Douluo Continent, my martial soul is a mushroom.

Chapter 100 Different Stances

On the day Dai Mubai and the others left, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was wiped out, with Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo/Bone Douluo surviving. On the same day, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was also wiped out, with the entire clan perishing.

Half a month later, Shrek Academy received intelligence.

……

"ah!!!"

In the teachers' dormitory, Yu Xiaogang, who had just returned to the academy after completing his Soul Hunt and had barely had time to celebrate before receiving the devastating news, practically roared it out through gritted teeth.

"Spirit Hall! I will fight you to the death!"

……

In classroom 204 of the experimental building, Chi Ping sat cross-legged. The green-gold mycelium of the mushroom tree gathered into a spotlight from the side, and the unique light of life fell on him.

The third of the nine tests of life requires the concentration of one's own life force.

The divine position obtained by the mushroom tree contains some inherited information, which explains the concept of "life force".

That is a power unique to the individual, rooted in vitality, a product of the fusion of spiritual will and energy circulation, representing the individual's understanding of life. It is a power that integrates concepts, a foundation that transcends the mundane. Deities are the embodiment of rules and concepts; only by mastering concepts can one achieve transcendence.

Because of its unique talents and nurturing environment, the mushroom tree possesses this power from the moment it is born, and its concept is "the continuation of life".

Continuation means uninterrupted connection.

Influenced by Chi Ping's will, the mushroom tree's understanding of life continuation mainly includes two aspects—the longevity of the individual and the inheritance of will. Therefore, the mushroom tree possesses the "Light of Life" to activate vitality and prolong life, and the "Differentiation of Myriad Forms" to split offspring and reproduce offspring.

But mastering something doesn't mean understanding it.

The mushroom tree is relatively new and has limited intelligence; it knows what it is but not why it possesses its innate life force.

Spiritual practice is not just about building a tall building; laying a solid foundation is equally important.

How can you talk about perfect development if you don't even understand the principles?

This coincides with Ikehira's need to study the power of life.

Mushroom Tree uses the Light of Life Continuation on Chi Ping to increase its proficiency and comprehend its essence during the process. Chi Ping experiences the effects of the Light of Life Continuation and deduces its principle.

—Is the foundation vitality? It's the same type of energy as the vitality used in the Praise of Life—a very familiar feeling. I always feel like I've explored similar powers before…

As he pondered this, Chi Ping frowned deeply.

[Dad, what are you thinking about? ヾ(^▽^*)))]

"Some thoughts, a guess," Chi Ping said.

Mushroom Tree calls Chi Ping "Dad," but doesn't call him "Mom." Chi Ping has tried to correct him, but Mushroom Tree refuses to change his mind.

[What guess?]

When the mushroom tree displays text, it likes to add an emoji because it hasn't decided what image to use for itself yet, so it uses emojis to express its emotions.

"I'm wondering if there's any connection between qi and blood and vitality..."

crunch~

Before Chi Ping could finish speaking, someone pushed open the tightly closed laboratory door.

Chi Ping looked over and saw Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong, followed by Flander.

"Dean, Master, Senior Liu."

The mushroom tree disintegrated and retreated into a corner. It was somewhat shy.

Flander adjusted his glasses, gave a slightly embarrassed smile, and asked, "Xiaoping, what are you doing?"

Ikehira said, "Let's do some research."

"Dean, are you here to see me?"

Flanders opened his mouth, but the words wouldn't come out.

Yu Xiaogang's eyes were bloodshot as he asked, "Xiaoping, we're going to Tiandou City. Do you want to come with us?"

It was clearly a question, but it was said as if Ikehira would definitely go with him.

Chi Ping felt a slight displeasure, but the thought of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family being wiped out dispelled his dissatisfaction.

Yu Xiaogang wasn't expelled from the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan; rather, he left on his own to venture out and find his own way. The Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan treated him well and internally recognized his status. Yu Xiaogang had a conversation with Yu Tianheng, the captain of the Royal Fighting Team, when Qin Ming took him to Shrek Academy for qualification processing.

Chi Ping shook his head and said, "Master, I know why you came to see me. I deeply regret what happened to the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family."

In my opinion, this is just a normal power struggle. The Spirit Hall may have acted ruthlessly, but from my perspective, there is nothing wrong with it.

Therefore, I will not leave the academy to help you fight against the Spirit Hall.

Yu Xiaogang gritted his teeth, "My entire family was wiped out, my father died a tragic death, and you call that not wrong?"

Chi Ping nodded calmly, "From your perspective, it is of course wrong, but from my perspective, from the perspective of an outsider, this is just the consequence of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan's defeat in the struggle against the Spirit Hall."

Just like when Soul Masters have a life-or-death conflict, is it wrong for one to attack the other? That's not true...

Chi Ping shook his head. He wanted to say that it was a society governed by the rule of law, but the current level of civilization in Douluo Continent clearly didn't accept that, so he changed his approach.

"In the Soul Beast Forest, even two Soul Masters who have never had any conflict can fight each other over a possible conflict of interest. For the pitifully small chance of obtaining a Soul Bone, a powerful Soul Master will arbitrarily kill a weaker one."

Do you think this is wrong? It's just human nature, the norm in the world.

It may be wrong, but it's not exactly incorrect.

Moreover, the concept of good and evil in law is too narrow when it comes to top-tier forces on the continent, such as the Spirit Hall.

I believe the same decision would have been made by the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus family in the same situation.

Everything is driven by self-interest, and has nothing to do with good or evil in people's hearts.

I'm sorry, I cannot participate.

Yu Xiaogang was panting heavily, looking like a madman.

Liu Erlong patted his back and asked softly with concern, "Xiaogang, are you alright?"

Flander withdrew his outstretched hand.

He had known all along that Chi Ping would make this decision; otherwise, Chi Ping wouldn't have signed a peace agreement with the Spirit Hall before.

In fact, when Yu Xiaogang asked him for help, he said that he could agree to help Yu Xiaogang get revenge. But that was only on his own behalf; he couldn't persuade Chi Ping and Ma Hongjun to help.

Different stances.

He, Flander, and Yu Xiaogang were best friends and brothers. If anything happened to Yu Xiaogang, he would go all out for him, even risking his life.

But Chi Ping and Ma Hongjun were different. To them, Yu Xiaogang was just a teacher who was alright enough; their relationship wasn't one to give everything for him. They could help with small things, but asking them to take on the Spirit Hall was absolutely out of the question.

Flander said dryly, "Xiao Gang, don't be angry. I'll definitely talk to Xiao Ping properly later. Xiao Ping, how could you talk to your elders like that!"

Chi Ping remained silent.

……

Yu Xiaogang still left.

Liu Erlong and Flander left with him.

Fifteen students from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School also left with them.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and Shrek Academy have regular exchanges, with the school sending a number of its disciples to Shrek Academy as exchange students every year. Now that their sect is in trouble, they naturally cannot remain indifferent.

(End of this chapter)