Hu Liena's Seductive Allure—She'd Do Anything!

"At the waist."

"Did you do that on purpose?"

"You almost fell."

"I think you were pretty practiced at catching me."

Lin Tian glanced at her.

"Want to do it again?"

Hu Liena immediately stepped forward.

"In your dreams."

She raised her hand and straightened Lin Tian's collar.

Her fingertips traced the golden patterns down to his chest before lightly tapping it.

"You bully me like this every day."

"You were the one who asked to spar."

"But you can't deny me every opportunity."

"When you reach Level 50."

"Really?"

"Really."

Hu Liena withdrew her hand.

"Then I'll use the Whale Rubber tonight."

"Your body needs rest."

"You'll help me suppress the energy."

"I will."

"Then there won't be a problem."

She looped her arm through Lin Tian's again.

"Now come eat with me."

"You just finished cultivating."

"Cultivating and eating don't conflict."

Hu Liena leaned against his side.

Her pale golden dress swayed gently with her steps.

The two of them left the training grounds and returned to the resting area.

Half a month later.

Spirit Hall Academy's cultivation chamber.

Lin Tian sat cross-legged in the center of a stone platform.

The Primordial Chaos Azure Lotus and Nine Nether Beast floated behind him at the same time.

Five black Soul Rings slowly revolved.

Several pieces of Whale Rubber lay before him.

Lin Tian placed the final piece of Whale Rubber into his mouth.

Rich energy swiftly surged into his body.

The Tank Engine began to operate.

His vitality, Soul Power, and the Whale Rubber's energy flowed through his meridians at once.

The Primordial Chaos Azure Lotus scattered Azure Divine Light.

The Nine Nether Beast's power of destruction suppressed the constantly crashing energy within him.

Lin Tian's Soul Power gradually rose.

Level 54!

Soul Power spread outward through the cultivation chamber.

Fine cracks appeared across the stone platform's surface.

Lin Tian opened his eyes.

Level 54 Soul Power circulated steadily within him.

The Tank Engine completed another enhancement, and his physical strength increased once more.

"The Soul Power increase went fairly smoothly."

Lin Tian withdrew his two martial souls.

At that moment, the door was pushed open.

Hu Liena walked in.

She wore a white-and-gold academy uniform, with black stockings beneath her short skirt.

She had gathered her long hair over her right shoulder.

She carried a wooden box in her hands.

"I knew you'd be here."

Hu Liena placed the wooden box on the table.

"You broke through?"

"Mm."

"What level?"

"Fifty-four."

Hu Liena stopped before Lin Tian.

She glanced at him, then lowered her head to look at her own hands.

"I'll catch up to you."

"You've said that many times already."

"But I get stronger every time."

Hu Liena moved behind Lin Tian.

She wrapped her arms around his waist and pressed her face to his back.

"While you were in seclusion, I cultivated every day."

"You didn't use Whale Rubber?"

"I did."

"Your body is fine?"

"It is."

Hu Liena lifted her face.

"The medicinal liquid you left behind is still there."

"I controlled the energy the way you told me to."

"Now, I can absorb a piece of Whale Rubber on my own."

"Not bad."

"Just not bad?"

She tightened her arms around him.

"I went from Level 46 to Level 52."

"An increase of six levels."

"You went from Level 51 to Level 54, only increasing three levels."

"The higher my level, the more Soul Power I need."

"So you're admitting that I cultivate faster than you?"

"For a short time, that's true."

Hu Liena released him and circled around to stand before Lin Tian.

"Then you should reward me."

"What do you want?"

"I haven't decided yet."

She raised her hand and picked up the wooden box.

"First, come eat with me."

"..."

Lin Tian opened the wooden box.

Inside were several pieces of sliced soul beast meat, along with two washed spirit fruits.

Hu Liena picked up one of the spirit fruits and held it before Lin Tian.

"Open your mouth."

Lin Tian lowered his head and ate it.

Hu Liena nodded in satisfaction.

"That's better."

"You should eat too."

"I'll wait for you to feed me."

She sat beside Lin Tian.

Her legs, wrapped in black stockings, were pressed together, while her skirt rested above her knees.

Lin Tian picked up the other spirit fruit and held it to her lips.

Hu Liena opened her mouth and took a bite.

She did not pull away immediately. Her red lips brushed across Lin Tian's fingertips.

"Was that intentional?"

"I was just eating."

"Your movements were very slow."

"Then you can be faster."

Hu Liena reached out and grabbed Lin Tian's wrist.

"I don't want to be fast."

Lin Tian looked at her.

Hu Liena leaned closer, her shoulder pressing against his arm.

"I've cultivated for so long. I want to rest for a while."

"All right."

"Stay with me."

"Mm."

Hu Liena rested her head on Lin Tian's shoulder.

The cultivation chamber was very quiet.

She closed her eyes, her fingers resting in Lin Tian's palm as they lightly traced across his knuckles.

A moment later, she lifted her face.

"Lin Tian."

"Mm."

"You're Level 54 now, and I'm Level 52."

"Just two levels left."

"When I reach Level 53, spar with me."

"You want to spar?"

"I want to see whether, at Level 53, I can force you to use a soul skill."

"You can't."

Hu Liena's brows drew together slightly.

"You already know the result before even fighting me?"

"Your soul skills won't work on me."

"Then I won't use Enchantment."

"You still won't be able to get close."

"I can use my spiritual power to control your movements."

"Your spiritual power isn't strong enough."

Hu Liena sat up straight.

"Then I have to try."

She looked at Lin Tian.

"You're not allowed to end it early."

"As long as you can hold on."

"It's a deal."

"Mm."

Hu Liena leaned back against him.

She pulled Lin Tian's hand to her waist.

"Just stay with me like this for now."

"You still want to spar after cultivating."

"Before we spar, hold me for a while."

Lin Tian tightened his arms.

Hu Liena pressed closer against him.

She closed her eyes, a satisfied smile on her face.

"Wait until I reach level fifty-three."

"I'll show you that I'm no longer who I used to be."

"The result won't change."

"Then let me hold you a little longer."

"What do those two things have to do with each other?"

"Nothing."

Hu Liena looked up at him.

"I just want you to hold me."

Lin Tian did not answer.

His palm remained at Hu Liena's waist.

She leaned against Lin Tian for a while before picking up another piece of soul beast meat.

"Lin Tian."

"Mm."

"Feed me another piece."

"Eat it yourself."

"I already cultivated just now."

"Cultivating has nothing to do with eating."

"But I'm your teammate now."

Hu Liena held the soul beast meat out before Lin Tian.

"Isn't it only right for the captain to take care of the team members?"

Lin Tian took the soul beast meat and brought it to her lips.

Hu Liena lowered her head and bit down on it.

Watching Lin Tian with her eyes, she slowly swallowed the piece of meat.

"That's more like it."

"You're getting lazier and lazier."

"Only with you."

Hu Liena held Lin Tian's hand.

"I wouldn't even want it if anyone else wanted to take care of me."

"..."

Lin Tian raised his gaze.

"Challenge me again after you reach level fifty-three."

"I will."

"For now, cultivate."

Hu Liena immediately sat up straight.

"You're not holding me anymore?"

"Didn't you want to reach level fifty-three?"

"I can cultivate while holding you."

"It'll affect the circulation of your Soul Power."

"You just said cultivating had nothing to do with eating."

"That's different."

Hu Liena looked at him for a moment, then suddenly leaned closer.

She raised her arms and wrapped them around Lin Tian's neck.

"Then I'll hold you for a while first."

Lin Tian supported her waist.

"How long are you planning to hold me?"

"Until you let go first."

"I won't let go first."

Hu Liena pressed her face against his shoulder.

"Then I'll hold you forever."

Her body gradually relaxed.

Lin Tian did not push her away.

In the cultivation room, the light from the Soul Power lamps fell over the two of them.

After a long while, Hu Liena finally raised her face.

"Continue cultivating tomorrow."

"We'll spar the day after tomorrow."

"Alright."

"You're not allowed to go easy on me."

"I won't."

"And you're not allowed to pin me down with just one hand."

"You won't be able to stop me."

"I'll find a way."

Hu Liena released her arms.

She stood up and straightened her skirt.

"I'm going back to cultivate."

"Mm."

Hu Liena walked to the door, then turned back around.

"Lin Tian."

"Is there something else?"

"You're level fifty-four now."

"I know."

"I'll reach level fifty-three as soon as possible."

"And then?"

Hu Liena lifted her chin.

"Then I'll make you admit out loud that I've become stronger."

Lin Tian looked at her.

"You were already becoming stronger."

Hu Liena's eyes brightened.

"This is the first time you've praised me."

"It's simply the truth."

"I'll remember it."

She pushed open the door, but did not leave immediately.

"One more thing."

"Say it."

"After tomorrow's sparring match, I want a reward."

"What do you want?"

Hu Liena raised a hand and pointed to the side of her face.

"I'll tell you then."

With that, she turned and left.

Lin Tian withdrew his gaze.

He sat down cross-legged again.

The Primordial Chaos Azure Lotus and the Nine Nether Beast appeared at the same time.

Five black Soul Rings slowly revolved within the cultivation room.

Lin Tian closed his eyes and continued cultivating.

The next day.

Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena.

Inside Spirit Hall Academy's resting area.

Lin Tian sat on a bench, looking through today's match list.

Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan stood beside him.

"Captain, today's opponents are Skywater Academy."

Xie Yue pointed at the names on the list.

"Shui Bing'er, a level forty-five control-type battle Soul Ancestor."

"Her martial soul is the Ice Phoenix."

"The other six members of Skywater Academy are all water-attribute Soul Masters as well."

Yan crossed his arms.

"Skywater Academy's coordination is quite good."

"Their control abilities aren't weak."

Hu Liena looked at Lin Tian.

"Shui Bing'er's martial soul can unleash Ice Seal."

"If she restrains us first, the others will seize the chance to attack."

Lin Tian closed the list.

"She won't get the chance."

Hu Liena looked at him.

"You're planning to act alone?"

"You fight normally."

Lin Tian stood up.

"Leave Shui Bing'er to me."

Xie Yue nodded.

"Understood."

The match was about to begin.

The teams walked out from their resting areas.

Lin Tian led the members of Spirit Hall Academy through the passage toward the Soul Battle Platform.

On the other side.

The seven members of Skywater Academy appeared together.

They wore light-blue short-skirt uniforms, their skirts swaying gently with each step.

Shui Bing'er walked in the center of the team.

Her pale blue hair fell to her waist, its ends brushing against her back as she walked.

Her features were delicate, and there was a quiet air between her brows.

Snow-white stockings wrapped around her legs, while blue ankle boots stepped across the stone floor.

The moment Skywater Academy appeared, loud cheers erupted from the stands.

"Skywater Academy!"

"Shui Bing'er's Ice Phoenix martial soul is powerful!"

"Can Spirit Hall Academy maintain its undefeated record today?"

Shui Bing'er raised her eyes and looked at Lin Tian across from her.

She had long heard Lin Tian's name.

A level fifty-four Soul King.

Five Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Rings.

In the previous matches, Lin Tian had barely used his full strength.

"Captain of Spirit Hall Academy."

Shui Bing'er stepped forward.

"I heard you're very strong."

"What you hear may not be accurate."

Lin Tian stood before her.

"You'll know once you try."

Shui Bing'er nodded.

"Then please enlighten me."

The referee confirmed the participants on both sides.

He raised his arm.

"The match begins!"

All seven members of Skywater Academy released their martial souls at once.

Watery blue Soul Power rose from all around the Soul Battle Platform.

A thick mist rapidly spread.

Every wisp of mist carried a chill.

Shui Bing'er's first Soul Ring lit up beneath her feet.

"First Soul Skill, Ice Seal!"

Blue light pierced through the mist and instantly arrived before Lin Tian.

A layer of ice crystals spread upward from beneath his feet.

Lin Tian did not move.

The ice crystals covered his legs, then continued climbing toward his waist.

Cries of alarm immediately rose from the audience.

"Lin Tian has been frozen!"

"Shui Bing'er successfully seized the initiative!"

The other six members of Skywater Academy swiftly formed up.

Water converged from all directions, transforming into several water blades that came crashing down toward Lin Tian.

Just as the water blades approached Lin Tian.

Pitch-black light spread from within the ice.

Crack!

The ice crystals covering his entire body shattered on the spot.

The Nine Nether Beast stepped out from behind Lin Tian.

Five black Soul Rings rose in sequence.

An aura of destruction blanketed the Soul Battle Platform.

The Soul Power of all seven Skywater Academy members stalled at once.

The mist dispersed.

Shui Bing'er's expression changed.

"Martial soul suppression?"

Lin Tian took a step forward.

The ice coating the Soul Battle Platform's surface cracked one after another.

"My turn."

He raised his right hand.

A green vine burst from the ground, wrapping around the nearest Skywater Academy member.

Before that member could release a Soul Skill, she was flung off the Soul Battle Platform.

On the other side.

Xie Yue and Yan struck at the same time.

Moon Blades sliced through the curtain of water, forcing two Skywater Academy members to the edge.

Scarlet flames fell onto the stone slabs.

Large swathes of mist were evaporated.

Hu Liena released her Demon Fox martial soul.

Pink light passed through the mist.

The movements of Skywater Academy's remaining members immediately slowed.

Shui Bing'er raised both hands.

Her second and third Soul Rings lit up at the same time.

"Repelling Ice Ring!"

"Ice Ring Armor!"

A blue halo spread out from beneath her feet.

The cold rapidly condensed into armor, covering her body.

Lin Tian struck out with his palm.

A green palm imprint shot through the air.

The Repelling Ice Ring shattered on the spot.

Shui Bing'er staggered backward.

She had only just regained her footing when Lin Tian was already before her.

Dark golden claws covered his fingers.

He thrust his five fingers forward and gripped the armor on Shui Bing'er's shoulder.

Crack!

The ice crystals rapidly shattered.

Lin Tian lifted Shui Bing'er off the ground.

She raised her hand and gathered Soul Power.

"Fourth Soul Skill, Phoenix Ice—"

"Too slow."

Lin Tian swung his arm.

Shui Bing'er was sent flying off the Soul Battle Platform.

She adjusted her body in midair and landed on both feet.

Her watery blue hair spread out behind her.

She stared at Lin Tian in the center of the Soul Battle Platform, her eyes filled with shock.

From the start of the match until now.

She had only managed to release three Soul Skills before Lin Tian directly forced her off the Soul Battle Platform.