Graduation Requirements

Tang San and Xiao Wu prepared to go to the back mountain to cultivate as usual, and Zhu Zhuqing followed them.

Seeing Zhu Zhuqing follow, Xiao Wu released her grip on Tang San's arm and pulled Zhu Zhuqing along.

The three arrived at the foot of the small waterfall and each found a spot to cultivate.

A short while later, footsteps came from behind.

Ning Rongrong ran breathlessly to the waterfall, bent over, put her hands on her knees, and gasped for breath, her eyes full of grievance.

Tang San put away the Blue Silver Grass he was manipulating, glanced at Ning Rongrong, and asked, "Have you finished twenty laps?"

Ning Rongrong shook her head, panting for a while before speaking, her voice carrying a hint of coquettishness. "No, I'm too tired, I can't keep going. Twenty laps! That's going to kill me! I've never run that many miles in my life."

Tang San was silent for a moment before speaking, "Ning Rongrong, you are Support-Type Weapon Soul Master, and your physical body is your biggest weakness. If your stamina can't keep up, you will be the biggest vulnerability on the battlefield."

Tang San paused, then added, "Oscar has Innate Full Soul Power and a top-tier Food-type Martial Soul; he's about to break through level 30. If he can run, why can't you?"

Finally, Tang San softened his tone. "The students here are all geniuses among geniuses. If you don't work hard, you'll quickly fall behind."

Ning Rongrong's lips moved a few times, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she said nothing.

Ever since she saw Tang San defeat Yu Tianheng at the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena, Ning Rongrong has had a deep-seated admiration for Tang San, and Tang San holds a special place in her heart.

Ning Rongrong bit her lip, straightened up, took a deep breath, turned around, and ran back the way she came.

Tang San watched Ning Rongrong's retreating figure, smiled, shook his head, and withdrew his gaze, preparing to continue his cultivation.

At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing walked over from the side, stopped in front of Tang San, hesitated for a moment, but still spoke up, "Tang San, can I ask you a question?"

Tang San looked at Zhu Zhuqing and nodded. "It's alright, feel free to ask me anything."

Zhu Zhuqing paused for a moment, as if carefully choosing her words, before saying, "I admire your ability to cultivate the Blue Silver Grass to such a high level. So I would like to ask if you have any suggestions for my cultivation? I hope to improve my strength quickly."

Tang San looked into Zhu Zhuqing's dark eyes, his own eyes filled with seriousness. Zhu Zhuqing was the kind of person who would do her best to accomplish something once she set her mind on it, and cultivation was no exception.

Tang San sighed and said, "Actually, Xiao Wu and I only achieved some success because of some fortuitous encounters. It wasn't something we could have done just through hard work."

"Regarding your Hell Spirit Cat..." Tang San thought seriously for a moment, then continued, "Perhaps your family understands the cultivation path of the Hell Spirit Cat better than I do, after all, they have studied this Martial Soul for many years. I'm just offering some of my own understanding, which may not be correct, so just listen."

Zhu Zhuqing listened attentively.

"The Hell Spirit Cat is inherently a shadow-type Martial Soul. While enhancing speed, explosiveness, and attack power, you can consider developing your Soul Rings towards the dark attribute. If you choose some dark attribute Soul Beasts for your Soul Rings, your stealth ability, ambush ability, and explosive power will all experience a qualitative leap, and it will also grant your attacks a dark, corrosive quality. Perhaps this way, you can forge your own path."

Tang San paused, then added, "As for the rest... I don't have any good suggestions right now."

What Tang San really wanted to say was that if the Hell Spirit Cat focused on the dark element, it might affect its future Martial Soul Fusion Skill with Dai Mubai, "Hell White Tiger."

But whether it really was true or not, Tang San himself didn't know, and he didn't mention it.

Zhu Zhuqing listened attentively, nodded, and continued, "Then how can I improve my speed, explosiveness, and attack power?"

Upon hearing this, Tang San understood. It seemed that Zhu Zhuqing was still only thinking about how to enhance the power of her future Martial Soul Fusion Skill with Dai Mubai's martial soul. It's difficult to change a person's mind.

Tang San pointed to the cliff next to them. "This is a great training ground. You can climb here with weights to strengthen your claws and calves."

Zhu Zhuqing followed Tang San's finger to look at the cliff, nodded, and said in a softer tone, "Thank you."

After saying that, Zhu Zhuqing turned and walked away.

Tang San withdrew his gaze and continued his cultivation.

As evening falls, the sun sets in the west.

The trainees returned to the square one after another, with Ning Rongrong being the last to return. Her face was flushed, her forehead was covered in sweat, and her long blue dress was soaked through and clung to her body.

Flender stood in front of the square, originally intending to make an example of Ning Rongrong to set an example and establish rules. But since Ning Rongrong actually ran twenty laps, Flender didn't react.

"Ning Rongrong and Oscar have finished their training for today and can rest. The rest of you are coming with me to Suotuo City," Flender said.

Ning Rongrong quickly exclaimed, "Dean, I want to go too!"

Flender nodded. "Go if you want to."

Ning Rongrong smiled and held out her hand to Oscar: "Oscar, give me two Recovery Sausages."

Oscar obediently made two Recovery Sausages and handed them to Ning Rongrong.

Ning Rongrong took the sausage, ate it quickly, and felt much better.

The group set off in formation and, after walking for about half an hour, arrived at the Soto Great Soul Arena.

The Soto Great Soul Arena is much smaller than the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena, but its grandeur is still magnificent.

The group stopped at the entrance of the Soul Fighting Arena. Flender turned around and said, "Everyone, go and register. One of your graduation requirements is to obtain Gold Soul Fighting Badge in the Great Soul Arena."

Tang San took out his Gold Soul Fighting Badge and handed it to Flender: "Dean Flender, I already have Gold Soul Fighting Badge. I won't participate in Individual Soul Fighting anymore; they don't help my cultivation much."

Flender's eyes widened. He took the badge, examined it several times, and exclaimed in surprise, "This can't be fake, can it?"

"I can testify. I was there during the Soul Fighting when Third Brother was promoted to the Gold Soul Fighting Badge," Ning Rongrong immediately testified for Tang San.

Upon hearing this, Flender returned the badge to Tang San and waved his hand, "Alright, then you don't need to participate in the Individual Soul Fighting. However..."

Flender turned and glanced at Yu Xiaogang.

Yu Xiaogang understood and said, "You should still participate in the Team Soul Fighting. No matter how strong you are individually, you still need to practice teamwork."

Tang San thought for a moment and nodded. If he wanted to achieve his goal of winning the championship at Shrek, he would reluctantly practice with everyone.

Flender said with some concern, "However, if Tang San and Xiao Wu participate, the teams they'll be matched with will be at least level 40 or higher. With those two Soul Ancestor, plus you guys who are only level 20 or 30, the overall level of opponents they'll face will be raised a notch."

"It's alright, Dean. The stronger the opponent, the better we can learn," Tang San smiled, his tone very relaxed.

Tang San was actually very confident. Even if he encountered a team whose members were all level 40, Tang San was confident he could win. He could take on five people at the same time by himself, not to mention Xiao Wu was there too.