Chapter 8: Ice Phoenix and Nine-Heart Begonia.
Lin Fan also released his Martial Soul, Purple Flame Fire Tiger…
After the Martial Soul was attached to his body, a purple fire armor condensed, greatly enhancing his attack and defense. The purple fire could also attach to any part of his body, causing burns to enemies.
Liu Erlong glanced at Lin Fan and said in surprise,
"Wow, is this your Martial Soul? It looks so cool! I thought you were a newbie, but I didn't expect your Martial Soul to be so powerful."
"My Martial Soul is just an ordinary mutated Martial Soul, it can't compare to your top-tier Martial Soul."
After Lin Fan finished speaking, he also released his original first Soul Skill,
"Blazing Tiger Claw…"
This was only a two-hundred-year-old Soul Skill, actually quite weak. After releasing it, the tiger claws only became sharper.
"Third Soul Skill, Gale Hammer."
After creating a large crater in the plaza, Tang Yiran unleashed her soul skill again. The Clear Sky Hammer in her hand emitted purple light and spun rapidly around her, as fast as a spinning top. Each spin created a massive storm, directly blowing away all the nearby disciples.
Tang Yiran continued charging towards the other disciples. This skill was somewhat like Garen's spinning attack; the Clear Sky Hammer's attack range increased as it spun.
"Kids, jump off the plaza!" Tang Yiran warned the disciples while unleashing her soul skill.
No one dared to withstand the damage head-on. Even the spinning storm was enough to blow these disciples dozens of meters away, let alone the Clear Sky Hammer at the center of the spin. Many disciples dodged, and those who couldn't escape quickly jumped off the plaza.
In the blink of an eye, Tang Yiran was already heading towards Lin Fan and Liu Erlong.
"Although she hasn't broken through level 70 yet, with the Clear Sky Hammer, her attack power is completely equivalent to a Soul Saint above level 70," Liu Erlong said in shock.
Lin Fan said, "The speed is too fast, we don't have time to dodge, and we don't have the ability to fly. We can only withstand the damage from the storm. Don't worry, Teacher Yiran definitely won't hurt us with the Haotian Hammer."
"Here it comes..."
"Second Soul Skill... Dragon Arm..."
Liu Erlong quickly released her second Soul Skill, and instantly her two arms were covered with red dragon scales, which were as transparent and shiny as crystal.
After releasing Dragon Arm, Liu Erlong's defense was greatly enhanced, and she quickly used her arms to protect her whole body.
"Let me assist you, I don't have any partners, is that okay?" A voice suddenly came from behind Lin Fan. He quickly turned around and saw a girl in a blue gauze dress looking at him pitifully.
In fact, this battle was not fair to the support and food-type Soul Masters, but there were only a few support-type Soul Masters here, and almost all of them were protected by battle Soul Masters. This girl seemed to be a lone support-type Soul Master.
"What, this Martial Soul is... Nine Heart Begonia..."
Lin Fan looked at the blue flower in the girl's hand.
Liu Erlong also said happily, "Nine Heart Begonia? Okay, don't worry, I'll protect you."
Nine Heart Begonia is a Martial Soul with only one Soul Skill, which is group healing. The higher the Soul Master's level and Soul Power, the stronger the healing effect. With a teammate like that, it's practically impossible to die. Moreover, the Nine-Heart Begonia is extremely rare.
"Stand behind us..."
Lin Fan quickly had the girl stand behind him and Liu Erlong. The girl nodded and then released her soul skill.
"Nine-Heart Begonia, continuous healing..."
Instantly, Lin Fan felt his stamina and soul power recovering rapidly.
At this moment, Tang Yiran's Gale Hammer arrived, and the huge whirlwind immediately sent Lin Fan flying. Liu Erlong, however, remained motionless. She then immediately used her dragon arm to grab the Nine-Heart Begonia girl who was about to be blown away.
"I'll block it..."
Lin Fan released his Shadow Battle Axe in mid-air, rushing in front of Liu Erlong.
"Xiao Fan, what are you doing? Dodge quickly..."
Tang Yiran saw that Lin Fan was about to be hit by the Clear Sky Hammer and quickly shouted a warning.
"Divine Stroke..."
Just as the Clear Sky Hammer was about to strike, Lin Fan, wielding the Shadow Battle Axe, immediately unleashed his skill, Divine Stroke...
A Azure Lotus Sword Array appeared around Lin Fan, and he himself entered a three-second invulnerability state. At this moment, he was already within the Clear Sky Hammer's spinning range, yet he suffered no damage.
"Ruthless Charge..."
As the invulnerability state was about to end, Lin Fan immediately released Han Xin's first skill, reaching ten times the speed, instantly charging to Tang Yiran's side. Tang Yiran's Gale Hammer caused the Clear Sky Hammer to spin extremely rapidly around her, imbued with soul power, but the very center around her remained unharmed. After Lin Fan jumped to her side, Tang Yiran hadn't even reacted before being knocked into the air.
"Ah..." After being knocked away, Tang Yiran's soul skill was instantly interrupted, and the Clear Sky Hammer returned to her hand.
Lin Fan immediately used a double jump, catching Tang Yiran in mid-air.
Tang Yiran has a nice figure, and Lin Fan's hand just happened to touch her soft buttocks...
"Teacher Yiran, are you alright?"
"You're asking for it..." Tang Yiran suddenly released her soul power, trying to push Lin Fan away, but Lin Fan grabbed her calf and held her tightly with his other hand. Although his body was very uncomfortable from the impact of the soul power, he just wouldn't let go.
Tang Yiran's face instantly turned red. She had never been hugged by a man in her twenty-odd years.
Only after landing did Lin Fan release Tang Yiran.
"You brat, you're asking for it!" Tang Yiran flipped over and jumped up, suddenly raising her little fist, but seeing Lin Fan's seemingly innocent eyes, she stopped.
After all, he was just a fourteen-year-old child, maybe...
"Teacher Yiran, I was just afraid you would get hurt, I didn't do anything wrong." Lin Fan said innocently.
Tang Yiran snorted coldly, and at this moment, looking at the disciples below the stage, they all looked at Lin Fan with admiration, and then many disciples cheered.
"That's amazing! He actually hugged Instructor Yiran..."
"This is our ultimate dream..."
"What's this brother's name? He'll be my idol from now on."
...
Tang Yiran's face flushed again. She looked at the stage and noticed that besides Lin Fan, there were three other people standing there.
Liu Erlong and a support-type girl, and a girl behind them who was releasing her martial soul and flying in the air.
"That martial soul is... an Ice Phoenix?" Lin Fan was stunned for a moment before recognizing her. The girl then slowly landed on the plaza. Her Ice Phoenix had already caused thick ice to form for dozens of meters around her.
Tang Yiran snorted and said, "Her name is Shuiyue. She has the highest soul power level among this batch of outer disciples. At seventeen, she has already reached level forty-six and possesses the top-tier beast martial soul, the Ice Phoenix. She and Erlong are definitely going to be inner disciples. I just didn't expect that you, little brat, would actually..."
Shuiyue'er? Lin Fan felt the name was somewhat familiar; it seemed to be Shui Yue'er, the younger sister of Shui Bing'er, the owner of the Ice Phoenix in the original story. However, it was probably just a coincidence, as Shui Bing'er and her sister hadn't been born yet. This Shui Yue'er was definitely a member of their family.
Tang Yiran coughed as she spoke, then looked at the girl behind her and asked in surprise, "Nine-Heart Begonia, what's your name?"
"My name is Ye Keke," the girl said softly.
"Good, you've advanced too. The four of you will be inner disciples from now on." Tang Yiran smiled; she hadn't expected to gain both the Ice Phoenix and the Nine-Heart Begonia martial souls this time.
"Thank you, teacher..." Ye Keke quickly expressed her gratitude. In this chaotic world, as the sole inheritor of the Nine-Heart Begonia, she could only survive by relying on a powerful sect like the Haotian Sect. However, because there were so many outer disciples, few people recognized her martial soul, which was why she was so inconspicuous.
Ye Keke? Could she be Ye Lingling's mother?
Lin Fan thought for a moment, then quickly walked to Ye Keke's side, warmly extending his hand and saying, "If you don't mind, let's be friends. I'll definitely protect you."
(The early chapters focus more on Bibi Dong's romantic relationships, so keep reading; the later chapters are very ambiguous and exciting. You'll definitely want to read up to chapter 125.)
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