Douluo Continent, my martial soul is a mushroom.

Chapter 19 Shrek's Rules, The First Failed Gravity Training

This was a man who looked to be around fifty years old. He was stocky, with a distinctive face, a slightly protruding chin, wide cheekbones, a flat face, and a somewhat hooked nose.

Although his eyes were closed, he looked somewhat cunning.

He wore a pair of black-rimmed crystal glasses, the frames being the rigid, square kind.

Behind him followed a chubby boy. He wasn't very tall, and although he was plump, he gave off a very sturdy vibe. He had short hair, small eyes, and a chubby face, which made him look rather cute.

"I am Flander, the Dean of Shrek Academy, and I welcome you on behalf of the academy. Later, each of you should give one hundred gold coins to Teacher Li Yusong, who is in charge of finance."

"Shrek doesn't have many rules, just one: no rape or plunder, but fighting and gambling are encouraged."

"Combat is the best way to hone one's martial spirit and enhance practical combat experience, which is extremely important. Gambling, on the other hand, is a psychological game, which is very beneficial for improving mental fortitude, observation, and judgment. Of course, everything should be done in moderation. Simply put, as long as you don't kill people in combat and don't lose your shirt gambling, you'll be fine."

"As for the course schedule, since Shrek Academy implements monster education, there are more teachers than students, so our courses are not fixed. In addition to the fixed courses, students can ask their favorite teachers for help at any time."

"However, I must say something here. Different martial souls require vastly different cultivation methods. In the Douluo Continent, almost no two martial souls are exactly alike. Therefore, what the academy will teach you is not how to cultivate a martial soul, but how to use it."

"There are five teachers in the academy, including myself, a level 76 agility-attack type Soul Saint. They are: Teacher Zhao Wuji, a level 72 power attack type Mighty Vajra Bear Beast Martial Soul Saint; Teacher Li Yusong, a level 63 power attack type Dragon Pattern Staff Martial Soul Emperor; Teacher Shao Xin, a level 69 food type Candy Bean Martial Soul Emperor; and Teacher Lu Qibin, a level 64 control type Star Luo Chess Martial Soul Emperor."

"The first class of the day will begin tonight. You may now disperse and begin your training. Remember, get yourself into peak condition before dark, or I won't say I didn't warn you. The teaching at this academy is different from other places; you may even face danger."

—What barbaric rules!

Chi Ping mentally complained that although he had lived in Douluo Continent for 12 years and still held himself to the moral standards of the peaceful era of his previous life, he had long since learned to adapt to local conditions.

When you lack the strength, learn to keep quiet. If you have complaints, wait until you're alone to confide in yourself.

After giving his opening speech, Flander left, leaving the chubby boy behind him.

"My name is Ma Hongjun, I'm 9 years old, my martial soul is Fire Phoenix, and I'm a level 18 Soul Master! What are your names?" the chubby boy asked, tilting his head back.

—This little guy isn't shy at all.

"Chi Ping, 12 years old, Martial Soul: Glowing Mushroom, Level 28 Food-type Great Soul Master."

"Dai Mubai, Martial Soul: White Tiger, Level 28 Power Attack Type Great Soul Master. Little Fatty, you can call me Boss Dai."

Before gaining recognition, Dai Mubai would display his arrogant nature, demanding that Ma Hongjun acknowledge him as his boss.

"Ha! Who do you think you are! 'Boss'? Do you know who I am? Do you know that guy? He's the dean! My teacher!" Ma Hongjun boasted arrogantly. "Call me 'Boss,' and I'll protect you here from now on!"

"Is the dean your teacher?" Dai Mubai asked, narrowing his eyes.

"Of course!"

"Do you remember the rules of Shrek Academy that the dean mentioned earlier?"

"Then..." Ma Hongjun suddenly froze.

"Encouraging fighting, huh?" Dai Mubai sneered. "Little fatty, let's have a real sparring session! Take this punch!"

"Ah~"

Being aggressive and ruthless was not in Chi Ping's nature. While Dai Mubai was teaching Ma Hongjun a lesson, Chi Ping had already quietly gone far away to find Zhao Wuji.

Zhao Wuji demonstrated a soul skill that enhances gravity yesterday, which Chi Ping found very interesting.

If one can cultivate in an environment with high gravity, it should be easier to expend physical strength to reach the limit, thereby improving physical fitness.

Isn't this what training is all about? It's about allowing muscle cells to improve and evolve through repeated use and repair.

As for where to find Zhao Wuji, that's easy to say.

During breakfast, Dai Mubai and Chi Ping discussed how Zhao Wuji had offended the Spirit Hall in his early years, and even now, the Spirit Hall hadn't withdrawn the arrest warrant, only ceasing to send people to hunt him down. Therefore, Zhao Wuji wouldn't be running around; he would simply stay within the academy.

Shrek Academy is only a small place. Last night, because there were no lights, we were able to explore slowly. During the day, with the sun shining, it's not difficult to find people.

In just ten minutes, Chi Ping found Zhao Wuji cultivating in a grove of trees east of the academy.

"Teacher Zhao, can you do me a favor?"

"What's up?"

"Could you use your third soul skill, Gravity Increase, on me again?"

Although he didn't quite understand Chi Ping's idea, Zhao Wuji still agreed, "What's so difficult about that?"

As he spoke, Zhao Wuji revealed his martial spirit and spirit rings. The third spirit ring activated, and Chi Ping felt his whole body become heavy and he had difficulty breathing.

"Teacher Zhao, could you further enhance the effects of the soul skill?"

Zhao Wuji hesitated for a moment, "Increased gravity is dangerous, don't hurt yourself."

"Don't worry, Teacher Zhao, I know what I'm doing."

Seeing that Chi Ping insisted, Zhao Wuji could not stop him and immediately enhanced the effect of the soul skill little by little.

Feeling the heaviness in his body, Chi Ping estimated that he was bearing three times the normal gravity and then said, "That's enough, Teacher Zhao."

Zhao Wuji immediately stopped his soul skill, stepped forward to check Chi Ping's body, and breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that Chi Ping was not injured.

"Speak, what do you want?"

Chi Ping immediately told Zhao Wuji about his idea of ​​using gravity to enhance his soul skills for physical training.

Zhao Wuji clicked his tongue, "This idea sounds interesting, let's give it a try."

Although Zhao Wuji had already agreed, he still took Chi Ping to the kitchen to find Shao Xin first. Soul skills are all dangerous, and having a food-type Soul Emperor watching over things would at least provide some protection no matter what happened.

Fifteen minutes later, on the large playground, Chi Ping began basic physical training in Zhao Wuji's gravity field.

Squats, leg presses, deadlifts, push-ups, sprints in place...

Start slowly and gradually increase the speed and difficulty, gradually increasing the intensity step by step.

Chi Ping practiced with great enthusiasm, but Zhao Wuji frowned.

—Damn! This is so tiring!

The rate at which soul power is output determines the effect of soul skills. Maintaining stable gravity is a delicate task that tests patience and control. It's not about pushing everything to its limit all at once!

After maintaining three times the gravity for only ten minutes, Zhao Wuji felt as if he had been fighting for three days and three nights. He was exhausted and his soul power output was unstable.

Zhao Wuji managed to hold on for another five minutes before he could no longer continue.

"Stop, stop, stop! This is so tiring! Old Zhao, I really can't keep going!"

Zhao Wuji stopped, panting heavily.

"Old Zhao, you're such a weakling."

Shao Xin teased from the side, but didn't forget to give Zhao Wuji a sweet treat.

Shao Xin turned to look at Chi Ping and found Chi Ping kneeling on the ground.

The rapidly changing gravity made Chi Ping feel tightness in his chest and difficulty breathing.

Only after feeding him a candy candy did the damage to his internal organs subside.

"Are you alright?"

Shao Xin asked with concern.

"Thank you, Teacher Shao! Thank you, Teacher Zhao!"

Chi Ping shook his head and sincerely thanked him.

Zhao Wuji scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "Xiaoping, you're being too polite. Helping students is our duty as teachers. This is also my fault; I didn't control it well. Wait for me to practice for two months, and then I'll come back and give it a try."

"Go and rest first. The dean will take you to the Soul Arena this afternoon. You can't go with your injuries," Shao Xin said.

Chi Ping nodded.

Thus, Ikehira's gravity training plan completely failed, and there is no possibility of restarting it in the short term.

Afterwards, Chi Ping did not return to the dormitory, but instead found a vegetable garden and began to cultivate mycelium.

After several years of experimentation, Ikehira discovered that vegetable gardens were actually the best place for him to cultivate mycelium.

People come to inspect this place every day, weeding, fertilizing, controlling pests, watering...

There is absolutely no shortage of organic matter, and there is plenty of sunshine.

Furthermore, mycelium decomposes organic matter, which inherently has the potential to fertilize the land. This is especially true for the light-attribute mycelium in Chiping. With a little control, it can create fertile land in just two years. Chiping has already verified this in Xiaoyun Village.

Today, Xiaoyun Village boasts top-tier crop yields!

Of course, this does not mean that Chi Ping only planted mycelium in the vegetable garden; he would not let go of any piece of land!

Perhaps one day, his mycelium will spread across the entire continent!

(End of this chapter)