Elementalization

At the command, the six spirit fighting arenas lit up instantly. Everyone began to manifest their spirits and initiate spirit possession.

On the fourth arena, Sun Haoran moved like lightning. Since he was facing a level 12 spirit master who was also a support-type, he had to finish the match within two minutes.

As his Gale Leopard spirit possessed him, a blue leopard flickered in and out of existence around his body. His limbs grew larger, and veins bulged. He looked at Han Bing and said coldly, "Student Han Bing, I apologize, but I will finish you as quickly as possible. Bring out your spirit."

Han Bing's lips curled up slightly. He remained calm, extending one hand toward his opponent with composure. He did not speak, nor did he summon his spirit.

Seeing this, Sun Haoran sneered, "Giving up? That makes sense. You only have a Candy Spirit. Although you are a twin spirit user and might be formidable in the future, you are no match for me right now. Just admit defeat!"

Sun Haoran's two yellow spirit rings lit up as he unleashed his first spirit skill:

"First spirit skill, Thrust!"

Sun Haoran dropped to all fours and lunged forward, charging toward Han Bing like a bolt of lightning.

Han Bing remained standing, motionless.

Teacher Gao Lan on the viewing platform and Sun Haoran on the arena both assumed he had given up on resisting. Teacher Gao Lan felt puzzled—why didn't he manifest his spirit? Guang Ling Douluo had personally stated that Han Bing's second spirit, the Six-Pointed Ice Star, was enough to handle a Great Spirit Master even without hunting for spirit rings. That was why he had been granted an exceptional admission into the Advanced Spirit Academy. Teacher Gao Lan stood ready to intervene immediately if Han Bing were in mortal danger.

On the fourth arena, only three seconds had passed.

Sun Haoran struck with full force, convinced of his victory. Two minutes? I'll finish you in under ten seconds. That was his thought as he executed his Thrust, driving his claws directly toward Han Bing's chest. Since Teacher Gao Lan was there to catch him, Sun Haoran held nothing back.

At the very moment of impact, Han Bing still hadn't moved.

Panic set in for Sun Haoran, and he shouted, "Han Bing, if you don't dodge, you'll die! This first spirit skill of mine is four hundred years old. With your current spirit power, there is no way you can withstand it! Teacher Gao Lan, I can't stop!"

Teacher Gao Lan realized the danger and prepared to intervene, but a wall of ice blocked her path. It was Guang Ling Douluo. "Gao Lan, do not panic. Look!"

Gao Lan regained her composure and bowed respectfully upon seeing him. "Lord Guang Ling, why are you here?"

"Just passing through to take a look."

Han Bing was extremely important to Guang Ling, who was deeply interested in his Six-Pointed Ice Star spirit. Since this was the boy's first battle against another spirit master, he naturally wanted to observe, though he remained somewhat worried. However, he knew Han Bing possessed the domain skill inherent to his spirit, Ice Age; he figured Sun Haoran would be frozen into an ice sculpture the moment he made contact.

But what happened on the arena left Guang Ling stunned.

Sun Haoran passed straight through Han Bing's body, which had turned into ice mist. Han Bing remained completely unharmed, standing steadily in place.

Guang Ling was shocked. He had expected the boy to freeze his opponent to end the match, but he hadn't expected this. What was that just now? His body turned into ice? Is that a spirit skill too?

Even Teacher Gao Lan was dumbfounded. She pushed up her glasses, wondering if she had seen wrong.

Sun Haoran was equally bewildered. What just happened? Is Han Bing's body made of ice? He turned around, unable to believe it. Since his first spirit skill had failed to cause any damage, he felt a surge of frustration and activated his second spirit skill.

"Playing tricks, huh? Han Bing, I underestimated you. This time, I'm using my full strength!"

"Second spirit skill, Gale Leopard Claw!"

Huge claws formed from wind instantly grew over Sun Haoran's arms, and his speed increased exponentially. He lunged at Han Bing again.

Han Bing remained motionless, allowing the attack to land. Sun Haoran no longer held back, putting every ounce of strength into his strikes. Yet, every time he attacked, it was as if he were hitting ice mist—his claws passed right through.

Han Bing smiled faintly. His Freeze-Freeze Fruit elementalization was divided into three states: ice shards, ice mist, and solid ice. No matter which one it is, as long as you don't have Haki, you cannot hurt me.

Han Bing's test had achieved its purpose; at the very least, attacks from a Great Spirit Master were ineffective against him. But what about those stronger than a Great Spirit Master? He noticed his master, Guang Ling Douluo, had arrived. He stood there leisurely, wondering if he should ask his master to test him later.

Sun Haoran continued to attack relentlessly, but no matter how hard he tried, Han Bing's body remained like shifting ice, impossible to hit.

"Lord Guang Ling, is this Han Bing's domain skill? It's so exaggerated—he truly is a genius!"

Guang Ling Douluo nodded. It seemed Han Bing's Six-Pointed Ice Star spirit could not only freeze things but also turn his own body into the Ice Element. Guang Ling swallowed hard. Even a Title Douluo couldn't achieve elementalization of the body. It seemed the world of the Douluo Continent was about to change. The source of the ice not only granted Han Bing a domain skill but had even improved his physical form, turning him into the Ice Element itself. Impressive. That was what Guang Ling thought, unaware of the existence of the Freeze-Freeze Fruit.

Han Bing pondered for a moment. To test what level of spirit master his elementalization could withstand, he decided to spar with his master after school.

Sun Haoran had been attacking for three full minutes and was exhausted. Han Bing hadn't even moved a single step.

"This... this... how is this possible? Are you made of ice?" Sun Haoran asked in a state of collapse.

Han Bing finally replied, "That's right. I am made of ice."

Strictly speaking, Han Bing could freely control the temperature of his ice; slightly colder, and it became ice mist; colder still, and it became solid ice. He had to admit, this Logia-type fruit was incredibly satisfying in the early stages.

"This... this... are you even human? How am I supposed to fight this? I can't even hit you!" Sun Haoran broke down and conceded the match.

Han Bing won the duel and returned to Teacher Gao Lan's side. Seeing Guang Ling Douluo, he quickly bowed. "Master, greetings!"

"Hmm! Not bad. Keep it up!" Guang Ling Douluo was reassured and departed.

Sun Haoran scratched his head, completely at a loss, while Teacher Gao Lan felt a twinge of sympathy.

"It's alright. Sun Haoran, you've learned a lesson today. Underestimating your opponent is your greatest flaw!"

"Yes, Teacher Gao is right."

"Han Bing, well done. I never expected your spirit to be capable of elementalization. It's truly heaven-defying. Keep working hard; your future is immeasurable!"

"Thank you, Teacher Gao!"

Ten minutes later, the other arenas had also concluded their matches.