ALL NOVEL Chapter 92: The Finals Begin
**Chapter 92: The Finals Begin**
"Umm... Teacher!"
"Actually, the reason Bai Lu did that is because of a suggestion I gave her!"
When Qian Xunji inquired about the incident, Gu Ziyi showed a trace of embarrassment on his face but went on to reveal the truth.
"What?"
"You're the cause of this incident?"
Qian Xunji's eyes widened slightly upon hearing this. He had merely intended to ask Gu Ziyi his opinion about this emerging phenomenon and whether it warranted further study.
["You're really responsible for this incident?"]
["How did you even come up with this method? Did you really suggest Bai Lu use her teammate's Martial Soul tool as an ordinary weapon?"]
At the same time, Xiao Tao's voice rang out in Gu Ziyi's mind, astonished.
Although she hadn't attended the competition, she had heard of Bai Lu's groundbreaking feat.
"Yes, teacher. Bai Lu was once my schoolmate and friend, wasn't she?"
"After watching her match, I realized she didn't know how to capitalize on her speed, so I gave her a few pointers!"
Gu Ziyi smiled as he explained.
Meanwhile, he tightened his grip on the Soul Bone Peachwood Sword in his hand, silently threatening Xiao Tao.
["… Master, please don't do that!"]
Sensing his intentions to confine her in the dark and lonely soul guide again, Xiao Tao quickly relented and addressed him as "Master," though her tone was filled with embarrassment.
Though embarrassed, she didn't want to return to the soul guide's bleak isolation.
Additionally, Gu Ziyi's unique method of cultivating self-condensed Spirit Rings intrigued her the most. She hoped he would grow stronger quickly so he could spread this practice throughout the Douluo Continent.
As for any lingering resentment she felt?
She still harbored hatred for Gu Ziyi—for abducting her, driving her to desperation, and forcing her to sacrifice herself to drag him to death with her.
However, instead of focusing on her resentment, Xiao Tao now wished for Gu Ziyi to grow stronger so that more Spirit Masters could follow his path.
"Well done!" – Mental Conversation
Hearing Xiao Tao call him "Master," Gu Ziyi was delighted.
["Thank you for the praise, Master. Xiao Tao will behave from now on."]
If Xiao Tao had a physical form, she would have said this through gritted teeth.
Gu Ziyi sensed her lingering shame and anger but didn't mind. As long as she obeyed, that was enough for him.
"Hahaha, what a casual suggestion that turned out to be, Xiaoyi!"
"Your offhand advice has sent shockwaves through the Spirit Master world!"
"Before this, no one had ever considered using Martial Soul tools in this way!"
Hearing Gu Ziyi's explanation, Qian Xunji couldn't help but tease his disciple, though his tone carried a sense of pride.
'This is my disciple—Qian Xunji's pupil!'
"Actually, you don't need to pay too much attention to this matter. Few Spirit Masters would willingly hand over their Martial Souls to others."
"Bai Lu's teammate only agreed because they were competing."
"This method might reappear in special circumstances, such as when a Spirit Master wielding a Martial Soul tool is injured and unable to fight. But even then, it's only viable for agility-focused Spirit Masters like those from the Min Clan. For others, it's generally better to rely on their soul skills!"
Gu Ziyi casually shared his thoughts, indicating the issue didn't require much attention.
The novelty of this strategy would undoubtedly attract attention initially.
While the tactic was effective, it wasn't universally practical. For example, Martial Soul tool users who invested in enhancing their soul skills might render their tools immensely powerful but lack personal combat effectiveness.
In rare cases, combining an agility-focused Spirit Master with a Martial Soul tool could create a terrifyingly lethal synergy, allowing them to eliminate even higher-ranked opponents.
This scenario reminded Gu Ziyi of Bai He, the Min Clan leader, whose speed was rumored to rival Titled Douluos despite being just a Soul Saint. If Bai He wielded a high-level Martial Soul weapon, his potential would be extraordinary.
However, acquiring such tools was nearly impossible without rare fortuitous encounters or ancient artifacts.
"Indeed, the teacher agrees. No need to dwell on this matter. Instead, focus on your earlier contributions to the research department!"
Qian Xunji nodded approvingly.
Finally, Qian Xunji asked Gu Ziyi again if he was truly confident in claiming the championship of this Spirit Master Competition.
Gu Ziyi naturally replied with absolute confidence.
A few days later, Gu Ziyi understood why Qian Xunji had asked about his confidence.
It turned out that his teacher had proposed hosting the competition's finals in Spirit City.
To sweeten the deal, Qian Xunji offered two rare soul bones as prizes for the winning team.
Unsurprisingly, the two empires eagerly agreed after learning about the prizes.
Soon, the thirty selected teams from both empires, along with two seeded teams—thirty-two teams in total—arrived in Spirit City to compete in the finals.
A week later, escorted by imperial armies, all teams had gathered, and the final round of the Spirit Master Competition officially began.
"We're finally here!"
Yu Xiaogang gazed at Spirit City's gates, sighing deeply.
He had also come to watch the finals.
"I wonder if I'll get to see Gu Ziyi!"
As he looked forward to the competition, Yu Xiaogang was also eager to see Gu Ziyi again, curious about his progress since becoming the Pope's disciple and showcasing such unparalleled talent.
...
(End of Chapter)
--