"I heard before that you could create a pair of gauntlets using your First Spirit Ability?" the Dean of Students asked. Jin Bao smiled. "That's right! Just like this!" As Jin Bao channeled his spirit power, his First Spirit Ring lit up, and a full set of armor formed from Money energy appeared.
"Because the armor is condensed from spirit power, it has no real weight, but it still possesses defensive capabilities. This allows me to become a Battle Soul Master! However, for now, I can only maintain this form for one person at a time, and I can't use my First Spirit Ability on anyone else while doing so."
"Furthermore, the effect of my Second Spirit Ability can be applied directly onto it." As Jin Bao spoke, he threw a punch at the ground, and a pit corroded by the energy instantly appeared.
Stowing his Spirit, he said, "Principal, Dean, my demonstration is complete!"
The Vice Principal and the Dean of Students clapped. "Good! Very good!"
The Vice Principal then looked at Mei Lele. "Student Mei Lele, it's your turn."
Mei Lele released her Spirit. Normally, when Mei Lele summoned her Spirit, phantom plum blossom petals would appear around her, making her look exceptionally beautiful amidst the drifting petals.
This time, not only were there more plum blossom phantoms, but they also formed a set of very beautiful clothing patterns on her body. It seemed that as her spirit power grew and she acquired more spirit rings, these patterns manifested from spirit power would turn into actual clothes.
Jin Bao thought about that state; she would be even more beautiful!
"My Second Spirit Ability is called Following Wind. First, it increases my movement speed and flexibility. Secondly, it can increase the power and quantity of my First Spirit Ability."
"Excellent. This kind of Spirit Ability has indeed achieved the goal we set at the beginning." The Vice Principal nodded, showing no disappointment at all.
"Now then, from here on out, both of you are exempt from practical combat classes—no, wait! Don't even attend the practical classes. I will personally guide your Cultivation and combat training! When the time comes, you must make a stunning debut and get into the Star Luo Royal Academy!"
"Yes! Principal!" the two said simultaneously.
Jin Bao originally thought that was the end of it, but he didn't expect the Vice Principal to continue.
"Jin Bao, you've proven that you have the ability to fight, so why don't you have a duel with Mei Lele! It's the perfect chance to practice your Spirit Abilities!"
Jin Bao looked at Mei Lele. The two nodded, and after recovering their spirit power, they prepared for battle.
"Then, let the battle begin!"
At the Vice Principal's command, the two released their Spirits.
"First Spirit Ability, Wind Blade!" Mei Lele instantly released her First Spirit Ability to seize the initiative.
"First Spirit Ability, Money Shield—Armor Form!"
As Jin Bao charged toward Mei Lele, the armor transformed from the Money Shield quickly attached to his entire body.
"Second Spirit Ability, Following Wind! First Spirit Ability, Enhanced Wind Blade!"
Mei Lele had heard Jin Bao's introduction of his Second Spirit Ability earlier, so she naturally couldn't allow him to get close. She immediately used her Second Spirit Ability to accelerate her movement, intending to maintain long-range attacks throughout.
Jin Bao's brow twitched; if this continued, it would become a battle of spirit power consumption. However, he was currently at Rank 22, while Mei Lele hadn't reached Rank 22 yet, giving him the advantage.
Still, he would feel quite embarrassed if the fight actually turned into that!
"Has this turned into a war of attrition? Both are similar in terms of spirit power and physical stamina, but Jin Bao might have the upper hand," the Dean of Students said.
The Vice Principal smiled. "Keep watching! This battle won't end that slowly."
Jin Bao was seen moving constantly, trying to close the distance between him and Mei Lele, but Mei Lele used her speed to keep moving around the field, maintaining the gap.
Looking at Jin Bao, who was still passively taking hits, Mei Lele suddenly frowned.
'Is he taking it easy on me? Doing this the whole time?'
"Enhanced Wind Blade Barrage!" Mei Lele increased her spirit power output. She would rather lose than have Jin Bao hold back and drag the fight out.
At that moment, she saw the shape of Jin Bao's mouth.
"You fell for it!"
"What!" Mei Lele looked at the ground; she had already stepped onto the Money Jin Bao had laid out.
The armor on Jin Bao's body retracted, leaving only a single shield to block the Wind Blades, and then Jin Bao rolled across the ground to close the distance.
"First Spirit Ability, Money Piercing!"
Since the distance was sufficient, the Money beneath Mei Lele's feet transformed into ropes that bound her legs.
These ropes possessed the strength of his First Spirit Ability and the corrosive power of his second. If she were a strength-type Battle Soul Master of the attack system, she might have been able to break free with a burst of strength, but Mei Lele simply couldn't shake them off.
Jin Bao pointed his shield blade at Mei Lele's chest. "I win."
"I admit defeat." Mei Lele deactivated her Spirit.
Jin Bao also hurriedly deactivated his Spirit; otherwise, the corrosive power on the Money would have harmed Mei Lele.
"You were following me the whole time but didn't try to rush in front of me just so you could set up this field trap?" Mei Lele looked at Jin Bao.
Jin Bao nodded. "Although I can attack from a distance, your movement is more flexible, and I couldn't guarantee I'd hit you. But if all my attacks missed, you would have suspected my plan."
Mei Lele said, "A Control System Soul Master doesn't just control the enemy, but themselves as well?"
"It seems your understanding of Control System Soul Masters is very clear! In that case, I won't try to persuade you to take the support route anymore," the Vice Principal said as he walked over.
"Mei Lele, your combat style is also very correct. As an Agility Attack System Soul Master, you favor a long-range attacking style. However, you need to consider what type your Third Soul Skill will be. Whether to enhance your self-preservation or your offensive capabilities. Although you might feel that becoming a Spirit Elder is still far off, I believe you will reach it before long!"
Then he looked at Jin Bao. "Jin Bao, the same goes for you. In a real battle, it's difficult to set up a layout step-by-step like this, so you need a field-control type Spirit Ability."
The two nodded. "Understood, Principal."
"Alright, don't be too tense. Young people should be a bit happier; smile more! Come, let's go eat!" the Vice Principal said, leading Jin Bao and the other to the cafeteria.
The food the Vice Principal ate was different from the items at the second-floor windows; everything he ate was prepared by the school's Food System Soul Masters. Although they were only two-ring Soul Masters, the effects of the food they cooked were superior.
"These are all Spirit Beast meat and some medicinal herbs beneficial for physical development. Combined with Old Lyu's skills, they are both delicious and nutritious. This way, your Cultivation speed will be even faster!"
In the time that followed, Jin Bao and Mei Lele only saw Balu and the others during their breaks. Although their names remained on the roster of the Noble Class, it was as if the two of them had vanished.
However, with the Vice Principal's help, they were able to see many rare books. They spent their days cultivating and exercising their bodies, and their spare time reading. Every day was very fulfilling. Day by day, the two of them gradually increased their spirit power.