Ray's innate talent might be lacking, but his divine strength compensated for it fully. More importantly, Ray never held anything back.
Although both Ray and Raziel Phoenix had only increased by one soul rank, the effort behind that rank was worlds apart. Ray's growth came from relentless grinding.
Moreover, after mutating into a variant, his Silverfalls Vine had become far more promising. If it evolved again upon gaining his second ring, it might even ascend into a high-tier martial soul.
"All right," Alfred said. "Today's training begins now."
He pointed at them. "Ray and Raziel Phoenix, team up and fight Lily."
Raziel Phoenix broke into a mischievous grin. "Yue Yue, watch how big brother teaches you a lesson."
Lily's eyes turned icy. "You'll pay for calling me that."
Thus, the day's special training began.
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The Class Promotion Tournament was the grandest event in West Ocean Academy, held once every year.
It was the only competition involving the entire academy.
