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Time flies, and before anyone realized it, a year had passed. Through the relentless efforts of the Emperor Team and everyone's strength improved significantly.
Tianlin, now over nine years old, had a steady progression, although not as astounding as one might expect. His focus over the past year had been on studying the relationship between The verdant cordex and medicinal plants, which slightly slowed down his advancement in soul power and swordsmanship. Despite that, his soul power had reached level 26, a four-level increase. Moreover, he mastered the second and third forms of the Killing Sword Technique, elevating his combat abilities.
Chen Xin was already quite pleased with Tianlin's progress. However, if he knew that Tianlin had divided his attention between various pursuits, he would have been utterly astonished.
Half a year ago, Tianlin had nearly mastered detoxification techniques, but the subsequent months were spent learning how to refine elixirs. While some immortal grasses provided immediate benefits when consumed directly, others, according to Caogu's notes, yielded better results when processed into elixirs and a proper refinement could even maximize the potential of a single immortal herb by producing multiple potions. Tianlin understood that mastering this craft would be crucial for long-term benefits.
His remarkable progress was largely due to the Purple Fire Golden Eyes Beast's soul ring and external soul bone and The beast, known for its intelligence, had improve Tianlin's cognitive abilities. After merging with its soul ring and soul bone, Tianlin's memory and comprehension had improved significantly.
Unlike typical soul rings and bones that boost physical attributes like strength and defense, this unique enhancement improved his intellect. It was likely an innate ability of the beast's external soul bone — a rare phenomenon not seen in centuries.
Apart from Tianlin, the other eight members of the Emperor Team had also grown stronger. Now all Tianzhi-level students and they were making impressive strides. Yu Tianheng, for instance, was on the verge of stepping into the Tiandou-level rank.
The current standings of the team were as follows:
Yu Tianheng(13 years old) Beast Martial Spirit — Blue Electric Tyrant dragon Attack Type Level 29
Dugu Yan (13 years old) Beast Martial Spirit — Jade Scaled Snake Control Type Level 28
Shi Mo (13 years old) Beast Martial Spirit — Xuanwu Turtle Defense Type Level 28
Shi Mo(13 years old) Beast Martial Spirit — Xuanwu Turtle Defense Type Level 28
Osler (13 years old) Beast Martial Spirit — Ghost Leopard Agility Attack Type Level 27
Yufeng(13 years old): Beast Martial Spirit — Windchime Bird Agility Attack TypeLevel 27
Ye Lingling(12 years old)Weapon Martial Spirit — nine hearts flowering apple Healing Type Level 26
Gu Ran (12 years old) Beast Martial Spirit — Skeleton War Horse Attack Type Level 25
Jun Tianlin (9 years old) Weapon Martial Spirit — Demon Suppressing Sword Strong Attack Type Level 26
Compared to the original Shrek Seven Devils, their talents were slightly lacking, but that was understandable After all, the Shrek Seven Devils were the protagonists of their era.
Gu Ran, who had been at risk of falling behind, managed to keep pace thanks to Tianlin's protection and Having pledged loyalty to Tianlin, he became the second person, after Ning Rongrong, to receive the benefits of the Holy Breath Barrier, which helped him narrow the gap with the others.
The Emperor Team's current strength was enough to challenge even some spirit elder teams. They were occasionally called upon to serve as sparring partners for the Tiandou Royal Academy's main team especially in preparation for the upcoming Continental Soul Master Elite Competition in a year's time.
However it wasn't the competition that Tang San's group would participate in and This event was held every five years with the next one being four years away. Tianlin and his team would be eligible for that edition, marking their real debut on the grand stage.
Tianlin, however wasn't optimistic about this year's heaven dou Royal Academy team as the current lineup consisted of three low-level Soul Elder and four high-level Soul Elder — hardly a match for the formidable Spirit Hall Academy.
Even during their regular training, the tiandou team often struggled against the Emperor team and id Tianlin unleashed his 2nd soul skill along with his swordsmanship the tiandou team would be in dire straits.
Many of the Tiandou team's Soul Masters had likely reached their ranks through extensive family resources rather than combat prowess. Tianlin couldn't help but think that once he hit level 30, he could crush them without easily.
On this particular day, the Tiandou Royal Academy main team once again sparred with the Emperor Team Yet, it was evident that the supposed sparring was one-sided and The tiandou team seemed more like the practice dummies.
The Emperor members, save for Gu Ran and Yufeng, stood tall and confident, showing no signs of fear despite facing opponents with an average level ten ranks higher and in contrast, the Tiandou team looked exhausted and unwilling to engage any further.
"Tianheng, these seniors are truly incompetent. Let's push them a bit!" Tianlin suggested with a grin.
"Alright, Xiaotian. Let's use our combo technique!" Yu Tianheng responded with a confident smile. Though they didn't have a true Martial Soul Fusion Skill, they had perfected several combination soul skills.
Tianlin's sword had the ability to absorb various attributes to strengthen itself and Though it hadn't yet absorbed a thunder attribute soul ring, it could temporarily accommodate Yu Tianheng's lightning power.
"Second Soul Skill: Thunder!"
Tianlin raised his sword, activating the fire attribute from his second soul ring. Simultaneously, Yu Tianheng unleashed a bolt of thunder into the sword.
Fire and lightning — two of the most destructive elements — merged perfectly.
"Combined demon suppressing Sword Skill: thunder sword aura!"
The flame-infused sword energy, now charged with thunder, exploded with immense power, wreaking havoc on half of the Tiandou team.
This combined technique, utilizing the Blue Lightning Tyrant dragon and Demon Suppressing Sword, was as powerful as a full-fledged Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
Several Tiandou team members tried to retreat, but they overlooked the presence of a Control-Type Spirit grand Master on the Emperor team.
"Jade Scaled Snake Venom!"
Dugu Yan unleashed a poisonous mist, cutting off all escape routes. Trapped and outmatched, the Tiandou team faced a crushing defeat and If Tianlin hadn't shown mercy and restrained the power of his attack, they would have been seriously injured.
Holding his sword with a playful grin, Tianlin said, "Seniors, this won't do. I haven't even used my full strength, including the infernal frost Dominion or Seven Kills Sword Technique!"
The captain of the Tiandou team drenched in sweat, shamelessly pleaded"W-wait... junior fellows, let's take a break. We're not as young as you and can't keep up. We'll continue in two days."
Seeing this pitiful display Meng Shenji, the academy's chief, sighed deeply. A group of twenty-year-olds unable to handle twelve- and thirteen-year-olds was a disgrace and Using their age as an excuse to beg for mercy? It was humiliating.
Even the second team fared no better, prompting Zhilin to shake his head in disappointment. As he left, he muttered "This year's competition is doomed. Tiandou Royal Academy will be a laughingstock, especially against the star luo Royal Academy."