"Are you still reading? If not, how about we go to the school training ground and have a battle using our Spirit Abilities?"
After chatting with Xiao Wu about what they were going to do next, Yu Yan smilingly sent a battle invitation to her.
Before he had Spirit Abilities, he was always bullied by Xiao Wu, who had mastered the combat technique of Soft Technique.
Now that he had Spirit Abilities, his secondary goal was to seek 'revenge' on Xiao Wu, while his primary goal was to become proficient with his Spirit Abilities during combat.
"Sure, it's a perfect chance for me to see your combat power after obtaining your Spirit Abilities, and by the way, let you know which of us is stronger."
Hearing Yu Yan's challenge, Xiao Wu agreed immediately. She quickly put her book back on the shelf and followed Yu Yan to the school's training rooms... After applying for a private training room, Yu Yan and Xiao Wu summoned their respective Spirits and took up their combat stances.
"Let's get this straight, I won't be holding back."
Stretching her waist and fully prepared for battle, Xiao Wu gave Yu Yan a warning before manifesting her spirit ring and activating her First Soul Skill.
"First Soul Skill, Comprehensive Amplification."
The moment the words fell, Xiao Wu turned into an afterimage, rushing toward Yu Yan at an extremely high speed.
"First Ice Fish Skill, Frost Scale Armor."
Knowing where his advantage lay, Yu Yan channeled his cold Qi, condensing Frost Scale Armor on the surface of his body to handle all variables with a single constant.
Xiao Wu's speed had increased, much faster than before she obtained her spirit ring, roughly estimated to have doubled.
Correspondingly, Yu Yan's vision had also improved; he could clearly see Xiao Wu's movement trajectory, watching as she leapt high and delivered a flying kick from the side.
When Xiao Wu said she wouldn't hold back, she truly meant it. Right from the start, she intended to use her Soft Technique on Yu Yan under the enhancement of Comprehensive Amplification.
Observing Xiao Wu's movements, Yu Yan had already thought of a countermeasure. He increased his spirit power input, pushing the Frost Scale Armor to its limit, and turned to throw a punch at Xiao Wu.
Waves of cold Qi emanated from the Frost Scale Armor, making the approaching Xiao Wu feel a bone-chilling cold. This cold Qi did not stop her advance; before Yu Yan's fist could hit her, she landed a side kick on the Frost Scale Armor.
This kick shattered a small portion of the ice armor but failed to cause any damage to Yu Yan beneath it.
At the same time, the sturdy armor caused Xiao Wu to feel a hint of pain after successfully kicking the target.
'It really is hard. I have to find a way to break through this ice layer, otherwise, I won't be able to damage Yu Yan at all.'
After Xiao Wu landed, she performed two or three consecutive rolls to retreat, standing at a distance to observe the layer of ice armor covering Yu Yan's body.
'While the full-body Frost Scale Armor certainly enhances my defense, it also restricts my movement, making me less agile than before. I'll need to train more in this area in the future.'
During the brief practical combat, Yu Yan learned the weaknesses of the Frost Scale Armor.
The yellow spirit ring flashed, and the small portion of ice armor shattered by Xiao Wu's kick restored itself.
After several more rounds of testing back and forth, Xiao Wu launched multiple attacks at what she thought were weak points, but none had much effect.
In frustration, Xiao Wu stood at a distance, pondering how to deal with the Frost Scale Armor to damage Yu Yan hidden behind it.
Seeing that Xiao Wu had no intention of attacking, Yu Yan, who had an offensive idea, took the initiative to rush toward Xiao Wu standing nearby.
Seeing Yu Yan rush over, Xiao Wu, who also had an idea, dodged the attack and prepared to lock Yu Yan's head with her legs to give him a solid over-the-shoulder throw.
The moment he passed Xiao Wu, Yu Yan quickly deactivated the Frost Scale Armor, turned to summon the fire fish possession, and with the hundred-year spirit ring circling his left hand, he activated the Fire Fish Skill, Blazing Breath.
Continuous breaths of flame forced Xiao Wu to flip backward to avoid the high-temperature fire.
The lines of fire that failed to hit Xiao Wu landed on the training room floor, leaving behind scorched black marks.
While maintaining the suppressive Blazing Breath offensive, Yu Yan closed in on Xiao Wu, planning to use an Ice Fish Skill to catch her off guard.
Seeing Yu Yan rushing toward her, Xiao Wu didn't retreat; instead, she advanced, flexibly dodging the Blazing Breath, seeking victory amidst the danger.
When the distance between the two was only a few steps away.
Frost Scale Armor appeared, covering only his arm. At such close range, Yu Yan swung his fist at Xiao Wu.
Realizing she couldn't dodge in time, Xiao Wu simply stopped trying to dodge.
She took the initiative to meet Yu Yan's fist, taking the hit while simultaneously wrapping her arms around Yu Yan's arm.
'Oh no, Xiao Wu found the perfect timing to activate her Soft Technique.'
Sensing trouble, Yu Yan hurriedly activated his Frost Scale Armor for defense; he knew all too well how terrifying the Soft Technique could be.
Holding onto Yu Yan's arm, Xiao Wu used it as a pivot point, twisting her body to flexibly reach Yu Yan's side, flipping upward to lock Yu Yan's upper body with her legs.
After completing all the preparatory movements, Xiao Wu exerted force from her waist, successfully slamming Yu Yan heavily onto the ground.
The Frost Scale Armor hitting the floor caused a loud noise.
"I'm done, I'm done. Yu Yan, your Frost Scale Armor is way too hard, and that punch you landed just now really hurts."
Xiao Wu, who had thrown Yu Yan, was also lying on the ground, rubbing her injured arm.
Taking a punch augmented by Frost Scale Armor head-on, it was impossible to be completely uninjured; there was a visible bruise on her arm.
"I haven't even cried out in pain yet. That throw of yours was really solid."
Hearing that Xiao Wu didn't want to continue, Yu Yan deactivated his Frost Scale Armor and patted his chest to catch his breath.
The two lay on the training room floor, and after they had rested enough, they went to the teacher in charge of the training room to seek treatment.
The teacher at Balak Junior Soul Master Academy who managed the student training rooms was a one-ring healing system Spirit Master named Fang Chunlan. Her Spirit was a medicinal herb that could effectively heal injuries.
Knowing that this teacher's Spirit had healing effects, Yu Yan and Xiao Wu's daily battles became significantly more fierce.
After being injured, the two would come to this teacher for treatment. Over time, they gradually became familiar with her.
"You two, can't you just stay out of trouble for once?"
Looking at Yu Yan and Xiao Wu standing before her with injuries heavier than ever before, Fang Chunlan summoned her Spirit and released her Spirit Ability to heal them.
Green light particles enveloped their bodies, and the injuries on Yu Yan and Xiao Wu began to recover rapidly.
Feeling the miraculous healing effect of this medicinal herb Spirit, Yu Yan couldn't help but feel a bit curious about the number one healing Spirit on Douluo Continent, the Nine Heart Begonia. He wanted to see the terrifying healing ability of the Nine Heart Begonia with his own eyes.
More than ten minutes later, the treatment ended. Feeling his body full of vitality and unable to feel even a hint of injury, Yu Yan immediately gave a promise of 'definitely next time'.
"We'll be careful next time, we'll definitely be careful next time."
"Right, right, Teacher Fang, we'll definitely be careful next time."
Xiao Wu made the same promise. 'Definitely next time' was just an excuse and didn't mean it would actually happen; this was something Xiao Wu had learned from Yu Yan.