After Flender agreed, Yu Xiaogang began passing down his soul power training experience to Tang San and the others the very next day.
At first, Tang San tried to persuade Yu Xiaogang in private, but the latter was stubborn and wouldn't listen at all.
This was largely due to Yu Xiaogang's previous battle style, where Luo Sanpao relied on flatulence to defeat opponents.
That kind of combat made Yu Xiaogang feel utterly humiliated and ashamed.
Now that he could finally unleash real power through his fists and feet, he grew increasingly resentful toward Luo Sanpao.
Even Tang San's advice couldn't change his mind.
He firmly believed he wasn't wrong!
Moreover, he had an ulterior motive in involving Dai Mubai and the others in training.
He wanted to record the data of their soul power development to improve his research.
Tang San could only watch helplessly.
Meanwhile...
Under Qi Lin's guidance, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing were steadily progressing through their training. Although the pace was slow, every step was solid and precise.
After a full month of effort, the two girls finally achieved the feat of scaling trees vertically without falling.
The benefits of this training were now becoming obvious.
They had gained exquisite control over their soul power. Even someone like Ning Rongrong—a support-type Soul Master—was able to move as fast as an agility-type Soul Master of the same level by channeling soul power through her feet.
It was unbelievable!
Not only that, but both girls learned to extend this skill, applying soul power not just to their feet but also to other parts of their bodies.
Beyond control improvements, their soul power levels also increased by one rank each.
Ning Rongrong had reached Rank 27, while Zhu Zhuqing had reached Rank 28.
This breakthrough excited them and made them realize just how terrifying Qi Lin's first soul skill truly was.
Because of this, the way they looked at Qi Lin started to change.
Not only had Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing made progress—Qi Lin himself had broken through to Rank 49 half a month earlier. It was estimated that he would reach Rank 50 within a month or two.
Then, another month passed.
Flender approached Qi Lin with a proposal.
He wanted Xiao Wu, Tang San, and the others to form a seven-person team and participate in the seven-on-seven team battles at Suotuo Great Spirit Arena.
Qi Lin didn't refuse this request.
At Suotuo Great Spirit Arena...
On the Spirit Battle Platform, Dai Mubai coincidentally faced off against the same opponent from two months ago—the Rank 38 Wind Leopard Soul Master.
With experience from their previous fight and two months of special training from Yu Xiaogang, Dai Mubai felt confident.
The moment the match started, he activated his third soul skill—White Tiger Vajra Transformation.
His body surged with strength as he suddenly launched forward, throwing a powerful punch the moment he closed in.
Golden soul power erupted from his fist and sent his opponent flying back more than ten steps.
Dai Mubai didn't miss the chance to press forward, unleashing blow after blow, each one filled with terrifying power, completely overwhelming the Wind Leopard Soul Master.
This near-total domination ignited cheers from the audience.
In the viewing area, Ma Hongjun and Oscar shouted with excitement.
Yu Xiaogang wore a satisfied smile as he watched Dai Mubai swiftly end the battle.
Of all the students who had been training in soul power over the past month, Dai Mubai's progress had surprised Yu Xiaogang the most.
This likely had something to do with his White Tiger Martial Soul, which allowed for explosive bursts of soul power and intense offensive capabilities.
In contrast, Oscar had the weakest attack potential of the group.
From this, Yu Xiaogang concluded that offensive strength depended not only on soul power level but also on the nature of that power.
Different Martial Souls produced soul power with distinct characteristics.
Soon, Dai Mubai returned triumphantly to the audience seats. As he sat down, he glanced at Zhu Zhuqing and said calmly,
"Zhuqing, how far has your training progressed?"
"If it's not going well, maybe you should consider trying our method."
"Sure, our training is more painful, but its effectiveness is undeniable."
"Besides, with Teacher Shao Xin around, we won't suffer any lasting damage."
As he spoke, Dai Mubai glanced at Qi Lin and added with forced politeness,
"Teacher Qi Lin, I'm not saying your training isn't good, but it's a bit too gentle. It doesn't have the same effect as Master's methods."
Qi Lin responded with a strange smile. "Rongrong and Zhuqing have done quite well under my guidance. As for you lot..."
"Be careful—haste makes waste."
Qi Lin had already seen through Yu Xiaogang's training style.
If they continued like this, it wouldn't be long before they started paying the price.
Injuries to the meridians weren't easily healed.
Even if it seemed like recovery on the surface, the hidden damage remained. Continuing this way without moderation would eventually lead to a complete breakdown.
By then, not even a Soul Saint like Shao Xin would be able to save them.
Unlike Dai Mubai's group, Qi Lin taught Xiao Wu and the others to circulate their soul power along a special path inside their bodies, forming a refined internal cycle.
This ensured that their bursts of power could be fully controlled—intense when released, yet gentle enough not to harm their meridians.
Dai Mubai, however, dismissed Qi Lin's warning with a smile.
Perhaps Yu Xiaogang's training methods had some risks, but with Shao Xin around, he didn't think they mattered.
Besides, he could clearly feel that his meridians were becoming stronger with each session.
To him, Qi Lin was just fearmongering.
He believed Qi Lin didn't want Zhu Zhuqing training with them and was saying all this for selfish reasons.
A shadow flickered in Dai Mubai's eyes.
He thought he had completely seen through Qi Lin.
That man definitely had ulterior motives toward Zhu Zhuqing.
If not for wanting to win him over, Dai Mubai would've made sure Qi Lin paid for having ideas about his fiancée.
After the one-on-one and two-on-two Spirit Battles, the time came for Shrek Academy's first seven-on-seven team battle.
Of course, the current "Shrek Seven Devils" were not to be compared with their counterparts from the original story.
Regardless of whether Yu Xiaogang's training methods were harmful, they had undeniably improved the students' combat power.
Even Oscar could now defeat an ordinary Rank 20 Soul Master on his own.
And with a cheat-like existence like Xiao Wu in their ranks, not a single opponent could last a round against them.
Even the Berserker Team, which had caused trouble in the original storyline, was easily swept aside.
Until...
The Emperor Team arrived—right on schedule.