3 Planning For The Future

As the sun rose over the training ground, children of all ages, from 4 to 15, trained with their fists. Sweat dripped from their faces as they moved, and one could see that their techniques were deadly and perfectly connected.

Amidst the training children stood a young, unassuming boy around the age of 6. He trained alone, his movements graceful yet lonely. This child was none other than Ru Jen, who had taken over the body of Yu Shen. Ru Jen had expected to regain his memories at birth, but instead they returned to him when he was 3 years old.

Despite his genius, Ru Jen was careful not to attract too much attention to himself. He had discovered, after years of research and analyzing purple level texts, that the attack of the five evil Titled Douluos was planned against the original Yu Shen. He was certain that someone from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had provided information about him,

Therefore, Ru Jen was certain that he had a future enemy who was dangerous. He knew that the only way to defeat a Title Douluo with a top level beast spirit like Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon was to know their weaknesses, and he was sure that the original Yu Shen only revealed their strengths and weaknesses to the sect leader. However, he wasn't quite sure why the sect leader would target him in the future. Therefore, following the original route of being a genius would only bring him more harm than good.

Moreover, there was also the case of the original Yu Shen's assassination at the age of 7, so Ru Jen was aware of the danger that lay ahead, and was determined not to become a naive fool like the original Yu Shen. He was also aware of the assassination plot against him at the age of 7, and so he decided to take a different path of being low-key rather than an attention-grabbing genius.

As he was pondering his future, a huge bell rang three times, signaling the end of today's training. Teenagers headed home while children walked towards the gate, waiting for their parents. Ru Jen put on his clothes and made his way towards the exit of the training ground.

As he stood at the gate, he heard a sharp yet melodic voice call out, "Xiao Shen!" It was the voice of his mother, Yu Xuzi, a Spirit Grand Master who was just blooming into womanhood.

Ru Jen, who was once known for his silent and cold demeanor, suddenly transformed into a cheerful little boy as he cried out in joy, "Motherrr.."

"So, how was your day today? Did you train hard?" Yu Xuzi asked, picking up Ru Jen into her arms. With a proud grin, Ru Jen answered, "Yes!! And Mr. Ken, the trainer, also praised me today!"

Although it appeared to be a typical mother-son reunion after a training session, but beneath the façade of a loving son, Ru Jen's heart was devoid of any emotion towards his mother, Yu Xuzi. After being alone for 700 years, he had forgotten all the feelings associated with mortal family relationships, and knew that he would abandon Yu Xuzi if presented with more benefits.

As they walked towards home, Ru Jen acted as if everything was normal, but late that night, the door to the house opened again, and Ru Jen recognized the footsteps as belonging to his father, Yu Yi, a spirit elder who looked to be between 30 and 35 years old.

As the hours passed, Ru Jen overheard his 'parents' talking in hushed tone.

"Honey, how much innate soul power will our son awaken?" Yu Xuzi asked anxiously.

"Don't worry, dear. He's our son. I'm sure he'll awaken with a higher power than both of us combined. If I had to guess, it'll probably be between level 4 and 7," said Yu Yi proudly.

Yu Xuzi's eyes lit up at the prospect, and the couple continued to talk about mundane matters that Ru Jen had no interest in hearing.

Although Ru Jen feigned sleep, it was not to listen in on their conversation as he knew that his parents were low-level sect members and held no valuable information. Instead, he was awake to continue his training. After all, the simulations had shown that Ru Jen's high level of innate soul power was a result of his relentless training, surpassing the average child.

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Amidst the shadows of the night, Ru Jen trained with intense focus and unwavering determination. The exercises he subjected himself to were not the standard ones taught by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, but rather a unique regimen he had created and named "Yin Body Training." For 700 years, he had not been idle, and the knowledge and wisdom he had acquired over that time were infused into this training.

At the heart of this Yin Body Training was the absorption of the essence of the moon. It was a harmonious blend of Tang San's Mysterious Heaven Skill and the Purple Demon Eye, but with the added benefit of Ru Jen's 700 years of experience and modern techniques from his previous life. The Yin Body Training not only strengthened his physical body, but also his mental strength and spiritual power.

Ru Jen was convinced that, if it were not for the requirement of obtaining a Spirit Ring, he would have reached rank 20 long ago.

However, today was a special day. The plans and schemes that Ru Jen had meticulously crafted over the last 4 years were finally coming to fruition. Starting tomorrow, when he awakened his martial soul, everything would change. The air was thick with anticipation, and the unknown hung heavy on the horizon like a storm waiting to break.

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