Douluo Continent: Taking Tang San as a disciple, with a ten-thousand-fold return for teaching him.

Hailong Douluo clearly knew the ins and outs of these assessment rewards. After sensing the aura emanating from Liu Erlong, Hailong Douluo couldn't help but chuckle and shake his head: "Why rush? Why not challenge me after your soul power level reaches the limit? That way you can also obtain a divinely bestowed soul ring."

"Although you still have extra opportunities, it is much more difficult to break through the constraints by relying on your own talent and hard work compared to using assessment rewards to do so."

Upon hearing this, Chen Luo immediately asked, "Senior, after completing all the assessments and reaching the new level, can one also obtain a divinely bestowed soul ring?"

Sea Dragon Douluo nodded: "Yes, but there is a time limit, within six months."

Flander listened attentively the whole time, but after hearing that it would be less than six months, he sighed softly, knowing that he had no hope of obtaining a divinely bestowed soul ring.

Chen Luo's gaze immediately fell on Liu Erlong: "Erlong, you can definitely try harder. Maybe you can break through in half a year?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Erlong also hesitated.

The reason why Liu Erlong made such a decisive choice to challenge the Sea Dragon Douluo was because she knew that she did not have enough strength to last for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Liu Erlong witnessed the battle between Chen Luo and Hailong Douluo. Even though Chen Luo displayed extraordinary strength, Hailong Douluo's power was still not to be underestimated.

Liu Erlong immersed herself in the battle, only to find that she had no strength left to resist; it was a pure and absolute crushing of strength.

The gap between a peak Douluo and an ordinary Douluo is still quite large.

The words that Poseidon and Chen Luo said also reached Liu Erlong's ears.

Liu Erlong knew that Chen Luo was leaving, so she could only seize the last opportunity to pass the test.

Chapter 260 After two and a half years of training, embarking on the journey home.

Some people might wonder, why not just let Chen Luo stay and help Liu Erlong complete the assessment?

Once Liu Erlong reaches the level of a Title Douluo, then they can leave together. Wouldn't that be the best of both worlds?

But the key is that once Chen Luo learns about the content of his seventh assessment, he must immediately begin to take action.

The first thing to do is to leave Poseidon Island. There are only three days left. If Chen Luo does not leave after three days, he will be judged as having failed the assessment.

After receiving the reward for the sixth assessment, Liu Erlong's soul power level has reached level 89, and she still has a chance to break through to level 90 within half a year.

The soul power level reward for the assessment is directly added to the original soul power level. Liu Erlong was not far from level 89 to begin with. After receiving the half-level reward, her previous efforts will continue to be retained. In other words, Liu Erlong is not starting from zero to reach level 90.

After leaving the Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar, Chen Luo and the other two went to a restaurant in Sea Dragon City for a celebratory dinner.

At the same time, they will also have to face separation.

Liu Erlong knew to seize the opportunity and slowly said, "I need to stay for another six months. You can go back first and come back to pick me up in six months. If I break through to the Title Douluo realm ahead of schedule, I will go back directly."

Flanders nodded slightly and took a sip of wine.

Flander's assessment has been completed, and there is no point in staying on Poseidon Island any longer. He should seize the opportunity to leave now, following Poseidon's advice. It would be awkward if Poseidon Island refused to let him go after Chen Luo left, although such a possibility is not high.

Poseidon Island has excellent resources, but there are still many things on the mainland that Flander cares about. He has already gained enough benefits from coming to Poseidon Island, and it's time for him to go back.

Chen Luo said, "I'll be waiting for you outside Poseidon Island."

Liu Erlong shook his head directly: "There's no need to waste time on me. You and Boss Fu can go back directly. You still have the seventh assessment to complete, and you need to find the Sea God's successor as soon as possible. In addition, we have been on Sea God Island for so long, and there must be a lot of things to deal with at the academy and the family. You should go back first."

Upon hearing this, Chen Luo sighed softly and then nodded.

Liu Erlong is just like that, so sensible that it breaks your heart.

Chen Luo knew he would get this result, but he still asked the question.

In addition to feeling reluctant to part, Chen Luo also felt a little excited, just a tiny bit.

During Liu Erlong's absence, Chen Luo was able to do many things, such as going to find Bibi Dong...

Chen Luo also felt a little guilty, and in his heart he angrily denounced himself as a scumbag.

For the next three days, Chen Luo and Liu Erlong spent every day together, and Flander, knowing how to create some alone time for them, tactfully disappeared for three days.

These three days were the most relaxing three days Chen Luo had experienced since arriving at Poseidon Island; it was like he had taken a vacation with Liu Erlong.

During my time on Poseidon Island, I was either busy with assessments or cultivation every day, and I didn't have a chance to truly enjoy myself.

Three days later, the time for parting arrived.

Liu Erlong's eyes were full of reluctance, but she still tried to put on a smile: "In six months, you will be able to see me at the Title Douluo level!"

Flanders encouraged him, "Keep it up!"

Chen Luo said, "Take care."

Liu Erlong said, "You too!"

With a flash of golden light, Chen Luo summoned the five-clawed golden dragon. He and Flander then boarded the dragon's back, and the two of them and the dragon quickly disappeared from sight.

Liu Erlong watched Chen Luo and the others leave, her smile long gone, her heart overflowing with reluctance, but she quickly suppressed it.

"Seize the time to cultivate and strive to leave Seagod Island as soon as possible to find them." Liu Erlong clenched his fist and said, then headed towards Seagod Mountain. Cultivating under the pressure of the Seagod's Light was undoubtedly the most efficient way.

……

a few days later.

A black horizon appeared in Chen Luo and Flander's sight. Chen Luo retracted the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon and walked on air. Flander, being a flying-type Soul Master, naturally also possessed the ability to fly. The two flew towards the land together.

Although the five-clawed golden dragon is fast, it is too dazzling and might cause a lot of commotion after landing. There's no need for that; Chen Luo has always been a very low-key person.

Chen Luo and Flander also moved at a fast pace, and in less than half an hour, they successfully set foot on land.

"Two and a half years, I've been gone for two and a half years, and I'm finally back!" Flander exclaimed, his emotions slightly agitated.

Chen Luo smiled slightly: "Yes, time really flies."

On Poseidon Island, it took them half a year to traverse the light of Poseidon, a year to temper their bodies with the tides, and another half a year to cultivate. In total, it took them two years. This is just a rough estimate; the time spent on other aspects was also about half a year.

Two and a half years... This period of time suddenly reminded Chen Luo of an old friend.

After resting for a while, Chen Luo and Flander took out a map and determined the route back to Tiandou City.

At their current speed, taking the shortest route, they should be able to reach Tiandou City in about ten days.

Then Chen Luo and Flander embarked on their journey home.

On his way back, Chen Luo began to organize the current timeline of Douluo Continent.

According to the plot development in the book, Tang San was already training in the City of Slaughter at this time.

After the Soul Master Elite Tournament, Tang San trained for two years under Tang Hao's arrangement before going to the City of Slaughter.

During this period, Tang San had also awakened the Blue Silver Emperor and obtained his fifth spirit ring, all of which Chen Luo could see in Tang San's information panel.

As for why Chen Luo did not receive the reward for teaching Tang San when Tang San obtained his fifth spirit ring, the reason is simple: Chen Luo did not help Tang San obtain the fifth spirit ring, so he naturally could not receive the reward.

Xiao Wu has undoubtedly returned to the Star Dou Great Forest. Tang Hao couldn't possibly take Xiao Wu with him. If Tang San and Xiao Wu didn't have a foundation of affection, Tang Hao would probably have kept Xiao Wu as a pet, waiting for Tang San to have a use for her. But Tang San and Xiao Wu ended up together, so this kind of thing won't happen again.

Oscar should also be undergoing training at this time. In the book's plot, Oscar and Ning Rongrong left not long after returning to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing are still in the Star Luo Empire, Ning Rongrong is naturally in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and Ma Hongjun and Yu Xiuyuan will most likely be in the academy.

As for the development of the situation on the mainland, the Spirit Hall's Soul Hunting Operation has not yet begun and will have to wait another two and a half years.

After organizing the timeline, Chen Luo didn't have much to do. He first went back to Tiandou City, as there would definitely be a lot of things for Flander to handle at the academy. Chen Luo also wanted to see how Yu Xiuyuan had changed.

Then, they went to find Bibi Dong...

Chapter 261 Yu Xiuyuan and Ma Hongjun: Soul King!

Tian Dou City.

As Chen Luo and Flander walked down the main street of Tiandou City, a faint smile appeared on their faces as they looked at the many new things on both sides of the street.

Flander sighed, "It's only been a little over two years since I last came back, but Tiandou City has changed a lot. It seems to have become more prosperous than before. There used to be a lot of old buildings in the west of the city, but now they have all been completely renovated. I told you that the houses and land there would appreciate in value, and sure enough, it did. It's a pity I didn't buy any."

Chen Luo laughed and said, "There's no use in having so much money. Soul coins are just a pile of scrap metal to us right now."

Flander said, "You don't understand. What I like is not the money itself, but the feeling of making it."

Chen Luo smiled and then changed the subject: "The academy must have changed a lot too. It's almost here. Are you looking forward to it?"

Flander said, "Of course, I imagined the changes in the academy on the way back."

Chen Luo and Flander did not linger on the streets for long and soon arrived at Shrek Academy.

As Chen Luo had predicted, Shrek Academy had changed a lot. The entire academy looked more impressive and seemed to be larger in size. Flander knew the academy very well and noticed the changes at a glance.

"The academy's main gate wasn't here before; it was about 300 meters away. Could it be that the academy expanded while we were away?" Flander muttered.

With their questions in mind, Chen Luo and Flander arrived at the academy gate.

Two years is enough time for many things to change, such as the gatekeepers at Shrek Academy.

The new gatekeeper clearly didn't recognize Chen Luo and Flander, and instead of letting them through immediately, he stopped them to ask for information.

"May I ask who you two are?" The gatekeeper was around thirty years old, with fluctuations of soul power emanating from him. He was a Soul Master, with strength around the Soul Venerable level.

Unwilling to argue with the gatekeeper, Flander activated his Martial Soul and said, "I am Dean Flander."

Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black—eight spirit rings surrounded Flander, radiating the powerful aura of a Soul Douluo. Although Flander had restrained himself, the gatekeeper still trembled uncontrollably under the pressure.

The gatekeeper was stunned, his eyes filled with awe, but even more so with fear.

Flander then put away his martial spirit and calmly said, "Did you see that clearly?"

The gatekeeper nodded, his body trembling, and immediately let them through.

Flander was, after all, the dean of Shrek Academy. Even the new gatekeeper had heard of Flander's name and knew some information about him.

He is around fifty years old, possesses the martial spirit of a cat owl, and is a Soul Douluo in strength.

With all the conditions met, the gatekeeper naturally let them through immediately, and at that point he no longer had the ability to stop them.

Chen Luo had originally envisioned a common scenario where the gatekeeper would stop people, but Flander's irritability solved all the problems.

The door opened, and Chen Luo and Flander stepped into the academy. However, after taking only a few steps, several figures quickly arrived, including the vice dean personally selected by Flander.

"Dean, Master, you're back!" The vice dean became excited upon seeing Chen Luo and Flander.

The others who came with him also greeted him respectfully.

Then, the vice dean led the way, and Chen Luo and Flander toured Shrek Academy to see the changes and listened to the vice dean talk about them.

The championship of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament brought many benefits to Shrek Academy. In just over two years, Shrek Academy has become the most prestigious advanced soul master academy in the Heaven Dou Empire, boasting many excellent teachers and outstanding students.

The academy has indeed expanded, with the construction of new teaching buildings and a significant increase in the number of simulated training environments.