Chapter 200

"Sorry, Brother Xue, I must fight the last battle. Emperor Team has reached the final step. I can't give up" Jun Tianlin said firmly, rejecting Xue Qinghe's plea.

He knew that after the competition, the Emperor Team would disband. After graduation, everyone would pursue their own paths. He didn't want to leave any regrets behind.

Without him, the Emperor Team would not be a match for Spirit Hall. Jun Tianlin was very clear about that.

"Alas, I knew I couldn't persuade you. Once you get stubborn, not even ten Title Douluo could pull you back" Xue Qinghe smiled helplessly. If anyone in the world understood Jun Tianlin's character, it was either him or Ning Fengzhi.

Giving up on persuasion, Xue Qinghe returned to his resting place on the surface, but in truth, he went to the Worship Hall to retrieve precious elixirs for Jun Tianlin, hoping to hasten his recovery. He then arranged for them to be delivered discreetly.

Watching all this, Qian Daoliu shook his head. "My dear granddaughter, do you still remember which side you're on? You've clearly turned your elbow outward, treating others as family."

Not long after Xue Qinghe left, Ning Fengzhi arrived with Chen Xin and Ning Rongrong. Their son-in-law, apprentice, and sweetheart were injured. How could they care about appearances now?

For Ning Rongrong, her responsibilities with Shrek were over. Now, she only needed to support Zhu Zhuqing, Dai Mubai, and the others in their final matches. The rest was no longer her concern.

Today, she declared she would stay to take care of Sword Grandpa, so Jun Tianlin naturally stayed with her.

Ning Fengzhi sought out Qin Ming and imparted many teachings. He already knew that Qin Ming had decided to join the clan, so there was no need for reservations.

Ning Fengzhi trusted Qin Ming's character. After all, few would dare to challenge a Titled Douluo with nearly depleted soul power just for their teacher.

That evening, after completing his training, Jun Tianlin arrived at the Emperor Conference Room.

"Xiaotian, how are you?" Emperor Team's members immediately surrounded him with concern.

They all felt a bit guilty. Facing the true form of Haotian, they had been powerless. Without Jun Tianlin, they would have lost to Shrek.

As seniors, they couldn't protect their juniors and had to rely on Jun Tianlin instead, making them feel frustrated.

Jun Tianlin smiled calmly. "Don't worry, I'm fine. Just some soul power depletion. After meditating tonight, I should recover to 70 or 80 percent by tomorrow. It won't affect the next match."

"Xiaotian, the competition isn't everything. We don't need the soul bones. Your health is the most important," Shi Mo said seriously.

It was rare to see Shi Mo's kind face so stern. It showed how much he genuinely cared for Jun Tianlin, and everyone agreed with him.

"Thank you, Brother Shi. I won't force myself. If you're really worried, you can just be my human shield tomorrow," Jun Tianlin joked.

As a strong assault type soul master, he didn't need protection. But Shi Mo surprisingly took it seriously and nodded solemnly.

"Alright, everyone, sit down," Qin Ming suddenly said. "I have something to teach you. Even though Jun Tianlin was injured today, our chances of winning have actually increased because I have understood the Seven-in-One Fusion Technique."

"What?!" Everyone looked at Qin Ming in shock.

They knew that Teacher Qin's theories were excellent, but had he really comprehended the Seven-in-One Fusion Technique just by watching it once?

In truth, it wasn't just Qin Ming. Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong had transmitted parts of the fusion theory to him during the match. After arriving, Ning Fengzhi taught him a part of the reversed Wuhun Fusion Theory, combined with Ning Rongrong's insights from Yu Xiaogang.

With all that, Qin Ming was now confident that the Emperor Team could perform a fusion technique.

Within the Emperor Team, one soul master had a special fusion talent—Ye Lingling. Using this talent, she could greatly amplify her healing abilities to near-resurrection levels, but it would completely drain her soul power, requiring several days of recovery.

She could serve as the eye of the fusion technique. However, someone still needed to lead it. Originally, Jun Tianlin would have been the best candidate, but given his condition, it would be too risky.

Even if Jun Tianlin was willing, Qin Ming wouldn't allow it.

The others—Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan, Gu Ran—were not suitable either. Their beast martial souls, despite their strength, imposed higher physical demands, and none had achieved the martial soul true body yet.

Besides, after witnessing Shrek's seven-in-one fusion today, Spirit Hall would be on high alert. They couldn't afford to be reckless.

Just then, Jun Tianlin's gaze swept to a figure—Huanyin, who hadn't played since entering the finals. His eyes lit up. Who said they had to use a martial soul true body? Wasn't enhancing soul power enough?

"Everyone, I have an idea that will surely catch Spirit Hall Academy off guard tomorrow" Jun Tianlin announced.

"What is it?" Everyone asked eagerly.

"Senior sister Huanyin, this method involves you. How's your musical talent? Can you learn a song in one night?" Jun Tianlin asked.

Huanyin was stunned. She thought she would remain a bystander. But from Jun Tianlin's words, she realized she might have the chance to participate.

She quickly nodded "Of course. If it's just practicing a song, I can memorize the sheet music and perfect it within two hours."

It was an immense honor to perform in the finals of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Competition. Huanyin naturally seized the opportunity.

"Then no problem" Jun Tianlin smiled. He possessed a powerful Shushan technique, once thought useless to him, but now, with Huanyin, it could be unleashed.

In tomorrow's finals, the Emperor Team would triumph for sure!