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Watching Su Wen attempt to fly by developing his wind element, Xiao Zhan felt a trace of envy.
Flying was something that was very difficult for him to achieve as well.
On the current Douluo Continent, Spirit Masters at the Spirit Saint level could not fly. Only those who reached the Titled Douluo rank had that ability.
Of course, by leveraging the explosive nature of his fire attribute, Xiao Zhan could briefly push off the air, achieving a 'second jump' in mid-air.
Under Xiao Zhan's watchful protection, Su Wen's practice of his flying technique gradually began.
In the blink of an eye, a week had passed since he arrived at Tian Dou Royal Academy.
Su Wen's mastery over the wind element had also quickly reached an introductory level. Although he no longer had Xiao Zhan's experience to guide him, he had the experience from developing the fire element, coupled with his even higher affinity for wind. His development of wind was now basically on par with his development of fire.
"Little Wen, Qin Ming and the members of the academy's battle team have returned. I'll take you to report."
Hearing this, Su Wen stopped his cultivation and followed Xiao Zhan.
"Teacher Qin Ming."
"Teacher Xiao Zhan."
Qin Ming was not surprised to see Xiao Zhan. He had already received a notice from Meng Shenji when he returned to the academy.
His gaze passed over Xiao Zhan and landed on Su Wen.
So, this is the Su Wen who possesses a thousand-year second ring?
"Qin Ming, this is Su Wen."
"Hello, Teacher Qin Ming."
"Hello."
Qin Ming was still relatively enthusiastic. He was very passionate about cultivating a batch of powerful Spirit Master students.
It was a regret of his that he had never participated in the Spirit Master Tournament when he was young. Therefore, it was his goal to cultivate a group of students to participate, watching them achieve honor in the competition.
He naturally welcomed Su Wen's addition.
It was just that Su Wen probably wouldn't be able to make it to the tournament in a few years.
But, even if it was for the tournament after that, it was all the same.
Especially with the results from Yu Tianheng's current team, the academy and the Emperor would only increase their investment in the team. Su Wen's generation would only have it better.
"Everyone, gather up," Qin Ming called out to the team members who were currently training, summoning them over.
Yu Tianheng was dressed in a blue athletic suit, with long black hair. He wasn't classically handsome but exuded an indescribable aura.
Dugu Yan had short purple hair, looking sharp and heroic. Her green eyes and emerald-green fingernails, however, hinted at a trace of something strange.
Besides Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan, there was also a handsome youth with short golden hair, Yu Feng; a youth in black robes whose beauty rivaled a woman's, Ao Siluo; two burly brothers, Shi Mo and Shi Mo; and, finally, Ye Lingling, dressed in black with a black veil covering her face.
Qin Ming had the seven gather and introduced them to Su Wen, and vice versa.
"This is Su Wen. I mentioned him to you all earlier. He will be joining the battle team as a substitute member," Qin Ming said.
The seven of them had already noticed Xiao Zhan bringing Su Wen over.
Now that Qin Ming had finished the introductions, they understood Su Wen's identity.
So, he was that Su Wen.
"He's so young. Does he have any special skills?"
To be directly assigned to the academy's main battle team by the education committee at such a young age, he had to have something special.
The current Tian Dou Royal Team was completely different from those of the past. It was a key project for the three committee members, reporting directly to the Emperor of the Tian Dou Empire. Everything was based on talent; if you didn't meet the requirements, you couldn't get in, no matter how powerful your noble family was.
"Su Wen, since you've joined the team, the first thing to do is to get to know your teammates," Xiao Zhan spoke up.
Qin Ming saw him speak and stood to the side, not interrupting.
"And combat is the best way to get to know each other. You can better understand them, and they can better understand your abilities."
Xiao Zhan's proposal startled the seven members of the Tian Dou Royal Team.
He's actually going to fight them?
Can this little kid handle it?
Dugu Yan looked at Su Wen with great interest, a trace of curiosity sparked for this new "little brother."
The other six members felt the same, all becoming curious about Su Wen's abilities.
Of course, whether Ye Lingling—who seemed to have a very low presence and a cold, "keep away" demeanor—felt any such curiosity was questionable.
Su Wen did not refuse.
He needed to use Dugu Yan to get a line to Dugu Bo. To do that, he first had to get familiar with her and, more importantly, get her to take him seriously. Otherwise, if he couldn't even strike up a conversation with her, his entire plan was for nothing.
"Alright. There are eight of you, including Su Wen. You will split into two teams of four and have a match."
Although 4v4 battles were rare, this was just training, a simple way to get to know each other. It didn't have any special significance.
Moreover, without a specialized training process for this format, such a battle would be a better test of the Spirit Masters' individual abilities.
"Tianheng, you will be with Yanzi, Shi Mo, and Lingling. Yu Feng, Ao Siluo, Shi Mo, and Su Wen will be on the other team." Qin Ming divided the eight of them.
He had placed the power-attack-type Yu Tianheng and the control-type Dugu Yan on the team opposing Su Wen.
This way, they could force Su Wen to reveal his abilities to the greatest extent, allowing for a better observation of his capabilities.
Of course, he didn't make the fight impossibly difficult, which was why he assigned Ye Lingling to Yu Tianheng's side.
Although an auxiliary-type Spirit Master provided healing, they were, in the end, one less combatant on the field.
A three-versus-four fight was still doable, especially since the "three" might be able to maintain their peak condition.
This would also provide a better platform for Su Wen to show what he could do.
"Since Su Wen is studying under Xiao Zhan, he should also be a combat Spirit Master." Qin Ming had gotten the basic rundown on Su Wen from Meng Shenji.
A Book Spirit... but since he was studying with Xiao Zhan, he had to be on the combat path.
"You two teams, first, briefly get to know each other's abilities."
This was really Qin Ming giving Su Wen time to introduce his abilities to his three new teammates.
Yu Feng had a very cheerful personality. He was enthusiastic about the newcomer, "Little Su Wen, what are your abilities? Hurry up and tell us, so we can coordinate in a bit."
"I'm just afraid you'll fly off by yourself in the middle of the fight," Ao Siluo cut in with a sneer, taking a jab at him.
The two were the liveliest in the team and often bickered with each other.
"As if you wouldn't run away!" Yu Feng glared at Ao Siluo.
Shi Mo remained silent, looking very glum.
His heart was suffering right now.
In this battle, I'll probably have to be the one to tank all the damage...
"My spirit is a book. First skill is 'Enhance,' second skill is 'Control'." Su Wen briefly introduced his spirit and skills, then gave a description of his combat methods.
"Mm... my second spirit skill gives me control over the wind and fire elements. I can gather them for long-range attacks. As for close combat, if I get rushed, I... should be able to handle it a little."
This was the shortcoming of a simple introduction.
Su Wen's description was very vague, making it impossible for them to accurately gauge his capabilities.
However, Shi Mo had already gotten the information he needed.
His heart was suffering.
I really am the tank.
I'm the only one who can take a hit.
(End of this chapter)