In the student council room of the Shrek Academy, Qi Ling sat in her seat, pondering the selection of members for the Imperial Fighting Team.
The current Royal Fighting Team already boasts a support-type Ye Lingling, an agility-type Yu Feng, a power-type Toria, a control-type Dugu Yan, and the highly promising all-around players Hua Yimeng and Hua Yidie, making it quite complete.
With one spot remaining, we no longer need to consider the completeness of the team. As long as we can strengthen the team, any type of Soul Master is acceptable.
However, looking around, none of the students at the Heaven Dou Academy could meet his standards. There was nothing he could do; he had already seen so many rare geniuses that there was no need to bother with anyone who wasn't exceptionally talented.
"Mr. Qi Ling, please have some tea." Just then, Luna brought Qi Ling a cup of light tea and said, "Mr. Qi Ling, you seem to be troubled by something. Is there anything I can help you with?"
Qi Ling nodded slightly and said, "It is indeed quite difficult. Where can I find such a talented genius? Where...?"
Suddenly, Qi Ling froze, then looked at Luna in front of him, and his mind cleared up!
If we're talking about true geniuses, isn't there one right in front of me? And a super genius who's second to none!
After deciding on his own idea, Qi Ling felt that Luna was a perfect fit, so he asked, " Luna, would you like to participate in the Soul Master Tournament six months from now?"
"Huh? Me? Me?" Luna exclaimed in surprise, "I... I have no experience participating in competitions, Mr. Qi Ling!"
"That's alright, we still have six months, enough time for you to get used to combat. Besides, combat is essential to becoming a Soul Master," Qi Ling said.
"With your current rate of Body Enhancement, in six months, you could at least become a Soul Elder, and it's not impossible for you to even become Soul Ancestor! In that case, this competition will be an important part of your growth!"
Under Qi Ling's persuasion, Luna gradually overcame her timidity and agreed to join the Qi Ling Imperial Fighting Team to participate in the Soul Master Tournament.
What Qi Ling needed to do next was naturally to help Luna obtain student status at the Heaven Dou Academy, which, with the help of the three education committee members, became a very easy task.
With this, the members of the Imperial Fighting Team have been determined. These seven people may still have many shortcomings and may not be the strongest among all the participating teams, but they have unlimited potential and growth capacity, enough to create many unimaginable miracles.
So the next day, at Qi Ling's instruction, everyone gathered in the Imperial Fighting Team's activity room. These people, who would become the closest comrades-in-arms in the future, met each other for the first time.
"Huh? Qi Ling, are you kidding me? I won't talk about the others, but why is this thief cat here too!" The first to cause trouble were indeed Dugu Yan and Tuoliya. These two seemed to be natural enemies, always arguing whenever they met.
Facing Dugu Yan, Tuoliya naturally wouldn't back down, saying, "Teacher Qi Ling, I also feel that this combination is somewhat inappropriate. This snake woman is completely unnecessary. Even without her, we can still win!"
"Damn it, you want to fight?"
That's exactly what I was thinking!
Seeing the two eager-to-try individuals, Qi Ling said helplessly, "Alright, both of you be quiet. Every single person in this team has been carefully selected by me! What you need to do is not doubt my arrangements, but obey orders and follow commands, understand?"
Although this statement might sound domineering, Qi Ling knew that only by being assertive could she subdue these two.
As expected, after hearing Qi Ling's words, although they were still dissatisfied, the two gradually calmed down.
After that, Qi Ling had everyone introduce themselves and demonstrate their respective Martial Soul.
Qi Ling had already seen the Martial Soul of the others, but this was the first time he had seen Tuoliya's Martial Soul. It was a beautifully designed, heavy knight's sword with a very wide blade, clearly a weapon suitable for straightforward attacks.
"Very good, now that we all know each other, let's begin our first training session," Qi Ling said with a smile. "The training is very simple. First, we'll help Hua Yimeng and Hua Yidie obtain their Second Soul Ring!"
"Then, everyone, spar with me once, and try to last for half an incense stick's time!"
If anyone else had said that, everyone would have thought he was being arrogant, because, putting aside others, Dugu Yan and Tuoliya were both level 43 Soul Ancestor, while Qi Ling was only Soul Elder.
But after witnessing how Qi Ling defeated Teacher Huang, the Soul Emperor, on that day, no one would think that way anymore. In fact, even after half an incense stick's time, they felt that it had taken too long.
To save time, Qi Ling had already chosen a suitable Soul Beast for the two sisters: a 1,200-year-old Wind Demon Leopard, which was perfect for them in every way.
Under Qi Ling's guidance, the two Martial Soul Fusion, and then, holding the Symbiotic Purple Gold Bell together, slowly approached the purple Soul Ring.
This time, the Soul Ring finally reacted to the two of them, slowly drawn by their Martial Soul, and entered their bodies.
Their long-cherished wish finally came true on this day! Before they could even feel emotional, the two immediately sat down on the ground and began absorbing the Soul Ring.
Everyone was surprised to see the two of them absorbing a Soul Ring together for the first time. Dugu Yan even said, "I never expected that not only are they good dancers, but their Martial Soul are also so powerful!"
"Of course, gold always shines. And it's all thanks to their perseverance that this day has come!" Qi Ling said.
With two people sharing the burden of the Soul Ring, the absorption process went very smoothly, and the first absorption was completed in no time.
Moreover, although their Soul Power had stagnated for many years, they had never slackened in their cultivation of Soul Power. Now, they had just broken through and had already reached level 29 in Soul Power. Breaking through to the Soul Elder realm was just a matter of time.
"How are you two feeling?" Qi Ling asked, looking at the two who had opened their eyes. "This Wind Demon Leopard has a very unique attack method. It can unleash a wind blade in the form of energy, injuring people invisibly. The Soul Skill you've acquired should also be related to this, right?"
Hua Yimeng nodded and said, "That's right, we've obtained our Second Soul Skill, called Sound Blade. It's an energy attack that can be released through the sound of our bells, and like this wind blade, it's invisible and traceless."
Qi Ling nodded and said, "Yes, using sound as a weapon, to injure people invisibly, is arguably the most suitable attack method for you! This Wind Demon Leopard Soul Beast is indeed suitable for you."