Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Emperor, Unifying the Continent!

Early in the morning, before the mist had dissipated from Poseidon Island, many students had already arrived at Shrek Square for physical training.

The vast majority of these students exercising in the square are freshmen.

Influenced by Xu Tianming, who ranked first in the freshman assessment, the students who originally didn't care much about physical training and focused all their attention on soul power cultivation have now realized the importance of physical strength.

Putting everything else aside, Xu Tianming's ability to advance directly to the semi-finals without releasing his martial soul left a deep impression on all the freshmen.

As a result, a trend of body-training emerged among the new students.

Even the teachers, while reminding students not to neglect their soul power cultivation, encouraged them to train their physical fitness.

In fact, running as a form of exercise has been used at Shrek Academy for 10,000 years.

The original Shrek Seven Devils were trained by Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang through weighted running.

Is this method useful?

It is useful.

Putting aside the improvement in physical strength, the experience of running for a long time, feeling sore all over but still running forward step by step, breaking through the limits little by little, is very beneficial to a Soul Master.

This experience is far more beneficial for Soul Masters than simply staying in their dorm rooms to meditate and cultivate.

Moreover, does running really not strengthen the body?

Of course it can be strengthened!

In the ordinary world, running is a low-cost, full-body aerobic exercise that benefits almost the entire body, which is why it is considered one of the most effective ways to improve health.

So, in the fantasy world, it's pretty much the same, since the physical structure is similar, only with some extraordinary powers.

Those with high combat strength can carry a mountain on their backs while running, while those with low combat strength can increase their load by carrying things like iron armor.

This is certainly useful, and could even be considered one of the most traditional ways to enhance the physical body.

However, this method requires long-term commitment, which many people cannot maintain.

Feeling the gazes of his classmates, Xu Tianming gradually increased his speed.

He actually quite likes using running as a way to improve his physical strength.

Taking the Elixir of Life can indeed easily improve one's physical body, but that's actually similar to receiving an initiation.

Just like a fitness enthusiast and a manual laborer, they may both have the same strength, but the latter's resilience is incomparable to the former.

"Xu Tianming, slow down! You can't keep up!"

Beibei was panting heavily behind.

Xu Tianming waved his hand and said, "Go at your own pace, you don't need to follow me."

There were at least dozens of people running in Shrek Square, each at their own pace, so there was no need to force yourself to follow.

After finishing his run, Xu Tianming returned to his dormitory to shower and then went to the classroom to begin his lesson.

He could clearly feel that the energy absorption rate of the Life Elixir in his body had increased significantly. If this continued, his cultivation speed and body tempering speed would probably decrease in less than a month.

Fortunately, he still had the Radiant Glazed Jade to counteract the effect; otherwise, his cultivation speed would have dropped too much, which would have been truly unpleasant.

"Xu Tianming, you answer this question about the Star Dou Great Forest..."

Zi Ling would occasionally call on Xu Tianming to answer questions, after all, he was the class monitor.

Of course, it wouldn't happen too often; she was well aware that Xu Tianming's future path was different from that of the other students in the class.

What struck her as odd was that Xu Tianming had already displayed such impressive strength during the freshman assessment, so why hadn't the dean paid him any special attention?

Core disciple status?

That's not enough at all!

She also went to see the dean, but the answer she received was vague.

He said that everything would be arranged for the best, and told her not to worry.

Soon, the day's classes came to an end.

Xu Tianming didn't eat dinner in the cafeteria, but went to Shrek City instead, without calling Beibei.

Ever since this guy was entangled by Tang Ya's Blue Silver Entanglement move, the two of them have been inseparable.

Fortunately, after he said so much last time, Tang Ya herself realized some things.

Although it is still very immature, it has already made some attempts.

An experiment between soul tools and Tang Clan hidden weapons!

However, this was destined to be a difficult path, as Tang Ya's talent in soul tools was not high.

Night fell, and Shrek City was brightly lit.

Some people cultivate themselves in the quiet of the night, while others relax in the midst of a bustling night.

Xu Tianming then walked to a restaurant in the city and chose a seat by the window.

"Boss, a bowl of beef noodles, and a poached egg, please."

Soon, a middle-aged man came over carrying a bowl of beef noodles.

There was plenty of beef, and the poached egg was very prominent.

The middle-aged man sat down opposite Xu Tianming and began to speak casually:

"I heard you won first place in the freshman assessment?"

Xu Tianming took a pair of chopsticks, picked up the chili jar on the table, scooped out two large spoonfuls with the spoon inside, and then stirred it vigorously with the chopsticks, making the chili oil soak into every noodle and every slice of beef.

"Yeah, I'm lucky."

The middle-aged man smiled and said, "You're too modest. Winning the Shrek Academy freshman assessment championship isn't something you can just do with luck. Your family will definitely be very happy to have you achieve this honor!"

Xu Tianming continued working, saying softly, "Yes, my family will definitely be very happy, but this is just a freshman assessment after all. There's still a long way to go, so it's too early to be happy now."

As he spoke, he picked up a piece of beef and put it in his mouth to chew.

The beef is mixed with chili peppers, offering a spicy yet satisfying chewiness.

"That's something to be happy about!"

The middle-aged shop owner smiled and said, "Your family will be even happier once you become an inner disciple of Shrek Academy. But you're right, it's better to take it slow."

After saying that, he glanced around and continued, "You've been at Shrek Academy for a few months now, haven't you? Do you miss home?"

Xu Tianming slightly raised his eyes and swallowed the food in his mouth.

"There are some, but I know I'm doing what I should do, and my family will support me."

Xu Tianming ate noodles while chatting.

In the end, all that was left in the bowl of beef noodles was a poached egg.

The owner's fried eggs are excellent; the yolk in the middle is orange-red, like the rising sun in the morning, and the edge of the egg white is a very smooth curve, like the silver moon hanging in the night sky.

The middle-aged shop owner glanced at the poached egg in Xu Tianming's bowl and said with a smile, "Now that you've won the freshman assessment, keep up the good work! One day, your family will be proud of you!"

After saying that, he stood up, walked over to Xu Tianming, patted him on the shoulder, and continued to greet the other guests.

Xu Tianming stared at the poached egg in the bowl for a few seconds, then swallowed it in one gulp!