"Oslo, Martial Soul: Black Panther. Level 29 Peak Agility-Attack System Grand Spirit Master."
As soon as he finished speaking, Oslo, who possessed the features of a delicate woman, underwent his Black Panther Martial Soul possession.
There weren't many drastic changes; his hair simply turned black, his face grew slightly pale, and his pupils narrowed into two vertical slits.
Two yellow spirit rings rose around him.
"Zhao Liuyun, just turned eleven. Martial Soul: Moonlit Lotus. Level 25 Control System Grand Spirit Master." Zhao Liuyun deliberately pointed out his age, something usually unnecessary in a formal duel.
Likewise, two yellow spirit rings rose from beneath his feet.
"Hiss—"
A collective, stifled gasp echoed from the surroundings. Even Qin Ming, who had been watching silently from the side, looked visibly moved.
To have reached such a level of cultivation at this age—no wonder Dugu Yan was worried that Ye Lingling was being swindled.
With a large, moon-white flower floating in his hand amidst a lingering pale purple mist, Zhao Liuyun lightly beckoned with his hand.
"Come!"
At the same time, he activated [Extreme Reflex].
He was confident he could instantly defeat even Yu Tianheng, but against an Agility-Attack system Spirit Master known for speed, it never hurt to be a little more cautious.
Oslo's eyelids twitched, and a sudden chill inexplicable crept up his spine.
His intuition told him that he was about to have a very bad day.
But how could he cower before the fight even started?
Fixing his attitude, his first spirit ring suddenly flared. His claws abruptly lengthened, and his figure shot out like lightning, lunging straight for Zhao Liuyun.
It was impossible to tell what spirit skill it was.
Of course, that wasn't important.
"First Spirit Skill: Stopping Hostilities."
Zhao Liuyun remained unhurried, his own first spirit ring lighting up.
A ring of pale purple light rippled outward, expanding in a fan shape.
When facing an encroaching enemy, Zhao Liuyun had grown accustomed to this method.
Control them for a split second, and then, while the opponent's mind was momentarily dazed, let the rest of the Dream-Making energy swarm over them.
Thump!
Drowsiness surged into his mind like a tide. Oslo's forward momentum vanished instantly; his eyes snapped shut, his Martial Soul possession dissolved, and his soul power fluctuations came to a dead halt.
Following his original momentum, he tumbled sideways and fell, landing right at Zhao Liuyun's feet.
The fall wasn't heavy; after a little treatment from Ye Lingling, he would be back to normal.
Looking down at the effeminate youth collapsed at his feet, Zhao Liuyun held the flower in his right hand while placing his left hand behind his back. He said softly, "It seems you're still a bit lacking."
"..."
The field fell into a silence so profound that one could hear a pin drop.
Ye Lingling clenched her hands, her eyes sparkling with excitement—
So cool!
Zhao Liuyun looked up and scanned the group, smiling composedly. "Is there anyone else who wishes to try? Even if it's a challenge across ranks, I am happy to oblige."
Yu Tianheng maintained a cold, aloof posture and remained silent.
As a Spirit Elder fighting a Grand Spirit Master, winning would just be bullying.
More importantly, he couldn't understand this bizarre technique. If he were to suffer an accidental defeat, wouldn't he lose all face?
"What a formidable little brother!" Dugu Yan exclaimed repeatedly.
"Panther? Panther?" Another handsome young man of average features tapped Oslo twice, checking his breathing. "Is he asleep?"
"Wake up!"
Oslo opened his eyes blearily, shook his head, and instantly snapped awake.
Realizing he had suffered a crushing defeat in front of everyone, a flash of embarrassment crossed his face.
"Mental power?" As a peak Spirit King, Qin Ming could barely discern some clues based on that fluid, precise control.
"Was that... mental power you used just now?"
Zhao Liuyun didn't answer his question directly, only offering a polite smile.
"Hello, Teacher. Sorry for the intrusion."
"You are a powerful Control System Spirit Master, and a probationary Guest Elder of the Ye family... I wonder if you have joined a high-level academy?"
Mental power spirit skills were difficult to guard against. Qin Ming saw the value this skill would have in the Spirit Master Tournament.
"I am a student of Blue Sunshine Academy. Thanks to the high regard of my teachers, I have already been selected for the academy's battle team."
Jewel Martial Souls had high adaptability but weren't specialized in anything. Zhao Liuyun, as a pure mental-attribute Spirit Master, was naturally the new core of the team.
Compared to the original lineup of seven Jewel Martial Souls, the formation needed modification, but that was Shi Nian's responsibility.
Seeing that Qin Ming seemed inclined to recruit him, Zhao Liuyun assumed Qin Ming might bring up Shrek just as Grandmaster and Flender did, so he cut off the topic in advance.
"A pity~" Qin Ming sighed softly.
"I heard from Lingling that you were invited to the academy to play. Do you want to watch their daily training?"
"Am I allowed to watch?" Zhao Liuyun asked in surprise.
"The Heaven Dou Imperial Academy team is guaranteed a spot in the finals; basic training isn't exactly a secret," Qin Ming said with a smile.
It wasn't until he saw the content of their training that Zhao Liuyun had a sudden realization—
"Running, huh~"
Damn, classic!
As expected of someone from Shrek.
Before Grandmaster went to Shrek, he ran around the village.
After Grandmaster went to Shrek, a group of people ran while carrying heavy rocks.
Later, while training the Heaven Dou Empire's Spirit Master army, this primitive physical toil evolved into enduring intense spiritual pressure and weighted fields.
Ten thousand years later, Huo Yuhao was still running while carrying iron chains.
Why can't they get away from running?
A hint of pride crossed Qin Ming's face. "How does it compare to Blue Sunshine Academy?"
"Emphasis on the basics is naturally excellent. As expected of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy." Zhao Liuyun smiled slightly, too lazy to mock.
Training at Blue Sunshine Academy was more focused on specialization.
Agility-Attack systems practiced speed, Power-Attack systems practiced strength, Battle Spirit Masters refined their timing, and Control systems mastered rhythm and battlefield management.
Not to mention the seven Jewel Martial Souls; mental-attribute Spirit Masters naturally tempered their mental power every day.
What's the point of just having high endurance? Does a match ever last for an hour?
It did indeed make the cultivation speed slightly faster, but couldn't other methods consume physical energy too?
Zhao Liuyun thought of Shrek's classic teaching at the Great Spirit Arena.
All members of the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy team eventually became Silver-level fighters. They must have had plenty of real combat in the arena, so their battle experience was surely rich.
This was probably the only commendable thing about Shrek—
Real combat truly increases battle strength.
But shouldn't that be a talent geniuses are supposed to have anyway?
Seeing Ye Lingling training with such zest—and since there was nothing wrong with a Support System practicing physical stamina—Zhao Liuyun naturally didn't meddle.
After standing and watching the training for a while, he bid farewell to Ye Lingling and her teammates and left the academy directly.
The time was ripe. However, regarding the visit to the Dugu residence, he first needed to consult with the Head of the family.
As a Guest Elder of the Ye family, Zhao Liuyun could not act arbitrarily.
Since he received resources and support, he had to pay the price of a little bit of his freedom.
This was the way of the world.
Once his strength grew and he gained the right to speak in the future, he would naturally regain his freedom.
When the weekend arrived, Zhao Liuyun sought out the Family Head, Ye Ren.
"You want to visit His Excellency, the Jade Phosphor?" Ye Ren's brow furrowed deeply.
How old are you, little thing? Do you know what you're saying?
Dugu Bo is immune to both persuasion and threats, narrow-minded, and ruthless. He has wiped out more than one clan...
In the Heaven Dou Empire, his name alone could stop a child from crying at night.
A figure like Shi Nian is nothing but an ant before him.
Which family doesn't avoid him like the plague?
Even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect wouldn't go out of their way to provoke him.
And you want to walk right up to his door...
"Do you know exactly how dangerous he is? You should know that even my Ye family wouldn't dare offend him in the slightest," Ye Ren said bluntly.
"Family Head, I understand. But I saw something in Dugu Yan." Zhao Liuyun's eyes flickered with a hint of excitement.
Ye Ren said calmly, "I know they are afflicted by poison, and the poisoning is extremely deep!"
Dugu Bo is a Guest Elder of the Empire. Although he doesn't appear often, Ye Ren has met him several times.
The Ye family has practiced medicine for generations; the art of diagnosis is in their very marrow. How could they not see it?
What Title Douluo would have a withered face and sunken cheeks?
It's just that the poison is incurable. The Ye family didn't dare point it out and could only pretend to be ignorant.
"The Family Head knows I obtained a Poison Dao inheritance. I can cure the poison!" Zhao Liuyun's eyes were bright, and his tone was firm.
Ye Ren's fingers suddenly tightened. The patterns on the chair's armrest pressed deep into his palm, and the book in his hand wrinkled slightly.
He was silent for a long time before saying in a heavy voice:
"If you insist on going, go quietly. You must not use the Ye family name, and certainly do not call yourself a Guest Elder of the Ye family."
If he truly cured it, the Ye family might gain some prestige.
But the Ye family's development was stable, and their priority was the inheritance of the Nine-Hearted Begonia. Why would they need to borrow the fierce reputation of the Poison Douluo?
The profit was thin while the risk was high. For the sake of the family inheritance, the Ye family must not step into these muddy waters.
Ye Ren sighed.
How had he not noticed before that this kid was so bold?
"Have you... truly thought this through?"
Zhao Liuyun bowed and replied, "I understand the family's difficulties. I will go secretly on my own; I will never implicate the family."
"I wasn't talking about that." Ye Ren shook his head.
A gentle smile appeared on the corner of Zhao Liuyun's mouth. "If the treatment is successful, then I can become His Excellency's disciple."
"I will still be a probationary Guest Elder of the Ye family, and I will still remember the family's kindness."
"If I am unfortunate enough to die, then it was just my own arrogance and I brought it upon myself."
"While Sister Lingling hasn't truly fallen for me yet, you and the Madam can choose a better match for her."
"Your mind is set?" Ye Ren's gaze was profound.
"My mind is set!" Zhao Liuyun spoke with utter resolution, as if he were gallantly heading to his death.
If he didn't know about the Well of Ice and Fire, he wouldn't dare to gamble.
But there are no "ifs" in this world.
Ye Ren slowly closed his eyes. "Go then."
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