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Facing the remaining trainees from Kamikaze Academy, Lan Yinzi was able to handle them with relative ease.
Unlike her previous matches, where she relied on soul skills like Blue Silver Seed and Blue Silver Network for control, in this promotion round, she showed the world what it meant to have an agile body movement technique.
The Wind Dance wasn't something Tang San had taught her.
Tang San's advice was to move like the Blue Silver Grass swaying in the wind. This might have been difficult for others, but for Lan Yinzi, it was relatively easy. She could even reach a state where her body moved as she willed, achieving a level of mastery.
This came naturally for Lan Yinzi, as her soul belonged to the Blue Silver King. Having the memories from her previous life, she wanted a set of flexible movements, not just standing still and attacking with soul skills.
The reason Tang San didn't teach her the Wind Dance was because Lan Yinzi hadn't been completely open with him. Besides, genetically, there wasn't a direct blood relation between them.
Additionally, Tang San wasn't sure if Lan Yinzi inherited the memories from the soul's original owner and wondered how she'd react to him as her "son." He had to be cautious.
Lastly, as the Blue Silver King, Lan Yinzi could easily imagine herself as actual Blue Silver Grass, swaying in a storm, yielding but unbreakable. This gave her a unique edge over others.
Tang San's plan was to integrate the Blue Silver King's movement techniques with his Wind Dance. He also aimed to guide others like Huo Wu, Yu Tianheng, Shi Mo, Shi Mo, Ye Lingling, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing with soul skills that could eventually merge with his own, forming a collective advantage.
The philosophy of "One for All, All for One" perfectly encapsulated his vision.
Thirty minutes later, Lan Yinzi took down all the Kamikaze Academy trainees with a 1 vs. 6 victory and happily left the stage. However, the fight had significantly drained her soul power.
"Thank you, Captain," she said to Tang San. Lan Yinzi never imagined she could defeat her enemies so easily without using soul skills, merely by moving like actual Blue Silver Grass, dodging attacks, and using the momentum to strike back.
The Kamikaze trainees had brief moments of rigidity when using soul skills. During those moments, Lan Yinzi firmly rooted her feet like the Blue Silver King and dodged attacks while striking at her opponents' weak points. Her efficiency was unparalleled.
This level of precision required exceptional control over soul power, a skill she honed through tree-climbing exercises.
"No need to thank me," Tang San replied modestly. "You figured out the movement technique yourself; I just pointed you in the right direction. But remember, this won't work against stronger enemies, so you need to keep training."
To be honest, Lan Yinzi's ability to defeat Kamikaze's trainees was mainly because their soul power levels were lower than hers, and they were all wind-based, which suited her training needs.
"I understand," she said playfully, sticking out her tongue, which was more animated than usual.
Xiao Wu watched this interaction with caution, sensing that Lan Yinzi might have ulterior motives toward Tang San. Both their spirits were Blue Silver Grass, which could pose a threat.
"Captain, what should I call this movement-based soul skill?" Lan Yinzi asked, hoping her eldest son would suggest a name.
"How about 'Gale and Sturdy Grass'?" Tang San replied without hesitation. "Your technique revolves around imagining yourself as grass swaying in the wind. The name perfectly captures that. You could even separate it into two techniques."
"Gale Steps, Sturdy Grass Fist."
"Gale Steps offers stability, as if rooted in the earth, while the upper body sways to mislead opponents. Sturdy Grass Fist leverages body motion for swift, powerful punches. If you incorporate soul power, it could make the punches faster and stronger."
"And if you develop spear-based soul skills, you could evolve Sturdy Grass Fist into Sturdy Grass Spear."
Lan Yinzi nodded, finding his words insightful, but then a curious thought crossed her mind—how did Tang San know she'd create spear-based soul skills in the future? Could he suspect her identity?
Tang San didn't answer her questioning gaze; he simply led the team off the stage. The next match wasn't theirs.
Thirteen teams were competing, with each team facing off against one another in a single-elimination round, resulting in a total of 78 matches. Despite being one-on-one bouts, the matches took longer than the preliminary rounds. When Kamikaze Academy faced Thunderbolt Academy, two teams evenly matched, it took an entire day to complete their fight.
A week passed by quickly.
The Tian Dou Royal Team One fought against Blaze, Thunderbolt, and Tianshui, winning each match. Most of the fighters representing the team were Yu Feng, Oslo, Lan Yinzi, Shi Mo, and even Ye Lingling, who was a healing-type support.
Indeed, Ye Lingling also got to participate.
Even though Ye Lingling didn't have any offensive soul skills, her high soul power and mastery over it, along with her physical combat skills, allowed her to defeat one or two Soul Masters.
While training to create new soul skills, Ye Lingling would often seek advice from Tang San, who occasionally helped her with basic hand-to-hand combat and footwork.
It's not that Ye Lingling became a martial arts expert, but under Tang San's training, she developed an instinct for when to punch and when to kick.
Tang San himself didn't take the stage much, preferring to strategize for his teammates instead. This disappointed many in the audience, who were eager to see him dominate the competition.
However, among major sects and noble families, his absence sparked speculation. Some thought he was deliberately staying low-key to give others a chance to shine. Others believed he had suffered significant injuries from the earlier battles, particularly the one where he killed a 300,000-year-old soul beast, and hadn't fully recovered yet.
Despite not showing any signs of weakness, many felt the latter explanation was more likely. After all, what young man wouldn't want to be in the spotlight?
"Captain, during the match with Tianshui Academy yesterday, Shui Bing'er confessed her feelings for you," Yu Feng joked as they headed to the competition area. "Those Skywater girls are bold."
"It's just teenage hormones," Tang San replied, speaking in a way that puzzled his teammates. "I'm not taking it seriously. You don't just accept a confession out of the blue without knowing the person."
Oslo laughed, "Maybe it's love at first sight."
"Love at first sight is just physical attraction. It's the same for both genders—they just want each other's bodies." Tang San shrugged nonchalantly. "Without shared experiences, it's fleeting. That kind of passion comes and goes quickly. Only those who are heartless can avoid the inevitable heartbreak."
Huo Wu was surprised. "Tang San, how do you know so much about this stuff, yet you're still a virgin?"
Tang San's expression tightened as he responded, "How do you know I'm a virgin?"
"There's a difference between a boy and a man; you can just tell," Huo Wu replied, trying to find the right words. She couldn't explain it fully, but she knew what she felt.
Xiao Wu jumped in, "He's just pure!" Internally, she was thrilled, thinking: "This means I'll be his first!"
"Don't put labels on me," Tang San shot back. "I just don't want to catch anything. You know, diseases. Sometimes, you can't just heal them with soul power. Actually, having too much life energy might make things worse."
Tang San then dropped a bit of medical insight that left Xiao Wu unable to retort. He explained that some diseases could even use soul power to multiply. During their medical studies, Tang San and Xiao Wu had discovered a type of virus that fed on soul power.
"And staying pure helps with soul power cultivation," Tang San added. "That's one reason my soul power grows so quickly."
Yu Feng was taken aback. "Is that true? It makes sense. Once you start doing that kind of stuff, it's hard to focus... I'll make sure my son stays pure until he's at least 20. What do you think, Xiang Xiang?"
Bai Chenxiang blushed and snapped, "What are you talking about? We just started dating, and you're already thinking about kids? You're shameless!"
Yu Feng's face fell as he tried to explain, "No, that's not what I meant. Xiang Xiang, we—"
"Enough!" Tang San cut him off with a cough. "Let's change the subject. It's not something we're interested in."
As the Tian Dou Royal Team entered the arena, their opponents made their way to the stage as well.
Hu Liena, Xie Yue, Yan, and four other soul masters, all above level 45, comprised the Spirit Hall team. They had quite the lineup.
"After the preliminary rounds, Xie Yue and Yan disappeared. I heard they went soul hunting, and now they're back," Yu Tianheng commented, his eyes filled with excitement. "Does this mean the Spirit Hall team has three Soul Emperors?"
Huo Wu stretched her wrists and stepped onto the field, turning to Tang San. "I'm going first. Any objections, Captain?"