Five Years, Venusaur!

The sunlight, like molten gold, generously poured onto the magnificent Martial Arts Arena of Martial Spirit City.

The hard Black Gold Rock ground reflected a dazzling halo, and the air was filled with the warm aura of surging Soul Power, as well as the youthful Hustle of the boys and girls.

Five years is enough time for a tender seedling to sprout branches and leaves and grow into a tall tree.

At this moment, in the center of the Martial Arts Arena, three men and three women stood clearly separated, their breathing not yet fully calmed.

One of them consisted of three bright and beautiful young women: Hu Liena, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling.

Hu Liena's pretty face flushed slightly, showing a hint of Defiant at her defeat.

Dugu Yan stood with her hands on her hips, her bright green eyes wide open.

Ye Lingling Devon Corporation, though she was slightly out of breath, her cool expression showing a hint of helplessness.

They all bore the marks of battle, indicating that they had just experienced a fierce confrontation.

Opposite them stood Lin Xia, tall and elegant. Five years had passed, and the boy who was once naive had been completely transformed.

He was tall and slender with broad shoulders and a narrow waist. His well-fitting Spirit Hall uniform accentuated his smooth and powerful muscle lines.

His once slightly chubby face has become angular, with sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, a high nose bridge, and a habitual gentle yet confident curve at the corners of his mouth. His calm and composed demeanor exudes a maturity beyond his years.

Xie Yue, standing beside him, remained as cold and stern as ever, his silver hair neatly styled.

Yan grinned, his Red hair like burning flames, his face full of smugness.

Although the two of them were also somewhat exhausted, they were in much better shape than the girls opposite them.

"It's unfair! It's completely unfair!"

Hu Liena's clear, accusatory voice broke the brief silence.

She pointed at Xie Yue and Lin Xia, especially Lin Xia.

"Brother! Yan! You two are shameless! Lin Xia is already a level 58 Soul Emperor at the peak! This is blatant bullying! How are the three of us Soul Ancestor supposed to fight him?"

"That is!"

Dugu Yan immediately echoed, her voice tinged with a hint of coquettishness.

"Lin Xia, you're such a freak! Is your cultivation speed like a rocket? Five years ago you were..."

She didn't finish her sentence, but her meaning was clear: five years ago, Lin Xia was just a newcomer to the Soul Elder, but now she has reached another level of Soul Master.

Although Ye Lingling didn't speak, her clear, spring-like eyes looked at Lin Xia, silently conveying the meaning of "that's right."

Xie Yue and Yan, who were being accused, exchanged a glance and, instead of feeling ashamed, burst into laughter.

Yan patted Lin Xia hard beside him and said smugly:

"Nana, Yan Zi, Lingling, what do you call this? This is called strategic vision! This is called being Xie Yue?"

Although Xie Yue wasn't as exaggerated as Yan, a rare hint of approval appeared on his usually cold face as he nodded.

"Lin Xia's strength is indeed the key to our victory."

"You!"

Hu Liena stomped her Stomping Tantrum in anger, but there was nothing she could do.

The difference in strength is the only truth.

Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling exchanged a glance and made a decision in tacit understanding.

The two ignored the two "shameless" guys and walked straight up to Lin Xia.

Dugu Yan reached out and grabbed Lin Xia's arm with her slender but strong fingers. She looked up at him, her blue eyes filled with an undeniable seriousness.

"Lin Xia! You have to be on our team next time! Do you hear me?"

Ye Lingling stood beside Dugu Yan, her voice clear and calm, yet equally weighty.

"Lin Xia, please come with us next time."

Her eyes were clear and firm.

For Ye Lingling, Lin Xia held even deeper significance.

He not only solved the Curse of the Nine Heart Begonia family, which had plagued the Martial Soul for generations and could only be passed down to one person, allowing the Ye family bloodline to continue and prosper, but also helped her find an unprecedented sense of belonging and value in the Spirit Hall.

This gratitude and bond made her words, though light, carry Qian Jun.

Looking at her two partners, who were very different yet equally outstanding, and glancing at Hu Liena who was still sulking, Lin Xia's smile widened, carrying a reassuring warmth.

He gently freed himself from Dugu Yan's "gripping" hand, nodded, and said cheerfully:

"Okay, no problem! Next time we're divided into groups, I'll be on your team."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over Xie Yue and Yan, and added with a mischievous smile.

"However, if you feel that this grouping still won't be enough to defeat the two of them, or if they find other powerful allies... then how about this?"

He stepped forward and stood in the center of the field. His tall figure seemed to be gilded in the sunlight, and his tone was relaxed yet full of strong confidence.

"You five come at me together, and I'll just practice with you all by myself? That should be fair, right?"

"One against five?!"

These words stunned not only Hu Liena, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling, but even Xie Yue just moments before, widened their eyes in disbelief. Although they knew Lin Xia was strong, one against five?

Our opponents are the elite of the Spirit Hall Golden Generation!

Hu Liena's Charm control, Xie Yue's powerful Moon Blade attack, Yan's fire defense and burst, Dugu Yan's Toxic, Ye Lingling's top-notch healing... This combination is not just a simple addition!

After a brief moment of surprise, the five pairs of eyes met, instantly revealing an astonishing understanding and... a cunning glint!

"Good!"

Hu Liena was the first to jump out and respond, her face no longer showing any sign of grievance, but only excitement and eagerness to try.

"You said it yourself, Lin Xia! You can't go back on your word!"

"Hehe, interesting!" Yan rubbed his hands together, his Red eyes burning with fighting spirit.

Although Xie Yue didn't speak, the Moon Blade in his hand was already humming slightly, indicating his attitude.

Having been suppressed by Lin Xia for so long, he certainly wouldn't miss the chance to gang up on her and get revenge.

Dugu Yan's emerald eyes sparkled.

"You said it yourself! Don't cry if you lose!"

A faint smile appeared on Ye Lingling's usually aloof face as she nodded gently in agreement.

However, just as the five were getting ready to teach this confident Soul King a lesson, Hu Liena's eyes lit up, and she immediately proposed a crucial, in her opinion, restrictive condition:

"Wait! One against five is no problem! But!"

She extended her slender finger and pointed to the massive, steady creature that had been quietly crouching beside Lin Xia, a beast with enormous flowers on its back, radiating a powerful life force and the power of the earth.

"Lin Xia! You can't let Venusaur help you! You have to do it all by yourself!"

This statement immediately received unanimous and strong agreement from the other four people:

"Yes, yes, yes! We must restrict it! It can't be called Venusaur!"

"That's right! Without Venusaur, let's see how you defend against it!"

"This is crucial! Agreed!"

I second that.

Upon hearing this, Lin Xia's expression instantly became quite interesting.

He was taken aback at first, then couldn't help but burst out laughing, as if he had heard an extremely absurd joke.

He turned his head, with an almost "complaining" affectionate expression, to look at his silent and loyal partner beside him—the Venusaur, which had evolved to its final form, was enormous, and whose aura was as Venusaur and imposing as a mountain.