Douluo: Peerless King of Beast Tamer

DD-Chapter 13: Three Purple Soul Rings

Tang Ya asked all her questions, and Zhou Sichen replied helplessly, "The reason I didn't use my martial soul in front of you was that I was afraid you wouldn't be able to accept it, but you're very smart, and it seems you have guessed it."

Hearing this near-certain answer, Tang Ya was stunned. Bei Bei and Huo Yuhao, who had just finished practicing, came over and, seeing Tang Ya's expression, exchanged puzzled glances.

Beibei asked, "Xiaoya, what's wrong?"

Tang Ya glanced at Zhou Sichen, who nodded. Then she recounted the conversation she had just had with him.

After hearing Tang Ya's words, Beibei looked at Zhou Sichen in disbelief: "Sure enough, my earlier suspicions were correct. Ah Da's age is definitely more than one or two thousand years—at least five thousand years, right?"

Zhou Sichen nodded. "I didn't tell you before, not just because I was afraid you wouldn't accept it, but also because I had only just met you. I was worried. However, after spending half a month together, I trust you, so I won't hide it."

Hearing this, Beibei smiled. "That's why I was embarrassed to ask; I held onto that question for a long time!"

After a pause, Beibei asked in disbelief, "So… is your first soul ring really a thousand-year level?"

Zhou Sichen nodded but then shook his head.

This scene stunned Beibei and the other two. What did it mean to nod and shake his head?

Zhou Sichen clarified, "Ah Da is indeed a thousand-year-old beast, but it was only more than 700 years old when I first contracted it. The reason it has reached the thousand-year level is due to the uniqueness of my martial soul."

Beibei, being bright, immediately made a bold guess: "So… your contracted soul beast can be upgraded as your cultivation level improves?"

Zhou Sichen nodded. "Yes, that's why Ah Da is now a thousand-year-old beast."

After Zhou Sichen's confirmation, Beibei and Tang Ya exchanged glances, fear evident in their eyes.

Yes, it was fear. They had already been surprised earlier.

As top students of Shrek Academy, they naturally possessed rich theoretical knowledge.

The notion that a contracted soul beast could upgrade alongside the master's soul power was significant. 

What did this mean?

This meant that when Zhou Sichen reached level 50, he would have five powerful ten-thousand-year-old soul beasts at his side.

When Zhou Sichen breaks through to level 90 and becomes a Titled Douluo, all his contracted soul beasts would be at the 100,000-year level. By then, he alone would possess terrifying strength comparable to nine Titled Douluo.

Fighting one against nine at the Titled Douluo realm had never occurred in the history of the soul master world, right?

In that moment, they fully grasped the kind of monster Zhou Sichen was!

They had been living alongside such a monster for the past half month! And had become good friends?! 

This was definitely a remarkable ally! Even a genius like Beibei had to admit that Zhou Sichen had infinite potential.

He was accustomed to encountering geniuses but couldn't think of anyone who could compare with Zhou Sichen.

Even the one who entered the inner courtyard last year was not on the same level!

Moreover, Zhou Sichen was about the same age as him and already over level 30. With such talent, it was only a matter of time before he reached the status of Titled Douluo.

Given enough time, Zhou Sichen would undoubtedly become a historical figure in the world of soul masters!

Beibei said in a daze, "I was too embarrassed to ask before, but can I inquire now? How old are you, Brother Zhou, and what's your soul power level?"

Initially, he hadn't opened the recommendation letter Zhou Sichen had given him. He only knew that Zhou Sichen was recommended by the Lord of Tianyuan City, so he was unaware of his level and age.

Although Zhou Sichen appeared to be over fifteen years old, Beibei understood that as long as a candidate was talented enough and had a recommendation letter, Shrek Academy would accept them even if they were twelve years old — albeit under stricter requirements.

When Zhou Sichen heard this question, his expression became strange. "I advise you not to know."

Beibei was taken aback and immediately realized that there was only one reason why Zhou Sichen would say this: the answer would be shocking!

But now that the question had been posed, it would be even more unbearable not to know.

Tang Ya hesitated for a moment and said, "Brother Zhou, just tell us. You can't be a Soul King, right?"

Zhou Sichen shook his head and replied, "I only have three rings; it's not that outrageous."

Bei Bei and Tang Ya breathed a sigh of relief at the mention of three rings. Even Huo Yuhao, who had been quietly listening and was stunned by the conversation, also exhaled, relieved.

Brother Zhou had brought them so many shocks that even he, with his average emotional resilience, could adapt to it.

But if Brother Zhou had been a five-ring Soul King, Huo Yuhao would probably have been so shocked his jaw would have dropped.

Three rings! But even three rings were impressive, especially since Huo Yuhao didn't even have his first soul ring yet.

Beibei murmured, "Three rings are good, three rings are good…"

Seeing that their expectations had peaked, it was time for Zhou Sichen to conclude.

Zhou Sichen solemnly introduced himself, "Let me introduce myself formally: I am Zhou Sichen, my martial soul is the Book of Contract. I am twelve years old and a thirty-eighth-level fighting soul master."

"Thirty-eighth level…" Beibei whispered, realizing it was only one level higher than his own, which was still acceptable.

Wait… twelve years old?

Beibei, Tang Ya, and Huo Yuhao's eyes widened simultaneously: "You're only twelve years old?"

Especially Huo Yuhao, who was only eleven years old, found it incredible that he seemed like a little brother next to Zhou Sichen.

How can a twelve-year-old Zhou Sichen appear more mature than the eldest senior brother? Is he really twelve years old?

Being level 38 at the age of twelve—can humans even reach such a realm?

Beibei had already been calling himself a genius, yet he was only level 37 now. Zhou Sichen, two years younger than him, was one level higher?

They were all human beings; why was there such a vast gap between them?

In reality, Zhou Sichen had only been level 37 a few days before. He made a breakthrough during practice just these past two nights, which accounted for the difference.

Not to mention Bei Bei and Tang Ya, Huo Yuhao was utterly astonished. Brother Zhou was merely one year older than him and was already at level 38 without even a soul ring...

Zhou Sichen observed the incredulous expressions on their faces and smiled slightly. "Don't be so surprised; there are even more astonishing things."

As he spoke, a gorgeous book that looked as though it was made of gold appeared in Zhou Sichen's hand. With this book, which appeared extremely noble and exquisite, three soul rings materialized around him.

Purple! Purple! Purple!

Three purple soul rings rose up, once again shattering the trio's perceptions.

Though Zhou Sichen had previously claimed that his first soul ring was at the thousand-year level, hearing about it was one thing, but witnessing it was entirely different.

A soul master with three purple soul rings—were they dazzled, or had they met a god?

How could there truly be someone so incredible?

As they looked at Zhou Sichen, their mouths agape in disbelief, Zhou Sichen slowly withdrew the Book of Contract martial soul, and the three purple soul rings faded back into his body.

This demonstration allowed the three of them to experience the power of Zhou Sichen's Book of Contract martial soul first-hand. Furthermore, after spending half a month with them, Beibei and the others also learned about his origins from the Heavenly Soul Empire.

'With my talent, I will surely be the center of attention if I go to Shrek Academy. And if Beibei recommends me to the Moon, I can get in right away!'

'And let alone Beibei—my sister's status would likely be enough.'

'However, with Beibei, his great-grandson, advocating for me, my impression in Moon's eyes will undoubtedly improve.'

'As long as I can integrate well into Shrek Academy, all subsequent plans will fall into place.'

(End of this chapter)