Chapter 23: Challenging a Water Attribute Spirit Master

During the six-month long cross-level special training, Yan, Xie Yue and Hu Liena all demonstrated impressive strength.

The three of them experienced countless challenges in this special training, but they persevered every time. Regardless of win or loss, they grew from each time.

However, unlike the brother and sister, Yan did not fully display his true strength, because he had never used his flaming wings.

However, even without using the external soul bone, Yan still successfully defeated many opponents at the Soul King level with his superb control of the elements of fire and earth.

During these six months, Lin Zhendong, as a mentor, spent every day with Yan and others.

He deeply felt the tremendous changes in Yan.

Yan's character is becoming more and more stable. No matter what challenges he faces, he can keep a cool head, be neither arrogant nor impatient, and calmly formulate strategies, attack and counterattack.

Lin Zhendong felt deeply gratified to see Yan's growth and progress.

He truly admired Yan's talent and hard work, so after the special training, he stopped him and wanted to have a more in-depth communication with him.

Yan followed behind Lin Zhendong, and the two chatted as they walked.

Lin Zhendong said:

"In the past six months, the three of you have performed well and your strength has improved a lot, especially you."

"Teacher Lin, we have to thank you for formulating a cross-level special training plan for us and arranging various types of opponents for us to help us improve."

Yan responded modestly.

Lin Zhendong chuckled.

"Well, don't be so modest. You have really changed, and I am glad that you can put all your energy into cultivation."

Yan smiled awkwardly, knowing what Lin Zhendong was referring to.

Before, the fact that Yan had a crush on Hu Liena was known to everyone in the entire Spirit Hall Academy.

Hu Liena was regarded by Bibi Dong as the future successor. She was arrogant and naturally disdained to pay attention to Yan.

But in the past six months, Yan has subverted his previous image. He didn't care about Hu Liena at all and focused all his energy on training.

"Teacher Lin, I was ignorant before, and I made you laugh. I will continue to work hard to practice and improve my strength in the future."

"That's right. You have a top-level ancient beast spirit and the dual attributes of fire and earth. You are the most talented young man in the Spirit Hall's golden generation. As long as you practice hard, your future achievements will be immeasurable."

"Well, Mr. Lin, I will keep your teachings in mind."

Lin Zhendong nodded with satisfaction and suddenly slowed down his pace.

"I heard that you obtained an external soul bone?"

Yan was stunned for a moment, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Teacher Lin, it turns out you already knew it."

"Yes, I knew it the day after you returned to the academy. I didn't expect that you never used it during the six months of special training. I heard that it was a pair of wings?"

"Yeah. I call it the Flaming Wings."

Yan guessed in his heart that it should be Bibi Dong who told Lin Zhendong, but it didn't matter anymore.

Lin Zhendong continued:

"With your current combat skills, combined with your flying ability, you are no less capable than any Soul King-level soul master."

Lin Zhendong's affirmation gave Yan a great boost of confidence. He wanted to know what kind of training would take place next.

"By the way, Mr. Lin, will you arrange other types of special training for us?"

Lin Zhendong nodded and replied:
"Now it's time to test the results of your special training. You will face more brutal and realistic challenges."

"What kind of challenge will that be?" Yan asked curiously. Lin Zhendong stroked his gray beard and smiled slightly.

"I also cannot predict what kind of opponents you will face, because your opponents come from all corners of the world, and they have only one goal, which is to prove their strength through the fighting spirit competition."

Yan instantly understood what Lin Zhendong meant.

"Teacher Lin, do you want to take us to the fighting spirit arena to participate in the fighting spirit competition?"

"Yes. Only in the fighting arena can you show your true strength without any scruples. It is also the best place for you to accumulate combat experience and hone yourself."

After listening to Lin Zhendong's explanation, Yan felt excited.

As a reborn person, he is well aware of the rules and cruelty of the fighting arena.

There are one-on-one, two-on-two and team battles in the fighting spirit competition. No matter which one, it is full of unknowns and dangers, and is more challenging.

"Teacher, then the three of us should still be together?"

Lin Zhendong shook his head slightly.

"No, the three of you are too conspicuous together. I will separate you. This is a good opportunity to let the three of you compete with each other."

"Separate? You mean, different teachers will take the three of us to different fighting arenas?"

"Yes."

Yan said excitedly:

"Teacher Lin, when does the new training start?"

"Don't be anxious yet. You three are the future hope of Spirit Hall, and you cannot afford to lose anything. I will report to the Pope and then make a decision."

Yan thought that this was a great opportunity.

"Teacher Lin, if possible, I would like to invite Elder Ju to go with me. It just so happens that I have a lot of things I want to ask him."

"Elder Ju?"

Hearing Yan's suggestion, Lin Zhendong frowned slightly.

In his impression, Yue Guan was a person with a weird personality and was difficult to approach.

What's more, as Bibi Dong's confidant, Yue Guan is often busy carrying out various tasks. It may not be easy to ask him to come out.

"I'm afraid it's not possible to invite Elder Ju to come along?"

"Teacher Lin, don't worry. I will go to see Elder Ju in person, and I believe he will agree."

Seeing Yan's confident look, Lin Zhendong's doubts were slightly dispelled.

He nodded, tacitly agreeing to Yan's proposal.

"Since you are so confident, then go ahead and give it a try. However, I want to remind you that your martial soul is of the fire attribute, so in the fighting spirit field, you should try to challenge those water attribute soul masters whose attributes are incompatible with yours. Doing so will not only increase your actual combat experience, but also help you improve your fire attribute ability."

"Yes. Teacher Lin, thank you for your advice."

Lin Zhendong then reminded:
"On the Pan-Continent, the place where the most water-attributed spirit masters appear is Tianshui City in the northeast of the Tiandou Empire. There is a large fighting spirit arena in the main city of Tokes Province, which is next to Tianshui City. It is called the Tokes Great Fighting Spirit Arena. You may encounter many powerful water-attributed spirit masters there."

"Okay. Teacher, I remember it."

Yan became even more excited.

He knew that the Sunset Forest was just east of Tiandou City, and in the same direction as the Toks Arena, so he could just stop by.

After Lin Zhendong left, Yan did not return to the academy, but went straight to Yue Guan's mansion.

(End of this chapter)