"This is Gravity Control."
Feeling the sudden increase in weight, Tang San's expression changed slightly. Even he didn't know his master possessed this skill.
Within this gravity field, not only were their movements restricted, but the growth rate of his Blue Silver Grass was also drastically slowed.
Most importantly, the Martial Soul Fusion Skill of Shi Mò and Shi Mó was interrupted.
Without the powerful defense of the Black Turtle to buy time, they had no power to resist Lin Mu and couldn't even last a minute.
Lin Mu gave them no chance to recover. He suddenly unleashed a surge of soul power that forcibly shattered the crystallized Blue Silver Grass binding him.
Immediately afterward, he flashed, instantly appearing in front of Oslo.
Oslo's expression changed drastically. Without thinking, he immediately activated his third soul ring.
"Third Soul Skill: Leopard Shadow Doppelganger!"
Suddenly, a leopard-shaped shadow separated from Oslo's body, crashing toward Lin Mu in an attempt to hold him off for a moment.
However, Lin Mu made no attempt to dodge the phantom beast. He unleashed a powerful punch, shattering it into countless specks of light that vanished without a trace.
Seeing his Third Soul Skill crumble like paper, Oslo was filled with disbelief.
Before he could recover, Lin Mu had already kicked him away.
At that moment, Ye Lingling was healing Yu Feng when she heard a thud, and Oslo landed right beside him.
Then, a soft white light from the Nine Heart Begonia in her hand entered Oslo's body.
The Nine Heart Begonia was a group healing ability, and since her martial soul had evolved, its healing power had greatly increased, leaving no hidden injuries.
Qian Renxue, who was observing from the sidelines, thought to herself, 'Is this guy just itching to beat up the Royal Fighting Team under some pretext?'
Based on her understanding of Lin Mu, she couldn't rule out this possibility.
After all, with Ye Lingling, a Nine Heart Begonia Soul Master, present, there was no need to worry about the safety of the team members.
Under Lin Mu's "encouragement," they would naturally feel the pressure and train even harder, while Lin Mu could stretch his muscles and bones. It was a win-win situation.
Her gaze shifted. Yu Tianheng had already rushed in front of Lin Mu, his fourth soul ring suddenly lighting up.
"Blue Lightning Dragon Strike!"
Brilliant blue lightning erupted from Yu Tianheng's body, quickly condensing into a small blue lightning dragon that attacked Lin Mu.
Compared to Oslo's shadow clone, Yu Tianheng's Fourth Soul Skill was clearly much stronger; the dragon's destructive power was at least three times that of the Leopard Shadow.
Under his control, the lightning dragon seemed to be equipped with a tracking device, giving Lin Mu no chance to dodge.
In response, Lin Mu also threw a punch. But unlike last time, his fist was wrapped in Qilin Fire.
BOOM!!
With a deafening roar, lightning and flames intertwined. The powerful impact of the explosion sent Yu Tianheng flying more than ten meters, while Lin Mu remained completely unmoved.
Then, before Yu Tianheng could regain his balance, Lin Mu appeared and delivered a powerful kick, sending him flying to land precisely next to Oslo.
With three main fighters down, Tang San's Blue Silver Grass alone was insufficient to restrain Lin Mu.
Lin Mu moved through the training ground, delivering the remaining members one by one to Ye Lingling, arranging them in a perfectly neat row.
Having personally experienced it, Zhu Zhuqing realized Lin Mu's power was far beyond her capabilities; a single casual attack had nearly made her faint.
Even Tang San, as his direct disciple, was not spared.
However, Tang San possessed the Eight Spider Lances, and his physical strength was even greater than Yu Tianheng's, making him the least injured among them.
Seeing the group lying in disarray before her, Qian Renxue's lips twitched slightly.
Fortunately, she hadn't opposed Lin Mu earlier; otherwise, she would have certainly received a beating. Just thinking about that scene sent shivers down her spine.
After some treatment, everyone had almost fully recovered and gradually stood up.
Tang San walked up to Lin Mu and respectfully said, "Master, your strength far surpasses ours. It's unrealistic for us to last three minutes in direct combat."
He had thought they could put up a fight with tactics, but he hadn't expected to be so easily dismantled.
Yu Tianheng and the others nodded, their eyes filled with awe and a hint of fear as they looked at Lin Mu.
Lin Mu had already devised a plan for this. He said calmly, "The third stage won't be that simple. Besides combat training, there will also be regular physical conditioning."
"Regular conditioning?"
"Just now, you all experienced triple gravity. For the next period, besides one combat session per day, you'll train your bodies under this pressure."
Lin Mu knew very well that the pressure of being beaten alone wouldn't have a positive effect and might even have negative consequences on their morale. Only by giving them a method to overcome the gap could this pressure be transformed into motivation.
Hearing this arrangement, Tang San's eyes lit up, and he said admiringly, "Master, so everything was in your plan! Under this kind of environment, our cultivation speed will definitely be much faster."
"That's right. Once you adapt to triple gravity, your physique and speed will be strengthened significantly," Lin Mu nodded slightly, his tone confident.
Yu Tianheng and the others suddenly understood, their eyes gradually turning to reverence. Teacher Lin Mu was so considerate of them; he was practically their second parent.
Next, under Lin Mu's supervision, everyone quickly began training.
Even Qian Renxue came to Lin Mu's side, sat cross-legged, and entered a meditative state under the gravity field.
The Extreme North.
Meanwhile, the Shrek Academy group had already entered the frozen lands of the Far North to prepare for Ma Hongjun's third spirit ring acquisition.
Yu Xiaogang had gone to great lengths to help Ma Hongjun transform into a true Fire Phoenix Soul Master, mobilizing almost all of Shrek Academy's top experts.
On the journey, Liu Erlong deliberately approached Yu Xiaogang, her eyes filled with infatuation. "Xiaogang, are you tired? Do you need to rest?"
"I'm fine. Don't waste time."
Due to the bitter cold weather, Yu Xiaogang didn't avoid Liu Erlong as usual but instead stood close to her, effectively using her as a heater.
Seeing the two so close, a trace of sadness flashed in Flender's eyes, disappearing in an instant.
In his view, Xiaogang and Erlong being together would be a happy ending for lovers, and he should bless them.
At this moment, Qin Ming stepped forward and asked, "Grandmaster, are you really planning to let Ma Hongjun absorb an Ice-attribute soul ring? Won't this cause an attribute conflict with his Fire Phoenix?"
"Qin Ming, your knowledge is still shallow, so it's normal that you don't understand. Hongjun's Evil Fire stems from an incomplete mutation; the flames are too violent and mixed with impurities."
After a brief pause, Yu Xiaogang placed his hands behind his back. His eyes blazing with confidence, he said with absolute certainty, "Only by absorbing an Ice-attribute soul ring, using pure cold energy to cleanse and neutralize the heat, can the impurities be removed, preserving the purest Phoenix Fire and completing a true rebirth!"
"According to my research, twenty kilometers ahead lies the habitat of the Frost Ice Phoenix. Legend has it that the Frost Ice Phoenix contains part of the ancient Ice Phoenix's bloodline, making it perfectly compatible with Hongjun."