8: Chapter 8 Shrek City

An overpowered Domain Skill! And it was a Domain Skill that perfectly matched Lin Yan's initial expectations! This was the one!

There was nothing to hesitate about; delaying even a second would be disrespecting a divine skill!

As Lin Yan's consciousness unhesitatingly collided with this Spirit Ability, in the next instant, a powerful repulsive force suddenly erupted from the entire Soul Skill Rule Space, violently expelling his consciousness in a flash.

The moment his consciousness was repelled back into the Spirit Origin space, Lin Yan faintly caught sight of a Withered-Prosperous Calamity Flame Ancient Dragon roaring toward the heavens, following his consciousness along the grayish-green thread connected to his Spirit, plunging headfirst into his Emperor Flame Spirit.

And at the exact moment that Withered-Prosperous Calamity Flame Ancient Dragon fully merged into his Spirit, an invisible Bottleneck deep within seemed to snap open.

However, before Lin Yan could investigate further, the mental shock caused by being expelled from the Soul Skill Rule Space prevented his consciousness from remaining stable in the Spirit Origin space, and he was pulled back into his Physical Body in an instant.

At the same time, Lin Yan's absorption of the spirit ring in the outside world was drawing to an end.

As the last strand of violent Soul Power was completely refined, that deep purple spirit ring thoroughly integrated into his body—the spirit ring absorption was a success!

Afterward, Lin Yan did not rush to open his eyes. Instead, he sat quietly in place, sorting through the information about the Spirit Ability that had appeared in his mind. Unable to suppress the joy in his heart, the corners of his mouth unconsciously curled into a slight smile.

Sure enough, there were no mishaps!

The Spirit Ability he ultimately obtained was precisely the Domain Skill his consciousness had selected just now—[Withered Glory Tribulation Flame Domain]!

Although he had experienced the sensation of being blindsided by the rule space again, for the sake of the Spirit Ability, he naturally forgave it!

As for the force that had expelled him, Lin Yan also had a rough guess; it was likely the power of the Laws of the Douluo Plane.

When his consciousness collided with the rule fragment in the spirit ring space, it meant that the rule fragment had established a connection with him.

And under the Laws of the Douluo Plane, a spirit ring under a hundred thousand years could only carry a single Spirit Ability.

Therefore, the moment the Spirit Ability was confirmed, influenced by the plane's Laws, the spirit ring instinctively initiated the Spirit Ability solidification process. Naturally, an "outsider" like him who had snuck in would be ruthlessly kicked out.

Facing this situation, current Lin Yan had no good solution. After all, he was merely a minor Spirit Elder now, so he could only passively take it when facing the plane's Laws.

But "thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river"—once he quietly developed his strength, there would eventually come a day when he could say, "I don't eat beef!"

The instant Lin Yan's consciousness fully returned to his Physical Body, the Prajna Heart Lamp hidden deep within his Sea of Consciousness automatically went out.

With the sudden loss of the blessing from the Divine Light of Wisdom, he instantly felt as if his spiritual platform had been covered in a thick layer of dust, leaving his thoughts muddy and chaotic.

But in truth, this was merely a sense of contrast caused by suddenly exiting the state of extreme Comprehension Ability. Strictly speaking, due to the subtle, ongoing influence of the Divine Light of Wisdom, his Comprehension Ability had actually improved by a notch compared to before.

After adjusting his breathing slightly until the sluggishness in his consciousness gradually faded, Lin Yan slowly opened his eyes under Uncle Lin's expectant gaze.

Seeing this, Uncle Lin immediately took a quick step forward and asked softly, "Young Master, how is the Spirit Ability? Are you satisfied with it?"

Lin Yan stood up, smiled, and replied, "Satisfied, extremely satisfied! Uncle Lin, the Spirit Ability I obtained this time is..."

Before Lin Yan could finish speaking, Uncle Lin hurriedly interrupted him, "Young Master, you've forgotten what I cautioned you about before! You don't need to tell me the effect of your Spirit Ability. The fewer people who know what a Spirit Ability does, the harder it is for others to target you, and the safer you will be."

Looking at Uncle Lin's resolute expression, Lin Yan nodded helplessly.

He actually didn't mind letting Uncle Lin know his Spirit Ability's effect. After all, in this life, after his parents passed away, Uncle Lin was the person closest to him. It was also under Uncle Lin's meticulous care that he was able to grow up safely.

Seeing Lin Yan nod, a hearty and gratified smile reappeared on Uncle Lin's previously somewhat solemn face.

"Hahaha! An eleven-year-old Spirit Elder, my Young Master has the potential of a Limit! Master and Madam can smile in the Netherworld knowing this!"

Looking at Uncle Lin wildly setting up death flags, the corner of Lin Yan's mouth twitched, but he still refrained from saying anything.

Ah well, just let Uncle Lin enjoy his happiness...

Shrek City

Built upon the Lima Plain, Shrek City was located in the southeastern part of the Heavenly Soul Empire. To its southeast was the Star Dou Great Forest, to its east was the Dou Ling Empire, and to its south was the Star Luo Empire—it could be said to be right at the core intersection of the three Empires.

The city covered an exceptionally vast area and was one of the largest cities on the entire continent, inhabited by over two million citizens. Furthermore, Shrek Academy held absolute control over this city!

Shrek Academy was not located in the center of Shrek City, but rather in its eastern portion, as that side faced toward the direction of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Precisely because of this, the south, north, and west gates of Shrek City allowed free entry and exit, whereas the east gate belonged exclusively to Shrek Academy.

After leaving the Myriad Fire Mountains, because there were still some matters at the Lin family that Uncle Lin needed to handle, he parted ways with Lin Yan.

Estimating that Shrek's enrollment period for this year was drawing to a close, Lin Yan did not return home and instead headed straight to Shrek City.

When Lin Yan arrived at the city, dusk was already approaching.

However, because it was currently the enrollment period for Shrek Academy, it remained bustling with activity outside the city gates. Merchants from all over gathered here, wanting to make a handsome profit by riding the wave of enrollment heat.

From the moment Lin Yan stepped near the city gate, the gazes of the surrounding crowd gathered on him intentionally or unintentionally. For even on the Douluo Continent, where handsome men and beautiful women were plentiful, Lin Yan's current looks could be considered top-tier.

Long dark red hair fell over his shoulders, with bright eyes and prominent eyebrows. Coupled with that unique temperament—fiery yet refined—he caused countless young girls and women along the way to cast side glances at him.

Just as Lin Yan was dealing with the enthusiastic girls striking up conversations with him while walking toward the city gate, a red-haired woman not far away took in the whole scene.

Her pink eyes were as alluring as peach blossoms, her shoulders and back were upright, her jade legs were slender and straight, and her slender waist outlined a voluptuous curve. Looking at the women surrounding Lin Yan, a trace of indifference flashed deep in her eyes, and she left straight away.

By the time Lin Yan finally made his way through the crowd of women to the registration station, over a dozen Shrek students dressed in yellow uniforms with green badges on their chests were standing there, alongside a male and a female admissions teacher. They had already noticed Lin Yan standing out like a crane among chickens.

Ignoring a few jealous and displeased male extras next to the admissions teacher, Lin Yan calmly handed over a recommendation letter and said, "Hello, I'm here to register."

Of the two admissions teachers, the short-haired, neat, and delicate-looking female teacher swept her eyes over his face—handsome enough to "Charm all living beings"—with a meaningful smile. After taking the recommendation letter and carefully checking it, she said, "The recommendation letter is fine. Register your information first, and then we'll test your Soul Power."

Lin Yan quickly finished registering his personal details, took a blue Soul Power crystal ball handed over by a nearby student, and slowly channeled his internal Soul Power into it.

In an instant, the crystal ball burst with dazzling light!

"Level 32 Soul Power, a Spirit Elder!!!"