"Teacher Lin Mu, we still have to participate in the Spirit Fight, so we'll take our leave now."
Stimulated by Tang San, Yu Tianheng had already ignited his fighting spirit. Losing once wasn't frightening; what was frightening was losing continuously.
Now that his soul power had reached the thirty-ninth rank, as soon as he broke through to the fortieth rank and absorbed another soul ring, he would definitely be able to defeat Tang San.
"Good, today's Spirit Fight must not be neglected either."
Lin Mu nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to Qin Ming, who was standing nearby. "Teacher Qin, I'll trouble you to take them to the Spirit Fight Arena. For now, focus on improving individual strength; there's no need to consider team tactics just yet."
For this kind of daily foundational training, Lin Mu naturally couldn't handle it personally. Entrusting it to Qin Ming, the teaching assistant, was most suitable.
Hearing Lin Mu's arrangement, Qin Ming immediately bowed in acknowledgment. "It's no trouble at all; this is already my responsibility."
Soon, Qin Ming led Yu Tianheng and the others away from the training ground, leaving behind only Ye Lingling, who hadn't been assigned any training.
Ye Lingling gently bit her lower lip, as if mustering her courage. With light, delicate steps, she walked before Lin Mu and softly called out, "Brother Lin Mu."
Her voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the ears of the few people remaining.
Xiao Wu's eyes rolled thoughtfully. With keen wit, she immediately grabbed hold of Tang San's arm and announced loudly, "Brother, let's go register too! I've never participated in a Spirit Fight before."
No sooner had she spoken than she began pulling a somewhat bewildered Tang San outwards without any explanation.
Tang San looked helpless. He could only turn to Lin Mu and say, "Teacher, then Xiao Wu and I will head to the Spirit Fight Arena first."
Lin Mu waved his hand, signaling them to go ahead.
Seeing this, Xue Qinghe, who was nearby, noticed a glimmer of profound meaning flash in his eyes.
Yet the warm smile remained on his face as he said, "Brother Lin, I still have some matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."
"Your Highness, please go ahead."
In but a moment, only Lin Mu and Ye Lingling remained inside the training ground.
The surroundings suddenly quieted down. Ye Lingling's eyelids drooped low, her hands unconsciously twisting the corner of her clothes, a faint blush inexplicably rising on her cheeks.
After a while.
Ye Lingling lifted her clear, limpid eyes to look at Lin Mu. With an innocent, artless expression, she said, "Brother Lin Mu, I've finally waited for you. I never expected that you would become our captain."
Seeing her shy yet reliant appearance, Lin Mu felt a slight stir in his heart. He gently ruffled her hair and said with a smile:
"Six years no see, you've grown much taller and even more beautiful."
Feeling the warm touch on her head, Ye Lingling was like a little kitten being stroked. She subconsciously rubbed against his palm slightly, her usual cool aloofness completely vanished.
Suddenly, Ye Lingling remembered something and said softly, "Brother Lin Mu, Mother often mentions you as well. She always wants to repay your kindness."
Hearing these words, a strange look flashed in Lin Mu's eyes, and the image of a figure in white from six years ago involuntarily surfaced in his mind.
Then, Lin Mu withdrew his hand and said, "There's no need for that. It's been so long; you don't owe me anything."
Lin Mu hadn't paid much attention to these trivial matters. He wasn't the type to hold a favor over someone's head, expecting repayment.
Upon hearing this, Ye Lingling finally summoned her courage. She lifted her pretty face, still carrying a hint of that innocent, artless charm, and asked expectantly, "Brother Lin Mu, you mentioned earlier that you would personally teach me some training. Can we do that now?"
"Mm... as an auxiliary-system soul master, you don't need conventional training. What you lack is a means of self-protection. I plan to teach you a movement technique."
"A movement technique?" Ye Lingling blinked her beautiful eyes, her gaze filled with curiosity.
Lin Mu then began to explain: "This movement technique combines some special footwork skills I've developed, along with the application of the power of wind..."
This special footwork skill was, naturally, Ghost Shadow Perplexing Step.
However, Lin Mu hadn't asked Tang San for the complete Ghost Shadow Perplexing Step. He had only borrowed the footwork; the method of circulating soul power was completely different.
Moreover, after fully perfecting the movement technique, he had also taught it to Tang San. But Tang San was more accustomed to using Ghost Shadow Perplexing Step. After all, he had deep feelings for the Tang Sect and intended to propagate Tang Sect martial arts throughout this world.
Next, Lin Mu began instructing Ye Lingling in learning the most basic footwork.
The complete movement technique involved the circulation of soul power, and mastering its profound depths required comprehending the power of wind. Ordinary soul masters simply couldn't learn it.
However, just by learning some basic footwork, her survivability could be greatly enhanced.
During the explanation, Lin Mu would occasionally support Ye Lingling by her arm or waist to help her adjust her posture.
Ye Lingling studied very earnestly, but since it was her first time encountering such an exquisite movement technique, she was inevitably a bit clumsy.
Gradually, her cheeks became increasingly flushed, and her heartbeat quickened.
After dozens of practice repetitions, Ye Lingling steadied her breathing. Looking up at Lin Mu, her beautiful eyes shimmering with a soft light, she asked quietly, "Brother Lin Mu, does this movement technique... have a name?"
"Name?"
Lin Mu was slightly taken aback. He truly hadn't considered this question before.
When he had originally created the movement technique, he had intentionally imitated the 'Dancing Phoenix Soaring Nine Heavens' from Gu Long's novels—the form was elegant and free-flowing.
Then, Lin Mu blurted out, "Let's call it 'Dancing Phoenix Soaring Nine Heavens'."
"'Dancing Phoenix Soaring Nine Heavens'..."
Ye Lingling softly repeated it, a spark of pleasant surprise lighting up her eyes. She smiled gently and said, "That name is truly beautiful."
On the other side, under Qin Ming's guidance, the group had already entered the largest Spirit Fight Arena in Heaven Dou City.
Since Tang San and Xiao Wu were participating in a Spirit Fight for the first time, they needed to complete their registration first.
When the staff member inquired about their Spirit Fight codenames, Xiao Wu quickly thought of a name and gleefully registered the codename "Charming Rabbit."
"Ge, what codename are you going to choose?"
Hearing this, Tang San pondered for a moment, then said solemnly, "I'll go with 'Blue Silver General'."
"'Blue Silver General'?"
Yu Feng, standing nearby, found the codename somewhat peculiar upon hearing it. He couldn't help but ask, "Tang San, do you plan on becoming a general someday?"
Yu Tianheng, Oscar, and the others also cast curious glances his way. Given Tang San's talent, becoming a general in the future wouldn't be difficult.
"Something like that, I suppose."
Tang San's eyes flickered with a subtle, barely perceptible depth. This codename was mainly inspired by his teacher.
After the registration was complete, Tang San first signed up for an individual Spirit Fight, then teamed up with Xiao Wu to register for a tag team Spirit Fight.
At that moment, Yu Tianheng walked over and extended an invitation to Tang San. "Tang San, are you interested in forming a team with me? Consider it a way to hone our coordination."
His attitude was very sincere. After their previous battle, he had come to recognize Tang San's strength; he would definitely not become a burden to him.
"Team coordination is indeed very necessary." Qin Ming, standing nearby, agreed.
After a brief moment of thought, Tang San nodded. "Alright."
Although he had defeated Yu Tianheng using tactics in their previous match, there had been a certain element of luck involved. If Yu Tianheng hadn't underestimated him, the outcome might have been uncertain.
Furthermore, coordinating with Yu Tianheng, who possessed a top-tier beast spirit, would be a valuable experience for him in its own right.