Chapter 65: Arrival at Nuoding City — "Do You Have a Student Named Tang San Enrolled This Year?"
In the midst of his painful transformation, an entire night passed without Lin Yu realizing it.
The next morning,
as the first rays of sunlight entered the cave, Lin Yu, who had fallen unconscious, suddenly opened his eyes and sat up in an instant.
"Did it work?"
The moment he awoke, Lin Yu immediately thought of the Golden Holy Dragon martial soul origin he had fused the night before and the Dragon Essence he had consumed.
Sensing the presence of a new martial soul within his body, Lin Yu's face lit up.
It seemed… he had succeeded. He had awakened a second martial soul!
"Golden Holy Dragon Martial Soul, come forth!"
In the cave, sensing the new martial soul, Lin Yu shouted in a low voice.
With a blinding burst of golden light, a mighty golden dragon—covered in gleaming scales, with wings spread wide and an imposing, regal presence—emerged behind him and let out a thunderous roar.
"So this is the Golden Holy Dragon Martial Soul? It really does look powerful!"
"But that Yu Xiaogang… what a failure. He actually had the Golden Holy Dragon Origin and still ended up with Luo Sanpao? Pathetic."
Admiring the majesty of his new martial soul, Lin Yu couldn't help but sneer inwardly at Yu Xiaogang.
He then tested out Martial Soul Possession.
Once activated, Lin Yu's entire body became encased in tough golden dragon scales. His eyes turned into golden vertical pupils, and dragon horns grew atop his head.
In this state,
he punched a crater the size of a washbasin into the cave wall, with web-like cracks spreading around it.
Based on his time in Spirit City, Lin Yu judged that this attack was at least on par with a full-force strike from a Soul Ancestor-level power-type battle soul master.
After canceling the possession state, he also tested his normal physical strength.
Thanks to the enhancement from the Dragon Essence,
he found he could punch deeply into the cave wall even without using Martial Soul Possession.
This raw strength already exceeded that of a Soul Grandmaster-level power-type soul master's full strike!
The Dragon Essence's strengthening effect was terrifying!
Lin Yu couldn't help but gasp inwardly.
As just a Soul Master, he could now match the attack strength of a Soul Grandmaster—possibly even in full battle mode!
This power rivaled that of Soul Ancestors or even average Soul Kings in their normal state.
And that was assuming the opponent had top-tier martial souls like Zao Wou-Ki's Vigorous Vajra Bear.
Now… was he ready to absorb a ten-thousand-year spirit ring?
Realizing his current physical capability could match a Soul King's, Lin Yu was thrilled.
However, being a twin martial soul wielder,
he had no intention of attaching a spirit ring to the Golden Holy Dragon for now.
He planned to use it instead to sneak into Nuoding Academy.
When registering, he would try to avoid listing his martial soul or find a way to conceal it.
The Golden Holy Dragon was simply too eye-catching.
If revealed, it would instantly draw Spirit Hall's attention.
But with his current strength, as long as he avoided the clash between Tang Hao and Spirit Hall,
no one in Nuoding City should be strong enough to force him into using Martial Soul Possession.
"Time to move."
Now that he had successfully awakened the Golden Holy Dragon martial soul, Lin Yu prepared to head for Nuoding City.
There were still over ten days until the next livestream.
Since Nuoding City was near the border of the Heaven Dou and Star Luo Empires, it wasn't too far from Spirit City.
Bibi Dong's group would likely reach it by carriage in under ten days.
But Lin Yu, using the External Soul Bone: Wind and Thunder Wings,
could make it there in less than three days.
…
After activating the Wind and Thunder Wings, Lin Yu soared into the sky with a roar of elemental power, heading straight for Nuoding City.
Though he had never been there before,
he had already studied its location in the library and even purchased a map.
Unlike Bibi Dong's group, who would follow roads by carriage,
Lin Yu flew in a straight line—saving both time and distance.
If it weren't for his limited stamina and the need to stop and rest occasionally,
he could have reached Nuoding City in just one day.
"So this is Nuoding City?"
After three days, Lin Yu finally arrived.
Looking at the tall city walls—impressive, though far less so than Spirit City's—he smiled as he read the inscription "Nuoding City" above the gate.
He strolled confidently toward the entrance.
Once inside,
he wasted no time. With his goal already decided, he began asking around and made his way directly to Nuoding Academy.
Originally, he had considered buying a mask to conceal his identity. But after fusing the Golden Holy Dragon and consuming the Dragon Essence,
his physique and appearance had changed significantly.
His body was now taller and more muscular, and his face had become sharper and more striking.
Even if Village Chief Leo stood before him now, he wouldn't recognize him.
With that in mind, Lin Yu dropped the disguise idea altogether.
Soon, he arrived at Nuoding Academy.
Before him stood a large black iron gate. The surrounding wall, made of granite, was overgrown with leafy vines.
Though not as grand as Spirit Hall's junior academy, it had its own charm.
Lin Yu smiled, then walked confidently toward the entrance.
Unlike Tang San in the original story,
Lin Yu's refined clothing and striking good looks immediately marked him as a noble in the gatekeeper's eyes.
The man eagerly scurried over.
"Young master, how may I assist you?"
"I'm here to enroll in Nuoding Academy. Is admission still open?" Lin Yu asked.
"Of course!"
The gatekeeper nodded repeatedly, smiling obsequiously.
For working students, missing enrollment meant losing eligibility.
But for nobles—who paid tuition—Nuoding Academy made exceptions.
As long as the applicant had soul power, they were welcome.
"Young master, if you're here to enroll, please, come this way!"
The gatekeeper gestured respectfully and smiled.
"Alright, but first I have a question."
Lin Yu paused thoughtfully, then turned back and asked,
"Has anyone named Tang San enrolled in Nuoding Academy this year?"
(END CHAPTER)
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