Feeling the suppression of his martial soul from the greatsword in Ji Lin's hand, Ling Luocheng and Ma Xiaotao exchanged a glance and nodded.
"It really is the Ultimate Fire, it's suppressing both Xiaotao and Ling girl."
Seeing their reactions, Xuanzi was now certain that Ji Lin's martial soul was indeed the Ultimate Fire.
"Your Majesty Chiyuan, as you know, when it comes to the study of ultimate attributes, our Shrek Academy dares to claim second to none. I hope this child can come to our academy to further his studies. I guarantee, his future will at least reach Super Douluo, with a great chance to break through to level 99 and become an Ultimate Douluo, standing at the peak of the continent."
Xuanzi turned to Chiyuan and spoke seriously.
"That's our intention as well. A'Lin's parents were both from the Xingguan Sect, so he's half a member of the sect himself. His Majesty Xu Jiawei also intends to send him to Shrek Academy. After all, it's a place where geniuses gather—good for his growth. And when it comes to understanding ultimate attributes, there is no place more knowledgeable than Shrek."
Chiyuan nodded in agreement.
"Great (^o^)/~ Then Shrek will be waiting for this child to apply."
Xuanzi took a bite of his chicken leg and laughed as he spoke.
"Wonderful! Xiao Lin, you must come to Shrek City soon. Big sis will take you to eat something delicious," Ma Xiaotao rubbed Ji Lin's cheeks happily.
"Ugh, I got it, Sister Xiaotao." Ji Lin struggled out of Ma Xiaotao's devilish hands and hid behind Ling Luocheng.
Watching the playful group, Xuanzi sighed again. "If only it were the Ultimate Ice."
Hearing Xuanzi's sigh, Ma Xiaotao's body froze, and Ling Luocheng also paused.
Yes, if only it were Ultimate Ice...
Then Ma Xiaotao's evil fire issue could be resolved, and her martial soul might even evolve into a true Phoenix of Ultimate Fire. Ling Luocheng could also benefit from the Ultimate Ice, boosting her cultivation speed and potentially evolving her martial soul.
After finishing their meal, Ji Lin bid farewell to Ma Xiaotao and the others.
"Xiao Lin, don't forget to come to Shrek Academy! Big sis will be waiting for you!"
As they parted, Ling Luocheng waved at Ji Lin with reluctance.
"I know, Sister Luocheng. I'll definitely go to Shrek."
Ji Lin turned back and waved goodbye as he walked away.
Once out of the valley, the innocence and childishness on Ji Lin's face disappeared. A faint smile remained—clearly satisfied with this unexpected encounter.
Ji Lin truly wanted to study at Shrek Academy. After all, it was the number one academy on the continent, with a legacy spanning ten thousand years. In terms of foundation, no one could match it.
Most of the continent's geniuses were concentrated at Shrek Academy. Its secret techniques were very attractive—Ling Luocheng's simultaneous casting of five soul skills, Xu Sanshi's ring fusion secret art, and many more.
Plus, Shrek's resources weren't something ordinary forces could match. For instance, the Golden Tree—the core of a plane's life. Cultivating under the Golden Tree offered twice the result for half the effort.
As a possessor of an Ultimate Martial Soul, Ji Lin's cultivation between level 30 and 70 was destined to be slow.
But with the help of the Golden Tree and the cultivation-boosting effect of the Taixu Sword Qi, he was confident he could catch up to ordinary soul masters without falling too far behind.
Noticing the curl of Ji Lin's lips, Chiyuan spoke with a strange expression: "A'Lin, you're still young, remember to show some restraint."
"Huh? Teacher Chiyuan, what are you talking about? What restraint?" Ji Lin asked, confused.
But he quickly realized what Chiyuan meant. With a black line across his face, he looked at Chiyuan and muttered, "Teacher, I'm only six years old! Still a kid."
Chiyuan responded quietly, "Yes, you're still just a kid."
"Let's not talk about this anymore. Teacher Chiyuan, let's head in deeper to see if there's a suitable soul beast for me."
Ji Lin awkwardly changed the subject.
To be honest, he was indeed interested in the three girls from earlier. Part of his desire to go to Shrek Academy came from this reason.
After all, 'A graceful lady is a gentleman's desire.' As a gentleman, Ji Lin admitted he couldn't resist pretty girls.
Chiyuan smiled slightly, recognizing Ji Lin's attempt to change the topic. Without a word, she grabbed Ji Lin and dashed deeper into the core region.
Three hours later, near the outskirts of the core area, they finally found a suitable soul beast—a Hundred-Year Blazing Sun Fire Dragon. It was a sub-dragon with partial true dragon blood.
It was clear this Blazing Sun Fire Dragon had protection. Otherwise, a hundred-year-old one wouldn't be able to survive near the core zone.
Its parents were likely out hunting.
"Teacher Chiyuan, let's make it quick before its parents return and things get messy."
Ji Lin gave Chiyuan a knowing look.
Chiyuan nodded and instantly vanished. When she reappeared, she was holding the unconscious fire dragon. For an Ultimate Douluo, handling a hundred-year soul beast was trivial. Even if it were a hundred-year Silver Dragon King, she could still easily subdue it.
This particular Blazing Sun Fire Dragon was around 800 years old—perfect for Ji Lin.
Looking at the beast, Ji Lin took a dagger from the storage soul tool gifted by Xu Jiawei.
Gripping the dagger, he stabbed it into the dragon's eye and into its brain.
One clean strike. Instant kill. The dragon died peacefully in its sleep.
A yellow soul ring slowly rose from its corpse. Ji Lin quickly activated Judgment of Shamash to absorb it.
Sitting cross-legged, as the soul ring neared his right hand, Ji Lin felt an overwhelming pressure.
Soon, as the ring touched his body, a blazing energy surged into him.
In an instant, pain flooded every nerve, causing Ji Lin to tremble. Suddenly, a cooling current flowed from his mind throughout his body, soothing the raging soul power. Instinctively, he began circulating Taixu Sword Qi.
A warm sensation enveloped him, and Ji Lin immersed himself in the comfort.
Half an hour later—
Ji Lin looked down at the yellow soul ring under his feet, beaming.
As for the dragon's corpse, it had long been dismembered by Ji Lin. Unfortunately, not a trace of a soul bone was found.
Though he didn't value hundred-year soul bones, it would have been better than nothing.
"Seems like I'm not the chosen one after all. Not even a basic soul bone from a hundred-year beast."
Ji Lin clicked his tongue, his previously excited mood calming down.
"Sigh, whatever. If I'm not the chosen one, so be it. I've got my own cheat code, I don't need it."
This 800-year Blazing Sun Fire Dragon soul ring provided Ji Lin with three levels of soul power and a first soul skill.
The first soul skill, Residual Flame, is a supportive amplification skill that boosts attack, defense, and speed by 100%.
It's a comprehensive buff skill.
Ji Lin was satisfied with getting a support-type first skill. After all, while attack skills are good early on, once he reaches the Titled Douluo level, hundred- or thousand-year attack skills become less effective.
With martial soul avatars, and ten-thousand- or hundred-thousand-year skills, no one would still use a hundred-year offensive skill. Only support-type skills—especially ones that boost by percentage—could keep up with his growth and remain useful, rather than being reduced to bullying the weak.