Douluo Continent: Invincible Physical Body, I Became a God with a Mortal Form

The two walked in silence, yet felt no awkwardness whatsoever; only the sound of their footsteps mingled.

As they approached a patch of low bushes, a sudden change occurred.

Roar!

A deep roar rang out, a strong gust of wind rushed towards them, and a large, muscular gray-brown wolf suddenly pounced out of the grass.

Its fangs were bared, and its beastly eyes gleamed with ferocity. Judging from its aura, it was a thousand-year-old soul beast. Its sharp claws went straight for Zhu Zhuqing's back.

Zhu Zhuqing's heart tightened. Just as she was about to gather her soul power, a dark shadow darted out from her side.

Wang Shuo did not activate his soul rings or soul skills. He simply stomped his foot, and his physical body unleashed a terrifying burst of power, standing like a rock in front of Zhu Zhuqing.

He raised his hand and clenched his fist, the veins on his arm bulging slightly. There were no fancy moves, just a simple straight punch that slammed hard into the head of the Earth Wolf.

boom!

The dull thud caused the leaves around it to fall in a rustling sound. The ferocious thousand-year-old wolf didn't even have time to howl before its head caved in, and its massive body slumped to the ground, instantly lifeless.

"How...is this possible!"

Zhu Zhuqing stood frozen in place, her eyes wide open, her face filled with disbelief.

She had witnessed the speed of allergy-type Soul Masters and the destructive power of their Soul Skills, but she had never seen anyone kill a thousand-year-old Soul Beast with a single punch using only their physical body.

Such physical strength is something that even a Soul Master of the same level might not be able to achieve, let alone a Soul Master of the same level.

Zhu Zhuqing stared in disbelief as Wang Shuo withdrew his fist without even a scratch, which completely overturned her understanding of Soul Master cultivation.

"You... what exactly is your strength?" Zhu Zhuqing stepped forward quickly, her voice filled with barely suppressed shock. "How can your body be so strong?"

Wang Shuo wiped the blood from his fist, turned to look at her, and smiled: "My soul power has only just broken through to level 30. This is because I have always prioritized physical training."

Soul skills are external forces, but the physical body is the foundation. Speed, strength, and defense are all honed little by little.

He squatted down and began to deal with the corpse of the Earth Wolf, then slowly said, "Most Soul Masters blindly pursue the age of Soul Rings and the power of Soul Skills, but neglect the most basic physical cultivation."

From the moment I became a Soul Master, every day without fail I carried boulders while running, staked myself through raging torrents, and fought hand-to-hand with Soul Beasts. There were no shortcuts to cultivation; it was all about risking my life.

Zhu Zhuqing listened quietly, her mind filled with images of herself practicing day and night in the Zhu family's secret chamber—the same monotony, the same perseverance—and the resonance in her heart grew stronger.

She had always thought that her cultivation was already incredibly strenuous, but after hearing what Wang Shuo said, she realized that true asceticism meant using every bit of strength to the extreme and pushing every inch of her body to its limit.

"I...I want to train like that too, I want to become stronger."

Zhu Zhuqing suddenly looked up, her eyes flashing with determination, her cool face showing a stubborn seriousness:

"I'm fast enough, but my explosive power and physical strength are too weak. I'm easily countered by strong opponents. I don't want to rely on anyone anymore; I want to become stronger on my own. Can you teach me?"

Her tone carried a barely perceptible earnestness; this was the first time she had taken the initiative to ask for help, setting aside all her pride and guardedness.

Looking into her eyes, Wang Shuo saw the same indomitable spirit he had possessed in his youth, and his heart stirred slightly. He nodded solemnly.

"Okay, I can teach you, but my training is extremely arduous. You should be prepared. If you can't persevere, then give up early."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded heavily, clenching her fists and looking at Wang Shuo with a determined gaze.

"Okay, I can definitely hold on! I want to become stronger and take control of my own destiny!"

Wang Shuo's lips curled up, and his evaluation of Zhu Zhuqing improved.

After dealing with the soul beast's corpse, the two set up a fire on the spot to roast it.

Zhu Zhuqing looked at the busy Wang Shuo with some confusion and couldn't help but ask curiously, "You've just reached level 30, and this Earth Wolf is a thousand-year-old soul beast. Aren't you going to absorb its soul ring?"

Wang Shuo looked up at Zhu Zhuqing and simply replied, "This soul beast is not suitable for me. I have a better choice."

After hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing stopped talking and sat silently in a distance, lost in thought.

Since then, a pair of figures have been seen cultivating side by side on the paths of the Starry Sky Forest.

Wang Shuo began to teach Zhu Zhuqing to adjust her breathing rhythm and optimize her power generation method, so that she could not only be faster, but also unleash a stronger impact.

Zhu Zhuqing was forced to engage in hand-to-hand combat with low-level soul beasts, relying solely on her physical strength and skills without using soul skills, pushing her to break through her physical limits time and time again.

Zhu Zhuqing was made to run and leap through the forest carrying heavy loads, and to stand firmly on stakes in the stream, from sunrise to sunset without interruption.

Zhu Zhuqing never complained, which made Wang Shuo admire her willpower.

Zhu Zhuqing displayed her resilience. Her muscles ached so much that she trembled, and her clothes were soaked with sweat, but she just gritted her teeth and persevered, her eyes more determined than ever before.

After a series of training sessions, her physical strength increased rapidly, her speed became more explosive, her attacks were several times stronger than before, and her overall demeanor became more refined and composed.

Wang Shuo saw this and his opinion of her grew increasingly higher.

He had seen too many Soul Masters who couldn't endure hardship, but he had never seen anyone like Zhu Zhuqing, who was both talented and willing to give it her all.

Beneath her cool exterior lies an incredibly resilient heart; such a person is destined not to be trapped by fate.

What started as a curious approach has now become a genuine companion in the arduous cultivation journey, providing companionship on the solitary path of cultivation.

Several days later, the two finally emerged from the Star Dou Great Forest. Before them lay an open plain, with the outline of a town faintly visible in the distance.

Zhu Zhuqing gazed into the distance, remained silent for a moment, and then spoke softly, "I was originally going to Shrek Academy in Soto City to find a cowardly wretch..."

When she mentioned this name, her tone lost its former dependence and became calm.

This period of rigorous self-cultivation made her fully realize that relying on others can never bring true freedom; only by holding power in her own hands can she break free from all constraints.

"I don't want to rely on him for freedom anymore. I want to talk to him myself and make things clear. From now on, we'll go our separate ways. I, Zhu Zhuqing, will become a strong person on my own."

Only after hearing this did Wang Shuo realize that he seemed to have inadvertently changed the original trajectory.

Wang Shuo nodded slightly, his eyes filled with approval: "The idea is not bad, but you are more suited to academy training. I would recommend you go to Shrek Academy."

Zhu Zhuqing looked puzzled. "I want to cultivate with you. You can teach me more."

Wang Shuo smiled and shook his head, his face full of helplessness: "You are not suitable for my kind of arduous training. Everything I have experienced is too dangerous. You have not grown up yet. The training in the academy is more suitable for you."

Faced with Wang Shuo's refusal, Zhu Zhuqing snorted coldly and strode towards Soto City.

Zhu Zhuqing knew that Wang Shuo was right. Her strength was still too weak. Before she could truly protect herself, the academy was indeed the right place for her.