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

A second run of Dragon's Lair should theoretically be possible, but it's unclear how long that will take.

"Let's hurry over while we still have time." Chen Luo leaped onto Golden Luo Sanpao's back, his movements becoming increasingly skilled.

Liu Erlong and Flander nodded, and the three of them headed towards Dugu Bo's residence.

Luo Sanpao had advanced less than ten meters when he suddenly let out a low roar.

Liu Erlong and Flander immediately looked at Chen Luo, who calmly said, "Dugu Bo has been here before. It's estimated that the energy fluctuations we created when we entered that special place attracted him here."

This was just a minor incident, and Chen Luo and the other two continued their journey quickly.

An hour later, Chen Luo and his group arrived at their destination.

Even though they had already visited Dugu Bo's residence once, the journey was still incredibly long, given the sheer vastness of the Soul Beast Forest.

The perception of a Title Douluo is indeed strong. As soon as Chen Luo and the others arrived, Dugu Bo appeared, along with Tang San.

Chen Luo and the others came all this way simply to see Tang San and confirm that he was still alive.

They didn't say much to Tang San, and only chatted for a few minutes.

Dugu Bo looked much better than when they last met, but he remained taciturn and didn't say a word the whole time. When Chen Luo and the others greeted him, he simply nodded slightly.

After meeting Tang San, Chen Luo and his group left Sunset Forest.

The purpose of this trip has been successfully achieved. Next, I will return to the academy to cultivate properly for a while and see what the academy is like now...

Chapter 128 has a clear objective.

Shrek Academy, Tiandou City Branch.

The advanced soul master academy, originally named Blue Tyrant, has now been renamed Shrek Academy. The change is not just a simple name change; the entire academy has been renovated. While retaining the original buildings, a simulated training environment area and an academy battle arena specifically for practical combat training have been added. There are also many other detailed changes.

Chen Luo and his two companions had only gone to Sunset Forest. When they returned, the entire academy had changed drastically. If they hadn't repeatedly confirmed that they hadn't gone to the wrong place and that the signboard at the school gate was emblazoned with the words "Shrek Academy" in a flamboyant style, they really wouldn't have believed that the three of them were in the original Blue Tyrant Academy.

The person who was most deeply moved was undoubtedly Liu Erlong, the former dean of Lanba Academy, whose beautiful eyes shone with light.

"It seems our trip won't be just a few days," Chen Luo said.

“Yes, judging from the changes in the academy, we’ve been away for at least a month or two,” Flander nodded.

Liu Erlong said, "It's good to have money! The whole academy has changed a lot!"

At this moment, Chen Luo and the other two were walking on the road of the academy, heading towards Liu Erlong's residence in the academy.

None of them had any intention of going to the college office building; they all preferred to be hands-off managers.

It was during class time, and Chen Luo and his group did not encounter a single student along the way. When they passed through the simulated cultivation environment area, they saw many students cultivating in the newly built simulated cultivation environment area.

Flander said, "Xiao Gang, you'll ultimately have to set this up; those people are too inefficient."

Chen Luo said, "I'll come and take a look around when I have time."

Setting up a simulated cultivation environment takes time. The simulated cultivation environment area in the academy is still relatively spacious, and there are dedicated personnel working hard to set it up, but the efficiency is questionable.

The reconstruction of Shrek Academy in Soto City was mainly handled by Chen Luo, who was in charge of the simulated training environment. Chen Luo was an expert in simulated training environments, and not only was he efficient in setting them up, but the environments he set up were also better than those set up by others.

"The entire academy has really changed a lot. I just wonder if the Shrek Academy branch will be counted as part of Shrek Academy in the academy panel. The branch has already been opened, so it should be a plus, right?" Chen Luo scanned the environment of the academy and thought to himself.

Before long, Chen Luo and his group arrived at Liu Erlong's residence.

The entire academy underwent renovations, but the area where Liu Erlong lived remained completely unchanged, clearly a deliberate arrangement by Flander.

The hut was still the same relatively simple one, with a slightly rustic setting. Chen Luo and the other two drank a cup of tea, ate something casually, and then each found a place to cultivate.

Chen Luo didn't immediately begin cultivating; instead, he opened the academy panel, something he hadn't looked at in a long time.

Shrek Academy

Category: Advanced Soul Master Academy

Level: B+

Branch: Shrek Academy - Tiandou City.

Deans: Yu Xiaogang and Flander.

Vice Deans: Zhao Wuji, Liu Erlong...

Teachers: Shao Xin, Lu Qibin, Li Yusong, Nie Yuanqing, Baheyun...

Students: Dai Mubai, Oscar, Tang San, Ma Hongjun, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, Yu Xiuyuan...

Infrastructure level: B+.

Number of simulated training environments: 64.

Honors received: Runner-up in the Advanced Soul Master Academy Exchange Competition.

Available assets: 761107 Gold Soul Coins, 4 Silver Soul Coins, and 4 Bronze Soul Coins.

Just as Chen Luo had expected, the addition of the branch academy was definitely a plus for the entire Shrek Academy, and there was even a dedicated branch academy.

To Chen Luo's surprise, an honors category had appeared on the academy's panel, which confirmed his long-held belief that once the academy reached a certain level of development, it needed fame.

Shrek Academy is now a B+ level advanced soul master academy, and reaching A level is just around the corner.

"I estimate that after the Shrek Seven Devils win the All-Continent Elite Tournament, Shrek Academy's level will be promoted to A-level. Maybe we won't even have to wait that long. Perhaps Shrek Academy's level will reach A-level as soon as they successfully qualify..." Chen Luo closed the academy panel, his heart filled with excitement.

Reaching the A-level academy was something Chen Luo had always hoped for. He had invested a lot of energy in the development of Shrek Academy, all in order to raise it to A-level as soon as possible and obtain the apprenticeship return from all the students in the academy.

In Chen Luo's view, this kind of apprenticeship return program for all students in the college will definitely be different from the ordinary apprenticeship return program, but it won't be a big problem. With a certain number of students already there, it's bound to take off.

"This trip to the Dragon's Secret Realm, the Tomb of Ice and Fire, was very fruitful. My soul power level alone increased by three levels, and I also obtained some Dragon King Souls. Golden Luo Sanpao has become stronger again, possessing certain ice and fire attributes..."

"After a period of dedicated training, we can begin our special missions."

"Returning to the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family is obviously not an easy task. I am only level 55 at the moment, and my strength is probably not enough. However, a year is too limited, so I can only let nature take its course."

After briefly organizing his thoughts, Chen Luo also began cultivating.

When Chen Luo finished his cultivation, it was already getting dark. He didn't know if it was evening that day or evening the next day, as his sense of time had been rather vague during this period.

Liu Erlong and Flander are still cultivating, and it's estimated they won't be finishing their cultivation anytime soon.

Thanks to them, I was able to successfully clear the Dragon's Secret Realm. If I had challenged it alone, I felt I would have surely died.

They also worked very hard. The continuous battles were exhausting, both physically and mentally. Even if they recovered their basic condition, it would take some time for them to fully recover to their best condition.

"I wonder how the little monsters are doing lately..."

Chen Luo got up and stretched, then went to look for Dai Mubai and the others.

Shrek Academy's second team has returned to Soto City, but Dai Mubai and the others are still here, waiting for Tang San's return.

In just a few minutes, Chen Luo found the little monsters. As he expected, all of them were cultivating. They were all working harder than the last, which made Chen Luo very gratified.

This is the true Shrek monster, extremely excellent in every aspect. With a certain talent, he also has enough self-discipline and hard work, and he will surely go much further.

Chen Luo didn't disturb them. He then strolled around the academy before returning to Liu Erlong's residence.

"Continue your cultivation..."

Three months later.

Chapter 129 Changes

"Time really flies, three months have passed in the blink of an eye..."

At dawn, after finishing his cultivation, Chen Luo got up and did some simple exercises, reflecting on his experience.

During these three months, Chen Luo spent most of his time cultivating and consolidating his strength.

"Tang San should be back soon," Chen Luo thought to himself.

Chen Luo, Flander, and Liu Erlong spent nearly two months in the Ice and Fire Tomb of the Dragon's Secret Realm, and now three months have passed. According to the plot of the book, Tang San only stayed in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well for nearly half a year.

Tang San will return in at most one month, or perhaps even less.

"Today is the day Dai Mubai goes to obtain his fourth spirit ring. He should also go and see Tang San and ask about the situation."

"The deadline for my special mission to return to the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan is drawing near. After Tang San returns, I'll have to wait at most another month before I set off..."

Chen Luo walked to the window, breathing in the fresh air that smelled of earth, and felt himself at his best.

Chen Luo's residence was a simple wooden house, very close to Liu Erlong's residence, furnished with simple furniture and daily necessities.

Chen Luo originally planned to spend this time cultivating his relationship with Liu Erlong, but unfortunately everyone has been working very hard lately, spending the last three months basically in cultivation.

Chen Luo would occasionally give himself some time to relax, while Liu Erlong and Flander were cultivating day and night. They both wanted to seize the opportunity obtained from the Dragon's Secret Realm and strive to break through in one go and enter a brand new level.

Liu Erlong has a much higher chance of succeeding in breaking through, while Flander is simply trying his luck.

Because they rarely saw each other, Chen Luo and Liu Erlong's relationship did not make any substantial progress during this period.

During this time, the little monsters also worked very hard, dedicating more and more time to cultivation, and their soul power levels all increased. Currently, the little monsters' soul power levels are—

Evil-Eyed White Tiger Dai Mubai, Level 40, Three-Ring Battle Soul Master. (Has not yet acquired his fourth soul ring.)

Oscar, a sausage specialist, is a level 33, three-ring weapon spirit master.

Ma Hongjun, the Evil Phoenix, is a Level 32, Three-Ring Battle Soul Master.

The Soft-Boned Enchanting Rabbit Xiao Wu, a level 34, three-ring Battle Soul Master.

Ning Rongrong, a Seven Treasures Glazed Tile, is a Level 31, Three-Ring Soul Master.

Zhu Zhuqing, the Netherworld Cat, is a Level 32, Three-Ring Battle Soul Master.

Yu Xiuyuan, the Immortal White Serpent, is a level 27, two-ring Battle Soul Master.

Ma Hongjun, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong have all obtained their third soul rings. Dai Mubai broke through last night, successfully reaching level 40 in soul power. Today, he will go to Sunset Forest to find a suitable soul beast to obtain his fourth soul ring.

Yu Xiuyuan's efforts and talent deserve recognition; improving by two levels in about six months is already quite impressive.

The Shrek Second Team has all returned, except for Yu Xiuyuan. Although he is a member of the Shrek Second Team, he was initially a substitute for the Shrek Seven Devils. Most importantly, Tang San is his senior brother. His senior brother has not returned yet, and his master is still here. How could he possibly return to Soto City with his teammates from the Second Team?

Oscar's soul power level increased by one level, while Xiao Wu's soul power level increased by two levels. The reason why Xiao Wu's soul power level increased by two levels was because she had already entered the bottleneck period of level 32 before coming to Heaven Dou City.

The cultivation of a Soul Master becomes increasingly difficult as one progresses, especially after crossing the level 30 threshold. A level increase every six months is considered relatively fast.

In this respect, it differs from the plot development in the book that Chen Luo remembers.

If Chen Luo remembered correctly, in the book's plot, Oscar advanced two levels in half a year, and Xiao Wu advanced three levels in half a year, making it seem like a joke to increase their soul power level.