Chapter 46: Mad Rhino Team (Seeking Collection, Seeking Recommendation Tickets, Monthly Tickets!)
Time flew by, and another week quickly passed. Gu Xuan's Spirit Battle matches in all three modes had already reached thirty-one consecutive victories. If he could achieve thirty-two consecutive victories in every match, he would be able to directly advance to become a Gold Spirit Battle Badge holder.
Yu Tianheng and the others were also close. Because they were also on a winning streak in the Team Spirit Battle matches, and their original points were around 1,500. Although their single-person and Double-Person Spirit Battle winning streaks couldn't compare to Gu Xuan's, their initial points were over a thousand more than his, so if they won the thirty-second match as well, they would also become Gold Spirit Battle Badge holders.
Therefore, everyone was very excited today, because if they won this battle, they would not only be the youngest Gold Spirit Battle Badge holders in the Great Spirit Arena today, but also the youngest Gold Spirit Battle Badge team.
Of course, compared to them, Gu Xuan's reputation was somewhat greater. In just over a month, he was about to transform from a small fry with an Iron Spirit Battle Badge into a Gold Spirit Battle Badge holder this was absolutely historic.
Now, whenever Gu Xuan appeared, every Spirit Battle match was guaranteed to be packed, and because of his winning streak, the odds were frighteningly high. If anyone could manage to defeat him just once, they could basically be set for life.
Inside the Royal Fighting Team's dedicated lounge, Gu Xuan and the others each held a copy of the information the team data for their next opponent.
This team was called the Mad Rhino Team. The captain, Mad Rhino, was a Level 40 quasi-Spirit Ancestor. It was said that he had reached Level 40 a month ago but had not yet gone to obtain his fourth spirit ring.
This was because obtaining the fourth spirit ring meant entering a different tier, and the opponents matched afterward would all be Spirit Ancestor-level teams, which is why he temporarily refrained from obtaining the spirit ring.
Gu Xuan could actually guess the opponent's thoughts. Besides Captain Mad Rhino, the Mad Rhino Team had two Level 38 attack system Battle Spirit Elders, two Level 36 defense system Battle Spirit Elders, and one Level 35 support system and agility-attack system Spirit Elder.
If Mad Rhino absorbed the fourth spirit ring, he would widen the gap between himself and the others, who certainly wouldn't be able to Break through Level 40 in a short time. That's why Mad Rhino chose not to obtain the spirit ring yet. Since their team was already quite strong, they could use this time to earn more money in the Great Spirit Arena, making their future more comfortable.
After all, even as a quasi-Spirit Ancestor, there were still many days ahead that required money.
With the opponent's data, Gu Xuan began arranging the starting lineup. The opponent had three attack system members, including Captain Mad Rhino, two defense system members, one support, and one agility-attack member. This lineup was similar to the Royal Fighting Team's, except they had one more attack system member and lacked a control system Spirit Master.
To be honest, teams without a control system Spirit Master were quite rare, because a control system Spirit Master was the Soul of the team, responsible for commanding and coordinating the entire team's operations.
Although the Mad Rhino Team lacked a control system Spirit Master, the data showed that their support system Spirit Master also possessed a degree of control ability and was not a purely support system Spirit Master.
Having been here for over a month, Gu Xuan had also watched one of the Mad Rhino Team's matches and had some understanding of their battle formation and fighting style. It made sense that they were a highly ranked team, close to obtaining the Gold Spirit Battle Badge.
Therefore, the personnel Gu Xuan planned to send out this time were: Gu Xuan and Yu Tianheng for the attack system, Shi Mo and Shi Gao for the defense system, Dugu Yan for the control system, Ye Lingling for the support system, and Oscar for the agility-attack system.
This time, Yu Feng was left behind and Oscar was put in instead, because the opponent's agility-attack system Battle Spirit Elder's Spirit was the Spotted Yellow Leopard, known for its speed.
After confirming the starting personnel, Gu Xuan began arranging the tactics. Before every Spirit Battle match, Gu Xuan would devise a strategy based on the opponent's information, which effectively prevented them from falling into a difficult situation right from the start.
Even if the opposing Spirit Masters intentionally concealed their strength and differed from the data, having a relatively comprehensive tactical arrangement allowed them to cope calmly.
After the tactics were set, the spirit tool announcement system sounded right on cue: "Royal Fighting Team and Mad Rhino Team, please gather in the Waiting Area!"
Gu Xuan waved his hand, and the group followed him out of the lounge, each person looking spirited and confident, as if victory in this battle was guaranteed.
In fact, they all went with the determination to win, since just one more victory would allow all of them to advance to the Gold Spirit Battle Badge rank.
Qin Ming and Yu Feng were also behind the team, but they were heading to the Royal Fighting Team's dedicated Viewing Room.
Before splitting up, Yu Feng said to everyone, "Good luck!"
Gu Xuan and the others smiled, nodded, and responded one by one.
In the Waiting Area, the seven members of the Mad Rhino Team were also beaming and full of confidence. Just like the Royal Fighting Team, if they could win this match, they would advance to become a Gold Spirit Battle Team.
The average age of the Mad Rhino Team members was twenty-five, which was considered decent talent in the Spirit Master's world.
Mad Rhino was a rugged fellow, but he was meticulous despite his roughness. Seeing his teammates full of confidence, he reminded them, "Don't be careless. The Royal Fighting Team comes from a proper academy. You've seen their record over the past month. I don't want anyone to mess up at a crucial moment."
Hearing their captain's words, the others all nodded in unison and replied, "Understood, Captain!"
To be a team on the verge of advancing to a Gold Spirit Battle Team, they naturally possessed strong discipline.
Under the sound of the host's voice, the two teams ascended the central Main Spirit Battle Arena together. As the ace teams of the Silver Spirit Battle rank in the Great Spirit Arena, they naturally became the final, headline match.
Before they even stepped onto the Spirit Battle Arena, the venue was already completely full. Many people were even willing to stand to watch this match. The spectator stands surrounding the Main Spirit Battle Arena had a capacity of thirty thousand people, and every single one of them had placed a heavy bet, hoping to take a gamble and turn a bicycle into a motorcycle.
Furthermore, in this Heaven Dou Imperial City, there were basically no poor people. Everyone's bets were substantial; the lowest was over a thousand gold coins, and the highest had reached three hundred thousand. Thus, the total turnover for this single match amounted to a terrifying two million gold coins.
Gu Xuan himself placed a bet of three hundred thousand gold coins on the Royal Fighting Team, and the other members of the Royal Fighting Team also bet quite a bit.
Since Gu Xuan started participating in Spirit Battles, he had continuously bet on himself. Up until now, relying solely on betting on himself, he had earned three million gold coins because he had never lost a single match.
The other members of the Royal Fighting Team, including Qin Ming, had also earned fortunes and were no longer short on money.
Of course, this had a prerequisite: the person being bet on must be strong enough not to cause losses, allowing for the rapid accumulation of wealth.
Otherwise, if you bet one hundred thousand gold coins on him today and win fifty thousand, but bet one hundred thousand tomorrow and lose everything, accumulation is impossible.
Therefore, the reason they were able to earn so many gold coins was due to Gu Xuan's immense strength, relying on his Level 33 power to absolutely dominate the Spirit Elder tier.
Speaking of which, Gu Xuan's outstanding performance in the Great Spirit Arena caused countless powers to take notice of him. However, when they learned that Gu Xuan was backed by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and Bone Douluo Gu Rong, they all withered away. Only someone whose brain was fried would dare to scheme against Gu Xuan.
If anyone dared to lay a hand on Gu Xuan, putting everything else aside, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School only needed to say the word, and without lifting a finger themselves, a large group of people would come to exterminate your entire family. It's even possible that if you attacked Gu Xuan, your own father would send you to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School the very next day.
This is no exaggeration, because as the saying goes, the Spirit Master's world isn't just about fighting and killing; it's also about social etiquette and relationships.
PS: Will correct typos after posting.Chapter 47: Battle Begins (Seeking Collection, Recommendation Tickets, Monthly Tickets!)
On the Spirit Battle Arena, the two teams glared at each other. Gu Xuan, who had replaced Yu Tianheng as captain, showed no signs of backing down against Kuang Xi.
Although Kuang Xi's spirit power was as high as level 40, no matter how powerful he was, he couldn't possibly surpass Feng Xiaotian, right? Feng Xiaotian had already become Gu Xuan's defeated opponent, so Kuang Xi would be no exception.
After all, aside from abilities or Spirit counters, Gu Xuan was invincible among those below the Spirit Ancestor rank. Of course, this was a team battle, not a fight between Gu Xuan and Kuang Xi, so it was truly uncertain who would win.
"Today's two teams are both ace teams among our Great Spirit Arena's Silver Spirit Teams. Both teams are just one victory away from successfully advancing to the Gold Spirit Team. Will the Royal Fighting Team claim victory and write a glorious chapter of 32 consecutive wins, or will the Kuang Xi Team continue its legacy as an ace team? Let's wait and see!"
The host's voice rang out as expected, eliciting a burst of enthusiastic cheers from the audience. They had placed heavy bets tonight; this was an opportunity to get rich overnight. So, even if they didn't have the chance to compete on stage, they would still use all their strength to cheer for the team they bet on.
Because they felt that this could give them some strength, and only in this way would they feel a sense of participation. Only in this way, after the other side won, could they truly make a fortune or get rich overnight.
"Please, both Spirit Masters release your Spirits!" The host's voice rang out again.
"Brothers, activate your Spirits!" Gu Xuan shouted loudly. Three spirit rings, two yellow and one purple, rose consecutively from his body, and his hands transformed into silver-white Bone Claws, gleaming with sharp, cold light.
The rest of the Royal Fighting Team also instantly released their Spirits. Yu Tianheng and Gu Xuan were on the same front line, both at the forefront of the team. Behind them were the brothers Shi Mo and Shi Gao, and then Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling.
Oscar was not in the center of the formation but on the far flank, so he could launch a surprise attack at any time.
The Kuang Xi Team's formation was similar to the Royal Fighting Team's, but with slight differences. Captain Kuang Xi and two defense system Battle Spirit Elders were on the front line, two attack system Spirit Masters were on the second line, followed by the support system Spirit Master, and the agility-attack system Spirit Master was also on the far flank.
The members of the Kuang Xi Team also all had the optimal spirit ring configuration of two yellow and one purple. From this, it could be seen that their strength was not to be underestimated.
After both sides released their Spirits, the host's voice rang out again: "The match... begins!"
As the host's voice fell, Gu Xuan and Yu Tianheng charged side by side towards the Kuang Xi Team. Gu Xuan's two yellow spirit rings instantly lit up, and Yu Tianheng also used his first Spirit Ability.
Each used amplification Spirit Abilities, greatly increasing their strength in an instant.
And it wasn't just that. The moment they charged out, Dugu Yan, located at the back of the team, had already released all three of her Spirit Abilities before them. That's right, all three Spirit Abilities.
If Dugu Yan's first Spirit Ability, Jade Scale Red Poison, was absorbed by teammates, it could increase attack and speed by 30%. Her second Spirit Ability, Jade Scale Blue Poison, could eliminate pain for teammates and simultaneously increase defense by 50%.
Of course, the prerequisite for this was that those who inhaled the poisonous mist had to take Dugu Yan's secret medicinal pill in advance. This was the key to becoming a teammate, not simply Dugu Yan considering you a teammate.
All members of the Royal Fighting Team had already taken it before the match began, so they could completely disregard Dugu Yan's poison.
This was also why Dugu Yan immediately used her third Spirit Ability. As long as her Jade Scale Purple Poison covered the entire arena, the Kuang Xi Team's strength would decrease geometrically. If the opponent didn't cut their losses in time, they might even be in mortal danger.
After all, Dugu Yan's spirit power had already reached level 38. With the power of her Jade Scale Purple Poison, even a Spirit Ancestor needed to be cautious, let alone a group of Spirit Elders.
As Gu Xuan and Yu Tianheng advanced, Kuang Xi, the captain of the Kuang Xi Team, and two defense system Spirit Elders also directly met them.
What surprised Gu Xuan was that he had originally intended to directly confront the level 40 Kuang Xi, but unexpectedly, he was met by two defense system Spirit Masters. The Spirits of these two were identical, both shields named Iron Armor Shield, a purely defensive Spirit with extremely outstanding defensive capabilities.
Moreover, both of their spirit powers had already reached level 36, so even Gu Xuan would find it difficult to take them down quickly.
Yu Tianheng, on the other hand, was confronted by Kuang Xi. Although Yu Tianheng's spirit power was already level 38, and his Spirit was the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, hailed as the number one Beast Spirit, Kuang Xi's spirit power had already reached level 40, and his spirit ring configuration was also the standard two yellow and one purple.
So, even if Yu Tianheng wouldn't be easily defeated by Kuang Xi, he was still having a very hard time, because Kuang Xi's Spirit was the Berserk Rhinoceros, an attack system Spirit with extremely outstanding offensive power.
Kuang Xi immediately unleashed his full power with fierce attacks, leaving Yu Tianheng only able to passively parry.
And this was also Kuang Xi and his team's tactic. He had watched Gu Xuan's Spirit Battle against Feng Xiaotian. At that time, he had even bet on Feng Xiaotian winning, as a level 40 against a level 33, no matter how much of a Genius Gu Xuan was, the chances of winning were not high. But the final result was that his 10,000 gold coins were completely lost.
It was also at that time that he completely understood the terrifying nature of Gu Xuan, this Prodigy. Compared to Yu Tianheng, who was level 38 and had the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Spirit, the level 33 Gu Xuan was clearly more difficult to deal with.
Because before Feng Xiaotian was defeated by Gu Xuan, he had been defeated by Feng Xiaotian in a solo Spirit Battle. Feng Xiaotian could defeat him, and Gu Xuan defeated Feng Xiaotian, so his strength was evident.
That's why he proactively confronted Yu Tianheng, and immediately went all out. This way, he could quickly deal with Yu Tianheng and then gang up on Gu Xuan.
Gu Xuan was powerful, but the Spirits of Tie Chui and Tie Ban were pure defense system Spirits. Although they had no offensive capabilities, their defense was extremely outstanding. He didn't believe Gu Xuan could defeat Tie Chui and Tie Ban within a short period of time.
However, what he didn't expect was that although Yu Tianheng's spirit power was two levels lower than his, his strength was not inferior at all. It seemed unlikely that he would be able to quickly take down Yu Tianheng.
Kuang Xi clicked his tongue internally: "As expected of the number one Beast Spirit!"
The battle between the two sides was on the verge of breaking out, and Dugu Yan's poison also rapidly spread towards the Kuang Xi Team. In less than a minute, the entire area of the Kuang Xi Team would be enveloped in poisonous mist.
However, Kuang Xi and his team were not worried about this, because their team had two support system Spirit Masters. This time, Long Jiaojiao, who could both support and control, was on stage. Long Jiaojiao was from the noble Long Family in Heaven Dou City and rarely participated in Spirit Battle competitions, so her Spirit Abilities and capabilities had not been fully exposed.
This was also why Long Jiaojiao's information only stated 'can support, can control,' without any other descriptions.
After Dugu Yan used her Spirit Ability, Long Jiaojiao also used her own Spirit Ability. Her Spirit was the Storm Flower, a mutated Spirit that combined both support and control.
Long Jiaojiao's two yellow spirit rings lit up, and under the effect of her first Spirit Ability, several streams of light flew towards her teammates.
Then, under the effect of her second Spirit Ability, the Storm Flower in her hand rapidly expanded against the wind. In an instant, the flower of the Storm Flower reached a diameter of two meters, and then a strong hurricane erupted from the flower, instantly slowing the spread of Dugu Yan's poisonous mist and even pushing it back towards the Royal Fighting Team.
"First Spirit Ability: Extreme Speed Streamer!"
After using the Spirit Ability, it increases teammates' speed by 30%.
"Second Spirit Ability: Air Current Storm!"
After releasing the Spirit Ability, the Storm Flower blows a strong gale, restricting the opponent's speed and agility, and can even directly blow the opponent into the air, offering excellent control.
Moreover, those who have been amplified by her first Spirit Ability can completely avoid being affected by her second Spirit Ability. These two Spirit Abilities of hers can be considered a perfect combination.
The match had just begun, and the initial advantage held by the Royal Fighting Team changed after Long Jiaojiao used her Spirit Abilities.
For a moment, the audience in the stands roared even more enthusiastically, dedicating a meager effort to the team they had bet on!
PS: Typo corrections will be made after initial update.Chapter 48: Royal Fighting Team Wins (Seeking Collection, Recommendation Ticket, Monthly Pass!)
Under the restriction of Long Jiaojiao's two Spirit Abilities, Dugu Yan's poison mist could barely advance an inch. At the same time, the other two attack system Spirit Masters of the Mad Rhino Team also began to move. They did not go to support Mad Rhino, Tie Chui, or Tie Ban; instead, they charged toward the formation of the Royal Fighting Team.
Because the poison mist was continuously being blown back by the powerful gale, the two of them did not need to worry about being poisoned, which is why they directly charged the Royal Fighting Team's formation to break their offensive.
However, just as they charged toward the Royal Fighting Team's formation, two yellow spirit rings instantly lit up on Shi Mo and Shi Gao's bodies. Two massive, dark green shields flew toward the faces of the two attackers with a speed no less than that of an agility-attack system Spirit Master.
Moreover, the flying shields were spinning at high speed, and the formidable attacking power granted by this rapid rotation could not be underestimated.
The Spirits of the two attack system Spirit Masters were Giant Palm Tigers, and their spirit power had reached Rank 38. Shi Mo and Shi Gao's spirit power Ranks were 37 and 36, respectively, making their Ranks slightly inferior. However, the flying shields they were controlling made it difficult for the two attack system Spirit Masters to advance for a time.
Because these flying shields seemed to have eyes, constantly locking onto them and launching attacks every now and then. The two attackers' Spirits were Giant Palm Tigers, possessing powerful offense as well as decent defense.
But if they failed to defend and were struck heavily by one of those massive flying shields, it would definitely be painful. Thus, they had to attack while simultaneously fending off the flying shields' harassment, making the situation troublesome for them.
Oscar was also directly confronting the opponent's agility-attack system Spirit Master. Both of them wanted to sneak attack the other side's support system Spirit Master, but their spirit power was equal, and neither could defeat the other, resulting in a stalemate.
Dugu Yan watched her poison mist being blown back, but she felt no anxiety, as Gu Xuan had anticipated this point when arranging the tactics earlier.
Moreover, the opponent needed to constantly release strong winds to prevent her poison mist from spreading. Therefore, regardless of the outcome, the opponent's spirit power consumption would be several times her own. Furthermore, the Mad Rhino Team's support system Spirit Master was only Rank 35, while her spirit power reached Rank 38.
Dugu Yan only needed to use the poison mist to pin down Long Jiaojiao, preventing her from diverting her attention to support others, because Gu Xuan had already planned everything out.
On the Spirit Battle Arena, the two teams maintained an organized offense and defense, essentially reaching a balance of power. Neither side could defeat their opponent quickly, and the scene temporarily calmed down.
However, this balance was quickly broken, and the person who broke it was naturally Gu Xuan.
Although he was facing two defense system Spirit Masters, their spirit power was only Rank 36. Even if they were pure defense system Spirit Masters, they were completely unable to suppress Gu Xuan.
Gu Xuan was already using his first and second Spirit Abilities. His first Spirit Ability increased all attributes by twenty percent, while his second Spirit Ability increased attack and strength by one hundred percent. Furthermore, under the effect of his second Spirit Ability, every one of his attacks carried a slight armor-piercing quality.
Even if the opponents continuously defended, Gu Xuan only needed to constantly attack a single point to achieve the effect of breaking the surface from a single point.
What's more, Gu Xuan also benefited from the thirty percent increase in attack and speed provided by Dugu Yan's first and second Spirit Abilities, plus a fifty percent increase in defense and the elimination of pain sensation.
Therefore, under Gu Xuan's fierce offensive, Tie Chui's Iron Armor Shield was actually breached by Gu Xuan's relentless attack. Then, with a forceful strike from Gu Xuan, his Iron Armor Shield shattered loudly.
Due to the shattering of his Spirit, Tie Chui violently spat out a mouthful of fresh blood and immediately lost consciousness. This was because, at the moment his Spirit broke, Gu Xuan's Bone Claw also slammed onto his chest. The terrifying power combined with the damage caused by the shattering of his Spirit instantly made Tie Chui lose consciousness and collapse.
And this was only because Gu Xuan held back. After all, Gu Xuan's Bone Claw was a Sharp Weapon for offense. If Gu Xuan hadn't changed his move from a stab to a slap at the last moment, Tie Chui, lacking his Spirit defense, might have had his chest directly pierced.
Having suffered such severe injuries, that kid might not have been saved; it wouldn't have been as simple as just falling unconscious like this.
After Tie Chui collapsed, Tie Ban, who was nearby, let out an angry roar: "Brother!"
Tie Chui and Tie Ban were biological brothers. Earlier, during the battle with Gu Xuan, Tie Chui had repeatedly blocked Gu Xuan's attacks for Tie Ban. Now that Tie Chui was severely injured and unconscious, Tie Ban was naturally burning with anxiety.
None of the people currently fighting paused to consider why Gu Xuan could break through Tie Chui's defense. After all, Tie Chui was a pure defense system Battle Spirit Elder, and all three of his Spirit Abilities were defensive. Logically speaking, his Rank 36 strength should have been enough to withstand the attacks of most Spirit Masters below Rank 40.
But unexpectedly, he was defeated by Gu Xuan within just a few minutes.
"Bastard!" Tie Ban roared furiously, raising his shield and charging straight toward Gu Xuan.
Gu Xuan smiled faintly. Originally, with the speed boost provided by Long Jiaojiao, Gu Xuan found it difficult to lock onto Tie Chui and Tie Ban, as they would evade in addition to defending against Gu Xuan's attacks.
Now that Tie Ban was actively attacking, Gu Xuan stood still without making any movement. When Tie Ban was less than thirty centimeters away from Gu Xuan, Gu Xuan's third purple spirit ring lit up on his body.
"Third Spirit Ability: Bone Dragon Purgatory!"
As the Spirit Ability was released, Bone Swords shot up from the ground, directly knocking Tie Ban away. Tie Ban desperately defended with his shield, but the emerging Bone Swords were incredibly hard and exceptionally sharp.
Tie Ban only managed to hold on for less than five seconds before his defense was broken, and he instantly fainted on the spot.
Having consecutively dealt with two defense system Spirit Masters, Gu Xuan turned his head to look at Long Jiaojiao. This girl was their biggest problem. As long as she was dealt with and Dugu Yan's poison spread, victory would essentially be secured.
After defeating Tie Chui and Tie Ban, Gu Xuan stepped on the protruding Bone Swords and reached Long Jiaojiao in a few steps. Long Jiaojiao immediately turned pale with shock, and the rest of the Mad Rhino Team also noticed Gu Xuan's presence.
When Gu Xuan defeated Tie Chui and Tie Ban, Mad Rhino was already enraged. He never imagined that Gu Xuan had actually defeated two defense system Battle Spirit Elders when he hadn't even managed to take down Yu Tianheng yet.
Gu Xuan was only Rank 33! What kind of Prodigy was this? He truly deserved to be the man who defeated Feng Xiaotian, whose spirit power had already reached Rank 40!
"Jiaojiao!" The others shouted loudly.
Long Jiaojiao instantly lit up her third purple spirit ring, attempting to block Gu Xuan's attack.
"Third Spirit Ability: Blade of Storm!"
As Long Jiaojiao released her third Spirit Ability, a three-bladed greatsword with a diameter of one meter condensed above the flower of her Storm Flower Spirit and shot out toward Gu Xuan with incredible speed.
Gu Xuan was speechless when he saw this Spirit Ability: "She actually has an attack Spirit Ability?"
Support ability, control ability, plus attack ability—it must be said that the Storm Flower Spirit was truly not weak. Although these three aspects individually weren't outstanding among peers of the same Rank, their combination offered unique advantages.
However, her third Spirit Ability wasn't particularly powerful against Gu Xuan. Gu Xuan's right Bone Claw quietly transformed into five sharp claws—it was the external Spirit Bone, the Dark Golden Dreadclaw.
As Gu Xuan rushed toward Long Jiaojiao, he swung his right hand, instantly splitting her third Spirit Ability into six pieces, effortlessly neutralizing Long Jiaojiao's third Spirit Ability.
The reason Gu Xuan was able to break Tie Chui's Spirit in such a short time earlier was also because he secretly utilized the external Spirit Bone, allowing him to unleash such terrifying attack power.
Of course, others naturally couldn't detect this, because his second Spirit Ability was also Dark Golden Dreadclaw. Once the Bone Claw turned dark gold, its color was virtually identical to that of the external Spirit Bone.
Having easily resolved Long Jiaojiao's third Spirit Ability, Gu Xuan thrust out his left hand, having closed the distance to Long Jiaojiao, and directly gripped her neck. If he applied even a little pressure, this little beauty's neck would break.
With Long Jiaojiao controlled, she could no longer maintain her second Spirit Ability. The strong winds instantly subsided, and Dugu Yan increased her spirit power output, causing the poison mist to surge forward once more.
Gu Xuan's black-gray pupils stared at Long Jiaojiao, and his calm voice rang out: "You no longer have a chance."
Seeing this, Mad Rhino instantly became disheartened. He had just wanted to retreat and provide support, but Yu Tianheng held him firmly in place, and the agility-attack system Spirit Master was also tied down by Oscar. They simply couldn't disengage.
Despite all their planning, they never anticipated that Gu Xuan's strength would be so terrifying, capable of consecutively defeating Tie Chui and Tie Ban in such a short time.
Mad Rhino heavily slammed his fist onto the ground. Looking at the poison mist surging toward them and Long Jiaojiao being held by Gu Xuan, he sighed and slowly said, "Mad Rhino Team concedes!"
As Mad Rhino conceded, the host's voice rang out excitedly: "Royal Fighting Team versus Mad Rhino Team, the Royal Fighting Team wins!"
PS: Typos will be corrected after postingChapter 49: Gold Spirit Battle Badge, Missing the Good Chicken
The Royal Fighting Team won, and winning was not very difficult because Gu Xuan broke the balance between them, instantly turning the tide.
Every member of the Royal Fighting Team was beaming with smiles. Bathed in the light of Ye Lingling's Nine Heart Begonia, their injuries were rapidly improving, and their mood was equally excellent.
Having won this battle, they were now the Gold Spirit Battle Team. Every person was a Gold Spirit Battle Badge holder, and they could truly be considered to have secured a place in the Great Spirit Arena.
From now on, even if they did nothing else, the income from occasionally participating in a Spirit Battle here would be enough for them to splurge.
Of course, they were definitely not the type of people who lacked ambition, but it was undeniable that they now possessed that capability.
The spectators who supported the Royal Fighting Team and placed bets on them were also shouting at the top of their lungs, having completely won big, truly winning big!
Gu Xuan and Dugu Yan were unaffected by this, calmly leaving the Spirit Battle Arena through a dedicated passage and returning to the lounge with high spirits.
Qin Ming and Yufeng were already waiting there. Yufeng also looked excited, as he was a member of the Royal Fighting Team, and team points were calculated collectively. Even though he didn't participate in this specific match, he still gained the victory.
Teacher Qin was also very happy because the Royal Fighting Team was led by him. As the leader, he felt deeply gratified by his students' achievements.
Moreover, he looked upon this group of students with even greater admiration, because even the strict requirements of his alma mater, Shrek Academy, only required obtaining a Silver Spirit Battle Badge in the Great Spirit Arena to graduate.
Furthermore, that was only the Great Spirit Arena in Suotuo City, which was not on the same level as the one in Heaven Dou City.
Although the Royal Fighting Team's rapid improvement was due to Gu Xuan's addition, it was undeniable that they were a cohesive unit, and every member contributed significantly to their victory in the team matches.
With a slight smile, Qin Ming softly said to everyone, "I've seen all the hard training you've done over the past month. After you exchange your points later, you will all have the Gold Spirit Battle Badge. Since you've worked hard for over a month, I can give you a week off."
Hearing this, the smiles on everyone's faces, including Gu Xuan's, became even brighter. Although Cultivating was difficult and required perseverance, balancing work and rest was even more important.
"Teacher Qin, you're too cool!" Oscar couldn't help but cheer.
Qin Ming looked at their joyful expressions and added, "However, after this one week of vacation, you won't have any more holidays until the end of the semester."
Hearing this, everyone's faces immediately fell. No more holidays after this week for the rest of the semester? Although only the last month and a half of the semester remained, having no holidays still made them feel a little miserable.
Gu Xuan didn't mind. He smiled slightly and said, "Saturdays and Sundays are normal days off. Why are you all making such glum faces?"
It would have been better if he hadn't said anything. As soon as he did, everyone turned their resentful gaze toward Gu Xuan.
Saturdays and Sundays off? Who the hell is the one waking up early to train? If you're up and we aren't, what will Teacher Qin think of us? How dare you say something like that?
Gu Xuan gave an awkward smile, ignoring their resentful stares, and said, "Let's go, exchange the points, and then properly enjoy the last vacation of this semester."
Saying this, Gu Xuan left the room and headed toward the Great Spirit Arena's point exchange area. He also wanted to see how much he had won back from his bets today. Now, even without relying on the small fortunes given to him by Ning Rongrong, Ning Fengzhi, Gu Rong, Chen Xin, Xue Qinghe, and the others, he could be self-sufficient.
The rest of the Royal Fighting Team quickly followed Gu Xuan out of the lounge, leaving only Qin Ming shaking his head and smiling bitterly.
Exchanging points was fast; they only needed to present their Spirit Battle Badges. The Great Spirit Arena had recorded every one of their Spirit Battles, and since the Royal Fighting Team was now a cash cow for the Great Spirit Arena, they naturally received the best treatment.
In less than fifteen minutes, the group left the Great Spirit Arena together. To be honest, although today's Spirit Battles were not difficult, they still incurred significant consumption.
Especially Yu Tianheng, that guy had held off Mad Rhino, a Level 40 quasi-Spirit Ancestor, by himself for so long that he was now exhausted like a dog.
If it hadn't been for the Whale Gel that had given him a significant boost earlier, he might not have been able to withstand Mad Rhino's full power burst.
After leaving the Great Spirit Arena, the group split into two paths. Yu Tianheng and the other male comrades agreed to go to Dou Tian Manor together. They had plenty of spare cash now, so it was the perfect time to go and enjoy themselves.
Gu Xuan did not go with them. Instead, he first took Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling to a large restaurant for a wonderful meal, and then they went together to Xue Qinghe's Forest Garden.
It was already evening, and the sunset there was just appearing, creating a rare and beautiful spectacle.
To be honest, at this stage, Gu Xuan really didn't dare to harbor any ideas about Ye Lingling. Although the girl didn't reject him, Gu Xuan was still pursuing Dugu Yan. To prevent the two girls from getting jealous, Gu Xuan dared not date two women at once.
Honestly, based on his current relationship with Ye Lingling, although it wasn't as intimate as with Dugu Yan, Gu Xuan felt that if he truly confessed to Ye Lingling, she might not reject him either.
This wasn't narcissism, but confidence—the confidence of a powerhouse.
Because Gu Xuan truly didn't think getting along with girls was difficult. After all, as long as he didn't do anything that turned them off, and was careful and handled the details well, he could win their favor.
Of course, there was one prerequisite for all this: you needed to be handsome enough, young and wealthy enough, and talented enough.
In summary: extremely rich and extremely powerful.
Arriving at the Forest Garden, Xue Qinghe was absent again, but Gu Xuan didn't mind. He pulled Dugu Yan's jade-like hand and walked toward the resting pavilion.
Sitting down in the pavilion, Gu Xuan brewed a cup of fruit tea for Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling respectively, and then quietly admired the sunset glow.
The reddish-yellow afterglow shone upon the three faces, appearing warm and harmonious, as Gu Xuan fantasized about his future happy life.
Suddenly, Ye Lingling felt unwell in her stomach. She instantly covered her abdomen, her face turning painful. Dugu Yan and Gu Xuan naturally asked with concern, "Lingling, what's wrong?"
Hearing their questions, Ye Lingling glanced at Gu Xuan, her face slightly flushed, and she shyly whispered into Dugu Yan's ear.
Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan instantly understood why Ye Lingling suddenly had a stomach ache.
Dugu Yan turned her head, looked at Gu Xuan, then at Ye Lingling, and said to Gu Xuan, "We won't watch tonight's show. I'm taking Lingling back first."
Although Gu Xuan was helpless, he knew that Ye Lingling's appearance meant she must have gotten her 'visitor,' as he wasn't some ignorant little chick.
Gu Xuan nodded understandingly and didn't ask further, "Then be careful on your way. I won't follow."
Dugu Yan gave a knowing smile, helped Ye Lingling up, and slowly left the pavilion. They exited the Forest Garden, hailed a carriage, and headed to the nearest large hotel.
Only Gu Xuan was left in the Forest Garden. He took out the three prepared theater tickets and waved them in front of his eyes. He hadn't expected to prepare for so long only to miss the "good chicken" today because of Ye Lingling's visitor.
The more Gu Xuan thought about it, the more he felt he had lost out. While thinking about making Ye Lingling compensate him double later, he gazed at the infinite beauty of the sunset.
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In the evening, the garden was brightly lit, and the night view was no less beautiful than the daytime scenery.
Just as Gu Xuan was planning to go listen to the opera alone, Xue Qinghe arrived. He was quite helpless; he had originally intended to come over for a rest in the evening, but after arriving, he heard the guards say that Little Xuan had come and brought two girls.
However, the two girls left in a hurry, leaving only Gu Xuan.
It wasn't the first time Xue Qinghe had heard of Gu Xuan bringing girls to his place to play, so there was no longer any extra expression on his face.
Gu Xuan, who was about to leave, saw Xue Qinghe, secretly hid one opera ticket, and then, holding two, pulled him to go watch the opera.
Xue Qinghe was helpless; since it was all entertainment anyway, he simply went with Gu Xuan.
The opera Gu Xuan was watching was somewhat similar to Magic Shows in his previous life, except these performers were Spirit Masters with ten to twenty spirit power ranks, who used the special abilities of their Spirits to complete each magic performance. The level of excitement was even better because they were all Spirit Masters, so ordinary people generally couldn't afford their performances; they only served the rich and powerful.
A ticket for one Magic Show cost one gold coin, and this didn't even include various expenses inside the venue, or even tips. (I also want the masters' tips!)
Wouldn't a single Magic Show cost five, six, seven, eight, nine, or even ten gold coins?
For an ordinary family struggling financially, one gold coin was enough for them to live for at least a month. This shows how huge the gap is between Spirit Masters and ordinary people.
Arriving at the VIP room, Gu Xuan and Xue Qinghe sat in the same row, watching the people below perform diligently.
Xue Qinghe looked at Gu Xuan and asked, "I heard you've been on a winning streak in the Great Spirit Arena, never losing a single match?"
Gu Xuan smiled slightly and replied, "I can't help it; my strength doesn't allow for anything less."
Rolling her eyes at the boastful Gu Xuan, Xue Qinghe was also very surprised. Gu Xuan was indeed exceptionally talented, but he was only rank thirty-three. To achieve such success in the Spirit Elder tier with rank thirty-three spirit power, even she in her youth might not have had that strength.
After all, there was a seven-rank spirit power gap between rank thirty-three and rank forty, and this gap was enormous, not something that could be made up for by a small margin.
Moreover, this was Heaven Dou City, one of the capitals of the two great Empires. The people in the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena had the most top-tier strength and talent in the Spirit Master's world, not comparable to those rotten fish and shrimp.
All these reasons highlighted Gu Xuan's power, which also affirmed Xue Qinghe's inner thoughts: if such a Genius wasn't brought over, the only outcome would be destruction.
Of course, she was still confident about persuading Gu Xuan now, as their relationship was very harmonious.
However, these were all just her own fantasies.
"Boastful!"
Xue Qinghe picked up a grape and threw it towards Gu Xuan. Gu Xuan opened his mouth and ate it, replying with a chuckle, "Don't worry, little brother will protect you in the future; you can just be an emperor with peace of mind."
Hearing this, Xue Qinghe's movements paused slightly, and her heart warmed. She was just a little confused, as from her perspective, Gu Xuan didn't know she was a girl..
The reason Gu Xuan said this was also because he wanted to continuously foster his relationship with the other party through emotional means. Even if it wasn't as he imagined, continuing like this would do no harm.
Nothing special happened today. After watching the opera, the two parted ways. Gu Xuan went to the nearest hotel to rest, and coincidentally, he ran into Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling.
The two were currently eating delicious late-night snacks in the lobby, and Gu Xuan saw them as soon as he walked in.
Gu Xuan smiled slightly, walked directly to them, sat down, and reached for a chicken leg, eating it immediately.
The two girls rolled their eyes at Gu Xuan. Dugu Yan's jewel-like purple eyes flickered, and she immediately said, "Little Xuan is so good; knowing we were here eating late-night snacks, he specially came over to pay."
As soon as she said this, Ye Lingling couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle. Gu Xuan had just swallowed the chicken in his mouth and almost spat it out.
This little girl sure knows how to talk. When did her mind become so sharp?
However, Gu Xuan naturally didn't care about such a small amount of money. He waved his hand casually and said, "It's only right for an older brother to take care of his younger sisters. Eat more, don't get thin from hunger."
Gu Xuan naturally wouldn't suffer a loss; he could endure hardship, but he absolutely couldn't suffer a loss.
Dugu Yan didn't mind hearing this. Anyway, after getting familiar with Gu Xuan over the past month, he always wanted her to call him 'older brother' in these small details. Dugu Yan sometimes wondered if this guy had some strange fetish (quirk).
"Hmph!" Dugu Yan rolled her eyes at Gu Xuan and continued eating her delicious late-night snack.
"Oh, right, I'm going to East Lake tomorrow. Are you two coming?" Gu Xuan suddenly asked.
Dugu Yan's eyes lit up when she heard this, and she excitedly replied, "Are the lotus flowers at East Lake blooming? I haven't been there in a long time. Let's go together tomorrow!"
Ye Lingling naturally wanted to go too, but she had to go home during this seven-day holiday, so she couldn't make it this time.
Ye Lingling explained her plans, looking regretful. Dugu Yan also regretted that Ye Lingling couldn't go together.
Gu Xuan didn't mind. If Ye Lingling wasn't going, wouldn't that mean it would be just him and Dugu Yan's two-person World? It was a good opportunity to deepen their relationship.
Dugu Yan was still regretting, but suddenly she also thought of this point, then secretly glanced at Gu Xuan, finding him seriously eating a chicken leg.
Dugu Yan's regret about Ye Lingling not being able to go gradually decreased, and her fantasies about her and Gu Xuan's two-person World tomorrow began.
Her goodwill towards Gu Xuan was almost overflowing; now, anyone with eyes in the Royal Fighting Team could see that Yu Tianheng was forced to give up pursuing her.
But she had never been out alone with Gu Xuan for such a long time. Why say that? Because East Lake was not inside Heaven Dou City, but rather a Royal Garden to the east outside Heaven Dou City.
The Royal Garden also opened to the public for three days each month, and their seven-day holiday just happened to coincide with it.
This meant that she and Gu Xuan would be out for three days. These three days were neither long nor short, and who knew what might happen.
After Gu Xuan finished talking about one thing with Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, he didn't get too involved in their chat. After all, Ye Lingling was also going back tomorrow, and not seeing each other for a week would make good sisters miss each other.
After finishing their late-night snack and agreeing to send Ye Lingling off first tomorrow before going to East Lake, Gu Xuan stopped bothering the two girls and returned to his room to Cultivate.
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