Wanting to Be Stronger Didn't Mean It Was What They Truly Needed

The specialized tests began early the next morning.

First place.

Yu Tianheng.

Six lightning-struck wooden stakes were placed in the center of the training field.

Each one is embedded with a soul-guiding metal that can record the strength of Soul Power.

The testing rules are very simple.

Yu Tianheng used them in sequence:

Ordinary dragon claw.

First Soul Skill: Thunder Dragon Claw

Second Soul Skill: Thunderous Might

And the physical changes after three consecutive strong attacks.

Dong Jian stood to the side.

Li Man was in charge of taking notes.

Qin Ming controlled the pace of the test.

"Start."

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul has been bestowed upon him.

Yu Tianheng's right arm rapidly Dragon Transformation.

The skin is covered in bluish-purple scales.

The knuckles become thicker.

Lightning bolts Entanglement from his shoulder all the way to his palm.

The first shot landed.

Large charred patches were blown off the surface of the wooden stake.

The power is complete.

The Soul Power did not dissipate noticeably.

The second strike.

Thunder Dragon Claw activated.

The guiding metal inside the wooden stake vibrated violently.

The data significantly exceeded the first time.

The third strike.

Yu Tianheng immediately responded with Thunderous Might.

A large amount of lightning struck the three wooden stakes.

Its power remains formidable.

But Dong Jian's eyes flashed with a clear, bright light.

The Force Observation is activated only for a fleeting moment.

He noticed that Yu Tianheng's Thunderclap Soul Power was not flowing evenly from his dantian into his right arm.

Most of the force passes through the shoulder.

They will pause briefly near the right collarbone.

Only then was it forcibly injected into the Dragon Transformation arm.

"Continue."

Yu Tianheng prepared for his fourth strike.

Dong Jian suddenly said:

"The right shoulder is too slow."

Yu Tianheng did not stop.

The Thunder Dragon Claw struck again.

The power appears to be similar to before.

The wooden stake was only half broken.

After the attack is complete.

Yu Tianheng's right fingertips trembled slightly.

The duration was very short.

If we hadn't observed it beforehand.

It's difficult for ordinary people to notice.

"One more time."

Yu Tianheng said.

"Unnecessary."

Li Man has already written down the record.

"The fourth time begins."

"The speed at which the Thunderclap entered the right arm decreased."

"Is it because my Soul Power is insufficient?"

Yu Feng asked from the side.

"No."

Dong Jian said.

"The body is slowing down."

Yu Tianheng's right arm became extremely strong after Dragon Transformation.

The problem is...

The shoulders, collarbone, and meridians were not strengthened in sync with the dragon claws.

Each strong attack.

Thunderclap always pass through relatively vulnerable areas.

One or two times won't have any impact.

Following a series of outbreaks.

The force will first be blocked in the shoulders.

"So what you need isn't a stronger Thunderclap."

Dong Jian said.

"It's to allow the body to deliver the Thunderclap faster."

Yu Tianheng dispelled his Martial Soul.

Move your right shoulder.

"If the body were stronger."

"The Thunderclap can naturally become even stronger."

"Right."

Dong Jian said.

"The order is different."

"Strengthen Thunderclap first."

"His shoulders might give out even sooner."

Yu Tianheng did not refute.

Second place.

Yu Feng.

He needs to complete 24 consecutive turns in the air above the training field.

The speed should not be lower than 80% of the usual speed.

The first twelve times.

The movements of Yu Feng are fluid.

Its wings are extremely flexible in opening and closing each time.

Starting the thirteenth time.

A slight pause occurred at the base of the left wing.

The seventeenth time.

To maintain balance in the air, the right leg changed its angle in advance.

On the twenty-first turn.

The Yu Feng path has been extended by nearly half a zhang (approximately 3.3 meters) compared to the original plan.

The final landing.

He maintained a relaxed expression.

"How about it?"

"The wing bone is fine."

"I'm going to say that, "Yu Feng said.

I didn't ask you.

Li Man looked at Dong Jian.

Dong Jian replied:

The left wing root is slower than the right wing.

"It's not a fractured wing bone."

"The meridians connecting the shoulders and back cannot maintain the same output indefinitely."

Li Man added:

"You made several turns later."

"They're all using their right leg to compensate for the left wing."

Yu Feng subconsciously looked at his legs.

How come I didn't know?

"Because you can complete the action."

Li Man said.

The body will automatically compensate in other areas.

"After a while."

"The wings may not be the first part to get injured."

"It's the waist and right leg."

Yu Feng originally wanted most.

The obvious solution is to increase speed.

However, after testing, it was discovered that...

The speed limit is not determined by the maximum speed cap of Soul Skill.

Rather, it's because the body cannot withstand high-frequency turning for extended periods.

Third place.

Osler.

His test was not for linear speed.

Instead, it consisted of ten short bursts.

Each distance is only fifteen steps.

Take a three-breath break in between.

The first five times.

The speed of the Ghost Leopard Martial Soul barely decreased.

The sixth time began.

There was a slight misalignment between the thigh and waist when exerting force.

The eighth time.

The soles of the feet had already landed first.

The upper body strength caught up half a breath later.

The tenth assault has ended.

Osler still reached the finish line.

But when it stopped, it took two extra steps forward.

"I just can't stop."

He said.

"It's not that it can't be stopped."

Dong Jian answered.

"It's because the body can't keep up with the Martial Soul in the latter half."

The Ghost Leopard Martial Soul erupted with immense power in an instant.

But Osler's muscles and meridians were energized after a series of bursts of energy.

Initially, it was impossible to accelerate, steer, and stop simultaneously.

"So I need stronger legs?"

What's needed is full-body integration.

Li Man said.

"Only strengthen the legs."

"The lower back may have been injured earlier."

Osler frowned.

"It sounds like no one can directly strengthen their strongest area."

"It's not that it can't be done."

Qin Ming said.

"We need to fix the load-bearing structure first."

The fourth test.

Shi Mo and Shi Mo.

Both of them simultaneously Martial Soul Possession.

The body is covered by the Black Tortoise.

Dong Jian does not use Soul Skill.

They used black and white Soul Power to launch impacts at the tortoise shell in different directions in turn.

A direct, heavy blow.

The Shi Brothers remained completely still.

Short Tremor.

The tortoise shell can still be dispersed.

However, when the impact enters the shoulders and waist from the edge of the tortoise shell.

Shi Mo's breathing became noticeably heavier.

After enduring continuous pressure, Shi Mo's left knee sank slightly.

"The tortoise shell is fine."

Dong Jian said.

"It's inside the body."

The Black Tortoise Martial Soul grants extremely strong external defense.

This is actually easier for people to overlook:

The attack failed to shatter the tortoise shell.

This does not mean the impact has completely disappeared.

Some of it will still end up in the internal organs, joints, and spine.

The Shi Brothers used to focus more on making the tortoise shell harder.

What truly needs strengthening is the internal support system.

So there isn't a complete Immortal Herb suitable for us?

Shi Mo asked.

"Uncertain."

Li Man said.

"But even if it's not true."

"Medications that can strengthen bones, internal organs, and joints are more suitable than simply increasing the hardness of the tortoise shell."

All tests are complete.

Five records were left on the wall.

Yu Tianheng:

The Dragon Transformation's limbs are strong.

The shoulder meridians and torso do not provide sufficient support.

Yu Feng:

The flight speed is sufficient.

The wing roots, waist, and legs need to improve flexibility and endurance.

Osler:

High burst damage.

Insufficient coordination between muscles, meridians, and the shift in center of gravity.

Shi Mo, Shi Mo:

Strong outer armor.

Internal support and joint recovery need to be improved.

Ye Lingling's seat remains empty.

Li Man did not fill out the form for her based on her past impressions.

She only wrote at the very top of the record:

Remaining at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Personal confirmation is required.

Dugu Yan also did not undergo drug testing.

Her only task at present is to continue separating the accumulated toxins.

Yu Tianheng finished reading all the records.

Asked:

What about your own problems?

Dong Jian said:

I have many questions.

"The conversion speed between black and white Soul Power is unstable."

"The duration of Force Observation is short."

"Iron-Eating Bone Refinement cannot be continued."

"The fusion technique cannot be reused yet."

Li Man continued:

"The recovery rate of the Green Jade Dragon Bamboo's cores is too low."

Maintaining three Parasitic Bamboo Formation Eye simultaneously will rapidly deplete your mental energy.

"Dragon Bamboo Origin Return" is not an automatic ability.

Even a wrong judgment will result in total loss.

Osler asked:

"Then why did you guys improve the most?"

"Because it fits."

Li Man said.

"Not because we deserve it the most."

"The Ice and Fire Twin Herbs perfectly correspond to Dong Jian's Martial Soul Origin."

"The Aromatic Silk Beauty Green Jade Bamboo and dragon motif."

"You can take it instead."

"The same result may not be achieved."

Yu Tianheng walked up to Dong Jian.

"There's one more question."

What makes you judge my attack?

"Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew enhances both mental and visual alertness."

Dong Jian did not specify the location where the herb grows.

Only the source of the ability is explained.

"I can see the sequence of Soul Power and physical exertion in a short time."

"It doesn't mean you can see through all Soul Skill."

"This doesn't mean the judgment is necessarily correct."

Yu Tianheng said:

"Then let's prove it in real combat."

Qin Ming was originally prepared to stop it.

Dong Jian nodded.

"Test only once."

"The Third Soul Skill cannot be used."

"Why?"

"Your right shoulder has been repeatedly flared up."

Dong Jian said.

"I also forbid the use of the Mountain Shifting."

Yu Tianheng accepted.

The two stood in the center of the training field.

There is no formal Soul Fighting.

Only three contacts were made.

first.

Yu Tianheng's frontal dragon claw.

Dong Jian didn't open his Force Observation.

Black Soul Power sank into his right shoulder.

He took the hit head-on.

The Thunderclap passed through Bear Astral Energy Body Protection.

It makes my arm numb.

Dong Jian took two steps back.

The second time.

Yu Tianheng changed direction before making contact.

The dragon claws shifted from the front to the ribs.

Dong Jian activated his Force Observation in less than a breath.

Observe the changes in the force exerted by the shoulders and waist.

My left leg feels lighter.

The right palm becomes heavier.

Turn your body to the side.

The edge of the palm rests against the dragon's claw.

It's not about blocking it.

Instead, it shifts the direction of the attack outwards.

The third time.

Yu Tianheng deliberately allowed the Thunderclap to gather on his right shoulder ahead of time.

To create the appearance of a direct attack.

The real power, however, erupted from his left leg.

Their bodies moved rapidly closer.

Dong Jian Force Observation an error message.

The judgment was delayed by half a breath.

Only Sinking Body Stance can support it.

Bang!

Dong Jian slid three steps.

Cracks appeared on the stone slab underfoot.

Yu Tianheng stopped.

You'll be fooled by feints.

"Meeting."

Dong Jian answered.

Therefore, records are not the answer.

"It just helps us avoid taking a wrong step."

Yu Tianheng withdrew his Martial Soul.

"I accept the test results."

"But after the medicine was brought back..."

I will decide for myself whether or not to take it.

"That's how it should be."

Li Man put away the notes.

That afternoon.

Qin Ming handed the two of them a jade-green token left behind by Dugu Bo.

We'll depart tomorrow morning.

Only the two of you will go back.

Yu Feng asked:

"Isn't Teacher Qin Ming coming along?"

"I'll stay at the academy."

Qin Ming said.

"This time it's not about Soul Hunting."

"His Majesty Dugu Bo will meet them outside Sunset Forest."

Yu Tianheng looked at Dong Jian.

"Please pass on a message to Yanzi for me."

"What?"

Don't let it be because we're not here.

"The poison was pushed back into the body."

Dong Jian nodded.

"It will be brought to you."

The next day.

It was still dark.

Dong Jian and Li Man left the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

They didn't take away the name of the Immortal Herb that anyone wanted.

Rather, they are problems that have already been exposed in the body.

Want to be stronger.

And what is truly needed.

It's never the same answer.