Chapter 155: New Moon City

"Boss, are you training with us this time?" Tuo Yu asked curiously.

Two Committee Members and Zhao Tianhe, taking nine students, temporarily left the academy.

Among the students, aside from Tie Li, the other eight, Tie Li knows six of them—they were his original teammates.

The other two later joined the Second Team; they are both Strong Attack-type Soul Masters, with decent talent and martial soul.

The remaining seven subconsciously glanced at Tie Li; they were originally teammates, and Tie Li has always been the strongest among them, now having broken through to Five Ring Soul King.

Just imagine, a Soul King leading them into the Soul Master Competition would greatly increase the team's chances of winning.

Gu Qi is already a Four Ring Soul Ancestor, and Ning Ning's Soul Power Level is at 38; in two years she will surely break through to Four Ring.

By then, the team's composition will be one Soul King, two Soul Ancestors, and four Soul Elders.

"Not," Tie Li said indifferently.

If he entered the Soul Master Competition and didn't win the championship, it wouldn't mean much to him, and his own goal in winning is only for a soul bone.

But Tuo Yu clearly didn't believe that.

In his view, during the early stage of the competition, they must conceal their strength; they can't reveal Tie Li outright, and the main force remains them.

Once the team qualifies, Tie Li will certainly serve as the core in the subsequent matches.

Gu Qi and Ning Ning's gazes at Tie Li were mixed with different expressions; they had, to varying degrees, already learned some things about Tie Li.

If Fenglei Sect still exists and hasn't been destroyed by the Spirit Hall, Tie Li would probably be in the First Team, right?

That was Gu Qi's thought!

Xinyue City!

This city, located south of Tiandou City—perhaps because it's relatively close—has a WuHunZhuDian that isn't very strong, yet the city's archbishop still possesses Soul Saint cultivation.

In Xinyue City, the largest SoulMasterForce is Xin Yue Sect, guarded by an Eight Ring Soul Douluo.

Next is Cheng Zhu Fu; the city lord of Xinyue City is a level‑78 Soul Saint.

"Xinyue City?" Tie Li whispered.

In an instant, he recalled the Xin Yue Sect elder he had met at a hotel in Tiandou City.

And the purpose of this trip is also Xin Yue Sect of Xinyue City.

Bai Baoshan led everyone into Xinyue City, intending to temporarily settle at Cheng Zhu Fu.

"I've heard my elders mention Xin Yue Sect; its sect specializes in the Combined Attack Technique. Individual strength is average, but when united they can unleash power far beyond their level," Gu Qi said.

"Actually, my elders have also spoken of Xin Yue Sect's Combined Attack Technique," Mu Wei added.

When Xin Yue Sect was mentioned, everyone quickly understood the academy's intention.

They would learn the simple Combined Attack Technique from Xin Yue Sect, but any sect secrets would certainly not be taught.

They could also improve team coordination by sparring with Xin Yue Sect disciples.

The group soon arrived at Cheng Zhu Fu in Xinyue City; as the second‑strongest power after Xin Yue Sect, its prestige was naturally impressive.

The wall, crafted from fine white clay, was topped with light‑green tiles, and two stone lions stood at the mansion's entrance.

When Bai Baoshan's party entered the city, Cheng Zhu Fu received the news.

Yue Yin, the city lord, had been waiting at the gate.

His long silver‑white hair revealed a handsome man, though his features carried a hint of androgyny, giving him a somewhat uncanny look.

Dressed in a white robe and tall‑slender, he stood in front of Bai Baoshan, forming a stark contrast.

"Brother Bai, it's been a long time," Yue Yin said warmly as soon as he saw Bai Baoshan.

"If there's no business, we don't ascend to the Three Treasures Hall; we're staying here a few days, thank you, Brother Yue."

"Hahaha, no need to be polite."

Yue Yin led everyone to the main hall of Cheng Zhu Fu, where food and drink were prepared.

The hall was decorated in a traditional style, with a series of tables lining both sides, bearing the food and wine.

As the host, Yue Yin sat at the central seat, while Bai Baoshan and Zhi Lin took the two seats flanking the main seat.

Bai Baoshan and Yue Yin are friends, so a round of warm inquiries naturally followed.

During this time, everyone silently ate their meals.

The food tasted excellent; the only drawback was the small portion.

Tie Li didn't know what others thought; he simply believed it this way.

"Brother Bai, I took on a disciple two years ago; I'm not sure if he meets your academy's admission standards," Yue Yin asked.

"With your discerning eye, Brother Yue, the disciple will certainly be exceptional; normal enrollment shouldn't pose any major issues."

Bai Baoshan knew Yue Yin's lofty standards; an ordinary Soul Master wouldn't catch his eye, so any disciple would have to possess extraordinary talent or a powerful martial soul.

A hint of bragging lingered in Yue Yin's gaze, which could be discerned.

"These are all your academy's students, aren't they? Why not seize this duel?"

Hearing Yue Yin's words, Bai Baoshan recognized his old habit and gave a wry smile.

At Yue Yin's signal, a young man of about twenty appeared in the hall.

He was of average build, looking completely ordinary with no distinctive features.

Only his eyes fixed on Tie Li and the others.

"Ji Yu, my disciple, nineteen, level‑42 Strong Attack-type Battle Soul Ancestor, martial soul is the rare Moon Wolf."

"Since they're Soul Ancestors, let's have a Soul Battle between Soul Ancestors," Bai Baoshan's gaze turned to Gu Qi.

Seeing this, Gu Qi was about to stand; he sensed a dangerous aura from Ji Yu.

"He is not my opponent; I will duel him," Ji Yu said bluntly.

His gaze remained on Tie Li; only in Tie Li did he sense danger, and it was extreme.

Only those who can endanger him are worthy opponents.

"You…"

Being ignored, Gu Qi was naturally angry; whether it was his talent or his martial soul, he was a top‑tier choice, yet it was the first time he had been ignored like this.

"Brother Yue, perhaps you should have your disciple switch to another."

"What? Is my disciple not a match for your student? The two are not far apart in age, so why can't they duel?" Yue Yin's words became sharp, with no concession at all.

Zhi Lin was about to speak up, but Bai Baoshan stopped him; he knew his friend's temperament.

"Defeat me first, then you'll have the right to duel my Team Leader," Gu Qi said, indignant.

"Fine, I'll make you admit it right now."

Gu Qi leapt from his seat and landed in front of Ji Yu.

Two yellow and two purple—four optimally configured Soul Rings manifested on him; as a Flying Soul Master, once he entered martial soul state, he immediately claimed the aerial battlefield.

White wolf fur appeared on Ji Yu's body, his form becoming tall and agile, also bearing the optimal two‑yellow, two‑purple Soul Ring configuration.

Whoosh

"What?"

Gu Qi was startled; Ji Yu, in just one breath, leapt several meters into the air and appeared before him.

(End of chapter)