"Xiao Ruan, use Dragon Breath!"
As soon as Bai Mu spoke, a green beam tore through the air from Zygarde's mouth.
Dragon Breath struck the Poison Mist Snake squarely on the head, making it stagger.
It also successfully broke the balance between the two sides!
"Nice hit, Flash Staff!"
Dean of Notting seized the opportunity and struck hard, knocking the Poison Mist Snake back.
He stepped through the air, suddenly flashing to a point three meters above the snake's head.
Holding his staff, he brought it crashing down at the head with unrivaled force!
The giant snake sensed something was wrong and tried to evade, but it was already too late.
Bang!!!
Mud and water shot into the sky as the Poison Mist Snake was smashed into the muck, letting out a pained hiss.
But it was, after all, a seven-hundred-year Spirit Beast. The heavy blow only stirred up its ferocity.
"Sha!"
The next instant, ignoring its injuries, the Poison Mist Snake launched itself forward like a spring. Its bloody maw opened wide as it lunged straight at Zygarde, the one that had ambushed it earlier!
In midair, its two fangs were already gleaming with poisonous purple light.
"Dragon Breath!"
Without changing expression, Zygarde gathered all its strength and fired a Dragon Breath straight into the Poison Mist Snake's mouth.
Bang!
An explosion erupted, smoke billowing from the snake's mouth.
Yet the frenzied Poison Mist Snake seemed completely unaffected. Its momentum did not lessen as it bit down at Zygarde with its venomous fangs!
"Hoo~"
As the distance between them rapidly closed, Zygarde, unable to dodge in time after attacking, seemed able to smell the bloody stench from its mouth.
But it was utterly fearless!
The next instant, the snake's jaws snapped shut, and Zygarde's body turned into a streak of green light that flew back into Bai Mu!
"???"
Deep confusion flashed through the Poison Mist Snake's scarlet eyes—how had the prey already in its mouth flown away?
Suddenly, a sharp shout rang out.
"Charge Attack!!!"
Dean of Notting held the Wind Fire Staff and crashed it down onto the Poison Mist Snake's head like a falling meteor.
Boom!
Scales shattered, and snake blood splattered!
"Ah~!!!"
The Poison Mist Snake let out a miserable scream. After writhing madly in the mud for several seconds, it collapsed limply to the ground.
"Xiao San, hurry and do it!"
Afraid that the Poison Mist Snake would die too soon, Yu Xiaogang hurriedly urged him.
"Thank you. This is the Spirit Epiphyllum Jade Lotus."
Tang San cast Bai Mu a grateful look. Without the latter's assistance, it would probably have been difficult to take down the Poison Mist Snake so quickly.
"I only did it for myself."
Bai Mu waved dismissively, his expression indifferent.
As a transmigrator who valued relationships deeply, he had no intention of letting so-called feelings cloud his judgment and sparing Tang San's mother, who was crying out to be fed.
Tang San did not mind. He killed the Poison Mist Snake and began absorbing its Spirit Ring.
Meanwhile, Dean of Notting had carefully plucked the Spirit Epiphyllum Jade Lotus. He carried it, along with a clump of clean soil around its roots, over to Bai Mu.
Once the lotus left the soil, its radiance grew even brighter, and its life energy became so dense it nearly took physical form.
"The Spirit Epiphyllum Jade Lotus is relatively mild. With your constitution, you should be able to absorb it easily."
Dean of Notting handed the Spirit Epiphyllum Jade Lotus over and said, "Kill it, then use Calm Mind to draw in the Spirit Ring and absorb it. Remember to stay conscious."
"Thank you, Dean."
Bai Mu accepted it with a smile, then crushed it in his hand without mercy.
Afterward, a bright yellow Spirit Ring slowly formed from the shattered remains of the Spirit Epiphyllum Jade Lotus.
Bai Mu sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and entered Calm Mind, trying to circulate his Soul Power and draw the Spirit Ring over.
The Spirit Ring was gradually absorbed, and a cool energy instantly poured into his body.
Unlike the pain he had imagined would come with absorbing a Spirit Ring, the Spirit Epiphyllum Jade Lotus's energy transformed into Soul Power, gently washing over his meridians like a trickling stream and nourishing every cell.
His Soul Power steadily increased, and his physique improved along with it.
Just as everything was proceeding smoothly, Bai Mu's consciousness suddenly sank, and he lost awareness!
"This is..."
When his consciousness returned, additional information appeared before Bai Mu's "eyes"—
[Successfully absorbed a 290-year Spirit Epiphyllum Jade Lotus Spirit Ring. Obtained First Spirit Skill: Spirit Healing Aura (can release life energy to slowly heal himself and targets.)] [Pokemon Moves available for resonance replacement: Photosynthesis, Growth, Ingrain, Heal Pulse, Aromatic Mist, Refresh, Purify...]
"What is this?"
"Could it be that, depending on the Spirit Ring I absorb, I can use resonating Pokemon Moves to replace the Spirit Skills I obtain?"
Bai Mu stared blankly. So after all this time, he actually had an ability like this!
So... should he replace it?
"Replace it! I definitely have to replace it!"
Spirit Healing Aura was powerful and did not consume much Soul Power, but its slow healing speed was unacceptable!
In a dangerous situation, how could an opponent possibly give him time to heal slowly?
Even the genuine Photosynthesis would be more practical than Spirit Healing Aura!
But... what should he choose?
Looking at the dozen or so moves before him, Bai Mu felt somewhat troubled.
But soon, an unusual move caught his eye.
"No way! This move can resonate too?"
Bai Mu's eyes shone as he looked at the move called [Jungle Healing]!
Jungle Healing was the Signature Move of the Mythical Pokemon Zarude. It could restore one-quarter of the user's and allies' HP—and Soul Power—and cure their abnormal conditions.
Although its healing amount was not as high as Photosynthesis, it covered a wider range and was more versatile. It could even adapt to Spirit Skills in the Douluo World and restore Soul Power. It was practically the most perfect First Spirit Skill!
There was no second choice!
Furthermore, as Zarude's Signature Move, it could also make plants grow rapidly!
[Would you like to choose Jungle Healing through resonance to replace Spirit Healing Aura?]
"Confirm!"
The afterglow of the setting sun filtered through gaps in the forest and fell upon the clearing beside the mud pit.
Tang San absorbed the Poison Mist Snake's Spirit Ring, while faint purple energy coiled around the Blue Silver Grass in his hand. Bai Mu absorbed the Spirit Epiphyllum Jade Lotus, his entire body giving off a pure halo.
Yu Xiaogang watched the two of them with a complicated expression.
Dean of Notting, meanwhile, remained alert to their surroundings, guarding them.
Suddenly, both of them opened their eyes at the same time, and their auras surged.
Bai Mu's aura became increasingly otherworldly, carrying an inexplicable affinity with nature that made people want to draw close to him.
Tang San, on the other hand, gained a trace of sinister air. Dark green patterns appeared on his Blue Silver Grass, and its blades now closely resembled venomous snakes.
"Did you succeed?"
Yu Xiaogang asked eagerly.
"Second Spirit Skill, Blue Silver Poison Mist. My Blue Silver Grass can spray poisonous mist to attack. The mist is corrosive. Opponents affected by it will gradually slow down, and their Soul Power will be continuously eroded."
Tang San lifted the corners of his mouth and controlled the Blue Silver Grass to spray poisonous mist at a large tree.
The leaves and trunk immediately withered. Before long, it had become a dead tree.
Yu Xiaogang was overjoyed. "Good! Good! Good! This is truly the perfect combination from my theory!"
"How do you feel?"
Dean of Notting asked with concern.
"Great! Better than ever!"
Bai Mu stood and stretched his limbs, feeling utterly refreshed.
Then he waved a hand and summoned Zygarde, nodding toward it.
"Xiao Ruan!"
"Awoo~"
Zygarde threw back its head and howled. Green light bloomed from its body, as though it had merged with the surrounding jungle, and strange ripples spread outward.
Everyone touched by the ripples felt a warm life energy flow into their bodies.
"What a powerful Spirit Skill... I can feel the Soul Power and physical strength I used earlier recovering rapidly."
Surprise flashed through Dean of Notting's eyes.
"So strong! It can even heal and restore a Soul Ancestor!"
Tang San suddenly wanted to properly befriend Bai Mu.
Who would not want a powerful support teammate?
"Hmph~"
Zygarde looked proud as it hummed and returned to rub against Bai Mu's side.
"First Spirit Skill: Jungle Healing. Zygarde can heal targets and restore a certain amount of their stamina and Soul Power."
As the user of the move, it would be difficult for Bai Mu to make the Spirit Skill exceed the move's limits. However, deliberately weakening it and concealing its power was not difficult at all.
"It isn't a support martial soul, yet it has a Healing Spirit Skill stronger than those of support martial souls!"
Yu Xiaogang looked at Zygarde with amazement in his eyes.
With this move, Zygarde could freely switch between a power-type Spirit Master and a support-type Spirit Master in group spirit battles.
This Zygarde martial soul was truly terrifying!
"No matter what, I must take Bai Mu as my disciple and clear my name!"
Yu Xiaogang made up his mind. Once they returned, he would pester Bai Mu until he moved him!
"No matter what, I must find the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and obtain the Immortal Herbs!"
Bai Mu also made up his mind. Once they returned, he would graduate early and begin planning for the Immortal Herbs!
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