The Uprising in the Star Dou Great Forest, Parting Ways with Divan

Chapter 34 The Uprising in the Star Dou Great Forest, Parting Ways with Divan

"Looks like you're in a good mood? Hmm, you're already level 54? Even with an extra four thousand years, that's a huge increase in soul power, isn't it? Tsk tsk, looks like what I said before might not be entirely hopeless after all?"

"It's only four thousand years, and it's a Wind Spirit, where did you get so much soul power? I cultivated this beforehand. But you, your eyesight has improved. This was just a slight fluctuation of soul power that I couldn't control after absorbing the soul ring, and you could even tell?"

You Chen looked at Diwan with a meaningful expression.

With the blessing of the Concealing Breath Technique, his ability to conceal his true nature has reached a new level.

This world is not the kind where everyone has a ranking sign above their head, or where everyone knows each other's level just by showing their fighting spirit.

Soul Masters determine a level by first looking at the Soul Rings and then at the Aura.

Therefore, it is generally more accurate to assess the strength of people who are similar to oneself.

Seeing You Chen's expression, Diwan sniffed and scoffed, "You're as cautious as ever. It's just a level difference, are you worried I'll tell anyone?"

It's just a level...

There's nothing wrong with Divan's idea.

This would certainly be the case for others, but You Chen had to be more vigilant in this regard.

It's alright to jump from level 48 to level 54. No one knew when You Chen had reached level 50 before.

But if we wait two or three years and his strength jumps to the sixty-something level again, anyone will notice that something is wrong.

'It seems I need to pay even more attention to cultivating this Breath Concealment Technique. If absolutely necessary, I'll have to use that Flash of Inspiration.'

You Chen thought to himself silently.

He said, "The most secretive measure in the world is that no one else knows about it except yourself. The second best is that even if someone knows, they won't say anything. Devan, be careful, walls have ears. I'm not afraid of you knowing, but what if that person watching me has some kind of eavesdropping soul skill or method hidden on me..."

"Alright, alright, I'll be careful."

Divan had a "what are you talking about?" look on his face, but he knew You Chen's personality. Even though he didn't understand, he remembered it in his heart.

He then added, "Anyway, the matter is settled. You're going to Nottingham in Nafar, right? It'll take you a long time to get there by yourself, so let me take you."

You Chen was about to agree.

Suddenly, a violent earthquake shook the earth, and terrifying roars seemed to echo throughout the entire forest, with the chaotic sounds of countless birds and beasts fleeing and flying about everywhere.

Divan's expression changed instantly. He stopped chatting with You Chen, grabbed him, and quickly took off.

"What's going on? Have the spirit beasts in this forest gone mad? Could it be that the Wind Spirit we just killed has some powerful backer?"

"No, you're overthinking it, Divan. I swear on my reputation as a master of theory, there is absolutely no connection between the two."

While responding to Diwan's complaints, You Chen silently turned around and looked in the direction from which the beast's roar came from.

A crucial piece of information flashed in You Chen's eyes: 'Could it be that guy? What a coincidence, it's today?'

At Diwan's speed, it only took two hours to fly out of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Just as Diwan was about to continue flying west, giving You Chen a ride, You Chen finally spoke.

"Devan, this should be it."

"Hmm? We've only just entered the territory of the Barak Kingdom; we're still far from Fanos."

"That's right."

I don't understand what's wrong with You Chen this time.

But Divan wasn't one to meddle—which was why You Chen liked to boss him around.

Anyway, You Chen often acts crazy, so Diwan just attributes everything he doesn't understand to the idea that "that's probably how genius scholars are."

He readily put You Chen down and asked, "I plan to stay in Wuhun City for a while. Is there any message you'd like me to pass on to your pretty maid?"

At the end, Divan cheekily whistled at You Chen, his eyes filled with provocation.

You Chen completely ignored Diwan's suggestive glances and said in a businesslike tone, "I want to collect data on the age of the first few spirit rings of the spirit masters who have used whale glue over the years. Hmm, it would be best to also have their physical and mental strength data at that time."

As a young man from the 21st-century information technology era, how could You Chen not pay attention to soul tools after arriving in Douluo Continent?

In order to study the concept of the three elements of essence, energy, and spirit, You Chen developed a soul tool a few years in advance that could more accurately measure and collect soul master data.

These days, most of the new generation of elites from the Spirit Hall use this device to measure themselves before absorbing a spirit ring. As long as their memory is normal, they generally won't forget such crucial data completely.

"Huh? Another new research topic? You're such a boring man!"

"It's none of your business! Just tell me if you're going to help or not!"

"Alright. Notting City, right? Even if I'm busy myself, I'll have someone deliver the things."

As if remembering something, You Chen shook his head: "No need for that trouble. Just hand it over to my head maid and let her arrange it with me."

"Fine. Since you don't want to see my old face anymore, I won't make a fool of myself."

After saying this, Divan shrugged, turned around gracefully, raised his right hand and waved at You Chen, then soared into the sky. In the starry night, even his back was soon completely invisible.

Meanwhile, You Chen silently entered the nearest city...

Several days passed in the blink of an eye.

In a country lane in the Kingdom of Barak, a cute little girl with a scorpion tail whip that extends past her hips and wearing an adorable pink dress hopped and skipped along freely, swinging her arms back and forth.

As he walked, he hummed a tune of unknown origin, a clear yet foolish smile on his face.

It's a bit like a husky running wild after its owner leaves home.

"Little girl, don't you know that thieves have been frequenting this area lately?"

Suddenly, a magnetic voice entered the girl's ears.

For a fleeting moment, a look of wariness crossed her face. Turning her head, she saw a young man with large, black-rimmed glasses and a gentle, scholarly air sitting on a tree stump. The voice she had just heard was his.

"Uncle, who are you?"

Perhaps because the man's appearance was gentle, the girl immediately lowered her guard and asked, "What are you doing sitting here? Waiting for someone?"

"I was on my way to a rather remote place, and it took me quite a while to get around, so I'm just taking a short break here. But you, didn't you hear what I just said? Instead of worrying about what I'm busy with, why don't you pay more attention to your own safety?"

The man wearing non-prescription glasses was naturally You Chen.

He acquired this new accessory not because he wanted to cosplay Aizen, but because he considered that his appearance might be improved in the future due to the enhancement of his martial soul quality. In order to prevent others from noticing anything amiss, he equipped himself with this new item.

As for this cute little girl with the scorpion tail whip, who else could it be but Xiao Wu?

(End of this chapter)