Their training at the Great Soul Arena had already stretched past half a month.
For half a month, under Qin Ming's guidance, the members of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team had spent nearly every day at the Soul Fighting Arena.
Solo bouts, two-on-two bouts, one after another.
Battle was the finest whetstone, and their string of victories in the arena had left every one of them radiating sharpness and confidence.
Half a month later, Yu Tianheng returned.
The young master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had been away for half a month. A hint of gloom and worry seemed to have settled between his brows, suggesting that something had happened during his visit to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan that he didn't want others to know.
But it was his own business, after all, and no one felt it was their place to press him.
"Teacher Qin Ming, shouldn't we start team bouts?"
With Yu Tianheng's return, the team was whole again.
"Not just yet!"
The team had reunited, and they should have seized the moment to keep fighting at the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena.
But after observing them for several days, Qin Ming made a decision that took everyone by surprise.
"You've all performed very well over the past half month. You've earned Bronze Soul Badges in both solo and doubles bouts, proving your strength."
Qin Ming got straight to the point, his gaze passing over their young, resolute faces. "But from what I've observed, the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena may help you gain combat experience and confidence, but something is still missing."
Everyone stared at him, confused.
Qin Ming continued, "Heaven Dou City is our home turf. The Great Soul Arena may be brutal, but its rules are comprehensive and its safeguards