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Chapter 57: Senior Sister Emerges!

Shrek Academy, Sea God's Lake.

When the Shrek Academy moved from its old location in Heaven Dou City to this area, it immediately fell in love with this stunning lake. The new Shrek Academy was established around the lake, and it was named after Tang San, the Spirit leader of the original Shrek Seven Devils.

The waters of Sea God's Lake were crystal clear, like a gigantic sapphire embedded in the ground. The lake's surface, as smooth as a mirror, gently rippled in the breeze, shimmering under the sunlight.

It was the most beautiful scenery of Shrek Academy, as well as the location of the academy's mysterious inner court.

In the center of the lake was an island, and on this island stood distinctively tiered pavilions. These pavilions were the residences of inner court disciples and teachers. However, the most eye-catching feature of the island was not these intricate pavilions; it was the towering golden tree at the very center.

The branches of the golden tree spread in all directions, covering half of Sea God's Lake. At the point where its trunk connected with the roots, there was a slightly ajar small door. Entering through this door, one would discover a hidden world within the trunk of the golden tree.

This was the Sea God Pavilion, where the pinnacle of Shrek Academy's strength resided.

While the entrance to the Sea God Pavilion's small door was only slightly ajar, anyone who dared to intrude without permission would surely face a thunderous strike from a member of the Sea God Pavilion.

Among the residences of inner court disciples, the row closest to the golden tree suddenly experienced a powerful surge of Spirit power that swept in all directions.

This visible wave of Spirit power was like a tangible substance. It touched the ripples of the golden tree and was quietly dissolved by it. However, in other directions, the wave continued to burst forth until it reached the shores of Sea God's Lake, creating gentle ripples on its surface.

Such a surge of Spirit power naturally couldn't escape the notice of other inner court disciples. At this moment, countless disciples awakened from their own cultivation, stepping out of their pavilions and looking towards the source of the Spirit power surge.

This is... Senior Sister's pavilion?

Soon, as the door of the small house was gently pushed open, a graceful figure emerged from within, pushing aside the long-sealed door. With light steps, she walked out of the pavilion and headed in the direction of the Sea God Pavilion.

Senior Sister, she has emerged from her seclusion?

In the hearts of the inner court disciples, a wave of excitement surged.

Yue Lengxin, the Senior Sister of Shrek Academy's inner court, was a legendary figure.

She possessed the top-tier innate full spirit power talent and an extremely rare dual martial Spirit. One of her martial Spirits was the powerful assault-type martial Spirit called Moon Wheel, while the other was a food-type martial Spirit.

This kind of situation was extremely rare because, according to the theory discovered by the master of the Golden Triangle five thousand years ago, the two martial Spirits of a dual martial Spirit user should be of comparable levels; otherwise, the weaker one wouldn't be able to coexist with the stronger one.

The fact that she possessed a dual martial Spirit indicated that her second food-type martial Spirit was equally powerful, if not stronger than her assault-type martial Spirit, Moon Wheel. According to estimations within Shrek Academy's inner court, Yue Lengxin's food-type martial Spirit was likely to rival the Food Spirit Master Oscar from the original Shrek Seven Devils five thousand years ago.

What's even more astounding is that Yue Lengxin unhesitatingly chose her food-type martial Spirit as her main martial Spirit. For a long time within Shrek Academy, she appeared as a supportive Spirit master with a food-type martial Spirit, rather than a combat-oriented Spirit master with her Moon Wheel martial Spirit.

It wasn't until she reached the level of a Spirit Saint at the seventh spirit ring that she began to add Spirit rings to her second martial Spirit, Moon Wheel. This propelled her to become one of the top experts in the inner court. After the previous inner court senior sister graduated and left the academy, Yue Lengxin uncontroversially became the new senior sister of Shrek Academy's inner court.

What makes people even more envious is that this girl, who possesses unparalleled talents and easily outclasses her peers, also boasts a perfect appearance.

Yue Lengxin stood quietly in front of the Sea God Pavilion's door. Soon, the slightly ajar door was pushed open, revealing a somewhat hunched figure looking at the young girl before her. It was an elderly woman, and hints of her former beauty could still be seen in her eyes and brows. Her gaze carried a touch of affection. "Little girl, come in."

Seeing this elderly figure, Yue Lengxin was also moved. She suppressed a smile, a smile that even Sea God's Lake couldn't match in beauty.

"Teacher, I've emerged from seclusion."

Following the old lady into the golden tree, her bright eyes watched the elderly woman's back, her expression showing some concern.

After several months in seclusion, her teacher seemed to have aged even more.

"Don't worry about me. My body can still hold on for a few more years." Sensing Yue Lengxin's worried gaze, the old lady faintly spoke, turned around to look at her proud disciple, and then added with a more loving tone, "I still want to see you get married, you know."

"Teacher!" Yue Lengxin pursed her lips, her face unconsciously reddening a bit. Her previously aloof demeanor had vanished; before her teacher, she seemed to revert to a playful and innocent young girl.

The old lady had watched Yue Lengxin grow up since childhood, and the two were as close as mother and daughter. She had cared about her disciple's major life events many times before. "You never participate in the Sea God's Fate event on Sea God's Lake each year. You say there are no male students you like in the inner court. Why not give them a chance?"

"Forget it, they can't cook." Yue Lengxin pouted, somewhat sulking.

"True, I forgot that you're a little foodie. I remember you said when you were young that you would marry a chef in the future." The old lady's face showed a hint of nostalgia, and she looked at her disciple with a teasing glint.

"Do you still want to marry a chef now?"

"It's not impossible." Yue Lengxin retorted stubbornly, then rolled her eyes playfully. "But the chef would have to be able to beat me."

"A chef who can beat you?" The old lady muttered under her breath, unable to contain her laughter. "Well, I'm afraid I won't live to see you find a partner in this lifetime."

As they chatted, their footsteps paused slightly, and a room appeared by their side.

Pushing open the door, a rich floral fragrance greeted them. Yue Lengxin took a deep breath, admiringly saying, "Teacher, the fragrance in this room is always different every time I come in."

"If you like it, come here often. It'll also give me someone to talk to. I don't have much to do on regular days, so I can only take care of these flowers and plants for enjoyment." The old lady picked up a watering can and began to water the vibrant flowers on the balcony. "Take a seat."

"Sure thing." Yue Lengxin comfortably nestled on the sofa, hugging a nearby cushion to her chest. The soft cushion pressed against the pillow, leaving shallow marks. "Teacher, I've reached Level 80!"

"I've sensed it for a while now." The old lady's eyes showed a hint of emotion. "A 24-year-old Spirit Douluo. This level of talent is comparable to the original Shrek Seven Devils."

"Let's set off tomorrow. This old body should move a bit too."

"Huh?" Yue Lengxin looked up, blinked, and asked, "Where are we going?"

"You, apart from thinking about eating, do you ever have any other thoughts in that head of yours?" The old lady retorted in a slightly annoyed tone. "Of course, we're going to the Star Dou Forest to help you hunt for your eighth Spirit ring."

"Rest well tonight and set off tomorrow."

"Well, fine." Yue Lengxin pouted.

It seemed that her desire to visit the gourmet street and try new dishes tonight was going to be disappointed. She could only consider it for another time.

I wonder what delicious food has appeared on the gourmet street during the months I've been away?