The Glory of the Sun and Moon in the Peerless Tang Sect

One purple-gold card is worth 10,000 gold soul coins, and two cards are worth 20,000 gold soul coins. The profits from soul beasts are undoubtedly enormous; even just some materials are worth that much money, so it's no wonder that some people are willing to take the risk.

Ye Liu, who was standing to the side, smiled and patted Xu Zihuang on the shoulder.

"There's nothing to thank me for. Actually, we're the ones who benefited from your help."

The inner court disciples were mostly busy with their own cultivation, and many seemed to be pondering cultivation issues even during mealtimes. They didn't pay much attention to Xu Zihuang, the outer court disciple in his yellow uniform.

After enjoying dinner together, Xu Zihuang and his two companions headed towards the training ground on the east side of Poseidon Island.

The training ground was where Wu Ming and Chu Qingtian sparred last time; it was a hill that looked like its top had been flattened.

The sky outside had already darkened. The rugged mountain path was dotted evenly with rows of guiding streetlights.

Chu Qingtian and Ye Liu stopped at the entrance of the mountain road after escorting Xu Zihuang.

"Tianhuang, Dean Yan instructed that only you can go up alone."

"Alright, Senior Chu, Senior Ye, you can go back now. Thank you for your help today." Xu Zihuang smiled and nodded to the two of them, then started walking deeper into the mountain path.

The hill was only about 100 meters high, and Xu Zihuang soon arrived at the flat training ground at the top.

The spacious training ground was like a huge square, and under the illumination of several exceptionally bright soul-guiding lamps, it was as bright as day.

Four figures were already waiting in the center of the venue.

Elder Xuan, Dean Yan Shaozhe of the Martial Soul Department, Senior Sister Zhang Lexuan of the Inner Court, and Ma Xiaotao, dressed in red with an exceptionally alluring figure.

Chapter 142 Dissolving Evil Fire and Ultimate Fire

"Elder Xuan, Dean Yan." Xu Zihuang bowed respectfully to the two of them, then smiled at Zhang Lexuan and Ma Xiaotao.

"Senior Sister, Senior Sister Ma."

Zhang Lexuan nodded gently to Xu Zihuang, while Ma Xiaotao scrutinized Xu Zihuang, her beautiful pink eyes revealing a scrutinizing light.

Ma Xiaotao is not wearing a veil now, and her appearance is comparable to Zhang Lexuan's, but the two have completely different temperaments.

Her delicate face had an unnatural flush, and the pale pink in her eyes was even deeper than when she appeared at the Colosseum at noon earlier that day.

Even she, who has never paid much attention to her appearance, had to admit that Xu Zihuang's looks do indeed meet the aesthetic standards of most women.

Her mind involuntarily recalled the words Yan Shaozhe had said to her before.

Yu Tianhuang's appearance, talent, and strength are all top-notch. Apart from being a little young, everything about him is perfect.

The strong sense of rejection I felt earlier has largely dissipated by now.

Thinking of this, she felt her cheeks flush. She didn't know if it was from shyness or from the pent-up anger within her.

Ma Xiaotao has always been a carefree person, and she is seven or eight years older than Xu Zihuang, but she is still a naive girl.

The shame intensified, especially considering that she had actually given serious thought to the teacher's suggestion.

Elder Xuan casually wiped the grease off his hands on his dirty clothes and came to stand in front of Xu Zihuang.

"There's no need to feel pressured or burdened, just try your best."

He had been following behind everyone in the Star Dou Great Forest and had personally witnessed the effects of Xu Zihuang's first soul skill.

But Ma Xiaotao's situation was completely different due to the negative effects of her martial soul itself. To be honest, he didn't have much hope either.

"Yes, Elder Xuan," Xu Zihuang replied.

Elder Xuan turned to look at Ma Xiaotao again. Ma Xiaotao's shyness vanished, and after giving Xu Zihuang a generous look, she understood and sat cross-legged on the ground.

With a clear phoenix cry, an extremely hot wave of air instantly emanated from her body and spread outwards.

Two yellow, two purple, and two black—six perfectly matched spirit rings pulsated around Ma Xiaotao's body. After releasing her martial spirit, the blush on her pretty face became noticeably more intense, and a faint red light flickered around her.

At around twenty years old, Ma Xiaotao is at the most beautiful age in a girl's life. Moreover, she is already extremely beautiful, and her rosy cheeks make her look as radiant as peach blossoms.

A golden-red phantom of the Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul rose behind him, its soul power swirling around him, making his entire body seem to be bathed in golden-red flames.

However, the expression on her face was very unnatural, as if she were enduring great pain, her delicate eyebrows twitching constantly.

Seeing this, Yan Shaozhe sighed inwardly.

Hopefully, that soul skill will actually work on Tao's evil fire.

He immediately composed himself and, along with Elder Xuan and Zhang Lexuan, turned their gazes to Xu Zihuang.

Both Xu Zihuang and Xu Zihuang had a flowing aura of soul power, but Xu Zihuang's aura was a brilliant gold. His deep purple eyes suddenly changed, covered with strange patterns of brilliant gold, dazzling the mind.

After unleashing his Golden Eye Martial Soul, he exuded an ethereal and otherworldly aura.

Purple, purple, purple, black. Four spirit rings, far exceeding conventional understanding, appeared one after another. In terms of cultivation level, he was certainly far inferior to Ma Xiaotao, but his spirit ring configuration was absolutely astonishing.

Xu Zihuang nodded solemnly to Elder Xuan, Yan Shaozhe, and Zhang Lexuan, and then activated his first soul skill.

A melodious whale cry echoed throughout the training ground, and the phantom of the Silver-Scaled White Whale materialized out of thin air beside him. After the qualitative change in his spiritual power, the illusory body of the Silver-Scaled White Whale seemed to have become much more solid. However, its pair of dark and delicate eyes lacked the liveliness it had shown at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

The increase in mental strength and the age of his soul rings has also greatly expanded the coverage area of ​​Xu Zihuang's first soul skill, Whale's Roar. It can now cover a space with a diameter of two hundred meters.

Elder Xuan, Yan Shaozhe, and Zhang Lexuan felt a sudden jolt of energy.

Both Elder Xuan and Yan Shaozhe showed expressions of surprise.

This soul skill can even amplify mental power?!

Although the increase isn't huge, the mere effect of boosting mental power is enough to make this soul skill a top-tier soul skill. The most direct benefit of boosting mental power is that it allows soul masters to use their soul skills more precisely and better unleash their power.

For a Soul Master, it's a comprehensive boost to their strength. Moreover, Xu Zihuang's Soul Skill is area-of-effect, and it doesn't only have this one effect.

The only one who wasn't too surprised was Zhang Lexuan. She had personally experienced the effects of Xu Zihuang's first soul skill a few days ago in the Star Dou Great Forest.

The effect of the mental strength enhancement was unrelated to solving Ma Xiaotao's evil fire problem, and since Xu Zihuang had not revealed this information, she did not tell Xuan Lao and Yan Shaozhe without authorization.

After all, the effects of soul skills are absolutely taboo for any soul master; this is an unspoken rule.

At this moment, changes began to occur on Ma Xiaotao's body. A faint red light flickered on her body, and wisps of fine black energy separated from her skin.

Everyone's gaze sharpened.

Is this the evil energy within Xiao Tao's Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul?!

The reason why Ma Xiaotao has been troubled by the evil fire is because the Evil Fire Phoenix martial soul is a mutation. The origin of the martial soul contains a wisp of evil energy and it is not a pure fire phoenix martial soul.

The golden-red phantom of the Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul behind her became even more dazzling, and another wave of scorching heat swept over. But this time, whether it was Elder Xuan, Yan Shaozhe, or Zhang Lexuan, their faces showed expressions of shock.

"Ultimate Fire?!" Elder Xuan suddenly looked in the direction of Xu Zihuang, as if responding to Elder Xuan's gaze.

Xu Zihuang withdrew his martial soul and slowly explained, "Elder Xuan, my first soul skill not only amplifies mental power by 10%, but also increases attributes by 10%."

Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul attribute was already close to the category of Ultimate Fire, and this 10% attribute increase was just enough for her to truly step into that threshold.

The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School also possesses the attribute enhancement soul skill, but it is simply incomparable to his number one soul skill.

Because the former only enhances the power of the soul skill attribute, while his first soul skill can fundamentally elevate the soul master's martial soul attribute.

The shock in Elder Xuan's eyes gradually faded, but his mind remained immersed in it, and he murmured to himself.

"A born Soul Master Commander. Such an abnormal Soul Skill actually comes from a thousand-year Soul Ring?!"

As he said this, his gaze toward Xu Zihuang was filled with intense desire.

With this skill, Yu Tianhuang is destined to be a core member of any team in the future.

"Elder Xuan, do you think Xiao Tao's problem with the evil fire has been completely resolved?" Yan Shaozhe couldn't help but ask Elder Xuan after regaining his senses.

While Xu Zihuang's first soul skill certainly shocked Yan Shaozhe, he was more concerned about the evil fire problem of his direct disciple Ma Xiaotao.

"Well."

Elder Xuan responded softly, carefully examined Ma Xiaotao's condition, and then pondered for a moment.

"Xiao Tao's problem with the evil fire originates from her martial soul. It seems that the evil fire in her body has only been temporarily resolved. As long as she continues to cultivate, the problem will reappear. However, now that we have a way to suppress it temporarily, at least it won't affect her cultivation."

"Xiao Tao has entered a meditative state. Shao Zhe, you stay here and watch over Xiao Tao."

After speaking, Elder Xuan looked at Xu Zihuang again. He had a lot of questions in his mind, but remembering Elder Mu's instructions, he ultimately said nothing.

He simply waved to Zhang Lexuan.

"Le Xuan, you should take him home."

"Yes, Elder Xuan."

Chapter 143 Field Test

The path leading from the training ground at the top of the hill to the foot of the hill is a series of bluestone steps carved directly into the hard rock. The only railing on the outside is a thin, cold iron chain.

The mountain was covered with lush green vegetation, and the mist rose from the Sea God Lake. Although the bluestone steps were slippery, Xu Zihuang and Zhang Lexuan were both powerful Soul Masters and were not affected in the slightest.

The cool, soul-guided light emanating from the edge of the bluestone steps shone on Zhang Lexuan's long black hair, creating a strange, hazy beauty.

Xu Zihuang followed silently behind Zhang Lexuan, his eyes clear, his attitude one of pure appreciation.

Zhang Lexuan's figure isn't as voluptuous as Ma Xiaotao's, but her gentle and graceful demeanor makes it easier for people to fall for her.

If Xu Zihuang's current disguise is that of a heartthrob whose appearance and temperament perfectly match female aesthetics, then Senior Sister Zhang Lexuan is like an unattainable dream goddess.

Even though it seems so close, when you actually try to get closer and touch it, you unconsciously feel ashamed of yourself.

Of course, Xu Zihuang was an exception, because of his background and childhood experiences, he never had such an inferiority complex.

Zhang Lexuan, who was walking in front, suddenly stopped and turned around, meeting Xu Zihuang's clear gaze. She smiled softly.

"Tianhuang, what's wrong?"

"I was simply drawn to Senior Sister without even realizing it," Xu Zihuang said with a gentle smile. It was a slightly cheesy statement, but the way he said it sounded so honest and natural.

Zhang Lexuan smiled slightly and did not respond to this.

Since she became the senior disciple of the inner courtyard, Xu Zihuang was the first person to speak so frankly to her. Although she felt a little curious, it was not enough to stir her heart, which had long been closed off.

Moreover, from the very beginning, she regarded Xu Zihuang as a relatively close junior.

Zhang Lexuan waved to Xu Zihuang, and only continued walking down the mountain after Xu Zihuang came to her side.

"Tianhuang, what do you think of our Shrek Academy?"

Xu Zihuang's heart skipped a beat. Although he guessed what Zhang Lexuan meant, he still gave a vague answer.

"The top academy on the mainland truly lives up to its reputation."