Chapter 37: The Divine Seal of Ice and Fire, Tian Lin's Formidable Second Spirit Skill - Douluo's spirit bead sword

### Chapter 37: The Divine Seal of Ice and Fire, Tian Lin's Formidable Second Spirit Skill The next day, at the training ground of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, Tian Lin and Sword Douluo Chen Xin stood facing each other. Of course, they were not about to engage in a duel. Even though Tian Lin had few rivals at his level, he was still considerably outmatched by someone like Chen Xin, a Level 96 Super Douluo. Today's purpose was for Chen Xin to evaluate the power of his disciple's second spirit skill. A millennium-level spirit skill ought not to disappoint him. Originally, this should have been done the day before, but Ning Rongrong had clung tightly to Tian Lin. To her, having her Sword Brother just awaken, she couldn’t bear the thought of him fighting again. What if something happened again? Thus, under the tearful persuasion of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile's little princess, they relented and allowed Tian Lin another day of rest. "Master, are you ready? I'm about to attack," Tian Lin reminded. "You brat, do you think I need to prepare to withstand an attack from a Spirit Grandmaster? Just bring it on," Chen Xin said calmly. "Alright, then please take this move from me," Tian Lin declared. As he spoke, a purple light ring appeared beneath his feet, with his first spirit ring resonating with the second. "After integrating the spirit ring of the Purple Fire Gold-eyed Beast, my sword now contains fire attributes. This move is my second spirit skill that combines water and fire attributes: the Divine Seal of Ice and Fire!" Tian Lin gathered all his spirit power and unleashed two sword energies, one blue and one red. Where the sword energy passed, the ground was either covered in ice crystals or became utterly dark. The sword energy was not only fierce but also extremely fast. Chen Xin was taken aback. He realized he had underestimated his disciple. From those two energies, he sensed a hint of threat and quickly raised his hand, channeling his spirit power for defense. A shield of spirit power intercepted the sword energies, but soon, cracks began to appear on it. "What? I've used nearly twenty levels of spirit power, and yet I can't block Xiao Tian's attack?" Chen Xin was utterly shocked. As a Titled Douluo, the quality of his spirit power far exceeded that of an average Spirit Grandmaster. His twenty-level spirit power was enough to match a Level 40 Spirit Elder. "If twenty levels aren't enough, I'll increase to twenty-five, thirty!" Chen Xin continued to enhance his output, only managing to completely stop Tian Lin's Divine Seal of Ice and Fire at thirty levels. "Haha, old sword, you've embarrassed yourself now. To deal with a Spirit Grandmaster, you actually had to use the power of a Spirit Elder," Gu Douluo laughed loudly at his longtime friend, seizing one of the rare opportunities to tease him. But Chen Xin seemed oblivious, merely staring silently at his hand. "Alright, you've seen Sword Brother's spirit skill, now he belongs to Rongrong," Ning Rongrong said, hugging Tian Lin's arm. "Sword Brother, come play with Rongrong. You'll be going back to the academy soon." Ning Rongrong cherished every moment with Tian Lin, and he did too. He smiled and patted her head, saying, "Alright, let's go. I'll stay with you until I return to the academy." With that, he bowed towards Ning Fengzhi and the others, "Uncle Ning, Master, Elder Gu, I'll take my leave." After Tian Lin and Ning Rongrong left, Ning Fengzhi continued to examine the ice crystals and flames on the ground, along with a large crack created by the sword energy. "The power of this attack is terrifying, comparable to a Spirit Elder, and it possesses both ice and fire. I've never seen such a strong weapon spirit," Ning Fengzhi remarked, awestruck. "Indeed, fortunately, he belongs to our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan," Gu Douluo agreed, feeling thankful though a bit envious. How could such a promising disciple end up with his old rival, Chen Xin, especially when he thought about his own less capable Gu Ran? The more he thought, the more resentful he became, until he shouted at Chen Xin, "Hey, old sword, how long are you going to stare at your hand?" "Old bones, let me ask you—can a typical Spirit King harm you when you’re using thirty levels of spirit power?" Chen Xin suddenly asked, leaving Gu Douluo puzzled. "Of course not. I’m a Level 95 Titled Douluo; my thirty levels aren’t the same as an ordinary Spirit Elder’s. Even a Spirit King, their fifth spirit skill might not hurt me," Gu Douluo confidently replied, factually. "But look," Chen Xin spread open his palm to reveal two wounds being slowly corroded by the elements of ice and fire, until he used sword energy to dispel them. "You’re injured? How is that possible?" Gu Douluo exclaimed in disbelief, having seen Chen Xin block Tian Lin's attack. "I’m not only injured. My spirit power got partly sealed as well. I think Tian Lin's sword energy also inherited the spirit-sealing ability of the Purple Fire Gold-eyed Beast. The Divine Seal of Ice and Fire, what a fitting name," Chen Xin mused. Despite the injury, he felt immense joy, for Tian Lin’s second spirit skill had exceeded his expectations. It even had the capability to seal his spirit power. Against spirit masters of the same level, it might seal seven or eight levels, or even more. "Fengzhi, we were mistaken before. Tian Lin's martial spirit isn’t just powerful for its attack; its real strength lies in its domineering nature, not just the sword, but I suspect the bead is the same," Chen Xin expressed with admiration. "Domineering? Yes, indeed," Ning Fengzhi, a theoretical expert, suddenly realized as well. "Xiao Tian’s martial spirit is strongest in its dominion, even to the extent of ignoring conventional rules. Normally, no auxiliary spirit skills can intervene when a spirit master is absorbing a spirit ring, but Tian Lin’s bead simply ignores this rule." "And this sword disregards level differences, dealing true damage. In other words, once it hits, even if you were a god, I could still wound you." "True damage, such a martial spirit exists? Truly a monster," Gu Douluo couldn’t help swallowing hard, a bit overwhelmed. If Tian Lin reached Level 60 or 70, then with his increased attack power, relying on true damage, he might cut down a Titled Douluo directly. Moreover, many Titled Douluos were exceptionally arrogant. If they underestimated Tian Lin, assuming a Spirit Emperor or Spirit Sage couldn't harm them, and chose to block his attacks with just their spirit power like Chen Xin did today, they might not even understand how they met their end. "Hehe, Spirit Hall, Clear Sky Clan, in as little as thirty years, or at most forty, you will no longer be able to stand above my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan," Ning Fengzhi proclaimed, gazing confidently at the plaque of their great hall, buoyed by the strength of Tian Lin's martial spirit and the promising future it heralded for his clan.