Douluo Continent: Dragon Shadow Rebirth

After Professor Mogra's recommendation, Qin Feng and his companions received an invitation to attend the Advanced Soul Skills Seminar. Although they were full of curiosity and anticipation for the seminar, no one expected what a wonderful experience this seminar would bring.

Early in the morning, Qin Feng and his partners gathered in the square of the college, ready to go to the seminar. Everyone was a little excited and nervous, after all, this was their first time to attend such a high-level seminar.

"Has everyone brought their equipment?" Qin Feng checked their luggage.

"I've brought everything," Ye Li replied. She was carrying a small bag filled with various magic props and notebooks. "I also brought some magic runes just in case they come in handy."

"You are really well prepared." Chu Tian said with a smile. His backpack looked much lighter, with only some water and dry food in it. "I only brought food."

"Chu Tian, ​​you really only think about eating." Wang Yue joked, "But it's true, it's good to have some supplies in case you get hungry."

"It's okay, Chu Tian can always find a reason to bring his snacks." Zhang Meng laughed.

Qin Feng smiled and shook his head: "Okay, everyone, let's get ready to go after the inspection is completed. Professor Mogra said that the seminar will be held in a remote area of ​​the academy, where there is a special training ground."

"Then let's go quickly. I can't wait to see how special this seminar will be." Zhang Meng waved his fist excitedly.

Following Professor Mogra's instructions, they soon arrived at the remote training ground of the academy. This training ground was usually seldom visited by people, and was surrounded by tall trees, with a faint scent of grass and trees in the air.

As soon as he entered the training ground, Qin Feng felt that the atmosphere here was a little unusual. In the center of the entire training ground stood a tall stone pillar, which was engraved with ancient runes and emitted a faint light.

"This place is really special." Ye Li looked around, seeming a little curious.

"I feel like there's a strange energy in the air here." Wang Yue closed her eyes and felt the surroundings. "It seems like a very ancient magic."

"Yes, this feeling is like a conversation with the world." Chu Tian nodded in agreement, "It feels like even my breathing has become different."

At this time, Professor Mogra came from a distance with a mysterious smile on his face: "Welcome to the training ground of the Soul Skills Seminar. This is one of the oldest training grounds in the academy."

"Professor, this place really looks different." Qin Feng exclaimed.

"Yes, this place has a history of several hundred years. It was once the place where some very powerful soul masters practiced." Professor Mogra nodded and explained, "Today, we will conduct a special training here."

Professor Mogra led them to the stone pillar, and the runes on the pillar suddenly lit up, as if responding to their arrival.

"Our training today is about the perception and control of soul power." Professor Mogra said, "Everyone stand in one direction of the stone pillar. I will activate the magic circle on the stone pillar. It will release a special energy fluctuation to test your ability to control soul power."

"That sounds interesting." Chu Tian showed an excited expression, "I'm ready!"

"Before you begin, I have one thing to remind you." Professor Mogra raised his voice, "This test is not just a test of strength, but more importantly a test of your state of mind and willpower."

Qin Feng and his companions looked at each other and nodded. They were ready.

"Very good, now stand at your positions," Professor Mogra ordered.

The four of them stood in four directions of the stone pillar. Professor Mogra chanted an ancient spell, and the runes on the stone pillar suddenly became brighter. Then, a strange energy surged out of the stone pillar and spread to the surroundings.

For a moment, the entire training ground was shrouded in a layer of light blue light. Qin Feng felt a strong pressure, which seemed to point directly to his heart, forcing him to concentrate all his attention.

"This feeling... is so weird." Zhang Meng clenched his teeth, beads of sweat already oozing out of his forehead.

"Indeed, this power is constantly oppressing my soul power." Ye Li also frowned, obviously feeling a big challenge.

"Keep calm and focus." Qin Feng reminded everyone in a low voice. He felt his Dragon Shadow Sword trembling slightly, as if responding to the call of this energy.

As the energy fluctuations intensified, Qin Feng's eyes suddenly went dark, as if he was pulled into a strange space. His surroundings became blurry, with only an empty white space.

"Is this... an illusion?" Qin Feng whispered to himself. He tried to sense the surrounding environment, but the empty white space made it difficult for him to tell the direction.

Suddenly, a dark shadow appeared in front of him. Qin Feng immediately became alert, holding the Dragon Shadow Sword tightly, ready to deal with any possible attack.

The shadow gradually approached, and Qin Feng could see clearly that it was a dark soul master. He was wearing a black robe, holding a long sword that was shining with dark light, and his eyes revealed an evil aura.

"Welcome to your nightmare, Qin Feng." The dark soul master said coldly, with a hint of sarcasm in his voice.

"Who are you? Why are you here?" Qin Feng asked.

"It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is that I will be an opponent that you cannot defeat." The dark soul master smiled and suddenly swung his sword towards Qin Feng.

Qin Feng reacted quickly and raised his sword to block. The two swords collided with each other, making a crisp metallic sound. Qin Feng felt a huge force coming from the sword, almost making him lose his balance.

"This guy is so strong!" Qin Feng was secretly surprised, but he quickly adjusted his breathing and steadied his pace.

The dark soul master did not give Qin Feng much chance to breathe. He swung out several swords in succession, each of which was extremely swift, as if he wanted to force Qin Feng into a desperate situation.

Qin Feng concentrated his attention, dodging and counterattacking at the same time. He knew that he had to stay calm in order to find the flaw.

"You have great strength, but your heart is not strong enough." The Dark Soul Master taunted, "You will never be able to defeat me because you are afraid of failure."

"I will not fail!" Qin Feng roared, and suddenly rushed forward, and the power of thunder and lightning on the Dragon Shadow Sword suddenly erupted.

At the moment when the two swords intersected again, the figure of the dark soul master suddenly became blurred, and then the entire illusion space began to collapse, and the surrounding white space disintegrated like a broken mirror.

Qin Feng's eyes blurred and he returned to the training ground. He panted and looked around, and found that Ye Li, Zhang Meng and Chu Tian were in a similar state, and they had obviously experienced a difficult illusion battle.

"You have all gone through an inner trial." Professor Morgera's voice sounded in their ears. He stood beside the stone pillar, holding an ancient book in his hand. "Each person's vision is different, but they all point directly to your deepest fears and doubts."

"I see." Ye Li suddenly realized, "What I just saw is what I am most worried about - losing control of magic."

"My illusion is that I fear failure in battle the most." Chu Tian said, his hands still shaking slightly.

"It seems that everyone has seen the fear deep in their hearts." Qin Feng pondered, "This test is not only a challenge to soul power, but also a test of the heart."

Professor Mogra nodded with satisfaction: "It's good that you can understand this. The strength of soul power is not only in external performance, but also in the determination and fearlessness of the heart."

"Professor, are these illusions reminding us that we must face our fears?" Wang Yue asked.

"That's right." Professor Mogra replied, "True power comes from your control over your own heart. If you can't overcome your fear and stay calm deep in your heart, then even if you have the most powerful soul power, it will be difficult to win at the critical moment."

"Then what should we do?" Zhang Meng was a little confused.

"Keep honing your skills." Professor Mogra smiled. "This seminar is just the beginning. I hope you can learn how to find a balance between mind and strength in the following training."

After this spiritual baptism, Qin Feng and his companions seemed a little tired, but at the same time they also felt an unprecedented clarity. They realized that the real source of strength is not just the improvement of physical fitness and skills, but also the cognition and control of the self.

"It seems that we need more training." Qin Feng said thoughtfully, "Not only the practice of soul skills, but also the tempering of the mind."

"Yes, the illusion just now made me realize that I still have many shortcomings." Ye Li nodded and said, "But now we know how to improve, this is the biggest progress."

"That's right, we can no longer be afraid of our weaknesses." Chu Tian said firmly, "Only by facing them can we become truly strong."

Professor Mogra looked at them and smiled with satisfaction: "Very good, I am glad that you have such awareness. Remember, a truly strong person is not only one who wins in battle, but also one who keeps improving through self-challenges."

Qin Feng and his partners nodded. They knew that the road ahead was still long, but they had found the direction to move forward.

The one-day seminar ended in a fulfilling and tense atmosphere. Qin Feng and his partners returned to the dormitory of the college with new insights and determination. They knew that this experience would become an important milestone in their growth.

"Today's training is so meaningful." Wang Yue exclaimed, "I never thought that the power of the mind is so important."

"Yes, but it is precisely because of this that we have more room for improvement." Ye Li said with a smile, "There are still many things waiting for us to learn and challenge in the future."

"So, we can't stop." Zhang Meng waved his fist, "Keep working hard, future adventures are still waiting for us!"

"Yes, we are on the right path." Qin Feng said firmly, "As long as we maintain this courage and faith, there is nothing we cannot overcome."

Everyone smiled at each other, their hearts full of expectations for the future. Although the road ahead is still full of challenges and unknowns, they believe that as long as they unite together, no difficulties can stop them.