In the sea of fire, the image of the Vermilion Bird interwove with the towering Baizhang Azure Dragon behind Yuchen, both hovering majestically above his head!
With the fusion of dragon might and Suzaku's blazing divine power, one half of Shrek Academy roared with thunder and dragon silhouettes, while the other half blazed like an inferno, radiating searing heat that scorched the air!
Under this overwhelming pressure, all the spirit beasts within the nearby forest grove prostrated themselves, their bodies trembling uncontrollably in submission!
Even the flying-type soul beasts within the canopy dropped from the sky one after another, bowing instinctively in Yuchen's direction—reverent as if in pilgrimage!
Far beyond, within the vast Star Dou Great Forest—the heartland of soul beasts across the Heaven Dou Empire—the same was true. All trembled beneath the oppressive might, save for two beings: a towering Mountain Titan Giant Ape and a soul beast with the body of a snake and head of a bull, both raising their eyes toward Shrek Academy.
"These two auras… possess imperial pressure!"
"And they both appeared at once—connected to that human child. This person might truly become the future ruler of the continent!"
"Sister Xiao Wu, be careful."
The Serpent-Bull soul beast, the Sky Bull Python, spoke in solemn tones again.
Hearing this, the massive Titan Giant Ape nodded heavily.
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All across the Douluo Continent, soul beasts were in a frenzy due to the awakening of the twin divine spirits—and human sects were no exception!
Within the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Patriarch Yu Yuan and the clan elders turned to look toward Shrek Academy, their faces overtaken by disbelief.
"This is clearly Xiaochen's martial soul!"
"But what about the other aura? That mysterious force—the pressure it releases is equal to Xiaochen's Azure Dragon!"
"Moreover… it carries the same bloodline resonance as Xiaochen himself!"
Clad in a robe of blue and gold, Yu Yuan narrowed his eyes toward the distant Shrek Academy. As he finished speaking, nine spirit rings surged beneath his feet—his body blasting into the sky as he flew straight toward the academy.
The Azure Dragon Martial Soul alone had been world-shaking—now the Vermilion Bird manifested as well. Even as a Titled Douluo, Yu Yuan could not sit still.
He had to witness it with his own eyes!
"Monstrous… truly monstrous!"
"Again, the source of these visions is the young master!"
The other elders and clan consuls were in utter awe, their mouths agape.
Though they didn't hold the same strength as Yu Yuan, they could feel the innate connection between Yuchen and the awakened Suzaku Martial Soul—undeniably tied to his bloodline!
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In the Jialuo Empire, a group of white-robed elders and a few younger disciples hurried toward the Heaven Dou Empire, glancing at the sky filled with divine light, brows furrowed in worry.
They were dispatched by Wan Long—the patriarch of the Dark Iron Anchored Dragon Clan!
"We must accelerate. This child's talent far surpasses what we anticipated."
"He must be eliminated before he matures into something uncontrollable!"
Sensing the Azure Dragon and Vermilion Bird martial spirits converging overhead, the elders' expressions turned cold. A murderous intent flashed in their eyes as spirit power surged within them.
Without hesitation, they shot toward Shrek Academy at full speed!
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At Shrek Academy, under the combined pressure of the Azure Dragon and Vermilion Bird Martial Souls, every person present was forced to the ground!
Even the weaker parents, unable to withstand such pressure, were shaking all over, soaked in cold sweat, and collapsed from sheer spiritual shock!
Even Spirit Douluo-level Flander and Zao Wou-Ki, both experienced and powerful, felt their expressions twist in astonishment!
"What kind of monster is this boy?!"
"Twelve years old, twenty-third rank—and not just twin spirits, but each one is of emperor-level lineage!"
"Just one of these martial spirits would be enough to dominate a battlefield!"
The academy teachers, Flander, and Zao Wou-Ki all gazed up at the overlapping forms of the Azure Dragon and Vermilion Bird behind Yuchen, shock etched deep into their faces.
Yu Xiaogang, Xiao Wu, and the others were also stunned. Until now, they had only witnessed Yuchen using the Azure Dragon Martial Soul. The Vermilion Bird was a completely new revelation!
"Why does his martial spirit exert such overwhelming bloodline suppression over mine?!"
"It's as if my Evil Fire Phoenix is a foot soldier before a sovereign king!"
Beside Flender, Ma Hongjun's face was pale. Just breathing under the Vermilion Bird's might made his chest feel tight and his body heavy.
His martial soul, the Evil Fire Phoenix, trembled under the ancestral bloodline pressure of the Vermilion Bird—king of all avian spirits.
"Suzaku Martial Soul perfectly complements the Azure Dragon Martial Soul."
Yuchen's expression was calm as he quietly withdrew both martial spirits into his body with a thought.
The pressure lifted instantly. Everyone present let out a collective breath.
The gathered parents and students, already weakened, fainted from the overwhelming shock after the martial spirits vanished.
Their spiritual fortitude was insufficient for such a spectacle. It was natural for them to collapse under such psychological and spiritual pressure!
Some would likely remain dazed for a long time.
"Teacher, do I qualify now?"
With his martial soul dissipated, Yuchen stepped forward to face the academy teachers.
"Twelve years old, twenty-third rank, and twin martial souls!"
"A monster among monsters!"
"Welcome to Shrek Academy!"
Flander and the entire teaching staff quickly regained their composure, smiles lighting up their faces as they officially welcomed him.
"Hello, I'm Zhu Zhuqing, 13 years old, sixteenth-rank agility-type soul master. Martial Soul—Ghost Cat."
"Hello, I'm Ning Rongrong, 13 years old, fifteenth-rank auxiliary-type soul master. Martial Soul—Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!"
One cold and elegant, the other refined and noble—two young girls walked up to Yuchen, extending their right hands.
"Yuchen," he replied, calmly shaking their hands in return.
"Great god!"
"I'm Oscar! Thirteen years old, seventeenth-rank food-type auxiliary soul master."
"You're so cool! You're part of Shrek now, so we're brothers! Want to try my sausage?"
"Oscar! Put that stinky sausage away! You dare offend the Great God? I won't forgive you! Great God, I'm Ma Hongjun, thirteen years old, sixteenth-rank assault-type soul master, Martial Soul—Evil Fire Phoenix!"
"My name's Dai Mubai. Fourteen years old, eighteenth-rank battle-type soul master. Martial Soul—White Tiger with Evil Eyes."
After Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong greeted him, the boisterous trio—Ma Hongjun, Oscar, and Dai Mubai—also stepped forward to greet Yuchen, their faces filled with admiration.
The strength Yuchen had just demonstrated utterly convinced them.
After all, in the world of Douluo, power reigns supreme!
"Alright. Let's head into the academy."
Yu Xiaogang looked at the group of youths and shook his head with a faint smile.
With that, everyone followed him, stepping together into Shrek Academy.