Divine Choice System of Douluo

"Master, my spirit power has reached level twelve—can I accompany Brother Chen?"

Xiao Wu stood resolutely behind Yu Chen, her voice firm. A faint spirit ring shimmered beneath her feet as her martial spirit manifested—a soft-boned pink rabbit. Her ears elongated, her presence grew sharper.

Martial Soul—Soft Bone Rabbit!

"Oh? Your soul power has already reached level twelve?"

Yu Xiaogang's brows lifted slightly in surprise as he observed her martial spirit. "With such talent, you can indeed accompany Xiao Chen."

"Master, I want to go to Shrek Academy with Brother Chen too."

Tang San stepped forward, releasing the entirety of his spirit power.

Innate Full Spirit Power!

Yu Xiaogang glanced at him with approval. "Innately full of spirit power... Your request is granted."

The other two academy instructors widened their eyes in disbelief. Xiao Wu's manifested spirit ring and Tang San's innate talent were astonishing.

Some senior students exchanged awkward glances, coughing lightly.

This dorm... is full of monsters!

Yu Chen was already unparalleled. Who would have thought even his companions possessed such extraordinary potential?

They were in the fifth and sixth years and had barely reached the tenth level. Even so, they were considered top talents within Notting Academy!

But in comparison—what were they to Yu Chen and his companions?

"Sister Xiao Wu, you're amazing too!"

Chen Rui beamed, admiration in his eyes. But their shock had softened over time. After all, they had already witnessed the impossible with Yu Chen.

"Thank you, Master!"

Xiao Wu's joy was radiant. To her, staying with Yu Chen mattered more than anything else.

"Silly girl."

Yu Chen smiled warmly, gently ruffling her head.

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After this episode, the group pushed deeper into the spirit beast forest. Before long, they had traversed over a hundred meters.

In this area, two students other than Tang San successfully hunted 40-year spirit beasts, absorbing them as their first spirit rings.

For soul masters, a first ring in the 30–50 year range is common. Higher-aged rings bring risk; without sufficient control, failure could cost their lives.

Tang San, possessing the Blue Silver Grass, still hadn't located a suitable beast.

At roughly the 300-meter mark, the atmosphere changed dramatically. Spirit beasts here were predominantly in the hundred-year range, and the air was heavy with the metallic scent of blood.

"Be alert. Such a strong smell of blood means a soul beast battle occurred here recently,"

Yu Xiaogang warned, positioning himself protectively in front of Yu Chen.

"Master, over there…"

Tang San pointed eastward.

The group turned to see two serpentine figures draped around a thick tree.

"This…"

"A false alarm."

One teacher sighed in relief. "They're Snake Vine Flowers—plant-type soul beasts that mimic the Mandala Snake, a known poison-type beast also called the Poison Arrow Demon."

"They often imitate dangerous beasts to avoid predators. Those two are sloppy copies. The shorter one mimics a 400-year-old mandala snake, the longer about 700 years. Spirit beasts of that age don't dwell in the outer regions."

The group relaxed—until Yu Xiaogang narrowed his eyes.

"No… this aura… Snake Vine Flowers can't mimic the venomous stench of a true Mandala Snake!"

"Everyone, prepare for combat!"

Suddenly—

Shhhk!

The twin serpent shadows stirred. Cold, intelligent eyes opened.

"Real mandala snakes!"

The teachers' faces blanched.

"The bloody scent—it's theirs. They just finished feeding and were in digestion mode. They feigned sleep to ambush us!"

"Xiao Chen, retreat!"

Yu Xiaogang shielded Yu Chen instinctively.

The Mandala Snake, notorious for its extreme toxicity and violent strikes, was no ordinary opponent.

One snake was 400 years old. The other—a terrifying 700! Even three spirit masters at the 20th level stood no chance.

Ding! The Divine Selection System is activating—please choose:

1. Flee alone and receive 20 Gintama Coins!

2. Escape with Xiao Wu and others, and receive a hundred-year spirit ring!

3. Stand and fight the mandala snakes. Reward: 30,000-year Dragon Spirit Ring!

Choose within 30 seconds!

Yu Chen's eyes narrowed. The rewards left no doubt—

Option 3.

"Go!"

Yu Xiaogang shouted. But before any could act, a massive tail lashed out!

Whip!

The two instructors were flung back like dolls, overwhelmed by the snakes' combined strength. Their soul power—barely at the 25th level—was insufficient.

"Hissss!"

The snakes advanced, red tongues flicking, charging toward Yu Xiaogang and Yu Chen.

"Damn! What are such high-age mandala snakes doing here?!"

Yu Xiaogang gritted his teeth and activated his first soul ring.

Fart Like Thunder—Sky Shaking Triple Blast!

A burst of spirit energy exploded forth, buying precious seconds. But the snakes only paused briefly, then surged forward again with renewed rage.

At this level...

Everyone would die.

"Xiao Chen—run!"

Yu Xiaogang blocked the path. "If you survive... tell my father I'm sorry. I couldn't honor him in this life!"

Yu Chen stepped forward. "Tell him yourself, big brother."

ROAR!

Thunder cracked across the sky.

A draconic cry tore the heavens asunder!

Behind Yu Chen, a majestic Azure Dragon materialized, towering at a hundred feet. A black soul ring—brimming with ancient power—hovered at his feet!

The sky turned dim.

Clouds spiraled and lightning coiled like celestial serpents. The very air trembled.

Yu Chen's eyes transformed—heavy pupils shimmering with primordial divinity.

He no longer resembled a boy—

He was a rising God King.