Later that day, students gathered at the academy's spirit training field.
This was where they practiced combat and tested their spirit power.
The instructor stood at the center of the arena.
"Today we will test your combat ability," he announced.
One by one, students stepped forward to demonstrate their strength.
Flames appeared in the hands of some students.
Others controlled wind or lightning.
Cheers filled the arena.
When Lin Xue stepped forward, the entire crowd became quiet.
Cold air spread around her body as she released her spirit energy.
Frost slowly formed on the ground beneath her feet.
"She's amazing."
"She's almost at the Spirit Warrior Realm."
"Her Ice Spirit Core is extremely rare."
The instructor nodded with satisfaction.
But just as the applause ended, a confident voice spoke.
"Not bad."
A tall young man walked toward Lin Xue.
His name was Zhao Tian.
The strongest student in the academy and the heir of the powerful Zhao family.
A faint lightning aura surrounded his body.
Zhao Tian smiled.
"Looks like your cultivation improved again."
Lin Xue nodded calmly.
The two stood together like a perfect pair.
Talented.
Powerful.
Admired by everyone.
Meanwhile, Ye Fan stood quietly at the edge of the crowd.
Watching them.