Dugu Feng looked at Shi Nian before him.
Though Shi Nian was not yet seventy years old, his appearance was remarkably aged—hair graying and face deeply wrinkled—unlike that of a high-level Soul Master.
The Yang Wudi and Bai He that Dugu Feng had met both had ruddy complexions and exuded an aura of vigorous old age.
But Shi Nian appeared more like an ordinary person.
This was someone who had climbed up from the bottom, having endured many hardships.
Dugu Feng did not underestimate Shi Nian in the slightest; such individuals, once given an opportunity, could unleash potential far greater than those like Titan.
With a flick of his wrist, Dugu Feng had the Emerald Dragon Snake absorb one Core Pearl.
The other Core Pearl returned to float before Shi Nian.
"Dean Shi, take it!"
Shi Nian hurriedly caught the Core Pearl, tossed it into his mouth, and swallowed.
But this time, he suddenly noticed the pill's temperature was different.
The pill flowed like a warm current, bringing a soothing heat to his throat.
"Sit cross-legged and circulate your Soul Power. This pearl will benefit your cultivation—it can refine your Soul Power and reshape your body!"
Dugu Feng decided to grant Shi Nian some advantages.
Overjoyed, Shi Nian immediately activated his Martial Soul Avatar and released his Soul Power.
He harbored no doubt about Dugu Feng's words.
Originally, there had been only one pearl, yet now there were two, and he hadn't even detected the change—such marvels were beyond his comprehension.
A warm sensation surged forth as heat currents emanated from the Core Pearl, flowing through his meridians and integrating into his entire body.
The feeling was akin to breaking through a realm—immensely comfortable.
Then, Shi Nian's spiritual sense finally perceived the Core Pearl's presence.
It rested in his lower Dantian, emitting a vibrant emerald glow that shimmered brilliantly.
This was precisely what Dugu Feng allowed him to see, to aid his cultivation.
Immediately after, a pulling force transmitted from the Core Pearl.
The vast Soul Power within Shi Nian's body surged forth like a bursting dam, all converging into the Core Pearl as if into a black hole.
But the Core Pearl was not solely absorbing.
What entered was Soul Power; what emerged were warm currents, transforming into energy that nourished Shi Nian's entire body.
Shi Nian devoted all his effort to cultivation.
Providing the Soul Power consumption for the Core Pearl.
This transformation persisted for a full half-hour. Shi Nian felt as if he had undergone marrow cleansing—his body brimming with strength, as though he had returned to his twenties.
His physical strength had significantly increased, and the Soul Power flowing from the Core Pearl had become countless times more refined than before.
He was astounded.
What kind of treasure was this?
Upon reaching the Soul Douluo realm, improving one's Soul Power Level no longer relied on quantitative increase but on qualitative enhancement.
He felt that the aid from this Core Pearl was equivalent to at least a year of cultivation.
"Thank you, Young Master!"
Shi Nian was immensely grateful for his decision. With progress like this, becoming a Titled Douluo was within reach.
"Rise. I have high expectations for Ultimate Academy, and you are the key. Understand?" Dugu Feng said coldly.
"Yes, Young Master. I will definitely assist all departments in developing suitable fusion skills.
My deepest research lies in the fusion of Gem Spirit and Asura Illusion. I am confident that within a year, with me as the core, I can elevate the Asura Illusion to Titled Expert-level power!"
This is what Shi Nian had been working on recently.
During the Soul Master Competition, with Zhang Jingyang and the other six Soul Ancestors and Soul Experts performing the Seven Shura Illusion Realm, they could achieve strength close to that of a Soul Emperor.
If Shi Nian were to serve as the core, how powerful would the Seven Shura Illusion Realm become?
The key issue was that Shi Nian was the only Gem Spirit expert at the Soul Saint level or above.
Among the seven who participated in the Soul Master Competition, two had already advanced to the Soul King level.
However, such strength was still too weak compared to Shi Nian, who was at the Soul Douluo level, and the fusion power they brought was minimal.
"Young Master, there are few high-level Soul Masters capable of performing Illusion Control Skills, but we can increase the number of participants in the fusion.
After five years of development, Gem Academy now has a large number of Gem Soul Masters below the Soul King level. Although no top experts have emerged due to the short time frame,
the sheer quantity can compensate for the lack in quality.
The Fourteen Asura Illusion has been fully mastered, and the Twenty-One Asura Illusion is currently being tested.
Based on my predictions, with me as the core, the Twenty-One Asura Illusion could trap a Titled Douluo in an inescapable illusion!"
Upon hearing this, Dugu Feng felt a surge of joy. This would be equivalent to gaining the strength of an additional Titled Douluo.
Moreover, as these Gem Spirit Soul Masters improved their Soul Power Levels, the power of the Asura Illusion would increase exponentially.
This was one of the Dugu Family's hidden trump cards.
Thinking of this, Dugu Feng found Shi Nian increasingly pleasing to the eye—this was truly a treasure of a Soul Master!
Dugu Feng walked over and patted him on the shoulder, saying, "Keep up the good work. I will not let you down."
With that, Dugu Feng left the room.
After finishing his official business with Shi Nian, he found Ning Rongrong, and the two strolled around Ultimate Academy for a while before departing.
Soon, the two arrived at a familiar place along the street—Blue Tyrant Academy,
which was also Shrek Academy.
Liu Erlong and her father, Yu Luomian, had joined the Spirit Hall together to protect their clan.
This place had since become Flender's domain.
Walking through the campus, Dugu Feng felt that after several years, the academy had developed more comprehensively.
There were also many students.
Five years ago, the Shrek Six Devils broke through in the Heaven Dou Arena, making Shrek Academy famous.
Flender had seized the opportunity and developed the academy quite well.
The sun was bright, and the sky was cloudless.
Ning Rongrong was very excited.
She was filled with anticipation at the prospect of reuniting with the Shrek Six Devils.
"Five years have passed in the blink of an eye. I wonder how Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu are doing!" Ning Rongrong said.
Dugu Feng wanted to say that he had already met Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu over a year ago.
Now, more than a year later, the two had likely advanced to the Soul Emperor level!
As they reached the edge of the central forest in Shrek Academy,
two young women stood before the forest.
One of them had a cold expression and a fiery figure, her perfect physique starkly contrasting with the icy demeanor on her face.
The other wore a pink dress with her forearms exposed, revealing fair skin. Though her figure was not as perfect as the cold-faced girl's, she exuded an extraordinary allure.
"Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu!"
Ning Rongrong's beautiful eyes sparkled with excitement as she rushed over to them.
"Rongrong, your style has changed so much—I almost didn't recognize you!" Xiao Wu exclaimed, holding Ning Rongrong's hand in amazement.
Ning Rongrong wore a shawl, her mature charm a far cry from her former girlish appearance.
"You two still look exactly the same - not a single change!
Well, no... I suppose there are changes after all. You've both gotten bigger!"
As she spoke, Ning Rongrong cast a meaningful glance at Zhu Zhuqing's chest, feeling somewhat jealous.
They were already so well-endowed, yet still developing.
And Xiao Wu beside her - she used to be less mature than Rongrong, but now she had clearly grown quite a lot too.
This left Ning Rongrong feeling quite indignant.
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