"You all, good teamwork!"
Wu Changkong's gaze swept over the four, a rare hint of satisfaction appearing on his stern face.
However, that hint of satisfaction was fleeting, replaced by an even colder chill.
"But this is just the beginning."
Before his words faded, his figure blurred abruptly, leaving only an afterimage in the air.
"Oh no!"
Xie Xie's pupils contracted, instinctively retreating half a step, but Wu Changkong's speed was even faster, the cold gleam of the Skyfrost Sword was already upon him!
"Clang!"
The sharp clang of metal colliding exploded within the training ground.
Xie Xie crossed his arms, the Light Dragon Dagger and Shadow Dragon Dagger simultaneously parrying the Skyfrost Sword's strike.
However, the immense force from the blade made his tiger's mouth numb, and he slid back several meters uncontrollably.
"Too slow to react."
Wu Changkong's voice was cold, his sword stance unbroken, instead pressing down, forcing Xie Xie to one knee.
"First Spirit Ability — Light Dragon Blade!"
Xie Xie gritted his teeth and roared, the yellow spirit ring behind him suddenly lighting up.
The edge of the Light Dragon Dagger burst forth with dazzling golden light, and a sharp light blade swept out, attempting to force Wu Changkong back.
However, Wu Changkong simply flicked his wrist, and the Skyfrost Sword casually parried.
"Crack!"
The light blade shattered in response, turning into specks of golden light and dissipating.
"Dispersed power, too many flaws." Wu Changkong commented coldly, then his sword tip shifted, pointing directly at Xie Xie's throat.
"Xie Xie!"
Tang Wulin let out a low cry, Blue Silver Grass suddenly shot out from the ground, coiling like a spiritual snake around Wu Changkong's sword-wielding wrist.
At the same time, flames surged in Fang Yang's palm, and ice crystals condensed on Gu Yue's fingertips, a new round of combined attack, poised to strike!
Wu Changkong's mouth curved slightly.
"Now that's more like it."
Then, his figure suddenly paused.
"Hmm?"
Wu Changkong looked down, the originally solid ground had, at some point, turned into a sticky mire.
The dark mud coiled around his legs like a living thing, making it impossible for him to move.
"Gu Yue's earth element manipulation?" A hint of surprise flashed in Wu Changkong's eyes.
The second spirit ring behind him suddenly burst into dazzling light.
Second Spirit Ability: "Frost Mist!"
In an instant, an bone-chilling cold burst forth with him at the center!
Countless tiny ice crystals condensed in the air, and the mud beneath his feet froze and hardened at a visible rate, emitting a teeth-grinding "crack" sound.
Even more terrifying, this cold air was still spreading, frost patterns rapidly covered the training ground, and the surrounding temperature plummeted!
"Oh no! You all, come over here quickly!"
Xie Xie, who had narrowly escaped death, reacted extremely quickly, rushing directly towards Fang Yang.
Tang Wulin's Blue Silver Grass quickly wove into a net-like barrier, attempting to resist the invasion of the cold air, but dense ice shards had already formed on the surface of the vines.
Fang Yang's expression was solemn; he had been defeated by this move last time.
He took a deep breath, the unique flames within him circulating wildly, deep yellow flames spewing from the pores all over his body, forming a scorching fire ring around the four of them.
"Gu Yue!"
No words were needed; Gu Yue had already understood.
She clasped her hands together, green spirit power surging within her, a small tornado formed out of thin air, perfectly fusing with Fang Yang's unique flames.
"Wind-Fire Fusion!"
A violent flame tornado soared into the sky, hot waves and cold mist collided fiercely, emitting "hissing" evaporation sounds.
The training ground was instantly filled with white mist, and the elements of ice and fire intertwined and tore at each other in the air, eventually annihilating each other.
When the mist cleared, Wu Changkong still stood with his sword, but the cold gleam on the Skyfrost Sword's blade had noticeably dimmed a few points.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze sweeping back and forth between Fang Yang and Gu Yue.
"Elemental Fusion…" Wu Changkong murmured to himself, a clear look of surprise appearing on his stern face for the first time.
He truly hadn't expected Fang Yang and Gu Yue to have such tacit cooperation, and even be able to perform elemental Fusion.
That terrifying flame tornado not only neutralized his Frost Mist but even weakened the cold Qi of the Skyfrost Sword by a few points.
Just in this brief moment, Tang Wulin suddenly made his move!
"Blue Silver Entanglement!"
Several Blue Silver vines broke through the soil, coiling around Wu Changkong like spiritual snakes.
This was Tang Wulin's only offensive method at the moment. Without the Golden Dragon King Bloodline, he did not possess Innate divine force.
As for the Clear Sky Hammer, it was Innate full spirit power at level ten, but at Wu Changkong's suggestion, he did not Cultivate it.
Even more regrettable, having not learned any Tang Sect绝学 (unique skills), Tang Wulin was truly like a roadside…
Wu Changkong remained silent, the Skyfrost Sword in his hand flashed with a cold light, and the Binding Blue Silver Grass was instantly cut into several segments.
Before Tang Wulin could react, a sharp Sword Qi rushed towards him.
He hastily crossed his arms to block, but was still shaken back several steps, finally falling to the ground.
The chill from his chest made him shiver involuntarily.
At present, he was unable to inflict substantial damage on Wu Changkong.
At the same time, Xie Xie's figure appeared behind Wu Changkong like a Gui Mei.
"I got him!"
His Shadow Dragon Dagger aimed directly for the back of the heart.
However, before the dagger could even touch Wu Changkong's clothes, an ice-blue sword light swept across.
"Bang!"
Xie Xie was sent flying, rolling several times on the ground before stopping.
He grimaced as he got up, his right arm already covered in a thin layer of ice.
"Your timing for the sneak attack was good, but your Killing Intent was too strong; I detected it before you even moved."
Wu Changkong stood with his sword sheathed, his tone still cold.
"Good, today's special training ends here."
Wu Changkong sheathed the Skyfrost Sword in his hand, and he stood with his hands behind his back, his stern face showing no trace of fatigue.
"Yes, Teacher Wu!"
Fang Yang and the other three responded in unison, and at the same time, they breathed a sigh of relief.
"It wasn't easy, today's special training is finally over…"
This special training was far more rigorous than expected.
After Tang Wulin and Xie Xie successively fell, Wu Changkong not only did not reduce the training intensity.
Instead, he concentrated all the pressure on Fang Yang and Gu Yue.
That storm-like offensive still left them with lingering fears.
"Tomorrow, we continue."
Wu Changkong announced briefly with a cold voice, then turned to leave.
"Teacher Wu, I'd like to ask for a leave!" Fang Yang quickly stepped forward.
Wu Changkong paused, his gaze sweeping over: "What is it?"
"I already Breakthrough to level 30 a few days ago, but because of classes, I haven't had time to Fusion a Soul Spirit, so I'd like to ask for leave to complete this."
Fang Yang explained.
Upon hearing this, Gu Yue also stepped forward: "Teacher Wu, I also need to ask for leave. After tonight's special training, I feel my spirit power is about to Breakthrough to level 30, and I also need to Fusion a Soul Spirit."
Tang Wulin's eyes lit up beside them, and he seized the opportunity to say: "Teacher Wu, the Forging Master Association has an urgent task that hasn't been completed yet, so I'd also like to ask for a day off."
"Wait, you're all asking for leave?" Xie Xie's eyes widened, just about to speak.
Wu Changkong was silent for a moment, his gaze sweeping over each of the four: "Fang Yang and Gu Yue are asking for leave to Breakthrough their Cultivation, which is reasonable. I approve."
"Tang Wulin, your reason for leave is acceptable, but your training volume will be doubled when you return."
His voice was incredibly cold.
Finally, he looked at Xie Xie, who was hesitant to speak: "As for you, be at the training ground on time tomorrow night. Since everyone else is taking leave, it's a good opportunity for me to give you individual guidance."
Xie Xie's face immediately fell: "No way, Teacher Wu…"
"Do you have an objection?" Wu Changkong glanced coldly.
"No, none!" Xie Xie shivered, immediately standing at attention.
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