Douluo Continent: The Holy Evil Emperor

After leaving the Sea God Pavilion, Ye Qing strolled along the paths of Sea God Island with a smile on his face, occasionally reaching out to brush against the blooming flowers by the roadside.

He was in a great mood. The improvement brought about by condensing the Yin-Yang Soul Core was so great that it almost transformed him. He was now like a mortal who had obtained a divine artifact. He knew that the power of this artifact was earth-shattering, but he still needed to explore it slowly.

And coincidentally, he already had plenty of time.

He will have plenty of time to explore and develop his strengths. He has already successfully forged a path, and all that remains is to use time to make that path deeper and wider.

As for Shrek Academy, he no longer needs to be as wary as before. He had already achieved this level of success in the early stages of Tang San's dog training, and now he can announce his departure from seclusion.

"If only this were in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, I could instantly transform Yin and Yang into Chaos and become an Emperor!" Ye Qing couldn't help but fantasize. However, the Douluo Continent ultimately did not support such a heaven-defying operation, so he could only think about it in his heart.

He has now achieved a balance of Yin and Yang, and further improvement can be focused on the path of time and space.

In the Douluo Continent, the simplest way to grow stronger is to kill a soul beast with corresponding abilities and then absorb its soul ring and soul bone—a method that is extremely simple and brutal.

It is possible to figure it out on your own, but it will be much more difficult.

However, Ye Qing didn't care. He believed that his comprehension was quite good, and he could be considered one of the top tiers. In addition, human soul masters in Douluo Continent naturally had a comprehension that was countless times higher than that of soul beasts.

Both Di Tian and the Evil Eye Tyrant could forge their own spacetime abilities through sheer strength, so why shouldn't Ye Qing?

My sword, Ye Qing's, has never been ineffective!

However, after a long period of seclusion, Ye Qing also wanted to take a break for a while. The process of condensing the Yin-Yang Soul Core was just too damn tedious. Now, as he strolled in the sun, he even felt like he was in another world.

This is definitely detrimental to cultivation.

Lost in thought, Ye Qing arrived at Zhang Lexuan's residence, only to find that Zhang Lexuan was not home.

"She went out to take on a mission from the inspection team? That doesn't make sense. If Le Xuan went to take on a mission, then when I suggested coming to find her earlier, the teacher should have reminded me." Ye Qing stroked his chin thoughtfully.

Could it be that Moon forgot?

Probably not.

Life in the inner courtyard was quite monotonous, so where would Zhang Lexuan be at this time?

Ye Qing looked up at the sky and estimated that it was around 3 p.m., so he could go and check out the Soul Fighting Zone.

Without hesitation, Ye Qing changed direction and slowly walked towards the Soul Fighting Zone.

Anyway, he just wants to relax right now, so there's no need to rush over. Enjoying this long-lost sense of ease is a good idea.

Poseidon Island wasn't very big, and Ye Qing quickly arrived at the Soul Battle Zone in the inner courtyard, where he was immediately stopped by the guards at the entrance.

"During this special period, the Soul Fighting Zone is not open during these hours. Please leave now and come back another time," the guard replied sternly after glancing at the inner academy badge on Ye Qing's chest.

Ye Qing's face showed a knowing look as he replied, "My name is Ye Qing. I'm here to find someone. Is Zhang Lexuan inside?"

After hesitating for a moment, the guard nodded.

"Could you please inform her? I need to speak with Zhang Lexuan. Just tell her my name, and she'll come out to see me." Ye Qing smiled slightly, perfectly embodying politeness and elegance.

The guards were just doing their duty; there's no need to give them a hard time over such a small matter. That doesn't make you look cool; it just makes you seem incompetent.

Seeing Ye Qing, an inner court disciple, treat him, a mere guard, with such kindness, the guard felt quite comfortable, as if bathed in a spring breeze. After exchanging a glance with the other guard opposite him, he walked into the Soul Fighting Zone.

The reason why the Soul Arena is temporarily closed is quite simple. Shrek Academy, which regards the competition as an honor, would normally close the venue when its main teams are training together. If outsiders were to reveal the configuration of Shrek Academy's participating teams, wouldn't that be considered a leak of secrets?

However, in reality, this behavior seems unnecessary...

Before long, two beautiful figures emerged from the passageway of the Soul Fighting Zone.

Why are there two?

That's because one of them is Ma Xiaotao.

During the six months Ye Qing was missing, the evil fire in Ma Xiaotao's body gradually intensified. Having experienced the feeling of relief after Ye Qing healed her, she had no desire to endure the burning pain of the evil fire any longer.

Over the past six months, she watched as the internal fire within her increased daily, and her temper gradually became as irritable as before.

Hearing that Ye Qing had returned, she naturally couldn't wait to come out, completely ignoring Zhang Lexuan's strange gaze.

Zhang Lexuan: Oh no, someone's trying to steal my husband.

Good news: You can't steal your husband away.

Bad news: Your husband wasn't just yours to begin with.

In short, Zhang Lexuan, who hadn't seen Ye Qing for nearly ten months, looked at him with eyes full of longing after their reunion.

"I'm back." Ye Qing grinned, opened his arms wide, and hugged Zhang Lexuan tightly.

He knew Zhang Lexuan was reserved, and he couldn't expect a quiet and gentle older sister to take the initiative, so he had to take the initiative himself. Under his straightforward embrace, Zhang Lexuan immediately softened into a puddle of water and became as tender as silk.

Seeing that Ye Qing hadn't even glanced at her and was only focused on Zhang Lexuan, Ma Xiaotao couldn't help but feel a hint of dissatisfaction.

"Junior Uncle..." Ma Xiaotao's tone was resentful, almost to the point that if the Evil Sword Immortal took a breath of it, he would become invincible.

Only then did Ye Qing lift his head from Zhang Lexuan's hair, looking at Ma Xiaotao with a strange smile: "Oh, it's Junior Nephew Xiaotao, is there something you need?"

Ma Xiaotao's eyes grew even more resentful: "Uncle-Master, you've been traveling for so long, have you forgotten something? Your nephew is feeling very unwell with a fever all over her body~"

Then she revealed her true colors, a seductive smile on her slightly rosy face, her pearly teeth gently biting her lower lip, a sight so pitiful that one glance was enough to make you want to go to the supermarket, and another glance would make you explode.

"Uncle-Master~ I'm waiting for you to extinguish my evil fire, hehehe..." Ma Xiaotao played with the purplish-red flame dancing between her jade fingers, and left with a light laugh.

Zhang Lexuan, who was being held in Ye Qing's arms, also raised her head and looked at Ma Xiaotao's graceful, swaying back with slightly narrowed eyes.

Chapter 159 Zhang Lexuan: My rank is above yours

Zhang Lexuan had noticed something was wrong with Ma Xiaotao before, after all, she was one of the team leaders for next year's Soul Fighting Tournament.

She needs to supervise the training of the main team. She not only has to arrange various training tasks for the main team members, but also cultivate their teamwork ability and develop various tactics based on the main team's lineup system.

They spent an incredible amount of time together over the course of that year.

Normally, Ma Xiaotao always seemed aloof and unapproachable. While her temper wasn't exactly that of a volcano ready to explode at the slightest provocation, it was still no less violent than that little girl Wu Ming.

However, despite seemingly not caring about anything, she would involuntarily be drawn to the name Ye Qing every time she heard it.

This wasn't the first time Zhang Lexuan had noticed Ma Xiaotao's behavior.

So what is she doing?

To declare war?!

Even with Zhang Lexuan's good temper, she couldn't help but feel a surge of anger after watching Ma Xiaotao's solo performance of roast chicken.

Qing is mine, he's mine!!!

However, her personality ultimately prevented her from questioning Ye Qing, and she wouldn't be so foolish as to go along with Ma Xiaotao's wishes and cry and make a scene in front of Ye Qing, creating a rift in their relationship.

Zhang Lexuan simply hugged Ye Qing silently and whispered, "Qing, I miss you so much."

Ah, this gentle white moonlight!

In addition, Ye Qing clearly felt that Zhang Lexuan had unconsciously tightened her grip on him. This gentle, aggrieved, yet unspoken, fragile feeling of a white moonlight was far more sophisticated than Ma Xiaotao's "roast chicken" behavior.

For a seasoned lover, roast chicken is undoubtedly more appealing, but for a hot-blooded young man, the white moonlight is just too good to be true!

That's a really high rank...

Even Ye Qing felt healed by Zhang Lexuan's gentleness, and his mood immediately improved. His slight salute to Ma Xiaotao's roast chicken behavior suddenly became meaningless.

"I miss you too," Ye Qing said softly, stroking Zhang Lexuan's hair.

"Come on, come with me for a walk."

Zhang Lexuan nodded happily, then took Ye Qing's arm and nestled against him like a little bird, instantly maximizing his emotional value.

Why look for Zhang Lexuan?

Because older sisters are caring!

Ye Qingtu just wanted to relax, so having Zhang Lexuan provide emotional support couldn't be more perfect.

She would use facial cleanser to moisturize his tired face, use her lap as a pillow to soothe his insomnia, use her fair hands to comfort his fatigue, and softly sing melodious songs in a gentle voice to relax Ye Qing's tense mind.

This is the ideal woman, don't you love her?

Whether you love it or not, Ye Qing did. With Zhang Lexuan providing emotional support, Ye Qing quickly recovered from the aftereffects of his long period of seclusion.

Ye Qing spent the entire afternoon enjoying Zhang Lexuan's gentle care, and only after the sun had set did he reluctantly get up from Zhang Lexuan's lap.

"It's about time, let's go get some food." Ye Qing stretched lazily in front of the setting sun, looking comfortable and content. While cultivating in the Yin-Yang Well, Ye Qing definitely couldn't eat anything.

Although the meager divine power in the Ice Spring and Yang Spring was enough for Ye Qing's daily physical needs, who would like the feeling of an empty stomach!

In this respect, Ye Qing is similar to Huo Yuhao. Even though he has gotten rid of the habit of eating, he still likes to eat, and he likes to eat more delicious food.

How many people in our great Celestial Empire are not interested in food?

Zhang Lexuan naturally wouldn't refuse, and she and Ye Qing walked hand in hand to the inner courtyard canteen.

"Qing, when do you plan to apply to join the main team of the Soul Fighting Tournament?" Zhang Lexuan asked softly.

The previous part was a time for the two of them to relax, so Zhang Lexuan didn't bring up the serious matter. Instead, she waited until the relaxation was over before bringing it up.

She joined the team because of Ye Qing, so naturally she needed to find out the details. Zhang Lexuan didn't want to participate in the competition herself, but instead, Ye Qing went to take on the supervisory group's mission and became a wanderer all over the continent.

"Let's talk about it in a few days. I haven't graduated yet this year, and the past six months of cultivation have been a bit boring for me. I plan to relax for a few days first!" Ye Qing replied with a smile.

In the original story, Ma Xiaotao only became a "student in the queue" a month before the competition started. I took a vacation several months in advance. Isn't that much more polite than her? What's wrong with taking a break now?

Upon joining the main team, Ye Qing was immediately bombarded with tedious and pointless teamwork training, which he found quite tiresome. While other players competed against their opponents, Ye Qing seemed to be dragging the referee into the Soul Arena for a brutal beating.