"Impressive," Chen Xin said sincerely. "This girl's control over spirit power is exceptionally refined. Compared to the other two, her flame condensation is on an entirely different level."
"More than that," Gu Rong added, his tone heavy with admiration. "After using two consecutive flame boosts, she can still instantly unleash three high-density flame kicks. Her spirit power circulation speed is terrifying."
Bi Ji, who herself possessed fire attributes, nodded in agreement. "Her flames carry an explosive nature. That's the real key. Without that, the other young man wouldn't have struggled so much to stabilize his body."
Di Tian glanced sideways. "Can you do that?"
"If it's freely binding flames and adjusting their intensity, yes," Bi Ji answered honestly. "But freely adding explosive properties to flames—especially controlling the degree of detonation—that's beyond me."
Hearing this, Di Tian's expression grew solemn. Even the Demon Emperor couldn't help but speak up, his voice tinged with regret. "This cultivation technique is truly extraordinary. If only there were a water-attribute technique suitable for me."
"It's not just the technique," Golden Crocodile interjected, eyes fixed on the arena. "Some of Spirit Hall's younger generation possess the same cultivation methods, yet none of them can reach this girl's level."
"Xue'er," Qian Daoliu said plainly, "even if you fought her at the same rank, relying on your Spirit advantage, you would still lose."
"That's only temporary," Qian Renxue shot back stubbornly. "Once I exchange for a light-attribute cultivation technique, I won't lose to anyone."
…
Tang Lie's face had long since turned dark. Watching Huo Wu's performance, he clenched his fists, his voice cold with frustration. "Someone can already reach this level… Meanwhile, our Clear Sky Sect's younger generation is trapped in the mountains, one step behind everyone else. If we fall even further, will our Sect still have a future on this continent?"
He could no longer endure it. Turning to Tang Xiao, he spoke decisively. "We can't delay anymore. We must summon Tang Long and Tang Hu immediately. If possible, they must exchange for suitable cultivation techniques this time. If not, we'll place high-level reservations. No matter the cost, we must prepare secret manuals for them."
"We can't leave the team right now," Tang Xiao hesitated.
"Then write a letter on the spot," Tang Lie pressed on. "There are plenty of Spirit Saints around. Find someone familiar, give them the Sect token and the letter, and have them take it to Moon Pavilion to find Yue Hua. Let her send someone back to the Sect to bring Tang Long and Tang Hu out—an Elder can escort them."
"We'll go in first, estimate the cost, then inform the Elder outside after we come out."
Tang Xiao thought it through and slowly nodded. It was indeed feasible. His gaze swept the crowd, quickly landing on the Four Single-Attribute Clans. The Speed Clan's leader was even his own uncle.
He wanted to approach and speak, but shame held him back. In the end, he continued searching along the periphery instead.
…
Li Rong lay leisurely beneath the Blood Dragon Tree, watching the live broadcast on the virtual screen. He clapped lightly, clearly pleased. Turning to Dugu Yan and Bi Ji beside him, he said, "In terms of raw strength, the two of you are stronger. But in terms of comprehension and application of cultivation techniques, Huo Wu surpasses you."
"I've just been busy lately and neglected my cultivation," Dugu Yan retorted stubbornly. "Give me the same amount of time, and I can reach that level too."
"Dugu Bo was busier than you and still managed it," Li Rong replied mercilessly. "He even took Bear Lord's Sky-Tearing Claws head-on."
Dugu Yan ground her teeth and grabbed a strawberry, stuffing it straight into Li Rong's mouth. "You talk too much!"
After days of working and living together, the awkwardness between them had long since vanished.
Bi Ji, however, felt a trace of shame. "Human comprehension really is superior. I never imagined spirit power could be used to enhance flame condensation, or that concentrated spirit power could amplify explosive force." She tilted her head thoughtfully. "Does my Wood Generation Skill have similar potential?"
"Figure it out yourself."
"Boss," Snow Princess suddenly asked, her eyes shining, "can we get an advance on our salary? Since working here, we haven't had time to search for treasures. If we wait a few more years, it might be too late."
"An advance?" Li Rong raised a brow. "If you take one, you'll owe the shop. Without debt, you can leave whenever you want. With debt, it won't be so easy."
Snow Princess stared at him seriously. "Once we entered this door, none of us planned on leaving."
Li Rong sat up slightly. "All of you think that way?"
Bi Ji, Dugu Yan, and Ye Leng Leng all flushed faintly, but each nodded.
"There's no rush," Li Rong said calmly. "This is still a trial period—both for you to observe me and for me to observe you. When it ends, if you still want to stay and I find it suitable, we'll sign a permanent contract."
"After that, your待遇 will change. By then, cultivation techniques won't be a problem."
"When does the trial period end?" Bi Ji asked quickly.
"That's a trade secret," Li Rong said lazily, lying back down—just as another challenger stepped forward outside.
…
"Gao Feng of Blazing City, please enlighten me."
"Please," Huo Wu replied.
She had heard of Blazing City, a Heaven Dou marquisate. Its inherited Spirit was the Blazing Sword, a high-level fire-attribute Tool Spirit. The founding ancestor had been a Spirit Douluo, but generations had passed without a Spirit Saint. The Marquis's surname was Xia—yet this man's surname was Gao.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Both moved like lightning. Their exchange was fierce and continuous, but Huo Wu was clearly being suppressed.
Gao Feng attacked with every part of his body—fists, palms, legs, shoulders, even fingers—each strike instantly wrapped in compressed flames. While Huo Wu could also do this, she lacked his versatility and close-combat experience, forcing her to retreat step by step.
Gritting her teeth, Huo Wu poured out spirit power. Flames erupted from her entire body, forcing Gao Feng back.
She raised both hands, circulating her spirit power to its limit. Flames surged upward, rapidly condensing into a massive fireball nearly two meters in diameter.
If I can't beat you in close combat, then I'll crush you with control.
Gao Feng's eyes narrowed. He took a low stance, spirit power surging as his own fireball rapidly formed.
"If you can't hold on," Huo Wu said sharply, "remember to concede!"
"Blazing Sun!"
"I'll return that to you!" Gao Feng roared. "Flame Burst!"
The two fireballs slammed into each other, carving grooves into the ground. Both extended their hands, pushing with all their might.
In pure control, Huo Wu held the advantage.
Step by step, the collision point shifted toward Gao Feng.
Instead of retreating, Gao Feng suddenly poured in all his remaining spirit power.
Huo Wu felt the pressure spike and responded in kind, determined to break through—
Now!
At the instant she exerted herself fully, Gao Feng detonated his own fireball. The explosion severed her connection to Blazing Sun, sending the flame shockwave crashing toward her.
Huo Wu's heart jolted. Her spirit power was already exhausted—she couldn't dodge.
Fire Yang rushed forward, activating his Spirit Avatar and blocking the attack head-on.
"Amazing," Qian Daoliu praised. "Control, technique, decisiveness—none are lacking. To reach this level in just one month requires extraordinary talent."
"These two will become top-tier figures in the future," he concluded.
Qian Renxue's eyes gleamed. "Both of you are outstanding talents. Are you willing to join Spirit Hall? I guarantee core disciple status and abundant resources."
Xue Ye's face darkened. "They are talents of my Heaven Dou Empire."
"I merely fear talent being wasted," Qian Renxue replied coolly.
The recruitment battle had begun.
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