Under the brilliance of [Miaoshou Huichun] (Wonderful Hands Rejuvenation), the torn flesh of Tang San's tiger's mouth rapidly healed, smooth as if never injured.
"This... Brother Chen actually knows medical techniques?!"
Tang San, stunned, stared at his rapidly mending palm. His gaze brimmed with disbelief.
The same astonishment appeared on Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar's faces nearby.
They all knew Yu Chen possessed peerless talent—an unprecedented triple martial soul, including the Azure Dragon and Vermilion Bird known for offense, and the Black Tortoise for defense—but none had imagined he could apply healing techniques at such a profound level.
Even though Xuanwu was not an auxiliary-type martial spirit, the recovery effect was astonishingly beyond that of many healing-oriented support spirits!
"Xiao Chen really is a monster… Healing too?"
Flender and Yu Xiaogang, standing silently at the side, both revealed disbelief on their faces as they watched the scene unfold. Neither had been aware that Yu Chen possessed healing methods among his arsenal.
However, just as they were about to speak further, the originally cloudless blue sky above suddenly dimmed. A rift cracked across the heavens, as though splitting the sky itself.
"What's happening?!"
Startled by the strange celestial phenomenon, Flender and Zao Wou-Ki immediately flared their spirit power and summoned their martial spirits in vigilance.
All over the academy grounds, teachers and staff members reacted instinctively, activating their martial spirits. Colorful soul rings glowed beneath their feet as caution and tension blanketed the campus.
Yu Xiaogang also released his martial spirit—the Golden Sacred Dragon. His eyes instinctively turned toward Yu Chen.
The kind of anomaly that could shatter the sky was certainly connected to him again.
"It must be a divine ring descent. Could the Spirit Hall be targeting us?"
Just as speculation ran wild, from the tear in the sky, a figure began to emerge—a mighty Golden Xuanwu, stepping out of the void with unimaginable weight. Each step trembled the air and sent deep shockwaves across space.
In the sky, Yu Chen's third martial soul—Xuanwu—emerged simultaneously, radiating an ancient, unshakable aura.
"Brother Chen again..."
Dai Mubai, Tang San, and others let out a breath tinged with both awe and helplessness. Could it be that another god-bestowed spirit ring was about to descend?
Even Flender and Yu Xiaogang were speechless, their eyes locked on the celestial figure that approached in solemn might.
Hovering beside Yu Chen's Black Tortoise spirit, the brilliant golden Xuanwu—towering like a mountain—came to a halt mid-air.
With a low, rumbling grunt, the divine Xuanwu spat out a pitch-black spirit ring, pulsating with dense power and profound age.
"A... ten-thousand-year spirit ring?!"
"It's another god-bestowed one... and it's ten thousand years old again!"
Everyone from Shrek Academy was struck dumb, their gazes fixed on Yu Chen as the black ring descended upon him, slowly fusing into his third martial soul.
It was no longer a coincidence. This was already Yu Chen's fifth ten-thousand-year spirit ring—each one directly conferred through divine means!
Other soul masters risked their lives to hunt soul beasts and often failed to reach the desired age limit. But Yu Chen simply stood still, and the heavens sent rings to him.
Compared to that, the phrase "humans are born unequal" felt like an understatement.
Far beyond Shrek Academy, three of the Heaven Dou Empire's peak sects—the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and Clear Sky Sect—witnessed the celestial anomaly.
"It's him again! A fifth divine ring! The young master's talent... is heaven-defying!"
"This cannot be allowed to continue!"
Within the Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong gripped her scepter tightly. Her expression turned cold as she watched the golden Xuanwu disappear. Even she couldn't hide the chill in her voice.
"Now, the entire empire's forces are watching Wuhun Hall. We cannot make a move... but in the Advanced Spirit Master Tournament, he must be eliminated."
In the distant Jialuo Empire, the Iron Armored Dragon Clan elders, Wanlong and Yukun, watched the sky with narrowed eyes.
"Five divine rings... this Yu Chen is not just a threat—he is the coming storm."
…
Back at Shrek Academy, Yu Chen calmly absorbed the new ring.
His spirit power surged, advancing straight from Rank 35 to Rank 37. A deep-black ring floated beside the mighty Xuanwu, imbued with boundless energy.
"Triple Martial Souls, five ten-thousand-year spirit rings, thirty-seventh-level Soul Sovereign…"
"This kind of talent hasn't appeared even once in the ancient history of the Douluo Continent!"
Even the always composed Yu Xiaogang showed a rare smile. "Xiao Chen, let us see the ability your new ring has bestowed."
"Yes, yes! Let's see your new skill!"
Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong also called out excitedly, eyes shining with anticipation.
"In that case," Yu Chen stepped forward, calm and confident, "Mubai, all of you come at me with full force."
His third martial spirit activated—Xuanwu emerged, its protective aura enveloping Yu Chen like a fortress.
"Alright! We'll give it everything!"
"Martial Spirit, release!"
Dai Mubai and Tang San led the charge, all seven Shrek combatants summoning their martial spirits and releasing their spirit rings in unison.
Bright yellow, purple, and black rings lit up the battlefield. None of them held back, knowing how impregnable the Xuanwu defenses were.
Buzz!
As they charged, the dark black spirit ring of Yu Chen's Xuanwu flickered with brilliance.
A dense wave of black shields erupted from Yu Chen's body, forming a dome-like Xuanwu shell around him.
Each layer glistened like obsidian, shaped like overlapping tortoise shells. The energy felt absolute, unbreakable.
All seven Shrek students struck simultaneously, but their combined attacks bounced off harmlessly, creating only faint ripples on the dark shield.
Even Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer—hailed as the strongest weapon spirit—failed to shake the barrier even slightly.
This was Yu Chen's new spirit ability: [Xuanwu Armor]!
[Xuanwu Armor]: Greatly enhances the host's defense while generating protective shields for the user and allies. (The stronger the host's spirit power, the more durable and expansive the shield effect.)
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