Douluo: The Heaven Dou's Mortal Transformation
Chapter 39

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A Soul Master's cultivation depended not only on the accumulation of soul power, but also on battle.

Even under Xiao Zhan's guidance, Su Wen had not fallen behind at all in developing his Soul Skills, but in real combat, he still had many shortcomings.

In the battle just now, although his performance had been decent, that decent showing had mostly come from tactics built around his abilities.

In a true war of attrition and maneuvering, he had not performed well.

It had to be said that battle required talent. Even if one knew the effects of skills and their combos, even if private practice went smoothly, even if one mastered battle theory to perfection, once one truly entered actual combat, it was still very easy to overturn.

Especially because battle was not as simple as a 1v1 duel. It could very likely involve a chaotic melee as well.

Under such circumstances, true combat experience was indispensable.

And injuries were inevitably caused during real combat, which was where the healing effect of Ye Lingling's Soul Skill showed itself.

A Nine Heart Begonia Soul Master who could immediately stand by for the other six on the spot, and whose healing ability was extremely powerful, was the core of this Heaven Dou Royal Battle Team.

"Haha, Junior Su Wen, when you cut into the back line and attacked Lingling earlier, you really didn't hold back at all," Yu Feng teased.

"Isn't that because Senior Lingling's Martial Soul has such powerful healing ability? That's why I had to eliminate her first."

Ye Lingling was covered with a black veil, so her expression could not be seen, but even without seeing her expression, one could still sense her coldness.

"All right. Next, continue training according to the requirements I just gave you. After this afternoon's training ends, you'll have another match," Qin Ming said, giving the eight of them no time to rest and directly arranging their training.

The other seven were already familiar with Su Wen's abilities, so the next match would be even more intense.

Su Wen had the least real combat experience, so Qin Ming gave him special individual coaching.

"From now on, I'll call you Xiao Wen," Qin Ming said.

"Xiao Wen, your foundation is very good. Whether it's your physical fitness, your control over your Martial Soul, or even your Martial Soul's Soul Skills, they are all extremely outstanding."

It could be said to be quite perfect.

"However, in a true battle, what matters is never a Soul Master's explosive power, nor how outstanding his Soul Skills are."

What battle always tested was a Soul Master's combat talent.

When a Soul Master with strong explosive power fought a Soul Master with weaker explosive power, victory was not guaranteed. As long as the Soul Master with slightly weaker burst power kited and maneuvered, using his own strengths to attack the opponent's weaknesses, winning would not be difficult.

And that was only 1v1. If the number of people increased to 2v2, 3v3, or even 7v7, then there would be far more variables.

Qin Ming explained some battle techniques to Su Wen.

Su Wen also combined them with the experience from his previous life and digested these battle theories.

"It's just like playing Honor of Kings. Different Soul Masters excel in different areas. As long as the tactics are appropriate, there's also a chance to win."

If he wanted to truly bring out the maximum effect of his abilities, then aside from completely mastering his own abilities, he also had to analyze the situation on the battlefield and predict his opponent's abilities and Soul Skills.

In the blink of an eye, the daytime passed.

"This time, Xiao Wen, Yanzi, Lingling, and Shi Mo will be one group. Tianheng, you'll be in a group with Osler, Yu Feng, and Shi Mo."

Among the team of eight, only Su Wen and Yu Tianheng counted as Power Attack System.

Even though Su Wen lagged behind somewhat in Soul Power Level, when facing off against Yu Tianheng, he was still much better than Osler and Yu Feng.

This was also what Qin Ming was happiest about today.

After Su Wen joined the team, the team's daily training would also be more effective for Yu Tianheng.

Previously, even though Yu Tianheng would spar with Dugu Yan and the others, it had always only trained his techniques for fighting Agility Attack System and Control System Soul Masters.

For true collisions between Power Attack System Soul Masters, Yu Tianheng could only go to the Great Soul Arena.

But the Great Soul Arena had a limit on the number of matches each day.

With Su Wen's addition, things were much better.

Of course, if they wanted to truly achieve the best sparring effect, it still would not work for now. They would have to wait until Su Wen raised his soul power.

The current group arrangement was only Qin Ming subconsciously placing Su Wen and Yu Tianheng on opposite teams.

"With Yu Feng here this time, Xiao Wen, your attrition tactics will definitely be targeted," Dugu Yan said.

"Don't worry, Yan Jie. Attrition isn't the only thing I can do," Su Wen said. "Senior Lingling, I'll have to trouble you to cast healing on me the whole time."

Dugu Yan nodded, then looked at Shi Mo and said, "The other side has Osler and Yu Feng. Both of them are Agility Attack System, so Lingling will definitely be targeted by them. Shi Mo, protect Lingling the whole time."

She looked at Su Wen again and said, "Xiao Wen, are you sure you can withstand Tianheng's attacks? You saw his burst just now too."

If Shi Mo was responsible for protecting Ye Lingling, then someone had to hold back Yu Tianheng.

Now only Su Wen was left.

Regarding this grouping, Dugu Yan also felt pressure and did not know why Qin Ming had arranged it this way.

"Yan Jie, you just focus on controlling the whole field and making sure Senior Tianheng and I can fight fairly. On that basis, you all should deal with Yu Feng and Osler as quickly as possible, then come help me."

Seeing eleven-year-old Su Wen say such words, Dugu Yan could not help feeling a little uncertain.

However, he had just witnessed Yu Tianheng's burst, and had even clashed with Yu Tianheng himself, so he probably would not talk big without reason.

"The Thousand-Year Second Soul Ring made up for the gap in Soul Rings, and his soul power recovery speed also made up for the disadvantage in total soul power. With Lingling healing him the whole time on top of that, perhaps there really is hope for him to hold off Tianheng."

"All right, tactical discussion ends here. Both sides, prepare."

"The battle begins!" Qin Ming announced.

As the order to begin the battle fell, all eight activated their Soul Rings and immediately sought out their own opponents.

Yu Tianheng charged straight forward. He had thought his target would be Dugu Yan or Shi Mo, but instead, Su Wen came at him head-on.

Yu Feng rose into the air, watching Su Wen's reaction. Seeing that Su Wen did not fly and seemed not to intend on using attrition tactics in this match, he was at a loss for what to do for a moment.

Osler transformed into a Black Panther and rushed to the flank, preparing to launch a surprise attack on Ye Lingling, but Shi Mo guarded tightly in front of her.

A pink begonia flower bloomed with white light, falling onto Su Wen, Dugu Yan, and Shi Mo.

No matter what Soul Ring Nine Heart Begonia obtained, its Soul Skill would always be one thing: area-of-effect group healing. As the number of Soul Rings increased, the healing effect and range would become more and more terrifying.

Su Wen also summoned his Martial Soul. A book radiating magnificent light, covered in purple patterns, hovered above his head.

Page after page flew out, circling Su Wen and folding into small Flying Swords.

"This healing power—good!" Shrouded in white light, Su Wen surged his Soul Power through his entire body and instantly rushed toward Yu Tianheng. His right fist gathered strength, dense flames constantly compressing as they gave off a bursting aura.

"Come on!" Seeing this, Yu Tianheng was somewhat surprised, but felt no fear at all and charged straight to meet him.

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