Douluo Continent: Building a Divine Kingdom Starting from the Spirit Hall

Seeing that Tang San had already set off, Dai Mubai helplessly gestured to the others and started running after him, quickly catching up with Tang San and Xiao Wu who were running ahead.

"Little sister, how did you cultivate when you were following the master?"

After catching up, Dai Mubai asked in a low voice, feeling quite puzzled.

Running is a good form of exercise for normal people, but it's just average for Soul Masters.

He couldn't understand the master's training arrangement, and when it came to running, they had previously run back and forth between the academy and Sunset Forest, covering a distance of thousands of miles.

This kind of running exercise, while not entirely useless to them, had very little effect.

Looking at Dai Mubai beside him, and then at Ma Hongjun and the others following behind, Tang San racked his brains, trying to figure out how to respond.

It wouldn't be right to directly say that you only learned theoretical knowledge from your teacher at Notting Academy and that your cultivation was something you arranged yourself. You have to make up some stories to help your teacher establish authority.

"Running is only a secondary exercise; the real purpose is to improve our teamwork and make us more united."

Recalling what the teacher said about team unity yesterday morning, Tang San used it to give a simple piece of advice.

"I see!"

Dai Mubai and the others suddenly realized that this explanation made sense.

I was wondering why such a famous master would assign such a simple training task. It turns out that physical exercise was secondary, or even irrelevant. The real purpose was to use running together to help the team get along.

They all knew that the dean had his eye on the Soul Master Competition, which was a team competition, both in the preliminary rounds and the finals, unless one was an inhuman genius.

Therefore, teamwork and coordination are very important, as they allow each person to perform at their best, or even beyond, their potential, like the Canghui team last time.

Chapter 579 Revenge on Xiao Wu

The distance between Shrek Academy and Soto City is only about seven miles, and a round trip is only fourteen miles. With Dai Mubai and the others' physical abilities, they quickly ran a round trip and then saw Yu Xiaogang standing at the school gate, with eight bamboo baskets next to him, each containing some stones of varying sizes.

"The stones in the bamboo basket were calculated based on your physical fitness. Carry them on your backs and run according to the previous numbering order."

Pointing to the eight bamboo baskets beside him, Yu Xiaogang gestured for the eight people to carry them on their backs.

"what!"

These words, coupled with the eight bamboo baskets, greatly surprised Dai Mubai and the others. The previous twenty laps were relatively easy for them given their physical abilities, but now, with the added weight, it was a different story.

Tang San and Ning Rongrong, on the other hand, seemed very decisive. Without saying a word, they stepped forward and carried the stones according to their previous numbers. Ao Jiu'er also picked up the bamboo basket marked with zero.

She was a teaching assistant at Shrek Academy, and could also be considered a student, just there to get a degree.

Of course, my main purpose is to receive guidance from Teacher Yue; right now, I'm just accompanying my two junior sisters, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing.

Seeing that the three women were so decisive, Dai Mubai and the others didn't say anything and carried the bamboo baskets on their backs and ran according to the previous numbers.

Thanks to Tang San's previous persuasion, this time the group didn't split up and ran, but instead stayed together and helped each other run.

However, the difference quickly became apparent. Ning Rongrong and the other two, who had cultivated the Yi Jin Duan Gu Pian (a traditional Chinese exercise), not only had excellent physical fitness but also remarkable recovery ability. This level of training was completely ineffective; after running ten laps, they didn't even break a sweat.

"Rongrong, is the Yi Jin Duan Gu Pian (a traditional Chinese medicine formula) really that effective?"

Dai Mubai, already drenched in sweat, finally couldn't help but ask. He knew that Ning Rongrong's bamboo basket contained just as many stones as his, yet he was exhausted, while she, a girl, was doing it all so easily, without even breaking a sweat.

This is so discouraging.

The others were also shocked, even Tang San was equally puzzled.

It's one thing that Ning Rongrong and the other two are physically strong, but how come their recovery ability is also so amazing?

"The Yi Jin Duan Gu Manual passed down by the teacher is a comprehensive training method for the body. It not only improves physical fitness, but also greatly enhances the function of the internal organs."

After giving a brief explanation, Ning Rongrong maintained her steady breathing, as did Zhu Zhuqing and Ao Jiu'er who were beside her.

Dai Mubai and the others could only watch with envy, after all, it was the legacy of their teacher Yue, and they were not qualified to learn it.

This disparity made Yu Xiaogang, who was standing at the school gate, frown. He thought he had miscalculated the physical abilities of the three girls and brought over some more stones.

"Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, Ao Jiu'er, add these three stones."

Beside the table where the salt water was placed, Yu Xiaogang's face remained stiff as he pointed to the three stones he had brought.

The three women remained silent as they looked at the three stones, their hearts filled with resistance.

Although they performed well, it doesn't mean they can continue to increase the load; it just means they have recovered better.

They are fine with following the master's teachings, but they only follow reasonable arrangements.

The silence of the three women displeased Yu Xiaogang, and he watched as the two sides stood at attention.

Dai Mubai and the others took the opportunity to stop and catch their breath, but looking at the two opposing sides, they didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Your calculations of their load limits were roughly correct. Increasing the load further will not have a better effect, and this basic exercise method is not very effective and only works a limited number of muscle groups."

At this moment, a gentle and refined voice rang out, making people feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze.

"teacher!"

The three women's eyes lit up, and they breathed a sigh of relief.

Indeed, the newcomer was none other than the gentleman... no, the gentlemanly swordsman Yue Buqun.

Ignoring Yu Xiaogang's somewhat unpleasant expression, Tian Hao tossed over three short sticks, while also holding one in his own hand.

"After training for so long, it's time to teach you swordsmanship."

Upon hearing that their teacher was going to teach kendo, the three girls' eyes lit up, and even Dai Mubai and the others next to them became excited, hoping to audit this master's kendo class.

"The first step in sword practice is to grip the sword, and gripping the sword can be divided into two methods: steady and flexible. The ultimate goal is to achieve a balance between steadiness and flexibility, and vice versa. Watch closely."

After saying that, Tian Hao extended the wooden stick in his hand and used it to lift up the bucket of water containing the lightly salted water for everyone to drink, lifting it up by supporting the bottom of the bucket.

That wasn't all. After using the end of a wooden stick to lift the bucket of water, Tian Hao immediately demonstrated a set of basic sword techniques. There were no fancy moves, just the most basic sword moves.

He didn't use his soul power; he relied entirely on his own strength to control and maintain the stability of the bucket, and even the water in the bucket didn't ripple at all.

After practicing a set of basic sword techniques, Tian Hao put down the water bucket, glanced at the three disciples whose eyes were already shining with excitement, and said, "There's no need to go straight to my level. You can find your own way to progress step by step. After you've finished practicing holding the sword, I'll teach you the next step in swordsmanship."

After saying this, Tian Hao turned around, took a step, and disappeared from the spot.

The three girls, holding short sticks, all turned to look at the bamboo baskets behind them, understanding their teacher's intention.

Without delay, he put down the bamboo basket on his back and carried it on a wooden stick.

Using the lever principle, it takes many times the force to lift the bamboo basket and the stones inside. It's definitely not possible to do it with one hand like the teacher did. They used both hands and adjusted the position of their palms to a range that they could bear before starting to run again.

Seeing the three girls start running again, Dai Mubai and the others could only follow suit, while also learning to take down the bamboo baskets from the book and carry them in their hands.

Carrying it like this is indeed much better than simply carrying it on your back, because it also exercises your arms. However, it is also more tiring. After a short while, everyone felt their arms were sore and had to carry it on their backs again.

However, they did not give up and lifted their arms again after they recovered.

This is the teaching of a master swordsman; it cannot be wrong.

Although his teaching was interfered with, Yu Xiaogang couldn't say anything.

Because their method is obviously more difficult and more effective, and even the children have accepted it. If I were to force a change, it would only provoke the children's resentment.

The morning session was a group practice session, and Yu Xiaogang did not interfere in the afternoon, allowing the students to arrange their own time.

These children all have different martial souls and their own set of cultivation methods. Although I have done a lot of research on soul master cultivation, I can't compare to their expertise.

For example, Dai Mubai has the accumulated knowledge of the Star Luo royal family for thousands of years. They have studied their own martial soul for a long time. He would not be arrogant enough to think that he could surpass the accumulated knowledge of the Star Luo royal family in the cultivation and research of the White Tiger martial soul.

After having dinner before dark, the group headed to the Soto Arena as usual, but this time there was one more person present: Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang.

Previously, his friend Flander had highly praised this teacher Yue, and Yu Xiaogang was also very curious about his teaching ability, and even somewhat unconvinced.

Although he lacked physical strength, he believed that he was unmatched in the entire Soul Master world when it came to theoretical research. This theoretical invincibility was no joke.

When it comes to teaching ability, Yu Xiaogang is confident that he is second to none.

However, after wandering around for a while, Yu Xiaogang became even more silent, because although Teacher Yue only gave the children a word or two of guidance after each battle, it was often very insightful, and many of the points were things that Yu Xiaogang had not even noticed.

"Where's Xiao Wu?"

Flander, who was traveling with them, suddenly realized that one person was missing from the group—it was Xiao Wu.

"Xiao Wu went to the restroom."

Tang San replied, but felt a little helpless.

Going to the restroom was just a lie. Xiao Wu used the excuse of going to the restroom to go outside and play, mainly to buy some things for girls.

Besides, with the teacher present, he couldn't very well leave to follow along.

Moreover, Xiao Wu's fourth soul skill is incredibly powerful, and combined with her teleportation ability, she can protect herself even against powerful soul masters, so there's no need to worry.

Seeing that Tang San said so, Flander didn't press further.

However, what the others didn't know was that Xiao Wu was being targeted, or rather, she had been targeted for a long time and was waiting for an opportunity to strike.

"They're all a bunch of big bad guys."

On the bustling street, Xiao Wu stuffed the snacks she had bought into her mouth while muttering complaints about the large Soul Arena and Teacher Yue.

Since that incident, she and her third brother have been completely ostracized by the Soul Masters of the Soto Grand Soul Arena, and no one dares to fight them.

I tried again after returning from Sunset Forest, but it still didn't work. I even lost before my opponent even got a chance to play.

She was active and combative by nature, so she was naturally very unhappy about not having any fights to fight. During the nightly combat training sessions, she and her third brother had just watched and were getting impatient.

"There's a murderous aura!"

As Xiao Wu was walking, she suddenly sensed a murderous aura and instinctively wanted to possess her martial soul, but it was too late.

Dozens of powerful crossbow bolts shot out from the dark alleyway on the side. Despite Xiao Wu’s best efforts to dodge, she was still pierced through the shoulder by an arrow that looked like a short spear and was shot into the alleyway on the other side.

Immediately afterwards, a burly figure carrying a berserk soul pressure rushed over with an iron hammer. With one swing, he sent Xiao Wu, who was trying to possess a martial soul, flying further away and injuring her even more severely.

That wasn't all. The newcomer grabbed Xiaowu by the neck and pressed her against the wall. With a blank expression, he gripped the short gun on Xiaowu's shoulder and used his overwhelming strength to pin it to the alleyway wall.

Then, still expressionless, he took out another nail and nailed it to the other shoulder, then the third, the fourth...

Eight short spears were driven into Xiao Wu's shoulders, arms, thighs, and calves, causing her to almost faint from pain she had never experienced before.

"Who are you? Why are you attacking me?"

It took her a while to regain some consciousness. Looking at the unfamiliar man in front of her, Xiao Wu couldn't understand why he would attack her, especially with such a despicable and cruel method.

"You forgot so quickly."

Seeing that Xiao Wu didn't remember who he was, Tie Xin smiled sadly.