More than fifty days of just cultivating soul power passed in a flash. Wang Feng also returned to the academy from his endeavors outside and his soul power was now not far from the thirty-fifth level. In terms of the speed of soul power cultivation alone, he surpassed the combined progress of the seven academy members several times over.
However, there was a caveat.
"The soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest are indeed formidable... Several times, I had to push myself to the limit, operating at fifth tier before barely emerging victorious."
Over the course of fifty days, Wang Feng's routine remained unchanged, but he couldn't help feeling a bit contemplative. The Star Dou Great Forest was vast, teeming with countless powerful soul beasts. Most of these were thousand and ten thousand--year-old creatures, posing formidable challenges even for someone as powerful as Wang Feng.
Preferring not to take the lives of soul beasts, Wang Feng opted for defeating them instead. This required a high degree of control in battle. However, this approach led many soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest to become acquainted with this unique soul master. Even the bold and combative soul beasts sought confrontations with Wang Feng.
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Upon returning to the academy.
It was a sunny day, and everyone was packing their luggage, casting a nostalgic glance at the Shrek Academy compound. Having spent half a year here, they had developed a connection with this remote yet special land.
Wang Feng silently observed Shrek Academy. In the past six months, he had spent minimal time within the academy, occasionally also returning to the Holy Soul Village. Nonetheless, this place held numerous memories for him.
The others also seemed a bit reflective. Among them, Flender, Zhao Wuji and several teachers displayed a hint of sentimentality in their eyes.
"Let's go, head to Heaven Dou Imperial Academy." Flender declared, waving his hand. He slowly took down the college plaque, a symbolic gesture marking the end of the Shrek Academy.
Heaven Dou Imperial Academy awaited them in Heaven Dou Empire's capital city, situated in the northeast of the empire. This city, was the core of the Heaven Dou Empire's power, ranked as one of the two largest cities on the continent. With a population exceeding one million and formidable strength, Heaven Dou Imperial City was a force to be reckoned with.
As they contemplated their journey to Heaven Dou Imperial City, Wang Feng's mind involuntarily drifted to a figure.
"Qian Renxue... she should be in Heaven Dou Imperial City now. She's likely the crown prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, Xue Qinghe..."
Wang Feng couldn't help but feel a sense of wariness. In the past few months, he hadn't encountered Qian Renxue again in the Great Soul Fighting Arena in Suotuo City. It seemed as if she had disappeared. Heading to Heaven Dou Imperial City now, it was likely they would cross paths again.
To reach Heaven Dou Imperial City, they needed to traverse the entire territory of the Silvers Kingdom north of the Balak Kingdom and then proceed eastward. A journey of over two thousand kilometers lay ahead—a very considerable distance. If they had an airplane here in the Douluo continent too, they could cover the whole distance in a single day.
It's unfortunate that there's no plane available, so they have no choice but to go by road. Fortunately, being a group of soul masters, they could cover a considerable distance in just a few days.
"Alright, everyone, let's go." Flender announced after leaving Shrek Academy. His demeanor held a newfound confidence, having resolved matters over the past two months.
"Keep up with me, if you fall behind, it's your problem." he added, charging ahead. Flender, being an agility attack system soul master, possessed formidable speed. Even the other teachers struggled to keep pace with him. Shao Xin, a soul master with martial soul Jelly Bean was a food type auxiliary system soul master, had to rely on Zhao Wuji to assist with his soul power before managing to follow.
After a while, Shao Xin couldn't help but complain.
"Wang Feng, carry me! I can't keep up!" panted Ning Rongrong from behind.
As auxiliary system soul masters, Oscar and Ning Rongrong naturally lagged behind. Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun switched places to carry Oscar. While Ning Rongrong initially wanted Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu to assist, seeing Wang Feng's leisurely pace, she couldn't help but ask him for help.
"Men and women, no skinship allowed." Wang Feng declared.
Silence enveloped the group.
Ning Rongrong, feeling irritated, retorted, "I kissed both men and women that night..."
Mid-sentence, Ning Rongrong abruptly realized what she had blurted out. She covered her mouth, nervously watching the others. The room grew tense.
"Kissed who?" Wang Feng fixed his gaze on Ning Rongrong.
That night? Everyone was drunk, and Wang Feng remembered being asleep, dreaming about his previous life and getting bitten by a lost puppy.
Did Ning Rongrong take advantage of him? Had he lost his purity without even knowing?
"One night, I saw you hugging a girl so intimately! Why didn't you mention about men and women having skinship that night?" Ning Rongrong quickly defended herself.
"???" Wang Feng, marked by a black question mark, couldn't recall holding a girl.
"I didn't do anything! Stop making things up out of thin air!" Wang Feng glared at Ning Rongrong and coughed to deflect the conversation. However, his few words inadvertently fueled speculation.
"You!" Ning Rongrong was taken aback, glaring at Wang Feng. Angrily, she asked, "Did you really do that? Who is that girl?"
Attempting to change the subject, she didn't expect this twist.
Wang Feng remained silent.
"Brother Feng, when did it happen?" Xiao Wu inquired with surprise. "What kind of girl was it?"
"Yeah, I've also never seen anyone with you?" Tang San added, puzzled.
Zhu Zhuqing also cast a suspicious glance at Wang Feng, her eyes revealing a hint of sharpness.
"Tsk tsk, well well! You're hiding it well, Wang Feng." Ma Hongjun chuckled. "As expected of Captain Monster, you can keep it under wraps and still score with the ladies..."
Wang Feng, with a displeased expression, retorted, "Why are you all looking at me like this. Who do you think I, Wang Feng, am? Don't talk nonsense."
With that, Wang Feng picked up his pace with the other.
"Hmph! Wang Feng must be hiding something...!" Ning Rongrong said in exasperation.
Everyone also wondered.
"Don't worry, brother Feng has high standards. If he doesn't even consider you, how could he look at others?" Xiao Wu quickly comforted Ning Rongrong and led her to speed up.
Ning Rongrong felt a pang in her heart hearing her friend consoling word.
"Xiao Wu, if you can speak run faster." Zhu Zhuqing whispered. After speaking, she hurried forward.
Ning Rongrong remained silent.
After a few hours, the soul power of the seven finally reached its limit. Flender, who had been leading, stopped and smiled. However, the smile froze on his face.
"You kid, you are able to keep up with me?" Flender looked at Wang Feng in disbelief.
"I can still endure for a significant duration." chuckled Wang Feng. "Teacher, could it be that you're unable to hold on for much longer…Hmm, as men generally enter middle age..."
Flander shot a piercing look at Wang Feng instantly.
"Xiaofeng, your soul power seems to possess some kind of a unique quality, doesn't it?"
Grandmaster, who had been carried by Flenders all along, remarked, "Based on my estimation, even though your soul prowess is only at the thirty-fourth level, it exhibits greater resilience than the typical 30th level soul power."
Indeed, Grandmaster showcased good observation. Wang Feng gave a subtle nod, his soul power, though seemingly at the thirty-fourth level, was remarkably more than anyone at the same level because of continuous purification and condensation.
"Is there something peculiar about it?" Zhao Wuji couldn't help but inquire, "Could it be some kind of distinctive cultivation technique? What kind of method leads to the development of such unique soul power?"
Grandmaster shook his head, unfamiliar with such a technique.
"It's not a method... but more of an analogy."
After pondering for a moment, Wang Feng produced a piece of foam. "Take a look. The size of this foam is equivalent to the 30th-level soul power of a typical soul master."
Several of Flanders nodded in understanding.
Following that, Wang Feng fetched a water bottle and poured it onto the square foam. Instead of expanding, the foam absorbed the water and became denser. Wang Feng explained, "This represents my soul power."
Witnessing this, Flender grasped the concept instantly.
"Have you absorbed more soul power than it was possible and then condensed it?" Grandmaster marveled, "Is it due to your physique?"
Wang Feng nodded, "It's indeed a physical factor. I discovered that I can absorb more soul power than others and compress it on the existing foundation. The physique of an ordinary soul master can't endure such power being squeezed... However, my body differs from the norm, allowing for more rigorous training. That's how I expedite the cultivation of my soul power through different methods."
Grandmaster was suddenly struck with amazement. He pondered on why Wang
Wang Feng knew a training method that involves running while cultivating, yet his soul power level wasn't significantly higher than others.
Surprisingly, Wang Feng didn't disclose the fundamental reason behind the Meteoric Tears but confirmed it was indeed linked to the body. Meteoric Tears served as the catalyst for compressing and purifying soul power.
"It seems that soul power is intricately tied to the soul master's physique," Grandmaster mused, finding merit in Wang Feng's explanation. This could also elucidate why Xiaofeng's physical endurance exceeded that of similar soul masters.
For Wang Feng, this was no secret, it became apparent whenever he engaged in combat.
In the urgency of the moment, he emphasized to Grandmaster and the other teachers, and as long as the secret of Meteoric Tears remained undisclosed, it was merely about soul power compression and purification. Furthermore, he refrained from specifying the extent of soul power compression and purification.
Grandmasters and others pledged to keep these secrets guarded, recognizing the sensitivity of the matter.
Flender, with a cold snorted. Although he heard Wang Feng's words clearly, his concern lingered from what Wang Feng had just revealed.
Flender contemplated for a moment. Following a brief rest for Tang San and his companions, they resumed their journey. It's noteworthy that the pace of the soul master remains remarkably swift, covering almost five hundred kilometres in a day. The journey to the Heaven Dou Imperial City so would likely spans up to five days. The subsequent day sees everyone entering the capital city of the Kingdom of Silvers, with the intention to pause briefly, replenishing their supplies of food and water.
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