Phoenix Bloodline

The facts proved that Lin Xiuran had not disappointed his expectations either.

Under Tang Wulin's vast Dragon Might, a pressure seemed to rise from within Lin Xiuran as well. This aura instantly swept away the Golden Dragon King's pressure before directly suppressing Tang Wulin.

The power of the Golden Dragon Claw was weakened, but Lin Xiuran's Phoenix Fire Fist only grew fiercer. When the two collided, Tang Wulin was undoubtedly sent flying back. The Golden Dragon King's lingering might vanished completely.

Long Hengxu, watching from the stands, had long been left agape in shock. This kind of strength was simply terrifying!

He had thought seeing Tang Wulin's first purple Soul Ring was shocking enough, but Lin Xiuran's outstanding talent now left him even more astonished.

Guyue's face was filled with grave contemplation. Her momentary loss of control over the elements just now was absolutely no accident. It could only mean that the man before her was extremely unusual.

Even she could not make sense of that power.

Xu Xiaoyan merely shook her head blankly. She truly had not expected her second brother to be this strong.

After all, Guyue had once been able to defeat her eldest brother, yet now Lin Xiuran alone had broken apart the combined force of Guyue and Tang Wulin. How could that not surprise her?

Tang Wulin stepped forward and looked at Lin Xiuran. "You're very strong."

"You too." Lin Xiuran nodded lightly, a hint of pride in his eyes.

Tang Wulin gave a bitter smile. Lin Xiuran was exceptional in both spiritual power and combat ability. Moreover, it was the first time his Golden Dragon King pressure had failed. No matter how he looked at it, the other party was stronger.

Long Hengxu came to Wu Zhangkong's side. "Now, I have even more confidence in your class. I also believe I can persuade the principal to increase the investment in you. Teacher Wu, just tell me what you need."

Wu Zhangkong said, "I think the children's meals need to be improved further. Nutrition is extremely important at their stage. Martial Souls are part of the body and require more nourishment."

Wu Zhangkong's thinking was simple. This was very important for both Tang Wulin, who ate enormous amounts, and Lin Xiuran, who had always lacked sufficient nutritional supplements.

Long Hengxu was somewhat troubled, but he still nodded. "I'll discuss it with the principal, so don't worry about that. But Teacher Wu, you also know that even the principal is under great pressure because of Zero Class's existence. The resources you consume are greater than imagined. Spirit Ascension Platform access alone costs an enormous amount."

"Therefore, Zero Class also needs to bring something to the academy. Only glory can justify the academy's investment. Thus, the academy may have you participate in the Tianhai Alliance Competition next. Make your preparations. Even if you cannot achieve an especially good result, you must at least make people take notice and win some honor for the academy. The current goal set for you is the Excellent Newcomer Award or the Excellent Newcomer Team Award."

The reason Eastsea Academy had established Zero Class was, in large part, for recruitment. As long as they could cultivate outstanding geniuses, they would be able to recruit better students in the future, forming a positive cycle.

This was a major move, but also a risky one. Still, the first step had gone rather well. At the very least, Wu Zhangkong had indeed cultivated several talented students.

Wu Zhangkong nodded, a sharp glint flashing through his eyes. "Send me the rules later."

Long Hengxu still had a prepared speech that he had not delivered, but he was cut off. He looked at Wu Zhangkong in surprise. "You agreed just like that?"

Wu Zhangkong raised a brow. "Should I refuse?"

"No, no. Fine, I'll prepare it for you right away." Afraid that Wu Zhangkong might change his mind, Long Hengxu hurried off at once.

After the daytime group battles, there was not much else to do, so Lin Xiuran returned to the dormitory.

"Sister Na, thank you."

Gu Yuena pursed her lips slightly and said calmly, "What are you thanking me for?"

"If it weren't for you, my spiritual power couldn't have increased this quickly." Lin Xiuran spoke with complete sincerity. He was genuinely grateful for what Gu Yuena had done.

At the very least, she had truly helped him improve, and by a great deal.

Gu Yuena smiled and shook her head. "There's no need. It wasn't only because of my training. When you obtained your second Soul Ring, your spiritual power had already increased significantly."

"My second Soul Ring?"

Lin Xiuran was somewhat confused. Why had he not felt such a huge effect?

Gu Yuena explained, "When you obtained your second Soul Ring, part of the Phoenix Bloodline began to gradually unseal. Aside from the elemental aspect, it would naturally enhance other things as well. This time, it was your spiritual power."

After a pause, she added, "Of course, every time you gain another Soul Ring in the future, the Phoenix Bloodline will also grow stronger. By then, it will not only bring new elements and increased spiritual power. You will also gradually gain control over new powers brought by the Phoenix Bloodline."

"It's that strong?" Lin Xiuran could hardly believe it. Even he had not thought it could be this outrageous.

Gu Yuena smiled faintly. "A true Phoenix Bloodline is no inferior to the Dragon God's bloodline. What you possess is the purest Phoenix Bloodline, so how could it be weak?"

"The Phoenix is the king of all birds!"

Even so, Lin Xiuran still wondered how the Phoenix Bloodline had come to exist within him. If what Gu Yuena said was true, then the Phoenix Bloodline could never have appeared out of nowhere in a person.

A bloodline of this level could not possibly be passed down artificially. Just like the Dragon God bloodline, it was not something someone could casually inherit.

Since it had appeared within him, it was enough to prove that his true identity was not so simple. Perhaps it had something to do with his mother, but he still could not understand it.

Teacher Wu had said she knew his mother, yet she had still not told him the truth. He could only wait and investigate it slowly in the future.

"Enough. Don't overthink it. Cultivate in peace."

Gu Yuena then gave Lin Xiuran no chance to speak further and directly forced him out of the Sea of Consciousness.

Only after Lin Xiuran's consciousness left did Tang Wutong reveal herself and walk to Gu Yuena's side.

"Sister Na'er, I don't really understand. Why didn't you interfere more with the you outside?"

Gu Yuena cast a cold glance at the outside world before saying, "Just as you don't dare acknowledge Tang Wulin, I cannot casually make contact with her either."

Although Gu Yuena did not say it outright, Tang Wutong understood. Her eyes were filled with complicated emotions.

She had not expected her father to be so calculating, using everything he could use.

Even her younger brother Tang Wulin had been nothing more than a tool from beginning to end, caught up in his schemes.

"Father, I thought I was already disappointed enough in you, but I never expected that disappointment still had no end."

Tang Wutong murmured to herself, shaking her head helplessly as a trace of loneliness flashed through her eyes.