Su Wen's Replication Spirit Skill has some advantages over Oscar, namely, the need for replication only once.
Once replicated, it solely depends on his Soul Power to maintain the replication of the corresponding Spirit Skill.
However, this also imposes a burden, causing him to bear the responsibility of sustaining the replication of many Martial Spirits associated with it at all times.
Currently, Su Wen has not replicated many Martial Spirits, but it is uncertain how many Martial Spirits he will need to replicate in the future.
"This Martial Spirit of the Flame Flower can be completely preserved; all three Spirit Skills within it have research value. However, among the Martial Spirit of the Fiery Ape, only Blazing Body has the greatest impact on me. Keeping the Spirit Skill of Blazing Body is sufficient."
Su Wen's Replication Spirit Skill replicates Martial Spirits, not Spirit Skills.
However, at this moment, in order to reduce consumption, he wants to preserve only the replication of Spirit Skills without the need to additionally retain the Fiery Ape Martial Spirit and its Spirit Skills.
Looking at his Martial Spirit, observing the pages imprinted with the Fiery Ape Martial Spirit, the special patterns prompted Su Wen to think of another method.
"I can engrave abilities like Fire Element Control on the pages to enhance myself. So, can I engrave these Spirit Skills onto my Martial Spirit?"
After engraving, strengthening oneself would be akin to incorporating the Spirit Skills engraved on the pages into one's own abilities, right?
"All I need to do is master the art of engraving."
Thinking this through, Su Wen frowned, sensing a logical inconsistency.
"If I master the art of engraving, wouldn't that be equivalent to me directly mastering this Spirit Skill?"
"If I already possess this Spirit Skill, why would I need the means of engraving to enhance it?"
So, after going in circles, it turns out that I need to internalize the Spirit Skills obtained through replication, thoroughly master them, and learn the Spirit Skills of others' Martial Spirits in the form of creating my own Spirit Skills?
Su Wen felt that this could be attempted but shouldn't be the main approach in the future.
After all, there are too many Spirit Skills, and he may not be able to learn them all.
"However, if I want to reduce consumption, engraving becomes particularly important," Su Wen felt that engraving was the key to solving this problem.
A flash of insight, the power of visualization came into play, and he recorded this moment of enlightenment.
"The means of engraving I've used before were only temporary records. What if it's a permanent record?"
While contemplating, Su Wen also meditated and practiced.
The next day, Su Wen and Ning Rongrong once again arrived at the Great Spirit Arena, participating in the second Spirit Fighter match in Blazing City.
The opponents were still a Silver Spirit Fighter team, but this time, most of the enemies were not young; they had reached middle age, and their Soul Power fluctuations were all at level thirty-six and above.
All seven opponents were Silver Spirit Fighter Badge holders.
Su Wen still emerged victorious, but unfortunately, he didn't replicate any meaningful Spirit Skills.
The Great Spirit Arena.
The spectator area.
Su Wen's gaze shifted, looking to one side.
There, several figures were particularly eye-catching.
Leading them were a man and a woman, both exuding confidence. The woman was exceptionally beautiful, with dark red, voluminous, waist-length waves of hair. She had a fair complexion, delicate features, and a pair of eyes that shimmered with a faint silver light. Walking amidst the crowd, she was as attention-grabbing as a flame.
Beside the man and woman was a familiar face.
Huo Xin, the captain of the Inferno Team.
Currently, Huo Xin was conversing with the man and woman.
During the time these individuals appeared, Su Wen had already learned about the identities of the man and woman from the discussions around him. The man was Huo Wushuang, and the woman was Huo Wu. They were siblings and the children of the Dean of Blazing Academy, possessing extraordinary talent.
Huo Xin is also from the Huo family, but his father is not the Dean; rather, he is the Dean's brother. So, he shares a cousin relationship with Huo Wushuang and Huo Wu.
"Hmm? Wushuang, it's him, the 'ignorant scholar,'" Huo Xin suddenly noticed Su Wen and informed Huo Wushuang beside him.
Huo Wushuang and Huo Wu halted, and the others behind them also stopped, all turning their attention to Su Wen.
"Huo Xin."
"Su Wen."
After the two 'acquaintances' exchanged names, Huo Xin introduced the others beside him, "This is my cousin Huo Wushuang, cousin Huo Wu, and the ones behind are members of the Blazing Team."
Su Wen nodded, looked at Huo Wushuang and Huo Wu, and extended his hand.
Huo Wushuang stepped forward, shook hands with Su Wen using his right hand.
"Su Wen, according to what Huo Xin said, you have impressive strength. I hope we can have the opportunity to have a battle someday," Huo Wu spoke before Huo Wushuang had the chance.
She wore a curious expression, eager to see what kind of person the 'ignorant scholar' was, who could almost single-handedly defeat the entire Inferno Team.
'He doesn't seem like the explosive guy Xin mentioned' Huo Wu thought to herself.
Su Wen's first impression was that of a refined gentleman, exuding an elegant scholarly demeanor, making it hard to believe he could be formidable.
"I'm truly looking forward to it," Su Wen expressed his desire to have a match with them.
With a One-Horned Tyrant Dragon Martial Spirit and a Fire Shadow Martial Spirit, both considered top-tier, last night's contemplation led him to understand something.
His Replication Spirit Skill wasn't just for replicating opponents' Martial Spirits for combat; it was also great for researching.
Spirit Skills can be researched, and Martial Spirits can be studied as well. Therefore, the replication of top-tier Martial Spirits will gradually become his goal.
Su Wen didn't have an extensive conversation with Huo Wushuang and Huo Wu. After a brief introduction, they went their separate ways. Huo Wushuang led the Blazing Team to participate in their match tonight.
Throughout the observation, Su Wen gained some insights into the Spirit Skills of the seven members of the Blazing Team, setting his goals.
"Xiaowen, did you interact with the Blazing Team?" Qin Ming found Su Wen and inquired.
"Yeah," Su Wen wondered how Qin Ming knew.
"They proposed a battle with you. The staff from the Great Spirit Arena approached me for my opinion," Qin Ming explained.
To avoid complications, Su Wen and Ning Rongrong handed over the leadership of the 'Seeking Defeat' Team to Qin Ming, and the staff directly coordinated with him.
"Oh."
Su Wen had no intention of refusing and said to Qin Ming, "Teacher Qin Ming, I accept their challenge."
On the third day, in the main fighting arena, under the gaze of the masses, the host announced the lineup for the next battle.
"The upcoming match will be between the 'Seeking Defeat' Team, who has triumphed twice in a row against a seven-member Silver Spirit Fighter Team, and the 'Blazing' Team!" The host's voice was passionate, and as it faded, anticipation for the upcoming battle engulfed the audience.
Su Wen and Ning Rongrong ascended the stage, arriving on one side of the arena.
"Rongrong, like yesterday's battle, during the fight, I will leave you an opponent. You just need to withstand their attacks and avoid elimination. Is that okay?" Su Wen also considered Ning Rongrong's experience, not making her stand for the entire match.
"Sure, Brother Xiaowen," Ning Rongrong obediently replied.
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