#52 - Summary of the Second Battle

"Oh, right, Xiaowu, why haven't I seen your brother lately?" As dinner was winding down, Quan Yi voiced his question to Huowu.

Aside from the first few days after arriving at the academy when he saw Huowushuang, Quan Yi hadn't seen him in the cafeteria.

"Oh, my brother has been busy recently and rarely stays in the academy. I heard he's doing practical training at the Soul Arena in the city," Huowu said, sounding somewhat uncertain about the information she had.

This must be the academy arranging for Huowushuang to go to the Soul Arena outside the academy for combat training.

Quan Yi discovered that this academy had one advantage: teaching students according to their aptitude, and also emphasizing practical combat.

This was evident from the fact that Huowushuang was sent to the Soul Arena as soon as he broke through level twenty.

Quan Yi wasn't sure if all soul master academies were like this, but he thought that the academy's style suited his requirements.

Quan Yi was also very much looking forward to the Soul Arena. There, Quan Yi could see all kinds of soul masters, martial souls, and soul skills. Such an interesting place, Quan Yi definitely wanted to check it out.

Moreover, Quan Yi wouldn't have to wait too long. At his cultivation speed, he could break through level twenty in less than a year. When that time came, Quan Yi might also have to go to the Soul Arena to train.

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However, it's better to focus on the battle at hand.

"Do you have any thoughts on tomorrow's battle?" Quan Yi was a little unsure about tomorrow's battle, so he asked Huowu.

"What else can we do? Just follow the usual method. You're responsible for defense, and I'll do my best to deplete the teacher's soul power. Even if I fall first, I can buy you some favorable conditions. After that, I can only rely on you," Huowu said with a hint of helplessness, but her words revealed a sense of determination.

Because the difference in strength was too great, Huowu knew that with her strength, she might not be able to last fifteen minutes.

Huowu was pessimistic about her outcome. She knew that she probably wouldn't be able to stand until the end of the battle in this third match.

Therefore, she planned to exhaust as much soul power as possible, to deplete Bai Yan teacher's soul power and time, to create favorable conditions for Quan Yi.

On the other hand, Huowu also trusted Quan Yi's strength and character.

She believed that even if she fell prematurely, Quan Yi would fight to the last moment like she would, and would never let down her expectations.

"Okay, I'll do my best," Quan Yi solemnly promised Huowu.

Huowu's words were clearly a plan to sacrifice herself. In order not to disappoint Huowu's determination, Quan Yi also had to show a matching determination.

"Let's do our best together tomorrow," Huowu said cheerfully to lighten the serious atmosphere.

"Yeah."

After saying goodbye to Huowu, Quan Yi returned to the dormitory.

He quickly took a shower, and then used the Lieyang Gauntlet to dry his body.

Fortunately, there was the Lieyang Gauntlet, otherwise, taking so many showers every day would be a torture.

After taking a shower, Quan Yi sat at his desk, his face a little serious. For tomorrow's battle, he needed to make some preparations in advance.

The next day, at noon.

Training ground.

"Well, before the formal battle, as usual, I'd like to hear your thoughts on yesterday's battle. Huowu, you go first," Bai Yan teacher was as efficient as ever.

Faced with the teacher's question, Huowu, who had learned her lesson yesterday, was prepared.

Huowu calmly cleared her throat, and then slowly spoke her views.

"In yesterday's battle, I think we compensated for some shortcomings by using changes in soul skills, and Quan Yi's self-created soul skills and tactical arrangements were very appropriate, which is also an important reason why we were able to win. Even if both of us only have one soul skill, as long as we make slight changes, we can produce unexpected effects."

Huowu rarely described herself, but praised Quan Yi more. At the end, she also told her feelings about yesterday's battle.

"Well, it can be seen that you really spent some effort to analyze it. Very good, I hope you can continue to think. The battle is not only about the strength of the soul skill, but also the application of the soul master. Quan Yi does have outstanding talent in tactical arrangement, but no matter how good the tactics are, the soul master must execute them. In this regard, Huowu, your performance is very good."

Bai Yan could see that Huowu's remarks had been thought through. Moreover, she didn't just focus on herself, but also had a very detailed observation of her teammates' performance.

However, she keenly found that Huowu's remarks lacked some praise for herself. This may be an objective and humble performance, but Bai Yan felt that it was more like a lack of confidence.

Therefore, Bai Yan pointed this out and highly praised Huowu's performance, wanting Huowu to realize her shining points.

"Thank you, teacher!"

Hearing the teacher's evaluation, the corners of Huowu's mouth couldn't help but curl up.

"Quan Yi, it's your turn. I want to hear your thoughts," Bai Yan continued to question Quan Yi, her heart very much looking forward to Quan Yi's answer.

Quan Yi was still very calm, his eyes unruffled.

"Okay, teacher. Regarding yesterday's battle, although my tactical arrangement did play an important role, from the essence, the previous two battles were actually a battle of strength over weakness. In the final analysis, it is that my and Xiaowu's strength is stronger than the level twenty teacher. Therefore, tricks are effective, but not the main reason."

Quan Yi was still surprisingly outspoken, and Huowu was also frightened by it. After yesterday's training, Huowu thought she had adapted to Quan Yi's "arrogance", but she was still not very used to it.

However, Quan Yi was not arrogant and arrogant, but telling the truth. Self-created soul skills and tactical arrangements are all trivial matters. The root cause of the victory is that Bai Yan teacher did not see the true strength of the two.

He had to make this point very clear. Otherwise, the subsequent battles would only be the same result as yesterday.

Quan Yi stared closely at Bai Yan's eyes. In his eyes, there was no arrogance, only firmness.

Quan Yi's remarks surprised Bai Yan very much, not because Quan Yi offended her, but because Quan Yi's thoughts coincided with her own.

After yesterday's battle, Bai Yan also realized that Quan Yi and Huowu's strength far exceeded her imagination.

If it was still the same as the previous two times, the effect of the combat training would not be thorough, so Bai Yan planned to increase the difficulty of the combat training from today.

Bai Yan met Quan Yi's burning gaze.

Did Quan Yi realize her intention? Or is this a reminder to herself?

Various thoughts flashed through Bai Yan's mind.

Quan Yi's words were very direct, but in fact, they pointed directly to the point. Although a little ashamed, Quan Yi pointed out Bai Yan's mistake.

Bai Yan was surprised by Quan Yi's keenness, and at the same time felt a pressure. Although she was a teacher, facing a keen student like Quan Yi, her every move would be noticed by the other party.

Fortunately, Bai Yan had discovered this in advance this time, otherwise, if Quan Yi reminded her first, Bai Yan would have been disqualified.

It seems that she is still far behind. Bai Yan sighed softly in her heart.

"Your answer always exceeds my expectations. Quan Yi, your analysis is very correct, this is my mistake. I am very happy that you can point this out. I admit that I did underestimate you before, so, from today onwards, I will treat you with higher standards. I hope you can take it more seriously."