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The Yu Xiaogang took a sudden step forward, his face flushed and his gaze fixed on Ning Rongrong. He seemed extremely agitated. "When did I ever plagiarize Spirit Hall's information?!" he said, almost squeezing the words from between his teeth.
"That was them—Spirit Hall—jealous of my research! To suppress me and discredit me, they deliberately spread rumors! My decades of painstaking effort, researching day and night, just to figure out the correct path for Spirit development! But in the end, they called me worthless. You... you're just a teenager; you don't understand the corruption and struggles of the Spirit Master world at all!"
Seeing how emotional the Yu Xiaogang was, Ning Rongrong was a little startled. No matter how fearless she usually was, she was a bit frightened now and took a step back, her eyes wide as she looked at him. "Yu Xiaogang, why are you so agitated? I... I didn't say that what Spirit Hall said was necessarily true.
I just heard it from others. If you think they're spreading rumors, then release your Spirit and show us. Let everyone see what's going on!" she said, lifting her chin. Her tone was a little softer, but her eyes still held the defiance of a young miss from a noble family. "If you truly have the strength, why would you be afraid of others spreading rumors? See if your spirit power Rank is really less than thirty."
As soon as she said those words, not only did the Yu Xiaogang's face turn ugly, but even Flender's face darkened. How could the Yu Xiaogang dare to release his Spirit? He was born into the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, but his Spirit was the mutated, useless Luo Sanpao, and his spirit power would forever be stuck at Rank twenty-nine.
It was because of this cursed Spirit that the Yu Xiaogang was called a good-for-nothing. Now, he was going to have his old wounds exposed in public. He instantly deflated, couldn't even stand steadily, and retreated several steps.
The Yu Xiaogang suddenly recalled all his past misfortunes. During his Spirit Awakening, his top-tier beast Spirit, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, became the useless Spirit, Luo Sanpao. The night he was going to marry his beloved, he discovered she was his cousin. He dated Bibi Dong, and in the end, she left without a word! All the great joys ultimately turned into great sorrows. Now, he still had to face all sorts of "rumors."
Poof—!
The next second, the Yu Xiaogang's face rapidly changed from pale to flushed, and then a mouthful of fresh blood gushed out. The crimson blood splattered on the ground, a shocking sight. This sound was like a muffled thunderclap. Seeing this, everyone's expressions changed drastically. Before they could react, the Yu Xiaogang's vision went black, and he fell backward, crashing heavily onto the training ground, completely unconscious.
"Xiao Gang!!"
"Teacher!!"
Flender and Tang San pounced forward almost simultaneously. Flender hugged the unconscious Yu Xiaogang, his voice trembling, his eyes filled with terror and anxiety. "Xiao Gang, don't scare me! Are you okay?! Wake up!!"
On the other side, at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Tang Chuan returned to the academy. As soon as he stepped into the training ground, he saw Qin Ming standing in the center, his expression solemn and his gaze sharp, as if he was explaining something to everyone. The members of the Royal Fight Team had all gathered by now.
"Since everyone is here, I'll talk about the arrangements for later," Qin Ming spoke in a deep voice, his gaze sweeping over everyone. "Starting today, I'll conduct special training for you."
"Special training?" Yu Tianheng frowned, a hint of curiosity flashing in his eyes. "Teacher Qin, our strength isn't bad. What aspect will the special training focus on?"
"Indeed, you're elites in the academy," Qin Ming nodded, but then his tone shifted, becoming stern. "But if you truly want to make a name for yourselves in the Pan-continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Competition, you must experience real combat. Talking about war on paper will never make you true powerhouses!"
Everyone looked at each other, sensing an unusually serious atmosphere.
Qin Ming's gaze sharpened, and he continued in a deep voice, "The special training you're about to undergo is to enter the Great Spirit Arena to participate in team Fighting Soul and two-person Fighting Soul, and then depart from Heaven Dou City. Along the way, in every city you reach, you'll challenge Fighting Soul teams with spirit power around Rank thirty. When you win all the way to Soto City, the special training will be over!"
As his voice fell, the entire team fell silent.
"What? Fight all the way to Soto City?!" Dugu Yan was the first to exclaim, slightly incredulous. "That's a journey of a thousand miles! How many matches will that be?"
"I arranged this for your own good," Qin Ming said, a cold smile on his face. "The Fighting Soul teams in each city are different in style, Soul Skill combinations, and experience.
What you need to learn is how to hone your cooperation, adaptability, and tactical arrangements in continuous confrontations! Only in this way will you have a chance to defeat the Spirit Hall team and win the championship in the Pan-continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Competition a few years from now."
Hearing this, Tang Chuan's expression changed slightly, and his gaze also deepened. He frowned, thinking to himself, Soto City? As expected, it's still the same as the original.
Qin Ming still plans to take the Royal Fight Team to Soto City and then make contact with the Shrek Academy people.
Since that's the case, I must resolve the matter of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well as soon as possible, otherwise, once Tang San arrives in Heaven Dou City...
Just then, Qin Ming clapped his hands, interrupting his thoughts. "Alright, that's all for today. Everyone, rest up. Tomorrow, we officially enter the Heaven Dou City Great Spirit Arena and begin our first battle."
"Yes!" The Royal Fight Team members responded in unison, then dispersed, heading in different directions.
A few days later, in Heaven Dou City, the Great Spirit Arena was bustling with activity, with cheers like a tide. At this moment, the final team Fighting Soul battle had already concluded.
In the center of the Great Spirit Arena, the Royal Fight Team members stood tall on the arena, their auras strong, their expressions calm and sharp. The opposing Bull Team had all fallen to the ground, unable to get up.
The host on stage raised the crystal microphone in his hand, his voice passionate as it echoed throughout the venue.
"Congratulations to the Royal Fight Team! With absolute strength, they crushed their opponents and defeated the Bull Team! They've successfully won this team Fighting Soul match and smoothly advanced to Silver Fighting Soul!"
As his voice fell, the entire venue instantly erupted in thunderous applause and cheers. The name of the Royal Fight Team shook the four corners of this central city of the Heaven Dou Empire! At this moment, in the audience stands of the Great Spirit Arena, the clamor was still in the air.
Tang Chuan, however, was quiet. He sat alone in a secluded corner, his expression calm, holding an ancient, heavy book. The book's cover was engraved with gold thread, and four large characters were prominently written on it: Immortal Herb Treasure Record.
This book was precisely what Qian Renxue had secretly sent him through someone not long ago. It recorded various Immortal Herbs, a wide variety of them.
There were some familiar ones, such as Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, Qiluo Tulip, Love-Sick Heartbreak Red, and Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid, and also some unheard-of ones, such as Youxue Linglong Ganoderma, Canyang Yun Jing Grass, and Xuanyang Tongmai Fruit, which dazzled Tang Chuan.
The book not only clearly introduced the medicinal properties of each Immortal Herb but also recorded the methods of harvesting them, which greatly delighted Tang Chuan.
With this Immortal Herb Treasure Record in hand, he could completely sweep clean the Immortal Herbs of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, leaving not even a single strand for Tang San.
Tang Chuan silently flipped through the pages. His gaze occasionally fell on the location of the Royal Fight Team in the arena. It wasn't until the match officially ended, the Bull Team was defeated, and Dugu Yan stepped down from the arena, that Tang Chuan closed the book, stood up, and walked over lightly. "Yan Zi, come here for a moment," he called out in a low voice.
Hearing this, Dugu Yan was startled, turned to look, and seeing it was Tang Chuan, immediately asked softly, "Something wrong?"
Tang Chuan nodded, a gentle smile on his face. "Regarding the toxins in your body, I've almost finished preparing. We can now set off for your grandfather's medicinal garden to concoct the detoxifying liquid for you."
"Okay, then you can come with me to Sunset Forest later." Hearing this, a spark flashed in Dugu Yan's eyes, and she nodded. She didn't hesitate, simply greeted the other members of the Royal Fight Team, especially giving a brief explanation to Ye Lingling and Yu Tianheng, then turned and left briskly. Immediately after, the two, one in front and one behind, quietly departed from the bustling Great Spirit Arena, heading toward the Sunset Forest outside the city.
At the same time, a slender and tall figure stood quietly at the main entrance of Heaven Dou Royal Academy. It was a young woman with long blue-gold hair. Her right hand tightly gripped a golden-glowing Dragon-head long spear, a cold glint faintly visible.
"This should be the place, right?" Looking up at the tall and majestic academy gate, the golden-haired young woman's gaze was deep, her expression calm yet carrying a subtle hint of solemnity. She seemed to be in deep thought, or perhaps sensing some familiar aura.
"Never mind, let's go in and see first."
A moment later, she slowly exhaled, a sharp glint flashed in her eyes, and then she lifted her foot and walked into the academy.