Douluo Continent: Snow Lotus, Ice Dragon, Ice Phoenix, My Three Lifetimes Martial Soul

Carrying the fifth spirit ring bestowed by the 11,000-year-old Titan Ice Ape, Lin Yi followed Sword Douluo Chen Xin back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

A twelve-year-old Soul King! When Lin Yi slightly released the aura of a level 50 Soul King, as well as the heart-palpitating black fifth Soul Ring on the Snow Lotus Martial Soul, even Ning Fengzhi, who was mentally prepared, couldn't help but stand up from the Sect Master's throne, his eyes filled with indescribable shock and ecstasy.

Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo looked at each other in silence, both seeing the same turbulent waves in each other's eyes.

Such talent has already surpassed their understanding, and can be described as divine.

"Good! Good! Good!" Ning Fengzhi exclaimed three times, his excitement overflowing. "Lin Yi, you have truly never disappointed the sect!"

However, after the initial euphoria came deeper reflection. A tree that stands out in the forest will surely be felled by the wind.

If word gets out that a twelve-year-old Soul King is spreading, it will surely shake the entire Soul Master world. At that time, it remains to be seen whether the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School can protect such a prodigy.

Moreover, regarding the Spirit Hall... a hint of worry flashed in Ning Fengzhi's eyes.

"Lin Yi's talent must be kept strictly confidential," Ning Fengzhi said in a deep voice, his gaze sweeping over Chen Xin and Gu Rong. "His true age and cultivation level must not be revealed until he has truly matured."

Chenxin and Gurong nodded in deep agreement.

Just then, a letter from Soto City on the border of the Heaven Dou Empire was delivered to Ning Fengzhi. The letter was written by Ning Rongrong, and it contained a hint of grievance and complaint. She mentioned that she had passed the test and joined a strange academy called "Shrek", but the academy conditions were harsh, the teachers were strict, and her companions... seemed to be difficult to get along with.

After reading the letter, Ning Fengzhi frowned slightly, his eyes revealing a father's worry. He pondered for a moment, his gaze falling on Lin Yi, and an idea gradually took shape.

"Lin Yi," Ning Fengzhi said, "Rongrong is at Shrek Academy, all alone, and I'm still a little worried about her. You are engaged to her and are a future pillar of the sect, so I want to send you there to secretly protect and take care of her."

Lin Yi's heart skipped a beat. Shrek Academy? Was he finally about to come into contact with the main characters of this world? His expression remained unchanged as he respectfully replied, "Yes, Sect Master."

"However, your appearance and true age are too astonishing," Ning Fengzhi continued. "You need to disguise yourself. To the outside world, you will be the bodyguard assigned to Rongrong by the sect, your age... twenty-eight, and your soul power level will be set at level fifty-two Battle Soul King. Your Snow Lotus Martial Soul has extremely strong support capabilities, which is enough to make you competent for the position of bodyguard, and at the same time, you will not attract too much attention." A level fifty-two Soul King at the age of twenty-eight is considered a genius, but it is still within the acceptable range of the major forces.

Sword Douluo Chen Xin also looked at Lin Yi and said calmly, "This journey is also a trial. Remember, unless it is a matter of life and death, you must not reveal your Ice Dragon Martial Soul, and you must not use your fifth soul skill. Your main task is to ensure Rongrong's safety, and... guide her appropriately. The sect's little devil should also suffer a bit and learn some manners."

"Disciple understands." Lin Yi nodded. Disguising one's identity and infiltrating Shrek Academy...that's interesting.

With the help of a Soul Master from the sect who was skilled in this art, Lin Yi underwent a simple disguise.

It wasn't about changing his appearance, but rather using makeup and clothing to make his already somewhat mature features more rugged, adding a touch of world-weariness to his brows, making him look more like a young man who has experienced the ways of the world than a twelve-year-old boy.

With everything prepared, Lin Yi bid farewell to Sword Douluo and Ning Fengzhi and embarked on his journey to Soto City.

A few days later, in the south of Soto City, outside a small, seemingly ordinary, even somewhat dilapidated village, Lin Yi stopped. A crooked sign hung above a wooden archway at the village entrance, bearing five simple characters: Shrek Academy.

Looking at the rather "unique" academy gate, Lin Yi's lips twitched almost imperceptibly. It really did... match the description in the original work.

He concealed his aura, suppressing his soul power fluctuations to around level 52, and stepped inside. The academy's interior was even more rudimentary than the exterior, containing almost nothing but a few thatched huts and an open space. However, Lin Yi could sense that beneath this simplicity lay several powerful auras, one of which carried a sharpness that even he had to take seriously.

His gaze swept across the open space and quickly locked onto a familiar, slender figure.

Ning Rongrong.

She stood at the edge of the open space, wearing a simple white dress, yet her elegant and refined temperament was still undeniable. However, at this moment, her delicate face was filled with grievance and resentment, and her jewel-like eyes were slightly red, as if she had just had an argument with someone.

Around her, some standing and some sitting, were several other boys and girls.

A young man dressed in a blue outfit, not particularly handsome but exuding a calm and reliable aura, was looking at Ning Rongrong with a slight frown. Beside him stood a pretty girl with a slender and alluring figure, big eyes, and a scorpion braid, who was standing with her hands on her hips, speaking to Ning Rongrong in a huff.

Not far away, a handsome blond boy with heterochromatic eyes leaned against a tree, a wicked smile on his face, looking like he was watching a good show. Beside him was a stunningly beautiful girl with a hot body, wearing a leather jacket, her face expressionless.

There was also a fat guy wearing a red bodysuit and red hair, who was sneaking glances at the cold and beautiful girl and Ning Rongrong, almost drooling.

Finally, there was a bespectacled, somewhat simple-minded-looking boy who looked bewildered at the scene before him.

Clearly, this is the original lineup of the Shrek Seven Devils. And judging from the situation, Ning Rongrong seems to be "isolated" or at least at the center of the conflict.

"...Did I say something wrong?" Xiao Wu, the girl with the scorpion braid, said angrily, "We're all from the same academy, we should help each other and train hard together. But what about you? You have a spoiled princess attitude, you slack off in training, and you even speak ill of Dean Flander!"

Ning Rongrong bit her lower lip tightly, stubbornly retorting, "Where did I go wrong? He's just a stingy Great Soul Master! Besides, my cultivation methods are none of your business!"

"You!" Xiao Wu stomped her foot angrily, then looked at the blue-clad boy beside her. "Hey, look at her!"

Tang San, the boy in blue, sighed and said, "Rongrong, Xiao Wu meant no harm. Although Dean Flander is... a bit strict, it's for our own good. The conditions here are indeed harsh, but since we've chosen to stay, we should still abide by the academy's rules, cultivate diligently, and integrate into the group."

"Rules? What rules? Are you expecting me, a support-type Soul Master, to run laps and do all that meaningless physical training?" Ning Rongrong's voice choked with emotion. Spoiled since childhood, she had never suffered such humiliation. "You all don't understand anything!"

Dai Mubai (blonde hair, heterochromatic eyes) sneered: "The little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, you truly live up to your reputation. Too bad, this isn't your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, no one will indulge you forever."

Zhu Zhuqing (the aloof and beautiful girl) glanced coldly at Ning Ronggui without saying a word, but the coldness and aloofness in her eyes were more hurtful than any words.

Ma Hongjun (the fat guy) chuckled and said, "Rongrong, don't be angry. How about I, your fat brother, chat with you?"

Oscar (the bespectacled boy) quickly tugged at Ma Hongjun and advised Ning Rongrong, "Rongrong, let's all keep quiet for a bit, we're all classmates..."

"Who said I'm your classmate!" Ning Rongrong finally couldn't hold back anymore, tears welling up in her eyes. She felt incredibly lonely and sad. These guys were all targeting her! She was just stating the truth!

Just as the atmosphere was at its most tense, and Ning Rongrong's tears were about to burst forth, a gentle yet clear voice rang out from not far away:

"Miss."

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a young man dressed in the cyan robe of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School walking slowly towards them. The young man looked to be about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. His face was not particularly handsome, but his features were well-defined. He exuded a calm and capable air, his eyes were as still as water, and his steps were steady.

Upon seeing the newcomer's attire, the Shrek Seven Devils were all taken aback. People from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?

Ning Rongrong was also stunned, looking at the unfamiliar young man who had walked up to her, somewhat bewildered: "You...who are you?"

Lin Yi bowed slightly, performing a standard guard salute, his tone respectful yet neither servile nor arrogant: "Your subordinate, Lin Yi, has come to protect Miss on the orders of the Sect Master. The Sect Master heard that Miss is studying here and was concerned about her, so he specially sent me to await Miss's command."

As he spoke, his gaze calmly swept over the Shrek Seven Devils present. Although his soul power aura was restrained at level 52, his eyes, honed through countless battles and the pressure of Sword Douluo, still carried an invisible sense of oppression, making Dai Mubai, Tang San, and the others shudder.

Experts! That was their instantaneous judgment.

"Did Dad send you?" Ning Rongrong blinked her tear-filled eyes, initially showing surprise—finally, someone "on her side" had come! But that surprise was quickly replaced by resentment and a hint of annoyance. What did Dad mean by this? Was he sending someone to monitor her? Or did he think she had been wronged here and needed protection?

She glanced at the guard who called himself Lin Yi, then at her companions who had just been "besieging" her. A complex mix of emotions welled up inside her. She wanted someone to back her up, but she didn't want to be looked down upon, especially by these guys.

Xiao Wu curiously looked at Lin Yi, then whispered in Tang San's ear, "Tang San, this guy seems really powerful."

Tang San nodded slightly, his Purple Demon Eye quietly activating. However, he discovered that he couldn't quite see through the young man's true strength. He could only vaguely sense the immense soul power contained within the other's body, far surpassing his own. A five-ring Soul King? And probably not even at the initial Soul King level.

Dai Mubai's previously dismissive gaze softened, replaced by a more scrutinizing look. Zhu Zhuqing's gaze also lingered on Lin Yi for a moment. Ma Hongjun shrank back, sensing that this man was not someone to be trifled with. Oscar, on the other hand, breathed a sigh of relief; with the arrival of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the atmosphere could finally ease, right?

"Who needs your protection!" Ning Rongrong suddenly said to Lin Yi defiantly, raising her chin in an attempt to maintain her last shred of pride. "I'm fine here! Go back and tell Dad I don't need any guards!"

Lin Yi's expression remained unchanged, maintaining his respectful demeanor: "I dare not disobey the sect leader's orders. I will stay nearby and will not disturb your cultivation, Miss. If you have any needs or encounter any difficulties, please feel free to call upon me."

His attitude was neither too hot nor too cold, making his stance clear while giving Ning Rongrong enough space. This left Ning Rongrong, who had intended to take the opportunity to lash out, momentarily at a loss for words.

Tang San stepped forward and cupped his hands in greeting to Lin Yi: "Brother, I am Tang San. Rongrong is our classmate. There may be some misunderstanding between us, but there is no ill intent. Since you are sent by Sect Leader Ning, Shrek Academy will naturally treat you with courtesy."

Lin Yi looked at Tang San, the chosen one of this world. He could sense the hidden power of the Mysterious Heaven Skill within Tang San's body, as well as the faint aura of Blue Silver Grass, and... the hammer-shaped mark deeper within. He smiled slightly and returned the greeting, saying, "Brother Tang San, you are too kind. Miss is young and straightforward; if she has offended you in any way, please forgive her. The Sect Master is only concerned for his daughter and has no other intentions."

His words were perfectly worded, clearly stating Ning Rongrong's identity and personality while also expressing Ning Fengzhi's concern, without implying any blame towards the Shrek Academy members.

Dai Mubai also walked over, his evil eyes flashing: "May I ask how this brother is addressed? What is your soul power level?"

"My name is Lin Yi," Lin Yi replied calmly. With a thought, the jade pendant at his waist flashed, simulating the soul power fluctuations of a level 52 Soul King. At the same time, five soul rings—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, and black—slowly rose from beneath his feet, pulsating around his body. That deep black fifth soul ring instantly attracted everyone's attention!

"Soul King!"

"A ten-thousand-year-old soul ring!"

Exclamations of surprise rang out simultaneously from the group. Tang San, Dai Mubai, and the others' pupils constricted, their faces filled with shock. While a twenty-eight-year-old Soul King was rare, he wasn't unheard of, but for his fifth Soul Ring to be at the ten-thousand-year level was truly terrifying! This meant that the opponent's Martial Soul quality and physical strength far surpassed his peers!

Ning Rongrong was also stunned. She hadn't expected that the guard her father had sent would actually be a Soul King with a ten-thousand-year Soul Ring! In her memory, even Soul Kings of this age in the sect might not have a ten-thousand-year Soul Ring! This guy... seems to be really quite powerful?

Sensing the shocked gazes of the crowd, Lin Yi remained calm. He slowly put away his spirit ring, his tone still indifferent: "It was merely a slight stroke of luck. My duty is to protect the young lady; I will not interfere in academy affairs. You need not worry."

The scene fell silent for a moment. Lin Yi's appearance and the strength he displayed were like a stone thrown into a lake, breaking the subtle and tense atmosphere among the Shrek Seven Devils. Ning Rongrong looked at Lin Yi standing in front of her, and then at her companions with their various expressions. The grievance in her heart seemed to fade a little, replaced by a complex feeling that was hard to describe.