Douluo: Dragon King's Tai Chi Mystery

Gu Yue thought to himself: Silver-haired idiot, you think you can compete with me with this level of intelligence? A two-hundred-thousand-year soul bone is enough for you. I'll give Xuanzhen an even better soul bone in the future, and then we'll see how much you cry...

The silver-haired girl retrieved her soul bone, lay on the bed with her two fair feet raised, and sent messages to harass her childhood sweetheart.

Na'er: Beep beep beep!

Zhao Xuanzhen: ?

Na'er: There's only one question mark. We're speechless, aren't we?

Zhao Xuanzhen, your current attitude is like putting my heart in a refrigerator. Can you cherish me? There aren't many super beautiful girls like me left in Douluo Continent!

She's beautiful and cute, kind to you, and very virtuous. She loves to cook for you!

In the next room, Zhao Xuanzhen typed a line with a complicated expression: Tell me the truth, did you laugh?

Na'er: Hehe.jpg

Zhao Xuanzhen sent a suppressive emoji. To be fair, Na'er can indeed cook, but the thing she makes is so bad that none of the thirteen members of the Qi family dare to eat it!

Gu Yue felt inexplicably annoyed looking at the giggling Na'er. She forcefully slapped the blanket next to her, and seeing that Na'er was still staring at the screen and laughing, veins bulged on her temples. She reached out and grabbed a slender, fair leg, forcibly dragging Na'er away, and said impatiently:

"Stop chatting, start cultivating with me!"

Chapter 100 New Semester Begins, Mech Piloting, Gu Yue and Zhao Xuanzhen Stealing Food, Journey to the Intermediate Spirit Ascension Platform (4K)

Shrek Academy, Class 1, First Year.

The opening ceremony for the second academic year was clear and concise. The Dean of the Outer Academy, Chilong Douluo Zhuoshi, delivered a speech and highly praised Zhao Xuanzhen and the other six who defeated the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. Then, they were all taken back to their homeroom teacher for the first lesson of the semester.

Shen Yi and Wu Changkong stood in the center of the podium, looking down at the more than one hundred students. After a whole year of learning and living, everyone had changed a lot. They were no longer immature freshmen; each of them was more composed and mature than when they first entered the school.

The two homeroom teachers looked at each other for a second, and Wu Changkong took the initiative to step down from the podium and stand to the side.

He was the proctor for Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, and four others during their final exams. The students lost to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, with whom they had a long-standing feud, under the watchful eyes of everyone. Wu Changkong was held responsible and received punishment from Shrek Academy.

Shen Yi replaced Wu Changkong as the head teacher of the first year. Of course, the two senior students did not care about the so-called head teacher or deputy head teacher. Their original intention was to make the first-year students more outstanding and to build Shrek Academy in the future.

"Classmates, we only have two things to do in our first lesson of the semester," Shen Yi said with a smile. "First, three months from now, the senior students from the inner academy will form a revenge team to challenge the outer academy and regain the face and pride they lost four years ago."

"The Inner Court Revenge Squad!?"

The classroom erupted in an uproar, with all eyes immediately fixed on the instigator surnamed Zhao.

The first-year students were all honest, well-behaved, friendly, and respectful of their seniors, except for Zhao Xuanzhen. Those older students he had beaten up had already entered the inner academy, and now they were gathering their friends, eager to rekindle their old friendships!

"Teacher Shen, will the senior students from the inner academy challenge us first-year students in a team battle, just like the third-year students did last time?" someone asked, raising their hand.

"No." Shen Yi shook his head. "I'm not trying to fool you or hide anything from you. The difference in strength between the inner and outer academies is like heaven and earth. Even the weakest inner academy disciple is a one-word battle armor master and a five-ring soul king. The revenge team has a clear goal: to have a thrilling battle with Xuanzhen."

However, the Sea God Pavilion intervened and escalated the battle into an inter-court competition. The inner court sent seven participants, while the outer court fielded a combined force of first and second-year students, also sending seven.

The specific battle plan for the exchange competition is yet to be determined; our task is to select the participants for this competition.

"Teacher, there are seven spots in total. How many will be allocated to the first graders?" Tang Wulin asked expectantly, his eyes sparkling.

Failure spurs growth. His defeat at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy did not destroy his spirit; on the contrary, he became more courageous with each setback. During this holiday, he devoted himself to training with the Shrek Twin Holy Dragons, and his strength increased significantly. The inner court disciples are now the ultimate test of strength!

"Each grade has two guaranteed admission slots. For the second year, it's class monitor Yuan Enyehui and Holy Angel Le Zhengyu. For the first year, Teacher Wu and I plan to choose from the three class monitors."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's eyes turned to Zhao Xuanzhen's location again. Sitting next to him were the two vice class monitors, Gu Yue and Ye Xinglan.

Shen Yi continued, "The recommendation rule is, in a sense, to save face for both classes, at least ensuring that there won't be an embarrassing situation where no one participates. The remaining three spots will be won through fighting, since we are Soul Masters, and combat power equals influence."

Two of the spots are for Battle Soul Masters, with no restrictions on their training direction, while support, healing, food, and other amplification-type Soul Masters compete for one spot each.

Remember, your competitors aren't just your classmates, but also second-year students, and ultimately, the inner court seniors you'll face are the most talented Soul Masters in the Douluo Continent!

"Yes!"

The first-year students were extremely excited. Soul Masters are never afraid of challenges. What will the Inner Academy students do?

It's worth mentioning that the number seven sounds very ambiguous at Shrek Academy, causing a stir among the students. The legendary methods for selecting the Shrek Seven Devils are said to be incredibly varied; could the academy be planning to use this to decide the next generation of Shrek Seven Devils?!

Scanning the excited, flushed faces of the young people, Shen Yi smiled, his eyes landing on Xuan Yuexing and the other two: "You..."

Before Shen Yi could finish speaking, Ye Xinglan jumped up and shouted:

"I'm giving up my guaranteed admission to university and accepting the challenge from all the students who want to be the vice class monitor!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes sharpened. The leaders of the first year were undoubtedly the three class monitors of Xuan Yue Star plus Lao Jiu Men. Zhao Xuanzhen and Gu Yue were beings on a completely different level, and their positions were unshakeable.

In comparison, Ye Xinglan was far inferior, and her position as vice class monitor was far from secure.

The class committee's one-year protection period has expired. Wu Siduo, Xu Yucheng, and even Luo Guixing, who broke through to the fourth-ring Soul Master level during the holidays, are all eyeing her covetously. They originally intended to replace her. Ye Xinglan's choice was simple and brutal: to meet everyone's challenge with her strength!

Zhao Xuanzhen gave Ye Xinglan a deep look. Sword Dao Soul Masters are extremely proud at heart. She was unwilling to accept the protection of others, and even less willing to hear the evaluation that her strength was not worthy of her status. Therefore, she took the initiative to stand up and fight fair and square!

After speaking, Ye Xinglan sat down again, her chest rising and falling slightly with her breath. Zhao Xuanzhen looked at her spirited profile, a slight ripple of emotion stirring within him. During her month-long vacation at home, Ye Xinglan had not only failed to gain weight, but had actually lost a considerable amount of weight.

The fact that the young woman had aged so drastically meant that the people and things of the Star Saint Sword family had not brought her any joy. Even with the concern of her four close friends, Ye Xinglan insisted that she was fine and did not reveal a single word about her haggard appearance.

After returning to the Star Saint Sword family, Ye Xinglan expressed that she did not want to follow the path her parents had planned for her to join Shrek Academy and Tang Sect. Instead, she hoped to follow her heart and join the Spirit Pagoda to pursue a bright and promising future.

This move enraged the entire Star Saint Sword family. The Ye family was a force close to Shrek Academy, and anyone with a bit of background knew that the Spirit Pagoda had already gone against the grain of Shrek Academy and Tang Sect.

The number one young person made a choice completely opposite to that of the family. Ye's parents were furious and scolded Ye Xinglan for not learning the essence of Shrek Academy and for not understanding what it meant to have eternal glory!

"Alright, then the first matter is settled. Zhao Xuanzhen and Gu Yue will be recommended for admission in the first year. If the rest of you want to participate in the competition against the inner court students, then you should ask your class monitor, Zhao Xuanzhen, to register for the qualifying round. Class monitor, give me the list tomorrow."

Wu Changkong picked up where Shen Yi left off and said coldly, "The second thing is that every afternoon of the new semester, the academy will offer free elective courses for students to choose from. I will project all the elective courses onto the soul guidance screen. Those who are interested can contact the vice class monitor, Gu Yue, to register. Since this afternoon is the first class, the report must be submitted by noon. Let's get started now."

Everyone immediately signed up in a flurry of activity. A large group of students gathered around Zhao Xuanzhen and Gu Yue, while the former had slightly fewer people around him. Even if all the exchange spots between the two academies were taken by the first-year students, there would only be three spots left. The attendees were none other than a handful of the strongest students from the first year.

On the other side of Guyue, crowds thronged, and registration for elective courses was in full swing. Shrek Academy's courses only lasted five mornings, which couldn't satisfy the eager fledglings, who craved more knowledge.

Nine out of ten students chose an elective course. For example, Ye Xinglan chose the advanced mecha manufacturing course to enhance her secondary profession skills, while Zhao Xuanzhen, who planned to build a black-level mecha for transportation, chose the basic mecha piloting course. Tang Wulin, one of the 50 students, also enrolled. His dream was to join the army and defend his country, and piloting a mecha was a fundamental skill for the military.

The space below Gu Yue's name was empty, clearly indicating she wasn't very interested in the elective course. Her big eyes blinked frequently, glancing at Zhao Xuanzhen from time to time, seemingly lost in thought.

In the afternoon, the first-year students went to their respective elective classrooms. The mecha piloting class has a dedicated mecha training ground located in the southwest corner of Shrek Academy's outer courtyard.

As everyone knows, battle armor is the main theme of Shrek Academy's teaching. A Shrek Academy student who doesn't want to become a battle armor master is not a good soul master. Very few first-year students signed up for the mecha class, and they stood in a row.

The mechs used for training were white-class and unequipped with any weapons. The metal armor on the chest of the mechs was open, revealing the narrow cockpit.

Zhao Xuanzhen leaped into the cabin, pressed a button to close his breastplate, and then a helmet cover fell down, with many metal rings fitting his body and fixing his limbs in place.

The popular way to control modern mechs is to move the mech itself and drive it through the core magic array and linkage axis. Only by mastering every detail of the body can one truly control the mech.

Having experienced it firsthand, Zhao Xuanzhen finally understood why the True Self Douluo, Mu Ye, kept insisting that True Self Soul Masters were naturally compatible with mecha, and that it would be a waste not to study mecha with their True Self Martial Soul. It's no exaggeration to say that on the Douluo Continent, if a True Self Soul Master claims to be second to none in terms of body control, no one dares to claim first!

Halfway through the lesson, a scene unfolded that dislocated the jaws of the first-year students. While they were still struggling to maintain their balance, the mecha next to them had already started practicing authentic Tai Chi. After finishing a set, it even performed a 720-degree flip in mid-air and landed with complete ease!

The younger generation surpasses the older generation. The mecha instructor was sweating profusely on the spot. But then he thought about how this mecha contained the universally acknowledged number one prodigy on the mainland, the top-ranked young genius, Tai Chi Zhao Xuanzhen. The monster was a monster in every way, and the instructor suddenly stopped doubting life.

The setting sun cast a warm, soft glow over the mecha training ground. After the afternoon classes ended, Zhao Xuanzhen jumped off his mecha and walked slowly to a bench under the shade of a tree at the edge of the field, where a beautiful figure with black hair and black eyes sat.

Gu Yue sat quietly, a silver-gray insulated food container resting on her knees, which were covered in black stockings. It gleamed warmly in the setting sun. When she saw Zhao Xuanzhen approach, a smile appeared in her clear eyes.

"are you tired?"

Her voice was clear and cool, concealing a hint of barely perceptible expectation. The girl's slender fingers unscrewed the lid of the food bucket, and a distinct aroma burst forth, overpowering the metallic scent of the mecha training ground and entering Zhao Xuanzhen's nostrils.

Gu Yue took out the food from the multi-layered food buckets one by one and displayed them quietly like works of art.

Plump and translucent sea shrimp, like fine pearls, are coated with a layer of crystal-clear sauce and rest on emerald green asparagus tips and tender white lily petals, exuding the sweetness of the ocean and the crispness of the vegetables.

The deep red, glossy ribs are uniform in size, with the rich sauce reflecting an enticing sheen, and glistening fat seeping from the meat's texture.

The small white porcelain bowl is filled with mushrooms simmered in broth, their aroma filling the air, a testament to the essence of the mountains and forests.

The color, aroma, and shape were all exquisite and enticing. This was not just food, but also a carefully prepared energy supplement for Soul Masters. Each dish contained fluctuations of Soul Power, and just smelling the aroma made Zhao Xuanzhen feel his Soul Power becoming active.

"You did it?"

When he asked, Zhao Xuanzhen already knew the answer in his heart. Sure enough, Gu Yue nodded slightly and handed him a pair of smoothly polished bamboo chopsticks, her eyes filled with anticipation.

"Try it quickly, it won't be as effective if it gets cold."

"it is good."

The moment of tasting has arrived. The shrimp meat is springy and firm, incredibly sweet, and the thin layer of sauce carries just the right amount of salty and savory flavor. With a gentle touch of the teeth, the tender meat separates easily from the bone, and the sauce mixed with the aroma of herbs fills the mouth. A gentle warmth spreads throughout the body, quickly dispelling fatigue.

Gu Yue didn't touch her chopsticks, but sat quietly to the side, resting her chin on her hand, staring intently at Zhao Xuanzhen. The golden light danced on her soft hair, casting a gentle silhouette on her fair face.

Those eyes, usually as calm as a deep pool, were now filled with undisguised smiles and tenderness. Her rosy lips curved into a beautiful arc, as bright as a new moon and as warm as the sun. She simply smiled and watched the figure of the person making a disheveled meal beside her.

The hustle and bustle seemed to fade away in that moment, leaving only the rustling of leaves in the breeze. The scene was peaceful and serene. Tang Wulin and the others, who had finished their mecha course together, looked at each other, their sadness flowing like a river.

Zhao Xuanzhen gets to have a pretty girl bring him food after class, while they can only run to the cafeteria in misery. Tang Wulin is even worse off; he was demoted to a work-study student by Shrek Academy and has to pay for his meals!

"Zhao Xuanzhen!"

A lively and clear shout came from afar, her long silver hair fluttered in the wind, and the girl's bright smile was enough to make the sunset pale in comparison.

The next instant, the silver-haired girl saw Zhao Xuanzhen and Gu Yue. The black and white duo locked eyes. Na'er extended a slender, jade-like finger, her delicate body trembling uncontrollably as if she had suffered a great injury, and exclaimed in shock:

"You...you actually stole food!"

Na'er flew into a rage, stormed over, shoved Gu Yue aside, snatched the chopsticks from Zhao Xuanzhen's hand, grabbed a large piece of meat, stuffed it into her mouth, and revealed a blissful smile, muttering her criticism:

"It's immoral to eat alone, give me a bite!"

So that big reaction was because of the food... Zhao Xuanzhen fell silent. Gu Yue reflected deeply and suddenly realized that she had overestimated Na'er before. Next time, she would cook two dishes and send them over, and then she and Zhao Xuanzhen could enjoy their time together.

"It's so fragrant!"

Na'er gulped down the nourishing soup that Gu Yue had carefully simmered for three hours, licked the soup stains on her lips, and said with satisfaction, "Didn't I make an appointment with Yuanen and Xinglan to go to the intermediate spirit-ascension platform tonight to improve the age of our soul spirits?"

"Let's set off back to the Spirit Tower!"

Chapter 101 The Scheme of the Star Luo Continent, the King of the Earth and the Pink Lady, the Torn Spirit Ascension Platform Space (4K)

"Hey, Xinglan, Yuanen! Hey... Yuanen, why do you look like you've swallowed a fly?"

The five agreed to meet at the main gate of Shrek Academy. As soon as they met, Na'er saw the obvious depression on Yuanen Yehui's face. Yuanen was the person she trusted the most, so she quickly showed him concern.

"Don't even mention it. I was living perfectly well in the work-study dormitory by myself," Yuan Enhui sighed. "But on the first day of the new semester, six first-year students suddenly moved into the dormitory."

They were punished by the Sea God Pavilion for losing to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, and were demoted from regular students to work-study students.

"Then you'll have six more roommates?" Na'er suddenly realized.

No wonder Yuanen Yehui looked grim. The work-study students couldn't get any food, clothing, or other necessities. The dormitory was in such a dilapidated state that there was practically no privacy. With Tang Wulin and the other six moving in, Yuanen Yehui's peaceful life was bound to be disrupted.

In addition, there was something else that pained Yuan En Ye Hui greatly: she lost a place where she could talk to Zhao Xuan Zhen alone.

In the year since Yuan Enhui joined the Spirit Pagoda, she and Zhao Xuanzhen would occasionally meet in the secluded dormitory for work-study students after finishing their respective jobs. The two would spar, discuss mecha repair, and improve their battle armor...

I used to stay up until late at night every time, but I'm afraid I won't be able to do that anymore.

"How about you stay at the Spirit Pagoda?" Zhao Xuanzhen suggested. "The 98th floor has always been reserved for you and Xinglan. You are welcome to come anytime."

"Okay, thank you boss!"

Yuan Enhui readily agreed. The Spirit Pagoda was truly a conscientious organization. When employees encountered difficulties, the boss immediately found a way to solve them, and the sense of belonging increased rapidly!

Compared to Yuanen Yehui's natural demeanor, Ye Xinglan remained silent. She harbored a lingering resentment; Xuan Na and Yueye were both disciples of the Spirit Pagoda, while she alone hadn't joined.

However, Zhao Xuanzhen and the other three never ostracized Ye Xinglan because of this. On the contrary, they gave her tremendous help. Ye Xinglan will never forget the kindness of the One-Word Battle Armor and the Starry Sky Unicorn.

As Ye Xinglan grew older, she gradually matured and came to understand what she truly wanted. She realized that the friends who were wholeheartedly good to her were more important than the family elders who had betrayed her.

Ye Xinglan made a decision: after resolving her conflicts with her family, she would wholeheartedly dedicate herself to the Spirit Transmission Tower and completely join this big family.

"By the way, Yuanen, what was your attitude towards that inter-college exchange battle? Were there many students who signed up for the selection competition?" Zhao Xuanzhen asked.

Yuan Enhui recalled for a moment and said truthfully, "Every inner court student is a five-ring one-word battle armor master, completely outmatched by the outer court students. Second-year students are not as driven as first-year students. There were six people who registered for the qualifying rounds, and they all possessed at least two one-word battle armors."

Zhao Xuanzhen nodded slightly: "Our class is about the same, ten people signed up."

Ye Xinglan reinforced the nine gates, ensuring that every first-year genius participated in the qualifying competition, while Ye Xinglan also risked her position as vice class monitor.

Sixteen geniuses from two grades are vying for three spots. Zhao Xuanzhen and Yuanen Yehui are well aware that all three spots may belong to the first-year students. If there were no guaranteed admission rules, Le Zhengyu might even be eliminated.

"You mean the battle of exchanges between the two academies?"

Na'er, who had been hopping along like a lively little rabbit, immediately transformed into a secret intelligence agent upon hearing Zhao Xuanzhen and Yuanen Yehui's conversation. She turned her head and said:

"I heard some news from the Holy Spirit Douluo. Initially, it was just that Tang Dong of Extreme Ice, Nangong Yao of Enchanting Fox, Yuan Heng of Blue Lightning Jade, and Ning Qian of Glazed Glass formed a revenge team to challenge a certain idiot who had defeated them before."

The Sea God Pavilion stopped them, intending to take the opportunity to conduct a selection process to choose seven outer court students to be sent to the Star Luo Continent after a while. In the end, it turned into a seven-person battle.

Now, not only is the outer academy moving at lightning speed, but the inner academy is also in full swing selecting three more members for the revenge team, whose strength won't be much weaker than Tang Dong and Yu Yuanheng.