novel bin Chapter 65 5-person team
Chapter 65 5-person team
The five of them darted out of the academy like arrows released from a bow. Looking back, their expressions were solemn, like warriors about to step onto the battlefield. Once outside, they showed none of the languidness one might expect from a day outing; instead, they exuded a heroic and carefree air reminiscent of martial arts novels. They summoned a carriage and sped off towards their mission location.
To be honest, Wu Heyi felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity with this mission location. The original mission was to find six missing students from the junior academy. These students were all freshmen who had enrolled that year. They had diligently cultivated and finally reached the crucial level 10, which was why the school had organized them to go out and obtain spirit rings. However, what was inexplicable was that every time they gathered, one or two students would mysteriously disappear. The teachers in charge were extremely anxious, searching and calling out again and again, fearing that some mischievous student had deliberately hidden themselves.
What's even more chilling is that in that Soul Beast Forest area, the teachers were astonished to discover that the number of Soul Beasts in an area spanning nearly one kilometer had drastically decreased, as if a ten-thousand-year-old Soul Beast had been born in that region—an extremely eerie situation. Therefore, the Class A mission at the time was not only to search for the missing students, but also to investigate the reason for the decrease in Soul Beasts in that area, and at the same time to explore whether any unknown Soul Beasts or Heavenly Spirit Grasses had been born.
Initially, this mission wasn't in the S-rank zone. Before Mi'er accepted it, two groups of students had already taken on B-rank and A-rank missions. However, both groups disappeared without a trace after the mission deadline. It wasn't until Mi'er accepted the mission that the school took it very seriously. This is why, after it was upgraded to an SS-rank mission, the two deans resolutely didn't want Wu Heyi to touch it again; in their view, the missing students were practically condemned. After all, this had happened no less than a hundred times since the school's founding, and even if those students were eventually found, they were often just unrecognizable shells gnawed by unknown soul beasts.
Therefore, if a student remains missing after a certain number of such disappearances, it is generally assumed that the student has died.
To be honest, in a country where Soul Masters are as numerous as fish in a river, the probability of such a thing happening is ridiculously high. It usually wouldn't attract much attention, and no student would be specifically notified about the progress of the matter for any particular reason.
This time, however, the situation is quite special. The academy has lost a genius student, and one of the proofs of this student's excellence is another core genius student of the school, which is why this unprecedented case has occurred.
After learning the ins and outs of the mission, the people inside the car couldn't help but gasp. Lin Bei also asked a question at this inopportune moment.
"Um... is it still possible for us to get off the bus now?"
Before he could finish speaking, Dugu Yan gave him a sharp rap on the back of the head, silencing him instantly.
Lin Bei rubbed the back of his head and muttered to himself, "I was just joking, why take it so seriously?"
Although he suddenly made a lame joke, the atmosphere inside the car became even more tense and oppressive.
Fortunately, Yu Tianheng broke the silence first and raised a relatively important topic.
"Everyone's cultivation has improved these past few days, right? If it's convenient, could you please tell me about your progress?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Heyi suddenly realized that his understanding of everyone was still based on what happened before Dugu Bo came to find him.
Although only a few days have passed, everyone is focused on cultivation, including himself and Dugu Yan, who have both obtained new soul rings and soul skills.
If teammates are completely unaware of each other's current skill levels, there is a high chance of miscoordination or a reduced margin for error.
However, perhaps due to the unfavorable feng shui of Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan's seats, their gazes were like two blazing flames, fixed intently on Lin Bei, who was awkwardly chatting.
"Why are you two staring at me? I swear I'll never say those discouraging things again!" Lin Bei said, scratching his head.
Wu Heyi was shocked to realize that Lin Bei's soul power fluctuations were like surging waves, rising steadily. Could it be that he also had an epiphany during the exchange competition, thus greatly increasing his cultivation?
Indeed, people in this world often gain valuable insights after experiencing the baptism of battle, as if enlightened, which in turn improves their cultivation.
Although the improvement is not significant, it can play a crucial role at certain critical moments.
Lin Bei scratched his head, unable to contain his joy, and said, "I just broke through to level 30 last night, and I haven't had a chance to report it to the school yet. If this hadn't happened, I definitely would have come here to get a new spirit ring!"
At this moment, Ye Lingling, who had been keeping a low profile all along, timidly raised her delicate little hand.
"Um...me!"
Everyone's eyes turned to that direction simultaneously.
"My cultivation level also increased to level 30 last night!"
Well, they're definitely not out on a mission!
They were clearly there to help their teammates acquire spirit rings; even the SS-level mission seemed insignificant.
Yu Tianheng then spoke up, "I just acquired my third soul ring, and my cultivation level has now reached level 36!"
"The third soul skill is called Thunder Fury."
It's a self-amplifying skill. After use, it enters a berserk state for a certain period, increasing lightning power by 100% like a volcanic eruption and soul power by 50% like a surging tide. If the skill isn't actively stopped, it will continue like a wild horse until the soul power is exhausted!
Upon hearing this, Wu Heyi nodded slightly, secretly pondering that perhaps it was because of him that the battle was so fierce, and Yu Tianheng's cultivation progress seemed to have hit rock bottom and rebounded, soaring to new heights.
This kid was blindly confident in his cultivation speed because of his wealthy family background, so much so that when he first appeared, at the age of 16, his cultivation level was only level 39.
His martial soul potential is in no way inferior to Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer. It's just a pity that he is blindly confident in his strength, which leads him to slack off in his training.
After a fierce battle with Wu Heyi, thanks to his strong family background, he not only recovered from his injuries, but also made rapid progress in his cultivation, breaking through the level 30 mark in one fell swoop.
Moreover, judging from his level 36 cultivation, the soul beast he absorbed must have been of a high age, and it's even possible that he absorbed one that was older than his level. It has to be said that this kid is really ruthless to himself.
Following that, Wu Heyi and Dugu Yan recounted how Wu Heyi obtained his third spirit ring.
The group gasped in astonishment upon hearing the effects of Dugu Yan's soul skill, as this third soul skill was the most domineering soul skill they knew of.
However, the five's ultimate goal for this mission did not change despite the improvement in everyone's strength. Wu Heyi decisively took out his soul skill crystal.
At this crucial moment, having an additional Soul King in the team is like having an extra solid barrier.