Dormitory 108
Today, Su Yunlin and Wang Dong skipped class.
The reason was simple: Su Yunlin was about to break through, and Wang Dong needed to stay behind to protect him during the process.
As their homeroom teacher, Wang Yan naturally knew that Su Yunlin and Wang Dong possessed a Martial Soul Fusion Skill. As a scholar, he was desperate to know exactly what kind of Martial Soul Fusion Skill they had.
Unfortunately, Su Yunlin had always kept it a secret, leaving Wang Yan extremely frustrated.
Still, Su Yunlin had at least told him that he would eventually see it one day. As for when that day would come, that depended entirely on Su Yunlin himself.
Wang Yan truly wanted Su Yunlin to give him a timeframe, just so he would have something to look forward to.
Naturally, Wang Yan approved Su Yunlin's leave request.
He had heard from Elder Xuan that Su Yunlin's cultivation had already reached Rank 49. This breakthrough would most likely push him into Rank 50.
Wang Yan himself was only a Spirit King.
Yet a mere second-year student had already reached such a terrifying level.
Inside the dormitory, Su Yunlin and Wang Dong sat cross-legged facing each other.
Their palms were pressed together as darkness-attributed Spirit Power and light-attributed Spirit Power intertwined seamlessly, blending into one another.
Huu—
A long breath of turbid air slowly escaped Su Yunlin's lips as he gradually opened his eyes.
Across from him, Wang Dong also opened hers.
The corners of Su Yunlin's mouth lifted slightly.
"Looks like my luck's pretty good. With the help of that Spirit Bone, I broke through to Rank 50 in one go. Now all I'm missing is a Spirit Ring."
Wang Dong looked somewhat dejected.
"Your growth is way too monstrous. I'm only a Spirit Elder right now, and you're already a Spirit King. The gap between us is getting bigger and bigger."
Su Yunlin smiled gently and reached out to pinch her cheek.
"I'm not going to dislike you for it. You just need to focus on being beautiful."
Wang Dong slapped his hand away and puffed her cheeks.
"This young lady is not going to become some decorative vase! Just wait. Once this semester ends, I'll have my Dad and Second Dad search for treasures. Next semester, I'll give you a surprise!"
Su Yunlin tilted his head.
"Treasures? Don't tell me you mean legendary immortal herbs?"
Wang Dong looked surprised.
"You even know about immortal herbs?"
"Of course. After all, the original Shrek Seven Monsters who ascended long ago all consumed legendary immortal herbs. Unfortunately, among the immortal herbs I know about, there aren't any particularly suited for me."
Su Yunlin was indeed familiar with immortal herbs.
However, aside from the more neutral and universally compatible ones, none matched his attributes.
Wang Dong furrowed her brows thoughtfully.
"I think I know of a darkness-attributed immortal herb called the Netherworld Yellow Spring Flower. But that kind of immortal herb can only be born in the Underworld."
"The Underworld? What's that? The opposite of the Divine Realm?" Su Yunlin asked.
He could already tell that Miss Tang's mouth was starting to slip again.
Wang Dong tried to say something.
But although her mouth moved, no sound came out.
Su Yunlin instantly understood.
She had been muted.
Makes sense.
If the daughter of a god casually revealed secrets about the Divine Realm after descending to the lower world, it could trigger chaos within the plane itself.
A moment later, Wang Dong was finally able to speak again.
"Sorry, Yunlin. I can't talk about it."
"I understand."
"Huh? You're not curious? You're not going to ask more?"
Wang Dong had not expected him to stop questioning so easily.
She had already prepared countless excuses in her head.
Turns out she didn't need any of them.
"There's no need. You wouldn't lie to me anyway. Besides, gods really do exist in this world."
"I'm also under the favor of a god. If I complete that deity's trial, then I can become a god too."
Su Yunlin spoke with complete calmness.
"Really?! That's wonderful!"
Wang Dong nearly jumped up in excitement.
What she feared most was the possibility that one day she and Su Yunlin would be separated by life and death forever.
Even Limit Douluo on the Douluo Continent had lifespan limits.
Only by reaching Rank 100, becoming a god, and ascending to the Divine Realm could one obtain true "eternal life."
Although Wang Dong had absolute faith in Su Yunlin's talent, without a god's recognition and a divine trial bestowed upon him, becoming a god would still be impossible.
As for ascending through faith alone…
At the current level of the Douluo Continent, that was probably impossible.
Wang Dong secretly wondered whether she could ask her father later to speak with Uncle Darkness and get Su Yunlin a divine trial.
Then she herself could work hard to inherit Auntie Light's divine seat.
If both of them became gods together, wouldn't that be perfect?
"What are you daydreaming about? You've got such a goofy grin on your face."
Su Yunlin flicked her forehead lightly.
"Ow! Nothing. I was just thinking about our future life together."
Wang Dong giggled foolishly.
Her heart was filled with visions of spending their lives together forever.
Meanwhile, Su Yunlin stood up and prepared to head downstairs.
He needed to ask Mu En for permission to obtain his fifth Spirit Ring.
After putting on his shoes, Su Yunlin walked out of the dormitory and found Elder Mu still lying in his usual spot.
He walked over.
"Elder Mu, I've reached Rank 50. I need a Spirit Ring now."
Mu En slowly opened his eyes before smiling warmly.
"Good! Little Su, what kind of Spirit Ring do you want? What age range are you aiming for? Should I have Xuan Zi take you there?"
The moment he heard Elder Xuan would lead the team, Su Yunlin's face instantly went pale.
No matter what, he absolutely refused to let that man lead him.
He coughed awkwardly.
"Elder Mu… Elder Xuan's reputation isn't exactly great. Some friends from the inner court told me about it, so could you maybe change to someone else? Or perhaps bring the Spirit Beast directly into the academy?"
Hearing this, Mu En nodded slightly.
Indeed, Xuan Zi was rather unreliable.
If something happened to Su Yunlin, then such an excellent successor would be ruined.
If Mu En himself were not already nearing the end of his life, he would personally accompany Su Yunlin without hesitation.
"I'll arrange for one of the trustworthy Sea God Pavilion elders to accompany you. She's fairly reliable."
"You can wait in your dormitory for now."
"There's also an outer court selection tournament coming up, but I've already postponed it for you. We'll discuss it after you return."
Mu En spoke slowly.
Since Elder Mu had already said so much, Su Yunlin naturally said nothing more.
As long as it wasn't Elder Xuan leading the team, everything was fine.
In Su Yunlin's mind, the ideal elder for the mission was Elder Song—Green Shadow Douluo Song Yunzhi.
She was a Rank 97 super powerhouse.
Though she wasn't as strong as Taotie Douluo, she was reliable.
Besides, Su Yunlin's fifth Spirit Ring would not exceed eighty thousand years.
A Rank 97 powerhouse was more than enough.
An hour later—
While resting in the dormitory, Su Yunlin suddenly heard Mu En's voice.
"Little Su, come down."
Su Yunlin sat up from the bed.
"Wang Dong, I'm heading out to hunt a Spirit Beast."
Wang Dong looked unhappy, but she knew that Su Yunlin needed this fifth Spirit Ring.
If she followed along, she would only distract the powerful expert protecting him.
Going with him would merely create trouble.
"You have to come back quickly. I'll wait for you."
Naturally, Su Yunlin knew she was upset.
He bent down and pinched her nose gently.
"Relax. I'm just hunting a Spirit Beast. Besides, I've got trump cards."
"Mhm."
Wang Dong stood up and kissed him on the cheek.
Su Yunlin rubbed her pink-blue hair before turning and leaving.
Downstairs by Mu En's reclining chair stood an elderly woman dressed in white robes.
In her hand was a metal staff.
As Mu En watched Su Yunlin approach, he smiled.
"Little Su, let me introduce you. This is one of our Sea God Pavilion elders. You can call her Elder Song. She'll accompany you during this soul hunt. If you need anything, just tell her."
Su Yunlin respectfully bowed.
"Greetings, Elder Song."
Elder Song revealed a warm smile.
"Good, good. It's been many years since this old woman has seen such an outstanding little monster."
"I heard from Lin'er that you're quite talented in soul tools?"
Su Yunlin nodded.
"I've achieved a little success, but I'm still far from enough."
Elder Song smiled pleasantly.
"Elder Mu, this child is truly exceptional. A dragon among men indeed. No wonder you made that proposal during the Sea God Pavilion meeting."
Mu En chuckled softly.
"Heh, as long as all of you are satisfied."
"Yunzhi, I'll leave Little Su in your hands."
"Mhm."
Elder Song looked toward Su Yunlin kindly.
"Yunlin, may this old woman call you that?"
"Of course."
"Good then. Yunlin, come with me."
Elder Song grabbed Su Yunlin's arm.
The next moment, the two transformed into a streak of green light and vanished into the distance.
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