As Fang Yang gave the order, the six of them cooperated tacitly, forming a battle formation and cautiously advancing towards the mixed zone.
Everyone's Spirit had been quietly released, and spirit power circulated through their Meridians, ready to respond to any sudden situation.
The true test of the Intermediate Spirit Ascension Platform during the riot period had just begun.
This mixed zone was the habitat of thousand-year Spirit Beasts and ten-thousand-year Spirit Beasts, completely different from the outer zone.
The Spirit Beasts here were not only stronger but also possessed a strong sense of territory; each powerful Spirit Beast occupied its own exclusive Domain.
Therefore, although individual combat power far exceeded that of the outer zone, the distribution density was actually lower, making each encounter more dangerous.
Fang Yang and Gu Yue simultaneously unleashed their mental force, meticulously scouting for any movement around them.
Just then, Fang Yang suddenly warned in a deep voice, "Be careful, a Spirit Beast is approaching!"
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately entered battle mode, their spirit power poised to strike.
A black shadow was seen darting through the bushes, creating a rustling sound.
Soon, the Spirit Beast's figure clearly appeared in everyone's sight.
It was a large baboon, about 1.5 meters tall, covered in tough, brownish-yellow fur that gleamed with a metallic luster in the sunlight.
Its brown eyes flickered with ferocity, its unusually long arms hung down to its knees, and its sharp claws could easily tear through tree trunks.
Its brown eyes flickered with ferocity, its unusually long arms hung down to its knees, and its sharp claws could easily tear through tree trunks.
Most alarming were its exposed canine teeth, sharp as blades, which, combined with the brutal glint in its eyes, exuded a chilling deterrent.
"Be careful, this is a thousand-year Wind Baboon; it can release Wind Blade!" Gu Yue suddenly shouted a warning.
Before her words fully landed, three more thousand-year wild Wind Baboons leaped out from the bushes, surrounding the group.
The four Wind Baboons simultaneously opened their gaping mouths, and the wind elements in the air began to gather frantically.
Fang Yang looked at these four thousand-year Wind Baboons and couldn't help but think of the God-Slaying Wind Baboon.
Ten thousand years ago, the Spirit Ice Douluo, also known as the God of Emotion Huo Yuhao, was almost solo-killed by a ten-year cultivation Wind Baboon!
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"
Streaks of cyan Wind Blade tore through the air, creating whistling sounds.
Seeing this, Tang Wulin's eyes flashed with brilliance, and the third purple spirit ring behind him suddenly lit up.
Third Spirit Ability: "Blue Silver Prison!"
Countless Blue Silver Grass surged wildly from the ground, forming resilient vine barriers.
Amidst the clanging sounds of impact, all the Wind Blade released by the thousand-year Wind Baboons were blocked.
At the same time, thick Blue Silver Grass suddenly shot out from beneath the feet of the four thousand-year Wind Baboons, temporarily trapping them.
"Attack!" Xie Xie and Zhang Yangzi launched their attacks simultaneously.
First Spirit Ability: "Light Dragon Dagger!"
Xie Xie's first yellow spirit ring behind him lit up, and the Light Dragon Dagger in his hand drew a golden light blade, directly striking the Wind Baboon on the left.
Zhang Yangzi was not to be outdone; his Dark Illusion Demon Eagle Spirit possessed him, and his second yellow spirit ring behind him lit up.
Second Spirit Ability: "Eagle Strikes the Sky!"
The phantom of the Dark Illusion Demon Eagle soared into the sky, stirring up a storm, and blasted towards another thousand-year Wind Baboon.
Wang Jinxi's Bone Dragon King Spirit instantly possessed him; he let out a low Dragon roar, and his first yellow spirit ring behind him lit up.
First Spirit Ability: "Bone Dragon Claw!"
Wang Jinxi's arm instantly swelled and deformed, transforming into a giant Bone Dragon's claw.
Carrying a chilling aura of darkness and poison, it fiercely clawed at the thousand-year Wind Baboon controlled by Tang Wulin.
"Leave the last one to me."
Gu Yue said softly, a blue light already condensed in her hand, and the surrounding temperature plummeted.
Fang Yang nodded slightly, but his mental force always enveloped the surroundings, guarding against the sudden appearance of other Spirit Beasts or Spirit Masters.
In this perilous mixed zone, new threats could emerge at any moment…
Inside the Spirit Transfer Pagoda's room, Spirit Transfer Tower Staff observed the performance of Fang Yang and the other six through the screen.
"Not bad, they dealt with four thousand-year Wind Baboons so easily," Spirit Transfer Tower Staff exclaimed, "Their cooperation is quite seamless."
Wu Changkong stood by, his gaze never leaving the screen.
More than three months of training on the Spirit Ascension Platform had indeed not been in vain, greatly enhancing their practical combat abilities.
The strength of a Spirit Master depended not only on cultivation and Spirit Abilities but also on how much power they could exert in actual combat.
Many Spirit Masters had decent talent, but lacked sufficient combat experience, and once a battle occurred, they couldn't unleash their full potential.
What Wu Changkong was doing now was laying a solid foundation for the Zero Class students.
To enrich their combat experience, enabling them to unleash one hundred and twenty percent of their combat power in battle.
In his own words, the purpose of a Spirit Master was always to fight, not to be a display.
Moreover, progress was most easily made in battle.
As the battle dust settled, four dense clusters of purple spiritual power condensed above the corpses of the Wind Baboons.
"Everyone, rest here now, recover your spirit power, and absorb the spiritual power of the Wind Baboons."
Fang Yang looked at everyone and said, "I will act as Protector."
"Fang Yang, you absorb it too; I'll be the Protector." Gu Yue suddenly spoke.
Upon hearing this, Fang Yang stepped forward and gently took Gu Yue's delicate hand, saying warmly, "Okay, call me immediately if anything happens."
"Mm."
Gu Yue nodded in response, a hint of tenderness flashing in her eyes.
Just like that, the five formed a circle, sitting cross-legged on the spot, while Gu Yue stood beside Fang Yang.
Dense purple spiritual power swirled around Fang Yang and the others, and this spiritual power was being absorbed by them at a visible rate.
These purple spiritual powers fully demonstrated that the thousand-year Wind Baboon's spiritual power was much richer than that of ordinary Spirit Beasts.
After a period of time in the Intermediate Spirit Ascension Platform…
"My first Soul Spirit has evolved; it's now thousand-year cultivation!" Tang Wulin was the first to open his eyes, exclaiming excitedly.
Xie Xie immediately followed, "My Soul Spirit has also evolved!"
Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi, who woke up next, also showed joy; their Soul Spirits had all improved.
Fang Yang slowly opened his eyes and said faintly, "My thousand-year Soul Spirit is still a bit short."
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded understandingly.
They knew that with Fang Yang's strength, he naturally needed more spiritual power from Spirit Beasts.
After everyone finished absorbing, Fang Yang softly said, "Gu Yue, you've worked hard."
Gu Yue gently shook her head, "Fang Yang, I'm fine."
"Gu Yue, you should rest for a bit." Fang Yang said with concern.
"Okay."
A hint of cunning flashed in Gu Yue's eyes, "But, I want to rest in your arms."
Fang Yang smiled slightly, understandingly sat cross-legged, and Gu Yue naturally nestled into his embrace, quickly relaxing.
Fang Yang gently held her, but his gaze remained vigilant, scanning the surroundings to ensure the team's safety.
As for Tang Wulin and the others, they had no objections; they knew that Gu Yue had just acted as their Protector, and now it was their turn to guard, so they naturally paid full attention to their surroundings.
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