Chapter 120: Six Months Later! The Tournament is About to Begin!
Dugu Yan raised her right hand, a thought forming in her mind.
Suddenly, her right arm was covered by a thick layer of bluish-gray dragon scales, and her entire arm transformed into a dragon, filled with explosive power.
"This is my soul bone skill, Azure Dragon Shakes the Earth!" Dugu Yan said in surprise.
"This soul skill not only greatly increases the strength and defense of my right arm, but also adds a powerful shock effect when attacking!"
"Combined with my fourth soul skill, 'Azure Scale Dragon Transformation,' my close combat ability has undoubtedly undergone a qualitative leap. I am now a power-attack type soul master!"
"Congratulations, Sister Yanzi." Ning Rongrong stepped forward with a smile to offer her congratulations.
"Thank you," Dugu Yan said sincerely.
Dugu Yan walked up to Ye Xuanming, her beautiful snake-like eyes filled with tenderness.
She suddenly stepped forward, stood on tiptoe, and gently kissed Ye Xuanming on the lips.
Then, before Ye Xuanming could react, she blushed and ran out of the secret room.
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After giving her a kiss, Dugu Yan fled shyly, leaving the three of them staring at each other in the secret room.
Ning Rongrong pouted and gave a sour snort.
"Hmph, why run so fast? Nobody's going to take it from her."
Ye Lingling pursed her lips, and a beautiful blush spread across her cheeks.
Ye Xuanming touched his lips, feeling both amused and exasperated.
The days that followed were peaceful and fulfilling.
After absorbing the soul bone, Dugu Yan spent two days stabilizing her cultivation and familiarizing herself with the new soul skills.
After that, the Royal Fighting Team once again threw themselves into intense training.
Having learned from their previous experience of "challenging" the competition, Ye Xuanming devised an even more rigorous training plan for them this time.
Daily battles, meditation, and honing their soul skills took up almost all of their time.
After witnessing the clash of top forces and Ye Xuanming's unfathomable strength, Yu Feng, Auslo, and the Shi brothers completely abandoned their last trace of laziness and trained exceptionally hard.
They understood that being able to follow a captain like Ye Xuanming was the greatest opportunity of their lives.
And Ning Rongrong, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling, needless to say.
Their goal was no longer just to win the Soul Master Competition, but to stay by Ye Xuanming's side and see all the sights of the world with him.
Time slipped away quietly amidst this daily arduous practice.
In the blink of an eye, a year has passed.
Early that morning, Ye Xuanming had just finished meditating when he received a notification from the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy.
The All-Continent Elite Competition of Advanced Soul Master Academies is about to begin.
All participating teams must gather at the central square of Tiandou City three days later to be inspected by Emperor Xueye before the preliminary rounds begin.
"Is it finally starting?"
Ye Xuanming walked out of the room and saw that the girls and team members had already gathered in the courtyard.
After a year of arduous training, everyone underwent a transformation.
Yu Feng, Auslo, Shi Mo, and the Shi Mo brothers all broke through level 40 and successfully advanced to the Soul Master level. Shi Mo and Shi Mo were both level 42, while Yu Feng and Auslo were both level 41.
The progress of the three women was even more astonishing.
Ning Rongrong is level 45, three levels higher than in the original work. Her fourth soul skill is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's "Four-Day Defense!", which can increase the entire team's defense.
(I made a mistake with the previous data; I forgot to include the level of medicinal power that Ning Rongrong absorbed from the Qiluo Tulip Incense.)
Dugu Yan, Level 51. Fifth Soul Skill: Azure Phosphorous Poison Dragon Roar.
Dugu Yan spews a highly concentrated stream of Azure Phosphorus Poison Dragon Breath at a cone-shaped area or a single target in front of her.
This dragon breath not only possesses extremely strong physical impact, but also contains an unprecedented concentration of toxins.
Ye Lingling, Level 47. The healing ability of the Nine-Heart Begonia has improved considerably.
As for Ye Xuanming himself, his soul power level was also successfully raised to level forty-nine.
He now wields the power of destruction and creation of his Dark Blue Silver Grass and Life Blue Silver Grass martial souls with even greater ease.
"Captain, we're sure to win the championship this time!" Oslow said confidently, clenching his fist.
"Of course!" Ning Rongrong raised her little face. "With Brother Xuanming here, the championship is definitely ours!"
Ye Xuanming smiled, his gaze sweeping over each person's face.
"Winning the championship is just our first goal."
Ye Xuanming's voice wasn't loud, but it sent a shiver down the spines of everyone present.
Just then, the manor's butler rushed over, looking rather strange.
"Young Master, there's a group of people outside... they say they're from Tianshui Academy."
"Tianshui College?"
Everyone was taken aback.
Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan exchanged a glance, and almost simultaneously thought of the passionate Shui Yue'er. Their expressions immediately turned somewhat unpleasant.
"What are they here for?" Dugu Yan asked, frowning.
"You'll find out when you go and see for yourself."
Ye Xuanming took the lead and walked towards the manor gate.
When they arrived at the gate, they indeed saw a procession.
Leading the group was none other than the dean of Tianshui Academy, the still-charming level 84 Soul Douluo, Shui Liuxing.
Behind her stood Shui Bing'er, Shui Yue'er, Xue Wu, and all the other members of the Tianshui team.
After a year apart, these girls all seemed to have become even more radiant and beautiful.
Especially Shui Bing'er, whose cool temperament was enhanced by a touch of determination.
Shuiyue'er remained lively, and upon seeing Ye Xuanming come out, she immediately waved excitedly.
"Ye Xuanming!"
"Dean Shui, Captain Shui," Ye Xuanming greeted politely. "May I ask what brings you here today?"
A mysterious smile played on Shui Liuxing's face.
"His Majesty has decreed that our two teams should progress together and bring more glory to the Heavenly Struggle Empire."
These words sounded grand and dignified, but everyone present understood their deeper meaning.
Ning Rongrong's face immediately fell.
She stepped forward, grabbed Ye Xuanming's arm, and looked warily at the flock of orioles and swallows opposite them.
"Progress together? How do we progress? Our Royal Fighting Team has its own training plan, so there's no need for Tianshui Academy to worry about it."
Dugu Yan also walked to Ye Xuanming's other side. Although she didn't say anything, her pair of emerald green snake eyes swept over Shui Liuxing, bringing a chill.
What do you mean by "His Majesty's order"? It's obvious they're still up to no good.
"Ye Xuanming!"
Shuiyue didn't care about the undercurrents; when she saw Ye Xuanming, she excitedly ran over.
"You seem to have become even more handsome since I last saw you a year ago!"
Shuiyue'er drew very close, and a refreshing mist of water wafted towards her.
Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan immediately protected Ye Xuanming even more tightly.
"Dean Shui, this is my home. I apologize for any inconvenience caused to you all."
Ye Xuanming spoke, breaking the somewhat awkward standoff.
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