After enlightening Yu Xiaogang, Yu Chen's mind became like a living scripture of the Wonderful Hand Rejuvenation Technique. As the second stage unfolded, it manifested into a radiant glow brimming with immense vitality that surged into his body.
As this radiant energy entered Yu Chen's meridians, he could keenly feel the Wonderful Hand Rejuvenation Technique advancing another step!
His healing proficiency and resistance against negative statuses significantly intensified!
Now, with just the activation of the second level of Rejuvenation, any standard injury could be instantly cured by Yu Chen!
His detoxification abilities evolved in parallel—gradually reaching the apex of this continent's healing arts.
Moreover, through the effect of Wonderful Hand Rejuvenation, Yu Chen now possessed complete recognition of all known elixirs across the Douluo Continent!
Elixirs were rarer than even the soul bones—each one a divine treasure coveted by empires!
Due to their rarity, even titled Douluo might fail to identify them at a glance.
But with Wonderful Hand Rejuvenation, Yu Chen could now identify, analyze, and categorize elixirs at a glance—each herb's soul essence transparent to him!
Just as Yu Chen mastered the second phase of Rejuvenation, Yu Xiaogang led him back to Shrek Academy's main gate.
Seeing the two return, all present turned their gazes toward them.
Among them, Liu Erlong's eyes were red, teardrops still clinging to the corners—clearly, she had wept moments earlier.
Buzz!
After returning, Yu Xiaogang's soul power surged as he summoned his martial spirit!
Martial Spirit – Golden Holy Dragon!
"Erlong, look!"
"I'm not a waste anymore!"
"I finally have the power to stand beside you!"
With a trembling voice, Yu Xiaogang stepped before Liu Erlong, pointing at the golden dragon soul behind him, trying to smile through glistening eyes.
Though the corners of his mouth curved upward, his tears flowed freely—each drop releasing years of repression!
Ever since awakening his flawed spirit, his life had plummeted into despair. Learning Liu Erlong was from the same bloodline only worsened his isolation. He dared not even stand beside her.
But Yu Chen was right—what did worldly judgment matter compared to the sacrifice of a woman's two decades?
With Yu Chen's divine empowerment, his so-called "waste" spirit had evolved into a being surpassing even the legendary Grade-9 Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.
He, Yu Xiaogang, had no more reason to hide!
"..."
"Xiao Gang, I never cared about whether you could protect me."
"As long as you're by my side, that's enough."
"I waited twenty years, and now… I finally waited for you."
Liu Erlong's voice trembled as she stared at the radiant dragon behind Yu Xiaogang. Tears streamed down as she stepped forward and embraced him tightly.
"Xiao Chen, this is all thanks to you."
"Without your intervention, your brother might have lived in fear until old age—never daring to face it."
Flender smiled with warmth as he watched the reunion. He walked over to Yu Chen, tone laced with appreciation.
He knew it well—Yu Xiaogang's martial soul evolution and emotional transformation were all tied to Yu Chen's divine intervention!
Yu Chen simply nodded, watching the heartfelt scene before him, choosing silence over words.
...
Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong held each other for several minutes before returning to the moment.
Ahem!
"I'd like to introduce Liu Erlong, an eighty-first rank Contra. From today forward, she will be a teacher at Shrek Academy. Address her as Teacher Erlong."
Yu Xiaogang cleared his throat, realizing everyone's attention, and officially introduced Liu Erlong.
"Teacher Erlong!"
At his words, Tang San, Dai Mubai, and the others saluted in unison.
"Hello! I've heard much about your exploits in the Soto Great Spirit Arena. With your talent, being called 'Little Monsters' is no exaggeration!"
"By the way, Fred mentioned applying to register Shrek Academy as a formal advanced academy. I thought it better to merge my Blue Tyrant Academy directly! I'm no administrator, after all."
"Hm? You must be Yu Chen—'Nine Heavens Azure Dragon', right?"
Liu Erlong smiled, wiping away her tears before her gaze fell on Yu Chen.
"Yes, this is Xiao Chen—Shrek's strongest student."
"My martial soul only evolved because of him."
Before Yu Chen could respond, Yu Xiaogang proudly spoke.
"Oh?"
"Xiao Chen's reputation has reached every corner of the empire, but I've never seen him fight in person."
"How about this—I'll let a few of my academy's finest students spar with him!"
Raising an eyebrow, Liu Erlong turned and gestured, calling out three young cultivators.
Huang Yuan – Age 23, Rank 35 Assault Type, Martial Spirit: Lone Wolf!
Crimson Pearl – Age 21, Rank 35 Support Type, Martial Spirit: Healing Scepter!
Jingling – Age 22, Rank 35 Agility Type, Martial Spirit: Skeleton!
These were elite disciples of Blue Tyrant Academy—each possessing formidable potential.
Though Yu Chen's name echoed far and wide, Liu Erlong had only heard of his deeds—never witnessed them herself.
"Teacher Erlong, asking your students to spar with Brother Chen… isn't that a bit unfair?"
Seeing Liu Erlong ready her students for battle, Ma Hongjun and the others exchanged odd glances, barely holding back laughter.
They knew Yu Chen's strength too well—three Rank-35 Soul Venerables were like children before him. Hadn't he dismantled the entire Emperor Team by himself?
Their concern wasn't for Yu Chen—it was for the embarrassment awaiting the Blue Tyrant students!
"Relax. They're older than Xiao Chen, and they won't go all out."
"It's just a sparring match. I want to see this 'prodigy' for myself."
Liu Erlong replied calmly. She had only heard of the victory at the Soto Arena; she hadn't seen the overwhelming battle herself.
She mistook the group's warning for fear that her students might outmatch Yu Chen.
"..."
Hearing this, Ma Hongjun and the others could only look at each other and smother their grins.
"Well, since my sister-in-law insists, let's begin."
Before they could reply, Yu Chen stepped forward, his gaze steady as spirit energy gathered around him.
"Be careful. Don't hurt Xiao Chen."
Liu Erlong blushed at the words "sister-in-law," her expression softening, and gave her students a gentle reminder.
Swish!
At her signal, the three students quickly stepped forward, martial spirits flaring as they took their stances before Yu Chen.
"Kid, if it's too much, we can go one at a time…"
Huang Yuan, the leader, released his martial spirit and gave Yu Chen a solemn glance.
"No need. Come at me together."
Before he could finish, Yu Chen smiled faintly and shook his head—his spirit power surging like a tide.
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