Merging with Demon Spirits

Regarding the grudge between Yun Tianqi and Zhao Zhou, anyone who follows the Glory League knows a bit about it.

It’s considered public information.

For professional players, it’s quite normal to dislike each other due to battles and competition.

But for the same team, having irreconcilable public conflicts between successive captains is quite rare.

Compared to Ye Xing, heralded as the number one rookie when entering the Glory League and receiving much attention, Yun Tianqi had a particularly difficult entry.

Due to limited talent, before entering the league, Yun Tianqi had only refined a Sixth Tier Gale Mantis.

A Sixth Tier demon spirit doesn’t even qualify as an advanced demon spirit, and the Gale Mantis is very common, lacking any rare abilities.

In the Glory League where talents abound, such a demon spirit is considered the most basic.

In the league, you could count the players who’ve refined Seventh Tier demon spirits on one hand, and at that time, Yun Tianqi was among the few with a Sixth Tier.

Although Yun Tianqi caught the attention of the Thunder Club with his signature Double Blade Technique, initially joining the league, he showed little value.

In senior year, Ye Xing signed with Juxing Club, and upon graduation, joined Juxing Team, being hailed as the league’s number one rookie.

After adapting for a while, in less than two months, he directly became a mainstay, becoming the focus of the club.

As for Yun Tianqi, it took him a full three years to go from substitute in the secondary team to substitute in the main team.

And two more years from substitute to mainstay.

He took five years to stand on the same starting point as Ye Xing.

Every step he took was extremely difficult and hard-earned.

It is precisely because of this that Yun Tianqi became a model of inspiration.

He is the idol of all those without a background, not genius, the common folks.

When Yun Tianqi joined the main team as a substitute, Zhao Zhou was already the captain, also one of the top ten All-Stars, in high spirits.

He looked down on Yun Tianqi, who just joined the team.

When Yun Tianqi grew to be a mainstay, their relationship was still poor, even once leading to a public altercation during a press conference.

Afterward, Yun Tianqi was suppressed for over a year, although still a mainstay, he rarely had the chance to start matches until Zhao Zhou retired, paving the way for his rise.

Everyone knew the two had conflicts, but no one expected them to fight without a word.

And clearly, it was no joke, each move was aggressive.

"Tianqi?"

Ye Xing slightly furrowed his brows but did not intervene.

This was a personal grudge.

If he joined, it would certainly trigger a mêlée, and with only the two of them against a stronger, larger group, they would undoubtedly be at a disadvantage.

At this moment, both Yun Tianqi and Zhao Zhou were not in the demon transformation state, nor using weapons, merely in a martial arts duel.

Without weapons, Yun Tianqi couldn’t leverage his advantage, being put on the back foot since the battle started, suppressed by Zhao Zhou.

"So many years, and you’re still as useless!"

Zhao Zhou punched Yun Tianqi back, refraining from following up and instead stood and jeered.

Though he jeered, he was secretly taken aback by Yun Tianqi’s strength.

Despite not using spiritual power, just pure power duel, Yun Tianqi seemed stronger than someone who had just broken through the Grandmaster Realm, convincing Zhao Zhou he might actually be at Lingyun Realm.

"Wasn’t Yun Tianqi just breaking through the Grandmaster? His strength isn’t weak!"

Zhang Junhao was quite surprised.

Although it was merely a simple power duel, Yun Tianqi didn’t seem much inferior to Zhao Zhou.

If it were Ye Xing, he wouldn’t be so amazed.

Ye Xing, as a Berserker, was renowned for power, while Yun Tianqi was known for speed, known for his attack and blade swing speed, power wasn’t his strong suit. Despite being at a disadvantage, managing to counter Zhao Zhou was beyond their expectations.

To know Zhao Zhou was at the Peak of Lingyun, the gap to the King Realm was substantial.

"Why did they suddenly start fighting?"

"Haha, no wonder daring to face Zhao Zhou, they’re pretty capable!"

"Zhao Zhou is just toying around, if serious, Yun Tianqi would have to kneel."

"Not that exaggerated, Yun Tianqi’s speed is impressive, doesn’t even take out the Double Blade Technique, can at least fend off several rounds!"

The retired seniors watched the battle amusedly, occasionally chiming in.

"Too much talk!"

Constantly suppressed and with the chatter around, Yun Tianqi was losing patience.

He knew merely relying on martial arts prowess couldn’t defeat Zhao Zhou, his moves were mostly probing to see the gap between them.

In everyone’s eyes, he had just broken through the Grandmaster level, but in truth, he was at Lingyun Realm, mid-period even, with sacrificial strength enhancing his physical attributes comprehensively. Without hiding and fully unleashing, he wouldn’t be much weaker compared to Zhao Zhou.

Accompanied by the blooming green glow, Yun Tianqi entered demon transformation state.

"Whoa, Diamond Soul Skill!"

Someone exclaimed.

The Eighth Tier Ghost Shadow Mantis wouldn’t surprise those around, being All-Star renowned for refining Earth Chart demon spirits. What amazed them was the massive emerald scythe-like forearms resembling diamond, sparkling brightly.

Diamond Petrification, a rare Diamond Soul Skill.

And among Diamond Soul Skills, considered highly advanced.

Even for those refining Earth Chart demon spirits, Diamond Soul Skills were precious.

All had reached Demon Spirit Master levels, but some merely possessed two Diamond Soul Skills.