Chapter 117: Soft and Delicate Body, the Rights of the Fiancé
Without the enhancement of wind elements, Bai He, despite having wings, was unable to fly and directly landed on the ground.
As everyone knows, birds can fly in the air not because they have wings, but because the unique structure of their wings allows them to harness wind power.
In Hu Bai's previous life, exceptionally talented humans referenced this characteristic and invented airplanes.
Of course, since this is, after all, an Xuanhuan world, this theory might not be entirely applicable.
Because even if Bai He couldn't use wind elements, he could still fly, but that would greatly consume his soul power, and he would lose the advantage of being a pure agility-type.
That's right—the reason Bai He could still fly was no longer due to his wings, but because his cultivation was that of a Soul Douluo!
A Soul Saint could float for a short time, and a Soul Douluo could achieve flight, but not at a fast speed.
Only at the Titled Douluo stage could one achieve normal and fast flight.
Now, Hu Bai had plundered all the wind elements within his domain, leaving Bai He in a windless state, making fast movement impossible.
Bai He also understood this and sighed, "Good kid, I lost this time."
Bai He knew that if he continued, he wouldn't have a chance of winning.
If he couldn't use wind power, his speed would drop by at least half.
Unless the restriction of only using his first three soul skills was lifted, he wouldn't be able to touch Hu Bai anymore.
At this moment, Hu Bai's face was slightly pale; although he succeeded, his soul power and mental power had clearly reached their limits.
His Wind Wings disappeared from his back, and just as he was about to fall to the ground, he touched a soft, delicate body. Qian Renxue said grumpily, "That was too reckless! Are you alright?"
Seeing the three pairs of golden wings on Qian Renxue's back, Bai He and Yang Wudi exchanged glances, both falling silent.
Actually, just as Hu Bai was about to fall, Bai He reacted. With his speed, he could naturally catch him, but someone was faster than him, so he naturally felt awkward about 'snatching' the person.
Hu Bai shook his head: "Sister Xue, I'm fine, just a bit exhausted. I successfully condensed the Element Heart of Wind and also comprehended a new Domain skill. I just didn't expect it to consume so much."
The reason for such a large consumption was actually due to the vast difference in strength between Hu Bai and Bai He.
Although Bai He could only use his first three soul skills, a Soul Douluo's soul power was not suppressed, meaning that he, as a Soul Elder, competed with a Soul Douluo for wind elements and completely plundered them.
Even with his elemental affinity and the Element Heart of Wind, it was still a significant drain on him.
Possessing the Element Heart of Wind, theoretically, after a skill is released, one can continuously absorb surrounding wind elements for enhancement without consuming soul power.
But theory is just theory; this is based on the premise that the strengths of both sides are not significantly different.
However, the vast difference in strength between him and Bai He made the absorption and plunder of wind elements more difficult, requiring additional mental power and soul power output.
After Qian Renxue landed safely with Hu Bai, Hu Bai glanced at the remaining bit of incense and said to Bai He, "Senior Bai He, I should be considered to have lost this time. With my soul power and mental power just now, I wouldn't have been able to sustain it until the incense burned out."
Bai He gave a wry smile, shook his head, and remained silent.
Did he really win?
His self-esteem wouldn't let him admit it.
What a prodigy!
"Second Brother (Xiao Bai), are you alright?" Xie Yue and Hu Liena also came to Hu Bai's side. Xie Yue originally wanted to help him up, but seeing the look Hu Bai gave him, he immediately understood.
Hu Bai was now leaning against Qian Renxue; where would he need Xie Yue to help him up?
Wasn't his sister Xue soft?
Qian Renxue saw through Hu Bai's little thoughts but didn't expose it. What's wrong with her fiancée taking a little advantage? Is this even considered taking advantage? This is exercising a legitimate right.
Both understood each other tacitly.
"His soul power and mental power are just overly depleted; he'll be fine after some rest."
Bai He placed his hands behind his back and slowly walked over: "Since my Speed Clan has promised to join your Spirit Hall, we won't go back on our word. However, the four single-attribute sects have always been united. Should we..."
Hu Bai gave Yang Wudi a look, and Yang Wudi directly began to explain to Bai He.
A moment later, Bai He fell silent.
It seemed they might have to say goodbye to Tai Tan.
However, this was not certain. Hu Bai said that once the Defense Clan submitted to Spirit Hall, their three sects could send a letter to the Strength Clan, discussing joining Spirit Hall together.
The premise was not to reveal any information about him, as he had not shown his strength in advance when recruiting the Breaking Clan and the Speed Clan.
If Tai Tan only reluctantly joined because of his talent and ability, what would be the use?
The conditions for recruitment must be fair and just.
Of course, when recruiting the Defense Clan, he wouldn't directly display his strength either, but instead let Yang Wudi and Bai He persuade them.
And if Tai Tan remained unmoved by the persuasion of the three and insisted on staying in the Heaven Dou Empire, it would mean he had no fate with Spirit Hall, and his brotherhood with the other three great sects would come to an end.
After resting for a night in the Speed Clan, Hu Bai and his group, along with Bai He, set off directly for Dragon Ascension City the next day, which was the current location of the Defense Clan.
The Defense Clan was not too far from the Speed Clan, so the carriage arrived in a few days.
And at this very moment, Spirit Hall also issued an announcement.
The one-year period had arrived!
On the same day, the Spirit Halls in various cities posted new policies on their bulletin boards and dispatched people to guard the bulletin boards, inviting everyone to come and see.
This notice, naturally, was what had been mentioned before: Spirit Hall would no longer take any subsidies from the Two Great Empires, and from now on, only Soul Masters willing to join Spirit Hall would receive gold coin subsidies.
This was essentially a public breaking of ties with the Two Great Empires.
Previously, when the Two Great Empires and Spirit Hall were allied, Spirit Hall would still consider the face of the Two Great Empires, but now it was openly snatching Soul Masters from the continent.
"Hmph! This Spirit Hall is truly something!" Emperor Xue Ye slammed his hand down on the Dragon Throne and said to his personal guard, "Quickly, go invite Sect Master Ning to discuss!"
"Yes."
Meanwhile, in the Star Luo Empire, Dai Yutian's fingers tapped rhythmically on the table, deep in thought about what Spirit Hall intended to do.
Or rather, what did Bibi Dong intend to do?
Maintaining the policies set by the previous Supreme Pontiff, Qian Xunji, was good for all three parties, wasn't it?
"Notify everyone to hold an early court tomorrow to address the announcement made by Spirit Hall!" Dai Yutian said to the old eunuch beside him.
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