These barbed words turned Yu Tianheng's already pale face instantly ashen.
Dugu Bo is a renowned Titled Douluo across the continent. If that old poison master is backing him up, even if he brings out the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect's sect name, he won't be able to do anything to Xiao Xuan within the rules!
Faced with Dugu Yan's tense and protective stance, Xiao Xuan, standing opposite her, couldn't help but chuckle.
He stepped forward and spoke softly:
" Sister Yanyan, but this was indeed my own decision; no one threatened me."
Seeing that Xiao Xuan's eyes were clear and he didn't seem to be lying, Dugu Yan could only sigh softly and say nothing more.
Seeing that the situation had completely stabilized, the heavy weight in Qin Ming's heart also dissipated.
Immediately, Qin Ming patted Xiao Xuan's arm and said earnestly:
"Although you're officially a substitute, the team's doors are always open for you. If you ever feel like playing, you can always ask me to let you join the team."
"Thank you for your help Teacher Qin."
Xiao Xuan nodded slightly.
Xiao Xuan hadn't even considered officially going into battle, at least not now.
After leaving the training ground, Xiao Xuan went directly to the bamboo forest behind the academy.
From now on, he will have full authority over this simulated bamboo forest.
Without his permission, even ordinary academy instructors and senior noble children would not be qualified to set foot in this bamboo forest.
Even if someone really wanted to borrow it, they had to wait in line properly until they came out of the pass before they could take their turn.
This is the extraordinary privilege that comes with a formal spot in the Imperial Fighting Team.
Moreover, with the confirmation of her identity, every morning and evening outside the valley, a special supply of meals, stored in a warm jade insulated box, would be delivered by dedicated logistics servants.
Those were the flesh and blood of exotic beasts specially prepared for the main force of the battle team to strengthen their bones and muscles, the warm soup of high-aged herbs to nourish their internal organs, and the refreshing tea to regulate their Soul Power.
Freed from all unnecessary distractions, Xiao Xuan completely focused his mind.
He sat cross-legged on a flat, green rock in the very center of the bamboo forest, formed a mudra with his hands in front of his dantian, and slowly closed his eyes.
The spiritual energy of the plants and trees in the world gathered from the bamboo tips in Sisi directions like a tide, seeping into his meridians through the pores of his body.
Xiao Xuan's current intention is very clear—to cross the level 40 mark as quickly as possible!
He knew perfectly well that with Qian Renxue's deep foundation built up over many years in the Heaven Dou Empire, coupled with the Spirit Hall's vast network of informants throughout the provinces, searching for information on two rare Lone Bamboo over two thousand years old was by no means a protracted or difficult task.
Therefore, Xiao Xuan wanted to raise his Soul Power to level 40 before his next departure, so that he could also absorb his Fourth Soul Ring while searching for Lone Bamboo.
Normally, even for Soul Elder with exceptional talent, it would take at least two or three months of arduous training to go from level 37 to level 40.
However, Xiao Xuan's own foundation was already so solid that it was unimaginable to ordinary people.
The immortal Immortal Herb " Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew," which he consumed at the edge of the deep pool of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, had most of its medicinal power used to open and consolidate his sea of consciousness Sea God court, while a considerable portion of its pure spiritual plant essence remained dormant deep within his bones and internal organs.
Now, with the accelerated breathing of the all-weather simulated environment, coupled with the daily nourishment of high-grade medicinal ingredients, the dormant and profound accumulation in the body is fully awakened!
Boom!
Within the broad and resilient meridians of the great river, Soul Power surged and roared like a raging torrent bursting its banks.
With each breath, the body's vital energy and blood become more concentrated.
Each time the energy circulates throughout the body, the vortex of Soul Power deep within the dantian expands by several feet.
Time flies like an arrow, slipping away quietly in the tranquility of deep meditation.
A whole month has passed in the blink of an eye.
Until the dawn broke and the world began to brighten.
Suddenly, a dazzling, dark blue-green light shone from the black-clad youth who was sitting cross-legged on the green rock!
A crisp, clear sound, like jade shattering, suddenly exploded from within Xiao Xuan's body!
The invisible barrier that originally stood between the peak of level 39 and level 40 crumbled on the spot, as fragile as paper, under the powerful impact of this vast accumulation!
call--!
Xiao Xuan exhaled a long, straight stream of warm white breath and suddenly opened his eyes.
Deep within his clear, dark eyes, two sharp, golden-blue lights flashed and disappeared in an instant. The immense pressure emanating from his body was as solid as an abyss, causing the green bamboo within several feet to bend and tilt slightly.
Level 40, a natural progression, completely achieved!
"It's finally done."
Xiao Xuan smoothed his sleeve, a calm smile playing on his lips.
His Soul Power remained steadily at the threshold of level forty, and he only needed to absorb a Soul Ring to truly step into the realm of Soul Ancestor.
Immediately, Xiao Xuan stood up from the green rock and walked towards the dormitory.
A few days ago, Xue Qinghe sent someone to deliver the things that Xue Qinghe Xiao Xuan asked for.
If your Soul Power has reached level 40, it's time to set off.
However, before doing that, Xiao Xuan planned to first complete the fusion of advanced spear techniques.
Pushing open the door to the dormitory courtyard, Xiao Xuan immediately took out the advanced spear technique that Xue Qinghe had given him and began to study it carefully.
One hour later.
[Congratulations, host, you have learned the advanced spear technique " Heavenly Astral Formation-Breaking Spear Art " (beginner level)]
Including the two high-level spear techniques that Xiao Xuan had accumulated before, he can now complete the fusion and advancement.
Immediately, Xiao Xuan had a thought.
'synthesis!'
[Ding! The Three-in-One Fusion of All Things is activated...]
[Main Material: High-Level Gun Technique x3]
[Auxiliary materials: None]
[Integration in progress...]
[Synthesis complete! Congratulations, host, you have obtained the top-tier spear technique, " Demon-Breaking Heaven-Splitting Spear Art " ( Perfection Realm )!]
[Congratulations, host, on obtaining the Great Accomplishment Spear Intent ( Perfection Realm )!]
A crisp notification sound rang out.
In the next instant, Xiao Xuan's entire body trembled slightly, his eyes closed, and he was completely immersed in a world-changing epiphany.
Countless originally obscure and profound concepts of killing and warfare were etched into his bones and muscles like flowing water.
Thrust, flick, chop, sweep, collapse, entangle, point!
The exertion of force in every basic movement has been pushed to an unbelievable, unparalleled level.
Even more astonishingly, with the complete mastery of this peerless spear technique, two profound and terrifying laws of heaven and earth were deeply imprinted into the core of Xiao Xuan's spear technique as if they were his own limbs!
The first layer is the spatial attribute!
Ordinary marksmanship, no matter how fast or powerful, is ultimately limited by body movement and air resistance.
Once the " Demon-Breaking Heaven-Splitting Spear Art " is mastered, the moment the spear is thrust out, the sharpness of the spear tip is enough to slightly distort or even pierce through the void in front of you!
At close range, the gun moves with incredible speed, traversing countless empty barriers and completely ignoring the opponent's movements and distance maneuvering, making it impossible to defend against!
The second level is pure and destructive to the extreme!
Everything in the world, whether it be a protective heavy armor as hard as black iron and refined gold, or a protective soul light as thick as a mountain rock, is as thin and brittle as rotten wood in the face of such demon-breaking killing power.
Wherever the spear's light pointed, mountains crumbled and seas split, forcefully dismantling and destroying all defenses that stood in its way!
Space penetration, ultimate destruction!
The two great laws merged and became one, completely transforming into the flawless " Great Accomplishment Spear Intent " within Xiao Xuan's body!