Chapter 12: Home, Planning, and Start
Graduation from the Junior Spirit Master Academy. Xiao Fei, Tang San, and Xiao Wu once again set out on the journey back to Holy Spirit Village.
After the changes of the past few years, Tang San had grown into a 1.6-meter-tall teenager with ordinary looks. Xiao Wu was about the same height, but already possessed the qualities of a great beauty.
The protagonist, Xiao Fei, had grown to 1.8 meters tall, and despite a slight immaturity, he looked like a grown man. His square, square face wasn't handsome, but it also revealed a hint of fortitude.
The journey was silent, and after half a day, they finally arrived home to Holy Spirit Village. After dinner, Xiao Fei lay on his bed, reflecting, and reflecting on himself.
First, his spirit power level was quite good, improving rapidly, making him considered top-tier among his peers.
Second, his first two spirit rings were well-selected, possessing considerable attack power.
Third, thanks to the two external spirit bones he had acquired, his survival abilities were exceptional. However, these could not be seen in public; revealing these rare treasures could spell his doom.
Fourth, due to long-term training and forging, I have a good physique and considerable strength.
Fifth, as a twin spirit, my future development must be similar to the original novel: first cultivate the Fire Phoenix to perfection, then consider the Qilin Arm.
Sixth, my combat power clearly does not match my actual strength. I have no moves or techniques, and my combat experience and abilities are practically zero. Tang San, on the other hand, has mastered all the unique skills of the Tang Sect, and his combat prowess is practically top-tier among his peers.
Xiao Fei estimates that Tang San can now easily challenge two of me in a one-on-one duel. Of course, this doesn't account for spirit restraint issues.
My short-term goal is to rapidly increase my combat capabilities and then find a place to train my spirit power. Finally, there's the issue of the Immortal Grass, which I must obtain before Tang San and Dugu Bo meet.
The Immortal Grass is already there, and it would be foolish for me to wait for Tang San to take it all without making a plan.
A month later, Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Xiao Fei left Holy Soul Village again, this time on a different path. Xiao Fei's goal was to reach Soto City.
Five days later, Xiao Fei finally arrived. Gazing at the towering city walls, Xiao Fei walked resolutely towards the city gates.
After some questioning by the city guards, upon learning that Xiao Fei was a spirit master, their faces lit with awe, and they decisively let Xiao Fei in. This was a world defined by strength, and spirit masters represented that strength.
After finding a hotel, Xiao Fei, under the guidance of others, arrived at the Soto City Great Spirit Arena the next morning.
Xiao Fei approached the front desk and asked, "Hello, I'd like to participate in the spirit arena. What do I need?"
The staff member glanced at Xiao Fei and handed him a sheet of paper. Xiao Fei filled it out, but listed his age as 18. 18 years old, level 26, seemed a bit underwhelming.
Then, the staff arranged for Xiao Fei's martial spirit and spirit power levels to be tested. After the tests, Xiao Fei received his spirit arena certificate. The name on the certificate read, "Mars Like Rain."
By evening, Xiao Fei's spirit was finally delivered. Xiao Fei felt a tangible sense of nervousness.
The host said in a passionate voice, "Next up is our level 28 Hercules Bull versus level 26 Mars Like Rain. Hercules Bull currently has a record of four wins and five losses, while Mars Like Rain is having its first soul fight today."
In the ring, Xiao Fei was aware of the endless clamor surrounding him. Everyone was filled with excitement, especially with the countless people shouting their names, which made him feel a bit excited too. No wonder so many people enjoyed the feeling of fighting spirits.
They both activated their martial spirits simultaneously. Across from them, a masked middle-aged man, possessed by a bull, appeared ferocious.
Without hesitation, he charged at Xiao Fei and unleashed a punch. Xiao Fei decisively blocked the blow with his hand, only to feel a surge of force from his hand. The middle-aged man, taking advantage of the situation, activated his first spirit skill to continue the attack. Xiao Fei, also furious, engaged his opponent relentlessly.
This continued for ten minutes, both exhausted and breathless. At the crucial moment, Xiao Fei finally remembered to activate his first spirit skill. The opponent finally collapsed on the ring.
Xiao Fei had finally won his first match, and he was completely exhausted. After returning to the hotel and meditating, Xiao Fei began to review the ring match.
After a while of careful reflection, Xiao Fei felt incredibly lucky to have won.
First, his flames hadn't even touched the opponent, wasting his flame advantage. Second, he'd actually competed in strength against someone with an Oxen Martial Spirit, and fought to the end, only to run out of energy before his Spirit Power was fully utilized. Third, he'd failed to fully utilize his speed. Finally, against a Flying Spirit Master, he'd never been able to utilize his flying abilities.
In short, his performance was abysmal, completely lacking his true potential.
For the next three months, Xiao Fei participated in two or three matches almost daily. There were wins and losses, but Xiao Fei's combat prowess had greatly improved.
By the final days, Xiao Fei was practically invincible, even managing to challenge lower-level Spirit Masters in two matches. Of course, Xiao Fei didn't resort to using his flying ability to wear down his opponents. Otherwise, relying on it, he could have easily challenged a novice Spirit Master.
Furthermore, after three months of hard work, Xiao Fei's Spirit Power level had risen by one, now reaching Level 27.
Xiao Fei felt the Grand Soul Arena wasn't improving him much anymore, so he prepared to begin the next phase of training. It was a life-and-death fight in the Soul Beast Forest, and Xiao Fei had even planned the location long ago. That was the Flame Bird's nest when Xiao Fei obtained his second soul ring, and the Fire
Maple Forest near the volcano. Xiao Fei bought a lot of daily necessities that day, including clothes, food, some ironware, knives, high-level soul beast feces, etc. He also bought a few hundred jade boxes.
After three months of fighting souls, plus the recent fighting souls in the Soul Fighting Arena, although Xiao Fei is not a gambler, in order to make his life better, he basically bets on himself to win in every Soul Fighting match. The minimum is a few thousand gold soul coins, and the maximum is tens of thousands of gold soul coins.
As long as you don't bet on your opponent to lose intentionally, it is basically the unspoken rule of the Soul Fighting Arena, and it also proves that you have the confidence to win. For this kind of situation, the Soul Fighting Arena also turns a blind eye.
Xiao Fei now has about 400,000 gold soul coins in his hands, which is considered a small fortune in the Douluo Continent.
In the next period of time, Xiao Fei plans to make some purchases. See if he can seize any opportunities.
(End of this chapter)