Soul Land—Chapter 45: My Girlfriend and Childhood Sweetheart's Shura Field
After taking the Yearning Heartbroken Red, Zhu Zhuqing's soul power soared at an astonishing rate.
It had only been three or four months since she escaped from the Star Luo Empire, came to the Heaven Dou Empire, and joined the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
When Zhu Zhuqing first arrived in Heaven Dou, her soul power had reached level 21. During this period, she was promoted to level 22, not far from level 23.
After consuming the Yearning Heartbroken Red, her soul power directly jumped to level 32. A large amount of medicinal power remained in her body, constantly nourishing her body and soul.
Ling Qianyao used the Illusion-Breaking Eye to observe Zhu Zhuqing's physical condition. He could vaguely see a faint layer of light red light in her brow, protecting her sea of consciousness.
It's worth noting that they still have about one to two months before turning ten years old.
And Ling Qianyao is already a level 33 soul elder. With the blessing of the Ice and Fire Alchemy Body and Star Power, his training speed will only accelerate.
After Zhu Zhuqing's comprehensive transformation of her body with the Yearning Heartbroken Red, her talent is no longer the original level 7 innate soul power.
It's estimated that her talent now surpasses the training speed of many innate full soul power geniuses.
Tang San and Xiao Wu increased by 19 levels over six years. Excluding the two levels gained from absorbing soul rings, their average increase was less than three levels per year.
If we consider that these two might have slowed their training due to making Tang Sect's hidden weapons, practicing other skills, or Xiao Wu taking time off to play and that they met Tang San shortly after entering the human world, then...
For example, Hu Liena, who was born in the 9th level of innate soul power and is only a 51st-level Soul King at age 20, has an average training speed of about three levels per year.
Before reaching the Soul King, the gap in innate soul power levels among soul masters isn't very prominent—meaning, their annual increase in soul power level remains relatively steady.
Therefore, Zhu Zhuqing and Ling Qianyao's current soul power levels have caused quite a stir in the soul master world.
If the original Whale Glue incident only caused minor waves between the two empires and the Spirit Hall, then Zhu Zhuqing and Ling Qianyao's current levels are like a boulder thrown into a calm lake.
Whale glue was primarily used by nobles, and most ordinary people couldn't access it.
Ling Qianyao had communicated with the Star Luo Empire through Zhu Zhuyun early on. With the involvement of Heaven Dou Empire and Spirit Hall, plus Qian Renxue, and after being informed about the effects of whale glue, the three major forces almost simultaneously began collecting whale glue across the continent—yet, the balance remained intact.
The evolution of Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan's martial souls, along with the rapid increase in Ling Qianyao and Zhu Zhuqing's soul power levels in a short span, completely disrupted the peace of the soul master world.
Fortunately, Dugu Bo came forward to clarify everything, attributing the changes to his accidental encounter. After distributing the treasures to his apprentice, granddaughter, and apprentice's wife, the resources were exhausted.
The Heaven Dou royal family didn't doubt his explanation too much, since Dugu Bo himself was a royal guest. Even if they did, it didn't matter.
On the surface, their royal family, with only this one Titled Douluo related to them, was still somewhat detached, and they also stated support.
Although the Star Luo Empire and other forces showed some interest, they only sighed and sent their Soul Douluo and above to test the situation before giving up.
The least reactive was Spirit Hall, which neither questioned Dugu Bo nor visited anyone.
This surprised Dugu Bo, who had been trampled on by major forces in recent days.
As juniors, Ling Qianyao and Zhu Zhuqing were merely beneficiaries like Dugu Yan, so they weren't directly disturbed by the major powers, but they had become the talk of the town.
A few months after their soul power levels surged, Ling Qianyao received a secret letter from Zhu Zhuyun.
"The newly established forces are on the right track. Father has eased his tone. He's testing the attitude of the Star Luo royal family through Dai Weisi."
"The opportunity you gained has caused quite a stir. The Star Luo royal family's attitude toward you is quite subtle."
"As I said before, do your best to improve yourself and protect Zhuqing."
"And, you'd better bear with it for me!!!"
Puff—
Ling Qianyao burst into laughter. The last few words were added after writing the letter, with a hint of gnashing teeth in the strokes.
He smiled and shook his head, then burned the secret letter to ashes.
He knew Zhu Zhuyun's temperament very well. She seemed cold and resolute, but in truth, she was fiercely protective of her family—especially Zhu Zhuqing. She was a "sister control."
However, the signature was "your sister," which caught Ling Qianyao slightly off guard. When they last met after leaving Star Luo, he remembered she still called him "stinky boy."
He walked out of his room and into the living room.
"Qianyao, I'm ready."
Zhu Zhuqing stood there in a tight-fitting suit, looking heroic.
The Yearning Heartbroken Red was as nourishing to her body and face thanks to her excellent bloodline, her body had further developed during this period. Although her height hadn't increased, her aura had risen to a new level.
The tight clothes perfectly outlined her fiery, slender figure. Her white, smooth skin was extremely moist, her face beautiful, her eyes cold yet now softened, and her eyebrows carried a hint of pride.
When Ling Qianyao entered the room, her cold gaze softened into an expression of spring melt—showing genuine tenderness.
She slightly raised the corners of her mouth and skillfully took Ling Qianyao's arm.
The two walked side by side toward the Soul Fighting Field in Heaven Dou City.
Zhu Zhuqing's third soul ring was from a 4,000-year-old Star Shadow Spirit Cat.
Her soul skill was called "Star Shadow Phantom Kill."
When activated, Zhu Zhuqing could split into three identical starlight phantoms. These phantoms possessed 60% of her attack power and speed, lasting for 20 seconds. They could act independently or be controlled by her, confusing enemies and allowing her to release multiple soul skills simultaneously.
The phantoms had the "Star Eclipse" effect unique to her Hell Star Cat martial soul, which could leave injuries on enemies and weaken their defenses.
When the soul skill ended, Zhu Zhuqing could choose to recall the three phantoms, recover part of her soul power, or detonate them for damage.
During the skill's activation, her main body would be surrounded by starlight, granting her immunity to 10% of dark and poison attribute damage.
In Ling Qianyao's opinion, Zhu Zhuqing's soul skill was undoubtedly exquisite and powerful—combining the agility of attack-focused soul masters with both burst damage and area control.
"Hey! Over here, here!"
A soft voice called out.
Zhu Zhuqing curled her lips and walked toward the source of the voice with Ling Qianyao.
"Sister Zhuqing, are you late today?" Qian Renxue stood across from them, tilting her head to look at Zhu Zhuqing.
"Sister Yun is the one who always arrives early," Zhu Zhuqing responded with a faint smile.
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