Douluo Dalu II: The Peerless Tang Sect

Chapter 118 Starlight and Shadow Transformation and the Realm of the Holy Blade of Destiny!

in the dormitory.

Zhu Ziyang sat cross-legged on the bed, reflecting on the changes and progress he had made after absorbing his fourth spirit ring.

First, naturally, is his soul power. His soul power level reached level 41. Although it only increased by one level, it was a level 41 after purification and condensation. It turns out that while absorbing the fourth soul ring, Zhu Ziyang followed Ilex's advice and carefully cleansed and refined his soul power from the inside out.

The purpose of doing this is simple: first, to solidify the foundation. Over the past year, Zhu Ziyang's soul power has increased rapidly. If it is not refined in time, it may lead to the problem of unstable soul power; second, to improve the quality of soul power and enhance its inclusiveness, so that the various energies in Zhu Ziyang's body can be better integrated.

Secondly, there's the Soul Skill. The Starry Unicorn provides Zhu Ziyang with a fourth Soul Skill called Starry Light and Shadow Transformation.

When the Starry Light and Shadow Transformation is released, Zhu Ziyang's all attributes are increased by 100%, and a Starry Shadow clone is created. The clone has 80% of Zhu Ziyang's combat power and lasts for three minutes.

This is a soul skill that is more supportive than combative, and it is also a god-tier skill for single-target combat. How can two against one lose? The Starry Light and Shadow Transformation is derived from the Starry Unicorn's proud ability - Starry Mirror, but it is even more powerful.

Next, there were the spirit rings. Zhu Ziyang's four spirit rings had all been completely refined, and the life force contained within them had been fully absorbed by him. Thanks to this immense life force, Zhu Ziyang's physique was now able to withstand the pressure of a 70,000-year spirit ring. If we were to judge strength alone, Zhu Ziyang was confident that he could rival a full-strength, power-type spirit king.

Thanks to the second refinement of his spirit ring, Zhu Ziyang's first spirit ring reached a lifespan of five hundred years. Although it was only an increase of a little over two hundred years, it was still an opportunity that most spirit masters wouldn't even dare to dream of. Therefore, his first spirit skill also changed from a purely offensive spirit skill to a support and control spirit skill that also had offensive capabilities.

Upon unleashing the Life-Saving Sacred Blade Realm, Zhu Ziyang unleashes a blade of light imbued with the power of death towards the designated location. Once the blade reaches the location, it forms a circular domain, continuously eroding the life force of all enemies within the domain. The domain lasts for thirty seconds.

Finally, there's the soul bone. That's right, the Starry Unicorn left behind a soul bone called the Starry Sky Soaring Right Leg Bone. After fusing with it, the Starry Sky Soaring Right Leg Bone significantly increased Zhu Ziyang's speed and right leg strength, and also provided him with a soul skill: Sky Tremor.

The Aerial Shock technique, when released, gathers power in Zhu Ziyang's right calf, temporarily granting him the ability to fly. He leaps into the air and uses his right leg to stomp on the space, creating a huge shockwave that causes enemies to be briefly stunned.

This is a control-type soul skill, but Zhu Ziyang is more concerned about its accompanying brief flight ability. This flight ability would be a significant enhancement to Zhu Ziyang's current combat methods. After all, hovering in the air is the ability of a Soul King, and the hallmark of a flying Soul Saint. Although Zhu Ziyang possesses the Heavenly Frost Sacred White Dragon Martial Soul, the flight ability of a True Dragon Martial Soul is related to dragon wings, and the transformation of dragon wings into dragons requires the strength of a Soul Emperor.

At this point, Zhu Ziyang had fused two soul bones: a Silver Dragon Wolf right arm bone and a Starry Sky Soaring right leg bone, with an average age of over 100,000 years!

He remembered the soul bone he had just received from Qian Duoduo, and immediately took it out to examine it.

Zhu Ziyang opened the wooden box and discovered that it was actually carved from the branches of an ancient golden tree, radiating a rich aura of light and vitality. Inside the box was a small skeleton, next to which was a white jade plaque. Zhu Ziyang picked up the jade plaque and saw that it was engraved with lines of small characters.

"Heavenly Soul White Elephant Torso Bone, Age: 90,000 years, Soul Skill: Undetermined, Effect: After fusion, it can greatly enhance the Soul Master's physique, increase the Soul Master's endurance, and accelerate the Soul Power recovery effect. Previous owner: Zhang Taiyue."

Zhu Ziyang was stunned, because this torso bone, which was 90,000 years old, was clearly not suitable for him. But why would the academy give it to him? Could it have been given to the wrong person? Zhu Ziyang first ruled out the possibility of giving it to the wrong person, because Xian Lin'er and Qian Duoduo were not careless people, so it was impossible for them to have given it to the wrong person.

So, what does it mean?

Zhu Ziyang focused his attention on the name Zhang Taiyue, and after a moment's thought, he understood.

Zhang Taiyue, the former head of the Sea God Pavilion, titled Cloud Sky Douluo! Xian Lin'er and Qian Duoduo are clearly indicating their faction to him. Both of them are undoubtedly reformers, and two of the most dissatisfied with the current structure of Shrek Academy.

In fact, among Mu En's four disciples, apart from Yan Shaozhe's wavering stance, Xian Lin'er, Cai Mei'er, and Qian Duoduo were all staunch reformers, albeit with different focuses. Cai Mei'er hoped to change the outer academy's admission method, expanding enrollment and relaxing admission standards. Notably, Cai Mei'er was the only one of Mu En's four disciples from a commoner background. Xian Lin'er and Qian Duoduo, on the other hand, hoped the academy would focus on developing the Soul Guidance Department, providing it with more talent and resources.

"It seems this incident hasn't been completely resolved yet." Zhu Ziyang chuckled, placing the Heavenly Soul White Elephant's torso bone back into the wooden box and storing it in his Star Flame Ring.

Both the conservatives and reformers within the Sea God Pavilion were vying for him, the obvious successor handpicked by Elder Mu. He had become the biggest beneficiary of this incident, as all the elders had seen how much Elder Mu valued him.

It should be noted that Xuanzi is the most powerful figure in the Sea God Pavilion.

What does this mean? It means that Xuanzi is completely obedient to Mu En, regardless of right or wrong, good or bad. If Mu En tells him to go west, he will never go east. That's why he willingly accepts Mu En's punishment. Otherwise, as a level 98 Super Douluo, he would have already caused a scene, or even left Shrek Academy. It can only be said that Mu En's position in Xuanzi's heart is too lofty. The two are nominally uncle and nephew, but in essence, there is not much difference between them and master and disciple, or father and son. Xuanzi is Mu En's personally trained, practically his eldest disciple.

The main purpose of Mu En's punishment of him this time was to appease Zhu Ziyang, and every old fellow in the Sea God Pavilion knew this perfectly well.

Zhu Ziyang was almost certain that his upcoming college life would be very comfortable.

"Knock knock knock—"

A knock on the door interrupted Zhu Ziyang's thoughts. He got out of bed, looking puzzled, wondering who could be looking for him at this time.

He opened the door, and a beautiful figure instantly threw herself into his arms, catching him off guard and knocking him to the ground. Receiving a familiar scent, he smiled wryly, embracing the girl in his arms, and said, "Nannan, what are you doing? Did you miss me that much?"

"You're still being sarcastic!" The girl in his arms said, her voice trembling with tears, "I know everything! You encountered a 100,000-year-old soul beast in the Star Dou Great Forest, and you even got separated from Sister Le Xuan and the others! Do you know how heartbroken I am!"

"I'm back safe and sound, aren't I?" Zhu Ziyang, knowing he had indeed worried the girl, gently patted her back to comfort her. "And, you're completely unharmed!"

"Really?" Jiang Nannan tilted her head back, revealing her red and swollen eyes, her tone tinged with doubt. "But I heard that Sister Lexuan and Sister Ruoruo suffered very serious injuries?"

"Of course it's true!" Zhu Ziyang said. "Touch it if you don't believe me."

As he spoke, Zhu Ziyang grabbed the girl's hand and guided it to grope her body. The girl blushed instantly and jumped up from Zhu Ziyang's arms. Zhu Ziyang also stood up.

"How about that? I wasn't lying to you, was I?" Zhu Ziyang said with a mischievous grin.

"Mmm!" Jiang Nannan blushed and carefully examined Zhu Ziyang. Finding that he didn't appear injured, she relaxed and said, "Brother, can I go hunting for spirit rings with you from now on?"

"Okay, but you have to work hard at your training. I'm already level 41!" Zhu Ziyang understood Jiang Nannan's thoughts and didn't try to dissuade her, so he agreed directly.

"Mmm!" The girl was very happy to receive a satisfactory answer. Then, her gaze fell on Xingcai, her eyes lit up, and she said, "Is this the Starry Unicorn that Senior Sister mentioned? It's so beautiful!"

Okay, Zhu Ziyang now knows how the girl found out about these things.

"That's right, her name is Xingcai." Zhu Ziyang introduced Xingcai to Jiang Nannan with a smile, and at the same time beckoned Xingcai over and introduced Jiang Nannan to her, "Xingcai, her name is Jiang Nannan, she is my girlfriend. When I'm not around, you have to listen to her."

Upon hearing Zhu Ziyang's introduction, a hint of joy flashed across Jiang Nannan's pretty face. She then looked at the Starry Unicorn and said, "Hello, Starry Sky, my name is Jiang Nannan, you can just call me Nannan."

Xingcai lowered her head and nuzzled Jiang Nannan, acting very obediently.

(End of this chapter)