Douluo: Divine Dragon Pattern Staff

"Xiao Ming, Xiao Yu, are you two done fighting? This old man here has been watching for a while."

Li Yusong chuckled as he spoke. Qin Ming and Mo Yu both turned their heads.

"Teacher Li, you're back?"

"Teacher Li, is that your confused grandson on your back? He looks perfectly normal to me."

The two spoke in turn, with Mo Yu looking at Li Luochen in confusion.

"Hahahaha, your teacher I, have had good luck! My precious grandson is now completely normal. It's been months since he last had an episode."

Li Yusong spoke with joy. Originally, he thought Li Luochen would return to his dazed state after being normal for a while, but after several months without any issues, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Hey, you two spectators over there, go fetch the principal and the other teachers."

Li Yusong instructed the two new students who were watching the fight.

The two new students scurried off to call everyone.

Before long, all the teachers of Shrek Academy gathered—Four-Eyed Owl Flender, Immovable Bright King Zhao Wuji, Shao Xin, Lu Qibin, and Li Yusong, who was carrying Li Luochen. The teaching staff of Shrek Academy was now complete.

"Old Li, what did you call us here for? Oh, is that Xiao Chen on your back? Why did you bring him?"

A middle-aged man who appeared to be around forty stepped forward. His appearance was ordinary, but his physique was extremely sturdy. Though not tall, his broad shoulders resembled a fortress wall, and his robust muscles, like steel, couldn't be hidden under his coat. Despite his friendly expression, his imposing figure naturally exuded a strong sense of pressure.

"Hehe, Old Zhao, my precious grandson has returned to normal. Don't believe me? Xiao Chen, call him Uncle Zhao."

"Uncle Zhao!"

Li Luochen's crisp voice rang out. Although only three years old, he was exceptionally handsome, with large eyes and neat black hair that gave him a refreshing look.

"Ai~ Xiao Chen, have you really recovered? Hahahaha, congratulations, Old Li! Come here, let Uncle Zhao give you a hug."

Zhao Wuji strode over casually, and Li Yusong handed his grandson over for Zhao Wuji to hold.

"Come on, Xiao Chen, give your uncle a smile."

"Uh... Uncle, why do your words feel so sleazy?"

"Hey, you little rascal! So you really have recovered—you even know that my words are usually meant to tease young girls. Are you starting to pick up bad habits at such a young age?"

As Zhao Wuji and Li Luochen interacted, Lu Qibin looked toward Li Luochen.

"Do you remember me, Xiao Chen?"

"Mm, yes. You're Grandpa Lu—the one with the goat beard. Very easy to recognize."

"Hahaha, good, good! Congratulations, Old Li. Your only grandson has finally recovered. I remember Xiao Chen is only three, right? In three years, I'll come to help him awaken his martial soul."

Lu Qibin chuckled as he stroked his goat beard.

"Congratulations, Old Li. Your grandson has finally returned to normal. Who knows, maybe he'll become a little monster. If he does turn out to be a prodigy, Principal Flender will waive all his tuition fees!"

Flender happily congratulated his old friend. If Li Luochen turned out to be a genius, it would be even better. The more talented individuals who graduated from Shrek Academy, the greater its reputation would grow.

"I believe my grandson will definitely be a little genius. Us Lao Li's trust him."

Li Yusong believed his grandson was destined for greatness.

"Hahahaha, today is a joyous day for Old Li! Principal Flender will treat us all to a feast at the restaurant in Suotuo City. Little monster, let's go."

Flender was in a great mood and didn't care about expenses. On such a happy occasion, as the leader, he should take the initiative to celebrate.

"Yay, Principal Flender is the best! Qin Ming, Su Qingyun, Liu Ying—since the principal rarely treats us, we must eat well today."

Mo Yu jumped up excitedly. He knew how stingy Principal Flender usually was, so this rare generosity called for a proper feast.

The group from Shrek Academy then headed toward Suotuo City.

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Three years later, at Shrek Academy.

Li Luochen, now six years old, finally faced a major milestone in his life—the awakening of his martial soul.

"Has the day finally arrived?"

Li Luochen felt a bit nervous. After all, he hoped his talent wouldn't disappoint him. Having been reborn, he wanted to seize this chance to strive for greatness.

"Come on, Xiao Chen, step into the center of the array. Grandpa Lu will help you awaken your martial soul."

Lu Qibin took out six stones and arranged them into a hexagram on the ground.

"Xiao Chen, stand in the center of the array. Don't be afraid. Close your eyes and feel your inner energy."

A golden light enveloped Li Luochen's entire body.

"Xiao Chen, extend your right hand."

Li Luochen felt all the energy in his body converge into his right hand. A crimson-red staff appeared, with black hoops at both ends and ancient dragon patterns engraved along its length.

"So it's the Dragon Pattern Staff, just as expected. Old Li, I remember your son only awakened a regular staff, right?"

Lu Qibin looked at the scarlet-red staff and spoke to Li Yusong.

"Yes, but Xiao Chen's Dragon Pattern Staff seems different from mine. The dragon patterns are more intricate—it feels stronger than mine. It must be a variant Dragon Pattern Staff."

Li Yusong observed Li Luochen's Dragon Pattern Staff and compared it to his own after releasing it.

"I see. Xiao Chen, let's test your spirit power next."

Lu Qibin took out a blue crystal ball. This crystal ball had an upper limit of level ten and was used to measure innate spirit power.

Li Luochen placed his hand on the crystal ball and felt the energy within his body being drawn out. This was the unique spirit power of this world.

The crystal ball glowed brightly, though not overwhelmingly so—it was sufficiently radiant.

"Huh?! Innate spirit power of eight and a half levels, nearly nine! Hey, Old Li, it seems your grandson is also a little monster. He's even stronger than Xiao Tian and Xiao Ying!"

Li Yusong hadn't expected his grandson to perform so well. Not only was the awakened Dragon Pattern Staff stronger than his, but his innate spirit power was also incredibly high.

What did it mean to have innate spirit power of eight and a half levels, nearing nine? It placed him firmly in the genius category. Even Principal Flender's innate spirit power at awakening was only close to eight levels.

This indicated that Li Luochen was destined to become a Spirit Douluo—a powerful Spirit Douluo respected by all.

At this moment, Li Luochen gazed at the Dragon Pattern Staff in his hand. He had overheard Lu Qibin and Li Yusong's conversation. With innate spirit power of eight and a half levels, nearing nine, it was indeed excellent. Moreover, the Dragon Pattern Staff had undergone a slight mutation, improving its quality.

Originally, the Dragon Pattern Staff was already considered good among high-grade martial souls. Now, the one in Li Luochen's hands could be regarded as an exceptional example within the high-grade tier.

"Here, Xiao Chen. This is the best spirit power meditation method collected by the principal. Take it. Work hard to break through to level ten, and Old Lu and I will take you to hunt a soul beast and obtain your first soul ring."

Lu Qibin handed a book to Li Luochen. Cultivating spirit power relied on meditation. There were very few cultivation techniques in this world—almost none. Otherwise, Tang San wouldn't have risen to prominence solely with the Xuantian Technique.

"Alright, I'll definitely work hard."

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