Battle Xiao Wu Again

The next day, at the top floor of the Notting Academy dormitory building, in Grandmaster's quarters.

Grandmaster looked over Lin Mo, who appeared significantly more robust than he had half a month ago, and stepped forward to pat him on the shoulder.

He paced around Lin Mo a few times, sighing with deep emotion, "The harvest you reaped this time must have been quite substantial, kid!"

"Very substantial." Lin Mo nodded.

Even without considering the two External Soul Bones, the Rainbow Piercing Qi Second Soul Skill alone was enough to make Lin Mo feel his efforts had been well rewarded.

In terms of pure offensive power, this was a thousand-year soul skill far more formidable than the White Tiger Vajra Transformation.

As for defense?

With Body-Protecting Qi layered atop the Inversion of Three, Lin Mo had no need to worry about his own defenses for a long time to come.

"Release your martial soul. I am quite curious to see what you, the first person in a long time to possess a thousand-year second soul ring, look like," Grandmaster said.

Lin Mo nodded, then activated the Inversion of Three; one yellow and one purple soul ring suddenly emerged beneath his feet.

"It seems the thousand-year Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear brought you an immense improvement."

After sensing the aura emanating from Lin Mo for a moment, Grandmaster said thoughtfully, "Judging by the aura you are leaking, you are already no less capable than an average three-ring Soul Elder."

After a long while, Grandmaster spoke again, "Your physical condition is even more stable than I anticipated. I was worried you might suffer some discomfort after absorbing a thousand-year soul ring, but it seems my concerns were unnecessary."

"Thank you for your concern, Grandmaster," Lin Mo said.

Grandmaster waved his hand, "By the way, Xiao Wu and Tang San have been mentioning you quite a bit these days. Especially Xiao Wu; the way she talks, I suspect she is still determined to spar with you."

Hearing this, Lin Mo nodded, "I gave her my word."

As they were speaking, a series of hurried footsteps echoed from outside the door.

Knock, knock, knock!

Immediately following, a knock sounded at the door.

"Grandmaster! Is Lin Mo in there?" Xiao Wu's voice came from outside.

Grandmaster and Lin Mo exchanged a glance, and Grandmaster said, "Come in."

The door was pushed open, and Xiao Wu walked in first, with Tang San following behind her.

"Are you ready yet, Lin Mo?" Xiao Wu looked Lin Mo over impatiently, rubbing her palms together with an eager expression, "Don't forget the agreement we made before you went to hunt for your soul ring! I'm going to prove to you that your Sister Xiao Wu is still your Sister Xiao Wu!"

Hearing Xiao Wu's words, Tang San, standing to the side, lowered his head in embarrassment.

Xiao Wu's cultivation had also successfully broken through to level twenty during this period. According to her, her family had taken her to the Soul Hunting Forest, where she successfully obtained a hundred-year soul ring.

After obtaining his second soul ring, Tang San and Xiao Wu had sparred again. However, it was a pity that although their cultivation levels were similar, Tang San lacked the enhancement of a second soul ring; without resorting to special means like hidden weapons, he had not been able to defeat Xiao Wu again.

"Fine, let's go then!" Lin Mo looked at Xiao Wu and nodded.

"How about this, you two come with me to the back mountain," Grandmaster said. "It is class time now, so there is basically no one at the back mountain of the academy. Lin Mo, you don't have to worry about others discovering that you possess a thousand-year soul ring. It also happens to be a good chance for me to see exactly how much you have improved, Lin Mo. Practical combat is the only standard for testing truth."

"Very well." Lin Mo nodded slightly in agreement.

The back mountain of Notting Academy was not particularly high, but it was quiet, and very few people came to this place on a daily basis.

"Alright, this will do. I will act as your referee," Grandmaster said with a smile, watching Lin Mo and Xiao Wu as they stood on opposite sides.

"Xiao Wu, Rabbit martial soul, level twenty-one, two-ring Battle Soul Master," Xiao Wu said, beckoning to Lin Mo.

"Lin Mo, level twenty-three, two-ring Battle Soul Master!" Lin Mo remained as calm as ever. He looked at Xiao Wu, a playful expression appearing on his face, "Xiao Wu, how about this: if you can force me to reveal my soul rings, I'll consider this spar your victory. How does that sound?"

"Lin Mo, isn't that a bit too arrogant of you?" Xiao Wu wrinkled her nose, her tone showing slight displeasure.

However, upon hearing Lin Mo state his soul power level, Tang San, standing to the side, suddenly fell into silence.

The two companions who had enrolled together were now both Soul Grand Masters with two-ring cultivation.

Lin Mo, having absorbed a thousand-year soul ring beyond his level, had seen his cultivation soar directly to level twenty-three.

Such a speed of cultivation had far exceeded Tang San's expectations.

Although he had been making constant progress during this period, compared to Lin Mo, the gap had not narrowed; instead, it had only grown wider.

This feeling of being left far behind made Tang San feel exceptionally uncomfortable.

Yu Xiaogang noticed the change in Tang San's expression and shook his head helplessly.

For this kind of psychological issue, it would be most beneficial for Tang San's future growth if he could think it through and overcome it on his own!

"Begin!" Yu Xiaogang's raised hand suddenly swung downward.

The moment his voice fell, Xiao Wu kicked off and attacked Lin Mo.

Xiao Wu's speed was extremely fast, her entire body rushing toward Lin Mo like an arrow released from a bow.

Her right leg was raised high, kicking directly toward Lin Mo's face.

Lin Mo stood in place without moving, merely tilting his head slightly to easily dodge Xiao Wu's kick.

Xiao Wu's toe grazed past Lin Mo's ear.

Missing her first strike, Xiao Wu did not pause.

Using the momentum of her kick, she flipped her body in the air, and her other leg swept toward Lin Mo's waist like a whip.

But Lin Mo simply extended his left hand, easily blocking Xiao Wu's sweep.

Bang!

Xiao Wu's leg struck Lin Mo's arm, producing a dull thud.

Lin Mo's arm did not budge, but Xiao Wu felt a wave of pain radiate from her lower leg.

Lin Mo's monstrous strength seems to have grown even stronger, Xiao Wu thought to herself.

Xiao Wu did not choose to retreat.

Her body possessed excellent flexibility; after her attack was blocked by Lin Mo, she twisted her body, winding herself around him like a snake.

Just like a snake climbing a stick, the moment her toes touched Lin Mo's clothing, her incredibly supple body wrapped around him like fabric, her legs clamping onto his waist.

As her second soul ring lit up beneath her feet, Xiao Wu's pink eyes had turned blood-red at some point, staring straight at Lin Mo.

To prevent Lin Mo from escaping, Xiao Wu even deliberately covered Lin Mo's head with her hands.

Second Soul Skill: Charm!

Activated.

This was the greatest reliance Xiao Wu had in daring to challenge Lin Mo.

In Xiao Wu's view, no matter how strong Lin Mo's physical constitution was, his mental strength might not necessarily be outstanding.

As long as she could use Charm to control Lin Mo for even a breath or two, she was confident she could throw him to the ground.

But Lin Mo, whose black hair had turned white and who was in the Innate Life State, just looked at Xiao Wu with a smile.

Seeing Lin Mo so confident, allowing her to attack without putting up any resistance, Xiao Wu immediately realized something was wrong.

The next moment, a sharp, needle-like pain surged from the depths of Xiao Wu's mind.

Xiao Wu let out a muffled groan, her hands covering Lin Mo's head instinctively loosening as she reached up to clutch her own head.