Spirit Hall Battle Team Assessment! Xie Yue and Yan's Last Chance?

Spirit Hall Battle Team Assessment! Xie Yue and Yan's Last Chance?

Xiao Xuan could not guess Hu Liena's concerns.

But seeing her reaction, he could tell she was embarrassed.

So he took the initiative to change the subject, avoiding any awkwardness between them.

Soon, he tried out the other two soul skills as well.

He had basically figured out how this replication skill worked.

"A single-use item that consumes a lot of Soul Power."

"It's best used to replicate functional skills."

"And once learned, all kinds of related instructions will appear in my mind."

"Actually... this thing's greatest use may not be copying at all!"

Inside Spirit Hall's large dormitory, Xiao Xuan sat alone in his room.

Letting his thoughts wander, he considered the uses of this skill.

Compared with the simple, straightforward applications of Divine Power Enhancement or Thunder Summon, this newly acquired ability clearly possessed terrifying potential for expansion.

Used properly, it could absolutely prove crucial.

For example, it could reveal the nature of an opponent's skills?

When he replicated an enemy's ability, instructions would appear in his mind at the same time.

He could grasp the skill's principles and learn how to use it.

From a certain perspective, that was equivalent to seeing through the essence of the skill.

Then, if his opponent used the same move again, Xiao Xuan would find it much easier to spot flaws and openings.

"Hmm, put that way..."

"It actually fits Sky Dragon's title as an 'infiltrator' quite well."

"Replicate skills, extract intelligence, lead them into failure..."

Having finished thinking, Xiao Xuan quietly made his plans.

Over the past few days, he had already more or less understood the basics.

If he wanted to delve deeper, it was not something he could accomplish overnight.

There was no need to deliberately waste time. He still had serious matters to handle.

At present, his physical condition had not fully recovered.

Until he was absolutely certain, he did not intend to absorb the remaining soul rings.

But aside from that, there was another important matter.

That was enrolling in Spirit Hall Academy, then advancing to the Spirit Hall Battle Team.

Although the matter was already set in stone, there were still necessary procedures to go through.

It would also, in practical terms, brand him as someone belonging to Spirit Hall.

From then on, whether it was the two great empires or the Upper Three Sects, as long as they did not wish to offend Spirit Hall, they could not secretly poach him. That was the unspoken rule of the game.

"Xiao Xuan, this is Spirit Hall Academy."

"His Holiness the Pope has already given her instructions. You only need to show your face."

"Then head straight to the Spirit Hall Battle Team to report and take the final assessment."

"Mm... don't worry, there's no written exam."

"It's just a spar. Very simple."

Because she had been caring for Xiao Xuan too frequently during that period, Bibi Dong felt that Hu Liena's cultivation had been delayed somewhat.

She was also worried that the two little brats might start an early romance, affecting both their futures.

Recently, Bibi Dong had called that girl back.

Hu Liena stayed directly in the Pope's Palace, undergoing one-on-one intensive training.

As a result, Xiao Xuan had not seen her for several days.

Even this trip to the academy was led by Chrysanthemum Douluo.

Naturally.

As one of the two Douluo beneath the Pope, Chrysanthemum Douluo represented Spirit Hall in public.

With him leading the way, no one dared to stop them.

They entered the academy without hindrance.

"As expected of the strongest force on the Douluo Continent so far."

"This kind of prestige is something Shrek Academy could never compare to."

"Excuse me, where is the Academic Affairs Office?"

Looking at the vast academy nestled between mountains and water, Xiao Xuan silently gave it his approval as he walked alone down the broad path.

After giving his final reminders earlier, Chrysanthemum Douluo had returned directly to the Pope's Palace.

As an elder and a Titled Douluo, Yue Guan had no interest in personally escorting new students through enrollment.

Bringing him to the gates was already more than enough.

Besides, this was also a chance for Xiao Xuan to experience the atmosphere of campus.

Even after joining the battle team, he would occasionally return here.

If things followed the usual pattern for most transmigrators, some idiot would surely jump out to pick a fight right about now.

Xiao Xuan was actually rather looking forward to it.

After all, who could resist the temptation of showing off and slapping faces?

Unfortunately, Chrysanthemum Douluo had personally escorted him to the entrance.

Though he had not gone inside, word of it had already spread like wildfire.

On top of that, news had spread widely that a young boy was always following Saintess Hu Liena around lately, cultivating, eating, and drinking with her, with the two seemingly very close.

Without realizing it, Xiao Xuan had already become quite famous.

Everyone knew that His Holiness the Pope had discovered an extraordinary genius from outside.

Rumor had it that he possessed the Three Illusion Gods Martial Soul and had the face of a cute young boy.

Even the Saintess could not help but like him upon seeing him.

Perhaps not many knew his name, but his appearance had already become universally known.

Being handsome and cute, he could not stay low-key even if he wanted to!

"Gasp! It's you!"

"The Academic Affairs Office is over there. Go straight, then turn left."

"Idol, could you give me an autograph?"

"I don't know what your name is, but you really are my idol!"

The student Xiao Xuan had stopped noticed his face.

He froze for several seconds, then looked as if he had been startled.

After stammering out the directions, he inexplicably asked for an autograph?

What the hell was this?

Xiao Xuan had no idea what was going on, but politely sent the other student away.

He then headed straight to the Academic Affairs Office and swiftly completed all the procedures.

What he did not know was that, the instant he appeared in the academy, among the large crowd of watching students were several with distinctly sleazy faces.

Looking panicked, they rushed toward the Spirit Hall Battle Team ahead of everyone else.

They relayed his information to Xie Yue and Yan in advance.

At that moment, the two senior figures of the Spirit Hall Battle Team

sat facing each other, discussing matters with solemn expressions.

"Xie Yue, you heard about it, right?"

"When Xiao Xuan added his last soul ring, it even alarmed His Holiness the Pope."

"Though I don't know the exact details, that guy has definitely become much stronger."

"Before, he could already instantly defeat Li Kai."

"Whether the two of us can beat him now is a question mark."

"This team-entry assessment may be our last chance."

"Even if we can't cripple him, we should at least leave him with some psychological trauma. Otherwise, he'll be even harder to deal with later."

Yan, his face covered in bumps, looked earnestly at his best friend.

As for Xiao Xuan, who had stolen his goddess from him—

This guy's mentality had completely exploded. He had long since hated him enough to grind his teeth.

But there was nothing he could do. Who told Xiao Xuan to be the Pope's current favorite?

And his talent really was outstanding. He had the qualifications to act smug.

If they didn't suppress him while he was still young, then it was hard to say who would be calling the shots on this team in the future.

"That's right! Success or failure hinges on this!"

"No matter what happens in the future, we're still the ones in charge for now."

"That brat's gotten way too close to Nana lately. Even I, her big brother, can't keep him in line anymore."

"Even for my sister's sake, we have to let him know."

"Nana has people in her family backing her up. She absolutely can't be bullied!"

Xie Yue nodded deeply in agreement, still grumbling away.

However, what he said had actually changed.

His initial envy, jealousy, and hatred had turned into anger and frustration, then quietly shifted into an attitude of acceptance.

Though his words remained sharp, he was now calling himself one of her "family."

Beside him, Yan's heart turned ice-cold.

Are you sure you're on the same side as me? Why doesn't it sound like it?

I'm doing this to vent my anger. What are you doing it for?

Testing your future brother-in-law?!