Meanwhile, the female leads checked their respective diaries. If they remembered correctly, today was the day for the seven-day soul power boost.
[Ding! Today is the seven-day soul power boost, all female leads should check their rewards!]
Boom!
In the next moment, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong all felt their soul power increase. Ning Rongrong's soul power level, in particular, rose from 34 to 35.
Seeing Ning Rongrong's increase, Xiao Wu smiled and said, "Congratulations, Rongrong."
Ning Rongrong smiled back at Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, clearly happy with her soul power boost. Now, her level matched Zhu Zhuqing's!
However, she knew that with Zhu Zhuqing's dedication, it wouldn't be long before Zhuqing leveled up again. She had to work hard to keep up!
On Seagod Island...
Initially, Bo Saixi hadn't paid much attention to the system's promise of a soul power increase. However, when the system delivered the boost, she was astonished!
She had received a soul power increase of one-thousandth. Though this percentage seemed small, considering her base level of 99, the amount of soul power gained was substantial.
She never expected this so-called system to truly increase her soul power. For so long, her power had been stagnant no matter how hard she trained. Every time she cultivated, it felt like there was an impenetrable barrier blocking her progress. But now...
She could only admit it felt amazing!
With the system's help, could she finally break through to Level 100 and become a god?
However, after thinking it over, her eyes dimmed. Becoming a god was likely impossible for her. She was the High Priestess of Seagod Island, tied to the duties bestowed upon her by the Seagod. Her immense power was a gift from the Seagod himself, but it came with the price of never being able to ascend to godhood. She couldn't defy the will of the Seagod.
Bo Saixi had long suspected that her stagnation was due to the Seagod's limitations. The fact that this system could surpass even those restrictions to grant her an increase in soul power was terrifying.
This system was undoubtedly a force greater than even the gods!
The surge in Bo Saixi's soul power was so intense that the Seven Pillar Guardians of Seagod Island felt it, causing them to exchange wry smiles. Tonight, their High Priestess was making quite a commotion.
Once again, they gathered outside the Seagod Temple and asked, "High Priestess, is everything alright?"
Bo Saixi quickly restrained her soul power and, after calming herself, replied, "Nothing to worry about. I just had a moment of enlightenment, which led to a slight increase in my soul power."
The Seven Pillar Guardians were thrilled by her response. As far as they knew, their High Priestess had been at the peak of Level 99 for a long time without any growth. For her to make progress now... Could this mean there was hope for her to reach Level 100 and become a god?
Reaching Level 100 and ascending to godhood was something of legend, but maybe their High Priestess could achieve it!
Soon, Bo Saixi's voice echoed from within the temple: "Alright, return to your training."
The seven guardians respectfully answered, "Yes, High Priestess!" and departed.
Bo Saixi continued reading the diary, knowing the rewards weren't for her, but still curious to see what came next.
[Ding! Today, the female leads mentioned by the host are: Xiao Wu (13 times), Zhu Zhuqing (27 times), Ning Rongrong (45 times), Bibi Dong (once)]
[The female lead mentioned the most today is Ning Rongrong. She has been awarded a significant increase in spiritual power!]
Bo Saixi looked at the diary's contents and speculated. Since these names were listed, it meant these individuals also had access to the diary. She didn't know Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, or Ning Rongrong, but seeing Bibi Dong's name surprised her. The current Supreme Pontiff of the Spirit Hall was also a diary holder, and likely had been for some time. She wondered how much Bibi Dong's strength had grown.
Previously, Bo Saixi could only see the contents Su Ming wrote in the diary, and the mention of rewards for female leads appeared briefly before disappearing. So she hadn't known this information until now.
Bo Saixi mused to herself, "This is becoming more interesting... The power of this diary is truly immense!"
However, she was also aware that the rewards likely had nothing to do with her. After all, she didn't know when Su Ming would come to Seagod Island—if he ever did. Even if he did, it wouldn't be for years.
For now, Bo Saixi resolved to just keep reading the diary for her seven-day soul power boosts. For her, that alone was already a great benefit.
Back at Shrek Academy, in the girls' dormitory...
Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing knew that this time, Ning Rongrong had received the reward. They both turned to look at her.
Ning Rongrong frowned slightly and said, "This time, I received a boost to my spiritual power. I feel like it's not very useful for me though, since I don't really need high spiritual power."
Xiao Wu chimed in, "Rongrong, boosting your spiritual power isn't a bad thing. Who knows? It might come in handy one day!"
Ning Rongrong thought about it and nodded. Although she didn't know how to use her spiritual power right now, it could be useful in the future. And besides, this was a reward she got for free—she had no right to complain. Others would envy her for receiving such a prize!
With the day's rewards distributed, the three girls retired to their rooms to sleep.
Ever since they got the diary, they had developed a habit of staying up until after midnight, only to wake up early to train. It was exhausting but rewarding at the same time.
Meanwhile, outside Shrek Academy, Gu Rong stood guard, ever watchful.
He hadn't forgotten how his little princess had nearly been harmed today. If Su Ming hadn't intervened, Gu Rong would've stepped in himself to beat Dai Mubai within an inch of his life. The fact that Dai was the third prince of the Star Luo Empire wouldn't have stopped him—Dai was nothing more than a runaway dog.
If the Star Luo Emperor sought justice, Gu Rong would have no problem offering compensation. With the Clear Sky School in hiding, the Star Luo Empire didn't dare push too hard anyway.
Shortly after, Flender returned to the academy with Ma Hongjun.
After they parted ways, Gu Rong appeared before Flender.
Surprised to see the Bone Douluo from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan standing before him at this hour, Flender awkwardly smiled and bowed slightly. "Ah, Bone Douluo, to what do I owe this late-night visit?"
Inwardly, Flender suspected that this had something to do with Ning Rongrong.
Gu Rong's raspy voice rang out, "You know that Rongrong is the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, don't you?"