin Yao take the manual, Zhao Tao felt a slight sense of relief.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "Boss, I won't bother you in the dorm anymore. I'll go outside and familiarize myself with the environment first."

He always felt that staying in the dormitory would remind Lin Yao of his previous provocative behavior.

Instead of feeling uneasy, it's better to proactively create some distance and give this roommate, whose abilities are unfathomable, enough space.

Lin Yao paused as he flipped through the manual, and said softly, "Where you go is your freedom. You don't need to report to me. Don't worry, I'm not going to hold a grudge about such a small matter for the rest of my life."

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Zhao Tao suddenly stopped, and inadvertently met Lin Yao's calm and unwavering eyes.

I realized I had been making some assumptions, and indeed, with my current talent, I wasn't qualified to be noticed by such a top genius.

"Thank you for your generosity, sir. I'm leaving now. Please feel free to call me anytime if you need any help."

After saying that, Zhao Tao walked out of the dormitory almost lightly, and deliberately closed the door gently.

After leaving the dormitory building, Zhao Tao stood under the shade of a tree, wiped the sweat from his forehead, glanced back at the dormitory building, and secretly felt fortunate.

Only those who have experienced the power of Lin Yao's finger strike can understand its terror; it is still vividly imprinted in his mind.

I'm already incredibly lucky to have gotten through this. In the future, I'll have to keep a low profile in this Shrek Academy where there are so many hidden talents.

Inside the dormitory, Lin Yao opened the handbook left by Zhao Tao and looked at its contents.

As he looked at it, Lin Yao raised an eyebrow slightly.

Most of this handbook is dedicated to introducing the "prominent figures" of the School of Foreign Languages.

For example, the twin stars Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi, who are labeled as "Top 1 Not to be Provoked".

There's also a special list of beautiful female senior students from the School of Foreign Languages, including Jiang Nannan and Tang Ya. I don't know who the author is, but they have a pretty good ability to summarize.

After looking at it for a while, Lin Yao put the manual aside.

For Lin Yao, who possesses the strength of a Soul Master and could suppress Bei Bei even before his major advancement, there's absolutely no need to be concerned.

It can be said that at Shrek Academy, as long as Lin Yao doesn't do anything that crosses the line, the outer courtyard is no different from his own backyard.

Afterwards, Lin Yao felt that since he was idle anyway, he might as well adjust his body. He immediately spread his mental energy to form an invisible barrier.

This is his usual method of isolation, which can both prevent him from being disturbed during cultivation and prevent the leakage of his special internal power.

After doing all this, Lin Yao slowly closed his eyes, his consciousness sinking into his body, and began to sort out those two special powers.

In his spiritual perception, there were two completely different energy sources flowing slowly within his body.

A scorching aura, like a dormant volcano, emanated from the power of Agumon from the Digital World.

Even in its juvenile state, one can feel the purity of the vaccine's energy contained within.

The other is heavy and steady, like the vast earth, with each flow carrying the power to shake mountains and rivers.

This is the Ground-type power of Groudon from the Pokémon world. Although the Groudon that Lin Yao reborn is only a juvenile and not fully awakened, it has already shown the aura of a legendary Pokémon.

Lin Yao guided these two deepest powers within him, slowly bringing them closer to his martial soul origin.

He could clearly feel that Agumon's fire-attribute power and Groudon's ground-attribute power were creating a strange resonance with his own martial spirit, "Soul Destroyer Spear".

The Soul-Destroying Spear possesses the ultimate soul-destroying properties. Now, having been integrated with these two otherworldly powers, it doesn't feel any rejection; instead, it has become even stronger.

As this power circulated, Lin Yao's understanding of martial spirits deepened.

After an unknown amount of time, when his mental energy reached its limit, Lin Yao was able to reintegrate the two powers into his body.

After summoning the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion Martial Soul again and starting the same attempt, Lin Yao opened his eyes, a hint of surprise flashing in them.

He was initially worried that his ground and fire attributes would conflict with the power of the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion within him.

But the truth is that these two forces were like precisely polished parts, perfectly embedded in his power system without any rejection.

"This 'cheat code' certainly didn't disappoint."

Lin Yao muttered to himself, his fingertips twitching slightly, and the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion Martial Soul instantly appeared in his palm.

The pale blue ice crystal martial soul gleamed with a cold luster under the sunlight. Upon closer inspection, several faint golden ripples were found wrapped around the surface of the ice crystal.

Those were the marks of Groudon's power, and at the tip of the scorpion's tail, there was a faint trace of crimson, which was the remnant of Agumon's fire attribute.

Compared to the simple changes to the Soul-Destroying Spear, the changes to the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion are much more significant.

Lin Yao stared intently at the martial soul, his eyes filled with thought: "Can this still be considered a pure Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion?"

He gently rotated his wrist, and the sound of ice crystals colliding with the air was mixed with a subtle rumbling, as if the earth was trembling.

He wanted to get back to Hyotei soon, but when he sought guidance from Hyotei, he sensed something was wrong with the power of the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion and fell silent.

Now, this more obvious change is probably something Hyotei can't understand.

After all, his martial soul was gradually deviating from the original trajectory of the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion.

Now, they also pay attention to Lin Yao's current martial soul, Ice Emperor, and use their spiritual power to carefully sense the power of the martial soul.

After perceiving it, the emotions she conveys are always tinged with amazement.

Her 400,000-year-old soul beast instincts told her that this mutated martial soul was evolving in a direction of unprecedented power.

"If Groudon were to grow to the level of a true legendary Pokémon, Agumon to evolve into WarGreymon, and even touch upon the power of Omegamon's rules—"

After a brief inquiry with Ice Emperor, Lin Yao gained a better understanding of his martial soul, and a thought couldn't help but flash through his mind.

"What will this martial spirit look like then?"

Thinking this, Lin Yao sat down cross-legged and placed the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion Martial Soul on his dantian.

The power of extreme ice slowly seeped into his limbs and bones along with his martial soul, accelerating the circulation of his soul power.

He could clearly feel that his previously sluggish cultivation speed had increased considerably.

Time passed quietly during his cultivation. The sunlight outside the window gradually slanted westward, and only when the last ray of afterglow disappeared behind the distant mountains did Lin Yao end his meditation.

He stood up and stretched his stiff limbs, his bones making a slight "crack" sound.

Through internal observation, he discovered that his soul power was one step closer to level fifty.

At this rate, it won't be long before he breaks through to the Soul King level.

But Lin Yao was not satisfied.

Since breaking through level 40 in soul power, he realized that simply relying on the superposition of the power of other worlds had become increasingly limited in improving his strength.

Unless you encounter someone far superior to you, whose strength and quality are also stronger than your own, you can't improve quickly.

However, I'm not bad off now.

Now, his physical strength, mental strength, and soul power quality have all reached terrifying levels, and he can even easily crush ordinary top geniuses.

However, this also means that Lin Yao needs to accumulate a much deeper "foundation" than others.

Just as others cultivate by storing water in a "small pond," I am accumulating power in a "lake."

The time and effort required will naturally increase exponentially.

Lin Yao rubbed his temples. "We must find a way to maximize the auxiliary effect of the martial soul in order to further accelerate the cultivation speed."

When he removed his mental barrier, the stars were already twinkling outside the window.

Just then, his stomach suddenly growled, and Lin Yao realized that he hadn't eaten since morning.

My gaze swept across the manual on the table, and the description of Shrek City's cuisine suddenly came to mind, instantly tantalizing my taste buds.

Although the ingredients served in Shrek Academy's cafeteria are carefully selected and have an auxiliary effect on soul power cultivation.

But the word "delicious" is what moves him the most at this moment.

Moreover, the manual mentions that Shrek City is a gathering place for merchants from all over the Douluo Continent.

The collision and fusion of cuisines from different regions here has given rise to many unique flavors, which makes Lin Yao even more curious.

With this in mind, Lin Yao tidied himself up, walked out of the room, and headed towards the east gate of the academy.

Shrek Academy was in the midst of its recruitment season, and the campus was exceptionally lively.

The bulletin boards on both sides of the road were crowded with new students, most of them wearing brand-new school uniforms, their faces filled with anticipation for the future, and they would occasionally whisper to each other while looking at the information on the bulletin boards.

The older students, on the other hand, were in a completely different state, hurrying quickly towards the training ground or the library.

This period is not only the registration deadline for new students, but also the quarterly assessment season for returning students.

For geniuses like Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi, who possess top-tier martial souls and talents, the assessment might just be a formality.

But for those students of average or above-average ability, this is the "life-or-death line" that determines whether they can stay in the academy.

After all, Shrek Academy's dropout rate has always been brutal.

Those who can study here are all geniuses from various places, and no one wants to fail the assessment and slink back to their hometown.

Lin Yao walked among the crowd and could easily distinguish who the "new students" were.

It wasn't because of his clothes, but because his face didn't show the anxiety of an older student; instead, it only showed curiosity.

These people who occasionally stop to observe the scenery along the roadside are clearly newbies.

Lin Yao was looking at others, and others were looking at him in return.

Lin Yao was already exceptionally handsome, with striking eyebrows and bright eyes. Coupled with the calm and composed demeanor cultivated over a long period of time, he stood out from the crowd.

The female students passing by all turned their heads to look, some of them secretly tugging at their companions' sleeves and gesturing in Lin Yao's direction with their eyes.

Some blushed and lowered their heads, twisting the hem of their clothes with their fingers. They wanted to go up and talk to him, but were intimidated by his aura and hesitated to make a move.

Lin Yao paid no attention to this; his attention was drawn to the roadside scenery.

Tall star-leaf grasses are planted on both sides of the road, their leaves emitting a faint fluorescent light in the night, like countless stars fallen to earth.

After walking along this road for about fifteen minutes, the large square of Shrek's outer courtyard came into view.

A large crowd had gathered in the square, with the new students sitting in small groups, excitedly sharing their martial spirits and hometowns.

The senior students mostly sat alone on the benches, discussing the assessment content.

After crossing the square, Lin Yao quickly arrived at the east gate of the academy. The moment he stepped out of the east gate, a bustling crowd rushed towards him.

Shrek City at night is far more lively than I imagined. Red lanterns hang on both sides of the wide streets, and the warm yellow lights illuminate the streets and alleys as if it were daytime.

Shops lined both sides of the street, and the white smoke and aromas rising from the food stalls mingled together.

The sounds of vendors calling out their wares created a vivid scene of everyday life.

Lin Yao stood at the street corner, watching the crowds coming and going.

There were students in school uniforms, merchants carrying bags, and residents taking their children for a walk.

Everyone's face was beaming with a relaxed smile.

He suddenly remembered the words in the manual: "Shrek City is the safest city on the Douluo Continent. With powerful academy experts stationed there, even the most notorious evil soul masters on the continent dare not act recklessly here."

Looking at the lively scene before him, Lin Yao expressed his approval.

In other cities, such dense crowds have long been a hallmark of evil spirit masters.

Here, people can peacefully enjoy the vibrancy of the night, and this tranquility is the best proof of Shrek Academy's strength.

Lin Yao walked slowly along the street, the aroma of various delicacies lingering around his nose.

He first stopped in front of a stall selling "deep-fried pancakes".

The stall owner was a dark-skinned middle-aged man who deftly tossed the deep-fried pancakes coated in batter into the hot oil.

The sizzling sound, accompanied by golden oil bubbles, is incredibly tempting.

"Young man, you're new to school, right? Have one, it's sweet and delicious, and it can even replenish your soul power!"

The uncle smiled and handed over a pancake wrapped in a paper bag.

The outer shell is crispy, and inside is soft and chewy flesh with a light fruity aroma and sweetness. It truly lives up to its reputation.

Next, he tried the chilled juice.

Served in a transparent jade cup, the liquid gleamed with a cool sheen. Taking a sip, the sweet taste spread from the tip of the tongue to the throat.

Delicious.

Lin Yao savored the snacks while looking around at the shops along the roadside.

A clothing store with a sign that read "Jinxiuge" caught his attention.

The clothing displayed in the shop window features novel styles, and the fabric gleams delicately under the lights.

As soon as he entered the store, the proprietress greeted him warmly: "This handsome young man has excellent taste. The clothes in our store are all made of ice silk blend, which is lightweight and breathable, and can even slightly resist the impact of soul power."

Lin Yao's gaze fell on a set of moon-white bodysuit, with dark gold cloud patterns embroidered on the hem, which was both simple and elegant.

He reached out and touched the fabric; it was indeed delicate, smooth, and extremely breathable.

After trying it on, the outfit fit his body perfectly, allowing him to move freely without feeling restricted, which made him look even more upright.

In addition to this outfit, he also chose two light black casual clothes. After paying, he put the old clothes directly into his soul tool.

Lin Yao, dressed in new clothes, stood in front of the bronze mirror outside the shop, looking at the tall and handsome young man in the mirror, a slight smile playing on his lips.

He was not an ascetic, but he had his own pursuit of clothing and appearance. Comfortable and beautiful clothes could always make people feel happy.

Continuing on, at the end of the food street, there is a restaurant called "Home-Style Restaurant". The store is not big, but it is full of customers, and laughter and conversation can be heard from inside.

Lin Yao glanced at the menu by the door. Most of the dishes were simple home-style stir-fries at affordable prices, so he stepped inside.

After finding an empty seat by the window, he ordered signature dishes such as "Spicy Rabbit" and "Stir-fried Blue Silver Grass," all of which were recommended in the brochure.

While waiting for the food to be served, Lin Yao picked up the tea on the table and took a sip, casually looking around the restaurant.

Suddenly, his brow twitched almost imperceptibly.

With his extraordinary senses, he clearly sensed that a gaze was fixed on him.

Moreover, the owner of that gaze was carefully concealing his aura while rapidly approaching him.

Lin Yao's eyes flickered slightly at this, and when he turned his head, he saw a beautiful figure in a blue dress standing not far behind him.

Her long, black hair was tied into a playful ponytail, and her bright, lively eyes were full of smiles. It was Tang Ya, whom she had met by chance in the Star Dou Great Forest.

At this moment, Tang Ya's right hand was still suspended in mid-air, clearly intending to pat his shoulder.

When she saw him turn his head, she froze, and the smile on her face became somewhat unnatural.

Lin Yao immediately understood her thoughts, a smile flashing in his eyes, and took the initiative to speak: "Senior Xiaoya, I didn't expect to meet you here."

Seeing this, Tang Ya simply put down her hand, walked quickly to the table, and showed a regretful expression on her face. She puffed out her cheeks and said, "Xiao Yao, your senses are too sharp. I was going to suddenly pat you to scare you, but you saw right through me."

As she spoke, she casually pulled out the chair opposite her and sat down. "Senior, I'll be more careful next time, and I definitely won't disappoint you."

Lin Yao put down his teacup, his tone slightly teasing. Then, noticing that Bei Bei, who was always by Tang Ya's side, was not there, he felt a little strange.

"Where's Senior Beibei?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Ya couldn't help but glare at him. Then, as if she remembered something, her expression fell, and she shrugged helplessly: "Don't mention it. Ever since I saw you in the Star Dou Great Forest last time, I don't know if Bei Bei was stimulated by your talent."

He's been spending all his time in the training grounds; I haven't seen him for days.

At this point, her eyes suddenly lit up. She placed her hands on the table, leaned forward slightly, and stared at Lin Yao with bright, sparkling eyes.

"Xiao Yao, since we've run into each other by such a coincidence, you have to treat me to a meal and comfort me, right?"

Seeing her feigned grievance, Lin Yao's smile deepened. He waved to the waiter and said, "Hello, please add the sweet and sour soul fish and other signature dishes."

When Tang Ya saw that he agreed so readily, she immediately smiled broadly, and the dimples at the corners of her eyes looked especially charming under the light.