A sleepless night.
As the time for class approached, the Master appeared on the training ground precisely on time. Seeing the eight individuals standing tall and energetic in the center of the field, he showed a satisfied smile. "Good, you've all arrived early today. Your task remains one-on-one sparring matches, so you can better understand each other's strengths."
He then looked at Tang Sui. "However, Tang Sui will temporarily be excused from the one-on-one matches today. Tang Sui, Oscar, and Ning Rongrong, the three of you have a different training assignment from me today."
"Yes."
The three walked towards the Master without hesitation and followed him aside to complete the physical training task he had assigned.
As the Master had said before, for a support-type soul master, the ability to escape was their most vital skill. Thus, in combat, their most important ability was to run, so they could protect themselves.
Therefore, Tang Sui, Oscar, and Ning Rongrong began practicing horse stance on the side, while the other six started sparring with each other in turns.
Over the next few days, they engaged in not only one-on-one battles, but also two-on-two, three-on-three, four-on-four, and even situations where a few fought against many, all in rotation.
As time passed, they learned all of Shrek Academy's other members' soul skills, and their tacit understanding grew bit by bit.
For each day's battles, the Master would impose special requirements, such as which soul skills were allowed, which were not, and what constraints they would face.
After the combat practice, there were no other arrangements besides weighted running.
Tang Sui, so exhausted that she could barely lift a finger, had become accustomed to waking up in the wooden tub the next day.
This grueling training continued for a full three months.
In the interim, Tang San, Oscar, and Xiao Wu traveled to Suotuo City and officially registered as Soul Exalts.
To maintain a low profile, the Master specifically had them wear masks with special illusionary effects when they went for registration.
During these three months, although Tang Sui's soul power had not seen any movement, her spirit power and HP had undergone a second breakthrough, showing an upward trend.
As for the others' soul power, apart from Ma Hongjun who had advanced by one level, most of them had not seen significant increases. However, their physical fitness was vastly different from before. Su Dan Novel Network.
Another bright and sunny day.
Today, the group was not subjected to repeated high-intensity training. Instead, the Master called them to the training ground and announced that the first phase of teaching had concluded. The second phase of teaching would take place at the Great Spirit Arena.
Similar to the graduation task arranged by Dean Flander before, the Master's second teaching objective was for them to obtain Silver Spirit Arena badges, and only then would the second phase of teaching conclude.
However, it was worth noting that during this period, they would be staying in an inn near the Great Spirit Arena, but all accommodation and food expenses would be their own responsibility.
Tang Sui stared at the last line of information on her personal panel and fell into silence.
Soul Coins: 38 (tsk tsk tsk)
There was no additional mockery, but those three 'tsk's seemed to encompass all the ridicule, striking her little face like slaps.
Tang Sui, who was as poor as a church mouse, immediately tugged on Tang San's sleeve. Under his puzzled gaze, she raised her teary blue eyes and choked, "Brother, I'm completely out of money qaq."
Tang San: "......"
He reached out and patted Tang Sui's head. He intended to comfort her by saying, "It's okay, brother still has money to support you," but then, Tang San, who hadn't worked at the blacksmith shop or sold iron for over three months, froze. He suddenly remembered his own depleted wallet and promptly shut his mouth, merely continuing to pat her head in silence.
It seemed it was time to make money.
......
Accompanying them this time were not only the Master but also Dean Flander and the Immovable King Zhao Wuji.
As a shrewd businessman, Flander haggled with the innkeeper and ultimately signed a three-month rental contract with an absolute discount. This was because it required an initial deposit and three months' rent upfront.
It was still early before nightfall. After the group was divided into pairs and assigned rooms, the Master called them to the room of the three teachers.
The triple room was much larger than the double room, suitable for meetings and discussions.
"Although the overall goal this time is to obtain Silver Spirit Arena badges, you must remember that obtaining Silver Spirit Arena badges is not limited to one-on-one spirit duels. You can also participate in two-on-two duels and team duels simultaneously. This is because I want you to not only obtain Silver Spirit Arena badges individually but also to obtain them in team battles."
The Master scanned the group seated on the sofas and continued, "For two-on-two spirit duels, you can form your teams as you wish, but there are a few restrictions you must remember."
"First, you are not allowed to reveal your appearance or tell your opponents your names during duels. All battles will be fought under code names."
"Second, including Tang San himself, no one is allowed to use hidden weapons. Third, regardless of victory or defeat, each person must participate in at least two battles per day. Can you do this?"
Everyone nodded in unison.
"Since you all understand, you can now freely form your teams for the spirit duels this evening. The Great Spirit Arena usually starts with one-on-one and two-on-two battles first, while team battles begin quite late. The timing can be staggered, allowing you to earn more ticket revenue."
The Master then explained to the group, "From now on, you will participate in one team battle each day. For the remaining slot, you can choose freely. If you wish to participate in three battles, you can do so, as long as you manage your soul power accordingly."
Author's Notes:
Guess what Sui Sui's title is? It's the name of one of the skins in Onmyoji! Heh heh~
See you tomorrow!