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

Perhaps due to the abundant blood and energy brought by his martial spirit, Yun Chen's body grew very quickly. Judging from his height and appearance alone, one would never guess that he was a child under ten years old.

But Cheng Yue completely ignored him. Even though Mu Xi was affectionately holding Yun Chen's arm and even pressed her body against the other's arm, he still suppressed his displeasure and treated Yun Chen as if she were invisible.

But Mu Xi didn't care about any of that. She looked coldly at Cheng Yue and said, "Do I need to report to you what I do?"

"I was just showing you some concern," Cheng Yue said with a smile.

"I brought my boyfriend to meet my dad, and now I'm seeing him off. Don't block my way." Mu Xi tried to drive Cheng Yue away as if she were shooing away a pest.

However, upon hearing Mu Xi's words, Cheng Yue was stunned, as if struck by lightning, and stood frozen in place.

Within the Blacksmiths' Association, Mu Xi had many suitors. However, no one had ever been rumored to have succeeded in winning her over, so Cheng Yue felt he still had a chance. But Mu Xi's words shattered his illusions, especially the phrase "coming to see my father," which dealt him a heavy blow from the sidelines.

Even the guild leader of the Eight-Star Saint Craftsmen has agreed to this? Then what chance do they have?

While Cheng Yue was still in a daze, Yun Chen and Mu Xi bypassed him and walked straight out of the Blacksmith Association. While waiting for the car, Mu Xi said apologetically, "Thank you for your help this time."

"It's nothing, but my senior said she'd treat us. I wonder if you have enough pocket money?" Yun Chen joked.

In the world of romance, even though Mu Xi is only twelve or thirteen years old, it's not surprising that she would encounter such a thing. Moreover, Mu Xi is a beauty in the making, possessing both a distinguished family background and forging talent.

"You bastard!" Mu Xi gritted her teeth and glared at Yun Chen, but finally said in a muffled voice, "Enough for you to eat your fill."

Seeing Mu Xi like this, Yun Chen couldn't help but laugh. Based on his interactions with Mu Xi since they met, and combined with the description of Mu Xi in the original work, he certainly knew that Mu Xi's personality leaned towards the tsundere (proud and arrogant) type. Although the tsundere personality is no longer prevalent, teasing a friend with this trait still felt quite fun.

After a brief chat, Yun Chen got into the car sent by the Xu family to pick him up. Upon returning to the Xu family home, he was immediately met with disdain from Xu Xiaoyan.

"Ugh, I've been busy all day and I smell terrible." Xu Xiaoyan pretended to pinch her nose and back away, as if Yun Chen really smelled bad and the stench was overwhelming her.

Yun Chen tugged at her pigtails in annoyance, making the little girl squeal and cry for a while before going upstairs to take a shower and change clothes.

When he came downstairs again, the food had already been placed on the table.

During the meal, Xu's mother inquired about the Donghai Academy's promotion tournament. As the best soul master academy in Donghai City, its promotion tournament was highly anticipated. However, she was still somewhat surprised to learn that Yun Chen would not be participating.

But after Yun Chen explained his reasons, Xu's mother finally understood: "That's right, it's better to focus on your own cultivation. But what about your soul? Have you thought about it?"

Mr. and Mrs. Xu were very concerned about Yun Chen's upcoming breakthrough to level 30. They had also discussed the matter of soul spirits, and whether Yun Chen wanted to follow the path of a living being or purchase a second soul spirit, they would provide him with the greatest assistance.

"Oh, my teacher said he would help me see if there are any suitable spirits. He said he would come to find me after I reach level 30," Yun Chen said.

Yun Chen did not hide the fact that he had become Mu Ye's disciple from the Xu family. After learning that Yun Chen had joined the Body Sect and gained the sect leader's favor, Xu's parents were genuinely happy for him.

"That's good. If you need any help, just tell your aunt. Your aunt and Uncle Xu will do our best," Xu's mother instructed.

Yun Chen nodded. Over the years in the Xu family, he could truly feel the care and attention the couple showed him. It wasn't out of pity, but because they genuinely accepted him as a member of the family.

……

After a short rest, Yun Chen and Xu Xiaoyan returned to Donghai Academy.

The promotion tournament for Donghai Academy also arrived as scheduled.

The promotion tournament started with Class 5 of Grade 1, and their first opponent was Class 4 of Grade 1.

This class matchup pitted what could be considered the two "worst" classes in the entire school, and aside from the students of those two classes, there were practically no other spectators. However, the news of Class 5's victory the following day did cause a slight ripple among the other first-year classes.

"Have you heard? Class 5 won yesterday's promotion tournament," Zhang Yangzi said to the others.

"Tch, they only beat Class 4. Do you think they can fight their way up to us?" Wei Xiaofeng said arrogantly, not taking Class 5's victory seriously at all.

"If you think like that, you're going to crash and burn," Yun Chen said.

"What do you mean?" Wei Xiaofeng looked at Yun Chen in confusion.

"Class 5's overall strength is indeed not as good as ours, but there are a few promising talents in the class. Have you forgotten Xie Xie? He was assigned to Class 5 because of a conflict with his roommate at the beginning of the semester. And that girl who controls elements, with the two of them there, it'll be a piece of cake for us to take them down," Yun Chen said.

"Damn! I'd completely forgotten if you hadn't reminded me!" Wei Xiaofeng finally realized, "Xie Xie isn't much of a threat, but that elemental woman is a different story. I saw her easily take care of Xie Xie the other day; she might become a formidable rival."

"How about we go check it out after school today?" Zhang Yangzi suggested.

After thinking about it, Wei Xiaofeng nodded in agreement to Zhang Yangzi's suggestion. Although he still felt that Class 5 was nothing to fear, it would be a huge embarrassment if they really messed up.

Seeing that Wei Xiaofeng and the others were taking it seriously, Yun Chen didn't say anything more. In the original story, Class 5 was able to win partly because Tang Wulin activated the first seal of the Golden Dragon King, but the main reason was that the trio from Class 1 underestimated them too much.

Even if Wei Xiaofeng and his group took it seriously, they might not be a match for Gu Yue. But surely they wouldn't be beaten to a pulp like in the original story?

Just as Wei Xiaofeng and his friends were looking forward to it, the bell rang to signal the end of get out of class. The three of them, along with Yun Chen and Xu Xiaoyan, went to the playground to watch the promotion match between Class 5 and Class 3.

"Is the homeroom teacher of Class 3 our class's homeroom teacher's sister?" Zhang Yangzi asked.

"Yes," Wang Jinxi replied.

"If Class 5 beats Class 3, then we can't afford to lose. That would be a way to avenge the teacher's sister," Wei Xiaofeng said.