The Golden Generation

The three of them were all wearing the Spirit Hall Academy uniform.

The youth standing on the left had a slender, 1.75-meter frame, pale skin, handsome features, and short silver hair.

The youth standing on the right was over 1.8 meters tall, with a sturdy, muscular build, regular features, short fire-red hair, and a pair of dark red eyes.

The young girl standing between the two youths had long black hair and features somewhat similar to the youth on the left, possessing a near-perfect body curve.

Li Ruolan smiled and said, "Why don't you introduce yourselves?"

The girl spoke first, her voice slightly hoarse and carrying a unique charm: "Greetings, juniors. My name is Hu Liena, from Advanced Class Three. My Spirit is Demon Fox, and my spirit power is level thirty-five. I am very happy to be here to exchange combat experience with you all!"

Immediately after, the silver-haired youth on the left spoke: "My name is Xie Yue, also from Advanced Class Three. My Spirit is Moon Blade, and my spirit power is level thirty-six."

Finally, the red-haired youth said, "Yan. Spirit: Flame Lord. Spirit power level thirty-six."

After the three finished their introductions, all the students of Junior Class Ten, led by Li Ruolan, applauded to show their welcome.

Duan Fan was also clapping, though he felt somewhat surprised inwardly: Damn, the Golden Generation?

I didn't expect Teacher Li to be able to pull the three members of the Golden Generation here as sparring partners. She's got some pull.

Upon seeing the appearance of Hu Liena and the others, Duan Fan had already guessed their identities.

He just found it hard to believe because of their ages.

These three members of the Golden Generation were actually only five or six years older than him?

Duan Fan vaguely remembered that the book had mentioned the ages of Hu Liena and the others, and more than once.

It was just that the age settings never matched up.

So much so that Duan Fan couldn't determine their exact ages, only guessing that they must be quite a bit older than him.

I was already looking forward to sparring with students from the Advanced Class, but since it's Hu Liena and the others, I'm even more excited, Duan Fan thought to himself.

Once the self-introduction session ended, Li Ruolan quickly arranged for actual combat training.

Just like yesterday, Duan Fan was the first to step up.

Among the Golden Generation trio, Hu Liena was the one who stepped out to fight; she had volunteered for it.

Actually, Duan Fan really wanted to fight Xie Yue, or even Yan, but since Hu Liena had stepped forward herself, it would be her.

"Duan Fan, Spirit: Writing Brush, spirit power level seventeen. Please guide me, Senior!"

"Hu Liena, Spirit: Demon Fox, spirit power level thirty-five."

Hu Liena smiled sweetly: "You might have only met me today, but I've known about you for a long time."

"Every time I go to the Mimicry Cultivation Area, I see you rushing about. It's the first time I've seen a junior as diligent as you!"

Duan Fan was stunned for a moment; he really hadn't noticed anyone else's gaze while on his way to the Mimicry Cultivation Area.

"Thank you for your concern, Senior. Let's begin!"

After saying this, Duan Fan activated his Spirit, gripped his Fantasy Pen, and immediately utilized his spirit skill, Life from the Brush.

Seeing that Duan Fan had eyes only for the battle, the smile on Hu Liena's face deepened.

She also activated her Spirit.

After the Demon Fox possessed her, Hu Liena's hair gradually turned fire-red, and at the same time, a large, fluffy tail grew from behind her. She looked like a mass of flowing flame, full of a unique charm.

Yellow, yellow, and purple spirit rings rose from beneath Hu Liena's feet, emitting the pressure of a Soul Exalt.

After activating her Spirit, Hu Liena did not rush to use a spirit skill, but instead charged straight toward Duan Fan.

Once the distance between the two closed to a certain point, the second spirit ring on Hu Liena's body suddenly lit up. Her eyes immediately emitted a highly bewitching purple light as she looked at Duan Fan.

It's over, Hu Liena thought confidently.

However, the next second, a giant spider blocked Duan Fan's path, perfectly obstructing Hu Liena's gaze.

Standing behind the spider, the corners of Duan Fan's mouth curled up slightly.

Trying to charm me? Not that easy!

I already saw through your plan in advance.

The Dream-Weaving Spider was a creation of Duan Fan's drawing; it was completely immune to mental control and, under Duan Fan's command, charged straight at Hu Liena.

At the same time, Duan Fan's hand did not stop moving; after finishing the first Dream-Weaving Spider, he immediately began drawing the second.

Facing the fierce attack of the Dream-Weaving Spider, Hu Liena's expression changed slightly.

Her first spirit ring lit up instantly. She spread her hands, and two clusters of dark red flames rose up, causing her entire person to exude an even richer power of enchantment.

Hu Liena controlled the dark red flames, quickly engaging the Dream-Weaving Spider in a struggle.

The spider spears of the Dream-Weaving Spider fell repeatedly, but Hu Liena dodged them flexibly, even seizing the opportunity to launch a counterattack.

When the flames in Hu Liena's hands landed on the Dream-Weaving Spider, they made a "hissing" sound, like a red-hot iron pressed against damp, cold leather.

The dark red flames seemed like living things; the moment they touched the Dream-Weaving Spider's hard carapace, they immediately latched onto it, spreading wildly in all directions.

Where the flames passed, they left behind patches of charred brown.

But that was all.

The Dream-Weaving Spider did not sustain any significant physical damage.

The reason was that the primary effect of Hu Liena's flames was mental corrosion, and since the Dream-Weaving Spider was a creation of Duan Fan's Fantasy Pen, it was not only immune to mental control but also to such mental attacks.

Furthermore, simple high temperatures could hardly inflict much damage on the body of a six-hundred-year-old Soul Beast like the Dream-Weaving Spider.

Hu Liena quickly realized this, retracted her flames, and stopped wasting her soul power.

Her expression remained calm; she was not flustered by the Dream-Weaving Spider's resistance, and her gaze, in fact, grew even sharper than before.

Immediately, she displayed her formidable close-combat capabilities.

With a push from her feet, Hu Liena transformed into a red afterimage, lunging straight toward the Dream-Weaving Spider.

The Dream-Weaving Spider raised its spider spears to attack, but Hu Liena nimbly dodged them. At the same time, she clenched her right hand into a fist and struck hard against the joint of the spider's second leg on the left side.

"Crack!"

That leg of the Dream-Weaving Spider was snapped clean off at the joint. Its massive body tilted violently to the right, and its remaining seven legs immediately scrambled to adjust its center of gravity.

Hu Liena did not give it a chance to recover.

She lunged forward, vaulted into the air, and swung her right leg like a whip, slamming it into the side of the Dream-Weaving Spider's abdomen with a burst of soul power.

With a dull thud, the heavy body of the six-hundred-year-old Soul Beast was kicked several feet sideways. A deep indentation remained on the carapace of its abdomen, with cracks spreading outward from the center.

Although Hu Liena's Demon Fox Martial Soul followed the path of mental control, it was still a genuine beast-type Martial Soul. Bolstered by the soul power of a Soul Exalt, it was still capable of erupting with immense strength.

Even though this strength was significantly less than that of a Soul Master whose Martial Soul was entirely focused on power, it was more than enough to deal with a Soul Beast under a thousand years old; this was absolute suppression through strength.

After repelling the Dream-Weaving Spider, Hu Liena immediately turned and charged straight toward Duan Fan.

Duan Fan's expression remained unchanged as he calmly waved his Fantasy Pen, continuously drawing silver lines.

The distance between the two closed rapidly.

Just as Hu Liena came within ten meters of Duan Fan:

"Boom!"

A massive figure landed heavily on the ground; it was the second Dream-Weaving Spider drawn by Duan Fan.

Hu Liena's delicate brows furrowed slightly. "Are you ever going to stop?"