"It's just a beast! How dare it call itself a god!"
Qian Daoliu's voice boomed like a bell, his gaze like a sword. The sheer sharpness in his eyes made Golden Crocodile Douluo instinctively avert his gaze, daring not to look directly.
But then, Qian Daoliu spoke calmly:
"Three feet above one's head, gods hang high! But it's not some scaly, armored beast!"
"It's nothing more than a somewhat powerful Ferocious Beast."
"Issue the order: the Soul Masters in the Hall need not panic."
After speaking, Qian Daoliu looked towards the statue of the Angel God.
"The true god is here, protecting the people of the world."
If Lin Xiao had been there to see Qian Daoliu in that state, he would surely have been moved.
Because the sharp edge and resolute courage Qian Daoliu displayed when he sneered just now seemed to be the true demeanor of one of the world's strongest individuals.
And the piety and faith in Qian Daoliu's eyes…
Lin Xiao hadn't seen that in a long time.
...
The Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire also received news about the Ferocious Beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest, but neither the Star Luo Emperor nor Emperor Xue Ye knew how to deal with it.
This news spread among the populace, causing widespread panic.
The Star Luo Emperor, Dai Zhen, dispatched heavily armed forces to the border where the Star Dou Great Forest met the Star Luo Empire, which somewhat calmed the people. However, the Heaven Dou side didn't dare to deploy any troops.
The Heaven Dou Empire had already been repeatedly outmaneuvered in border skirmishes with the Star Luo Empire. If they were to follow the Star Luo Empire's example and start moving troops around…
What if the Star Luo Empire was playing a trick, and their redeployed troops were actually heading for the Heaven Dou Empire's border?
Warfare is the art of deception. It was truly hard to say.
The Heaven Dou Empire lacked the courage and the chips to gamble.
However, with the limited options available to both the Star Luo Empire and the Heaven Dou Empire, Spirit Hall had already declared that it would protect the safety of the continent no matter what.
For a time, the people's hearts turned towards Spirit Hall, causing deep apprehension in the Star Luo Emperor and Emperor Xue Ye, yet they were powerless to do anything.
...
At this moment,
The Ice Fire Yin Yang Well, peaceful for many days, became lively.
Under the guidance of Lin Xiao and Ye Qingxian, the five young powerhouses—Shui Bing'er, Shui Yue'er, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and Ning Rongrong—all gathered there to begin their special training.
Ning Rongrong was in an exceptionally joyful mood.
Wearing a white dress and black boots, she gazed at the scene of the Ice Fire Pool, perfectly separated and undisturbed by each other, exclaiming:
"It's so beautiful!"
Then she saw the neatly cultivated Herb Garden, filled with countless exotic flowers and plants. At first glance, it looked like the backyard of a god.
Ning Rongrong voiced her thoughts.
"I didn't expect anyone to be farming here at the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well?"
"These flowers and plants look like they're growing very well, and the land is cultivated so neatly. Did you find an old farmer to do this before, Aunt Ye?"
Ye Qingxian was slightly taken aback by her words, then smiled wryly and teased:
"Indeed, it was old farmers."
Dugu Yan: "…"
Ye Lingling: "…"
Even after many years, the experience of wielding a hoe and digging the ground back then, even with the filter of nostalgia, was still too unpleasant to recall.
Lin Xiao chuckled and pursed his lips.
"Rongrong, the two 'old farmers' you mentioned are right here! The development of this Ice Fire Yin Yang Well couldn't have happened without Sister Lingling and Sister Yanyan's sweat!"
"Ah?" Ning Rongrong covered her mouth, a little embarrassed.
"I'm so sorry, Sister Yanyan, Sister Lingling…"
Dugu Yan snorted coldly:
"We should have made Lin Xiao work in the fields back then too!"
Ye Lingling immediately chimed in.
"Mom, it's all your fault! You always couldn't bear to make Lin Xiao hoe the ground!"
"Who's your real child anyway?"
Ye Qingxian glanced at Ye Lingling and said lightly:
"You're all my real children."
"One is closer, the other is more distant."
Ye Lingling: ?
Shivers! Why must women oppress women!
Ye Qingxian ignored Ye Lingling and turned to serious matters.
"The five of you are either the closest or most trusted people to Lin Xiao. Apart from Bing'er and Yue'er, the rest of you are older than Lin Xiao, yet the gap between you and him is like a chasm."
"I believe this isn't what you want to see."
"As Lin Xiao's elder and teacher, I hope you can help him, and I also hope you can seize this opportunity to follow closely behind Lin Xiao and witness a higher realm of scenery."
Ye Qingxian paused, then slowly said,
"I've already asked for your opinions before. I'm just reiterating a few points here, and I won't mention them again in the future."
"Next, I will individually test your physical strength and customize the most suitable Medicinal Bath, Medicinal Cuisine, and training regimen for each of you."
"Eight Section Brocade and Heart Cleansing Mantra will also be taught to you."
"While the training regimens will vary from person to person, the general idea is consistent: extreme exhaustion and extreme hardship to push your bodies beyond their limits! This will break through your innate talent ceilings!"
The key here is the Nine Hearted Begonia's heaven-defying recovery bug.
It allows Soul Masters to constantly rebuild themselves after breaking through, improving themselves beyond their previous limits.
If Lin Xiao hadn't undergone Evil Fire Body Tempering, he probably would have taken this path. Of course, he was unknowingly cultivating in a similar manner anyway.
"Only by pecking and grinding can jade be perfected."
Lin Xiao smiled faintly and said,
"You're going to become gods, remember that."
These words shocked the five girls. They never expected Lin Xiao to have such high expectations for them! While their hearts warmed, they also felt a secret pressure.
Lin Xiao's words were not a joke, nor were they flattery.
Among the five girls, four had the potential to become gods, and their ascension would greatly assist him. A Martial Soul like Ning Rongrong's, which provides proportional amplification, would always be highly sought after.
Only Shui Yue'er's talent was slightly weaker, but it wasn't impossible for her either.
Cough, cough.
Now, something that a certain bird wouldn't like to hear.
Maple Leaf's defeat in the Dragon-Phoenix War proved that individualism is very difficult to succeed with, and it's destined to lead to great losses! When you're out there, what good is being able to fight by yourself? It's all about influence and background!
Lin Xiao himself was very powerful, but with teammates, his strength could increase by half. Why wouldn't he want that?
Lin Xiao had initially thought about not joining any forces, ignoring the shifting tides of the outside world, and simply focusing on getting stronger himself.
But he later realized how foolish that was.
A small recluse hides in the wilderness, a great recluse hides in the city. It doesn't mean that by not joining any force you become a free spirit, nor does releasing a few bottles of mineral water make you benevolent.
To maintain one's beliefs and make the world conform to one's will, one must possess immense power, and influence is a form of power!
Timing, geographical advantage, and human harmony are all forms of influence.
One of the signs of maturity is knowing how to leverage influence.
Lin Xiao's gaze fell upon the five girls.
He clearly harbored the idea of creating a force that belonged solely to him.
These girls before him were part of his initial, rudimentary team for this venture!
After this, Lin Xiao planned to try and recruit Oscar.
...
While outside, the Star Dou Ferocious Beasts and human forces were locked in a tense standoff, with swords drawn.
At the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well.
The special training for the young men and women was in full swing
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