Douluo Continent: The Eternal Dawn

Chapter 90 Champion Rewards
The disappearance of the strange phenomena in the sky naturally signifies the retreat of the powerful enemy.

Neither the students of Shrek Academy nor the residents of Shrek City actually felt much panic due to the previous events.

With the powerful figures of the Sea God Pavilion guarding the area, there is probably no safer place on the original Douluo Continent than Shrek City. Even after the beast tide launched a hundred years ago by the Beast God Di Tian himself, leading a large number of ferocious beasts, Shrek City still stood firm.

For the people who originally belonged to the three kingdoms of Douluo Continent, Shrek City has become a spiritual symbol.

Inside the office of the vice dean of the Martial Soul Department's outer academy, Ye Xixuan turned his gaze from outside the window and saw Zhang Lexuan gracefully sitting down in the chair behind the desk.

In contrast, the Lan sisters, Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo, appeared unusually awkward in front of Zhang Lexuan.

Although Zhang Lexuan looks young, her position as the vice dean of the Spirit Department is, to some extent, proof of her strength. According to Shrek Academy's tradition, only Title Douluo-level powerhouses can serve as the deans of both the Spirit Department and the Spirit Guidance Department.

Even the vice dean must have at least the cultivation level of a Soul Douluo.

The younger Zhang Lexuan appears, the more it proves her amazing talent and potential.

In contrast, Ye Xixuan acted much more casually, sitting down on the sofa to the side without a care in the world.

Zhang Lexuan's vice dean's office was actually Cai Meier's former office. Now that Cai Meier has been promoted to dean of the Martial Soul Department, she naturally took Yan Shaozhe's place, so she simply vacated the space for Zhang Lexuan.

The office spans over 200 square meters, with minimal ornate decorations; its overall style leans towards rustic elegance. Rows of bookshelves occupy at least half the space, each filled with a rich collection of books.

Zhang Lexuan crossed her hands to support her fair chin, first giving Ye Xixuan a meaningful glance before turning her attention to the Lan sisters.

"Please sit down as well."

"Dean Zhang, we can just stand."

The Lan sisters, Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo, blushed and bowed slightly to Zhang Lexuan, saying in unison.

The Lan sisters' behavior was in stark contrast to Ye Xixuan's, but little did they know that Ye Xixuan had privately been defiant towards this Vice Dean Zhang.

Zhang Lexuan, always easygoing, didn't force the two and nodded. A large sapphire ring on her right index finger flashed, and two red pouches appeared in her hand.

These two skins also appear to be soul tools, with many strange patterns engraved on them, and subtle soul power fluctuations can be faintly felt.

However, compared to the metal box that originally contained Tang Ya's 30,000-year-old Ghost King Vine right arm bone, these two skin bags are obviously much simpler, and their effect of isolating soul power fluctuations is not as good.

Ye Xixuan wasn't particularly surprised, as he had already guessed their champion's reward.

With a wave of her right hand, Zhang Lexuan sent the two skins into the hands of the Lan sisters, Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo.

"Given your outstanding performance in the freshman assessment, the academy has decided to grant you this reward as an exception. Open it and take a look; this is the most precious prize the academy has given to freshmen in at least three hundred years."

The Lan sisters instinctively untied the ropes on the pouches, and two purple lights emerged from them without warning, hovering silently in front of them.

They were two exquisitely small bones, looking exactly alike, each only the length of a palm, emitting a faint purple glow. The intense fluctuations of soul power made the air in the entire office seem thicker, a strange sensation that the two sisters were experiencing for the first time.

"This...this is a soul bone?!" Upon closer inspection, both Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo stared in shock.

Unlike the higher-quality ten-thousand-year soul bones, these two soul bones are not complete, which is a typical characteristic of thousand-year soul bones.

The more complete a soul bone is, and the closer it is to the original skeletal shape of a human soul master, the higher its quality is usually. Tang Ya's 30,000-year-old Ghost King Vine right arm bone is completely different from the two soul bones in front of her.

But regardless, the rarity and preciousness of soul bones are beyond doubt.

“That’s right, these two soul bones are the prize for winning your freshman assessment.” Zhang Lexuan smiled slightly and introduced them to the two sisters: “These are a pair of soul bones for both arms, from the same soul beast, the Wisteria, a plant-type soul beast with nine thousand years of cultivation. Normally, the chance of the same soul beast dropping two soul bones is even smaller, and these kinds of soul bones are also called companion soul bones. If fused by the same soul master, they usually gain a greater amplification effect. Considering your martial soul fusion skills, the academy specially selected these two soul bones for you. The attributes of Wisteria not only match your martial souls, but the characteristics of companion soul bones are also very likely to enhance the power of your martial soul fusion skills.”

Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo exchanged a glance. These two soul bones were even more precious to them than some ten-thousand-year soul bones.

However, the two sisters knew very well that their victory in this freshman assessment was mainly due to Ye Xixuan's abilities. They then simultaneously looked at Ye Xixuan, who was sitting on the sofa nearby.

"team leader……"

"No need to refuse, this was originally a reward that the academy prepared especially for you." Before Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo could say anything more, Ye Xixuan stated his attitude in advance.

"Moreover, the attributes of these two soul bones are not suitable for me at all."

Zhang Lexuan spoke up at this moment.

"Please accept these. The academy will provide other rewards for Ye Xixuan. These two skins, which can conceal soul power fluctuations, are also given to you. Once you return, you must complete the fusion with them as soon as possible. You must also keep the matter of obtaining the soul bone reward a secret from the academy. You should understand the principle that 'a common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime.' Alright, you can go back now."

After carefully putting away the soul bone, Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo bowed respectfully to Zhang Lexuan before leaving the office.

However, the look in their eyes when they looked at Ye Xixuan before they left clearly contained a different kind of emotion.

Ultimately, the reason they were able to receive such a precious reward was because they were fortunate enough to team up with Ye Xixuan. The two sisters deeply cherished this kindness and were determined to repay it in the future.

After Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo left, Zhang Lexuan carefully examined Ye Xixuan again.

Ye Xixuan used to be so innocent and so attached to her. But only a few years have passed, and now he is getting along with girls his own age with increasing ease.

This sense of disparity left Zhang Lexuan with a strange feeling, as if the child she had raised with such care wanted to gradually become independent and leave her.

Ye Xixuan immediately felt extremely uneasy, sensing immense pressure from Zhang Lexuan's gentle and calm gaze.

He quickly sat up straight, chuckled awkwardly, and took the initiative to bring up the topic.

"Sister Lexuan, what reward did the academy give me?"

"The reward is with me, come and get it yourself." Gazing into Ye Xixuan's eyes, Zhang Lexuan's red lips parted slightly, and she suddenly said as if possessed.

Ye Xixuan stood up and hesitated for a moment, as if he had made up his mind, before walking quickly toward Zhang Lexuan.

At this moment, Zhang Lexuan couldn't help but feel a pang of panic as she watched Ye Xixuan walk up to her. However, her expression remained completely calm, revealing only the unique charm of a mature woman in her bright eyes.

Having witnessed his senior sister's performance, Ye Xixuan suddenly felt an innate understanding. He bent down and whispered warmly in her ear, "Dean Zhang, where's my reward?"

Zhang Lexuan suddenly turned her head to look at Ye Xixuan. She felt completely unfamiliar with Ye Xixuan in front of her. The way he addressed her made her feel strange. Her pretty face flushed slightly and she pursed her red lips.

"Xi Xuan, you've really gone astray."

"Dean Zhang, I want a reward." Seeing his senior sister's rare shy appearance, Ye Xixuan couldn't help but feel a surge of warmth in his heart, and his blood rushed to his head.

As time passed, dusk enveloped the entire Shrek City.

Inside the office of the vice dean of the Martial Soul Department of the Outer Academy, the curtains by the transparent crystal floor-to-ceiling window had been drawn at some point.

Through the light and shadow, two figures could be vaguely seen, one in front of the other, close together. The person in front had long, flowing hair, and her soft, delicate body turned her head at an astonishing angle to face the person behind her.

(End of this chapter)