Chapter 161: Nine Heart Begonia Ye Leng Leng

Early the next morning, Mu Chen and Xiao Wu woke up and headed to the entrance of Shrek Academy. Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and others had been waiting there for a while.

"Good morning, everyone. Oh, Yan Yan, you're here too?" Mu Chen smiled, noticing Dugu Yan among the group.

"Good morning, Mu Chen. Do you remember this person?" Dugu Yan pulled a young girl to the front.

She was slender, with cascading blue hair and deep blue eyes. She wore black clothes and had a black veil covering her face.

"Are you... Ye Leng Leng?" Mu Chen asked after thinking for a moment.

"Hello, Young Master Mu." Ye Leng Leng nodded, her face blushing as she recalled being defeated by Mu Chen's Thousand-Year Kill at the Great Spirit Arena in Soto City.

As a teenager, Ye Leng Leng had never been defeated in such a manner.

"Hello. You're here to see me, so you must have a reason, right?" Mu Chen asked directly.

"You're right." Dugu Yan chimed in with a smile, "Mu Chen, Leng Leng saw me use the Eight Extremes Collapse and wants to learn it. What do you think?"

"You want to learn the Eight Extremes Collapse?" Mu Chen pondered.

"Yes." Dugu Yan nodded.

"Young Master Mu, if you're willing to teach me the Eight Extremes Collapse, I'm willing to join Tang Sect," Ye Leng Leng said sincerely.

"Ye Leng Leng, you might be mistaken. We at Tang Sect don't force anyone, and not just anyone can join. I sense some hesitation in your voice, so perhaps it's best to leave it," Mu Chen said calmly.

"Young Master Mu, you've misunderstood. I'm not hesitant. Do you have any other conditions? If so, please let me know," Ye Leng Leng quickly clarified.

"Brother, stop teasing her. He's just joking. You can get up," Xiao Wu intervened, feeling sympathetic.

"So, does that mean you agree?" Ye Leng Leng looked at Mu Chen.

Mu Chen nodded.

"Thank you, Young Master Mu." Ye Leng Leng was thrilled and attempted to kneel before Mu Chen.

"There's no need to kneel. Welcome to Tang Sect," Mu Chen said, helping her up.

"Thank you, Young Master Mu—no, thank you, Sect Master," Ye Leng Leng expressed her gratitude.

"You're welcome. I happen to have some free time. Training one is training, and training two is the same. Come to my place at eight o'clock tonight with Jiangzhu," Mu Chen instructed.

"Tonight at your place?" Ye Leng Leng was taken aback.

"Of course. Didn't Yan Yan tell you anything?" Mu Chen asked, glancing at Dugu Yan.

Dugu Yan pulled Ye Leng Leng aside and whispered some training secrets to her.

From Dugu Yan, Ye Leng Leng learned that practicing the Eight Extremes Collapse required a medicinal bath, and the recipe was only known to Mu Chen.

"Jiangzhu, how are you feeling after last night?" Mu Chen asked Jiangzhu beside him.

"I'm fine." Jiangzhu blushed. Even though she had left one piece of clothing on last night, thinking about facing Mu Chen in such a state made her turn red.

"Does it still hurt?" Mu Chen asked with concern.

"It doesn't hurt, just feels a bit tingly," Jiangzhu replied honestly.

The potion Mu Chen prepared was unique. Although Jiangzhu had been covered in injuries last night, after the medicinal bath, all her wounds had healed. Her whole body felt tingling, and she found herself oddly missing that sensation.

What's wrong with me? 

Jiangzhu was startled by her own thoughts. Did she like the pain? Was there something wrong with her mind?

"The tingling is normal. It's a sign your body's strength is increasing. Alright, everyone, let's head to the Royal Hunting Ground!" Mu Chen announced.

"Royal Hunting Ground? Isn't the tournament held at the Great Spirit Arena? Why the Royal Hunting Ground?" Oscar asked, puzzled.

"The preliminary rounds of the Continental Elite Soul Master Tournament are indeed held at the Great Spirit Arena. However, the advancement matches take place at the Royal Hunting Ground. It better protects the privacy and safety of the soul masters. After all, some people might want to eliminate threats to their academy's team," Flender explained.

Mu Chen agreed. Previous incidents made it clear why such precautions were necessary. This was a military area, and anyone attempting something here would be courting death!

"What about the audience?" Oscar inquired.

"The audience? Only teams that participated in the preliminaries can attend as spectators. No forces or ordinary citizens are allowed," Liu Erlong answered, frowning as she looked at Mu Chen.

"Erlong, do you have something on your mind?" Tang San noticed Liu Erlong's expression and asked with concern.

Liu Erlong remained silent, her gaze fixed on Mu Chen.

"Erlong, just say it," Mu Chen said calmly.

"Mu Chen, do you know what the final prize for this tournament is?" Liu Erlong asked.

The final prize for the Continental Elite Soul Master Tournament? 

Mu Chen smiled slightly, fully aware of what it was.

Still, he feigned ignorance. "What is it?"

"Something very important to soul masters!" Liu Erlong replied.

"Oh, what is it?" Mu Chen continued to play dumb.

"Could it be a soul bone?" Tang San speculated.

"Correct, it's three soul bones," Liu Erlong confirmed.

"What, three?"

"Three?"

"Three?"

Not only Dugu Yan, Ye Leng Leng, and Meng Yiran, but even Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Princess Xue Ke, and Dai Mubai, all stared at Liu Erlong in astonishment.

Soul bones were incredibly valuable. Even one could cause chaos among soul masters, let alone three!

"Do you lack confidence in them?" Zhao Wuji questioned.

"No, I have full confidence in them. With Mu Chen, winning the championship is as easy as pie. These three soul bones are relics of three deceased elders from the Spirit Hall. Offering them as the championship prize shows the Pope's determination to win," Liu Erlong explained.

"So, the Spirit Hall is determined to win this championship. With their methods, they might take measures against any team that poses a threat," Tang San analyzed.

"Does that mean our little monsters are in danger?" Flender was startled.

"Especially Mu Chen!" Liu Erlong looked at Mu Chen with concern.

"Erlong, and all of you, what is there to fear? If there is anything to fear, it's already too late. With the Spirit Hall's methods, our information is likely already with Platinum Bishop Salas and possibly even the Pope. If they don't act, fine, but if they dare, I'll show them who the real future master of this continent is!" Mu Chen declared confidently, disregarding Liu Erlong's concerns.

"Even so, we must remain cautious. The Spirit Hall has two ways to target us: either eliminate us during the matches or attack us secretly. Given our prowess, the likelihood of being eliminated during the matches is low," Liu Erlong advised.

"Yes, Erlong, your analysis is correct. My safety isn't a concern. However, the safety of Xiao Wu, Rongrong, Zhuqing, and Yiran must be considered. To ensure safety, I'll compete alone in the upcoming matches. Until the tournament ends, everyone should stick together and not act alone," Mu Chen instructed firmly.

"Stick together," Ma Hongjun, driven by mischievous thoughts, approached Jiangzhu with a grin. "I'm quite warm. Want to consider hugging me for warmth? It's free!"

*Smack*

Before Ma Hongjun could finish, he was smacked on the back of the head.

"Dai Second Brother! Why did you hit me?" Ma Hongjun asked, rubbing his head and looking at Dai Mubai in confusion.

"Jiangzhu is currently training under Mu Boss. She might be Mu Boss's woman. Pursuing her now... are you sure you want to risk that?" Dai Mubai glanced at Ma Hongjun's lower region.

Ma Hongjun instinctively looked down, then at Mu Chen, and shook his head repeatedly before scuttling away from Jiangzhu.

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