"Huh?" Lin Su blinked and quickly understood the other's intention.

This guy wanted to challenge him?

As the young man's words fell, a murmur of excitement arose from the crowd.

And as Lin Su's assistant, Zhou Xin quickly spoke up, "Friend Lin, this is Zhao Xuantong, the strongest disciple in our sect, ranked second on the Three Sects' Disciple List, and also the Direct Disciple of the Palace Master."

Second on the Three Sects' Disciple List, and also the disciple of Senior Zou?

Lin Su looked at the young man who had leapt onto the stage, a hint of interest flickering in his eyes.

"Fine, since that's the case, let's spar a bit."

Meanwhile, inside the Palace Master Pavilion.

Zou Mingruo, who had been watching Lin Su's first public guidance, couldn't help but palm her forehead, "Xuantong, this child."

Zhao Xuantong had approached Lin Su without her prompting.

This child had a strong competitive spirit and likely had long been intent on measuring himself against Lin Su.

And Lin Su's responsive agreement made Zou Mingruo understand that it was no longer appropriate to intervene now.

"Palace Master, there's no need to worry too much." The calm voice of the Soul Venerate reverberated within the Palace Master Pavilion, "The Guardian Beast Co-operation methods brought to our Nether Soul Palace must showcase Lin Su's strength to convince everyone. Xuantong initiating a spar might not be a bad thing."

"As for the outcome of the spar..." The Soul Venerate chuckled softly and didn't continue.

The other immortals also surfaced, commenting with interest.

However, none of them were optimistic about Zhao Xuantong, whom they had watched grow up.

…

"How would you like to spar?"

Looking at the young man before him, Lin Su smiled and asked.

"Since I proposed the spar, by the rules of our Nether Soul Palace, you should decide how we spar." Zhao Xuantong's feet shimmered with interwoven purple-black patterns, as four powerful figures stepped forth from the void.

They were four formidable monarch-tier beast pets. As the number one on the Three Sects' Disciple List, Zhao Xuantong's pets were naturally not weak; each had reached the pinnacle of the monarch tier.

All four had dark elements, with other attributes varying.

"When in Rome, as per the rules of the Nether Soul Palace, since you're keen to see the power of Guardian Beast Co-operation…" Lin Su paused slightly, "I'll collaborate with one pet, the others won't intervene. You may proceed as you wish."

Collaborating with one pet, he felt it might even be overkill.

"Very well."

Zhao Xuantong nodded slightly, the two of them taking their positions as a battle seemed imminent.

"Hey, who do you think will win, Senior Brother Zhao or Lin Su from the Immortal Phoenix Sect?" among the onlookers, someone elbowed another, whispering.

"Senior Brother Zhao is, after all, the second on the Three Sects' Disciple List," replied the queried disciple quietly, "The Guardian Beast Co-operation method is very strong; if everyone uses one pet, surely Lin Su would win. But Lin Su facing all of Senior Brother Zhao's pets with just one seems a bit too confident, doesn't it?"

"I think so too." The inquirer chuckled, satisfied with the response, "However, this Guardian Beast Co-operation method is indeed extraordinary. Allowing a Beast Tamer to harness their beasts' strength, isn't this somewhat akin to martial arts masters?"

"Don't get too happy too soon. Lin Su mentioned earlier that successful Guardian Beast Co-operation requires full mental unity with the pet." Another disciple, overhearing the conversation, piped in with a chuckle, "Didn't you just have a falling out with your pet a while back?"

"Is apologizing to it okay?" The disciple rolled his eyes, "Just wait, I will definitely be the first to succeed in Guardian Beast Co-operation!"

Below, the disciples buzzed with discussion, while beside Lin Su, the five little creatures whispered among themselves.

They were debating who should take the lead.

"Me! (｡òωó｡)" (I'll go!)

Qiuqiu was brimming with enthusiasm, having just recently transformed and eager to showcase its strength.

"No, let me! (｡ϟ｡)"

Youyou let out a contemplative hum, having yet to utilize the Stacking Space Rule it learned after exiting the One Life Reincarnation Hall!

"I also want to try! (⑅•ᴗ•⑅)"

Youyou was unwilling to be outdone, having just mastered the Phoenix Transformation Scripture and now capable of visualizing and summoning eight phoenixes. It was stronger than before and deserved a chance to prove itself.

"Let me! ╚(˃o˂)╝"

Yingying's body wriggled, blood-red flames flickering in its eyes full of anticipation.

Since hatching, it had been brought into a life cycle by Lin Su without the chance to wield the Purgatory Dragon King's power.

Besides, the Nether Soul Palace specialized in dark, spirit, and telekinetic elements — it had all three!

"Tata…" (I too…)

Tata raised a paw, seemingly volunteering.

The other four quickly cast their attention.

"Tata!" (I'll cheer for you all!)

Tata quietly withdrew its paw.

Drat!

Once I have fighting capabilities, I won't be any weaker than my companions!

"This time, let's go with Yingying." Lin Su finally decided.

Yingying indeed hadn't had the opportunity to show the might of the Purgatory Dragon King since hatching.

Now was the time to give it a chance to shine.

"Yay! ╚(✪o✪)╝" (Awesome!)

Yingying cheered, its slender body coiling around Lin Su.

The next moment, a purple-black Cooperation Light shot skyward.

As the Cooperation Light blazed, Yingying's form swiftly faded from view, while Lin Su's power visibly surged, growing stronger by the second.

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