Qin Ming and the Plan / If You Have No Offensive Soul Skills, Does That Mean You Can't Hit People?

Xiao Wu looked somewhat disheveled at this moment; her clothes were torn in many places, and her neat scorpion braids were now messy, but her complexion was very rosy, and she seemed to have matured a bit more than before. (This is a description from the original text, which I find strange.)

Everyone at the Shrek Academy looked terrified, and Oscar blurted out, "Xiao Wu, you're not dead?"

Xiao Wu retorted angrily, "Are you hoping I die? What's wrong with you, Third Brother...?"

However, Xiao Wu noticed something was wrong with Tang San halfway through her sentence.

Zhao Wuji briefly explained Tang San's situation and then began to ask Xiao Wu how she escaped back.

Xiao Wu gave the excuse she had prepared.

Zhao Wuji nodded and accepted it, no longer questioning the veracity of the matter.

He had also figured it out: apart from Oscar and Ma Hongjun, whom he had taken in from the beginning, the others were not simple people and were not people he could easily provoke.

To escape unscathed from such a powerful Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, there's definitely something fishy going on!

Zhao Wuji even suspected that the beast tide they encountered last time was also related to Xiao Wu, and that it might have been the beast tide launched by that Titan Giant Ape.

The fact that Xiao Wu hasn't asked Oscar to Recovery Big Sausage Xiao Wu returned shows that not only is she uninjured, but Xiao Wu probably hasn't even lost any Soul Power or physical strength.

Zhu Zhuyue also carefully examined Xiao Wu as she returned, her brows furrowed.

Did she really think before she uttered that flimsy excuse?

Dozens of Soul Beast were stunned, and the weaker ones died from bleeding from their mouths and noses, but you were completely unharmed.

And judging from the speed at which you returned, the distance shouldn't be far. Why didn't we hear that earth-shattering roar?

Some people saw through Xiao Wu's lie, while others genuinely didn't know.

Zhu Zhuyue turned her head and met Dai Mubai's gaze. Looking at his somewhat strange and unnatural face, she silently turned her head back.

After Tang San woke up, he and Xiao Wu naturally had another heart-to-heart talk.

However, everyone remembered their initial goal: to help Oscar acquire Soul Ring.

However, after encountering danger one after another, the Shrek Academy students did not want to stay in the forest for long.

Oscar also has requirements for the Soul Beast he hunts. First, they must be non-toxic. As a food-type support Soul Master, if his spirit is affected by Soul Ring and his Martial Soul becomes poisonous, he will be rendered useless.

Secondly, we need to consider the auxiliary effects, such as healing, defense, speed, and attack amplification.

Originally, Zhao Wuji wanted to help Oscar hunt for a Soul Ring that could boost his speed, which would not only help his teammates but also improve his own survivability.

However, speed-type Soul Beast are difficult to catch, and Zhao Wuji really didn't want to stay in this unlucky forest for long, fearing he might encounter some more bad luck.

As a second choice, we selected a 1,500-year-old Woodvine Turtle for Oscar. Woodvine Turtle are slow and extremely stealthy, with their wooden vines providing excellent cover. They usually rely on camouflage to launch surprise attacks on prey, and can also use their vines to attach to trees and absorb nutrients to heal their injuries.

There is a chance to obtain defensive and healing Soul Skill.

After absorbing the skill, Oscar gained his third Soul Skill, Hardened Big Sausage Soul Skill, which increases defense by 20% for five minutes.

As a third Soul Skill, this effect is quite good, but for some reason, Oscar was still somewhat disappointed.

He recalled the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent from the last beast tide, its speed so fast that its afterimages were almost invisible.

What a pity...

Chapter 125 Qin Ming and the Plan

With this, Shrek Academy's trip to the Star Dou Great Forest came to a complete end.

Meanwhile, in Heaven Dou City, inside the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Li Bai, who had just broken through to level thirty-nine, was about to hunt for Soul Ring when he received a new training method from his teacher, Qin Ming.

Qin Ming believes that the best way to cultivate teamwork is through real combat, and he wants the members of the Heaven Dou First Team to participate in the Soul Fighting Competition in various cities.

One of the cities they will pass through is none other than Suotuo City.

As the captain of Heaven Dou First Team, Li Bai still has a certain amount of influence.

The Heaven Dou Royal Team is now embroiled in a power struggle among the princes.

Lying among the branches, dodging the pursuing fans, and drinking the last sip of wine from his gourd, Li Bai flashed forward, his graceful white figure appearing on a distant branch. A gentle breeze caressed his face Li Bai's figure gradually disappeared into the distance.

He has a great idea!

He's still missing a Broken Army weapon...

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Soon, Qin Ming received a notification that his Soul Fighting route had been changed.

He frowned and said with dissatisfaction, "Didn't we agree that I would be in charge of all the training for the Heaven Dou First Team? Why are you suddenly interfering today?"

Inside the Education Commission office, the three commissioners were initially embarrassed about breaking their promise, but after seeing Qin Ming's attitude, most of their guilt dissipated.

"Qin Ming, this is an arrangement made by the imperial higher-ups; there's nothing we can do about it!"

"Now that the Star Luo Empire is becoming increasingly powerful, His Majesty also wants to know whether the new generation of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy is good enough."

One of the education committee members added, "It's estimated that the students in the second team will soon apply to participate in the Star Luo Empire competition as well, Qin Ming..."

As he spoke, the Education Commissioner looked at Qin Ming meaningfully, "When we entrusted the Heaven Dou First Team to you, Team One was stronger than Team Two."

When Heaven Dou First Team was first established, it was indeed much better than Team Two. Team Two's captain, Kai, didn't even return until half a month after Soul Fighting team was formed. The other members were recruited by the two princes one after another.

Team One had almost a month more time to practice and get used to each other than Team Two.

If, after Qin Ming's instruction, Team One were to lose to Team Two, that would be a huge loss of face, and the First Prince Xue Qinghe wouldn't be so forgiving.

This time, Qin Ming did not refute.

Although he didn't want to get involved in the power struggle between the princes, he couldn't help but pay attention to the Heaven Dou Second Team.

I didn't care at first, until Kai returned.

He had also heard of Kai, who was on par with Li Bai, the Sword Immortal.

The opponent is rarely at school, spending most of his time traveling. He has very few records at school, only a few battles where he fought to a draw or even won against Li Bai.

Upon his return, Kai's first target was Li Bai.

Qin Ming also watched that match.

Armor has no fancy skills or Soul Skill.

The dark blue dragon armor appeared on his body as he drew his sword.

The enormous, malevolent demonic blade was wielded by the young man, who swung it, creating afterimages as he slashed towards the white-haired youth opposite him.

The Dragon Abyss Sword, Martial Soul Qin Ming had previously considered invincible, was now subtly losing ground in the clash.

Sparks flew from the collision. The handsome young man, as beautiful as an immortal, dodged the attack with his graceful and agile movements and thrust his sword down, but unfortunately, he couldn't break through the armor.

He then nimbly leaped backward, dodging the blade that grazed his cheek.

In their battle, Li Bai lost his usual powerful offensive pressure and was instead suppressed by Kai, who attacked with extreme agility and skill.

The Green Lotus Sword Song that had severely injured Xiao Qiao landed on Kai, who neither dodged nor flinched, showing no sign of injury whatsoever.

The opponent seemed to have no intention of avoiding the damage, and simply continued to swing that huge demonic blade.

Qin Ming even doubted the power of Li Bai's Soul Skill for a moment. It was supposed to be able to split mountains and shatter rocks, but it left no mark on that strange bluish-black dragon armor.

Then the two sides drew again!

The Azure Dragon Armor dissipated, and Qin Ming finally looked directly at the aloof, silver-haired youth.

Unlike his student Li Bai, who was a free-spirited and unrestrained wanderer, Li Bai's world was filled with swordsmanship, poetry, fine wine, and beautiful landscapes...

This silver-haired boy always exuded a sense of loneliness, his polite aloofness leaving no room for criticism.

He noticed that Qin Ming was wearing a teacher's uniform and nodded politely in greeting.

However, Kai and Li Bai had a good relationship. After their fight, they went to eat together, arm in arm.

This surprised Qin Ming. The two were the captains of Team One and Team Two, respectively. He had thought that the two had a conflict of interest and that their relationship would deteriorate.

Later, Xiao Qiao joined the dinner party, Ning Rongrong squeezed in, and the rest of the group came over as well.

The members of Team Two, fearing that their captain would be bullied and ostracized, also attended the dinner. In the end, it turned into a team-building event for Heaven Dou First Team and Team Two.

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The Soul Fighting Route was changed to start from Heaven Dou City, pass through the Hagens-Daz Kingdom and the Silves Kingdom, and Soul Fighting along the way before finally heading to Star Luo City.

Xue Qinghe wanted to emulate the Spirit Hall Academy of the past by challenging the Star Luo Royal Academy, demonstrating the strength of the Heaven Dou First Team, and at the same time currying favor with Xue Ye.

That's right, it's all about currying favor with Xue Ye. Although the princes are fighting so fiercely, Xue Ye hasn't actually relinquished any power yet.

With power firmly in his grasp, any prince who wants to ascend to the throne can only curry favor with him; rebellion is impossible. The Heaven Dou Empire army's martial fusion technique is comparable in power to Titled Douluo, and this is further enhanced by the Heaven Dou Royal Family's retainers.

Unless the Upper Three Sects, or the Spirit Hall and the Star Luo Empire help, it is impossible to seize power by force.

However, of the Upper Three Sects, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has already retired, the Clear Sky Sect has sealed off its mountain but still maintains contact with Xue Ye behind the scenes, and the remaining Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has chosen to side with the eldest prince Xue Qinghe, but only as support and without any intention of assisting in the rebellion.

To cooperate with the Spirit Hall and the Star Luo Empire to seize power would be tantamount to seeking help from a tiger.

Xue Qinghe rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on. He believed he had done enough, handling various government affairs and cultivating relationships with various nobles every day; his reputation for virtue had spread Heaven Dou Empire.

But Xue Ye only praised him, saying he did well, and gave him empty promises and hope, but never made any real commitment.

"I hope your plan works this time." Xue Qinghe looked at the white-haired swordsman beside him, his eyes full of trust.

"A successful competition can help you gain prestige and win over ministers, and Xue Ye will indeed be pleased. However, I'm afraid you'll be even more feared," Li Bai sighed. The father is weak and the son is strong, so they're already trying to establish a balance of power.

Because the eldest prince Xue Qinghe, had the support of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he was directly targeted by a coalition.

"With Taibai helping me, what do I have to fear?" Xue Qinghe said with a smile as he poured tea.

"Let me make this clear first, I won't enter the imperial court, but... helping you is a certainty."

The two clinked glasses, looked at each other, and smiled!

Chapter 126 Without offensive Soul Skill, you can't fight?

Soon, the Soul Fighting Project officially began.

Heaven Dou First Team and Heaven Dou Second Team went to the Soul Fighting Arena to register.

There was a minor issue with the armor in the second team.

Kai has already been blacklisted in the Soul Fighting Arena. Whether it's a solo match, a duo match, or a seven-person team match, Kai has beaten them all. His Soul Fighting Badge is already gold.