Yu Xiaogang: Lin Tian, How Could You Be So Strong?!

Beside him, Xue Ye was also watching in the direction Spirit Hall Academy had departed.

"Qinghe, do you know that captain?"

"I met him once before."

Xue Qinghe withdrew her gaze.

"He comes from Spirit Hall's Worship Hall and is a disciple personally accepted by Qian Daoliu."

Xue Ye's expression changed slightly.

"Qian Daoliu's disciple?"

"That's right."

"Spirit Hall is actually willing to let someone like that participate in the tournament."

Xue Qinghe did not answer.

She knew very well that Lin Tian's appearance in the arena was not for an ordinary ranking.

Spirit Hall had voluntarily given up its direct qualification for the finals precisely so Lin Tian could lead the team in defeating every opponent head-on.

This tournament was destined to change because of Lin Tian's appearance.

At another Soul Battle Platform.

Shrek Academy's match had also ended.

Tang San stood in the center of the Soul Battle Platform.

Blue Silver Grass withdrew from the ground, leaving behind extensive traces of vines.

Behind him, Dai Mubai, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Oscar, Ma Hongjun, and Ning Rongrong stood in a row.

The members of the opposing academy had all left the arena.

The referee announced Shrek Academy's victory.

Cheers erupted from the spectator stands.

"Shrek won!"

"This team's coordination is incredible."

"That Blue Silver Grass Spirit Master has powerful control abilities."

"And that White Tiger Spirit Master's attacks are terrifying too."

Shrek Academy's reputation spread rapidly after the first match.

This previously unknown team had displayed combat strength far beyond that of ordinary academies.

Dai Mubai raised his head.

Listening to the surrounding discussions, a hint of pride appeared on his face.

"We won the first match so easily."

Ma Hongjun patted his belly.

"At this rate, we'll enter the finals before long."

Ning Rongrong put away her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

"We can't let our guard down."

"Every team participating in this tournament has its own strengths."

Tang San nodded.

"Rongrong is right."

"Our opponents will only grow stronger from here on."

Yu Xiaogang walked up from below the platform.

"You all performed well just now."

"Especially Tang San. Your control over Blue Silver Grass has become more proficient."

Tang San clasped his hands.

"Thank you for your guidance, Teacher."

Just then, a staff member responsible for delivering messages hurried over.

"Has Shrek Academy's match just ended?"

Flender looked at him.

"The match is already over."

"I came to inform you all of something."

The staff member paused briefly.

"Spirit Hall Academy also just finished its first match."

"Their opponent was the Heaven Dou Royal Academy First Team."

The smile on Dai Mubai's face gradually faded.

"What was the result?"

"Spirit Hall Academy won."

"Who made the move?"

"Spirit Hall Academy's captain."

"Alone?"

The staff member nodded.

"From beginning to end, only Spirit Hall Academy's captain released his martial spirit."

"The other team members did not make a move."

Everyone from Shrek fell silent at once.

Ma Hongjun opened his mouth.

"One person defeated Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"

"That Lin Tian?"

Yu Xiaogang's expression darkened.

"What level is he now?"

"His exact Soul Power Level is unknown,"

the staff member replied.

"However, he released four Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Rings."

Tang San's expression changed.

"All of them were Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Rings?"

"The spectators saw it with their own eyes."

The staff member nodded.

"And he defeated Yu Tianheng with a single palm strike."

Tang San said nothing more.

Yu Xiaogang raised a hand instead.

"Spirit Hall has always been powerful."

"Their members have undergone years of training, so it is not strange for them to possess such strength."

"As for Lin Tian, he merely happened to be standing among Spirit Hall Academy's team."

"This victory cannot be attributed entirely to him."

Flender looked at Yu Xiaogang.

"Master, that child has already grown up."

"He is not a child."

Yu Xiaogang's expression was unpleasant.

"He was merely lucky enough to receive favor."

"Without the Worship Hall's resources, he could never have achieved what he has today."

Tang San clenched his fist.

He thought of those four black Soul Rings on the Soul Battle Platform, and his heart could not calm down.

Had Lin Tian truly become this strong?

When they met in Starfall City two years ago, Lin Tian had only possessed twenty levels of Soul Power.

Yet two years later, he had become Spirit Hall Academy's captain and led his team to defeat Heaven Dou Royal Academy alone.

That rate of growth made Tang San feel pressure.

"Teacher."

Tang San looked at Yu Xiaogang.

"If we encounter Spirit Hall Academy, how should we deal with Lin Tian?"

Yu Xiaogang fell silent for a moment.

"Do not confront him head-on."

"Tang San, you will be responsible for controlling the battlefield."

"As long as you restrict his movements, the others will be able to find an opportunity."

Tang San nodded.

"I understand."

After the current round ended, each team was granted a temporary period of rest.

The spectators inside the Soul Battle Platform gradually dispersed.

Lin Tian returned to Spirit Hall Academy's resting area.

Hu Liena handed him the water she had prepared.

"You barely expended anything just now. Why didn't you let us fight alongside you?"

"There was no need."

Lin Tian accepted the waterskin.

"Heaven Dou Royal Academy's strength was not enough to make us go all out."

Yan sat nearby.

"Captain, if Yu Tianheng heard you say that, he would probably be furious enough to cough up blood."

"That is his problem."

Lin Tian placed the waterskin on the table.

Hu Liena looked at him.

"For the next match, are you still planning to fight alone?"

"We'll see who the opponent is first."

Lin Tian stood up.

Xie Yue raised his head.

"Captain, are you going to cultivate?"

"Mm."

Lin Tian returned to his room.

Night fell.

The lights outside the Soul Battle Platform went out one by one.

Inside the room, Lin Tian sat cross-legged on the bed.

Four black Soul Rings emerged from his body.

The Primordial Chaos Azure Lotus floated to his right.

The Nine Nether Beast coiled to his left.

Forty-fifth-level Soul Power slowly circulated through his meridians.

Lin Tian closed his eyes and began absorbing the energy of heaven and earth around him.

His cultivation continued for two hours.

The room was utterly quiet.

Lin Tian suddenly opened his eyes.

An extremely faint aura swept past the window.

That aura was concealed deeply.

If Lin Tian's spiritual power had not far surpassed that of Spirit Masters at the same level, he would never have noticed it.

He did not get up.

The lamp in the room continued to burn.

Lin Tian looked toward the window.

"Since you're here, there's no need to hide."

There was no response from outside.

That aura remained in place.

Lin Tian raised a finger.

A streak of azure light gathered at his fingertip.

"Come out."

As his words fell, an old man slowly emerged from the darkness outside the window.

He did not open the window.

Yet his body passed directly through the wall and landed in the center of the room.

The old man wore a grayish-green robe.

His hair was dark green, and wrinkles covered his face.

A pair of eyes fell on Lin Tian, filled with obvious surprise.

"You actually knew I was here."

Lin Tian looked at him.

"I also know who you are."

The old man's gaze shifted slightly.

"You know me?"