To be honest, after hearing Spirit Hall's conditions, both Fire Yang and Huo Wu were deeply tempted.
A complete set of attack, defense, and movement secret manuals—even if all three were only Grade Three—would still cost over a million sacrificial coins without the event discount. For ordinary Spirit Masters, this was a fortune they might never obtain in their entire lives.
However, Blazing Academy was located within Heaven Dou's territory. Openly siding with Spirit Hall in front of Emperor Xue Ye would be far too disrespectful. As for the Empire's own offer… frankly speaking, it was not even worth considering.
After exchanging a brief glance, Fire Yang and Huo Wu reached a tacit understanding. They stepped back two paces in unison, their intentions clear without a single word.
The expressions of the powerful cultivators subtly shifted. Their gazes converged almost simultaneously on Gao Feng.
Compared to Huo Wu, who was bound to an academy, Gao Feng had far fewer constraints.
He was merely a collateral descendant of the Blazing Flame Marquisate. By the time it reached his generation, the connection to the main family had long since faded into name only. The sacrificial coins he had used to exchange for the Flame Manipulation Skill and body infusion came from rare materials his parents had fortuitously obtained during their travels across the continent—and even then, it had only been barely enough for a single core technique and two auxiliary manuals. Everything else would have to depend on him alone.
Now that such an opportunity was placed directly before him, what reason was there to hesitate?
Facing the scrutiny of countless experts, Gao Feng remained steady, his expression calm from years of wandering experience. Just as he was about to speak—
The door of the Sacrificial Shop suddenly opened.
Snow Princess stepped out, her movements unhurried and composed. Her gaze silenced Ice Emperor's noisy shouting with a single glance. She acknowledged the surrounding greetings with polite nods, inclined her head slightly toward Di Tian and the other spirit beasts, then walked straight toward Gao Feng and Huo Wu.
"That match just now," she said evenly, "was fought very well."
Her tone was flat and professional, as though she were merely stating a fact, yet the meaning behind her words caused both young people to stiffen slightly.
"Boss Li," Snow Princess continued, "greatly appreciates your talents."
The two were momentarily stunned—then elation flashed across their faces. Fire Yang immediately responded with visible pride, waving his hand modestly. "It's nothing, really. My daughter still has a long way to go."
Snow Princess turned her attention to Gao Feng first.
"Although your Fiery Sword is a degenerated Spirit derived from the Blazing Flame Sword, and your innate spirit power is only Level Three," she said calmly, "your comprehension, perseverance, and temperament are all outstanding."
"In the future, you may very well become a top-tier powerhouse capable of dominating the continent."
As she spoke, she produced a small jade bottle. "As recognition of your potential, Boss Li bestows upon you a Fire-Attribute Martial Soul Heaven-Mending Pill. It is sufficient to compensate for your Spirit's defects and strengthen your flame origin."
A Heaven-Mending Pill… and a fire-attribute one at that!
Its original price was 1.5 million sacrificial coins.
In an instant, the eyes of many Spirit Masters with flawed Martial Souls turned red with envy. Yu Yuanzhen and several others felt their breathing grow heavier, wishing they could snatch the pill and swallow it themselves.
Gao Feng accepted the bottle with trembling hands, bowing repeatedly as he expressed his gratitude.
Snow Princess then turned to Huo Wu.
"Although you lost this match," she said, "your understanding of the Flame Manipulation Skill and your spirit power control are in no way inferior to Gao Feng's."
"As recognition of your strength, Boss Li likewise rewards you with a Fire-Attribute Martial Soul Heaven-Mending Pill."
Huo Wu's expression fell for a brief moment at the mention of her defeat—but the instant she heard the reward, her eyes lit up. She quickly accepted the pill, gratitude written plainly across her face. Like Gao Feng, she chose to consume it immediately.
With so many high-level experts present, there was no safer place. Waiting would only invite unnecessary risks.
Snow Princess remained where she was, maintaining vigilance.
Because the rewards were so astonishing, the younger generation's enthusiasm surged to new heights. Martial exchanges intensified across the arena. Punches and kicks flew relentlessly, and several cultivators even broke through their bottlenecks mid-battle.
Boom!
A pillar of crimson flame shot skyward.
Huo Wu, seated cross-legged within the inferno, remained completely unharmed. Despite Gao Feng consuming the pill first, she finished refining the medicinal power earlier—clear proof that her theoretical foundation and compatibility were superior.
Behind her, a blazing phantom gradually took shape, vaguely resembling her own figure. The temperature radiating from it was terrifying, and her spirit power fluctuations surged violently.
"This is… a Spirit Avatar? That's impossible…" Ning Fengzhi frowned deeply.
Qian Daoliu's pupils constricted. A Spirit akin to the Seraphim or the Sea God's phantom?
Every expert present could tell—this was a Super Spirit, surpassing even top-tier Martial Souls and standing just short of the legendary God-level Spirits.
Qian Renxue silently sensed the fluctuations. Although it lacked the sacred purity of the Seraphim, its destructive flame power was even more violent. If Huo Wu were ever to ascend, her Spirit would undoubtedly evolve into a true God-level existence.
Moments later, Gao Feng also completed his absorption.
Flames erupted around him as he summoned his Martial Soul.
No—this could no longer be called the Fiery Sword.
It was the Divine Fire Sword.
The orange blade, about three feet long, appeared as though it were forged from translucent flame jade, fire flowing visibly within its body. With a light infusion of spirit power, flames coiled instantly around the sword, scorching the ground with a casual swing.
Another Super Spirit.
Slightly inferior to Huo Wu's—but extraordinary nonetheless.
Snow Princess returned to the shop without another word.
The moment she left, Chen Xin could no longer restrain himself. "Young man, this Seat is Sword Douluo Chen Xin. In swordsmanship, I stand unrivaled. Are you willing to become my disciple?"
Before Gao Feng could respond, a cold snort echoed.
Qian Daoliu activated his Spirit Avatar. Nine spirit rings unfolded as the Angelic Sacred Sword appeared in his grasp.
"This old man is Qian Daoliu," he said evenly. "Martial Soul: Seraphim. Level ninety-nine spirit power. Former Supreme Pontiff, current High Priest of the Offering Hall. Skilled in sword and flame alike. Will you acknowledge me as your master?"
Silence fell.
Chen Xin had nothing to say.
Overwhelmed by Qian Daoliu's presence, Gao Feng immediately knelt on one knee.
"I greet my Master."
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