Douluo Continent: Conflict descends, gods are slain and gods ascend!

"Drop out of school? No need, no need." Mu Ye waved his hand: "Even if you become an apprentice, you'll need some time to build a foundation. Besides, I need to prepare some things. Come find me when you're on vacation, and I'll work out a proper training plan then."

To Mu Ye, Yun Chen was now an invaluable treasure. He hadn't undergone the brutal secret tempering techniques of the Body Sect, yet his physique was nearly as strong as Aruheng's, who had. Based on this, Mu Ye felt that Yun Chen might have even greater potential than Aruheng.

Moreover, what Mu Ye is most looking forward to right now is Yun Chen's martial soul. He feels that Yun Chen's martial soul manifestation may not be complete at present, because he can sense that there is still a hidden power dormant in Yun Chen's body. If this power can be awakened, it will definitely make Yun Chen stronger.

However, Mu Ye has not yet decided when to help Yun Chen awaken this power, because he is unsure how much this power will change Yun Chen.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Mu Ye and Mu Chen saw Yun Chen and Mu Xi off from the Blacksmith Association. Before leaving, Mu Ye gave Yun Chen his contact number. He told him to come find him at the Blacksmith Association during his next break. He would be staying in Donghai for the time being, and would leave after completing the first phase of training.

After the two left, Mu Chen asked, "Is this kid really that good?"

"He's even better than you imagined!" Makino exclaimed. "I have to say, there really are people in this world who are blessed by heaven."

Mu Ye's reflections prompted Mu Chen to nod silently. At their age, their experience and perspective far surpassed that of younger people. They saw many things clearly, especially regarding talent, which they understood more profoundly. Even though they themselves were among the top tier of the Douluo Continent.

Upon returning to Donghai Academy, Yun Chen and Mu Xi parted ways. Before separating, Mu Xi reminded Yun Chen not to neglect his forging skills. In Mu Xi's mind, forging was superior to cultivation. Yun Chen, however, held the opposite view.

But Mu Xi meant well, so Yun Chen didn't object. The two agreed to practice forging together during their next break, and Yun Chen even said he hoped Mu Xi could give him more guidance then.

Although Mu Xi is now a Level 2 blacksmith just like Yun Chen, she has spent more time immersed in this stage, and with her master craftsman father providing instruction, her theoretical knowledge is far more profound than Yun Chen's. Therefore, Yun Chen didn't feel there was anything wrong with studying alongside Mu Xi.

Tang Wulin was a level two blacksmith, just like the other two, but they had already forgotten about him. In front of Yun Chen, Tang Wulin, who was already somewhat inferior, seemed to have truly become invisible.

……

In a training room at the headquarters of the Spirit Pagoda in Shrek City, the Illusionary Brain Douluo Han Tianyi was in a very bad mood. He had tried many times, but had not been able to get through to Mu Ye's soul communication.

After countless attempts, Han Tianyi gave up. He got up and walked to the window, looking at the scenery of Shrek City outside, and muttered to himself, "For Mu Ye to give such a high evaluation, it seems that the child recommended by Deputy Tower Master Leng must have quite good talent. But that brat Mu Ye actually dared to snatch someone from my hands. It seems that next time, I'll have to let him experience the methods of my martial uncle."

Although he was thinking about how to deal with Mu Ye next time they met, Han Tianyi's lips involuntarily curved into a smile. Clearly, he wasn't in a bad mood.

Since the decline of the Body Sect, many have left the sect to join other organizations. However, most, like Han Tianyi, remain loyal to the sect and secretly support it. But now that the landscape of the continent is set, it won't be easy for the Body Sect to rise again, regain its position, and seize control of the narrative.

Meanwhile, in Qian Gu Dong Feng's office, he looked at the intelligence reports relayed by his subordinates and pondered silently.

After a moment, he made a decision and said to his subordinates who were still waiting in the office, "You don't need to interfere with the Deputy Tower Master's affairs. She personally gave out the core disciple slots, so she must be qualified."

The staff member acknowledged the order and left Qian Gu Dongfeng's office. After he left, another young man in the office spoke up, asking, "Grandpa, weren't you secretly targeting the Leng family? Why are you being so generous this time?"

"What do you know?" Qian Gu Dongfeng glared at his grandson. "The Qian Gu family and the Leng family have factional differences within the Spirit Pagoda, but in the overall direction, we're both working for the construction of the Spirit Pagoda. No matter how much we fight, it can't affect the development of the Spirit Pagoda. That's the bottom line, and you better remember that. Put away your immature ideas, or don't blame me for breaking your legs!"

Hearing Qian Gu Dongfeng say this, Qian Gu Zhangting shrank back, but in reality, he was quite indignant. After all, who in the Qian Gu family didn't know what Qian Gu Dongfeng had done? To have to say such polite words to one's own family, he felt that his grandfather was somewhat hypocritical, no wonder Leng Yaozhu looked down on him.

However, he only dared to think these words in his heart and would never dare to actually say them out loud. Otherwise, the Dragon-Panning Cudgel of the Eternal East Wind would really strike his leg.

……

The next day.

In class, Ye Yingluo brought up the promotion competition again. This time, she listed all the combinations she had come up with and wrote them on the blackboard.

Looking at the group assignments on the blackboard, Wei Xiaofeng, Zhang Yangzi, and Wang Jinxi weren't in a good mood. Although they had made a promise with Yun Chen, it was uncertain whether Ye Yingluo would agree.

Just then, Yun Chen raised his hand: "Teacher Ye, I don't want to participate in the promotion competition. I'm about to break through level 30, and I don't want to waste my time on this."

Hearing Yun Chen's words, Ye Yingluo raised an eyebrow. To be honest, she didn't really like Yun Chen as a student. Because in some ways, he didn't seem to respect her as his teacher.

"Yun Chen, the promotion competition is for the honor of the class. Besides, with your cultivation level, you should..."

Before Ye Yingluo could finish speaking, Yun Chen sat down. He had already guessed what Ye Yingluo was going to say: for the sake of the class's honor, you should sacrifice your personal wishes, and so on. He would also say things like, "With your cultivation level so high, participating in the competition won't waste too much of your time."

Although Yun Chen's body is only nine years old, his soul is already that of an adult. He'd had his fill of those feel-good platitudes for children in his past life. Now, if Ye Yingluo wanted him to continue drinking them, forget about it!