Chapter 101: Strongly Supporting Prince Xue Xing

Breaking through six levels in one go largely compensated for the years of cultivation time delayed by practicing a Self-Created Soul Skill.

For Feng Xiaotian, this was absolutely a grace equivalent to a rebirth.

Wu Qi nodded with a smile, "We are all classmates, and we are all working hard toward a common goal."

As he spoke, Huo Wushuang also walked out.

His soul power had broken through to Level Forty, but he knew this was far from the limit of the Immortal Herb.

After absorbing a Soul Ring, his soul power level would be able to break through several more levels.

Chen Ping walked out one after another; his strength had just reached Level Forty, so he would not have a massive increase after absorbing a Soul Ring.

But to him, such an improvement was already a qualitative change.

At the same time, he felt very fortunate to have accepted the invitation from Wu Qi and Qiangu Changkong.

Otherwise, he would never have obtained such an opportunity in this lifetime.

The medicinal power of the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower was extremely overbearing; during the absorption process, Huo Wu endured unbearable pain.

Hearing the painful groans coming from the room, everyone's hearts were in their throats.

Huo Wushuang couldn't help but ask, "Captain, what will be the consequences if the absorption fails?"

Wu Qi said in a deep voice: "Absorbing the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower is like being reborn through fire."

"Endure the pain, and you will be reborn from the ashes, with your strength undergoing a qualitative change. Otherwise, you will burn yourself to death and vanish into smoke and dust."

Huo Wushuang felt heavy-hearted.

To obtain extraordinary strength, one must inevitably pass through layers of trials; he only hoped that Huo Wu could endure it.

About an incense stick's time later, Huo Wu let out a painful cry, followed immediately by the sound of a phoenix's call.

Everyone regained their composure, and the movement inside the room ceased.

"Could it have failed?" Chen Ping couldn't help but overthink.

"Don't be a jinx, damn it," Qiangu Changkong cursed.

Everyone rushed into the room, wanting to check the situation.

At this moment, Huo Wu was already exhausted, drenched in sweat, leaning against the wall and gasping for air.

Seeing everyone appear, she squeezed out a weak smile, "I succeeded."

The Fire Shadow Spirit is a special martial soul, inherently incompatible with the Phoenix Bloodline, yet she had obtained the Phoenix Fire.

The power of her flames had increased several times over compared to before; even Wu Qi, I'm afraid, would not dare to easily pass through her flames.

"It seems we need to make certain adjustments to the team's detailed coordination."

Wu Qi touched his chin and said while thinking, "This afternoon, Teacher Sun and I will come up with a plan as soon as possible. Besides, tonight's Spirit Fighting remains unchanged, and we will set out to hunt for souls tomorrow."

Seeing that there were still several hours until dark, Feng Xiaotian hurriedly said, "Captain, we will go home first. The improvement in strength is of great importance, and we need to report it in time."

Wu Qi naturally would not refuse.

Having received the benefits, the three families would certainly carefully consider his proposal.

As for the Water Family, if they were willing to join under Wu Qi's command, he wouldn't mind sponsoring Shui Bing'er with an Immortal Herb.

In the future, a sect established based on the Wind, Water, and Fire families would be his capital for contending for the world.

After the three left, Chen Ping fell to his knees in front of Wu Qi with a thud.

"What is this for?" Wu Qi was puzzled.

Everyone was a classmate; that feudal monarch stuff wasn't popular here.

Chen Ping said sincerely, "Brother Wu, Changkong, from now on you are my big brothers. If you tell me to go west, I will never go east."

"It's not that serious," Qiangu Changkong pulled him up, "Since you are sincere in following us, we will naturally not treat you unfairly."

"From now on, we are all brothers; if we have food to eat, you won't be left out."

Chen Ping was moved to tears and thanked them repeatedly.

Having stayed in the Spirit Hall Academy for a long time, he knew the importance of background.

Coming from a commoner background like him, unless he could break through to become a Spirit Douluo, at best he could only serve as a Spirit Hall master of a small city.

Having latched onto the two big shots, Wu Qi and Qiangu Changkong, he knew his future was bright; how could he not be excited!

"Cultivate well; everything we are doing now is to prepare for the Spirit Master Tournament."

As he spoke, the four of them walked out of the room.

From the corner of his eye, Wu Qi noticed Ye Lingling sitting in the pavilion not far away.

"It's only been a month, and that bunch from the first team is already back?" Qiangu Changkong's face turned gloomy.

After finally having a few days of peace, once this bunch returned, the good days would be over.

But he didn't care; with his Level Thirty-Eight strength, he had every opportunity to teach Yu Tianheng a lesson.

When the time came, he wanted to see what else the Imperial Fighting Team had to show off!

Wu Qi was not clear about the situation.

According to the development of the original timeline, no one from the Imperial Fighting Team had run back early.

He knew that his arrival had brought some changes to the Douluo Dalu, but the general direction of development had not changed.

After thinking about it, he did not go up to ask.

He was not familiar with Ye Lingling, and besides, what did it have to do with him if the Imperial Fighting Team ran into trouble?

That night.

After returning from the Great Spirit Arena, Dugu Bo sought out Wu Qi.

Dugu Yan has already mastered the Poison Pill Method, and the rest can be cultivated by herself; there is no need for anyone to watch over her.

"Old man, it just so happens I have something to ask you. Did Dugu Yan run back early with Ye Lingling?"

Dugu Bo's expression was gloomy, "I was just about to bring this up."

After learning the situation, Wu Qi suddenly understood.

In the original timeline, Qin Ming's actions were roughly the same.

The difference was that Dugu Yan did not fly into a rage on the spot, nor did she leave early.

Wu Qi did not know what kind of magic Qin Ming possessed; after Qin Ming returned to the academy in the original timeline, someone must have reported the situation that occurred during the Spirit Fighting.

Yet the Three Education Committees suppressed it and did not speak of it, even agreeing to Qin Ming's proposal.

Without needing to guess, Wu Qi also knew that the Three Education Committees most likely had their eyes on that group of geniuses from Shrek Academy.

Moreover, with this solicitation, no one could easily punish Qin Ming.

Otherwise, Prince Xue Xing and his nephew would not have personally stepped forward to drive people away.

Pausing, Wu Qi asked, "The key is, how do you want to handle this matter?"

"The Three Education Committees will certainly protect Qin Ming, and the Crown Prince has an easygoing temperament, so he will most likely let you resolve it yourselves."

Dugu Bo took a deep breath and asked, "I am too close to the situation to see clearly; little guy, tell me your thoughts."

Wu Qi pondered for a moment.

He had no good feelings toward Qin Ming, and the other party was in the opposing camp.

Given Dugu Bo's temperament, this matter would certainly be a fight to the death. But if he were to kill Qin Ming directly, it would be letting him off too easily.

Thinking of this, Wu Qi had a strategy, "I see that the Three Education Committees are already old, while Prince Xue Xing is in his prime; it is not impossible for him to share the Emperor's burdens."

Hearing this, Dugu Bo's expression became strange, "Little guy, although I don't know why you appeared by Xue Qinghe's side, nor do I know your plans, letting Xue Xing hold power—isn't that digging a pit for yourself?"

Wu Qi shook his head, "Not so."

"Put it another way, and you will understand. Currently, Prince Xue Xing is just an idle prince; besides eating and drinking all day, what leverage does he have?"

As for whoring, gambling, or forcing good women into prostitution, these were all things permitted by Xue Ye.

In this way, how could one find leverage on Prince Xue Xing, and how could Dugu Bo repay this favor?

"Where there are many people, there are many troubles."

"Prince Xue Xing is nominally the Vice Dean in charge of the academy, but every time something goes wrong, isn't it the Three Education Committees taking the fall?"

As for the Three Education Committees, letting them retire to rest is quite good, so as to avoid them dying without a burial place after getting involved in the struggle for imperial power.

(End of chapter)