Douluo: My Clone Is Groudon

When the morning light pierced through the mottled windowpanes of Shrek Academy, Gu La swallowed the last bite of his energy cube.

"Everyone gather."

Gu La tapped the decorative mega evolution device on his wrist and looked around. "Today's training is divided into three phases—physical conditioning, martial soul control, and combat."

"First, physical fitness is the foundation for all soul masters. I'll set up a five-fold gravity field in the training area. Follow the movements I've taught you to quickly deplete your stamina and digest the bone-fortifying ointment."

"Next, each of you will undergo individualized martial soul control training."

"Dai Mubai's White Tiger martial soul carries an aura of ferocity—a unique trait of top-tier beast martial souls. If used correctly, it can rival any self-created soul skill."

"Your task is to repeatedly activate and deactivate your martial soul while exercising, learning to master the White Tiger's imposing aura."

"Keep in mind: you must control the White Tiger's ferocity; don't let the martial soul influence your personality. Principal Flender, please keep an eye on him."

Flender hadn't expected Gu La to come up with a specialized training method for the White Tiger martial soul overnight. He grew even more impressed, feeling a newfound respect he didn't realize he had. Nodding, he said, "Alright, I'll watch over Mubai."

Gu La then went over some key points of the training.

The inspiration for Dai Mubai's training came from Pokémon's Intimidate ability.

By developing this ability, one could seize the initiative at the start of a battle, potentially causing the opponent to flinch and lose fighting spirit.

Gu La didn't expect Dai Mubai to fully master this ability, but even grasping the basics would allow him to touch upon mental domains. Below the level of Soul King, this would grant him absolute dominance over beast martial souls.

As he spoke, Gu La activated the gravity field.

Inside the training ground, the moment the five-fold gravity field was triggered, Ma Hongjun stumbled and collapsed to his knees. His face flushed red as he watched Dai Mubai's bulging muscles and the faint phantom of the White Tiger martial soul flickering behind him.

Meanwhile, Oscar clutched his knees, barely managing to stay upright with the help of his soul power, but unable to perform any other movements.

Gu La crossed his arms. "Weak and powerless—I overestimated you. You're not even on par with Xiao Wu or Zhu Zhuqing. Fine, I'll lower it to three-fold gravity. If you still can't handle it, leave on your own."

He conveniently ignored the fact that he and the others had consumed ten-thousand-year whale glue, which improved their physiques and cleansed their bodies. His words were meant to ignite the trio's fighting spirit.

Flender adjusted his crystal glasses, the lenses reflecting the throbbing veins on Dai Mubai's temple.

He inwardly regretted not thinking of using gravity training for his students earlier. With Old Zhao around, he could have utilized this method long ago instead of wasting so much time.

Ma Hongjun and Oscar supported each other as they struggled to stand.

Gu La continued:

"Next, Ma Hongjun. Principal Flender told me about your demonic fire issue, but in my opinion, your way of venting is completely wrong."

Under the gravity field, Ma Hongjun grimaced and couldn't help but protest, "But if I don't vent, the demonic fire will burn me alive!"

When his martial soul awakened, he had endured the torment of demonic flames. If Principal Flender hadn't happened to pass by and help dissipate the fire with soul power, he would have surely perished.

Gu La countered, "Isn't your demonic fire fused with your soul power?"

"Yeah, why?" Ma Hongjun asked, confused.

"That's exactly the point. Are you saying you can only release soul power through your lower body? This method is just more convenient and requires no hard work."

"The special training I'm giving you is simple: push your stamina to its limit, use your soul skills until your soul power is depleted, then meditate to recover both stamina and soul power. Repeat this process five times a day. I refuse to believe the demonic fire can recover after that!"

"Finally, the demonic fire is also part of your martial soul. Like Dai Mubai, you need to learn to control it. Don't think about taking shortcuts. Between Tang San and me, we know five or six treatment methods. You won't die from the flames—we'll burn you until you succeed."

Ma Hongjun turned pale and nearly collapsed again, pleading with Flender: "Teacher, save me!"

Flender hesitated, his expression softening. "Gu La, I think…"

"No room for negotiation. If you want to raise a pervert, then pretend I never said anything and take him away."

Flender closed his mouth. As carefree as he was, he wouldn't want his disciple to become a pervert. He looked at Ma Hongjun sternly. "Hongjun, your teacher believes you can do it."

Ma Hongjun groaned in despair. Gu La turned to the last person.

"Oscar, your problem isn't any smaller than Ma Hongjun's."

"Huh?" Oscar looked baffled. "There's nothing wrong with my martial soul."

Gu La shook his head. "I'm talking about your talent—an unprecedented innate full soul power food-based soul master."

"Do you think having great talent means you can slack off?"

Oscar wanted to defend himself, believing he was already the most diligent among the three.

Gu La guessed his thoughts and chuckled. "Don't compare yourself to them. Remember, there's always someone better out there."

"Tang San is a healing-type soul master, yet he controls Blue Silver Grass for certain effects. Every day, he practices forging, cultivation, and training without pause."

"You possess innate full soul power. Your efforts must match your talent. Among all martial souls, food-based ones progress the slowest. To catch up with your peers, you need to put in even more effort."

"Starting today, you'll learn a weapon. According to Oak's papers, anyone—even those without a corresponding weapon martial soul—can cultivate intent."

"Your task moving forward is to block attacks from Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai with a weapon. Dodging comes second."

"Auxiliary soul masters should focus on honing their short-range evasion techniques. Long-distance escape is impossible for auxiliary soul masters to match against battle soul masters with martial soul enhancements."

"Mastering a weapon allows you to train both your counterattacks and evasion."

In recent years, Oak's papers had swept across the continent. Out of curiosity, Oscar had read them and now scratched his head. "Can I really do it? I've heard practicing swordsmanship is very difficult."

"The most important step is taking the first one—not asking questions. First, choose a weapon—preferably one possessed by a teacher at the academy."

Oscar nodded. "Then I'll practice with a staff. Teacher Li's Dragon Pattern Staff martial soul looks impressive."

Gu La nodded indifferently. "Staff techniques are relatively simple, making them suitable as a supplementary skill for you. But to develop staff intent, relentless effort is still required. Do your best."

If it weren't for the multitude of abilities he needed to train, Gu La might have picked up a weapon himself—not for utility, but for style.

Who doesn't dream of wandering the world dressed in white with a sword at their side? But with so many abilities to practice and so little time, he had no choice but to abandon the idea.

He moved to the center of the training ground, adjusted the gravity levels in different areas, and began his own exercises.

At the same time, he continued to guide the others.

"Dai Mubai, pay attention to the rhythm of releasing and restraining the White Tiger's ferocious aura."

"Ma Hongjun, feel the dance of the flames. Don't treat it as a burden—only by focusing your mind can you truly sense the essence of the element."

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