Douluo Continent: The Ruler of Time, Reigning Supreme

Chapter 41 Yin Chen's Thoughts
He deeply felt Xia Die's breakthrough, and it was indeed something to be happy about.

While the main body's performance was somewhat lackluster, rising from level twelve to level twenty-four in two years was astonishing in the outside world, but it paled in comparison to Xia Die's rocket-like speed.

But he felt no jealousy or anxiety, because Xia Die was him, and he was Xia Die.

As long as no unforeseen events occur along the way, the power of the Holy Spirit Church will surely be used by him in the future.

Xia Die's reputation within the Holy Spirit Cult is growing daily. With her status as the Holy Maiden of Death, Ye Xishui's support, and her terrifying talent and Golden Descendant physique that crush all her peers, even many elders and retainers at the Title Douluo level treat her with utmost respect.

This status is incomparable to his current so-called zenith in this junior soul master academy.

However, Dugu Bo's appearance still surprised him somewhat.

“Dugu Bo… I never expected that even he would be chosen by the True Blood of Ten Thousand Industries and resurrected in this era.”

Yin Chen murmured to himself.

Old Poison Master himself, an ordinary Title Douluo, may not be considered top-tier in the Holy Spirit Cult where powerful figures abound, but the secrets he knows are priceless.

Eyes of ice and fire.

Yin Chen knew very well that the treasure land was in Sunset Forest.

But the exact location? In the vast forest, without precise guidance, it's like looking for a needle in a haystack.

If we could obtain the exact location directly through Dugu Bo, it would undoubtedly save countless hours of searching, and more importantly, it would minimize the risk of alerting the enemy.

"Making such a fuss is too much; it might attract the attention of the Haotian Sect..."

Yin Chen's gaze narrowed slightly.

Moreover, he was even more wary of that being who resided high in the realm of gods.

If he could, Yin Chen would never want to personally set foot in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

Who knows if that sea god, who is not exactly magnanimous, left any secret backup plans or surveillance there?
Huo Yuhao will be able to come and go freely in the future, picking immortal herbs as if he were in an empty place, because he is the chosen one of destiny, the son-in-law chosen by the God King and an important pawn for the future.

But Yin Chen is not.

Those magical herbs were indeed incredibly effective and greatly benefited him.

But to expose oneself to the possible gaze of that God-King for the sake of some immortal herbs is a risk that is completely disproportionate to the reward.

Given Tang San's high regard for the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, Yin Chen had every reason to believe that it was very likely under the indirect surveillance of the God King.

After all, not only was there a poison array set up by Tang San, the Sea God, but the medicine and poison chapters of the Xuan Tian Bao Lu were also left there, waiting for a destined person.

Yin Chen didn't believe there wasn't something fishy going on.

"Therefore, even if I want the immortal herb, I absolutely cannot go myself."

Yin Chen made a decision.

The risk is too high, and the losses outweigh the gains.

Dugu Bo, on the other hand, is a perfect candidate.

He was the first owner of the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, so it was perfectly legitimate and only right for him to retrieve his own possessions.

Even if it is discovered, the blame will mainly fall on Dugu Bo.

Given the relationship between Tang San and Dugu Bo, it is highly likely that Dugu Bo will successfully obtain the immortal herb.

"The key is how to subtly guide Dugu Bo through the butterfly, so that he 'voluntarily' remembers and is willing to return to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye, and 'share' what he has gained..." Yin Chen pondered silently.

Xia Die holds a transcendent position within the Holy Spirit Cult, but directly ordering a titled Douluo-level retainer to do personal business, especially to explore such an important treasure land, still requires a strategic approach.

Perhaps we could start from the angle of 'the vitality contained in the immortal herb allows the Nirvana Corpse to avoid devouring the vitality of living people'?
Nirvana corpses are all dead, and they are born with a thirst for the life force of the living. If they do not absorb the life force of the living for a long time, they will become weak and eventually die again.

Even though Dugu Bo lived a second life as a Nirvana Corpse, he didn't want to die easily. After all, one of the prerequisites for being chosen by the True Blood of Myriad Causes was having obsessions and resentment before death.

Dugu Bo was clearly the same; although he was both righteous and wicked, he did not want to indiscriminately consume the lives of innocent people.

During this time, he ate the life force of the soul beasts in the Demon Forest to satisfy his hunger.

If there were a way for Nirvana Corpses to survive without harming the living, many Nirvana Corpses would be willing to do so.

"No need to rush. Even without the immortal herbs, I can still ascend to the throne."

Under the starry sky, Yin Chen gently exhaled, the night breeze ruffling the silver hair on his forehead.

The immortal herb was merely an aid; even without it, he would eventually ascend to the supreme throne.

Three years have passed in the blink of an eye.

His career at the Star Luo Royal Junior Soul Master Academy is about to come to an end.

Yin Chen is now an eleven-year-old boy.

He had grown much taller, shedding some of his childishness, and his features had become clearer and sharper.

His short, silver-white hair still stood out, making his golden eyes appear even deeper and more composed.

Although he is still young, the composure he exudes when he is silent already makes people dare not underestimate him.

His soul power cultivation has steadily improved over the past three years, climbing from level 24 to level 38.

When he broke through the level 30 mark, it was still Nebula Douluo Manyi who personally escorted him to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt down his third spirit ring—a spirit ring that was nearly seven thousand years old, thus fixing his spirit ring configuration at yellow, purple, and purple.

Although it can't compare to the terrifying combination of two purple and one black on Xia Die's side, it is still astonishing at his age, enough to crush most so-called geniuses.

These three years of college life were peaceful yet eventful.

His daily life consisted mainly of practicing meditation, attending classes, and traveling with a few familiar people.

Xu Yun remains the same tomboy princess with boundless energy and a dream of joining the army, yet she always unconsciously shows a degree of dependence and trust in front of Yin Chen.

The twin sisters Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo have long been Yin Chen's most steadfast fans. Their personalities remain lively and cheerful, and their soul power cultivation has steadily increased to level twenty-seven, making them outstanding control-type soul masters in the academy.

Dai Huabin, the eldest son of the White Tiger Duke, remains Yin Chen's main "opponent" in the academy.

Over the past three years, he has challenged Yin Chen no less than dozens of times, but without exception, he has always been defeated.

Despite repeated defeats, he persevered, a tenacity that even earned him a degree of respect from Yin Chen.

Although Dai Huabin still considers surpassing Yin Chen as his goal, his eyes now hold less of the initial contempt and hostility, and more respect for the strong.

He also broke through to level 30, but it happened a little later, and his level was still lower than Yin Chen's.

He harbored a strong determination, firmly believing that if he and Zhu Lu used the Martial Soul Fusion Technique "Netherworld White Tiger," they would definitely be able to defeat Yin Chen.

However, it was already unfair for two against one, and using a martial soul fusion technique would be an even more dishonorable victory. This pride belonging to the eldest son of the White Tiger Duke prevented him from ever putting this idea into practice.

(End of this chapter)