Douluo Continent: The Twin Holy Dragons of Light and Darkness, the Dragon Emperor Breaks Through the

Jin Chen couldn't help but lean closer: "Boss, that Zhao Tiezhu is really good, he's got guts."

"Liu Ruyan is also impressive. Although her Flame Sparrow is not as powerful as her Fire Phoenix, she uses it very skillfully. And that Shen Han, his Ice Wolf Martial Soul is much more ferocious than ordinary ice-attribute Martial Souls..."

Ling Feng interrupted him: "Keep watching."

Jin Chen scratched his head and stopped talking.

After ten matches, the ten winners stood in a row.

Ling Feng walked up to them, his gaze sweeping across each of their faces.

"You ten are the winners. But there are only seven who will be selected."

He paused, then added, "So, we have to fight again."

The ten people looked at each other, but no one complained.

The ten people who had just been defeated stood aside, unwilling but also convinced of their defeat.

After all, they did lose.

In the second round, the ten people were divided into five groups to compete.

This time, the battle was even more intense.

Everyone knows that if they lose another game, they will be completely out of the running for the starting lineup.

Zhao Tiezhu's opponent was a man named Zhou Tai, 24 years old, a level 50 Soul Master, whose Martial Soul was Thunder Leopard.

He's only one step away from becoming a Soul King, but he hasn't had time to acquire his fifth Soul Ring yet. However, before the tournament, the Spirit Hall will definitely arrange a suitable ten-thousand-year Soul Ring for him, as he is extremely powerful.

The two stood facing each other, and sparks seemed to fly in the air.

"start!"

Zhao Tiezhu struck first, throwing a punch. The phantom of the Iron-Spine Wolf appeared behind him, its howl shaking the heavens.

Zhou Tai neither dodged nor evaded. With his martial spirit infused, the phantom of the Thunder Leopard also appeared. With a swipe of its claws, two bolts of lightning shot out.

The fist and the thunder collided in mid-air and exploded with a loud bang.

The two retreated at the same time, then charged forward at the same time.

Zhao Tiezhu's strength was unparalleled, each punch carrying the weight of a mountain.

Zhou Tai's speed and lightning power were equally astonishing, and the two fought fiercely, evenly matched.

The ground of the training ground was blasted into craters, and the air was thick with the smell of burning.

Zhao Tiezhu was struck by lightning several times by Zhou Tai, and his whole body was numb, but he stubbornly refused to back down an inch, relying on his indomitable spirit.

Zhou Tai was also hit several times by Zhao Tiezhu's punches, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, but he gritted his teeth and persevered.

Finally, Zhao Tiezhu seized an opening in Zhou Tai's defenses and punched him in the chest, sending him flying off the field.

Zhou Tai fell to the ground, struggled a few times, but couldn't get up.

Zhao Tiezhu was panting heavily, covered in sweat, and his clothes had charred marks, but his eyes shone with an astonishing light.

"Zhao Tiezhu wins."

On the other side, Liu Ruyan's opponent was a pretty young woman named Lin Xue, 23 years old, a level 48 Soul Master, with the Martial Soul Ice Butterfly.

The two, one fire and one ice, fought a battle that filled the arena with a fusion of fire and ice, and a pervasive mist.

Although Liu Ruyan's Flame Sparrow is not as domineering as the Fire Phoenix, it is more agile and precise.

She moved like a real bird through the cold wind of the ice butterfly, each strike precisely hitting Lin Xue's weak points.

Lin Xue's ice butterflies danced gracefully, exuding a chilling aura, but they always seemed to fall short by just a little.

In the end, Liu Ruyan won by a narrow margin thanks to her agile movements and precise attacks.

Lin Xue was still honorable despite her defeat, winning a round of applause from the sidelines.

Shen Han's opponent was a man named Ma Jun, 24 years old, a level 47 Soul Master, whose martial soul was Iron Bone Horse.

Shen Han's Ice Wolf Martial Soul combines the coldness of ice with the ferocity of a wolf. Instead of standing still and releasing his chilling aura, he pounced on the attack like a real wolf.

After several rounds, Ma Jun's Ironbone Horse's defenses were torn apart by the Ice Wolf's sharp claws, and finally, Shen Han slapped it out of the arena.

The other groups also concluded with winners and losers. Five winners stepped forward.

Ling Feng looked at them, then at the other five losers.

"The five of you will compete for the three substitute spots."

The five men exchanged glances and then returned to the fight.

Although Zhou Tai lost to Zhao Tiezhu, he demonstrated overwhelming strength in the battle for the substitute spot, winning two games in a row and securing a substitute spot.

Lin Xue also performed exceptionally well. Although her Ice Butterfly Martial Soul was defeated by Liu Ruyan's Flame Sparrow, her chilling aura was unstoppable when facing other opponents.

The last substitute spot was taken by a composed young man named Song Yuanqiao, whose martial soul was the Iron-Armed Ape, a level 46 Soul Master, with a balance of strength and speed.

An hour later, all seven starters and three substitutes were selected.

Main character: Zhao Tiezhu, 24 years old, Level 51 Soul King, Martial Soul: Iron-Spine Wolf.

Liu Ruyan, 23 years old, level 48 Soul Master, Martial Soul: Flame Sparrow.

Shen Han, 24 years old, level 49 Soul Master, Martial Soul: Ice Wolf.

Zhou Tai, 24 years old, level 50 Soul Master, Martial Soul: Thunder Leopard.

Sun Fang and Sun Fei, 23 years old, level 46 Soul Masters, with twin martial souls, Vine and Jade.

Han Qing, 24 years old, level 47 Soul Master, Martial Soul: Shadow Leopard.

Substitute: Li Muyun, 23 years old, level 47 Soul Master, Martial Soul: Azure Steel Sword.

Lin Xue, 23 years old, level 48 Soul Master, Martial Soul: Ice Butterfly.

Song Yuanqiao, 23 years old, level 46 Soul Master, Martial Soul: Iron-Armed Ape.

Seven main and three secondary, each with its own unique characteristics.

Chapter 99 Two Months of Training

Ling Feng stood in front of them, his gaze sweeping over each and every one of them.

"From today onwards, you are the Spirit Hall representative team. Two months later, you will represent the Spirit Hall on the stage of the entire continent."

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable power: "I don't demand that you win the championship, but I do demand that you—show the spirit of the Spirit Hall."

The ten people answered in unison, "Yes!"

Ling Feng nodded and turned to walk out of the training ground.

Qian Renxue and Jin Chen followed behind.

As they walked out of the Spirit Hall Academy, Jin Chen couldn't help but say, "Boss, that Zhao Tiezhu looks a lot like me."

Ling Feng glanced at him: "He's stronger than you."

Jin Chen's eyes widened: "How is this possible! I'm level 43, he's level 51, but I'm the Golden Dragon Crocodile! My martial spirit is much stronger than his!"

Ling Feng said calmly, "I'm talking about mindset. Zhao Tiezhu fought his way up from the bottom, reaching level 51 at the age of 24. He's experienced hardship and setbacks, and knows that every victory is hard-won."

"He was able to withstand Zhou Tai's lightning strike without retreating, not because of his martial spirit, but because of his willpower. What about you?"

Jin Chen opened his mouth, but couldn't say a word.

Qian Renxue covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

Ling Feng shook his head and continued walking forward.

Behind them, from within the Spirit Hall Academy, came shouts and the booming sounds of exploding spirit skills.

Those are Zhao Tiezhu and his team; they've already started training.

As the sun sets, it bathes the entire Wuhun City in gold.

Two months later, in Tiandou City.

The All-Continent Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academies.

That will be their stage to prove themselves and the best stage to showcase their abilities.

As long as they achieve good results, they will have more advantages than others in the future, whether they return to their hometowns to inherit their family businesses or seek high-ranking positions and generous salaries in the Spirit Hall.

Starting from the second day, the martial arts arena of the Spirit Hall Academy became the liveliest place in the entire Spirit City.

Ling Feng, relying on his influence, managed to get Yue Guan and Qingluan Douluo, who had been enjoying a rare period of leisure, to provide guidance.

One of them is a titled Douluo who has consumed a divine herb and is about to break through to level 96, while the other is a level 98 powerhouse standing at the pinnacle of the continent.

With them around, members of the Spirit Hall team naturally flocked to them. If they were chosen during training to become disciples of such powerful figures, it would be an incredible opportunity in their lives.

At dawn, before the sun had even risen, Zhao Tiezhu stood in the center of the training ground, punching a wooden stake repeatedly.

His fists were wrapped in bandages, soaked with sweat, and the wooden stake was covered with dents and cracks.

He is indeed slow, which is his weakness, but he never gives up.

Ling Feng told him to practice speed, so he did, arriving an hour earlier and leaving an hour later than others every day.

"Brother Zhao, aren't you afraid of ruining your hands by practicing like this?"

Sun Qing leaned against a pillar by the training ground, holding a bowl of soy milk in his hand, and slowly drank it.

Although he was not selected for the main team, he still came every day to serve as a sparring partner for the main team members.

In his own words, "I can't beat you guys, but I can help you train."

Without turning his head, Zhao Tiezhu punched the wooden stake again, sending wood chips flying.

"So what if it's crippled? I still have my other hand."

Sun Qing shook his head, finished the last sip of soy milk in his bowl, and got up to stretch his limbs.

"Okay, I'll practice speed with you. You can't learn by just hitting wooden stakes."

Zhao Tiezhu finally turned around, grinning, "That's exactly what I've been waiting for."

The two took their stances in the training ground.