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[Qin Haoyue's voice admitting defeat rang out, and for a long while, no one in the Training Ground spoke.]
[Because the scene before them was far too beyond everyone's expectations.]
[The battle between Qin Haoyue and Yu Xiaogang had seemed very simple.]
[It was simply Yu Xiaogang suppressing Qin Haoyue from start to finish; despite Qin Haoyue's several attempts to struggle, he couldn't stir up even the slightest ripple.]
[They could see the indignation in Qin Haoyue's eyes when he surrendered; if it were them, they would likely feel the same way.]
[On what basis?]
[On what basis could a Spirit Grandmaster suppress and beat a Spirit Ancestor?]
[Even Bibi Dong, the Disciple of the Pope of the Spirit Hall Qian Xunji, could not have achieved such a relaxed and effortless state when fighting them in a serious match.]
["Alright, the battle is over. Qin Haoyue, analyze the reasons for your failure properly."]
[Taking a deep breath, Zhao Xunxing glanced at Qin Haoyue and gave him a reminder before looking toward Yu Xiaogang.]
[Before the battle began, he had thought it was impossible for Yu Xiaogang to defeat Qin Haoyue.]
[A twenty-Rank difference and a gap of two spirit rings was not something that could be compensated for just by having slightly better spirit ring quality.]
[But now, he had to admit that he had been looking at the sky from the bottom of a well.]
["Yu Xiaogang, can both your Spirit and you yourself use your Spirit Ability?"]
[Zhao Xunxing fell silent for a moment, but ultimately couldn't suppress his curiosity and asked the question.]
[Everyone nearby pricked up their ears, wanting to hear about the circumstances of Yu Xiaogang's unique Spirit.]
["Yes, both Little Dragon and I can mobilize the Spirit abilities of the spirit rings and fight side-by-side,"]
[Yu Xiaogang nodded.]
["In other words, can you alone count as two combatants?"]
["Also, what was with the Spirit Ability you used just now? Both the sword and the light-point attacks from the sky."]
["What exactly is the situation with your First Spirit Ability?"]
[Zhao Xunxing pressed further.]
[He knew it was very impolite to question a Spirit Master about their Spirit Ability like this.]
[But after this battle, Zhao Xunxing finally understood why His Excellency Thunder had the confidence to send Yu Xiaogang to the Spirit Master Academy's Elite Class.]
[Based on this battle alone, Yu Xiaogang could completely establish a firm foothold in his Elite Class.]
[Qin Haoyue was considered one of the more outstanding students among the batch he was currently leading.]
[Being able to defeat Qin Haoyue so easily meant that Yu Xiaogang's actual combat power ranked among the best in the Elite Class.]
[His previous idea of using the students' strength to make Yu Xiaogang back out was no longer feasible.]
[Since Yu Xiaogang was now a student he was responsible for, as a teacher, he had the right to know the student's situation.]
["My First Spirit Ability is called Soul Power Release; it simply releases spirit power in a way I deem appropriate."]
["For example, releasing spirit power as a one-time attack, or forming spirit power into a fixed shape to assist in combat."]
[Yu Xiaogang gave a simple introduction of his First Spirit Ability.]
[Of course, it was a description of the First Spirit Ability that hid a lot of key information.]
["So it's that type of Spirit Ability. If used well, this skill can serve you for a very long time."]
["I suppose I should expect nothing less from a skill brought by a first spirit ring of thousand years."]
[Zhao Xunxing came to a sudden realization, understanding the nature of Yu Xiaogang's First Spirit Ability.]
["Then what about the Second Spirit Skill?"]
[Hearing this, Qin Haoyue, who was somewhat dejected by his defeat, pricked up his ears.]
[Until the battle ended, Yu Xiaogang had only ever used his First Spirit Ability against him, not even touching his Second Spirit Skill.]
[This made Qin Haoyue feel like he had no face left to show anyone.]
["My Second Spirit Skill... how about we have another battle and let everyone see it through combat?"]
[Yu Xiaogang suggested with a smile.]
["...That works too. Who wants to fight Yu Xiaogang?"]
[Zhao Xunxing nodded in agreement, and just as his gaze swept over the crowd beside him, Yu Xiaogang's voice rang out again.]
["Teacher Zhao, my Second Spirit Skill is more suited for group combat, so feel free to have a few more people come up."]
[Yu Xiaogang's words echoed in everyone's ears.]
[The Training Ground fell silent once more.]
["What? What did he just say?"]
[A student dug at his ear, somewhat unable to believe it.]
["He said his Second Spirit Skill is suited for group combat and told us to have more people fight him?"]
["Um... I mean, isn't he being a bit too arrogant?"]
["I think so too."]
[As those words fell, many students in the Elite Class felt anger rising in their hearts.]
[Good grief, with the strength of a Spirit Grandmaster, he defeated one Spirit Ancestor and that wasn't enough? He even wants a whole group of them to go at him together?]
[Although after the previous battle, everyone felt that Yu Xiaogang's confidence must stem from his Second Spirit Skill being very powerful.]
[But isn't this being a bit too cocky?]
[Does he really look down on them, a group of Spirit Ancestors, that much?]
["Teacher Zhao, since he's so confident, let's give him what he wants."]
["That's right, I want to join the fight. I want to see if he's really that amazing."]
["Exactly, I refuse to believe that a mere Spirit Grandmaster can defeat an entire group of us Spirit Ancestors!"]
["Yeah, yeah! No one gets to be this arrogant in front of us!"]
[...]
[The students of the Elite Class shouted out one after another.]
["Fine then, five of you come up. But let me say this first: if you lose, the subsequent training won't be at the current level anymore!"]
[Zhao Xunxing glanced at the crowd volunteering for the fight.]
[Through the battle with Qin Haoyue, Zhao Xunxing already understood that Yu Xiaogang was not like the Spirit Masters he had encountered in the past; common sense did not apply to him.]
[In that case, he would grant his wish and see if he truly had the ability or if he was just acting tough.]
[Soon, five students came to the center of the field and stood opposite Yu Xiaogang.]
[The five people took turns announcing their names, Ranks, and Spirits.]
[At Zhao Xunxing's command, the five of them summoned their Spirits simultaneously.]
[In an instant, the air was filled with spirit rings.]
[Completing their Martial Soul Possession, the five exchanged looks, and with a shout of "Let's go together," they charged toward Yu Xiaogang at the same time.]
[They planned to take Yu Xiaogang down in one wave, giving him no chances at all.]
[However, seeing the five people charging at him, Yu Xiaogang instead smiled.]
[Although his Second Spirit Skill had a large range, the Training Ground was also quite big. If the five of them had attacked in waves, Yu Xiaogang might have found it a bit more troublesome.]
[But charging all at once?]
[Wasn't this just giving him the opportunity to demonstrate the power of his Second Spirit Skill?]
[Since they were being so cooperative, he couldn't let their good intentions go to waste.]
["Little Dragon!"]
["Awoo!"]
[With a call, Little Dragon flew above Yu Xiaogang's head, and the second spirit ring shone brightly.]
["Second Spirit Skill: Soul-Confusing Vibration!"]
["Roar!!!!"]