Forming the Imperial Fighting Team
Ma Hongjun trained in fire control, ensuring that the fire could burn the enemy lines without harming friendly forces; Tuo Mushuo practiced seamless switching between poison defense and defense, instantly transitioning from pure defense to a burst of poison attack; Oscar, on the other hand, had to create a Recovery Sausage within three breaths and accurately throw it to a designated location five zhang away.
The afternoons are for live-fire sparring, with at least three matches each day.
Each match will Simulation the extreme scenario of the back row being cut off, and the front row must withstand three times the pressure, while the Control System must complete the rescue within three breaths.
In the evening, an additional hour was dedicated to tactical debriefing, analyzing the day's mistakes and repeatedly reviewing the Star Dou match to deduce the movement patterns of space Soul Master and study three countermeasures: prediction, blockade, and countermeasure.
"I know it's tough," Yu Xiaogang said, his voice deepening as he looked at everyone. "But in the Soul Master World, strength is everything. You feel ashamed for losing a match today. But on the real battlefield, losing means certain death. If you want to win back your losses, grit your teeth and train relentlessly."
"Clear!"
The seven answered in unison, their voices so loud that the leaves on the treetops rustled down.
Despite the setbacks, the Shrek members have never been afraid of hardship. Dai Mubai rekindled with the fierce light of White Tiger, Tang San silently memorized every training point in his palm, and Ning Rongrong, though she secretly pouted, didn't utter a single complaint.
Zhao Wuji stood to the side, arms crossed, laughing heartily, "Grandmaster, your method is ruthless! But I like it. Don't worry, I'll take care of the pressure training; I guarantee these kids will be thoroughly put under pressure."
Yu Xiaogang nodded slightly, his gaze falling on Tang San. The boy stood straight, his eyes resolute, showing no sign of frustration, but rather a tenacious spirit that grew stronger with each setback. The knot in Yu Xiaogang's heart loosened a little.
Losing a game isn't scary. As long as the fighting spirit remains and the tactical weaknesses can be addressed, one day we'll be able to get our revenge.
On the third day after returning from his Star Dou training, Qin Ming, carrying a thick training report, walked into the main hall of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Inside the main hall, high jade steps led to the three education commissioners sitting side by side.
Meng Shenji is in the center, with white hair and beard, and an air of composure; Bai Baoshan is on the left, with a robust physique and a booming voice; Zhi Lin is on the right, holding a book, with a refined and scholarly demeanor.
After listening to Qin Ming's report, from acquiring the Soul Ring to encountering Shrek, and then to befriending the peerless Peerless Dragon Snake couple, the three of them gradually showed expressions of satisfaction.
"Oh, very good, very good!" Meng Shenji stroked his long beard and laughed heartily, "Not only did we successfully obtain suitable Soul Ring for the students, but we also encountered the Shrek Academy team, won the competition, and even made friends with the Peerless Dragon Snake couple. Teacher Qin's contribution to this trip is indispensable."
Bai Baoshan echoed in a deep voice, "Especially you, Qin Ming, I know you came from the Shrek Academy in your early years. When you encountered your old employer's team, you were able to act impartially and without bias, prioritizing the honor of the academy. That's rare, truly rare."
Qin Ming bowed slightly, his expression solemn. "You two are too kind. Although I come from Shrek Academy, I am now an instructor at Heaven Dou Academy, and naturally, I prioritize the interests of Heaven Dou. Moreover, this victory was largely due to the outstanding performance of student Lin Chen; I was merely there to support him and dare not take credit."
"Yes, Lin Chen is indeed a once-in-a-century genius." Zhi Lin pushed up his crystal glasses, his eyes full of admiration. "Twelve years old, Ten Thousand Year Third Soul Ring, and a space-attribute Soul Skill... Given time, he will surely become Titled Douluo, and may even have the potential to reach even higher realms."
Meng Shenji nodded, then changed the subject, his tone becoming serious. "However, training in the academy and occasional forest trials are not enough. Soul Master's growth ultimately comes from being tempered in real combat and breaking through on the edge of life and death."
"The Great Soul Arena in Heaven Dou City hosts various levels of competitions year-round, with well-established rules and a large number of top players. I think it would be better to select some players from their class to form a dedicated team to compete in the Great Soul Arena. This would hone their combat skills, accumulate points and reputation, and also broaden their horizons, preventing them from remaining narrow-minded."
Bai Baoshan and Zhi Lin exchanged a glance and nodded in agreement.
"That makes sense. Real combat is the only true test of strength; you can't raise a true champion in a greenhouse."
"I think it's a good idea. Let's pick people from Class One to form a seven-person team. Our short-term goal is to get the Silver Soul Badge."
And that was the end of it.
Two days later, in the central training ground of the academy, seven students stood in formation, the morning light shining on their silver-patterned uniforms, giving them a faint silver glow.
Qin Ming stood on the high platform, looking at the seven people below, his expression solemn. "With the approval of the three Education Committee members, the Academy has officially established the Imperial Fighting Team to represent the Academy in the team competition of the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena. The team roster is now announced."
"Captain, Lin Chen."
Lin Chen stepped forward, nodded slightly, and remained calm.
"Vice Captain, Yu Tianheng."
Members: Xiao Wu, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, Shi Mo, Shi Mo.
The six people stepped forward one by one and stood in two rows. They were fully equipped with offensive, control, support, and defensive skills. Although the seven of them had different auras, they seemed to be a unified whole.
Qin Ming looked at everyone and continued, "Your team isn't just going to the Great Soul Arena for training. Two years later, the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament will be held in Spirit City, the highest stage for young Soul Master across the continent. At that time, you will represent the Heaven Dou Empire. Winning will not only bring glory to the academy but also gain access to top-tier resources from the empire. Every Soul Fighting you participate in now is laying the foundation for the tournament two years from now."
Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes ignited with fighting spirit. The All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament was a stage that all young Soul Master dreamed of, and to represent the empire in the competition was an immense honor.
"Next, I will explain the rules of the Great Soul Arena to you."
Qin Ming waved his hand, and gilded characters appeared on the stone wall behind him. "The Great Soul Arena is a universally recognized platform for Soul Master battles across the entire continent. Its rules are strict, and its badge levels are universally recognized, making them extremely valuable."
"The first step is registration. All participating Soul Master are collectively referred to as ' Soul Fighting.' By paying a registration fee of ten Gold Soul Coin and registering basic information such as name, Martial Soul, and number of Soul Ring, you can obtain the minimum Iron Soul Badge."
"We're participating in a strategic tournament, a friendly competition with referees throughout. It's not a life-or-death struggle. There's also a life-or-death battle, a fight to the death. You don't need to contact them for now, and you're not allowed to."
"The competition is strictly grouped according to the number of Soul Ring. For example, a two-ring Soul Grandmaster participates in the Soul Grandmaster level competition, and a three- Soul Ring Soul Elder participates in the Soul Elder level competition. Once someone breaks through, they must move up to the next level and cannot spar in a lower level."