Chapter 20

For Ye Chen's words, Yu Xiaogang didn't pay too much attention. He had long known from Frander that this boy had an extremely arrogant personality and never regarded anyone highly.

With a self-deprecating smile, Yu Xiaogang felt a little lost and said, "I know you think my soul power is not as strong as yours, and I'm not qualified to be a qualified teacher. But anyway, I still admire you very much. If you encounter any problems in your cultivation in the future, feel free to come to me."

"I appreciate your kindness, but I don't think there will be such a day."

Ye Chen shrugged and thought to himself that even lying down could level up, so when would he encounter cultivation problems?

"Don't mind him, Teacher. Ye Chen is just like that."

Tang San comforted the Grandmaster, but Frander smiled and hugged Yu Xiaogang's shoulders, whispering, "This kid is so arrogant, but if you can teach Dai Mubai better than him, maybe there's still hope."

"Maybe!"

Yu Xiaogang smiled and then looked at Ye Chen with still fiery eyes. He really admired this person, but unfortunately, it seemed that there was not much fate between them.

Suddenly, Frander's gaze swept to the side where the Human Face Demon Spider was and said, "Don't waste this 5,000-year-old Human Face Demon Spider. Tang San has just reached level 30, so let him absorb the soul ring of this soul beast."

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but express doubt, "This is a 5,000-year-level soul beast. Can Tang San's third soul ring withstand it? The risk is too great, I disagree."

"I can handle it, Master. Since Ye Chen can absorb a ten-thousand-year soul ring, I'm sure I can handle this 5,000-year soul ring too."

Tang San walked up to the Human Face Demon Spider, eager to try.

Seeing this, Ye Chen couldn't help but tug on Tang San's sleeve and said, "You'd better not try. The reason I can absorb ten-thousand-year soul rings is because of my special soul power tolerance. Absorbing soul rings still needs to be done with caution."

Ye Chen clearly remembered how difficult it was for Tang San to absorb the 2,000-year-old Human Face Demon Spider. This 5,000-year-old spider would bring even greater impact. If Ye Chen didn't have special soul power, he wouldn't dare to attempt it.

"Thank you, Ye Chen, but I really want to give it a try."

After looking seriously at everyone present, Tang San finally decided to absorb the 5,000-year-old Human Face Demon Spider.

Seeing this, Ye Chen didn't say anything more. He knew Tang San was unwilling to fall too far behind him in levels, but there was nothing he could do about it. Who asked him to have more goddesses, which made his cultivation progress faster?

Frander and Zhao Wuji held Tang San steady, protecting him, while Tang San decisively ended the life of the Human Face Demon Spider and then sat down to absorb it himself.

At first, Tang San's progress was steady, but soon his complexion darkened, sweat poured from his forehead uncontrollably, and he trembled all over, with blood even flowing from the corners of his mouth.

Seeing this, Ye Chen quickly put his hand on Tang San's shoulder and used his own soul power to help ease the pressure.

"Puff!"

After spitting out a mouthful of black blood, Tang San woke up from his meditation, his face full of disappointment. Yu Xiaogang and Frander and the others also knew the result, but didn't say anything.

After a little incident, Ye Chen and the others returned to Shrek Academy. When Dai Mubai heard that Ye Chen had obtained a ten-thousand-year soul ring on his own, he became even more excited and practiced frantically.

Yu Xiaogang and Frander, on the other hand, taught with all their might, constantly changing various effective training methods and meditating. In a short time, Ye Chen's soul power also jumped two levels, reaching level 39 Soul Sovereign.

A month passed quickly. Since the bet was made, Dai Mubai had been practicing desperately. Tomorrow would be the day to test the final results of his cultivation.

"I wonder if that kid has practiced. I'm still a little worried."

Frander sat in the dean's office, chin in hand.

Yu Xiaogang sat beside him, took a sip of tea, and said, "In my opinion, Ye Chen doesn't seem like a lazy person. He would risk his life for his martial soul, which shows he cares a lot about his cultivation. As for why he seems idle all the time, it may be because his previous master didn't discipline him strictly. He'll get better in the future."

"I hope so."

Frander sighed, with a hint of regret on his face.

If Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo heard this, they would probably curse these two clueless people. They spent six years trying to discipline Ye Chen, but alas, the flower fell unintentionally and the water flowed mercilessly.

The next day, the agreed-upon date of the bet finally arrived. On the Shrek Academy grass square, Frander and Yu Xiaogang, accompanied by Dai Mubai, walked to the center of the square, where Ye Chen was already waiting.

Teachers and disciples like Zhao Wuji and Ning Rongrong were on the sidelines, wanting to witness this miraculous moment that concerned the academy's future revenue.

Winning meant Shrek Academy would no longer worry about money, and its future would only get better. Losing meant Shrek Academy probably wouldn't survive next year because they were really poor. The salaries of several teachers in the academy were almost nonexistent, and they were working for the love of it.

"Alright, Ye Chen, show us your soul power. Let's see how much progress you've made in the past month."

Frander looked confidently ahead. Since Ye Chen's return, only about ten days had passed, and he didn't believe this kid could surpass Dai Mubai, who had been trained personally by him and Yu Xiaogang, in such a short time.

"Then let me go first. Are your 100,000 gold soul coins ready?"

Ye Chen smiled, and his soul power surged out of his body, radiating a milky white light.

"What pure soul power, as if it were self-generated, without any impurities."

Yu Xiaogang was startled by Ye Chen's soul power. He had never seen such a pure and clean soul power, it was simply unbelievable.

"Level 39 Soul Sovereign, haha, you're going to lose, kid."

After confirming Ye Chen's soul power level, Frander couldn't help but laugh loudly.

Next, Dai Mubai stepped forward, and his soul power also began to burst out, surging impressively, but it seemed that his level was also around 39.

"I won, Ye Chen!"

At this moment, Dai Mubai said something incomprehensible.

Just as Ye Chen was about to ask, Frander explained, "Everyone, look carefully. Mubai's soul power is level 39 and a half, far surpassing Ye Chen's soul power. Hahaha!"

"Dean

, you're cheating! You agreed to compare soul power levels, what does level 39 and a half mean?"

Ning Rongrong couldn't help but speak out for Ye Chen, knowing that Frander was talking nonsense.

Zhu Zhuqing also chimed in, "Both are level 39. I think this bet is a tie!"

"Ah, you don't understand." Frander rubbed his beard and laughed, "If you want to be precise about soul power levels, there are indeed half-levels."

"That's true. Ye Chen, don't worry too much. Losing is not a big deal."

Yu Xiaogang comforted, but Ye Chen suddenly smiled.

"Hahaha, who told you that level 39 and a half means winning?"

Saying this, Ye Chen didn't hide anymore and completely revealed all his soul power.

"Level 40! It's level 40!"

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing looked at each other and then laughed. Their crush had won, no matter what the bet was, they were happy for Ye Chen.

"In just ten days, going from level 38 to level 40, this kid's cultivation is simply unbelievable. How did he do it? He can make such rapid progress without even practicing properly? It's totally against common sense."

Yu Xiaogang was shocked and muttered to himself, not knowing what else to say.

Meanwhile, Dai Mubai, who was standing on the side, felt even more depressed about his level 39 and a half soul power that he had worked so hard to achieve. He was utterly dismayed.

"How is this possible? Are you cheating?"

Frander's words even made him doubt himself.

Then, he checked his pockets and his face turned pale. He didn't even have 100,000 gold soul coins. He raised the bet in one breath, so it was embarrassing now.

Seeing Ye Chen's amused look, Frander reluctantly took out all his belongings, 30,000 gold soul coins, and threw them to Ye Chen.

"I owe you the remaining 70,000. Wait for me, I'll pay you back."

With that, Frander left embarrassedly, leaving behind a satisfied Ye Chen, who kept tossing the money pouch in his hand.

Some time later, a shocking news came out of the Soto City Soul Arena. In short, a mysterious powerhouse appeared in the arena, and for this reason, the organizers allowed him to battle over 100 matches every day, stimulating the arena's economy for months. But this mysterious powerhouse was only after money.

However, this big move caused the Martial Soul Hall to send several powerhouses to Soto City. Strangely, after watching the mysterious powerhouse's last match, they quietly left. Witnesses said they headed outside the city, seemingly having other plans for Soto City.

Thanks to "Floating Injury Years" and "Sorrowful Laughter" for the 588 tips. I felt like I was driving in the last chapter, and it was all worth it.

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