Douluo Continent: The Ruler of Time, Reigning Supreme

Chapter 34 Two Years
Following Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu, a pair of almost identical twin sisters with long, light blue hair stood up, hand in hand, their voices synchronized, clear and melodious:
"Lan Susu, six years old, martial spirit hair, soul power level eight."

"Lan Luoluo, six years old, her martial soul is also hair, and her soul power is level eight."

Hair-based martial soul? This peculiar martial soul also aroused some whispers.

Yin Chen listened quietly, and when the names and martial souls of Dai Huabin, Zhu Lu, and the Lan sisters were announced, a barely perceptible ripple finally appeared in his calm eyes.

'Dai Huabin, Zhu Lu, Lan Susu, Lan Luoluo… I never imagined that the future elites of Shrek Academy would become my classmates.'

However, he quickly came to terms with it.

Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu come from two of the most prestigious ducal families in the Star Luo Empire. They are about the same age as him, so it is only natural that they entered this top-notch royal academy. They have not yet obtained their first soul ring, and their soul power level is their innate soul power.

Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo will be able to obtain the city lord's recommendation letter to enter Shrek Academy in the future, which obviously means they have a strong background in the Star Luo Empire.

Such is the reality of this world. Powerful martial spirits often rely on bloodline inheritance. While geniuses may occasionally emerge from among the common people, the majority of soul masters, especially high-level soul masters, come from soul master families and major sects.

The theory of bloodline is a stark truth here.

Soon, it was Yin Chen's turn, who was sitting in the back row.

He slowly stood up and, under the watchful eyes of the entire class, calmly began to speak:
"Yin Chen, six years old, martial soul: Ruler of Time, soul power level twelve."

The moment the words "Level 12" were uttered, the entire classroom fell into a deathly silence.

All the children, including Dai Huabin who had previously looked arrogant, were filled with shock and disbelief.

Six years old, level twelve?

This means that he not only possesses innate full soul power, but has also successfully absorbed his first soul ring.

This is truly remarkable among the freshmen who are still striving to reach Level 10.

A look of "I knew it" flashed in Teacher Zhou Cheng's eyes, and he valued Yin Chen even more.

Yin Chen ignored the shocked, curious, and even slightly jealous gazes and sat down calmly.

He knew that in this academy, in this class that gathered the future nobles and elites of the empire, his academy life was destined to be anything but peaceful.

Two years have passed in the blink of an eye. On the tree-lined path of the Star Luo Royal Junior Soul Master Academy, Yin Chen, surrounded by several little girls, has become a regular sight.

Yin Chen has grown a bit taller, but he still has his signature short silver-white hair and calm, shimmering gold eyes. However, he has lost much of his childishness, replaced by a composure and restraint far beyond his years.

The soul power emanating from his body had already reached level twenty-four.

Such a cultivation speed is astonishing in the entire junior academy.

At that moment, three little girls were chattering around him.

On the left are the inseparable sisters, Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo.

Two years have passed, and the twins have grown even more beautiful. Their long, light blue hair is styled into neat buns, and their personalities remain as lively and cheerful as two little larks.

They were practically the most popular girls in the academy, easily getting along with other students of the same age thanks to their cute looks and cheerful personalities.

But the one they were most attached to was always Yin Chen.

"Brother Yinchen, I think I'm starting to get a feel for that soul power micro-control technique you taught me yesterday." Lan Susu gestured excitedly.

"Me too, me too, I feel like I have more precise control over my hair now."

Lan Luoluo quickly echoed, her big eyes sparkling as she looked at Yin Chen with admiration.

To Yin Chen's right was a spirited young girl with short, golden hair and a sharp, tailored outfit.

Her eyebrows and eyes bore a striking resemblance to Xu Jiujiu's; she was none other than Xu Yun, the youngest daughter of the current Xingluo Emperor, Xu Jiawei.

As the third direct descendant of the Star Luo royal family to awaken the Star Crown Martial Soul in recent decades, she was deeply loved, but her personality was not at all like that of a princess. Instead, she was a tomboy since childhood.

Xu Yun is one year younger than Yin Chen. Because of her aunt Xu Jiujiu, she had known Yin Chen for a long time.

Since Yin Chen enrolled, with his absolute strength and... well, to some extent, thanks to Xu Jiujiu's occasional care, he quickly subdued most of the proud and arrogant boys in his grade and even the upper grades, becoming a popular figure in the academy that no one dared to mess with. Xu Yun then set his sights on him.

In her words:
“I’m going to join the army and become a general someday. I’ll have to see how you make those arrogant guys submit.”

Yin Chen was quite helpless about this.

What could he say?
Are you suggesting that the main strength of this little princess comes from her powerful fists, plus the invisible intimidation created by her aunt's occasional visits?
But out of respect for the young rich woman Xu Jiujiu, he acquiesced to Xu Yun's following, treating it as taking a curious child to experience life and letting her indulge in the feeling of a big sister commanding her little brother.

Here Xu Yun stood with his hands on his hips, giving his comments in a condescending and old-fashioned manner:

"Yin Chen, you were too lenient with those older students who were being provocative yesterday. If it were me, I would have made them run a hundred laps around the track."

Her demeanor drew nods from a chubby-faced little boy of similar age standing next to them, his eyes filled with admiration.

This little boy is Dai Huabin's younger brother, Dai Luoli. For some reason, he became Xu Yun's number one sycophant, spending all his time around Xu Yun, showing concern for her well-being, serving her tea and water, and enjoying himself immensely.

Speaking of Dai Huabin, the eldest son of the White Tiger Duke, he is undoubtedly Yin Chen's biggest "opponent" in the past two years.

Dai Huabin's talent was equally astonishing. In just two years, his soul power had reached level 20, which was absolutely top-tier.

However, his pride was shattered by Yin Chen over the past two years.

Seventeen times in total!
Dai Huabin challenged Yin Chen seventeen times.

He tried everything from simple fists and kicks to using soul skills and tactical maneuvers.

But without exception, the result was defeat.

What Dai Huabin found even more unacceptable was that in all seventeen battles, he couldn't even force out Yin Chen's mysterious and unpredictable first soul skill.

Yin Chen neutralized all of his attacks with just his ability to manipulate air currents using the Wind of Time, his talent for foreseeing the future, his solid foundation in soul power, and his combat awareness.

"Forced him to unleash his first soul skill."

This has become almost an obsession for Dai Huabin over the past two years.

He failed time and time again, yet he launched challenge after challenge, his eyes filled with growing resentment and stubbornness.

Aside from not yet trying to use the Soul Fusion Technique with Zhu Lu, he had exhausted almost every method.

(End of this chapter)