Chapter 65: Chapter 65: Flame Lotus
Signing up here was a straightforward process. All you needed to do was register your identity to receive the Iron Fighter Badge and then wait.
Soon, they received a notification and were assigned to the No. 16 Spirit Arena.
"Aside from solo, can we also participate in duo every day?" Xiao Tianyang suddenly asked, glancing at Dai Mubai.
"Yes," Dai Mubai replied.
"Little San, let's form a team!" Xiao Wu exclaimed, her face lighting up with excitement. "I've even thought of a name."
"Let me guess, is it the Three-Five Combination?" Xiao Tianyang teased.
Xiao Wu: "..."
Dai Mubai turned to Oscar and Ning Rongrong, explaining, "Generally, auxiliary soul masters don't fight alone. The arena is too small, and it's not conducive to evasion."
Ning Rongrong's face brightened with relief. 'It's fine if I don't have to fight. I can just come here and watch others battle. Perfect!'
At that moment, the battle in the Spirit Arena below had already begun.
Xiao Tianyang leaned forward, watching intently.
"We'll form a team of two," Saber suddenly said, stepping behind Xiao Tianyang.
"Okay," Xiao Tianyang responded casually.
Ning Rongrong felt a bit lost and hesitated to speak first. Just then, Zhu Zhuqing stepped forward and asked, "Saber, can I pair up with Tianyang?"
Everyone was stunned. No one had expected Zhu Zhuqing to make such a request, especially after Saber had already spoken.
Two people's expressions changed noticeably—Ning Rongrong and, unsurprisingly, Dai Mubai.
On the other hand, Saber, one of the central figures in the conversation, remained easygoing. With a smile, she said, "No problem. Then I'll team up with Rongrong." She turned to Ning Rongrong. "Is that okay?"
"Ah," Ning Rongrong nodded listlessly.
The grouping felt a bit unusual, and Xiao Tianyang couldn't quite understand Zhu Zhuqing's request.
After all, in this situation, pairing with either Ning Rongrong or Saber would have been the more logical choice.
While teaming up with him almost guaranteed a winning streak, what was the point? If winning was the only goal, they wouldn't need this training at all.
In Xiao Tianyang's impression, Zhu Zhuqing wasn't the type to act on a whim. 'Could it be my charm that's working?' he wondered, glancing at the cold and quiet Zhu Zhuqing beside him. If that were the case, it might be a bit troublesome.
"I just want to learn more by your side, that's all," Zhu Zhuqing said, feeling Xiao Tianyang's gaze and turning her head slightly.
'Little girl, can your expression be any faker? And if that's the case, why are you blushing?' Xiao Tianyang thought, feeling a bit helpless.
"By the way, what should we name our team?" Xiao Tianyang asked, trying to ease the awkwardness.
After a moment of thought, Zhu Zhuqing's expression returned to normal. "Tianqing Group," she suggested.
Xiao Tianyang nodded and went to the counter to finalize the registration.
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"Tianyang, it's your turn," Zhu Zhuqing gently nudged Xiao Tianyang, waking him up.
"Oh, already?" Xiao Tianyang stirred, still a bit drowsy. He stood up and walked out, seemingly familiar with the path but heading in the wrong direction.
"Tianyang, the entrance is over there!" Zhu Zhuqing called out, exasperated.
'He was just captivated a moment ago, and now he's lost focus. Are all boys like this?' she wondered.
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"Next, let's welcome the sixth contestants from the No. 16 Spirit Arena for a one-on-one battle!" the announcer declared. "On one side, we have Flame Lotus, a level 29 comprehensive weapon soul master with the Three-Colored Flame martial soul.
"On the other side, we have One Sword, a powerful offensive weapon soul master with the Soul-Eating Sword martial soul, aiming for his tenth consecutive victory!"
"It's worth noting that Xiao Tianyang has no prior record..."
As soon as the announcer finished, the audience erupted in chatter.
Part of the excitement came from the prospect of One Sword's tenth win, while the other part was curiosity about the term "comprehensive weapon soul master."
Just like Dai Mubai and the others had been puzzled by the term, the audience was equally confused.
Some thought it was just grandstanding, while others found it intriguing. After all, they might be witnessing a soul master who excelled in all aspects.
In the VIP seating area, Tang San was surprised to see Xiao Tianyang step onto the stage. "Brother Tianyang, why is he wearing a mask?"
"With that shocking soul ring configuration, if he didn't wear a mask, he might get kidnapped as soon as he steps out of here," Dai Mubai sighed. "There's nothing we can do about it. It's just too extraordinary."
Tang San nodded. That made sense. But would a mask really help?
"With Tianyang's strength, even if he doesn't use his martial soul, he'd probably be unmatched at the same level, right?" Ning Rongrong frowned slightly, her heart filled with worry.
"I'm not sure either," Dai Mubai shrugged. "But I think I heard Tianyang tell the dean that he's here to learn, not to earn points. So this time, he's only going to use his first soul skill and nothing else."
"Including close combat, which he's best at?" Oscar asked, surprised.
Dai Mubai nodded. "That seems to be the case."
"Then it's such a waste!" Ma Hongjun lamented. "If I had that skill, I'd go up and kick my opponent away. How cool would that be!"
"Haha, if you want, I'll have Tianyang fulfill your request when he's done," Dai Mubai sneered.
"Any request?"
"A request to kick you away!"
"Boss Dai, you jerk!"
"Fatty, you're getting bolder!"
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In the VIP room, a handsome young man lounged lazily on a single sofa, his expression casual. He glanced at Xiao Tianyang on the stage and asked, "Bishop Jacko, what do you think is special about this Flame Lotus?"
"Comprehensive? Never heard of it," Bishop Jacko frowned, then shook his head. "But it might be a new sect, Your Highness. Just watch."
"And what about One Sword?" the young man asked again.
"The person chosen by Your Highness is naturally excellent," Bishop Jacko praised without hesitation. "His martial soul has great potential, and his soul ring configuration is nearly perfect. He's a talent worth cultivating!"
The young man hummed in response and fell silent.
For the past few years, he had been deliberately cultivating talents. However, most of the promising individuals he liked were snatched up by the higher-ups of the Spirit Hall, who wanted to train them as the next generation of successors.
Otherwise, as a young man, he wouldn't have come here personally to inspect the situation.
Of course, the fact that he could summon a Spirit Hall Bishop to accompany him was enough to indicate that his identity was far from ordinary.
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