Reborn as the Candle Dragon, I became the strongest academy guardian beast.

"Let's do it here."

The fifth floor of the library houses the training room.

Xu Fan crossed her arms in front of her chest and gave a low shout.

Earthy yellow soul power surged from his body instantly, spreading out in layers like rock strata, and condensing into a thick tortoise shell shield in front of him.

The shield is engraved with ancient tortoise shell patterns, exuding an aura of stability as solid as a mountain.

"This is my martial soul—[Mystic Rock Tortoise Shell]. In Azure Dragon Academy, there are only a handful of people who can break through this shield." Xu Fan gently reminded her, "Junior Sister Xu Liyue, the sixth level is indeed too dangerous for you. How about we stop here for today and challenge me again when you've improved your strength?"

"No need."

Xu Liyue spoke calmly as she slowly raised her right hand.

A wisp of flame shot from her fingertip and instantly transformed into a beautiful golden fire lotus.

At the same time, a phoenix phantom appeared behind Xu Liyue.

The golden divine bird, its entire body engulfed in flames, slowly spread its wings, its phoenix eyes radiating the terrifying pressure of a divine beast.

Xu Fan's pupils suddenly contracted, and she could hardly believe her eyes.

How is that possible!

Didn't Xu Liyue awaken the F-rank [Sparrow] martial soul during yesterday's awakening ceremony?

This isn't a sparrow at all! It's clearly the legendary phoenix!

"Senior, please enlighten me."

Xu Liyue's expression was aloof as she softly uttered four words: "Exploding Fire Lotus."

This was the A-level combat skill she had just learned in the library.

As soon as he finished speaking, the golden fire lotus shot out like a meteor, trailing a long tail of flame, and crashed straight into Xu Fan's prized Xuan Yan tortoise shell.

"boom!"

A loud bang erupted in the training room, and flames spread and swept in like a tidal wave.

The giant shield made of black rock and tortoise shell was instantly covered with dense cracks, and the next second, the entire shield shattered!

Although Xu Liyue withdrew her power in time, the scorching heat wave from the aftershocks of the flames still sent Xu Fan flying.

"Cough cough..."

As the smoke cleared, Xu Fan slumped against the wall, her face charred black, even half of her eyebrows burned away.

Looking at Xu Liyue, who appeared calm and collected, clearly not using her full strength, Xu Fan swallowed hard and gave a wry smile: "I admit defeat."

"Junior girls, you can proceed to the sixth floor now."

……

At the same time, the system's crisp notification sounds rang out in Su Chen's mind one after another.

[Ding! Xu Liyue has learned a B+ level fire-type technique – "Burning Heaven Technique", and has received 900 evolution points!]

[Ding! Xu Liyue has learned the A-rank combat skill "Exploding Fire Lotus", and 1000 evolution points have been returned!]

[Ding! Xu Liyue has gone to the sixth floor of the library and is currently studying the S-rank cultivation technique, "Fire Phoenix Technique." Evolution Points returned: 2000!]

[Gain Fire Affinity +1]

[Gain Fire Affinity +1]

Su Chen suddenly opened his eyes, a hint of shock flashing in his golden vertical pupils.

How long has it been?

Xu Liyue has actually mastered two martial arts techniques and is currently studying an S-rank technique!

What incredible speed!

After investing in Xu Liyue yesterday, Su Chen's height increased from thirty meters to forty meters, and now his physique has improved even more noticeably.

"Looks like I need to speed things up on my end too."

Su Chen's golden snake eyes looked at Lin Fan.

According to the system's assessment, Xu Liyue's aptitude was as high as the Mythical level, while Lin Fan's was only the Epic level, which was much lower than hers.

But Su Chen didn't think so.

As the future empress, Xu Liyue's talent must be extraordinary.

But Lin Fan, the chosen one, is no ordinary person.

There is definitely still untapped potential in Lin Fan.

Su Chen's gaze fell on Lin Fan's hand, on an inconspicuous ring.

"Lin Fan, did your mother leave this ring to you?" Su Chen suddenly asked.

Lin Fan looked up, somewhat surprised, and asked, "Teacher, how did you know?"

Su Chen's eyes were unfathomable. He didn't answer, but continued to ask, "Is there an old man's soul inside your ring?"

"No." Lin Fan shook his head.

No?

Su Chen fell into a brief moment of thought.

Logically speaking, the ring of the Chosen One should have an old man in it as a standard feature, so why isn't it there?

wrong.

Perhaps Lin Fan simply didn't notice.

"Lin Fan, try channeling your soul power into the ring," Su Chen said.

Lin Fan seemed somewhat puzzled.

Although he didn't understand the teacher's idea, he still did as he was told.

A wisp of soul power surged from Lin Fan's body and flowed into the ring.

One second, two seconds, three seconds...

The ring did not react at all.

A few minutes passed, and just as Lin Fan was about to give up, the dull ring suddenly lit up.

Immediately afterwards, a wisp of thought emanated from the ring, the sound reaching Lin Fan's mind.

Lin Fan suddenly looked at Su Chen, his expression shocked: "Teacher, I feel it! There really is a soul in the ring, and he's talking to me!"

"Oh? What did he say?" Su Chen asked.

"He said he was once a ninth-level Martial Saint who unfortunately perished in a great battle, and his soul resides in this ring."

After speaking, Lin Fan fell silent for a moment, clearly communicating with the soul within the ring.

A moment later, Lin Fan came to his senses, his expression turning somewhat grim.

"What's wrong?" Su Chen asked.

"I cursed at him."

Lin Fan gritted his teeth, his tone tinged with anger: "He said he was willing to impart all his knowledge to me, on the condition that I become his disciple."

"But you are my only teacher. No one else, whether a Martial Saint or a Martial God, is worthy of this title!"

Upon hearing this, Su Chen was stunned for a moment, then felt a bit amused and exasperated.

He truly deserves to be called the chosen one; his personality is just too straightforward.

Su Chen was about to say something when he noticed Lin Fan's expression change, becoming much more relaxed than before.

"Teacher, that spirit has spoken again."

Lin Fan said, "He said he gave in. He felt a sense of familiarity with me, so he felt very close to me. From now on, he will no longer force me to become his disciple, but he will still guide my cultivation. As long as I grow up one day and can find a suitable body for him, that will be enough."

Does this work too?

He truly deserves to be called the chosen one!

Su Chen smiled helplessly and said, "In that case, you could try cooperating with him."

"Nothing belongs to me, but everything can be used by me. You must know how to go with the flow. With more resources, your cultivation speed can reach a higher level."

"I understand!" Lin Fan looked at Su Chen with admiration, always feeling that every word his teacher said could benefit him greatly.

"With the old man in the ring, Lin Fan's potential and aptitude should be further enhanced."

"Perhaps it can transform into a legendary level..."

Just as Su Chen was looking down at Lin Fan with satisfaction, a system notification suddenly sounded in his mind.

[Ding! A mythical investment opportunity has been detected]

[Coordinates have been marked. Please proceed as soon as possible!]

Another legendary achievement!

Su Chen's snake eyes suddenly lit up.

"Lin Fan, you stay at school and continue your cultivation. I have something to do and need to go out for a while."