Chapter 55: Chapter 55: Level 26
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For Wang Li, Qin Ming wasn't sure how to guide him. As a Blue Silver Grass Soul Master, he didn't appear to be at a disadvantage when fighting against a Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Soul Master, until the Soul Master of the Soul Respect level, Yu Tianheng, used his third soul skill. Only after that, with Wang Li being a Great Soul Master, did he get struck by the lightning, which was both numerous and fast.
If this still warranted a scolding, Qin Ming, as a teacher, would probably be embarrassed. However, this did allow him to gain a deeper understanding of Wang Li.
Wang Li was exceptionally skilled in the use of his martial soul and soul skills, making all the Blue Silver Grass as fluid and agile as an arm. This allowed him to hold his ground even against the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon martial soul. Had it been a soul beast with no attributes, his soul power would likely have been exhausted without escaping the interference of the Blue Silver Grass.
Wang Li had undoubtedly trained in his martial soul and soul skills previously, which allowed him to perform so well. His physical fitness was also extremely robust, with speed and strength comparable to Soul Masters of the same level who wielded beast martial souls.
It was no wonder that after running 25 laps, he still hadn't reached his physical limit. As a result, Qin Ming decided to observe him for a while longer, allowing him to battle against different types of Soul Masters—those with strong attack types, agile attack types, beast martial souls, and weapon martial souls—to increase his practical combat experience.
As the sun hung high in the sky, the staff at the academy's dining hall had already delivered the food to their section of the campus.
The main dishes were various types of stewed meat and rich soups, with soft and flavorful radishes and potatoes that filled the air with an appetizing fragrance, making one's appetite stir.
The staple food was rice, and there were also vegetables and fruits, ensuring a well-balanced diet with no complaints to be had.
Wang Li even suspected that the Heaven Dou Royal Academy had a collection of low-level soul beasts under 100 years of age, otherwise, where would such high-quality meats come from? After all, it's hard to find regular animals with such taste and texture.
Their meal was being enjoyed on a terrace beside the training grounds, which was almost suspended in mid-air. The terrace had both open and semi-open areas, offering a fantastic view of the surrounding mountains, allowing them to take in the beauty of both the mountainside and the valley below.
After the meal, Dugu Yan leaned back in her chair, half-closing her eyes as she soaked up the sunlight. Due to her martial soul's toxic attributes, she loved basking in the warmth of the sun. She murmured softly:
"Xiao Li, in the afternoon, we can practice on our own. Later, I'll take you to find the most suitable training environment for you. This will be our routine from now on."
"Morning training, afternoon cultivation, and we get four days off each month. Our next break will be in about half a month."
"When the break comes, I'll take you to Heaven Dou City. There's so much good food and fun things to do there. If Grandpa has time, he'll come to pick me up, and I'll have him take us around."
Wang Li couldn't help but feel touched. He hadn't expected things to go so smoothly. Through Dugu Yan, he had the chance to meet Dugu Bo and possibly gain access to immortal herbs. If a Titled Douluo was willing to spar with him, he wondered how much experience he could gain from such encounters.
Naturally, he didn't refuse:
"Sounds good. I've always been in the Fasno Province and have never been to the Dio Province or Heaven Dou City."
As Dugu Yan, the granddaughter of Dugu Bo, was very familiar with Heaven Dou City, there were few places she couldn't go. So, upon hearing Wang Li's words, she eagerly began to explain the details of Heaven Dou City.
Half an hour later, Dugu Yan accompanied Wang Li up the mountain and down, searching among hundreds of simulated training environments for the one most suitable for cultivating his Blue Silver Grass martial soul.
Afterward, Dugu Yan left to train on her own, feeling the immense pressure of Wang Li's talent—his Soul Power had already reached Level 25 at just nine years old, a level that was very impressive.
Once Dugu Yan had left, Wang Li did not immediately start his training. Instead, he reflected on his battle with Yu Tianheng. The Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon martial soul was still extremely powerful. Its violent lightning attribute could easily destroy his Blue Silver Grass. Wang Li hadn't been at a disadvantage primarily because of his self-created soul skills, Instant Step and Fierce Kick.
Yu Tianheng's powerful soul skills, which consumed vast amounts of soul power, were unable to land a direct hit on Wang Li, giving him the chance to counterattack.
Otherwise, even with Wang Li's physical prowess, he wouldn't necessarily have been able to withstand the repeated damage of the lightning entering his body. Of course, if his soul power were sufficient, maintaining his "Resurrection" soul skill would allow him to recover quickly even when struck by the lightning, keeping his combat abilities intact.
Thinking of this, Wang Li's expression became odd:
"So, in the end, it's still because my soul power is too low..."
In any case, his goal now was to rapidly increase his soul power within a reasonable range. With enough soul power, his second soul skill could be fully unleashed. Once he reached Level 30, he could use the academy's resources to hunt soul beasts with incredible vitality, absorb their soul rings and life essence, and his Blue Silver Grass martial soul would soon evolve again.
With this goal in mind, Wang Li sat down and began his training. The simulated training environment had an exceptionally notable effect.
As Wang Li calmed his mind, he could feel the natural wind blowing, carrying with it the refreshing scent of plants. It caressed his face as his pores opened up, absorbing the rich, free-flowing soul power from the outside world.
His martial soul and soul power were exceptionally active at this moment. Wang Li continuously performed his meditation technique, lost in it, completely immersed in his practice.
When he finally woke up, the sky outside was filled with stars. A smile slowly spread across his face:
"Level 26 soul power, it came naturally. I wasn't far from breaking through to Level 26. The morning battle and the afternoon training became a perfect opportunity for this!"
He stood up, brushed the dust from his clothes, and then walked toward the simulated training environment's exit:
"After training, I'm starving. I'll see what's available to eat and then get a good night's rest."
"Tomorrow, I have to wake up early for my run. Before I can leave Heaven Dou Royal Academy, I'll probably have to train under Qin Ming. When will this running ever end? Maybe I should just ask to crash into rocks or jump into a waterfall—that might really give me the workout I need."
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After four days passed, on this particular morning, Wang Li arrived at the training grounds, just like usual.
Other students gradually showed up. Because Wang Li had demonstrated his formidable strength during recent sparring sessions, the other students had grown quite friendly toward him.
Then, Dugu Yan arrived, and Wang Li noticed her mood seemed low, as if something bad had happened.
"Yan Yan, what's wrong?"
Dugu Yan looked up, forcing a smile, and muttered an unclear remark:
"Xiao Li, it's going to rain."
Wang Li paused for a moment, then focused on his surroundings. The air was unusually moist, giving a refreshing, cool feeling—or rather, it seemed more like a chilling, bone-deep coldness.
(End of chapter)