Heaven Dou City, the Crown Prince's Estate.
In the back garden, Qian Renxue was dressed in a pure, golden silk gown, sitting quietly in a pavilion. Her graceful posture was like a stunning painting, serene and holy.
Her waist was as slender as a willow leaf. Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the pavilion, casting a soft glow on her exquisite face.
"Since the last time my Martial Soul resonated, my Sacred Power seems to have undergone some changes," Qian Renxue gently brushed aside a strand of hair that had fallen across her cheek, then slowly opened her palm. A faint golden light emanated from her palm, but unlike before the fusion, this golden energy contained the dark energy she had absorbed from Cheng Xiao.
Even though they were two opposing types of energy, they didn't repel each other during the fusion process.
Qian Renxue could even clearly feel that her Sacred Power seemed very willing to be close to Cheng Xiao's dark energy, as if they were encountering kin. But could the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul have kin? She didn't know.
Even if there were kin, shouldn't Cheng Xiao's Martial Soul at least be an angel? But his Martial Soul had nothing to do with angels at all! What kind of angel Martial Soul could summon the dead to fight? If it weren't for the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul's resonance with his Martial Soul, Qian Renxue would have even thought he was a fallen one, cultivating through evil methods.
After all, the ability to summon the dead to fight for oneself didn't seem like something a good person would possess. But from the Six-Winged Angel's resonance, Cheng Xiao wasn't a fallen one, and his Martial Soul should have some connection to the Six-Winged Angel. As for what the connection was, Qian Renxue couldn't guess at all.
"Forget it, I won't think about it anymore." Qian Renxue shook her head slightly, a coldness gradually appearing on her exquisite face. "Uncle Yu Long, you will stay with Cheng Xiao during this time. Previously in the Star Dou Great Forest, that woman's subordinate, Chrysanthemum Douluo, had already found him and took him as a disciple. I suspect that woman is playing a very big game."
"Cheng Xiao is currently weak and can't cause any trouble. Before he firmly chooses a side, he's still useful to me. Furthermore, that woman probably doesn't know his abilities yet. Heaven Dou City appears calm on the surface, but it's actually full of hidden dangers. If he encounters any danger, you can help him immediately and, by the way, bring him into our camp."
"Yes, Young Master."
A steady voice slowly came from a middle-aged man holding a long spear, who appeared in front of Qian Renxue and respectfully bowed.
"Alright, go now. Don't wander around unless necessary. Your identities must be kept secret." Qian Renxue said.
"I understand, Young Master." Snake Lance Douluo Yu Long nodded and then disappeared into the back garden.
After Snake Lance Douluo left, Qian Renxue sighed softly, as if temporarily casting aside the turmoil in her heart. She looked up, and the dazzling sun hung high in the sky, the blinding light making her squint.
A slender hand slowly reached out, like an elegant butterfly dancing in the air. Then, her five fingers spread open, as if to grasp all the scorching sunlight in her palm.
Sunlight filtered through the gaps between her fingers, casting dappled shadows that danced across her jade-like, crystal-clear face, enhancing her aura of purity.
"Cheng Xiao, are you destined to be my downfall, or my destiny?" Qian Renxue murmured softly, her voice carried away by the gentle breeze, tinged with a hint of confusion.
Several months later, Sylvester City, Sylvester Great Soul Arena.
"Let us congratulate the Royal Sky Team on their victory in this team soul battle!" The emcee, dressed in a tuxedo, had a slightly hoarse voice. After all, the Royal Sky Team hadn't just defeated any ordinary team; they had defeated the notorious Fierce God Team, known for their ruthlessness!
Yet, today, he had witnessed a one-sided massacre. That's right, a one-sided massacre!
One of the Royal Sky Team members possessed the ability to control Soul Beasts. From the very beginning of the match, the Fierce God Team found themselves facing the slaughter of over a dozen shadowy Soul Beasts. There was no suspense; the Fierce God Team was instantly annihilated!
No one had anticipated that the Royal Sky Team, at just over thirty ranks, would possess such a powerful weapon. The ability to control Soul Beast shadows allowed them to directly challenge the formidable Fierce God Team, who were famous in the Sylvester Great Soul Arena, and they had succeeded.
The moment the Shadow Soldiers, including the Three-Eyed Demon Ape, appeared, the Fierce God Team suffered a devastating mental pressure. This was followed by a brutal feast of slaughter at the hands of the Shadow Soldiers, the Ghost Tiger, the Fang, and the Man-Faced Demon Spider.
The Fierce God Team probably never imagined that they, who had gained power by slaughtering Soul Beasts, would one day be killed by a group of Soul Beasts, and in the Sylvester Great Soul Arena, no less. There was no mourning for them, only a wave of cheers.
From the moment they slaughtered Soul Masters, the Fierce God Team had already lost their so-called human rights. So today, no one cared that they were killed.
Several months of academy life had instilled good habits in Cheng Xiao. He would voluntarily train his body in the morning, study theoretical knowledge in the morning, go to the simulated training ground to practice in the afternoon, and participate in soul battles with the Royal Sky Team in the evening. Occasionally, he would go to Heaven Dou City with the Royal Sky Team to eat some delicious food, making his academy life very clear.
Of course, Cheng Xiao had also thought about taking the token Qian Renxue gave him to the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, but after some thought, he gave up. He didn't know what he could do by going to her in the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace; this thought was entirely due to the influence of Sacred Power, a throbbing feeling that came from the Martial Souls.
After the soul battle, the members of the Royal Sky Team returned to the Sylvester Grand Hotel, the largest hotel in Sylvester City.
Compared to the impoverished Shrek Academy, the Royal Sky Team was incredibly wealthy, each person having a luxurious suite without hesitation.
Scanning over the crowd, Qin Ming smiled and said, "I believe everyone has a clearer understanding of Cheng Xiao's abilities tonight, right?"
"Teacher, Cheng Xiao's Martial Soul ability is simply abnormal. He can summon the shadows of dead Soul Beasts and retain fifty percent of their strength. This is simply a boon for team soul battles!" Yu Feng chuckled.
"That's right. Cheng Xiao's ability is indeed very special. As far as we know, he can summon more than a dozen shadow Soul Beasts at once. Whether it's a solo soul battle or a team soul battle, the enemy is always facing a group of enemies."
"However, Cheng Xiao, the Soul Power you expend to summon Shadow Soul Beasts must be substantial, right?" Qin Ming's experienced gaze settled on Cheng Xiao as he asked.
"That's right. The more Shadow Soul Beasts I summon, the more Soul Power I consume," Cheng Xiao said with a smile, touching his nose.
Hearing this, Qin Ming breathed a sigh of relief. As he had suspected, such a terrifying ability must have some limitations. Otherwise, it would be too overpowered. Once he reached Title Douluo, who on the continent could pose a threat to him?
It was likely that before anyone even saw him, they would be surrounded and beaten to death by thousands, even tens of thousands, of Shadow Soul Beasts.
The Royal Sky Team members looked at Cheng Xiao with a mixture of envy and relief. They were relieved that Cheng Xiao was their teammate and not their enemy, and envious of the unique ability of his Martial Soul, summoning the deceased to fight for him. They could almost see, a decade or so from now, Cheng Xiao standing alone against all the Soul Masters on the continent. He wouldn't need to do anything; just a snap of his fingers, and an endless stream of Shadow Soul Beasts would clear any obstacles for him.
Imagine what a grand spectacle that would be?
"Alright, everyone, don't think too much about it. Regardless, Cheng Xiao is a member of our Royal Sky Team, your teammate!" Qin Ming said with a chuckle. "Our next stop is Soto City. Get some good rest tonight, and we'll depart tomorrow."
"Yes, Teacher!" The Royal Sky Team members nodded slightly and then returned to their respective rooms.
Before leaving, Qin Ming stopped Cheng Xiao.
"Teacher, what's wrong?" Cheng Xiao asked, puzzled.
"Cheng Xiao, the ability of your Martial Soul is too peculiar. In the upcoming soul battles, you shouldn't use your Martial Soul's ability for the time being. I'm afraid you'll be targeted by some people," Qin Ming said in a serious tone.
"Uh, I understand, Teacher," Cheng Xiao said, scratching his head.
"Well, go back and rest. We need to get an early start tomorrow," Qin Ming said with a smile.
"Okay," Cheng Xiao nodded slightly, then turned and left Qin Ming's room.
Looking at the closed door, Qin Ming couldn't help but sigh. He stood up and went to the huge floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the beautiful night view of Sylvester City through the glass, and muttered to himself, "The ability to summon shadow soul beasts is too terrifying. I hope the people from Spirit Hall won't target him."
Shrek Academy, Headmaster's Office.
"Xiao Gang, I have to say, your training methods are really something," Flender said with a smile. "That girl, Ning Rongrong, has been following your training diligently these past few months, without any sign of resistance."
"Hehe." Grandmaster smiled faintly. "Even if she wanted to resist, she'd need the strength to do so. My special training methods are even a bit too much for Xiao San to handle. Does Ning Rongrong really think she has better stamina than Xiao San?"
Hearing this, Flender gave Grandmaster a thumbs up, then said with some embarrassment, "Xiao Gang, there's something I have to tell you. The academy's funds have been completely used up by your teaching expenses this month. What do you..."
"Flender!" Grandmaster snorted coldly, mocking him. "A Soul Saint, yet constrained by money because of your own arrogance. How pathetic!"
"What can I do?" Flender gave a wry smile. "If she were here, we wouldn't have to worry about money."
"Flender, how many times have I told you not to mention her in front of me!" A hint of anger appeared on Grandmaster's rigid face, but he quickly calmed down, saying lightly, "Don't worry about the money. I've already thought of a solution."
"Right, Xiao Gang, I just remembered, don't you think that student named Xiao Wu's background is a bit suspicious?" Flender pondered, then said.
Grandmaster shook his head, his voice low. "I don't know the specifics of her situation, but it's not our concern. Since she's come to Shrek, she's one of us. The second phase of training is about to begin, and with her joining, my training plan can finally be implemented."
Hearing this, Flender couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Gang, what are you planning for the next phase of training? These children are only in their teens, and the proverb says that excessive force can be counterproductive. Your training plan can't be too extreme; you need to take it easy on them, you know?"
"Flender, you're getting old. Since you've entrusted these children to me, you need to trust me completely. I know my limits. Just leave the rest to me."
"Alright, alright, I trust you."
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