Simultaneous Transmigration: From Douluo Continent to the Pinnacle

Chapter 37 Heaven Fighting Team

After leaving the East Palace where Qian Renxue was, Lin Yao left Tiandou City and went straight to the Tiandou Royal Academy outside the city.

Sunlight pierced through the clouds, gently illuminating the white marble railings of the Tiandou Royal Academy, turning the pristine stone into a warm, golden hue.

A gentle breeze swept through the courtyard, swirling up a few newly fallen leaves. The air was filled with the faint fragrance of grass and trees and the moist scent of earth, making even breathing feel refreshing.

Lin Yao strode forward on the smooth bluestone path, his dark blue robe fluttering gently in the wind, revealing the exquisite cloud patterns embroidered on his cuffs.

He stood tall and walked steadily, showing no signs of being a child under seven years old. Instead, he exuded a composure far beyond his years.

Before long, he arrived at the offices of the three education commissioners.

An antique wooden building, with copper bells hanging under the eaves swaying gently in the wind, making a clear "ding-a-ling" sound.

The moment I opened the door, a faint scent of sandalwood wafted out, mingled with the delicate aroma of pre-rain tea.

The interior furnishings are simple yet elegant. A heavy mahogany table is placed in the center, on which sits a set of celadon teaware. The freshly brewed tea is still steaming, and the light green tea soup gleams in the cup.

The three education committee members, Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhilin, were sitting around the table, talking in hushed tones. When Lin Yao entered, their conversation stopped instantly, and all three pairs of eyes focused on him, their eyes full of anticipation.

"Xiao Yao, you're finally back."

Meng Shenji was the first to put down his teacup, a warm smile spreading across his face, and the wrinkles around his eyes smoothed out a bit.

"Judging from your energetic appearance, your eyes are shining like they've been tempered with light. You must have gained a lot from this soul hunt with Sword Douluo Senior Chen Xin, right?"

He paused, tapping his fingers lightly on the table, his tone carrying a hint of certainty: "With the talent you've shown before, now that you've broken through to the second-ring Soul Master level, you're probably already far ahead of others in the same realm."

Tell me, what level of soul power have you reached now?

Because of their high regard for Lin Yao, and also out of consideration for Chen Xin's feelings, the three education committee members never used their soul power to probe his situation.

At this moment, they used the questioning as an opportunity to eagerly await the answer.

Lin Yao walked to the table, bowed slightly, and smiled gently: "Commissioner Meng, you flatter me. This Soul Hunt went quite smoothly, and I managed to break through to level 25."

"Level 25?!"

Bai Baoshan sat up abruptly, his hand, which had been gently stroking his goatee, froze in mid-air, his eyes filled with surprise.

"You broke through to level 25 as soon as you added a spirit ring. It seems that, as we expected, your second spirit ring is also beyond its age limit, and by quite a bit."

Zhilin nodded, pushed up his glasses, and looked at him with a questioning gaze: "Xiao Yao, could you show me your spirit ring configuration and spirit status?"

Although our strength is far inferior to that of Sword Douluo, we have lived for so many years and have some experience.

This might help you identify any gaps and check the compatibility between your spirit rings and spirit.

"Thank you for your trouble, seniors. I am happy to help."

Lin Yao responded and then slowly circulated his soul power.

As his soul power circulated, two soul rings gleaming with deep purple light rose from beneath his feet and slowly swirled around him.

The purple of the first spirit ring still had a touch of softness, but the purple light of the second spirit ring was almost solid, like a piece of clear amethyst, shining with a dazzling luster in the sunlight.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the age of this soul ring is not weak even within a thousand years.

The three education committee members, who had initially been somewhat "mentally prepared," reacted wildly the moment they saw the spirit ring.

The celadon teacup in Meng Shenji's hand clattered against the saucer, and a few drops of scalding tea splashed onto his gray-blue cuff, leaving a dark mark.

But he was completely unaware, his eyes widened as he stared intently at the spirit ring, his voice trembling slightly: "This—this second spirit ring is not only two or three thousand years old, but judging from the concentration of the purple light, it has probably reached the level of four or five thousand years old."

In my nearly 100 years of life, this is the first time I've ever seen a Great Soul Master absorb a Soul Ring of this age; it's simply unheard of!

Bai Baoshan's fingers tightened slightly, his knuckles turning slightly pale. He took two steps forward, carefully examining the luster of the spirit ring, his voice trembling with disbelief: "How old are you? Not even seven! With such talent, even the Haotian Douluo back then probably couldn't compare at his age, right?"

Zhilin stood up abruptly, strode over to Lin Yao, circled him twice, his eyes seeming to pierce through the spirit ring, and muttered repeatedly, "Unheard of, truly unheard of—the compatibility between the spirit ring and the martial soul is so high, the soul power flows so smoothly, without the slightest stagnation, this child is simply a monster!"

Seeing the three people's shocked expressions, Lin Yao remained calm and explained softly, "Seniors, this second soul ring was taken from the Lava Demon Bear in the Star Dou Great Forest."

Although that demonic bear was powerful, with my master's help, I was able to easily kill it, and also because I performed well enough to successfully absorb it.

"Just lucky?"

Meng Shenji finally came to his senses, pointed at the soul ring, and shook his head with a wry smile.

"Xiao Yao, your good fortune is something not everyone can have."

Ordinary Soul Masters would try to hide from a 5,000-year-old Soul Beast, but you are protected by a Title Douluo, can absorb it, and can perfectly match your Soul Ring with your Martial Soul.

This isn't just luck. Your talent is exceptional, and even with external assistance, it's still part of your strength. So this is clearly a result of your talent and ability. You're being far too modest, child.

After their initial surprise, the three education commissioners exchanged glances, each seeing in each other's eyes the need to strengthen their connections.

When Lin Yao becomes famous throughout the continent, the three old guys and the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy will also benefit from his fame.

Thinking this, Meng Shenji raised his hand and pressed the summoning bell on the table. The clear sound of the bell rang out through the crack in the door and echoed in the courtyard.

A moment later, a steady footstep came from outside the door. The steps were even and powerful, exuding a sense of competence.

Immediately afterwards, a tall figure dressed in a silver-gray team leader uniform pushed open the door and entered.

With broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and an upright posture, he wore a silver-gray uniform embroidered with the golden emblem of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy.

His collar was tied meticulously, and his eyes revealed a tenacity that stemmed from his humble beginnings.

It was Qin Ming.

"I have met with three education commissioners."

Qin Ming strode to the table, bowed respectfully, and spoke in a steady and powerful voice.

When his gaze swept over Lin Yao standing to the side, his brows furrowed slightly, revealing a hint of doubt.

This child looks quite young, how did he end up in the offices of the three education commissioners?

Meng Shenji pointed at Lin Yao and said bluntly, "Qin Ming, this is Lin Yao. He recently broke through to the Great Soul Master realm. He has two thousand-year soul rings, the second of which is a full five thousand years old."

The three of us discussed it and decided to add him to the second team. What do you think?

Qin Ming followed Meng Shenji's finger and looked at Lin Yao. When he saw the two deep purple rings and heard the keywords "five thousand years" and "Great Soul Master," his pupils shrank sharply, as if struck by lightning, his face filled with shock: "Great—Great Soul Master? Two thousand-year soul rings? This—how is this possible?"

He paused, forcibly suppressing the shock in his heart, and then said, "Actually—I was just thinking that if Brother Lin Yao has enough talent, perhaps he could try joining the First Team? After all, the resources and training intensity of the First Team are better, which would allow him to grow faster."

Bai Baoshan shook his head, his tone tinged with regret: "We've thought about it too, but you know the situation of the first team. The members' abilities vary greatly. Some of the veteran members are cunning and always looking for shortcuts, but their abilities can't keep up."

Lin Yao hasn't fully matured yet. If he joins the top team, he'll likely be dragged down by those people, making it difficult for him to achieve anything in this Soul Master Competition.

"It would be better to send him to the second team. You lead with strict discipline, and the team members are reliable. Let him hone his skills in the second team first; that would be a more prudent approach."

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming pondered for a moment.

He was naturally aware of the problems with the first team and understood the good intentions of the three education commissioners. He nodded and said, "Commissioner Bai has considered everything thoroughly. I understand."

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He turned to Lin Yao, a genuine smile on his face, his tone full of appreciation: "Brother Lin Yao, I am Qin Ming, the leader of the second team. Welcome to join us."

Speaking of which, I come from Shrek Academy. With your talent, if you were at Shrek, you would definitely be at the level of the strongest monster, far surpassing our group back then.

Lin Yao felt a slight stirring in his heart upon hearing the words "Shrek Academy," but said nothing more.

He knew that Qin Ming in the original story was able to eventually break through to the Soul Douluo level, and that he himself was a rare genius.

So he smiled and replied, "Teacher Qin, you flatter me. I'm new here and will have to learn a lot from you and the senior members of the team in the future."

After a pause, Lin Yao wondered why Qin Ming, despite his considerable talent, had chosen a nine-thousand-year soul ring for his fifth ten-thousand-year soul ring. He then smiled and said...

"By the way, I overheard someone mention that Teacher Qin broke through to the Soul King realm at a young age, not even thirty, and is not far from the Soul Emperor realm."

However, the fifth spirit ring is only a nine-thousand-year spirit ring, which is quite unexpected. It must be that the spirit ring is extremely compatible with your martial spirit.

Otherwise, given your capabilities, you certainly wouldn't have made such a choice.

Qin Ming was stunned for a moment, clearly not expecting Lin Yao to pay attention to his soul ring configuration, then chuckled: "Indeed, the skill of that nine-thousand-year soul ring can just make up for the shortcomings of my martial soul."

My martial soul is the Fiery Wolf, which excels at frontal attacks but lacks agility. The "Rapid Burning" skill of that soul ring can just enhance my speed.

Although some people did say I was wasting my potential and that I should have been equipped with a ten-thousand-year spirit ring, I always believed that what suits you best is the best, and blindly pursuing a certain age will only hinder your growth.

"Teacher Qin is absolutely right."

Lin Yao echoed.

"It's better to achieve great things late in life than to perish halfway. Many geniuses pursue high-limit spirit rings early on, only to find their spirit power stagnant due to the incompatibility between the spirit rings and their spirit. It's a real pity."

The two smiled at each other, and the initial sense of distance caused by their unfamiliarity vanished instantly.

Afterwards, Qin Ming took Lin Yao to the training ground of the second team.

The training ground is located on the west side of the academy. It is an open grassy area surrounded by a wooden fence that is half a person high, and the battle spirit area lines are clearly drawn on the ground.

As soon as I stepped outside the fence, I heard a fierce shout and a muffled sound of soul power colliding.

Yu Tianheng was fighting the Shi brothers, while Yu Feng unleashed his martial spirit, hovering in the air and launching sneak attacks from time to time.

"First Soul Skill, Thunder Dragon Claw!"

Yu Tianheng's loud shout echoed through the training ground. Blue-purple lightning swirled around him.

The crackling sound of electricity filled the air as sharp bolts of lightning gathered on his palms, forming a pair of energy bodies resembling dragon claws.

He suddenly exerted force with his feet, his body shooting like an arrow towards the stone mill among the Shi brothers, his claws slashing fiercely with a sharp aura.

The ground was scorched with thin black lines by the electric current, and even the air seemed to tremble slightly as if it had been struck.

"Heh heh, trying to break my defense? Not so easy! First Soul Skill, Xuanwu Shield!"

The stone mill stood still, a simple and honest smile on its face, but it was not flustered at all.

As his soul power circulated, a thick, earthy-yellow light surged around him, and a huge phantom of a Xuanwu tortoise appeared behind him.

The patterns on the tortoise shell are clearly visible, as if carved from bluestone, exuding an aura of indestructibility.

"Bang!"

A muffled, loud thud rang out as the Thunder Dragon Claw slammed into the Xuanwu Shield.

The blue-purple lightning exploded instantly, like a bursting firework, but the Xuanwu Shield remained completely still, without even a crack.

On the contrary, Yu Tianheng was pushed backward by a powerful recoil, his heels scraping two shallow grooves in the grass, and his face turned slightly red.

"Tianheng, stop!"

Qin Ming's voice rang out, carrying a hint of seriousness.

Upon hearing this, Yu Tianheng immediately withdrew his soul power and stopped. He wiped the thin layer of sweat from his forehead, looked at Qin Ming, and said with a hint of resentment, "Teacher Qin, my attack power is clearly strong enough, so why can't I break through his defense? My Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Martial Soul is clearly of much higher quality than his Xuanwu Turtle Martial Soul."

Qin Ming walked into the training ground, went to Shi Mo's side, pointed to the Xuanwu Shield on his body, and patiently explained: "Your attack power is fine. The Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus is of excellent quality, and its explosive power is top-notch among beast martial souls."

But the problem lies in the dispersion of power—look, your lightning power was scattered across the entire shield surface, like punching cotton, so naturally it couldn't break through the defense.

If lightning could be concentrated into a single point, such as the tip of a dragon's claw, allowing it to penetrate the surface, even the Xuanwu Shield might not be able to completely block it.

He then turned to Yu Feng in the air, his tone still serious: "Yu Feng, your attack just now was the same. Your martial soul is the Wind Spirit Bird, which is fast and can fly. It should have been a surprise weapon to complement Tian Heng."

But you've been fighting Stone Graphite one-on-one. Although his Black Tortoise Shell is weaker in defense than Stone Graphite, it excels at defending against all-around sneak attacks. Your attacks will be ineffective when they hit it.

Next time, you should coordinate with Tianheng first, using your speed to restrain Shimo so he can't defend at full strength, and then look for an opportunity to attack Shimo's weaknesses. This way, you can leverage your advantages.

Yu Feng descended from the sky, retracting his martial spirit. He scratched his head, a slightly embarrassed smile on his face: "I understand, Teacher Qin. I'll definitely pay attention next time and won't fight alone anymore."

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Just then, Lin Yao received a signal from Qin Ming and stepped into the training field.

Looking at the familiar crowd before him, Lin Yao smiled gently and bowed slightly: "Hello everyone, seniors. My name is Lin Yao, and I will be a member of the second team from now on. Please take good care of me."

All eyes immediately focused on Lin Yao, their eyes filled with surprise.

This child looks no more than six or seven years old, and is shorter than everyone else present. How did he end up in the second team?

Oslo's eyes lit up, and he flashed to Lin Yao's side in a flash.

His martial soul was the agility-type Ghost Leopard, which was already extremely fast. He circled Lin Yao twice, his eyes full of curiosity as if he had discovered a new toy: "Lin Yao? Then I'll call you Little Yao! You look so young, yet you were able to get into the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and even join the team directly. You must be quite a little monster, right? What's your martial soul? What's your soul power level?"

Yu Feng also came over, looking Lin Yao up and down, a mischievous smile playing on his lips: "You're quite cute, but I don't see how strong you are. How about we spar after training? Let me see just how good this 'little monster' really is."

He thought to himself, "It's been a long time since I've encountered such a young teammate. It's a good opportunity to 'bully' him and have some fun."

Just as Lin Yao was about to respond, he heard a surprised female voice exclaim, "Little Yao? It really is you!"

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Dugu Yan walking over quickly, her face full of a surprised smile, her eyes shining like stars, and even her originally somewhat cold tone had become friendly.

Ye Lingling stood to the side, her brows furrowed slightly, and looked at Dugu Yan with a puzzled expression: "Yan Yan, do you know him?"

"Of course I know him!"

Dugu Yan grabbed Lin Yao's arm and said in a friendly tone, "Last time I went to Sunset Forest to hunt for my second soul ring, I didn't want to trouble Grandpa, so I almost let it get away."

Thanks to my younger brother Xiao Yao's help in restraining the snake and finding an opportunity to attack its eyes, I was able to successfully activate my soul skill and obtain that soul ring.

"Without him, I don't know how much longer I would have stayed in the forest, or how much more effort I would have had to put in!"

Everyone present was stunned by these words.

Oslo's mouth dropped open, and he couldn't close it for a long time: "No way? Xiao Yao, you even helped Senior Sister Yan Yan hunt for spirit rings? What level were you back then? Senior Sister Yan Yan has already broken through to the Great Spirit Master level. How could a mere Spirit Master like you restrain a thousand-year-old spirit beast?"

Lin Yao smiled modestly, "At that time, I had only recently awakened my martial soul, and my soul power was indeed not high. It wasn't really any help; I was just lucky."

"Just lucky?"

Dugu Yan glared at him, then turned to the crowd, her tone serious.

"Don't be fooled by his modesty! Although he was only a Soul Master at that time, his reaction speed was astonishing, and his grasp of the timing in battle was incredibly precise, surpassing many Great Soul Masters!"

Just then, Yu Tianheng, who had been silently observing, walked over.

He looked at Lin Yao with a hint of inquiry in his eyes, but his tone was very confident: "Your current strength should be more than just a one-ring Soul Master, right? Judging from the fluctuations of your soul power, it's steady and refined. You must have already broken through to the Great Soul Master level and obtained your second soul ring?"

Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan was instantly stunned. She opened her mouth, her eyes filled with disbelief: "Great-Great Soul Master? Little Yao, it's only been half a year since we last met, right? How did you break through to Great Soul Master so quickly? This speed of improvement is too fast, it's simply monstrous!"

Everyone else present was also stunned.

Most of them knew that Dugu Yan had obtained her second spirit ring only half a year ago.

In just six months, he broke through from a one-ring Soul Master to a two-ring Great Soul Master. Even the geniuses of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy might not be able to do that!

Seeing the shocked expressions on everyone's faces, Lin Yao simply smiled gently and said nothing more.