Douluo Jueshi: Who let him join Shrek!

Chapter 861: Wealth and honor do not return home, just like walking at night in brocade clothes

The autumn wind is bleak, and the leaves are turning golden.

Soul Masters are not that sensitive to the changes of the four seasons.

As a Soul Master's Soul Power cultivation increases, the influence of the external environment gradually weakens, to the point that their sensitivity to seasonal changes decreases.

Moreover, regardless of the season, it doesn't have much of an impact on most Soul Masters, except for those whose Martial Souls themselves possess elemental or other attributes.

For example, rain, snow, thunder, and vitality—Soul Masters with these attributes tend to pay more attention to the changing seasons.

However, most other Soul Masters who do not possess these attributes and whose cultivation progress will not be affected by such celestial phenomena will not care about this.

For ordinary people, the changing seasons are something they must pay attention to.

Along the way, Jiang Ming and his companions saw mountains and lakes, passed rice paddies and wheat fields, and witnessed the lives of many ordinary people.

Life wasn't particularly good, but it was peaceful.

"Senior Sister, what do you think the God Realm will be like?"

Ma Xiaotao opened the carriage window and looked up at the azure sky.

The God Realm is one of the ultimate dreams in the hearts of Soul Masters. Throughout history, only a handful of people have been able to ascend to the God Realm.

And soon enough, they too will be able to become one of them.

"You'll know once you become a god and go see for yourself. I've never been to the God Realm, and there are no records of it in the academy."

Zhang Lexuan said with a light laugh, while her eyes sparkled with anticipation and curiosity.

The realm of gods.
A hint of anticipation also appeared in Ling Luochen's cool eyes.

Jiang Ming was no longer lying on Zhang Lexuan's lap.

As the saying goes, "A gentle embrace is a hero's grave."

There's some truth to that.

Jiang Ming had originally planned to work on some small parts for the super-large defensive soul-guided array while the carriage was moving smoothly forward, but lying on the plump and soft thighs, he completely forgot about it.

Truly, lust can cloud one's judgment!

We can't afford to go any further!

With his strong willpower, Jiang Ming broke free from the comfort of the bedchamber and took out a large piece of rare metal from his storage soul tool to begin inscribing the core magic array.

However, what he depicted was only the core array of the level eight soul guidance pillar within the super-large defensive soul guidance array.

His current Soul Master level is Level 9, which is considered one of the stronger Level 9 Soul Masters, but not at the top level, unlike Kong Deming and Jing Hongchen.

Moreover, even Kong Deming and Jing Hongchen needed a quiet environment to fully concentrate on crafting the core array of a level nine soul tool.

He was certainly not so arrogant as to be able to inscribe the core magic array of a level nine soul tool directly inside a carriage.

Of course, another reason is that he once tried to inscribe a core magic circle of the same level as his Soul Master level inside the carriage, but ended up blowing up the carriage.

As the saying goes, "a fall into a pit, a gain in your wit," and we must never make this kind of basic mistake a second time.

Moreover, the materials for this level nine core magic array are extremely precious, and he is not wealthy enough to waste such high-level materials at will.

As for the level eight core magic array, he, a level nine soul master and a Limit Douluo, could completely control it without any surprises.

It is worth mentioning that, in addition to him, Xue Di is also inscribing the core magic array.

Because of the fusion of their souls, Xue Di possessed all of Jiang Ming's experience as a Soul Master.

Theoretically speaking, her Soul Master level should be the same as Jiang Ming's.

But theory is theory, and practice is practice; in practice, Xue Di is still somewhat lacking.

However, even if it's a bit inferior, it shouldn't be a big problem to create an eighth-level core magic array.

Seeing how seriously Jiang Ming and Xue Di were inscribing the core magic array, Liya also wanted to try out a soul tool.

Along the way, Jiang Ming also taught Liya some basic skills.

Unfortunately, Liya's talent in soul tools is really not high.

Even though the mermaid race has a very high level of mental strength among soul beasts of the same level, it doesn't mean that having strong mental strength guarantees being able to use soul tools effectively.

This definitely requires some talent.

Clearly, Liya lacks the talent in this area.

So, Liya could only kill time by playing Douluo cards and mahjong with Ma Xiaotao, Ling Luochen, and Rongrong and Xiaoyu, who popped out of Jiang Ming, in the carriage.

Zhang Lexuan, meanwhile, was looking at the account books accumulated over the past month, as well as the development of the Mingle Chamber of Commerce during this period.

For the past month, she has been protecting Jiang Ming and hasn't been involved in the affairs of the Chamber of Commerce much. Unless there is something particularly important that requires her personal decision, she usually delegates the rest to her capable subordinates.

On the one hand, she couldn't be distracted while protecting Jiang Ming. Even though things seemed stable, no one could predict what might happen. On the other hand, she was also intentionally grooming a successor.

After they emerge from seclusion, they will be on the verge of becoming gods.

Use this time to evaluate your subordinates and see if there are any capable people who can shoulder important responsibilities.

The Ming Le Chamber of Commerce has grown at an incredible pace over the years, and has now become a behemoth. Under such circumstances, the ability of the successor is absolutely of paramount importance!
If the wrong person is chosen, the Ming Le Chamber of Commerce may fall apart within a few decades or even a decade after she becomes a god.

After all, a chamber of commerce of such a large size is bound to attract attention from many parties and will need to navigate between various forces.

With her around and Jiang Ming's name protecting them, there's no one or any force on the mainland who dares to mess with the Ming Le Chamber of Commerce.

But who knows, once they become gods.

The Tang Sect was created by Tang San, the ancestor who ascended to godhood ten thousand years ago, yet it has fallen into decline.

She doesn't covet the Mingle Chamber of Commerce's continued existence for millennia; that depends on the capabilities of those who follow.

What she was thinking about was leaving some protection for Uncle Nie, Aunt Lan, and Shrek Academy after they became gods.

Uncle Nie and Aunt Lan are her husband's family, while Shrek Academy is her maternal family. She wants to make proper arrangements.

In this respect, he is actually quite similar to Jiang Ming.

Jiang Ming's original intention in creating the super-large defensive soul guidance array was to leave some protection for Qingshui City and Shrek Academy.

Jiang Ming and Xue Di were making soul tools, Zhang Lexuan was looking at the account books and selecting several potential successors, Liya, Ma Xiaotao, and Ling Luochen were playing cards, and Wang Qiu'er was meditating.

The carriage moved smoothly, making it suitable for meditation and cultivation. Although the increase in cultivation level was small, it added up over the course of the journey and still resulted in some improvement.

As for why Ma Xiaotao and the others didn't meditate or cultivate...
The cultivation level improvement of a Contra Douluo is not the same as the cultivation level improvement of a Super Douluo.

The improvement in soul power gained through meditation and cultivation on a carriage is almost negligible.

The carriage was slower than flying or using a flying soul tool, but since it had been personally modified by Jiang Ming, traveling a thousand or eight hundred miles a day was not a problem.

After all, although it's called a carriage, the horses pulling it are actually spirit beasts, making them incredibly fast.

At this speed, Jiang Ming and his group quickly arrived near the capital of the Heavenly Soul Empire—Heavenly Dou City.

However, the group did not go to Tiandou City, but instead went to Sunset Forest near Tiandou City first. After parking the carriage in a small town near Tiandou City, Jiang Ming led the women towards the location of Sunset Forest.

"Come to think of it, it's been many years since I last visited Sunset Forest."

Looking down at the somewhat desolate sunset forest, Jiang Ming couldn't help but sigh.

What was his cultivation level when he last came to Sunset Forest?

That was a long time ago.

However, for Rongrong, it didn't feel like too much time had passed.

Rongrong is, after all, a soul beast. Even if she is not a true 100,000-year-old soul beast, but a 10,000-year-old immortal herb whose cultivation was elevated to 100,000 years by the miraculous power of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

But ten thousand years is still a very, very long time.

In comparison, the more than ten years I've been away isn't a long time.

But that can't take away the amount of time and experiences I've had over the past ten years!

Originally, Rongrong stayed at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, where the same monotonous scenes were observed for hundreds or thousands of years. But following Jiang Ming in the human world, wow, she really broadened her horizons!
They've faced countless life-or-death crises, and there are also Soul Masters and Soul Beasts whose cultivation and strength are far superior to theirs.

Putting everything else aside, over the years following Jiang Ming, Rongrong has already seen some of the ten most ferocious beasts on the continent.
Let's do the math.
I met Di Tian last time when Jiang Ming went to the perilous place of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Needless to say, the Evil Lord has already become Jiang Ming's Soul Ring and Heavenly Eye.

Snow Emperor, right beside me.

I also met Biji, the Demon King, and Xiong Jun when I went to the Star Dou Great Forest.

Next up is Hyotei, whom Jiang Ming has also fought before, and Jiang Ming almost died at Hyotei's hands back then.

I've seen the three-headed Crimson Demon Mastiff, Crimson King, and the Hell Demon Dragon King, Zi Ji, before, in the Star Dou Great Forest.

All things considered, she had seen all the other soul beasts among the ten most ferocious beasts except for the tenth-ranked demon spirit, making her experience quite fulfilling.

Moreover, they also encountered Qiankun Wenqing Valley, which is considered one of the three great treasure troves of the human world, alongside the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes!
These are things that Rongrong could hardly see in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye.

Recalling the days she spent fighting alongside Jiang Ming over the years, Rongrong couldn't help but feel emotional.

The more I reminisce, the more awesome I feel!

No, returning home in glory is like wearing fine clothes at night – it's like wearing them in the dark!

She had to tell Youyou and the others about these things!

She wanted to gain a lot of amazement, a lot of envy, and a lot of what was it called again from these good sisters.

Emotional value.

Yes, it's emotional value!
With that in mind, Rongrong began to formulate her thoughts, preparing to recount her legendary experiences over the years in a grand and epic manner!

I immediately got excited!

Not only Rongrong, but also the Narcissus Jade Bone and Soul of Shuishui inside Zhang Lexuan's body are similar.

Although following Zhang Lexuan wasn't as eventful as following Jiang Ming, she still witnessed quite a few things.

She also had a lot to say to her girlfriends.

In contrast, the others were more curious.

Apart from Jiang Ming and Zhang Lexuan, none of the others in this group had ever been to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

Especially Liya, who lives in the icy sea, far from the land, let alone the wonders of the land.

Soon, the group arrived at the center of Sunset Forest, where the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye was located.

The poisonous fog and miasma still exist and have not diminished in the slightest.

For some unknown reason, the poisonous fog and miasma were even stronger than when Jiang Ming first came here.

"The poisonous fog here"

Looking at the dense poisonous fog below, Ma Xiaotao subconsciously wanted to release her Fire Phoenix Martial Soul.

The easiest way to deal with miasma and poisonous fog is by burning it with fire.

Not to mention, she is the ultimate fire!
With her current cultivation level, she could burn a huge hole in this thick poisonous fog and miasma in no time!

Ling Luochen, who was standing to the side, had a similar idea.

Extreme fire can burn away the poisonous fog, while the aura of extreme ice can isolate the poisonous fog, making one immune to all poisons.

"Sigh, there's no need for that."

Jiang Ming shook his head as he looked at Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochen, who were about to make a move.

Then, he stepped forward and pressed his palm down slightly!
"open!"

As soon as he finished speaking, it seemed as if an invisible giant hand was gathering in the sky and tearing a huge gash in the poisonous fog!

Even after this invisible hand tore open the gap, the poisonous mist that had been torn apart seemed to be hindered by something and was unable to gather again.

"Okay, let's go in."

Jiang Ming said softly, and led the women downstairs.

Using extreme fire and extreme ice to clear a path is certainly the best way to deal with the poisonous fog, but they are not going to force their way in. They can just open a path directly in, there is no need to go to such great lengths.

Beneath the poisonous fog, miasma permeated the air, but Jiang Ming used the power of heaven and earth to isolate it, so it had no effect on the people.

Soon, the group passed through the poison array formed by the Seven Absolute Jade Scale Flowers and entered the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.

When everyone entered the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, the magnificent and dazzling scene immediately stunned the women.

Even though Jiang Ming and Zhang Lexuan had been here before, they still couldn't help but marvel at this wonder of nature.

The Yin and Yang duality of ice and fire, a treasure trove for humankind, is a gift from heaven.

When Liya saw the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Wells, the Cold Spring and the Yang Spring at the very center, her eyes lit up, and she wanted to go over and take a look.

As a mermaid living in the icy sea, Liya was very interested in the icy aura of the cold spring.

But just as Liya was about to get closer to take a look, Jiang Ming stopped her.

The icy spring of the Yin-Yang Well is no joke. Even though Liya's cultivation level shouldn't make her easily harmed by the icy spring, the immortal herbs don't like strangers suddenly getting so close.

Gotta take it slow.

Jiang Ming walked at the front, looked at a large purple flower not far away, and greeted it softly: "Youyou, it's been a long time."

This greeting instantly woke Youyou from her slumber.

Youyou slowly opened her large purple petals and looked at Jiang Ming with a somewhat confused expression.

Upon seeing Jiang Ming, Youyou exclaimed in surprise, "Oh! It's you?!"

(End of this chapter)