Douluo Continent: The creation of Jixia Academy made Bibi Dong drool with envy.

Chapter 68 Joining the assassination organization, becoming an apprentice of Ake, and becoming Hidden Number Seven!

Time slipped away quietly amidst extreme pain and wondrous transformation.

Inside the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, Zhu Zhuqing's figure was already shrouded in the thick mist of milky white and crimson, making it impossible to see clearly.

One could only vaguely sense an increasingly powerful, and increasingly... sharp and profound aura, slowly brewing and gradually rising within the mist.

After Zhuge Liang had channeled the medicinal power of that strange herb...

He stood quietly on the shore, his expression calm and his gaze deep, as if he had already foreseen everything.

He knew that this test was both a near-death ordeal and a meteoric rise for Zhu Zhuqing.

The Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire is a rare treasure of heaven and earth; its spring water can not only temper the physical body but also cleanse the soul.

It can further stimulate the potential power of the martial spirit, and even... cause it to mutate and evolve.

Furthermore, with the assistance of that extraordinary immortal herb that combines the properties of various divine herbs, and the protection of the Ice and Fire Spirit-Protecting Elixir bestowed by the Dean…

As long as Zhu Zhuqing can get through this most difficult stage with her own willpower.

Then what awaits her is a complete transformation, a phoenix-like rebirth!

one day…

Two days…

Three days…

Three days and three nights have passed.

The energy fluctuations within the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire gradually subsided.

The thick fog began to slowly dissipate.

A slender and exquisite figure, yet exuding an aura completely different from before—colder, more profound, and more…dangerous.

It slowly emerged from the spring.

It was Zhu Zhuqing.

Although she still looked as aloof and stunningly beautiful as ever, her eyes had become even deeper and sharper.

It was as if it could see through all illusions and discern all flaws.

Her skin, tempered by the power of ice and fire, became even more translucent, shimmering with a strange luster, like the finest mutton fat jade.

more importantly.

The fluctuations of her soul power were several levels higher than they were three days ago.

It turns out... he has already reached the bottleneck of Soul Master, and is only one Soul Ring away from Soul Grandmaster.

And this is not the most important thing.

The most crucial thing is her martial spirit.

The ghost cat.

It seems that...an inexplicable...evolution has also occurred.

She will have to experience the specific changes herself to understand them.

But one thing is certain: she is now completely different from the down-and-out girl who just entered Jixia Academy three days ago.

When Zhu Zhuqing stepped back onto the shore, she felt the surging power within her body and the new insights emanating from the depths of her martial soul.

Her heart was filled with indescribable excitement and a trace of lingering fear.

The pain she endured in those three days and three nights was more than she had experienced in the previous ten years combined.

There were several times when she thought she was going to die and had to give up completely.

But whenever she teetered on the brink of despair, the resentment in her heart and the thirst for power, along with... the image of Dai Mubai's hypocritical face and the cruel fate of the Star Luo Empire that surfaced in her mind...

Each of these things would make her grit her teeth and force herself to get through it.

at last.

She succeeded.

She not only survived, but also gained... unprecedented power.

"Thank you so much...Teacher Zhuge!"

Zhu Zhuqing bowed deeply to the shore, her voice filled with heartfelt gratitude.

However, when she looked up, she found that Zhuge Liang was no longer on the shore.

In its place stood a stunningly beautiful woman dressed in fiery red, with icy eyes and a faint, cruel smile playing on her lips. It was none other than Ake, the vice-leader of the "Hidden" organization!
"you're awake?"

Ake looked at Zhu Zhuqing with a cold, emotionless tone, as if she were looking at a piece of raw jade waiting to be carved.

Or a weapon about to be stained with blood.

"You are…?"

Zhu Zhuqing looked at the red-haired woman in front of her, who exuded an extremely dangerous aura, and her heart skipped a beat, instinctively becoming wary.

She could sense that this woman's strength was absolutely... unfathomable, and might even be... no less than that of her mentor, Sima Yi.

"By order of the Dean, from today onwards, I... will be in charge of your 'cultivation' from now on."

A Ke was concise and to the point, directly stating his purpose.

"Dean?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing's heart stirred.

Could it be that the deity-like headmaster has already accepted him?
"Come with me."

Ake didn't explain further, but simply turned and walked in another direction of the valley.

Although Zhu Zhuqing was filled with doubts, she silently followed.

Ake led Zhu Zhuqing through a maze of twists and turns, passing through several hidden restrictions and formations.

Soon they arrived at an underground stronghold located deep in the back mountains of Jixia Academy, a place with a completely different style from the main buildings of the academy, filled with a solemn and mysterious atmosphere.

This is one of the temporary gathering places for the "Hidden" organization.

When Zhu Zhuqing stepped into this stronghold, she immediately felt a chilling killing intent.

And... a gaze filled with danger and inquiry.

She saw the Prince of Lanling, who wore a ghost mask and seemed to blend into the darkness.

They also saw Yuan Ge, who was manipulating a puppet with a calm and unwavering gaze.

And... there are several other members of the hidden organization whose auras are equally eerie, and who are clearly not good people.

"From today onwards, you are Hidden Number Seven."

Ake pointed at Zhu Zhuqing and announced to the others in the stronghold in the same cold tone.

"You will be responsible for her basic training and professional guidance."

"Yes, Deputy Commander."

The others responded in unison, their voices devoid of any emotion.

Zhu Zhuqing looked at the scene before her, which resembled a real assassin's lair, and at her companions who exuded a deadly aura.

My heart was filled with shock and... a strange excitement?

She knew that what awaited her would be even more brutal, and even more... suited to her training and studies.

Here, she will bid farewell to her past and transform into... a true... blade!
……

As for Zhu Zhuqing's joining and transformation, Yan Boshan, who was far away in the dean's quiet room, only glanced at her calmly and then paid no more attention.

For him, this was just a minor incident.

It was just an investment I made on a whim.

With the addition of Zhu Zhuqing, a supporting character in this story, and the successful evolution of her martial spirit, Yan Boshan once again clearly felt...

A surge of energy, neither too large nor too small, yet incredibly pure, merged into the core of the Ark.

better than nothing.

What he's looking forward to even more now is the official start of the event...

The All-Continent Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academies.

That was the true feast that could draw the attention of the entire continent, stir up the winds and clouds, and allow him to reap a great harvest of fortune...

"The Spirit Hall's golden generation, the elites from various academies, and those lurking demons and monsters in the shadows..."

Yan Boshan's lips curled into a meaningful smile.

"I'm really looking forward to it... How many surprises will you guys bring me?"

"Or rather... how much nourishment can it provide me?"

(End of this chapter)