Qiangu Qingfeng's pupils contracted, a shock surged in his heart, "How is it possible! He actually forcibly assimilated my domain, is this guy really just a Soul Sage?"
As the domain enveloped the entire training room, a piercing chill surged up from his legs...
Helpless, he immediately unleashed his Soul Power, trying to resist the encroaching cold...
The council members witnessing this scene couldn't help but discuss again...
"The Vice Tower Master's domain has been completely suppressed, it's unbelievable."
"Even though he's just at the Soul Sage Level, with seven hundred-thousand-year soul rings, he's actually able to compete with the Vice Tower Master! And even has the advantage!"
"The problem is... how did Elder Xu acquire those hundred-thousand-year soul rings? Our Spirit Pagoda's Spirit Ascension Platform can enhance the age of soul rings, but there's a limit. We've never seen a case of soul rings going from hundred-year, thousand-year to hundred-thousand-year!"
"Wait... look closely, Elder Xu doesn't have any spirit soul! So... his soul rings must have been obtained by killing actual hundred-thousand-year soul beasts!"
"Hiss... it really is true, in this era where soul beasts are almost extinct, Elder Xu somehow managed to hunt so many hundred-thousand-year soul beasts. Is there still a soul beast habitat on the Continent that we don't know about?"
Leng Yaozhu squinted her beautiful eyes and said, "It seems necessary to inquire with Elder Xu. If there's really a soul beast habitat on the Continent that's unexplored..."
If enough soul beasts can be obtained for research, the Spirit Pagoda could attempt artificially breeding soul beasts!
Meanwhile, Qiangu Dongfeng looked at Xu Sheng with a complicated expression, "As expected of Elder Xu from the Sea God's Pavilion, I underestimated you before. But... please be careful next!"
The first soul ring under his feet lit up...
First Soul Skill, Night Assault Sting!
He gripped the Purgatory Halberd tightly, then transformed into a blur, moving with an eerie posture to slash at Xu Sheng...
When the Purgatory Halberd and the Ice Rose Sword collided, the expected outcome did not occur!
The Purgatory Halberd went right through, slashing directly at Xu Sheng...
At that moment, his vision was shrouded in darkness, temporarily blinded...
Yet he didn't force a breakthrough with spiritual power, instead smiling slightly, "Spiritual attack, eh? Quite interesting."
Just then, Qiangu Dongfeng's eyes gleamed, "Good opportunity!"
Having hit him with the first soul skill, escaping its effects in the short term is nearly impossible!
Thus, he had the chance to defeat Xu Sheng now!
With that thought, the third soul ring and second soul ring under his feet lit up consecutively...
Third Soul Skill, Purgatory Rage!
Second Soul Skill, Purgatory Slash!
The former greatly expanded the attack range and power of Purgatory Slash, his most frequently used attack method!
Without hesitation, he tightened his grip on the Purgatory Halberd and swung, a more violent and terrifying purple-black light tore towards the blinded Xu Sheng...
Seeing the attack about to hit Xu Sheng, Leng Yaozhu exclaimed, "Not good! Qiangu Qingfeng's move doesn't hold back; once it hits, it's either death or severe injury!"
She quietly gathered Soul Power, ready to intervene...
But Xu Sheng acted, casually swinging the Ice Rose Sword...
An arc of icy Sword Qi instantly materialized and swept forward...
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As the Sea God Pavilion's Elders pondered upon these words, the expressions changed...
Ya Li's beautiful eyes flickered, "Elder Yuan'en's words seem to make sense. Using this Sea God Pavilion matchmaking event, not only can the students emerge from their shadows, but strengthen ties between them!"
Turbid World nodded thoughtfully, "Yes, though it's surprising Elder Yuan'en just joined the Sea God Pavilion but has closely observed the academy's situation, seems to have put in considerable effort!"
Tang Yinmeng agreed, "Since Elder Yuan'en suggests so, let's discuss hosting the Sea God Pavilion matchmaking event again!"
Seeing this, Long Yeyue frowned but remained silent...
Noticing Long Yeyue's unusual expression, Yun Ming smiled and said, "Elder Long, perhaps you're worrying too much. The Holy Spirit Cult has fled to the Xingluo Empire, we don't need to put too much pressure on the students."
Long Yeyue glanced at him, surprised, "Pavilion Master, do you also support hosting the Sea God Pavilion matchmaking event?"
That's not like Yun Ming's usual demeanor!
Yun Ming merely smiled deeply, not giving a definitive answer...
In the past, he would certainly have rejected this proposal, but since Elder Xu suggested it, consideration was necessary!
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Elsewhere, Gu Yue walked deeper along a dim passage, gradually revealing a wide basin ahead...
She took a deep breath and stepped in, instantly feeling an aura of desolation rushing from all directions...
It was as if numerous true dragons were roaring beside her ears...
But these were mere illusions; within the basin, visible were only dragon clan skeletons emitting faint energy...
This brought a complex expression to Gu Yue's beautiful eyes...
"Heavens, why such injustice, to treat my dragon clan this way!"
Evidently possessing a powerful bloodline like hers, yet all fallen within this small Dragon Tomb!
As the Silver Dragon King, her heart was pierced!
Yet despite this, she didn't forget the purpose of her visit...
Gathering her emotions, she walked unperturbed past the skeletons, towards the depths...
After roughly ten minutes, Gu Yue arrived at another vast valley...
Blocking her path was a Mountain Dragon King skeleton hundreds of meters in size, though devoid of flesh, the pressure still daunting!
Feeling in detail, Gu Yue's mind suddenly echoed a buzzing sound, as though something was calling her...
Gu Yue's face lit up, instantly focusing on the collapsed ground behind the Mountain Dragon King, "Found it, is it below here?"
Thinking this, she unleashed Soul Power, maneuvering through the Mountain Dragon King's bones, then in the air conjured multiple fireballs, blasting at the ground below...
"Boom boom boom!!"
Amidst the explosive sound, the ground further collapsed, sending Gu Yue plummeting into the darkness below...
Standing up from the ground, she saw what lay before her, a dragon soul radiating colorful light!!
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