The fact is, Lin Xiuran did not disappoint his expectations.
Under Tang Wulin's overwhelming dragon might, a similar pressure seemed to emanate from Lin Xiuran's body. This aura instantly swept away the Golden Dragon King's pressure and then directly suppressed Tang Wulin.
The power of the Golden Dragon Claw was reduced, but Lin Xiuran's Phoenix Fire Fist became even more ferocious. The two collided, and without a doubt, Tang Wulin was directly knocked back. The Golden Dragon King's remaining power vanished completely.
Long Hengxu in the stands was already speechless with shock; this strength was terrifying!
He was already surprised to see Tang Wulin with his purple first spirit ring, but seeing Lin Xiuran's extraordinary talent now made him even more astonished.
Gu Yue's face was full of deep thought. Her momentary loss of elemental control was definitely not accidental; it could only mean that the man before her was extremely special.
That power left even her somewhat bewildered.
Xu Xiaoyan shook her head in disbelief. She hadn't expected her second brother to be so strong.
Gu Yue had easily defeated her eldest brother back then, yet now Lin Xiuran had single-handedly broken through the combination of Gu Yue and Tang Wulin. How could she not be astonished?
Tang Wulin stepped forward and looked at Lin Xiuran, "You're very strong."
"You are too." Lin Xiuran nodded slightly, a hint of pride in his eyes.
Tang Wulin smiled wryly. Lin Xiuran's mental and combat abilities were both top-notch. Moreover, his Golden Dragon King's pressure had failed for the first time; no matter how you looked at it, the opponent was stronger.
Long Hengxu approached Wu Changkong, "Now, I have even more confidence in your class. I also believe I have the ability to persuade the dean to increase investment in you. Teacher Wu, please feel free to tell me what you need."
Wu Changkong said, "I think the children's diet needs to be further improved. Nutrition is very important at this stage. Martial Soul is part of the body and needs more nourishment."
Wu Changkong's idea was simple. This was important for both Tang Wulin, who had a large appetite, and Lin Xiuran, who had always been short of food.
Long Hengxu was a little embarrassed, but still nodded, "I will talk to the principal, don't worry about that. However, Teacher Wu, you also know that the existence of your Class Zero puts a lot of pressure on even the dean. The resources you consume are greater than imagined, and the cost of the Spirit Ascension Platform alone is huge." "
Therefore, Class Zero also needs to bring something to the academy. Only with glory can we live up to the academy's efforts. Therefore, the academy may send you to participate in the Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition. Be prepared. Even if you don't get great results, at least you should impress people and win some glory for the academy. The current goal for you is the Outstanding Newcomer Award or the Outstanding Newcomer Group Award."
The reason why Donghai Academy established Class Zero was largely for recruitment. As long as they can cultivate outstanding geniuses, they can better recruit excellent students, thus creating a positive cycle.
This is a grand strategy, a risky one, but overall, the first step has been quite good. At least Wu Changkong has indeed cultivated some genius students. Wu Changkong
nodded, a glint of light in his eyes: "Send me the rules later."
Long Hengxu was about to say something when he was cut off, looking at Wu Changkong with some surprise, "You agreed already?"
Wu Changkong raised an eyebrow: "I refuse?"
"No, okay, I'll prepare them for you right away." Long Hengxu was afraid that Wu Changkong would change his mind, so he left in a flash.
After the group competition during the day, there was nothing else to do, and Lin Xiuran returned to his dormitory.
"Sister Na, thank you."
Gu Yuena pursed her lips and said lightly, "Why are you thanking me?" "If it weren't for you, my mental strength wouldn't have increased so quickly." Lin Xiuran spoke sincerely; he was genuinely grateful for Gu Yuena's actions.
At the very least, she had truly helped him improve, and by a significant margin.
Gu Yuena smiled and shook her head: "No need. Actually, it wasn't just my training. Your mental strength had already increased dramatically when you acquired your second spirit ring."
"My second spirit ring?"
Lin Xiuran was somewhat puzzled; he hadn't felt such a significant effect.
Gu Yuena explained: "When you obtained your second spirit ring, a portion of your phoenix bloodline gradually unsealed. Besides elemental aspects, other aspects naturally improved as well, this time in terms of mental strength."
She paused, then added: "Of course, with each new spirit ring you acquire, your phoenix bloodline will also improve. At that time, it won't just be new elemental and mental strength growth; you'll also gradually gain control over some of the new powers brought by the phoenix bloodline."
"That strong?" Lin Xiuran was somewhat incredulous; he himself hadn't thought it could be this outrageous.
Gu Yuena smiled faintly: "The true Phoenix bloodline is no less than that of the Dragon God. And you possess the purest Phoenix bloodline, so how could it be weak?"
"The Phoenix is the king of all birds!"
Although Lin Xiuran was still puzzled by the arrival of the Phoenix bloodline within him. If what Gu Yuena said was true, then the Phoenix bloodline could never appear in someone out of thin air.
This level of bloodline could not be artificially inherited, just like the Dragon God bloodline; no one could inherit such a bloodline casually.
And its appearance in him now was enough to show that his true identity was not so simple. Perhaps it was related to his mother, but he still didn't understand.
Teacher Wu said he knew about his mother, but he hadn't told him the truth yet; he could only wait and explore it slowly later.
"Alright, don't overthink it, just focus on your cultivation."
Gu Yuena then didn't give Lin Xiuran a chance to speak and forcibly sent him out of her spiritual sea.
After Lin Xiuran's consciousness left, Tang Wutong finally revealed herself and walked to Gu Yuena's side.
"Sister Na'er, I don't quite understand. Why don't you interfere more with the other you outside?"
Gu Yuena glanced coldly at the outside world, then said, "Just like you dare not acknowledge Tang Wulin, I can't just contact her at will."
Although Gu Yuena didn't say it explicitly, Tang Wutong understood, her eyes filled with complex emotions.
She hadn't expected her father to be so cunning, using everything he could.
Even her younger brother, Tang Wulin, was nothing more than a tool from beginning to end, all manipulated in his schemes.
"Father, I thought I was disappointed in you enough, but I didn't expect that this disappointment hadn't reached its end."
Tang Wutong murmured to herself, shaking her head helplessly, a trace of desolation flashing in her eyes.
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