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Dugu Yan was fully covered in golden-green dragon scales. The scales formed a protective armor on her body, yet they were strikingly beautiful.
This was Dugu Yan's unique dragon transformation skill, combined with her True Body spirit form and other techniques. It was akin to wearing her spirit as armor—a form she had developed herself.
This was the first time Dugu Yan had used this technique in battle. Previously, she had only used it during intimate moments with Li Luochen—but each time, she ended up being thoroughly defeated and left unconscious.
Now, standing there like a Valkyrie, her soul rings emerged: two yellow, one purple, three black, and two red.
Eight extraordinary soul rings appeared, especially the last two crimson hundred-thousand-year soul rings, which shocked everyone present.
The Seventh Elder of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect was initially stunned, then consumed by desire and greed. Two hundred-thousand-year soul rings meant that this woman likely possessed at least two hundred-thousand-year soul bones. If he killed her, he might ascend to become a Title Douluo.
"Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, heed my command! Slaughter these despicable wretches! Seventh Soul Skill, True Body of the Spirit!"
"True Body of the Spirit! ×7"
Eight Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragons appeared at the gates of Shrek City. The teachers inside Shrek Academy were about to intervene but stopped their actions.
"Roar of the Wrathful Sea Dragon!"
Dugu Yan's head soul bone glowed as her hundred-thousand-year head soul bone skill activated. A powerful dragon roar reverberated through the area, causing the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragons to collapse weakly.
In the presence of a superior dragon king, even the pure-blooded Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragons were insignificant—they weren't even worthy of standing before the Golden-Horned Azure Dragon.
A single roar shattered half of their fighting spirit, and this was only the beginning.
"Sixth Soul Skill, Golden-Horned Heaven-Piercing Roar!"
Dugu Yan unleashed another sound-based soul skill, completely overwhelming the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragons. The eight Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon soul masters were forcibly ejected from their True Body forms.
Since both of Dugu Yan's skills combined spiritual power with soul power, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon soul masters' minds were overwhelmed. Their generally weak spiritual strength was no match for Dugu Yan, a Super Douluo with immense spiritual power—they were utterly crushed.
Dugu Yan looked down at the collapsed Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon members without mercy. She unleashed her Azure Dragon Dread Claw, sending several claw strikes toward them.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon soul masters were torn into pieces. They had arrived whole but would not return alive.
"So-called Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragons," Dugu Yan said coldly. Her sisterly aura was truly awe-inspiring.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect was indeed strong, but it depended on the opponent. Before Dugu Yan's Golden-Horned Azure Dragon, unless one was at the level of a dragon king or higher, they were nothing more than juniors.
Even Di Tian, the sole survivor of the Black Dragon clan and a prince of dragons, would be suppressed when facing the Golden-Horned Azure Dragon—because he was not a true dragon king.
Dugu Yan's Golden-Horned Azure Dragon was an acquired, fully evolved dragon king-level spirit. When she ascended to godhood, the Golden-Horned Azure Dragon might become a true dragon king.
Under the Dragon God were nine dragon kings, and Dugu Yan's dragon lineage was sufficient to claim the title of the tenth dragon king.
"Are all members of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect this foolish? Looking down on others through their nostrils—and now, they don't even have nostrils left. Tsk tsk. I thought the Star Luo Imperial Family was already foolish enough.
But to think there's a sect even more idiotic than them—what kind of sect is this?"
Dai Tianyuan sneered venomously. Hearing this, Liu Erlong felt a bit awkward. She was part of that family, though she didn't admit it. But how could her bloodline have fallen so far?
The Soul Douluos and Soul Sages exchanged glances. So the supposedly mighty Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect wasn't that strong after all—Dugu Yan had easily annihilated them.
"Tianxing, Tianyuan, handle this. We'll return to the academy."
Dugu Yan instructed Dai Tianxing and Dai Tianyuan before departing.
"Yes, Mistress!"
Dai Tianxing and Dai Tianyuan responded respectfully. There was no question about it—they had fought Dugu Yan before. Even when Dugu Yan was in her seventies, she could suppress Dai Tianxing.
In the world of soul masters, strength commanded respect. Dai Tianxing and Dai Tianyuan naturally acknowledged Dugu Yan—not because of Li Luochen, but because her strength had won them over.
"Law Enforcement Team! Throw these scraps out to feed the dogs!"
Dai Tianyuan barked an order, and the law enforcement team sprang into action. Dai Tianxing and Dai Tianyuan went to rest afterward. Every time they were on duty, trouble seemed to find them—it was exhausting.
Yang Wudi and Niu Gao exchanged glances, feeling immense satisfaction. This was the fate of one of the top-three sects? It was a pity it wasn't the Hao Tian Sect—otherwise, they'd feel even better!
As former subordinate sects of the top-three sects, they knew the true nature of these so-called noble sects. Aside from the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda Sect, which treated others decently, the Hao Tian Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect didn't value their subordinate sects.
Their single-attribute Four Clans were abandoned whenever trouble arose. After a century of loyalty, they were cast aside, forcing them to see the true face of the top-three sects.
Compared to their current lives, the two clans were thriving in Shrek City. Not only had they earned decades' worth of wealth, but they also enjoyed protection.
Though the Breaking Clan was busy crafting cultivation pills and medicinal baths for the academy, these tasks were part of their heritage—they loved crafting things, and if they were going to craft, they aimed to create the best.
Moreover, Shrek City was rich in rare medicinal herbs. Yang Wudi even possessed the Aromatic Silk Beauty Plant, fulfilling their clan's dream. What more could they ask for?
Shrek City not only nurtured their alchemical talents but also allowed them to utilize their Soul Breaking Spears to guard the city's safety, granting them law enforcement authority—a sign of trust.
The same went for the Defense Clan. Initially hired for a long-term construction project, they found life here so appealing that they decided to stay permanently. Even their Ironclad Rhino warriors joined the law enforcement team.
Shrek City's inclusivity was unmatched. At present, aside from the Spirit Hall, Shrek City was a sanctuary for soul masters.
Furthermore, Shrek Academy's admission requirements were reasonable. Anyone under twelve years old with a soul power of fifteen or higher qualified.
Alternatively, if your spirit possessed unique characteristics—even with a ten-year soul ring—if your spirit showed potential, Shrek Academy could nurture you.
This was Li Luochen's original vision for the academy—to cultivate soul masters, especially those from humble backgrounds. Li Luochen particularly enjoyed nurturing commoner soul masters.
Highly talented soul masters were easy to train, but it lacked a sense of accomplishment. Once, Li Luochen helped a Blue Silver Grass soul master within the academy.
His innate soul power reached a terrifying level four—an extremely rare occurrence.
Although he was already twelve years old with a soul power of eighteen, Li Luochen still held high hopes for him.
This Blue Silver Grass soul master's first soul ring came from a freshly hundred-year-old Azure Vine, enhancing his plant essence. His first soul skill, Vine Whip, transformed his Blue Silver Grass into a resilient whip to lash at opponents.
Li Luochen personally guided him for over a year, allowing him to train in a simulated environment dense with Blue Silver Grass. After breaking through to level twenty, Li Luochen personally accompanied him on a soul hunt.
He helped him acquire a seven-hundred-year Evergreen Life Tree, further strengthening his plant essence.
Not only did his body transform, but his appearance improved as well. His skin became healthier, and his Blue Silver Grass was no longer fragile—it rivaled advanced plant spirits like the Azure Vine.
Li Luochen advised him to choose a nearly two-thousand-year Evergreen Iron Tree for his third soul ring. This would grant him an offensive soul skill while further enhancing his plant essence—possibly even triggering a spirit evolution.
Li Luochen had already planned ahead. This young man might independently cultivate into a Blue Silver Emperor, albeit without its divine rank. After all, Tang Hao had been slain by him, and Tang San remained unaware of the Blue Silver Forest.
Li Luochen had absorbed the Blue Silver Emperor's soul bones and taken the emperor itself away. Under Yu Xiaogang's teaching methods, Tang San's plant essence was nearly depleted.
Tang San might never break through to level sixty. His Blue Silver Grass spirit would likely be stuck at level fifty-nine, unable to progress further.
By the time he attempted to cultivate the Hao Tian Hammer, his physical condition would fail him. Cultivating a second spirit with conflicting soul rings would be impossible for him to resolve.
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