Half a Year of Grueling Training, the Lion King Shows His Might

Ever since Qian Renxue left Spirit City for the Heaven Dou Empire to carry out her mission, Su He felt as though a piece of his life was missing.

After all, he had once been able to see Qian Renxue every day. They played, cultivated, sparred, and talked about everything.

Now that she had suddenly gone far away to the Heaven Dou Empire on a secret mission, Su He found himself unable to adjust for a while.

"If you miss her, then work hard and catch up to her." Grandson of Mighty Lion Douluo came up from behind and patted Su He on the shoulder. Seemingly seeing through his thoughts, he spoke up.

"Which of us old men can't see those little feelings you have for Xiaoxue? That girl has some feelings for you too, yet even Big Brother has never voiced any objection. That's the greatest recognition of your talent, Xiao He."

He paused before continuing, "You should know that Xiaoxue is someone destined to become a god."

"I know, Grandpa." Su He looked into the distance with resolute eyes.

"I'll prove it to all of you with my own ability. The future ruler of Spirit Hall definitely won't be that woman, but Sister Xue'er and me."

"It's a good thing to have that confidence, hehe." Grandson of Mighty Lion Douluo laughed.

"Your Second Grandpa has recently entered seclusion to attempt a breakthrough to Level Ninety-Nine, so he won't emerge anytime soon. However, he has already passed down to you the Golden Body Tempering Method, which he refined using the knowledge of his entire life. Once you reach Level Twenty, come find Grandpa and I'll take you to obtain a Spirit Ring."

"With your physical constitution, perhaps we really will get to witness the miracle of a thousand-year Second Spirit Ring." Leaving behind those words, Grandson of Mighty Lion Douluo departed from the Side Hall.

"Six months." Su He set a goal for himself. "Complete Phase Mission 2, then obtain an Immortal Herb."

Su He had already planned which Immortal Herbs he would consume. Aside from the two highly poisonous Immortal Herbs Tang San consumed in the Original Work—the Infernal Delicate Apricot and Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass—which could grant immunity to ice, fire, and all poisons, Su He also intended to consume the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, an Immortal Grade herb that could greatly improve one's physical constitution and forge a Diamond Indestructible Body.

For an Assault Type Spirit Master like Su He, who relied on his physical constitution, this would be an enormous boost.

Su He had also decided when to consume the Immortal Herbs: after obtaining his Second Spirit Ring.

He was not going to foolishly wait until he and Tang San's group reached the Soul Elder level in the Original Work before consuming Immortal Herbs.

One had to know that the earlier such Immortal Grade herbs were consumed, the greater their effect in improving the body.

As for why he would not absorb them immediately, cultivation at the Spirit Master level was much faster than at the Soul Grandmaster level. The Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum was also an Immortal Grade herb capable of raising Soul Power. After Dai Mubai consumed it in the Original Work, even at the Soul Elder stage, his Soul Power had risen by three or four levels. Su He had no desire to waste the herb's medicinal potency on increasing levels while he was still a Spirit Master.

Consuming Immortal Herbs at the Soul Grandmaster level was the most cost-effective path in terms of both physical improvement and Soul Power enhancement.

Having made up his mind, Su He began cultivating diligently.

The Golden Body Tempering Method taught by Golden Crocodile Douluo allowed one to comprehend an innate spirit skill exclusive to Golden-type Spirits after mastering it, called the Indestructible Golden Body.

The Indestructible Golden Body could greatly enhance its user's defenses in every respect and was only suitable for Spirit Masters with Golden-type Spirits. Even in the mental aspect, which ordinary Assault Type Spirit Masters were not skilled at, it could greatly strengthen one's resistance.

This also gave Su He some confidence when facing Hu Liena, the spiritual Spirit Master among the Golden Generation trio.

Su He's Spiritual Power had never been poor to begin with. That was the result of his daily meditation even before awakening his Martial Soul.

Six months passed quietly. Su He opened his door and assessed the results of his cultivation. "Half a year, and I've risen two levels?"

At eight years old, Su He's Soul Power had reached Level Nineteen. Moreover, this Level Nineteen Soul Power had not been gained by pursuing speed, but was instead exceptionally condensed.

His Indestructible Golden Body had also barely reached a level of mastery above the beginner stage. Based on Su He's understanding of his own strength, activating the Indestructible Golden Body could now increase his physical defense by forty percent and his mental defense by thirty percent. Combined with his First Spirit Skill, Xie Yue's current attack power as an Agility-Attack Spirit Master would find it difficult to inflict any serious injury on him. Yan, whose attack power was formidable, was too slow to strike Su He at all, given Su He's Three Thousand Lightning Movements and Explosive Step footwork. As for the remaining Control-type Spirit Master, Hu Liena, her threat would also be greatly reduced by the Indestructible Golden Body's thirty percent mental defense.

"It's time!" Donning a silver robe embroidered with a Golden Lion, clothing custom-made for him by Spirit Hall that symbolized his noble status as the Grandson of Mighty Lion Douluo, Su He strode toward the academy.

At that moment, the academy was already in an uproar.

"Did you hear? Su He, the elusive top dog among Assault Type Spirit Masters, is challenging Yan, Xie Yue, and Hu Liena all at once today!"

"What? Isn't he being too arrogant? Xie Yue and Hu Liena are the top dogs among Agility-Attack and Control-type Spirit Masters. They defeated fifth-year students when they had only just entered their third year. I heard their Soul Power has already reached Level Sixteen."

"Let's hurry to the Training Ground and watch..."

The Golden Generation trio was likewise shocked when they received Su He's challenge letter.

"How dare he!" Hu Liena was somewhat angered. "He's really arrogant. Brother, let's go teach him a lesson!"

"He should have his own reasons." Xie Yue pondered. "Su He may be prideful, but he isn't the sort of person who is blindly overconfident."

"Enough talking. Let's go meet him."

Yan was unusually calm. Among the three of them, he had fought Su He the most and was also the closest to him.

"Once we're on the field, we just need to do our respective jobs."

At this moment, within the Training Ground—

The seats around the arena were packed with spectators. Su He glanced around and saw quite a few Red Cardinals who had come specifically to watch.

Many of their children studied at Spirit Hall Academy, so it was only natural that they would take an interest in this matter. Yet then, Su He spotted a shocking figure.

Bibi Dong, the Pope of Spirit Hall and its highest authority in name, had actually come as well!

Bibi Dong held a golden scepter in her hand and wore magnificent robes. Time seemed not to have left any trace upon her.

Her gaze swept over the students present before settling on Su He. Su He immediately felt enormous pressure bearing down on him.

Is she testing me? Su He refused to yield, narrowing his eyes. I won't go easy on your disciples.

Su He did not have much fondness for Hu Liena of the Golden Generation, but neither would he target her over what happened in the Original Work. He could simply guide her properly in the future.

However, Su He truly intended to get serious today and let His Holiness the Pope see that the so-called Golden Generation was nothing special.

Among Spirit Hall's prodigious talents, aside from Sister Xue'er, he, Su He, was unquestionably the best!

At this point, Su He and the trio were all in position. Hu Liena frowned and said,

"You'll pay for your arrogance."

Su He neither confirmed nor denied it, too lazy to pay her any attention.

"Both sides, salute!" the referee shouted.

"Xie Yue, Martial Soul Moon Blade, Level Sixteen Agility-Attack Battle Spirit Master!"

"Yan, Martial Soul Flame Lord, Level Seventeen Assault Type Battle Spirit Master!"

"Hu Liena, Martial Soul Demonic Fox, Level Sixteen Control-type Battle Spirit Master!"

The three underwent Martial Soul Possession, ready for battle!

"Su He, Martial Soul Abyssal Golden Lion, Level Nineteen Assault Type Battle Spirit Master!"

After the Abyssal Golden Lion behind him completed its possession, it let out a roar that shook the entire arena. The three on the field all felt their minds go momentarily blank, while the surrounding spectators were entirely unaffected.

"Battle begins!"