Chapter 12: Where Did You Find the Courage to Challenge the Spirit Hall Team?

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The five elemental academies all have the strength to reach the finals, but they are ultimately just along for the ride, with no chance of winning the championship.

Meng Wanqing sneered coldly.

"Challenge the Spirit Hall team?"

"I've heard that this year's Spirit Hall team is full of talent. Three members have already reached the Soul King level and are known as the Golden Generation."

"Being young and ambitious isn't a bad thing, but overestimating yourself and trying to smash an egg against a rock is not a wise move."

"Where did you get the courage to challenge them?"

Meng Wanqing's words were logical and to the point. Everyone knew how powerful the Spirit Hall team was. This time, they were determined to win the championship.

Feng Xiaotian calmly displayed his soul rings.

"How will we know if we don't try?"

When Meng Wanqing saw that Feng Xiaotian's fourth soul ring was a ten-thousand-year black ring, a trace of surprise flickered across her face. However, she quickly regained her composure.

"No wonder you're so confident. Let me see just how strong you really are!"

As she finished speaking, Meng Wanqing channeled her soul power into her palm. In an instant, a blue light shield enveloped Feng Xiaotian. He felt an overwhelming pressure that made it almost impossible to breathe.

Meng Wanqing continued to release her soul power, and soon a chill swept over him. The blue light shield turned into a solid barrier of ice. Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang stood off to the side, shivering from the cold, deeply concerned for Feng Xiaotian inside the icy shield. Just how cold could it be?

Feng Xiaotian also shivered, feeling as if countless ice blades were slicing through his body. However, he quickly calmed himself.

"She's testing my strength and won't truly harm me. Let's show her what I can do."

Feng Xiaotian immediately activated his Nine Yang Divine Art. He had already mastered the third level, which generated intense heat. As long as he channeled his energy, he could dispel the cold within his body. Combined with his soul power, he might be able to break through this icy barrier.

Feng Xiaotian's body stopped trembling and gradually returned to calm. The ice shield also began to slowly melt.

Meng Wanqing was surprised but also pleased. "Not bad at all. You managed to melt my thousand-year ice barrier."

She withdrew her power. Huo Wushuang and Huo Wu were delighted, once again witnessing the hidden strength of Feng Xiaotian.

"Brother Tian, are you okay?"

"I'm fine," Feng Xiaotian replied, looking at Meng Wanqing with humility. "Thank you, Dean, for showing mercy."

"I'm curious, how did you manage to do it? With your current soul power, you shouldn't have been able to melt it."

Feng Xiaotian offered an explanation. "My fourth soul ring came from a ten-thousand-year Darkwind Demon Snake. When I absorbed the ring, I experienced extreme cold and darkness, which led me to understand the principle of balancing yin and yang. That's how I was able to neutralize the cold of your thousand-year ice barrier."

Meng Wanqing nodded, half-believing. "I see, it seems you truly are exceptionally gifted with remarkable insight."

"You flatter me," Feng Xiaotian replied.

Meng Wanqing then looked at Huo Wushuang and Huo Wu with a smile. "Feng Xiaotian is even stronger than I expected. How about you two?"

Huo Wushuang chuckled awkwardly. "We're naturally no match for Brother Tian."

"Don't be modest. As the sons of Huo Dean and the captain and vice-captain of the Blazing Academy team, you must have some strength. Let's give it a try."

Meng Wanqing continued to test Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang using the same method. Despite both of them being fire attribute users, they were completely suppressed within the thousand-year ice shield, with no ability to resist. The bone-chilling pain was something Feng Xiaotian had just experienced. Without the Nine Yang Divine Art protecting him, he wouldn't have been able to break through it.

Seeing that the siblings couldn't endure any longer, Meng Wanqing withdrew her power in time.

"Not bad. For your age, holding on for so long is already impressive."

Feng Xiaotian walked over. "How are you two?"

"We're fine," Huo Wu said, admiringly. "Dean Meng, this thousand-year ice shield is truly formidable. My blazing fire didn't affect it at all."

"This thousand-year ice is as hard as iron. Ordinary flames can't harm it at all. Moreover, it can confuse the mind, causing illusions and draining your soul power every second."

"That explains why I felt as if ice blades were slicing through me just now."

Meng Wanqing sneered coldly. "You three have some strength, but you might still fall short against the three Soul Kings of the Spirit Hall team."

Feng Xiaotian took over the conversation. "That's exactly why we came to your academy. I believe that if our Wind, Fire, and Water element academies join forces, we have a chance to defeat the Spirit Hall team."

Huo Wushuang quickly agreed. "Yes! Brother Tian has a self-created soul skill that can combine other elements. You haven't seen it yet."

Meng Wanqing looked intrigued but still skeptical. "Is that so? Senior Feng mentioned it in his letter. I'm quite curious to see just how powerful it is."

Feng Xiaotian glanced around, looking for an opportunity to demonstrate his skill.

Meng Wanqing seemed to sense his thoughts. "This place isn't suitable. Follow me."

The three followed Meng Wanqing to the training ground. As they passed through the corridor, Meng Wanqing instructed her assistant, "Call Shui Bing'er and the others to the training field."

"Yes, Dean."

As they walked, Meng Wanqing said, "The five elemental academies will meet eventually in the Soul Master Competition. It's better to exchange ideas in advance."

"Indeed, that was our intention as well."

Feng Xiaotian knew that as the competition progressed, the Tianshui Academy would defeat the Blazing Academy. Water and fire are opposing elements that completely counter each other. The captain of the Tianshui Academy team, Shui Bing'er, is a control-type soul master, while her vice-captain, Xue Wu, is a support-type soul master. They also have powerful members like Shui Yue'er, who specializes in agility attacks, and Qiu Ruoshui, who excels in heavy attacks.

Moreover, they have a trump card. Under Shui Bing'er's leadership, they can combine their soul skills with Xue Wu or Shui Yue'er to perform a powerful soul fusion skill, "Snowfall."

Thus, in a water versus fire battle, the Tianshui girls, with their excellent teamwork, have the upper hand. Water counters fire, but not the intangible wind, so Tian Shui Academy later lost to the Godwind Academy.

However, none of this has happened yet.

Feng Xiaotian, Huo Wushuang, and Huo Wu followed Meng Wanqing to the training ground, where many students had gathered. Upon seeing the Dean, they quickly stepped aside and whispered among themselves.

"I wonder who those three young people with the Dean are."

"Why did they suddenly come to the training ground?"

"This should be interesting."

Meng Wanqing turned to Feng Xiaotian. "Xiaotian, you don't need to participate in the match. Just watch."

"Why?"

"I've already tested you. Based on what I know about Shui Bing'er and her team, no one would be a match for you in a one-on-one fight."

Just then, a group of tall, beautiful women walked over. They were the Tianshui female team, who would be participating in the upcoming Continental Advanced Academy Soul Dueling Tournament.

(End of Chapter)