Two Years Later, Heaven Dou Royal Academy

Two years.

It's not very long.

Even in its shortest form, it is enough to change many things.

The hill behind the Nuoding Academy.

Dong Jian raised his right foot.

No Soul Ring lit up.

Only half a step forward with the sole of the foot.

Thump.

A very faint muffled thud reached the ground.

Three steps away.

The wooden figure, which was moving at high speed, suddenly lost its balance.

His right foot sank into the mud.

His entire body fell forward.

Dong Jian did not pursue.

It's just a retraction.

The scope has been narrowed.

Li Man stood to the side.

"But the power is more concentrated."

"Short Tremor."

Dong Jian said:

"Abandon the wide-area effect of Mountain-Shaking Stomp, and only destroy the landing point of one target."

"What about the consumption of Soul Power?"

"Less than 30% of a complete Soul Skill."

Li Man lowered her head to take notes.

"The landing point needs to be predicted in advance."

"Still ineffective against aerial targets."

"As long as he ultimately needs to land."

Dong Jian looked at the wooden figure.

"It's not entirely useless."

Two years ago.

The Mountain-Shaking Stomp can only spread in all directions.

Its power is dispersed.

It is difficult to have a real effect on flexible objectives.

Now.

Dong Jian has managed to compress the fluctuations to an extremely small extent.

It's not a new Soul Skill.

It's simply a further control over the Second Soul Skill.

His Sinking Body Stance is no longer limited to having both feet completely stable.

One knee.

palm.

Shoulder.

As long as his body maintains stable contact with the ground, he can divert some of the impact into the earth.

The Light-Body Bear Steps still only has three steps.

Continuous use will still increase the burden on your legs.

However, after the second step, it was already able to complete a short-distance turn.

The trade-off is a significant decrease in the speed of the third burst.

He did not attempt to eliminate all the defects.

Instead, they are learning.

When to use which part?

On the other side.

Li Man's two Mobile Formation Eye are moving through the forest.

One moves forward along the left.

The other one suddenly stopped just as it was about to reach its destination.

The Second Soul Ring lit up.

"Dragon Bamboo Piercing Formation".

The golden bamboo spear shot out from beside the first Mobile Formation Eye.

No fixed target was attacked.

Instead, after the second key changed position, it suddenly veered to the right.

Boom!

A movable wooden plank was pierced from the front.

The bamboo spear flew several more steps before completely dissipating.

Li Man's expression did not change noticeably.

Two years ago.

Each time she uses the Dragon Bamboo Piercing Formation, it consumes a large amount of her Soul Power.

My Soul Power has now reached level twenty-eight.

They have also become more proficient in controlling their Soul Skill.

Without pursuing maximum power.

It can be released twice in succession.

The third time will still affect subsequent formations.

The switching Three-Layer Bamboo Formation has now been truly integrated into the battle.

Main formation maintains its range.

Moving Formation and change routes.

Instant Formation handle sudden threats.

Most importantly.

She no longer considered all the key points of the formation as things that absolutely had to be protected.

The key point of the formation can be abandoned.

The route can be changed.

As long as the final goal is not lost.

"Try again?"

Dong Jian asked.

Li Man looked between the two.

There were no wooden figures there.

There was only one huge rock covered in cracks.

"The last time."

She lifted the Green Jade Bamboo.

The shadows of the two main bamboo poles fell on the left and right sides of the rocks.

Dong Jian unleashes the Panda Martial Soul.

Two yellows and one deficiency.

The position for the third Soul Ring is still empty.

Neither of them has reached level 30 yet.

It's impossible for him to truly possess Third Soul Ring.

Li Man's Green Jade Bamboo and Dong Jian's Black and White Bear shadow slowly approached each other.

Golden bamboo roots Entanglement the bear's shadowy limbs.

Xiong Ying then pressed his weight into the center of the formation.

The two Martial Soul began to overlap.

The black and white Soul Power rose upwards along the bamboo grain.

Golden bamboo shadows covered the bear's body.

A giant bear carrying golden bamboo on its back gradually took shape.

It only lasted for less than two breaths.

Xiong Ying's right arm suddenly felt too heavy.

The bamboo roots also broke at the same time due to the different flow rates of Soul Power.

Bang!

The two Martial Soul are separated.

Dong Jian took a half step back.

Li Man's face turned slightly pale.

The two bamboo shadows on the ground were completely shattered.

"Failed again."

Dong Jian said.

"It's at least a breath longer than last time."

Li Man withdrew her Martial Soul.

The problem isn't a lack of strength.

"It's because our Soul Power operates in different ways."

"My Soul Power needs to be dispersed along the array's core."

"Your Soul Power will continue to concentrate downwards."

"Forced fusion."

"The result will only be that one side is stretched apart while the other is crushed."

Dong Jian looked at the cracks in the ground.

"Then let's not pursue complete integration for now."

"Start with the local."

"For example, only fusing the Mountain-Shaking Stomp once?"

Li Man nodded.

"Or simply fuse a single Dragon Bamboo Piercing Formation."

Over two years.

They attempted Martial Soul Fusion seventeen times.

All seventeen attempts failed.

There was no miracle.

There was no sudden, complete fusion technique.

Only records were kept one by one.

Revise.

Another failure.

But neither of them gave up.

At least Xiong Ying and Jin Zhu were able to overlap briefly.

This shows that the direction was not entirely wrong.

At the foot of the mountain.

The college bell rang.

Today is not a training day.

Rather, it was the day they left Nuoding Academy.

Twelve years old.

Dong Jian, Class of 2028.

Li Man, Class of 2028.

Both of them met the conditions left by Qin Ming.

at the same time.

Tang San and Xiao Wu have also completed their studies at the Nuoding Academy.

Tang San is at level 29.

Xiao Wu is at level 29.

Four people stood at the entrance of the college.

This was the first time I wasn't wearing my work-study student uniform.

Xiao Wu carried her luggage.

The childishness on his face has diminished considerably.

But his manner of speaking remains direct.

"Are you really going to Heaven Dou City?"

It's decided.

Li Man said.

"Teacher Qin Ming arrived yesterday."

"We're leaving today."

Tang San looked at the silver Swan badge in Dong Jian's hand.

"The resources at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy are excellent."

"But most of the students there come from noble families."

You might not be able to adapt.

Dong Jian asked:

"Will Shrek necessarily adapt?"

Tang San remained calm.

"The teacher said."

Shrek only accepts true monsters.

A student's value is not determined by their status.

Yu Xiaogang stood not far away.

He did not interrupt his disciple.

These past two years.

He still does not approve of Dong Jian and Li Man's training methods.

However, they did not continue to forcibly interfere.

Both sides understand.

They will no longer take the same path.

Resources don't automatically make people stronger.

Li Man said:

"Nobility doesn't make everyone weaker."

Which college is suitable?

"I only found out after I went inside."

Tang San looked at her.

"But the environment of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy."

"This could lead Soul Master to become overly reliant on conditions."

"The environment is just a tool."

Dong Jian replied:

"Someone stops once they have the resources."

"Some people use resources to go even further."

"We cannot say that the resources themselves are wrong just because some people waste them."

Yu Xiaogang finally spoke.

"Shrek's training will not rely on Royal Family resources."

"The teachers there are more suited to be true combat-oriented Soul Master."

Qin Ming walked in from outside the academy.

He was wearing the uniform of a teacher at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Upon hearing this, he paused slightly.

Shrek Academy is indeed adept at raising monsters.

Qin Ming said.

"That's where I graduated."

Tang San and Xiao Wu both looked at him.

Yu Xiaogang also showed a hint of surprise.

Qin Ming continued:

"But different colleges have different paths."

Shrek emphasizes pushing limits under finite conditions.

"The Heaven Dou Royal Academy possesses a simulated environment, data on Soul Beast, a medical team, and a complete team system."

These things are neither superior nor inferior in themselves.

"The key is how far the students ultimately go."

Tang San asked:

Do you think they would have been better off choosing the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy?

"Have no idea."

Qin Ming's answer was very direct.

They haven't passed the assessment yet.

"Right now, you've only qualified to be assessed."

Xiao Wu smiled.

"You might not even be able to get in?"

That's why we're going.

Li Man said.

Tang San remained silent for a moment.

Extend your right hand.

See you later.

"We might be rivals now."

Dong Jian also reached out his hand.

Two hands clasped together.

We've always been rivals.

"Next time."

Tang San looked at him.

I won't lose again.

Dong Jian replied:

"Then don't let the teacher vouch for you."

Tang San's fingers tightened slightly.

There was no exchange of Soul Power between the two.

They didn't take action directly at the college gate.

A moment later.

Tang San released his grip.

The results will prove it.

"I'll be waiting."

Xiao Wu walked up to Li Man.

Not much was said.

I only hugged her once.

"I can't find him in Heaven Dou City."

You can always see them in the Soul Fighting Arena.

"Don't let it end up being a humiliating defeat."

Li Man patted her on the back.

"Keep this to yourself."

The four of them left Nuoding Academy.

They parted ways at the intersection outside the city.

Tang San and Xiao Wu followed Yu Xiaogang south.

Head to Suotuo City.

Dong Jian and Li Man followed Qin Ming northward.

The target is Heaven Dou City.

From that moment on, the two paths diverged completely.

Ten days later.

Heaven Dou Royal Academy

The college was not built within the city.

Instead, it was built among the mountains Heaven Dou City.

There is a lake at the foot of the mountain.

Different types of mimicry training areas are distributed along the mountainside.

The higher you go.

The denser the Soul Power.

The buildings also became more magnificent.

Dong Jian looked up at the mountain road.

"The entire mountain is an academy?"

"Three mountains on the outskirts."

Qin Ming said:

"The highest level is the Education Committee."

"The east side is the mimicry training area."

The west side is the team training area.

Li Man asked:

Can regular students use it?

"According to level and course schedule."

Not all areas are open at all times.

Qin Ming took out the special recruitment token.

"The Heaven Dou Royal Academy, in principle, gives priority to recruiting nobles."

"But the Education Committee has the power to admit students through special admissions."

Your identities are not an issue.

"The prerequisite is passing the assessment."

The three did not go to the regular admissions office.

Instead, they went directly to the western team training area.

A massive Heaven Dou arena for battle was built on the mountainside.

There were not many spectators around.

There are only seven young Soul Master.

The young man at the front was tall.

Short black hair.

Keep your shoulders and back straight when standing.

Although he did not release his Martial Soul.

However, there was a faint aura of lightning around his body.

Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.

Yu Tianheng.

Beside him was a purple-haired girl.

A pair of bright green eyes fell on Li Man.

There was no hostility in his gaze.

But it carried a clear scrutinizing tone.

Dugu Yan.

Further back.

The girl in white stood quietly.

He held in his arms a begonia Martial Soul that had not yet been released.

Ye Lingling.

Shi Mo and Shi Mo stand on the left side of the Soul Fighting Arena.

The two brothers were both tall.

The aura of Martial Soul is profound.

Osler leaned against the railing.

His eyes narrowed slightly.

Like a black panther scouting its prey.

Yu Feng sat on the high beam.

Both legs are dangling in the air.

There was a faint breeze moving behind me.

There are no original team members.

There was no additional embellishment.

There were seven people in front of me.

This is the most mature team of the younger generation of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Imperial Fighting Team.

Qin Ming stepped onto the Soul Fighting Arena.

"The person has been brought."

He leaped down from the crossbeam, riding the Yu Feng.

It made almost no sound when it landed.

"Level 28?"

Lower than expected.

Osler looked at Dong Jian.

"Twelve years old and twenty-eight grades isn't bad."

"But I want to join the Imperial Fighting Team."

Age alone is useless.

Dugu Yan asked:

Who is the Control System?

"I."

Li Man answered.

"Plant-based Martial Soul?"

"Green Jade Bamboo."

Dugu Yan's gaze fell on the bamboo staff in her hand.

What's the difference between it and Blue Silver Grass?

"We'll know once we fight."

Dugu Yan's lips curled up slightly.

I wasn't angry because of that statement.

Yu Tianheng kept his eyes on Dong Jian.

"Bear-type Martial Soul."

"Defense System?"

"Between offense and defense."

Dong Jian answered.

"No clear route?"

"The route will be determined by the battle."

Yu Tianheng did not comment.

She simply turned to look at Qin Ming.

"Teacher."

How is the test conducted?

Qin Ming took out a silver Swan badge.

Place the badge on the central stone pillar of the Soul Fighting.

"Two against two."

"Dong Jian, Li Man."

"A battle against Yu Feng and Osler."

Yu Feng raised an eyebrow.

"Should we, the two Agility Attack System, fight them?"

"Rules restrict."

Qin Ming said:

"Yu Feng cannot remain at a height above thirty meters indefinitely."

"We must enter low altitude once every ten breaths."

"Osler cannot leave the Soul Fighting area."

The goal for both sides is not to defeat them.

"Instead, they are vying for the central emblem."

"After half an incense stick's time."

The side that holds the badge wins.

Osler left the railing.

The aura of the Ghost Leopard Martial Soul gradually dissipated.

"Two against two."

"Give us back our restrictions."

"Does the teacher think highly of them?"

"Evaluation is not a fair Soul Fighting."

Qin Ming replied:

"It depends on whether they can get into an existing team."

"Imperial Fighting Team doesn't need two people who can only fight alone."

Yu Tianheng looked at Dong Jian and Li Man.

"You won."

"It only proves that you are qualified to be a substitute."

"We lost."

"You can stay at the academy."

"But you don't need to come to the team training area anymore."

Dong Jian stepped onto the Soul Fighting Arena.

That's enough.

Li Man followed closely behind.

She did not release her Martial Soul immediately.

First, observe the edge of the Soul Fighting Arena.

Central stone pillar.

High-altitude locations that can be utilized by Yu Feng.

And all the shadows of a possible surprise attack by Osler.

Spreading its wings, Yu Feng.

The Wind Chime Bird Martial Soul Possession.

Three Soul Ring, two yellow and one purple, rose up.

Level 31 Agility Attack System Battle Soul Elder.

Osler leaned forward slightly.

The Ghost Leopard Martial Soul Possession.

Both consist of two yellow and one purple.

Level 31 Agility Attack System Battle Soul Elder.

Differences in social class.

The difference between the third ring road and the second ring road.

Everything is out in the open.

Ye Lingling said softly:

They have no chance of winning.

The Shi Mo shook its head.

"Not necessarily."

"Dong Jian's steps are very steady."

Shi Mo then looked at Li Man.

"She hasn't set up her formation yet."

Dugu Yan crossed her arms.

"It's not that there's no cloth."

"From the moment she stepped onto the stage..."

"It's time to choose a location."

Qin Ming raised his right hand.

"Prepare."

Dong Jian unleashes the Panda Martial Soul.

Two Yellow Soul Ring rose up.

Li Man's Green Jade Bamboo fell to the ground at the same time.

The First Soul Ring lit up.

The bell rang.

"Start!"

Osler vanished instantly.

The Ghost Leopard's afterimage rushed straight at Li Man.

Yu Feng spread wide, embracing the wind.

The body ascended into the sky.

Dong Jian did not pursue anyone.

He simply stood in front of the central stone pillar.

Slowly lift your right foot.

Li Man then moved to the left and right of the Soul Fighting Arena.

Two green bamboo shadows were placed down beforehand.

One of them.

It landed precisely after ten breaths of Yu Feng, the most suitable position for descent.