thefictionvixens Chapter 82 Blue Tyrant Academy
Chapter 82 Blue Tyrant Academy
Several days later, in Tiandou City, at Blue Tyrant Academy.
Unlike the grand and solemn, heavily guarded Tian Dou Royal Academy, Lan Ba Academy is located in the southeast area of Tian Dou City. It is built against the mountain and has a quiet environment. The academy buildings are simple and heavy with a rugged style. There are no gorgeous decorations at the entrance of the academy, only flame patterns.
After explaining their purpose, they were received by a teacher named Yin Shu, a Soul King level expert with a calm and capable demeanor.
Upon hearing the name "Dawn Team" and their desire to join the academy, Teacher Yinshu's eyes flashed with obvious surprise and importance, clearly indicating that he had heard about the Soto Grand Arena through some channels.
"Please wait a moment, students. This matter requires a decision from the dean himself." Teacher Yinshu politely led them into a simple reception room before hurriedly leaving.
A short while later, a few hurried footsteps came from outside the door. A woman strode in.
She looked to be in her thirties, dressed in a simple blue cloth dress, which could not hide her fiery and attractive figure. Her features were exquisite and captivating, with willow-leaf eyebrows and phoenix eyes, exuding a unique heroic spirit and sharpness. However, there seemed to be an inescapable melancholy and restlessness between her brows. She was none other than Liu Erlong, the dean of Blue Tyrant Academy.
Her gaze, sharp as lightning, swept over the five people in the room, pausing briefly on Yan Zu before she spoke, her voice direct and crisp: "I am Dean Liu Erlong. Yin Shu said you are the Dawn Team that defeated the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy in Soto City? You want to join my Blue Tyrant Academy?"
"Indeed." Yan Zu stood up and bowed respectfully. "Junior Yan Zu greets Dean Liu. These are my companions: Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Oscar."
Liu Erlong nodded slightly. "Being able to defeat the team from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy proves that you have the strength. But my Blue Tyrant Academy doesn't consider reputation when admitting students, nor does it only consider strength."
She walked to the head seat and sat down with a bold posture. "Tell me, why did you choose Lan Ba? The Heaven Dou Royal Academy probably recruited you too, right?"
Yan Zu stated frankly, "The Heavenly Dou Royal Academy did indeed extend an invitation. However, we declined for three reasons: First, we dislike its deep ties with the royal family and the numerous rules and restrictions imposed upon us; second, our path of cultivation requires extensive independent combat and free exploration, and we dislike being overly instructed by others; third," he looked at Liu Erlong, his gaze clear, "we have heard that Dean Liu is an upright person, and that Blue Tyrant Academy has a free academic atmosphere, emphasizing practical combat and the development of students' true nature. These three points align better with what we seek."
Liu Erlong raised an eyebrow, seemingly surprised by Yan Zu's straightforwardness and clear reasoning. "Freedom? Real combat? Sounds good. But freedom doesn't mean laxity. The real combat at my Blue Tyrant Academy is real sword and spear combat; you can get injured, and even your lives could be in danger. Can you handle that?"
Xiao Wu immediately answered, "Of course we can handle it! We've proven ourselves in real combat!"
Zhu Zhuqing succinctly stated: "It is something I cannot obtain."
Upon hearing this, Liu Erlong laughed and said, "In that case, let's have a friendly spar and see just how good you really are."
As soon as Liu Erlong finished speaking, the atmosphere in the reception room changed instantly.
A friendly spar? Facing a Soul Saint-level "Horn of Slaughter" known for his fiery temper and formidable combat prowess? A hint of tension swept through the five members of the Dawn Team, but even more so, they were filled with an eager fighting spirit.
This scene is reminiscent of the time I faced Zhao Wuji at Shrek Academy.
"What? Scared?" Liu Erlong stood up, a scorching and wild aura emanating from her body, the natural pressure of the top-tier beast martial soul, the Fire Dragon.
"I wouldn't say I'm afraid." Yan Zu stepped forward, meeting Liu Erlong's gaze. "It's our honor to spar with the Dean. But I wonder, how does the Dean intend to spar?"
"That's great!" A hint of appreciation flashed in Liu Erlong's eyes. "This place is too small; we can't really practice properly. Come with me to the training ground!"
She acted swiftly, turning and leaving. Yan Zu and the other four exchanged glances and immediately followed.
The Blue Tyrant Academy's training ground is located deep within the academy, covering a vast area with a surface paved with specially made black rock capable of withstanding strong soul power impacts. Although it was daytime, there were no other students in the arena, clearly indicating that Teacher Yinshu had made arrangements in advance.
Liu Erlong walked to the center of the arena, turned around, and stood still, her blue robes fluttering even without wind. "I won't use my Martial Soul True Body to suppress my soul power to the Soul King level. But my combat experience, soul skill usage, and strength won't be compromised. You five, come at me together! Let me see what makes you think you can defeat those kids from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"
Before she finished speaking, no spirit rings lit up on her body, but a scorching wave of heat had already spread out, and the temperature of the entire training ground seemed to rise a few degrees. That was the natural aura emanating from her powerful spirit power and martial spirit origin.
Yan Zu took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "We'll use the most familiar infinite recovery formation, but this time we're facing Dean Liu, so the pressure is completely different. Rongrong, prioritize boosting me, Zhuqing, and Xiaowu; Oscar, prepare your clone sausage and recovery sausage to provide support at any time; Zhuqing and Xiaowu, probe at the start to find the rhythm, don't fight head-on; I'll be responsible for controlling the field and defense."
Summon your Martial Soul.
The moment Xiaoyu appeared, Liu Erlong froze. Her gaze was fixed on Xiaoyu, who was as beautiful as jade and full of spirit. A complex expression flashed in her sharp phoenix eyes—shock, reminiscence, and an indescribable pain and disorientation.
This detached beast spirit, this lifelike form... it's so similar! It's just like that person's Luo Sanpao! Although the aura and form are completely different, one is auspicious and gentle, the other... but the special nature of this detached form instantly stirred up memories buried deep in her heart for twenty years.
"Dean...?" Yin Shu noticed Liu Erlong's unusual behavior and gently reminded him.
Liu Erlong snapped back to reality, quickly suppressing the complex emotions in his eyes and rekindling his fighting spirit. However, his gaze towards Yan Zu was different now, carrying a hint of inquiry and an indescribable gentleness. "Interesting little fellow... Continue!"
Without another word, her soul power surged, and seven soul rings—two yellow, two purple, and three black—rose beneath her feet! Although she had said she would suppress her soul power to the Soul King level, the attribute bonuses and soul skill power brought by the soul rings were still terrifying.
"Seven Treasures Transform into Glazed Pagoda, First: Power! Second: Speed!" Ning Rongrong's sweet shout rang out first, and the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda shone brightly, its colorful light landing precisely on Yan Zu, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing, causing their auras to surge instantly.
Oscar didn't hesitate either. With a surge of soul power, the Thousand Illusionary Intestines instantly materialized and were distributed to everyone: "I have roots—Thousand Illusionary Intestines! Xiao Wu, Zhu Qing, catch!"
Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing took the clone intestines and swallowed them, their figures blurring at the same time.
Xiao Wu activated her third soul skill, "Jade Rabbit Clone," and two physical clones with 70% combat power appeared out of thin air. Together with the three phantoms with 30% combat power derived from the clone intestines, six "Xiao Wu" were instantly formed. Zhu Zhuqing also generated three clone intestine phantoms. The four "Zhu Zhuqing" formed a pincer movement, cooperating with Xiao Wu's clone group to form a dense defensive line.
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