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

"Level 27, I wonder if I can advance to level 30 before entering the intermediate department of Donghai Academy," Yun Chen muttered to himself as he awoke from his meditation.

"Hey Xiao Chen, are you serious? Isn't it said that the cultivation speed of the original martial soul is slower in the early stage? You're even distracted by learning forging, and your cultivation level is almost Soul Venerable?" Xu Xiaoyu looked incredulous. He was only level 31, and he was three years older than Yun Chen. He was almost being caught up.

"Tch, it's all because you didn't work hard enough. Even if you're a few levels higher than Brother Chen now, you still can't beat him, can you?" Xu Xiaoyan made a face at Xu Xiaoyu.

"Xu Xiaoyan, I can't beat Xiaochen, but I can't even deal with you?!" Xu Xiaoyu roared.

"Brother Chen, help me!" Xu Xiaoyan flashed and shielded Yun Chen in front of her, peeking her little head out from Yun Chen's arm and continuing to make faces at Xu Xiaoyu.

This scene brought smiles to the Xu family's faces; they were happy to see their children growing up happily.

Perhaps influenced by Yun Chen, Xu Xiaoyan also cultivated diligently. Although she hadn't kept up with Yun Chen's pace, she was now a level 22, two-ring Great Soul Master. This cultivation speed pleased her parents greatly. After all, they knew their daughter's personality very well.

"The intermediate academy is not the same as the junior academy. You have to keep a close eye on Xiaoyan. She's timid, so don't let her get bullied," Xu Xiaoyu instructed Yun Chen after the laughter subsided.

"Of course, besides, we still have you, the senior from the advanced department, right? If anyone bullies us, I'll just go find you in the advanced department." Yun Chen replied with a smile.

"No problem. If anyone bullies you, just come to me and I'll fight back for you." Xu Xiaoyu's mood immediately soared after being flattered like this.

"You clearly can't beat Brother Chen, how embarrassing." However, Xu Xiaoyan was still stabbing him in the back.

"Xu Xiaoyan, don't run away! I'll teach you a lesson!" Xu Xiaoyu, in a fit of rage, chased after the departing blue dinosaur Xu Xiaoyan, bringing the family gathering to a close.

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Three months later, Yun Chen and Xu Xiaoyan, under Xu Xiaoyu's guidance, completed their enrollment procedures at Donghai Academy. With their talent, they naturally entered Class 1 of the first year at Donghai Academy. However, just as they were about to enroll in the intermediate academy, another event occurred.

One evening, Yun Chen, who had just finished cultivating, was about to go back to his room to rest when he saw a white figure standing in front of his door.

"Na'er? What's wrong so late?" Yun Chen stepped forward and rubbed Na'er's head.

Since being brought back to the Xu family, Na'er has received excellent care. Although she hasn't awakened her martial soul, no one in the Xu family has ever bullied this poor little girl. In fact, Xu's mother was afraid that Na'er might do something rash, so she gave her even more maternal love.

But Na'er is, after all, the Silver Dragon King; she cannot forever hide in the gentle embrace of the Xu family in the East Sea. Ultimately, she must shoulder the responsibility of the great cause of the soul beast's revival.

Yun Chen had long anticipated this day, but he didn't expect it to come so soon.

"Brother, I've come to say goodbye," Na'er said softly.

For some reason, Na'er became very timid when she saw Yun Chen. It seemed that from their first meeting, she developed a fear of him. Although years of interaction had eroded that initial fear, it still affected her somewhat when they were together.

Hearing Na'er's words, Yun Chen knew that Di Tian and the others must have found Na'er. Perhaps they had known about Na'er's whereabouts for some time now, but were only now trying to take her away.

Yun Chen led Na'er into his room and, after she sat down, asked, "Did your family find you?"

"Mmm," Na'er replied softly, "My family found me and wanted to take me back."

"Have you said goodbye to Xiaoyan yet?" Yun Chen continued to ask.

Na'er shook her head: "No, I'm afraid Xiaoyan will cry."

Hearing Na'er say this, Yun Chen nodded. Given Xu Xiaoyan's personality, she might really cry at such a farewell. But if Na'er left without a word, perhaps she would cry even harder?

"I left a letter for Xiaoyan, and I will come to see her in the future," Na'er said.

"I understand," Yun Chen replied. "Spend quality time with your family when you get back. We'll see each other again sometime."

Yun Chen knew Na'er's true identity, but he only treated her as a younger sister. To Yun Chen, she was no different from Xu Xiaoyan. As for how their relationship would develop in the future, he didn't know.

After Gu Yuena split, Gu Yue fell in love with Tang Wulin, perhaps because of the bet she made with Na'er. But ultimately, wasn't it because Tang Wulin possessed the bloodline of the Golden Dragon King? Without the Golden Dragon King's bloodline, the ferocious beasts behind them would probably have torn Tang Wulin to pieces long ago.

Yun Chen didn't possess any Golden Dragon King bloodline. He didn't believe that if he became an obstacle on the path to the revival of soul beasts, Gu Yue and Na'er could control those ferocious beasts and prevent them from killing him. Although the remaining ferocious beasts didn't fare well, Yun Chen wouldn't feel sorry for them just because they were pitiful. If they ever became enemies, he would kill them without hesitation.

Na'er was somewhat disappointed by Yun Chen's answer. She had originally thought that Yun Chen would be as reluctant as she was, but Yun Chen didn't seem to have that feeling.

As if sensing Na'er's emotions, Yun Chen raised his hand and ruffled her hair: "No matter what, you and Xiao Yan are both my sisters. No matter what the future holds, that will never change."

Hearing Yun Chen say this, Na'er's emotions eased considerably. But Yun Chen sighed softly in his heart.

He knew very well that he had been drawn into this conspiracy the moment he met Na'er. Perhaps he had already been implicated when he was taken in by the Xu family.

Yun Chen had indeed considered avoiding Tang Wulin and the main characters, focusing on developing his strength and avoiding direct confrontation. He planned to wait for an opportunity to reach the top before considering any further action. But given his relationship with Xu Xiaoyan, how could he possibly escape her clutches?

He has neither external advantages nor renowned mentors, so every decision he makes must be made with utmost care. Now, with Na'er as an added burden, the future becomes even more unpredictable.

After comforting Na'er and sending her back to her room, Yun Chen stood by the window, looked at the dark East Sea City outside, and sighed: "It seems I need to find a way to obtain more cultivation resources and guidance. The Blacksmith Association of Heavenly Dou City..."