Douluo Continent: I am the Ice Archer, my ice power is invincible.

Chapter 14 Tianshui Team, the Strongest Substitute

Xiao Han could clearly sense that the aura emanating from Shui Bing'er was much stronger than before.

"Having a second spirit ring really makes a difference. Bing'er, how many levels has your spirit power increased?"

"Two levels."

"They've caught up with me."

"Don't try to comfort me. I'm still almost a level below you in soul power."

Lin Zhiruo smiled and said:

"Bing'er, keep it up and try to leave this kid behind."

"Dean Lin, it's already good enough that I haven't fallen too far behind him."

"Don't underestimate yourself, you can do it. By the way, what's your second soul skill?"

Shui Bing'er paused for a moment, then continued:

"My second soul skill is a defensive skill. When activated, this soul skill creates an ice ring that can be applied to myself or a teammate. The person covered will be covered in a crystalline blue armor that can block physical attacks from opponents of the same level for five seconds. However, it can also be broken by certain particularly powerful attacks."

Lin Zhiruo nodded in satisfaction.

"Bing'er's first two soul skills are a group restriction skill and a group defense skill, perfect team battle soul skills that can play a crucial role in team battles."

Shui Bing'er's first two soul skills were the same as Xiao Han knew, with no changes whatsoever.

All of this happened very naturally. Even though Xiao Han knew the plot in advance, he didn't change anything.

Fortunately, it doesn't matter.

Shui Bing'er possessing these two soul skills is quite good.

The three then left the frozen forest.

On the way back to Tianshui Academy, Xiao Han cultivated in the carriage and successfully broke through the level 23 barrier.

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After returning to the academy, Lin Zhiruo told Dean Zhao what had happened in the frozen forest.

Dean Zhao was shocked after hearing this.

"I never expected that Xiao Han could absorb a thousand-year-old spirit ring as his second spirit ring. I've never seen anyone whose second spirit ring reaches the thousand-year level. This kid has created another miracle."

"Yes. Although he's a bit willful, he always manages to surprise us."

"Hmm. Xiao Han's martial soul is somewhat similar to the Light Feather Divine Bow of the Light Feather Douluo of the Spirit Hall. Perhaps one day, he can reach or even surpass the achievements of the Light Feather Douluo."

The fifth elder of the Spirit Hall, Light Feather Douluo, possesses both light and ice attributes, and his soul power has reached level ninety-six. He is a figure revered by all cold-attribute soul masters.

However, he is not a pure cold-attribute Soul Master.

"Dean Zhao, do you think highly of Xiao Han?"

"Of course, he has already created two miracles at such a young age, and his future is immeasurable."

"I hope so."

Dean Zhao nodded with satisfaction.

"Bing'er is also very good. It's wonderful that these two children can grow up together."

"Yeah. To be honest, I'm already looking forward to the Soul Master Tournament seven years from now."

"Who isn't!"

The two smiled at each other, full of confidence in Xiao Han and Shui Bing'er's future.

In the past, Tianshui Academy's teams participating in the Soul Master Competition had never produced young Soul Masters with such extraordinary talent as Xiao Han and Shui Bing'er.

They will definitely join the academy team at the same time, and perhaps they can create a miracle for Tianshui Academy and lead the team into the top three of the finals.

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Time flies, and two years have passed in the blink of an eye.

In the past two years, Xiao Han and Shui Bing'er's soul power has increased by six levels.

Xiao Han is now eleven years old and his soul power is level twenty-nine, just one step away from breaking through to level thirty.

Shui Bing'er's soul power is level 28.

They are all qualified to be members of the team in the next Soul Master Competition.

In the recently concluded Soul Master Competition, Tianshui Academy not only failed to advance further, but also dropped one place.

The schools ranked ahead of Tianshui Academy in terms of academic performance are: Spirit Hall Academy, Thunder Academy, Divine Wind Academy, and Star Luo Empire Royal Academy.

Tianshui College ranked fifth.

Dean's Office.

Dean Zhao looked serious, clearly dissatisfied with the results of this year's Soul Master Competition.

"Zhiruo, our academy is about to form a brand new team. Although we have exceptionally talented young talents like Xiaohan and Bing'er, the strength of other academies is also improving."

Besides the Spirit Hall Academy, which is full of talented people, Thunder Academy, led by the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Spirit, has always been quite strong.

Feng Xiaotian of Shenfeng Academy will also lead a team to participate in the competition for the first time. In addition, the children of Huo Tianming, the dean of Chihuo Academy, are also formidable.

Star Luo Royal Academy has always judged people by their strength, and it has risen to prominence in this year's Soul Master Competition, giving us another formidable opponent.

But no matter what, our goal remains to make it into the top three. What are your thoughts?

Lin Zhiruo pondered for a moment.

She knew it was time to step forward.

"Dean Zhao, how about I lead the team myself? After the new team is formed, I will personally train them for the next five years."

"Great, that's exactly what I was thinking too. I believe that under your leadership, our Tianshui Academy team will definitely achieve our best results ever."

"Yes, I will try my best."

Both of them have great confidence in the new team.

A few days later, the academy announced the new team rosters.

The seven main players are: Yu Hairou, Gu Qingbo, Xue Wu, Shen Liuyu, Qiu Ruoshui, Shui Bing'er, and Shui Yue'er.

In the past, Tianshui Academy's teams participating in the Soul Master Competition usually had eleven spots: seven main players and four substitutes.

Most of the time, the starters are on the field, and the substitutes are there as backup in case of unexpected situations.

Therefore, the seven main players were selected very early on, while the four substitutes were not officially confirmed until a year before the Soul Master Tournament.

But this time, things are different because of Xiao Han's presence.

In addition to the seven main players, Xiao Han, a substitute, was also listed on the roster.

Xiao Han's strength is known to everyone in the academy, and his securing a substitute spot four years in advance is beyond dispute.

If it weren't for the need to avoid suspicion, he would definitely have become one of the main players.

The day after the new team roster was announced, Lin Zhiruo called the eight players to the training ground.

"From today onwards, the new team of Tianshui Academy is officially established. For the next five years, I will be your team leader, responsible for training you, supervising your cultivation, and leading you in competitions until the end of the Soul Master Tournament."

Hearing this, everyone was pleasantly surprised.

They never expected that the new teacher leading the team would be Dean Lin.

Xiao Han only learned of this important news at this time.

Lin Zhiruo continued:

"As you all know, in the recently concluded Soul Master Competition, our Tianshui Academy only achieved fifth place. You are all very young and have great potential, so Dean Zhao and I have high hopes for your team and hope to lead you into the top three."

Xiao Han echoed:

"Dean Lin, with you personally leading the team, we are sure to achieve great results."

(End of this chapter)