Imitation, Not Summoning

"This..." The teacher from the Tiandou Royal Academy saw Ye Xuan's spirit rings and, for a moment, found himself at a loss for words.

He already sensed that something was wrong and felt a twinge of regret for taking on this task.

However, having already accepted the benefits from Prince Xuexing, he had to grit his teeth and see it through, even if it felt off.

He manifested his martial soul, condensed a long spear, and took the initiative to strike at Ye Xuan.

Ye Xuan remained calm and unhurried, activating his first spirit skill.

In the blink of an eye, 'Mimic: Zhu Zhuqing' appeared, unleashed her own martial soul, and charged directly to meet the man's attack.

The onlookers were visibly stunned for a moment when they saw the 'Mimic: Zhu Zhuqing' that Ye Xuan had summoned.

For a split second, they actually thought Ye Xuan had brought a real person along.

Especially when they saw this 'Mimic: Zhu Zhuqing' not only possess her own spirit rings but also use spirit skills, it completely redefined their understanding of summoning-type martial souls.

However, not all of the onlookers were ignorant.

Among them, the members of the Imperial Fighting Team knew exactly who Ye Xuan's spirit skill had summoned.

But that was precisely why they felt even more terrified.

Because when they were in Soto City, they had witnessed the battles between Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and the others at the Great Spirit Arena.

How could a living, breathing person be summoned by Ye Xuan's spirit skill?

Could it be that he will summon others later? This thought crossed the minds of Yu Tianheng and the others.

Although they felt such a thought was far too absurd, when they remembered that Ye Xuan had once defeated two Title Douluo, everything seemed plausible.

While everyone was still lost in thought, they saw that 'Mimic: Zhu Zhuqing' had already taken down the teacher with lightning speed.

The teacher had only used 40th-level spirit power, while 'Mimic: Zhu Zhuqing' benefited from a five-fold skill effect multiplier, so defeating him was naturally effortless.

After being scratched by the cat claws, the man was paralyzed on the spot, unable to move.

Ye Xuan withdrew his skill at the perfect moment and said, "I concede."

Though it was a simple reply, it only made the teacher from the Royal Academy feel even more ashamed.

It was unclear whether he was ashamed of his own incompetence or because he had failed to live up to the benefits Prince Xuexing had provided.

"Young Master Ye is truly a young hero; I am impressed."

With that, he turned and ran off quickly.

Seeing the man retreat in defeat, Prince Xuexing's expression turned extremely ugly.

He had originally intended for this Spirit Emperor to test Ye Xuan, and once his strength was confirmed, he would have Dugu Bo use poison.

As long as he confirmed that Ye Xuan was truly a Spirit Emperor, even if he were slightly stronger than this one, he could still have Dugu Bo poison him to death.

Moreover, it would be a death that left no trace, allowing him to perish after leaving this place.

But now, the situation had completely spiraled out of Prince Xuexing's control.

Ye Xuan had only displayed 40th-level spirit power and three bizarre spirit rings.

Then, he had used a strange spirit skill to win instantly, which meant Ye Xuan's true background remained a complete mystery to him.

Therefore, Prince Xuexing could not proceed to the next step.

He signaled Dugu Bo not to act, and then proceeded to offer Ye Xuan a series of compliments.

Ye Xuan and his group did not stay long before preparing to leave.

Not long after they left the prince's mansion and reached the outside, Ye Xuan suddenly heard someone calling him from behind.

"Young Master Ye, please wait a moment."

Hearing this, Ye Xuan turned around.

He saw that the person approaching was none other than Qin Ming.

Qin Ming walked quickly to Ye Xuan and said, "Young Master Ye, I am Qin Ming, a lead teacher at the Tiandou Royal Academy. I have something I would like to ask of you."

"Oh? Please, go ahead," Ye Xuan said with a smile.

Ye Xuan had already noticed Qin Ming back when they were at the Great Spirit Arena in Soto City.

He knew at the time that Qin Ming was observing the battles between Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and the other teams alongside his students.

But Ye Xuan hadn't gone over to greet him then.

The fact that Qin Ming had taken the initiative to find him now piqued Ye Xuan's curiosity.

Ye Xuan wanted to see what he was after.

"To be honest, Young Master Ye, I took my students to Soto City previously. There, I witnessed your prowess, and at the same time, I saw the genius of the young ladies you lead. With your strength, the academy certainly has nothing to offer you. But I wonder if those three have any intention of coming to study at our academy? If you are willing, I can introduce them to Chief Dream and the others so they can enroll at the Royal Academy."

Qin Ming stated his purpose, leaving Ye Xuan greatly surprised.

He never expected that Qin Ming had come for the sake of recruitment.

However, Ye Xuan did not refuse outright, instead telling him, "I will inform them of this matter. If they have any intention of studying at the Royal Academy, I will have them come find you, Teacher Qin, when the time comes."

"Very well, I welcome them at any time. If you come to the Royal Academy, Young Master Ye, just mention my name to the guards, and they will notify me," Qin Ming said, delighted.

Qin Ming had been observing the battle between Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and the others, and he knew they were absolutely top-tier geniuses. They were far stronger than even Yu Tianheng and his peers; he hoped such talents could obtain more resources to assist in their cultivation.

Of course, while in Soto City, he had not investigated the identities of Zhu Zhuqing and the others, so he did not know they had once been students at Shrek Academy.

Because Ye Xuan was far too powerful, Qin Ming dared not rashly investigate someone protected by a man capable of crushing two Spirit Hall elders.

Qin Ming had not held much hope when he came to find Ye Xuan this time.

Because Ye Xuan was so strong, his own guidance was superior to that of the Tiandou Royal Academy.

Therefore, upon hearing Ye Xuan say he would inform Zhu Zhuqing and the others and let them decide for themselves, he was naturally very happy; after all, this was giving them an opportunity.

"If there is nothing else, I shall take my leave," Ye Xuan said to Qin Ming.

"There is nothing else." Qin Ming naturally had no other business.

After bidding farewell to Qin Ming, Ye Xuan and his group were in the carriage returning to the East Palace.

Qian Renxue asked curiously, "Young Master Ye's spirit is truly intriguing. To think it could summon Miss Zhu Zhuqing?"

As the heir to Spirit Hall, Qian Renxue was knowledgeable about all sorts of strange spirits across the world.

If there was one place that possessed the most complete collection of information on the world's strange spirits, it was Spirit Hall.

After all, at least ninety percent of the world's spirit masters registered with Spirit Hall to receive their stipends, so their information was naturally recorded there.

Yet, as for a spirit like Ye Xuan's, she had not only never seen it, she had never even heard of anything similar.

"That wasn't a summoned Zhu Zhuqing, but an imitation. My spirit isn't actually summoning, but imitation. My first spirit skill is precisely an imitation of Zhu Zhuqing," Ye Xuan said.

"Imitation? But looking at your first spirit skill, the strength of that Zhu Zhuqing should be approaching that of a Spirit Ancestor! Is Miss Zhu Zhuqing herself really that strong?"

Qian Renxue could be certain that Zhu Zhuqing's own strength was not that high.

After all, she was still capable of seeing through Zhu Zhuqing's true strength.

"She isn't. It's because for the people I imitate, my spirit itself provides a certain degree of enhancement."