Merging with Demon Spirits

Chapter 437: Chapter 319: Courting Death

As Huang Tianze was eliminated, this thrilling semi-final came to an end.

A slight tremor shook the ground, and the stone pillars emitted a rumbling sound. All the stone pillars in the arena were slowly sinking and disappearing, leaving behind a pockmarked ground.

As per tradition, once the match ends, the team members from both sides shake hands.

The Red Cloud Team naturally wore expressions of joy, while the Demon Star Team looked somewhat dejected.

The value of a Golden Soul Skill is far less than that of a Purple Gold Soul Skill, and their thousand-year record as second place was lost. Plus, with Lin Feng’s success in challenging them earlier, the Demon Star University was indeed somewhat embarrassed this time.

However, they had already done their best, and the sacrifices were not small.

But no one had expected to encounter a Divine Level Soul Skill.

Moreover, this soul skill came from their own academy.

Lin Feng used a Demon Spirit treasured by Demon Star University to mercilessly eliminate the Demon Star Team, an operation that made them feel like crying.

It felt like they were hoisting a rock only to smash it on their own feet.

Huang Zhongtian stood at the end of the line, his expression somewhat unpleasant. Although he released the soul skill in the end, causing the stone pillars to rotate, had it not been for a head-on collision, the match might still have held hope.

This was also the reason his teammates were greatly dissatisfied with him.

He felt some regret, but it was too late.

Yet when shaking hands with Lin Feng, Huang Zhongtian still admired him and said, ”You’re strong. I accept the loss graciously.”

Without using the ”Illusion,” Lin Feng could defeat him. If he had used Illusion, he would have been even less of a match.

”You’re strong too. The gravity soul skill is powerful, develop it well.”

Lin Feng smiled slightly.

This was his genuine thought. The gravity soul skill, a soul skill he also wanted to possess, has infinite potential for development as an innate skill.

”I will!”

Huang Zhongtian nodded.

The handshake session ended, and Lin Feng turned and walked out of the arena, followed closely by the other four of Yun Kai.

Although the semi-final was over, the discussions about the match did not stop and instead grew more intense.

On the big screen and television, the scene of Lin Feng flipping in mid-air and his chest transforming into a blue cloud was repeatedly replayed.

Previously, people had been hotly debating about what kind of Diamond Soul Skill Ye Qiu had absorbed, but at this point, not many were paying attention anymore.

After all, a Diamond Soul Skill is far inferior to a Divine Level Soul Skill.

Absorbing a Divine Level Soul Skill is incredibly difficult, and the success rate is pitifully low. There are thousands of types of Demon Spirits, yet only thirty types of Divine Level Soul Skills.

Regarding Divine Level Soul Skills, the audience had seen them before: Ye Qiu’s ”Hellfire” and Zhan Tianyu’s ”Six Arms,” both are Divine Level Soul Skills.

Yun Kai’s Sword Control Technique could also be considered a Divine Level Soul Skill.

But these are all innate skills of Lifebound Demon Spirits, not soul skills absorbed later.

This precious Divine Level Soul Skill is enough to cause a Demon Spirit Master to undergo a transformation.

Having this soul skill, Lin Feng’s attack deficiencies will be greatly compensated.

One soul skill changed Lin Feng’s method of attack to become diverse.

It also made him more threatening.

In the eyes of some professional clubs, Lin Feng is now obviously more potential-filled. With his attack deficiencies compensated, no apparent weaknesses can be found anymore.

Some even predicted that shortly, in the Glory Rookie List, Lin Feng’s ranking would enter the top five.

Besides the preciousness of the Divine Level Soul Skill, another reason for the heated discussion is just how lucky Lin Feng was.

Absorbing a Divine Level Soul Skill and succeeding on the first try as the sixth soul skill, that luck is akin to winning the lottery.

In the professional player’s area.

Seeing Lin Feng use ”Illusion,” Xie Yixiao’s expression became somewhat grim. Originally, he only felt hostility and resentment toward Lin Feng, but now there was an added touch of jealousy.

He also desired to own this soul skill.

As a Thunder Series Mage, his long-range output was strong but lacking in melee, requiring distance from opponents. If he could absorb ”Illusion,” he would have no worries.

This injury was the biggest grievance he suffered in recent years, and naturally, he wanted revenge.

But with Lin Feng possessing this divine skill, it became more challenging to reclaim the field.

Lin Feng has a Martial Arts level of Sixth Grade, and his is Seventh Grade; the gap is not large.

Lin Feng absorbed six soul skills, and he absorbed seven soul skills. Although the quantity was more by one, the configuration was far less than Lin Feng’s.

Originally, Xie Yixiao thought he was merely underestimating the enemy and that if they fought again, he could undoubtedly defeat Lin Feng.

But now, he no longer had that confidence.

”This kid’s luck is unbelievable, actually succeeding in absorption!”

Beside him, Li Wenbo said, with a tone of discontent and slight envy.

”Even with demon fiend-level talent, that luck is too good.”

”The lower level the Demon Spirit, the more variable the future growth directions, as long as the attribute fits; theoretically, any soul skill can be absorbed, making it the most malleable. Is it because the Dragon Fish’s level is low enough to the extreme, and coupled with Lin Feng’s demon fiend talent, therefore increasing the success rate of absorbing soul skills?”

A teammate was shocked while beginning to speculate.

But obviously, they couldn’t get an answer.

And this speculation does not align with common sense.

It should be that the higher the innate spirit’s level, the higher the success rate of absorbing high-level soul skills.

Like Ye Qiu.

Lin Feng’s situation is extremely abnormal, with no comparable examples.

Because no one in history has refined a First Grade Demon Spirit and could enhance it to an Intermediate Demon Spirit, nor has anyone refined a First Grade Demon Spirit and absorbed a Golden Soul Skill, let alone a Diamond Soul Skill.

Lin Feng is the first in history.

Unprecedented, and possibly without successors.

Because of Lin Feng’s luxurious soul skill configuration and extremely high success rate in absorbing soul skills, some people are even tempted to replace their Lifebound Demon Spirits.

Of course, it’s just a thought, for no one has the courage or the talent and financial resources of Lin Feng.

”Yi Xiao, after absorbing ’Illusion’, Lin Feng’s strength has increased a level, making it even more difficult to deal with him next time.”

Li Wenbo continued, his words causing Xie Yixiao’s expression to become even more grim.

”Deal with what? Who are you trying to deal with?”

Ye Xing looked at Li Wenbo, asked seriously.

At this moment, his gaze was sharp and fierce, a departure from his usual good-natured image.

Li Wenbo’s face changed slightly upon hearing this, not daring to say more.

Ye Xing appears approachable, but as the captain and one of the top ten All-Stars, the league’s strongest warrior, his authority is unquestionable.

If Ye Xing were truly provoked, he could easily strip Li Wenbo of his main position, leaving him on the bench permanently, even the coach and club would have no objection.

After all, Ye Xing is the most vital member of the team.

Losing Ye Xing would greatly impact Ju Xing, whether in popularity or achievements.

But losing him does not have much effect, and a substitute will quickly take his place.

Seeing Li Wenbo deflate, Ye Xing cast a cold glance at him before turning his attention to Xie Yixiao, speaking in a slightly softened tone:

”Yi Xiao, the rookie challenge is over, let this matter rest.

You have no real enmity with Lin Feng; you provoked him deliberately. Yun Kai was seriously injured by you as well; consider it even, do not cause trouble again.”

Xie Yixiao remained expressionless, showing no response, as if he hadn’t heard, causing Ye Xing to frown slightly:

”Lin Feng clearly has ties with the Yang Race, there’s no smoke without a fire, the online posts are likely true.”

This time, Xie Yixiao finally showed some reaction, his face slightly changed.

The Yang Race is indeed not something he could easily provoke.

But to ask him to abandon the idea of revenge is evidently not easy either.

Having been teammates for so many years, Ye Xing knew Xie Yixiao well; yesterday’s challenge was the biggest setback Xie Yixiao had faced, he knew Xie Yixiao would not easily give up on revenge, thus continued to persuade:

”I have already advised you before, Lin Feng is not simple, if the information I received is correct, Lin Feng is one of the Apostle candidates for Pure Land. If he becomes an Apostle, you know well what the consequences would be!”

Upon hearing this, Xie Yixiao’s body stiffened, he looked at Ye Xing with shock, and even a hint of panic: ”Apostle candidate?”

He naturally knew what being a candidate meant.

Pure Land has Twelve Celestial Kings and twenty-four Apostles.

An Apostle is the representative of the Celestial Kings, each Apostle possesses the strength to confront King Level powerhouses.

The Glory Professional Alliance gathers the nation’s most outstanding super talents.

Among these, some have become Apostle candidates, it’s no secret, even three have become one of the twenty-four Apostles.

But even he is not eligible to be an Apostle candidate.

Yet Ye Xing does have that eligibility.

Ye Xing once told him that someone wanted him to become an Apostle candidate.

But Ye Xing rejected.

Because it was too dangerous!

Only those lunatics who are fearless and not afraid of death dared to join this organization.

”With Lin Feng’s strength, how is he eligible to become an Apostle candidate?”

Xie Yixiao frowned deeply and asked.

Upon hearing Lin Feng became an Apostle candidate, Xie Yixiao finally felt fear.

Lin Feng’s willingness to join that organization means he’s fearless of death.

Confronting such powerful, potent individuals, who fear nothing, leads to no good outcome.

An Apostle’s identity holds far more intimidation than that of a Guardian.

”He is invincible at Sixth Grade, has slain over a hundred alien race talents, even Hai Wei and Tian Qing fell by his hand, and he can even defeat you, having absorbed a Divine Soul Skill now, tell me, how is he not qualified?”

Ye Xing retorted.

Xie Yixiao fell silent, the unwillingness and resentment on his face gradually disappearing.

Seeing Xie Yixiao seemingly abandoning thoughts of revenge, Ye Xing breathed a sigh of relief.

He very much recognizes Lin Feng, despite being several years apart, he truly admires Lin Feng, wanting to become acquainted.

Because of his recognition, he also understands Lin Feng thoroughly.

Xie Yixiao, as one of the top ten All-Stars, with over ten million fans, shines brilliantly in the league, living too comfortably without facing setbacks.

He has no idea what blocking a realm and slaying over a hundred alien talents means.

Beyond strength, it’s this unwavering will and cold heart that is the most terrifying.

Far more terrifying than sheer strength.

Perhaps, this is the biggest reason Lin Feng, at only twenty, could become an Apostle candidate.

Thinking from another perspective, if it were him in Jade Seal City, would he have the courage to hunt alien race talents?

The answer is no.

He wouldn’t dare!

Even if he truly had that strength, he absolutely wouldn’t dare to be so reckless.

In Ye Xing’s view, Xie Yixiao seeking revenge against such a ruthless person truly doesn’t know what death means.

He has no doubt that if not for today’s match, without an audience, Lin Feng would have killed Xie Yixiao outright.

Since the moment Xie Yixiao gravely wounded Yun Kai on stage, there was murder in Lin Feng’s eyes!

Such a close-range suicidal explosion inherently carried murderous intent.

If Xie Yixiao were slower to react, perhaps he would already be dead.

Originally Lin Feng was already terrifying, let alone now becoming an Apostle candidate.

Those from that organization, unless committing unforgivable severe crimes, even the nation’s high officials are reluctant to provoke carelessly.