Douluo: The Peerless King of Beast Tamers

Chapter 252 The Deception
Looking at Zhou Sichen, Du Busi nodded slightly and said with admiration, "Kid, you're pretty good."

"Among your peers, you are the first person to make Aotian suffer. I have seen countless people, and your talent is truly rare!" His words were full of recognition and praise for Zhou Sichen's strength.

Zhou Sichen's lips curled up slightly, revealing a humble smile, and he said softly, "It was just luck. Brother Long is very strong, and this match was a narrow victory."

He appeared calm and composed, as if the intense battle he had just experienced was nothing more than a trivial matter.

Looking at Zhou Sichen, whose aura was now restrained and completely different from his previous god-like state, Du Busi couldn't help but admire him inwardly.

If Long Aotian had Zhou Sichen's temperament, his achievements would definitely have reached even greater heights.

Poison Immortal waved his hand, his expression regaining some of its majesty, and ordered, "You may leave now. Take Aotian to Vina for treatment. I'll take care of this kid."

The elders of the Body Sect agreed in unison. Jin Peng quickly stepped forward to help Long Aotian up, and the two left immediately.

Before leaving, Long Aotian couldn't help but glance at Zhou Sichen a few more times. His gaze seemed to want to imprint this young man who had overpowered him deeply in his heart, filled with resentment and anticipation for a future battle.

After everyone else had left, Du Busi's smile returned as he looked at Zhou Sichen with interest and said, "Judging from your condition, you should still have at least 30% of your soul power left."

Zhou Sichen answered frankly and truthfully: "The last blow also took a toll on me, I have about 25% left."

Although Zhou Sichen only used his original martial soul and the Heavenly Fire Three Transformations in this battle, the extreme attributes still consumed a huge amount of soul power.

This shows that Long Aotian is indeed very strong.

After all, Zhou Sichen's original martial soul had undergone the ice and fire tempering of immortal herb essence, plus the enhancement he received from absorbing a 400,000-year soul ring, an external soul bone, and the million-year soul ring from Tianmeng.

Even if the martial soul has not fully awakened a second time, its foundation is already terrifying.

Although Long Aotian has a fourth soul ring that lasts for ten thousand years and probably has a soul bone, how can that compare to having a cheat code?

Moreover, having even one exceptional attribute is enough to be considered a peerless genius, and Zhou Sichen has mastered two at the same time.

Long Aotian only suffered minor injuries from the final blow, which is enough to prove that this kid's strength is extraordinary.

Looking at Zhou Sichen, who appeared calm and composed, Du Busi felt even more that this young man was no ordinary person. He raised an eyebrow and suggested, "Shall we go for a walk?"

He intended to have a private conversation with Zhou Sichen to learn more about this mysterious and talented young man.

Zhou Sichen nodded and politely replied, "Please, senior."

Seeing that Zhou Sichen did not need to rush to recover his soul power, Du Busi took the initiative to lead Zhou Sichen toward the sect.

As they walked, Du Busi seemed to remember something and suddenly asked, "Is Mu En your great-grandfather or your great-great-grandfather?"

In his view, Zhou Sichen's strength must be due to the support of Mu En, and Mu En's Holy Dragon Martial Soul is inextricably linked to the abilities Zhou Sichen has displayed.

Zhou Sichen shook her head and replied calmly, "Neither."

"?" Poison Immortal's eyebrows shot up instantly, his face full of doubt.

Knowing Mu En as he did, he couldn't fathom the relationship between Zhou Sichen and Mu En, and couldn't help but mutter, "At his age, he couldn't possibly have become a father again, could he?"

As he spoke, Du Bu Si's face was full of absurdity and incomprehension.

Zhou Sichen smiled and didn't intend to hide anything. After all, he was there to recruit men, and trust was the first step in cooperation.

So he said, "I won't hide it from you, senior. I am the last disciple of my teacher."

"??!" Upon hearing this, Poison Undying's eyes showed even deeper confusion, and his heart was filled with shock.

However, he also confirmed one thing: Moon was indeed still alive.

Poison Undying abruptly stopped, turned around and stared at Zhou Sichen in disbelief. A bizarre thought suddenly flashed through his mind, and he blurted out, "That old guy Mu En had a son late in life. Is he afraid of being gossiped about? Otherwise, why would he address me as his master and disciple?"

Zhou Sichen had no intention of hiding the fact that he was poisoned, after all, he was there to seek cooperation, and trust was of paramount importance.

He smiled and patiently explained, "Because my other martial soul isn't the Holy Dragon of Light."

Poison Undying's thick eyebrows and big eyes widened in disbelief as he shouted, "Don't try to fool me, kid! During the competition, Yu Tao and Lang Ya saw it clearly: you've even learned Mu En's Dragon Emperor Evil-Slaying Rift! And you still say your martial soul isn't the Holy Dragon of Light?"

In his view, Zhou Sichen's words were simply absurd, after all, the ability that Zhou Sichen demonstrated in the competition was the Holy Dragon Martial Soul of Light.

Zhou Sichen's smile remained gentle, his eyes revealing confidence and composure as he slowly raised his right hand.

In an instant, a brilliant golden light flowed like ripples in his palm, and in the blink of an eye, a contract book, seemingly cast in gold, appeared firmly in his hand.

"This is another martial soul of mine, called the Book of Contracts. The reason I used the Holy Light Dragon in the competition is because..."

Zhou Sichen spoke calmly and slowly, explaining in detail why he used the Holy Dragon Martial Soul during the competition.

His voice was clear and powerful, and in the quiet atmosphere, every word reached Poison Undying's ears.

After hearing Zhou Sichen's explanation, Du Busi's eyes widened even more, as if he had heard a fairy tale.

He was deeply shocked, Zhou Sichen's words echoing in his mind, filled with disbelief.

Could there really be such a peculiar martial spirit in this world?
Even though Du Bu Si had a wealth of knowledge throughout his life, he still did not fully understand the power of the Contract Book Martial Soul.

However, the fact that it can replicate another person's martial soul through blood alone is enough to keenly perceive the extraordinary nature of this martial soul, whose potential is simply immeasurable.

After a long while, Du Busi slowly turned around and continued to lead the way towards the sect.

After turning his back, Du Busi's face showed an indescribable excitement and exhilaration.

His hands trembled slightly as he thought to himself, "Not a descendant? That's just too damn good."

Not being a descendant of Mu En, entrusting the Body Sect to this kid would be a relief if he didn't poison him to death. All Body Martial Souls in the world belong to the Body Sect; this is a fact recognized by the entire world.

As for the fact that Zhou Sichen was Mu En's last disciple, who doesn't have several teachers?
He'd be happy if the poison didn't kill him, as long as he wasn't a descendant of Mu En.

As he thought about it, Du Bu Si almost burst out laughing, and his shoulders trembled slightly.

Zhou Sichen noticed that Du Bu Si's shoulders were trembling, and he couldn't help but frown and ask with concern, "What's wrong, senior?"

"Ahem." Poison Undying suddenly came to his senses and coughed twice to cover up his lapse in composure: "It's nothing. So, your coming to the Body Sect was Mu En's idea?"

Zhou Sichen told a small lie this time, his expression calm and unhurried, and said, "That's right, the Body Sect is, after all, the one that has the most thorough research on Body Martial Souls."

"Now that I have met the requirements for the second awakening, I can further improve my strength by coming to the Body Sect."

Du Busi snorted, a smug look on his face, and said, "You're quite honest. I won't lie to you. I paid attention to your battle with Aotian earlier. Your main spirit is on the verge of a second awakening, just one step away from achieving it."

Zhou Sichen nodded, a hint of expectation flashing in his eyes, and said sincerely, "It's just that I haven't been able to find an opportunity."

Poison Immortal smiled, his eyes full of gentleness and encouragement, and said, "The second awakening of the Body Martial Soul is neither difficult nor simple. Since you are here, you are a member of my Body Sect, and I will naturally help you complete the second awakening."

Upon hearing the words "poison cannot kill," Zhou Sichen's face lit up with a bright smile, his eyes filled with gratitude, and he said, "Then this junior thanks you in advance, senior."

Poison Immortal waved his hand, his expression becoming even more amiable: "Whether a Body Soul Master is in my Body Sect or not, they are still a member of my Body Sect. Since you have come to the sect, you have come home. No need to thank me."

Zhou Sichen naturally understood the deeper meaning in Du Busi's words. He smiled slightly and said confidently, "Senior, you don't need to point me out. In addition to wanting to solve the problem of the second awakening, I also brought some gifts with me to the sect this time."

"Oh? A gift?" Poison Immortal raised an eyebrow, a hint of curiosity flashing in his eyes. "What does that old man Mu En mean by this?"

Zhou Sichen shook his head, then nodded, and said mysteriously, "Yes and no."

Poison Undying frowned, somewhat impatiently saying, "Don't beat around the bush with me, I prefer to get straight to the point."

Zhou Sichen smiled and said directly, "The academy also hopes to cooperate with the Body Sect on this occasion."

Upon hearing this, Du Busi stopped in his tracks, his expression hardening. He turned and stared intently at Zhou Sichen, a playful smile on his face, and said, "Heh, this is interesting."

As he spoke, he looked in the direction Zhou Sichen had come from and then in the direction of Shrek Academy, his eyes full of thought: "Shrek Academy has stood on the continent for ten thousand years, always keeping to itself and not having much contact with any power. Why is it now cooperating with my Body Sect?"

Zhou Sichen replied, "I'm sure you're aware that the situation on the mainland is constantly changing. The ambitions of the Sun and Moon faction are already obvious. It's impossible to rely on just one side to completely protect the territory that originally belonged to the Douluo Continent."

When the topic turned to national righteousness, Du Busi instantly became serious, his expression grave and a hint of wariness in his eyes. He asked, "Has Shrek Academy received specific information?"

Zhou Sichen shook his head: "No, but it's better to be safe than sorry. The past is the past, and the present is the present."

"I believe that if the Body Sect joins forces with my Sea God Pavilion, the Sun Moon Empire's Mingde Hall will be hesitant to act rashly, which will also buy more development time for the three empires that originally belonged to the Douluo Continent."

Upon hearing this, Du Busi's already serious face instantly furrowed into a deep frown.

Although he is straightforward and acts with a bold and generous style, as the sect leader of the Body Sect, he has been in a high position for many years and has experienced some storms and power struggles, so his mind is naturally very sharp.

In recent years, the Sun Moon Empire has developed at an exceptionally rapid pace, especially in the research and innovation of soul tools, where the achievements are astonishing.

Even someone as powerful and experienced as Poison Immortal couldn't help but feel apprehensive about those incredibly powerful and diverse soul tools.

After all, the rise of soul tools is quietly changing the original power structure and combat mode of the Douluo Continent.

Now that Zhou Sichen has come with a proposal for cooperation with Shrek Academy, the signal behind this makes Du Busi realize that even Shrek Academy, with its profound foundation and long-standing position as the number one academy on the continent, is beginning to feel worried and wary of the Sun Moon Empire's rapid development.

However, since Shrek Academy was the one to initiate this collaboration, Poison Undying secretly plotted and naturally wouldn't agree so easily.

In his view, such a good opportunity should be used to gain some real benefits for the Body Sect.

After all, Shrek Academy, as the number one academy on the continent, has stood for tens of thousands of years. Whether in terms of teaching staff, outstanding student reserves, or influence and resource control in the Soul Master world, it is a real hot commodity in the eyes of Poison Undying.

Poison Immortal's eyes darted around, a multitude of thoughts flashing through his mind in an instant. His face remained impassive as he spoke, "I understand what you're saying. The situation on the mainland is constantly changing, and no one is blind."

"However, are you aware of the grudges between my Body Sect and your Shrek Academy?" He narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze revealing a hint of scrutiny as he stared intently at Zhou Sichen.

Zhou Sichen remained calm and nodded unhurriedly, saying in a steady tone, "I've heard from my teacher about what happened after his earth-shattering battle with your brother. My teacher also felt very sorry about it..."

He paused slightly, recalling the expression on Moon's face as he recounted that past event, and continued, "Although I didn't witness the battle firsthand, I can imagine how thrilling it was."

"Later, various misunderstandings and conflicts gradually deepened, leading to a rift between the two families, which is indeed regrettable."

"But as you know, senior, the past is history. The situation on the continent is critical, and the Sun Moon Empire is eyeing us covetously. If our two families continue to dwell on past grievances, we will only harm ourselves and the countless lives on this continent."

Listening to Zhou Sichen's clear and sincere words, Du Busi's face did not show much emotional fluctuation, but the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.

Poison Undying slowly said, "That makes sense. I'm not a petty person either. Let's put aside those past grievances for now and not talk about anything else. Let's talk about you."

"Me?" Zhou Sichen was slightly taken aback, then a gentle and humble smile appeared on his face again: "What did you want to talk about earlier? Please feel free to speak."

Zhou Sichen stood ramrod straight, her posture upright, maintaining her composure even under the extremely oppressive gaze of Du Busi.

Poison Undying walked forward slowly with his hands behind his back, saying as he walked, "I already know about your talent. It is top-notch among your peers. Your battle with Aotian just now is enough to prove your strength."

"Mu En sent you to the Body Sect because he was certain that I wouldn't give up on you, the natural successor of the Body Seed." He turned his head, his eyes filled with admiration and understanding, and looked at Zhou Sichen, as if he already knew Mu En's thoughts perfectly well.

Zhou Sichen accepted it readily, nodded naturally, and said sincerely, "Senior has keen insight. My teacher truly recognizes the Body Sect's training system and believes that under your guidance, I can reach a higher level in the cultivation of Body Martial Soul."

"I myself also yearn to have more opportunities to learn and grow in the Body Sect, so as to be fully prepared to deal with changes in the situation on the mainland in the future."

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