As the official team members stepped down from the stage, Yang Ming and the other three surrounded Chu Qing and said:
"Young Master, it's been so long since I've seen you."
"After graduation, what do you think about us becoming bodyguards at the Soul Fighting Society?"
They had known Chu Qing since childhood and didn't think that this would make Chu Qing feel offended.
Chu Qing was slightly startled and said:
"It's possible, but are you really sure? If you do this, it will be difficult for you to advance further within the sect."
The four chuckled, their eyes showing no hesitation, and said:
"The four of us will follow our young master to eat meat and drink soup."
Chu Qing nodded and said:
"Okay, then call me president from now on."
Yan Sisi was displeased and said:
"Now that our reserve team is all here, why don't we quickly have the official team and the reserve team spar a bit, so we can practice and get to know each other better?"
She wanted to see what Chu Qing and his group were capable of.
Xue Shiqi and the others started to jeer, saying:
"This isn't fun. Let's all twelve of us gang up on Chu Qing."
They hadn't seen Chu Qing Chu Qing a move in a long time and were curious about his current strength.
"I think it's a good idea," Fei Yuyan raised her hand in agreement. "Let's have a righteous brawl."
An Lengye looked over, taking in everyone present, and suddenly became curious about how much Chu Qing had grown.
Yang Ming Mingdao:
"Hehe, young master, then I'm very sorry."
Yan Sisi looked at everyone in surprise, their attitudes leaving her somewhat puzzled.
Chen Hanyu, however, was recalling the name Chu Qing and the Spirit Rhinoceros Sect in her mind. She felt that her elders had mentioned it before, but she couldn't remember it for the moment.
Xue Zhan nodded in agreement and said:
"Wait until the official team members' Soul Power recovers before you all attack together."
When Chu Qing returned from his trip, his aura had become much stronger, and Chu Qing was somewhat unsure of what to do with it.
No one refused, so Shen Ce turned to Fei Yuyan and asked:
Do you know Lengye?
"He's so young. I'm Soul King, do I really need all of us to fight him?"
Fei Yuyan said:
"I've only seen him once. Back then, he could take on three people at the second ring level, so he probably had the cultivation of Soul King, and even the kind who could fight beyond their level."
Shen Ce was startled and said:
"So young, and already Soul King?"
An Lengye looked at the composed Chu Qing, who didn't seem worried at all about the group fight, and said:
"Let's think boldly; I feel it's even possible to reach the Soul Emperor cultivation level."
Yang Tian affirmed him, saying:
"The last time we saw Chu Qing's Soul Ring, they were two purple, two black, and one red. So we all need to be prepared to face a powerful Soul Emperor. Now let's discuss some tactics."
Upon hearing about the Soul Ring Configuration, Shen Ce and the others couldn't help but gasp.
The group immediately went to the side to discuss the matter.
Xue Shiqi waved his hand and said to Chu Qing:
" Chu Qing, please excuse yourself and don't eavesdrop."
Chu Qing nodded, then sat down to meditate and cultivate.
When he was woken up, the twelve people were already ready.
Besides Dean of Students Shen Yuzhang and Xue Zhan, many high-ranking members of the Qianling Academy were also present outside the venue.
Shen Yuzhang said:
"Both sides, when you step onto the stage, be mindful of your actions and avoid injuring your teammates."
They went up on stage, leaving Chu Qing alone to face the crowd.
The twelve people opposite them were positioned in a 3-3-2-4 formation.
The last three announced their names and released their Martial Soul.
" An Lengye, Level 48 Control System Battle Soul Ancestor."
" Fei Yuyan, Level 46 Control System Battle Soul Ancestor."
Although they possessed Beast Martial Soul, they followed the cultivation path of Martial Soul Mimicry, with their Martial Soul appearing as light and shadow beside them.
To An Lengye's right was a three-meter-tall, deep blue giant bear, a mimicry of the Frost Bear Martial Soul, its entire body radiating a rich icy blue aura.
To Fei Yuyan's left was a five-meter-long, fiery Blazing Tiger with black stripes.
They all had a Martial Soul configuration of two yellow and two purple, and four Soul Ring rose up from the soles of their feet.
Standing between the two women was Xue Li, who Martial Soul Possession. Four pure white Swan wings spread out from her waist, and with a flap, she flew into the air. She had two Soul Ring, one yellow and one purple, on her body.
" Xue Li, Level 28 Healing-type Soul Grandmaster."
Directly in front of Xue Li, Shen Ce released his Martial Soul.
" Shen Ce, Level 54 Power Attack System Battle Soul King."
The way he released his Martial Soul was quite unique. He raised his arms to his sides, his whole body bursting with a layer of bright silver light, and looked up at the sky, making a gesture as if he were about to embrace the heavens.
Immediately afterwards, a streak of silver light shot out from behind him, instantly rising into the air before landing and hovering in front of him.
It was a spear with sharp points on both sides, two zhang long, entirely silver, with faint inscriptions engraved on it.
The moment he grasped it in his hand, five Soul Ring appeared—two yellow and three purple—and a powerful, sharp aura erupted from his entire body.
His Fifth Soul Ring was not Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring, because Soul Beast with the right age and compatibility are not easy to find. He was not born into a powerful family and did not have the resources to spend too much time and money searching for them.
Yang Tian and Xue Shiqi, who were on his left and right sides, also released their Martial Soul.
" Yang Tian, Level 45 Power Attack System Battle Soul Ancestor."
Yang Tian's Martial Soul is called Heavenly Sun, which is a high-quality fire-attribute Tool Martial Soul. Although it is still somewhat different from the Ultimate Fire, it is still stronger than the Sun Martial Soul of the Sun Moon Empire's royal family.
Yang Tian's grandfather, Tianyang Douluo, was as famous as the former sect master of the Body Sect, Du Bisi. Before his death, Du Bisi inflicted irreparable injuries on Dragon God Douluo Mu En, all of which demonstrate the power of the Tianyang Martial Soul.
The Heavenly Sun Douluo gave Yang Tian a name that was the counterpart to their family's inherited Martial Soul, which showed his high hopes for him. In addition, influenced by Chu Qing, he personally taught and nurtured him.
Clearly, Yang Tian has lived up to Heavenly Sun Douluo's teachings.
Chu Qing was quite surprised. He could see Yang Tian's Martial Soul before, but now that Yang Tian released his Martial Soul, all four of his Soul Ring, two yellow and two purple, were burning with intense Lie Yan, making the air hot. However, his Martial Soul was undetectable, as if the Soul Ring had transformed into his Martial Soul.
Dean Qianling exclaimed in admiration:
"It seems that the Heavenly Sun Douluo has a successor."
Meanwhile, Xue Shiqi displayed his Martial Soul, the Silver Scissor Halberd, in his hand. It was a bright silver crescent-shaped halberd, and compared to when Chu Qing first saw it, the halberd now had several golden threads on the shaft, with three Soul Ring —two yellow and one purple— Entanglement around it.
" Xue Shiqi, Level 39 Power Attack System Battle Soul Elder."
His talent is relatively lacking, and he's been stuck at level 39 for some time now.
Ahead of them were Yan Sisi and Chen Hanyu.
" Yan Sisi, Level 35 Support System Battle Soul Elder."
Three Soul Ring, two yellow and one purple, appeared on her body, but neither beast Martial Soul Possession nor Tool Martial Soul was present.
Chu Qing found it rather strange, wondering if it was her Body Martial Soul, but her physique didn't seem to have changed much.
Fortunately, the other party's cultivation level was too low, so Chu Qing turned her attention to Chen Hanyu.
" Chen Hanyu, Level 38 Agility Attack System Battle Soul Elder."
A delicate and beautiful Cold Jade Painted Screen Umbrella floated around her once before returning to her hand.
Three Soul Ring, two yellow and one purple, appeared, and on the umbrella surface were three patterns of ice-type bird Soul Beast that she had absorbed, seemingly alive and flying in the picture.
Xue Shiqi watched from behind, his eyes almost popping out of their sockets, sighing inwardly at how beautiful it was.
The four people at the front— Yang Ming, Song Hu, Bai Chen, and Ye Mao— said almost in unison.
" Yang Ming / Song Hu / Bai Chen / Ye Mao, Level 42/43, Defense System Battle Soul Ancestor."
They all possess the same Spirit Rhinoceros Shield Martial Soul, and each of them has four Soul Ring —two yellow and two purple—rising from their bodies. When they release their Martial Soul, a layer of dark yellow light rises from each of them.
Immediately afterwards, their bodies changed as their Martial Soul were released.
Its already tall body became noticeably more robust, and the surface of its panels had an added layer of dark yellow luster, making it look rougher and heavier.
The most significant change was in their left arms; the muscles in their forearms were twisting violently, and shields were growing out of their right arms.
The shield was also a dark yellow color, and its layers of keratinous material made it look as thick as armor.
The four figures were as one, and the four Spirit Rhinoceros Shield, each a meter in diameter, stood in front of them like a city wall.
Chu Qing's vision was instantly blocked. Apart from the Spirit Rhinoceros Shield that was identical on all four sides, he could only see Princess Xue Li flying in the air behind him to observe his movements.