Chapter 75: Losing Composure
In the afternoon, at the Third Training Ground of the Main Campus.
When Lin Yang and Dugu Yan arrived, two figures were already standing on the training ground: Yu Tianheng and Ye Lingling.
"Yanzi, I didn't see you in class today..."
When he saw Dugu Yan, a rare look of joy appeared on Yu Tianheng's cold and arrogant face. Just as he was about to speak, his gaze fell upon the brand-new badge on her chest.
The words he wanted to say instantly got stuck in his throat.
"Heaven Dou Rank?"
He felt as if he had been struck by lightning, his eyes widening in a daze as he froze on the spot.
Two months ago, Dugu Yan was only Rank 27. How did she reach Rank 30 now?
One must know that ever since his crushing defeat at the Great Soul Fighting Arena last time, he had returned to his Family for secluded special training.
After working himself to the bone, he was only at Rank 29, still a step away from Rank 30.
Yet now, Dugu Yan had actually overtaken him?
This makes no sense!!!
Dugu Yan didn't pay much attention to Yu Tianheng's thoughts. She gave a slight nod as a greeting and then turned to look at Ye Lingling.
"Lingling, long time no see!"
Ye Lingling was much the same as before, her face covered by a grey veil.
She seemed completely out of place with the rest of the World, filled with loneliness and desolation.
Facing Dugu Yan's greeting, Ye Lingling still raised her head and gave a slight nod of her chin in response.
Dugu Yan didn't mind; she had long since gotten used to her being like this.
Not long after the two of them stood still, Qin Ming walked over with large strides. He glanced at the four of them, still without much of an opening speech.
"Alright, enough nonsense. Today, your team reserve will have one more person."
His gaze fell upon Lin Yang.
"Lin Yang, you are a newly joined member. Introduce yourself first."
Lin Yang took a step forward.
With a flash of black light, "Scarlet Edge" appeared in his hand, and three Soul Rings—two yellow and one purple—rose from beneath his feet.
"Lin Yang, Rank 33 attack system Battle Soul Elder. Martial Soul: Nichirin Blade."
Even though he knew of Lin Yang's terrifying talent, a hint of surprise still flashed in his eyes.
He's already Rank 33 so soon?
Meanwhile, Yu Tianheng, who was to the side, could hardly believe his eyes as he looked at Lin Yang and the Martial Soul in his hand.
Nichirin Blade?
This guy is that Blade Demon from before?
Thinking of the humiliation of being slapped away back then, Yu Tianheng's fists clenched involuntarily, his knuckles cracking from the pressure.
Of course, what made him feel even more stifled was that this guy was very close to Dugu Yan, and Dugu Yan's attitude toward him was extremely unusual.
He hadn't forgotten his purpose for coming to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Although the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was one of the Upper Three Sects, the Clear Sky Sect was currently in seclusion, while the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had the two Titled Douluo, Sword and Bone.
Looking at his own Family, the only one they could present was the Clan Chief, Yu Yuanzhen, a Titled Douluo.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan seemed glorious on the surface, but in reality, it was already on the dangerous brink of being strong on the outside but hollow on the inside, with no successors.
Otherwise, as a direct descendant, he wouldn't have avoided his own Family's Thunder Academy and come to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy instead.
Wasn't it all to get close to Dugu Yan and take the opportunity to win over Dugu Bo, the Titled Douluo?
Previously, he was certain he could win over Dugu Yan, but now... there seemed to be a variable.
At this moment, Qin Ming looked at the others again.
"You all report your Soul Power Ranks as well. Let's see if you've made any progress over these two months."
Dugu Yan stepped forward gracefully, twirling a strand of hair around her finger, her tone soft.
"Dugu Yan, Rank 33 control system Battle Soul Elder. Martial Soul: Azure Phosphorus Poison Flood Dragon."
Qin Ming nodded slightly; he had known about this for a while, so he wasn't surprised.
According to the Poison Douluo's description, Dugu Yan had inherited a Legacy of the Dugu Family, and her Martial Soul had undergone a mutation, which was why her Soul Power had increased so significantly.
But Yu Tianheng, standing to the side, seemed to crumble again.
His mind was a mess, with only one thought echoing in his head.
Dugu Yan is Rank 33?
Her Martial Soul also seems to have undergone significant changes.
So, during the two months he was in secluded training, what on earth happened outside?
Next was Ye Lingling. Her expression hadn't changed from start to finish; she simply summoned her Martial Soul, and her cold voice rang out.
"Ye Lingling, Rank 26 support system Tool Soul Elder. Martial Soul: Nine-Heart Begonia."
Phew—!
Yu Tianheng let out a long breath of relief, the stone hanging in his heart finally dropping.
Thank goodness, Lingling didn't have any terrifying changes; she only increased by one Rank compared to before.
However, very soon, his face darkened completely.
He, a Rank 29 Great Soul Master, had actually become the second to last among everyone.
"Tianheng? Tianheng!!!"
Qin Ming frowned as he looked at Yu Tianheng, his voice instinctively rising a few notches, which finally brought the distracted Yu Tianheng back to his senses.
Yu Tianheng jerked and immediately said:
"Yu Tianheng, Rank 29 attack system Great Soul Master. Martial Soul: Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon!"
Qin Ming nodded and then said:
"It seems none of you slacked off during the break, and your Soul Power has all improved."
"However, you are the members representing the Heaven Dou Royal Academy in the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Elite Tournament. Soul Power cultivation is just the most basic of basics; the most important thing is actual combat..."
With that, Qin Ming stomped his foot, and five Soul Rings—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, purple—appeared beneath him.
A surging pressure of Soul Power swept toward the four of them like a tide.
Except for Lin Yang, the expressions of the other three all changed slightly.
"Qin Ming, Rank 59 attack system Soul King. Martial Soul—Mutated Fiery Wolf!"
To the side, Dugu Yan whispered an explanation to Lin Yang.
"Teacher Qin doesn't like teaching by the book; he prefers combat guidance. Don't be careless, Teacher Qin is truly strong."
"It is said that he might become one of the youngest Soul Emperors on the entire continent!"
Lin Yang nodded slightly, and Battle Intent gradually rose in his black eyes.
What's the fun in crushing weaklings?
Challenging powerful Soul Masters or Soul Beasts was what he looked forward to.
As punishment for his distraction just now, Yu Tianheng was the first to take the field.
His Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul was indeed overbearing, but unfortunately, the gap in Soul Power was too large; he couldn't gain any advantage at all in front of Qin Ming.
And Qin Ming also pointed out Yu Tianheng's shortcomings during the battle.
After blasting Yu Tianheng away with a punch, Qin Ming frowned and shouted sternly:
"Tianheng, your combat today was full of mistakes, even worse than before. With this state, how can you compete against the elites of the whole continent?"
Yu Tianheng's lips twitched as he forced out a smile.
"I'm sorry, Teacher Qin. I... I'm not in good form today."
Qin Ming glanced at him and didn't say much more.
He naturally knew why Yu Tianheng was losing his composure, but what could he say about it?
This was a secret technique of the Dugu Family. If you have the ability, have your Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan come up with one too, and let others be envious.
Ye Lingling, being of the support system, was skipped, and next was Dugu Yan.
After her Martial Soul Possession, Dugu Yan attacked Qin Ming without a word.
Qin Ming was still at ease, commenting as he fought, "Not bad, Yanzi, your evolved Martial Soul is indeed stronger, but your advantage lies in various poisons. Close combat has instead become your weakness."
"Then Teacher Qin, try this move of mine."
Dugu Yan gave a light laugh. The third Soul Ring beside her shone with intense purple light, and an Emerald Crystal Thorn the length of a finger suddenly condensed and was instantly whipped out from her tail.
Like a shooting star, trailing a sharp and ear-piercing sound of breaking air, it flew toward Qin Ming.
Qin Ming's eyes narrowed, and majestic Soul Power instantly condensed into a protective barrier in front of him.
Puchi—!
The Emerald Crystal Thorn actually nailed straight into the barrier, forcefully piercing half an inch deep.
Such strong piercing power!
A flash of surprise passed through Qin Ming's eyes.
Immediately following, with a muffled "bang," the crystal thorn suddenly exploded.
A cloud of emerald-green poison gas instantly spread out.
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