Douluo Continent: Reincarnated as the Rock King Emperor, Wandering the Mortal World

Chapter 5, Section 05: The Weight of the Rock, a Reassuring Feeling

You already know it's presumptuous of you, yet you still ask!

"Innate soul power, huh...?"

Zhong Li fell into deep thought.

He's not a local "person," no, he's not even a person now, so where did he get innate soul power from?

I took a look at this group of people, judging from their conversation and characteristics.

This group of people should be the Shrek Academy students who were just expelled from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy by Dugu Bo.

"Innate soul power?"

"Zhongli, what is innate soul power?"

Paimon flew to Zhongli's side and asked with a puzzled look.

Everyone: "???"

No wonder, no wonder this person fell into deep thought when he heard about innate soul power!

He... he doesn't have any innate soul power at all!

How pitiful!

Although the master is a bit rubbish, he does possess innate half-level soul power, which means he can cultivate.

This person doesn't even have innate soul power, so he's a complete Muggle.

What a waste of such a magical martial spirit.

"No innate soul power?"

Yu Xiaogang murmured something, looked at Paimon, and shook his head with some regret. It's a pity he's a useless person without innate soul power.

This martial spirit is therefore no longer worth studying.

How can you research soul skills if you don't have soul power?

If his descendants can inherit his martial spirit, they might be able to possess soul power in the event of mutation.

Only in this way can this martial spirit possibly stand up!

A humanoid martial spirit!

Judging from Paimon's appearance, she is "underdeveloped." If she were to absorb a spirit ring and gain spirit power, she might become an extremely terrifying existence!

"Alas, they are all separated beast martial souls, why is their fate so tragic?"

Yu Xiaogang sighed, a hint of secret joy flashing through his mind.

He still has at least half a level of soul power, doesn't he?

"I'm not entirely sure what innate soul power is or how it comes about."

Zhong Li ignored Yu Xiaogang and the others, and turned to Paimon to explain.

"People on the Douluo Continent awaken their Martial Soul at the age of six through the guidance of Awakening Stones and Soul Masters."

"As a martial soul awakens, it will also be accompanied by innate soul power."

"Without innate soul power, one cannot meditate and cannot become a soul master."

"If one has innate soul power, even if it is only level one or half level, one can become a soul master through one's own efforts."

"As for why there is soul power accompanying awakening, or why there is no soul power accompanying awakening, it is most likely related to the quality of the martial soul."

"Of course, this is not certain; it also depends on the child himself."

"The same martial soul can awaken different innate soul power in different people."

He said he didn't understand!

He said he didn't know!

This is even clearer than Yu Xiaogang's explanation, isn't it?

Is this what you call a lack of understanding?

The way everyone looked at Zhong Li changed.

As if they had thought of something, they glanced at Yu Xiaogang again.

No way, it can't be such a coincidence, right?

This person, a possessor of a separated beast martial soul, embarked on a path of researching martial souls because he lacked soul power.

On the Douluo Continent, only two people have embarked on the same path. What else could this be but a coincidence?

"Wow, is a martial soul really that amazing?"

"If Paimon could also have a Martial Soul, that would be wonderful!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes twitched, their mouths opened slightly, but they hesitated to speak.

"6!"

You, a mere martial spirit, actually think you possess a martial spirit? Isn't that going against the natural order?

Suddenly, a girl with black hair who had been silent all along, her head bowed so low that her toes were invisible, looked at Zhong Li with a puzzled expression.

Why does this voice, this expression, this every move feel so familiar?

"On the road to growth, you will encounter thorns and mud, but don't rush. The flowers and grass by the roadside are also worth stopping for..."

"Embrace everything!"

"As solid as a rock!"

"Impregnable!"

"..."

"Is it him?"

Zhu Zhuqing's beautiful eyes narrowed, and as she looked at them, she became somewhat mesmerized.

In countless dreams, she always has the same dream, but when she wakes up, she forgets many, many things.

Shrek Seven Devils, Jialing Pass, War of the Gods...

"The weight of the rock is reassuring."

When enveloped by that earthy yellow light, she stood firm and unharmed no matter what kind of attack she faced.

When those comforting words rang out, no matter what difficulties she faced, she always felt incredibly at ease, as if with him by her side, she would never lose.

"The Rock King!"

"No, that's not right. How could the Emperor be an ordinary person?"

Zhu Zhuqing shook her head. She couldn't believe that such a powerful Rock King Emperor could be an ordinary person without soul power.

In the end, he was just an ordinary person who resembled an emperor.

"Zhuqing, what's wrong?"

Seeing this, Dai Mubai asked in confusion.

"Dai Mubai, we're not that close, call me by my full name!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing snapped out of her daze and subconsciously replied.

"you!"

Dai Mubai was furious and pointed at Zhu Zhuqing, but he was completely helpless.

beat?

He dares not!

Zhu Zhuqing is truly willing to fight him to the death!

He just couldn't understand it. He had changed so much for Zhu Zhuqing, so why had this woman never even given him a second glance?

I'm so angry, shivering, and cold!

Suddenly, following Zhu Zhuqing's gaze, Dai Mubai discovered a blind spot!

Could it be that she likes this handsome but useless guy?

What's so good about this piece of trash?

"snort……"

Dai Mubai snorted coldly, still angry about being kicked out of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Perfect timing! This pretty boy has come knocking on our door!

He's a master at bullying the weak and fearing the strong!

Dai Mubai strode to the front of the crowd, a cruel smile playing on his lips.

"Dai Mubai, what are you doing?!"

Zhu Zhuqing shouted sharply, her expression changing.

"Hmph, what I do is none of your business!"

Dai Mubai snorted again and went straight to Zhongli and Paimeng.

"Huh, little blondie?"

"!!!"

"???"

Paimon's "Little Yellow Hair" instantly transformed Dai Mubai, the third prince of the Star Luo Empire, into a young boy riding a ghost fire by the roadside.

"Old Deng, can I park the will-o'-the-wisp downstairs?"

Zhongli is indeed an old man over six thousand years old...

"Little one, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want!"

Dai Mubai, his face dark and fists clenched, threatened Paimon.

Seeing this, Flander, Zhao Wuji and the others did not make any move to stop it. Instead, they crossed their arms and looked on as if they were watching a show.

"Hey, you little blondie, what are you going to do? Paimon isn't someone who gets scared easily!"

Paimon was trembling, his heart was trembling, and his voice was trembling.

She instinctively flew behind Zhong Li, only showing her head, and looked at Dai Mubai.

"Dai Mubai, I'm warning you, you can't attack ordinary people!"

"This is Heaven Dou City, you'd better think about the consequences of your actions!"

(End of this chapter)