Reward: Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Ring!

"With this Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Ring, I now have three of them. I truly am the number one person on Douluo Continent!" Chu Fan tilted his head up slightly, looking smug.

"Since it's a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Ring, I wonder what kind of soul skills it will unlock this time."

Unlocked Green Lotus Spirit Martial Soul's second soul skill: Amplification. Can increase the attributes of oneself and allies by 100%.

Unlocked Green Lotus Spirit Martial Soul's second soul skill: Weakening. When used, it can weaken enemies by 70%.

"Amplification and Weakening—perfect. Not only can they boost all my attributes, they can also reduce the enemy's. With these two soul skills, even if I can't reveal too much of my strength, I can still enhance the team. We might even stand a chance against a Spirit King."

Unlocked God Slaying Spear's second soul skill: Phantom God Spear. Thrust eight times in all directions. While thrusting, the user cannot be targeted.

Unlocked God Slaying Spear's second soul skill: Heaven and Earth One Spear. After briefly charging power, strike with a single thrust that changes the color of heaven and earth.

Chu Fan clicked his tongue as he looked at the rewards. In particular, Heaven and Earth One Spear, the God Slaying Spear's soul skill, was undoubtedly his strongest offensive technique so far.

"With these methods, even if I encounter people like Bibi Dong or Qian Daoliu, I'll have the strength to fight them," Chu Fan said proudly.

"Still, Bibi Dong has already obtained a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Ring. As someone with Twin Martial Souls, her strength is still terrifying. It's better not to provoke her."

"Since I received the reward, that means Hu Liena has been successfully won over. I wonder who the next goddess will be?" Chu Fan was filled with anticipation.

Time passed swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, two months went by. During those two months, Chu Fan lived each day to the fullest.

Chu Fan led the team in training and battle every day. During the day, he taught the members theoretical knowledge about martial souls. At night, he led them into battle against Spirit Kings, allowing them to grow through combat.

It could be said that after fighting day and night, the team's coordination had become exceptionally seamless. Even Xie Yue had been deeply won over by Chu Fan's strength and leadership.

Chu Fan's daily amusement was training Hu Liena. As Hu Liena's teacher, Chu Fan was naturally rather strict with her. Yet Hu Liena benefited greatly, and her Soul Power had already reached level thirty-two. Chu Fan had also found a suitable spirit beast for her in a forest under Spirit Hall's jurisdiction: a seven-thousand-year Jade Eye Heart Snake.

After obtaining her third Spirit Ring, Hu Liena saw the increase in her strength and clung to Chu Fan all day, calling him "Master" at every turn. She practically wished she could tie herself to Chu Fan so that she could grow faster.

Chu Fan repeated this routine every day. Though the days were peaceful, they were still rather enjoyable. Every now and then, he could even catch a glimpse of Bibi Dong's breathtaking smile.

Inside Spirit Hall's training grounds, Chu Fan saw Hu Liena sitting cross-legged in meditation, reflecting on the insights she had gained after battle.

"Ahem, ahem." Chu Fan gave two dry coughs. Hearing him, Hu Liena and the others snapped out of their thoughts and smiled at him. "Captain!"

Everyone held Chu Fan, their captain, in the highest respect. Even Xie Yue had been drawn in by Chu Fan's strength and leadership. He knew that even if he had been the captain, he could never have done better than Chu Fan.

It had to be said that the members Spirit Hall had selected for the team not only possessed outstanding talent, but also unwavering determination. They trained conscientiously every day without needing any urging from him, which saved him quite a bit of trouble.

Chu Fan nodded in response, quite satisfied. Standing before the team members, he announced loudly.

"Three months have passed since the team was established. It's time to show the Pope the results of our training. In a moment, we'll be facing a level seventy-two Spirit Saint. Do you have the confidence to defeat him?"

"Yes!" everyone shouted.

Hu Liena smiled playfully. "Master, with you leading us, we wouldn't be afraid even of a Soul Douluo."

"You little brat, always fooling around. How about I give you an extra lesson later and find a Soul Douluo to train with you properly?" Chu Fan flicked Hu Liena on the forehead as he spoke.

Hu Liena rolled her eyes at Chu Fan. "Master only knows how to bully your disciple. Hmph."

"Haha!" Seeing Hu Liena being teased, everyone burst into laughter. Even her brother, Xie Yue, could not help but chuckle. Looking at his sister, warmth rose in his heart as he thought to himself.

It's been so long since I've seen my sister this happy. How wonderful it would be if things could always stay like this!

He knew that after meeting Chu Fan, his sister seemed to have changed a great deal. She loved life more than before, and all of it was because of the Chu Fan standing before her.

"Are you ready?" Suddenly, Bibi Dong walked toward the Soul Fighting Arena, followed closely by Chrysanthemum Pass and Ghostly. Beside them was a Spirit Saint personally selected by Bibi Dong as their opponent for tonight's match.

The Spirit Saint walked to the center of the Soul Fighting Arena, his eyes full of disdain. "These little brats are going to compete against me? I really don't know what the Pope was thinking."

"Begin!"

At the Pope's command, Xie Yue launched the first attack. With his advantage in speed, he rushed to the front. The curved blade in his hand flickered under the light, appearing exceptionally ghostly.

Facing Xie Yue's sudden assault, the Spirit Saint did not take him seriously at all. He scoffed, "Little brat!" and stepped forward to meet him with the strength of his body.

For a moment, Xie Yue could do nothing against him and retreated. He shouted, "Nana!"

Before the match, Chu Fan had already handed command over to Hu Liena. It could be said that Hu Liena was now the captain.

"Master, hold him back for me!" After saying that, Hu Liena quickly moved to Xie Yue's side. The two pressed close together, their movements extremely strange.

"Second Soul Skill, Amplification!"

"Second Soul Skill, Weakening!"

Chu Fan unleashed his soul skills. Instantly, Yan at the front felt his entire body brimming with Soul Power, as though he had been injected with stimulant blood. Both his strength and speed rose terrifyingly. He was shocked inwardly. The captain's soul skills are actually this terrifying!

The Spirit Saint on the other side felt as though he had fallen into a mud pit. Both his speed and attack power were restricted.

The Spirit Saint glanced at Hu Liena and Xie Yue. Though he did not understand what they were doing, years of instinct told him that they were extremely dangerous. He immediately became more vigilant and released his martial soul.

"Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Demon Blade!"

At once, a massive demon fox appeared around Hu Liena and Xie Yue. Its eyes were lively, and every glance and smile stirred the heart.

Red mist spread across the Soul Fighting Arena, shrouding the Spirit Saint within it.

"Martial Soul Fusion Skill?"

Everyone was instantly stunned.

Bibi Dong rose to her feet as well, her gaze fixed fervently on Hu Liena in the arena. A moment later, the corners of her lips curved upward into a satisfied smile. "This girl has truly given us quite a surprise!"

Ghostly and Chrysanthemum Pass were also excited. They knew the power of a Martial Soul Fusion Skill was far more than simply one plus one equaling two.

The two said proudly, "Nana truly hasn't disappointed us. It looks like this is a Martial Soul Fusion Skill that combines control and offense."