SoulLand: My System Is Just Too Awesome

Chapter 78: Chapter 78: The Three-Year Bottleneck! Parents' Breakthrough



Following the minor episode of the Tianhai City Alliance Tournament, Tang Luochuan and his group continued their academy life. Unbeknownst to them, three years had quietly passed.

Eastsea Academy, Third Year Zero Class.

"Our final exams are over, and the vacation officially begins."

"I hope everyone enjoys this holiday."

"Barring any surprises, this will likely be your last vacation at Eastsea Academy."

Looking at the students before him, Wu Zhangkong wore a faint smile. After the new term began, he would take them to Shrek Academy...

Given the children's talents, there was no chance of any mishaps during enrollment. And that would mark the true beginning of their journey.

"Yes, Teacher Wu!"

The group responded in unison.

"It's time to go to Shrek."

"Na'er..."

"She's been waiting for me for so long."

Tang Luochuan smiled softly, his deep eyes seemingly brimming with an endless allure.

Compared to three years ago, he had shed his youthful immaturity. His posture was now upright, and his height was nearly on par with Wu Zhangkong's. His already striking features had grown even more handsome, exuding an overwhelming charm and elegance.

"I'll have to work hard this vacation."

"Once we get to Shrek..."

"The pressure will multiply!"

Beside him, Xie Xie spoke with determination in his eyes.

Not long ago, with Tang Luochuan's help, his Martial Soul had fused into the Space-Time Dragon. His previously underwhelming Dual Dagger Martial Soul had transformed into a top-tier dragon-level Martial Soul.

Never before had he been so passionate about cultivation!

Enjoying the vacation was out of the question—the more he indulged now, the more he would suffer later at Shrek Academy.

Breaking through to Soul Ancestor as soon as possible was the only way forward.

"Exactly."

Wang Jinxi and the others felt the same. They weren't much stronger than Xie Xie and had no intention of ending up at the bottom of the rankings at Shrek.

Among them, Tang Wulin's gaze shone the brightest.

Though his strength was by no means inferior to the others, due to his lack of foundational training in childhood, his progress still lagged far behind. He had only barely broken through to level 32.

"Let's all do our best."

Xu Xiaoyan smiled gently beside them. She, too, had matured significantly, her already delicate features now even more beautiful.

If there was anyone among them who had made the most astonishing leap in cultivation, it was undoubtedly her—once not even a Grand Soul Master, she was now a level 35 Soul Venerable.

Over these three years, thanks to the optimal meditation method she learned from Luo Chuan for cultivating under starlight, she had not only shed her reputation as the weakest but had also become the third to reach Soul Venerable.

"Ah..."

"If only we were like Sister Xiaoyan..."

Tang Wulin and the others wore envious smiles. How he wished he could double his cultivation speed under the stars...

But alas, they lacked the capability.

As for why they called her "Sister Xiaoyan"—it all started when she single-handedly dominated the group of boys with her absolute control.

"Hmm... Once we're at Shrek, I won't be the only one spending every day with Luo Chuan."

Seated beside Tang Luochuan, Gu Yue paid no attention to the others. Instead, she quietly gazed at him, her mind drifting to thoughts of Na'er's presence, murmuring to herself.

Compared to three years ago, she had now shed her youthful innocence and matured further. Her excellent figure was accentuated by the school uniform, appearing even more graceful and alluring.

With her naturally outstanding temperament and breathtaking beauty, she had become one of the two most renowned goddesses of Donghai Academy.

As for the other, it was undoubtedly Xu Xiaoyan, who embodied both sweetness and charm.

Of course, the former, Gu Yue, was well-known throughout the academy for having a crush on a certain boy, while in Xu Xiaoyan's heart…

She, too, had someone she liked.

"Luo Chuan."

"What are your plans for this holiday?"

Gu Yue snapped out of her thoughts and asked softly.

"Nothing much, really."

"Probably just cultivating at home."

Tang Luochuan shook his head, his expression indifferent, as if it didn't matter much to him.

"Cultivating…"

"Boss, you're really leaving us no room to breathe."

Listening to their conversation, Xie Xie and the others nearby couldn't help but grimace, sighing repeatedly. Even Xu Xiaoyan's expression shifted slightly.

Apart from Gu Yue, who completely overshadowed them as a level 48 Soul Ancestor, the rest of them were still Soul Venerables. But their boss, Tang Luochuan…

Was already at level 50.

All he needed was to absorb a Soul Spirit, and he would break through to Soul King.

Bro! Take a break, will you? Stop cultivating already!

"Well…"

"Since I've hit a bottleneck now, there's nothing else I can do but cultivate."

Tang Luochuan smiled helplessly, both amused and exasperated.

During the previous holiday, he had even beaten all the guardians of the primary Spirit Ascension Platforms in several cities of the Tianhai Alliance, and who knew how many Soul Bones he had looted.

Other than cultivating, what else was there to do?

As he thought this, he silently checked his own data panel:

[Host: Tang Luochuan]

[Martial Soul: Golden Dragon King]

[Cultivation: Level 50 Power Attack System Four-Ring Battle Soul Grandmaster]

[Soul Rings: Black, Black, Black, Black (50,000 years)]

[Secondary Professions: Level 7 Forging Master Saint Craftsman, Level 7 Mecha Manufacturer, Level 7 Mecha Designer, Level 7 Mecha Repair Technician…]

[Other: Owner of the Sword of Time and Space, Owner of a Black Mecha, Two-Word Battle Armor Master…]

Just as he had said, he was currently at a bottleneck in all aspects. His secondary professions aside, in terms of Soul Power cultivation, he was also the strongest among them.

Not only had he crafted a black mecha for himself as a means of transportation, but with his extraordinary physical constitution, he had also become a Two-Word Battle Armor Master while still at the four-ring level.

But even though his strength had long reached level 50, he was still stuck at the Soul Ancestor realm. The reason was simple…

Donghai City had no means of selling ten-thousand-year Soul Spirits.

Tianhai City had some ten-thousand-year Soul Spirits available, but even the most common ones didn't meet his standards.

If he wanted a suitable Soul Spirit, he would have to wait until he went to Shrek City to climb the Soul Spirit Pagoda.

"After we go to Shrek City…"

"Let's pick a Soul Spirit together."

Gu Yue looked at Tang Luochuan and said with a soft smile.

Her teacher in the human world, Leng Yaozhu, had long wanted to meet Luo Chuan in person. As a welcoming gift…

Wouldn't a hundred-thousand-year Soul Spirit be perfect for the occasion?

"Then you'd better break through quickly."

Tang Luochuan nodded in agreement, chuckling lightly.

It wasn't just him—when the time came, even Gu Yue would need a top-tier Soul Spirit.

With her own talent and being part of Leng Yaozhu's faction, that deputy tower master shouldn't be stingy when it comes to Soul Spirits.

"Hmph."

"Once the vacation ends..."

"I'll be level 50 too."

Seeing that she was being underestimated, Gu Yue couldn't help but feel displeased and let out a light snort. Yet as she looked at Tang Luochuan before her, she couldn't hide her astonishment.

"I thought so."

"Keep it up."

Tang Luochuan responded with a smile, agreeing.

"Ah..."

Gu Yue watched the smile on his face and silently sighed in her heart. Sometimes she really couldn't understand...

Just who was the real monster here.

To catch up with Luo Chuan, she had pushed her talent to new heights several times, yet even so, she still couldn't close the gap.

If this continued, her pride as the Silver Dragon King might truly vanish.

"This vacation..."

"I'll make one last push."

She thought to herself with determination.

That afternoon, in the villa district of Eastsea City.

"Mom, Dad, we're back..."

As Tang Luochuan and his brother stepped inside, a powerful surge of Soul Power immediately greeted them. In the living room, their mother Lang Yue was breaking through her final bottleneck.

Beside her, eight Soul Rings—purple, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black—shone brilliantly.

Tang Ziran stood by her side, and upon seeing his sons return, he flashed a gentle smile and raised a finger to his lips in a gesture for silence.

"Mom..."

"Is she breaking through?"

Tang Luochuan's eyes lit up at the sight, unable to suppress his joy.

Ever since their parents' talents had improved, their cultivation speed had skyrocketed. His father had broken through to Titled Douluo last year, and now...

His mother was about to reach nine rings.

"At this rate..."

"Once Mom and Dad visit the Spirit Ascension Platform to enhance their Soul Rings, there's no doubt they'll become Ultimate Douluos with their improved talents. The system really came through..."

Tang Luochuan thought to himself with satisfaction.

Nothing could be better than growing stronger while also helping his parents do the same.

Unlike Tang Luochuan's calm demeanor, Tang Wulin was filled with awe. The last time he had witnessed such a scene was when their father broke through to Titled Douluo...

Mom was an 89th-rank Soul Douluo—could she really be reaching that level too?

"..."

As the two brothers watched, a ninth profound black ring materialized beside their mother's existing eight.

Nine rings—Titled Douluo!

"Ziran."

"I did it..."

Lang Yue snapped out of her trance, her face alight with joy as she threw herself into Tang Ziran's arms, beaming.

"Ah..."

"The kids are watching."

Tang Ziran embraced her softly, momentarily dazed before smiling fondly.

"Hmm?"

"Did school let out today?"

Hearing this, Lang Yue blinked in surprise, only now noticing Tang Luochuan and his brother. A warm smile spread across her face.

"We're on break."

"Congratulations on becoming a Titled Douluo, Mom."

The two brothers stepped forward, grinning.

"Thank you, my two little geniuses."

Lang Yue replied with a chuckle, speaking softly.

"Mom and Dad are amazing."

"They've actually become Titled Douluo already."

Tang Wulin's face was filled with excitement and astonishment as he couldn't help but exclaim.

Previously, the entire East Sea City only had one Titled Douluo—the master of the Spirit Transfer Pagoda. But now...

Both Mom and Dad have become Titled Douluo!

"We're not that amazing yet..."

"Wu Lin and Brother will surpass us parents in the future."

Lang Yue shook her head gently and spoke softly.

"But in the coming days..."

"Your father and I will take you somewhere."

Tang Ziran took a deep breath, his eyes filled with reverie as he forced a faint smile.


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