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"Mm. They are both excellent! But back to the point—Shrek Academy's training methods do serve as a basic foundation for beginners, meaning Spirit Masters at the Spirit Master and Spirit Grandmaster stages."
"But as everyone knows, training has thresholds. After reaching a certain stage, its effects diminish."
"This is especially true for weight training—there is an upper limit to the load one can add."
"Without using spirit power, the body's weight-bearing capacity is finite. Exceeding that limit can easily lead to hidden injuries, making the effort counterproductive."
"Even if you could break your limits daily, focusing only on physical extremes offers very limited improvement for a Spirit Master. No matter how much you strengthen the body, once spirit possession or spirit power is applied, those small physical gains become negligible. Furthermore, I suspect your current training intensity isn't very high, is it?" Ye Lan said. From Oslo's distracted attitude, it was obvious the training wasn't intense enough to demand his full attention.
If the training intensity were pushing his limits, Oslo wouldn't have the energy to flirt.
Qin Ming didn't comment, but he knew the truth. The training intensity for Heaven Dou's first team was about the same as what he had undergone at Shrek Academy. This was because humans instinctively resist training as they approach their limits. Therefore, the weight training intensity was generally kept at around eighty percent of their maximum. After all, no one can realistically surpass their limit every single day. Even if such a person existed, their bones couldn't withstand that level of strain long-term.
Ye Lan continued, "And that's just looking at it from the perspective of effectiveness. If we consider the direction of the training, then spiritless weighted running is completely wrong."
Qin Ming asked, "Why is that? Isn't physical fitness the foundation for a Spirit Master?"
"It is, but it's only the foundation," Ye Lan replied.
"Power-attack, agility-attack, support-type, and control-type Spirit Masters—each type has a different role. Should they all use the same weighted endurance training?"
The members of Heaven Dou's first team had a sudden realization. That's right! Everyone's role is different, so why is our training the same? As expected of the great 'Scholar'!
Qin Ming nodded, acknowledging the validity of Ye Lan's point.
"Weighted endurance running is wrong even for Oslo and Yu Feng. Agility-attack Spirit Masters rely on speed, not endurance."
"What is the use of an agility-attack Spirit Master running for a long time? They aren't training to be messengers. Their duty is to unleash explosive bursts of speed to eliminate the enemy as quickly as possible. That is what an agility-attack Spirit Master should do!" Ye Lan declared.
Hearing Ye Lan's analysis, Oslo and Yu Feng nodded fervently. Exactly! What's the point of this damned endurance training? On the battlefield, whether fighting an enemy agility-type or supporting teammates, it all came down to instantaneous, explosive speed.
Ye Lan truly deserves his title as the number-one theoretical master, Oslo and Yu Feng thought in awe. His insight is incredibly profound!
"Next, for power-attack Spirit Masters, endurance has some use, but it isn't the priority. The most important things for them are strength and attack power!"
"Power-attack Spirit Masters are the main damage dealers of a team. For Yu Tianheng, offensive capability is crucial. He isn't a power-type who relies on enhancing his draconic body; he is an attack-type who relies on thunder-elemental attacks."
"For energy-based attackers, the role of endurance is even further diminished," Ye Lan said. Yu Tianheng nodded in agreement. In combat, he relied on the lightning power of his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. His physical strength just needed to be sufficient, not overwhelming. Chasing down agile opponents wasn't his job—that was for Oslo and Yu Feng. He was a frontline attacker meant to break through the enemy's defense. Endurance played little part; his spirit power would run out long before his stamina did.
"Furthermore, for defense-type Spirit Masters like Shi Mo and Shi Mo, endurance training is useful for increasing their stamina."
"However, their most important core attribute should be their ability to withstand damage. If the enemy cannot break through their defensive line, then our team is virtually invincible."
"Exactly! Our biggest fear is strange martial spirits breaking our line," the brothers affirmed. This was the first time they had heard their new captain give instructions and the first time they understood what theory truly meant for a Spirit Master. After hearing Ye Lan's words, their respect for him grew even deeper. He had spoken directly to the heart of their problem. Most of Heaven Dou's losses occurred because their defensive line was breached, which allowed Ye Lengleng to be targeted and taken down.
"As for control-type Spirit Masters…"
Dugu Yan's eyes lit up. It's my turn!
"Dugu Yan, you should stick to a pure poison route. Why would a Jade Phosphor Serpent try to be a control-type?"
"Oh…" Dugu Yan lowered her head in disappointment.
"If you poison all the enemies to death, there's no need for control," Ye Lan added.
"Hehe. My idol is absolutely right!" Dugu Yan said happily, before her face fell again as she remembered something else.
"Finally, support-type Spirit Masters. Spiritless weighted training is indeed most beneficial for them. But once they hit a plateau, I recommend they train their burst speed. Speed is more important than endurance."
"Moreover, Ye Lengleng's Nine-Heart Begonia requires focusing on spirit power control and mastering the range of her healing."
"If Ye Lengleng can ensure that each use of her spirit ability heals just enough, and that the area of effect is limited only to the injured without any overflow—"
"Then the efficiency of her healing will be terrifying. If Ye Lengleng can achieve a state where not a single shred of spirit power is wasted, then the Heaven Dou first team will be unbeatable!" Ye Lan encouraged.
"Mm!" Ye Lengleng felt that Ye Lan's analysis was completely correct.
After listening to Ye Lan, Qin Ming finally realized just how outdated Shrek Academy's training methods were. Different types of Spirit Masters needed different training, and in fact, every martial spirit probably required its own unique regimen. The rumors didn't do him justice! Ye Lan's knowledge of martial spirits made Qin Ming understand why he was the number-one theoretical master. In front of him, Qin Ming felt like a speck of dust beneath a vast sky.
"In addition, Ye Lengleng's martial spirit can actually play a huge role in the training for all of Team One's members!" Ye Lan said mysteriously.
When he trained Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, using Blue Silver Grass to convert life energy had benefited them immensely. But the Nine-Heart Begonia, a spirit dedicated solely to healing—if that were used for training… Ye Lan could only say, the Nine-Heart Begonia was about to become invincible!
(End of Chapter)