Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.
In the spacious training grounds, Qi Lin gathered Xiao Wu, the others, and the entire Emperor Team together.
He had arranged their daily schedule as follows: mornings were for training soul power control, afternoons focused on combat practice and meditation, and the evenings were left to personal discretion.
As their instructor, Qi Lin didn't watch them like a hawk, unlike Qin Ming who would personally oversee each training session. Still, he occasionally observed their battles to offer guidance.
Although Qi Lin didn't seem as responsible on the surface, in the eyes of the Emperor Team, his value far surpassed Qin Ming's—by at least tenfold.
The reason was simple: on the very first day of his return, he had bestowed a powerful enhancement upon each of them.
His sixth soul skill—Purifying Divine Light.
Beyond cleansing their soul force, this ability accelerated soul power meditation over a span of three months and even had a chance to trigger enlightenment.
After testing, the Emperor Team discovered that their cultivation speed had increased by 30% to 50% following the blessing.
With such terrifying augmentation, they wished each day could be stretched into two.
Moreover, the Purifying Divine Light significantly enhanced their combat training, rapidly improving both their battle instincts and team coordination.
It felt as if their minds had been unlocked—turning from underachievers into prodigies overnight.
In short, Qi Lin's help was so profound that the Emperor Team practically revered him as a god.
"Teacher Qi Lin, do you have anything planned for today?" one of them asked, their gaze full of fervent admiration.
Beyond soul skill enhancements, Qi Lin also gave tactical pointers after sparring sessions. Although he lacked extensive battlefield experience, true geniuses never needed it. He could always pinpoint their issues with razor-sharp accuracy.
Qi Lin smiled at them and said, "Over the past few days, I've prepared a little gift for all of you."
As he spoke, Qi Lin raised his hand.
Nine bracelets floated into the air under the influence of his soul power.
"What are those...?"
The group stared curiously at the tech-like rings hovering midair.
They didn't know what these bracelets were, but if they came from Qi Lin, they couldn't possibly be ordinary.
Qi Lin introduced them with a smile: "These little gadgets are called Graviton Rings—special soul tools."
"Wearing them allows you to simulate gravity environments and suppress your soul power."
"They can replicate up to five times gravity and have three adjustable levels of soul power suppression."
"I don't need to explain how gravity training is better than simply running with weights. As for suppressing your soul power, it helps refine your control—and it also compresses your soul power in the process."
"You'll discover the true benefits for yourselves in time."
As Qi Lin finished, aside from Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing—who were already used to his surprises—the others looked visibly shocked.
Especially Yu Feng and his peers, who audibly sucked in a breath.
"Teacher Qi Lin, this is far too valuable—we can't accept it!" Yu Feng said seriously.
Qi Lin waved dismissively. "Come on, I've already shared my cultivation techniques with you. These toys are nothing."
He wasn't exaggerating—these Graviton Rings were just casually crafted items, made from ordinary materials.
Their effectiveness came from two Dao Patterns Qi Lin had inscribed inside.
With a gesture, Qi Lin sent the floating rings toward each person using his soul power.
"One for each of you—don't be shy."
Hearing that, they no longer refused and gratefully accepted the rings.
Internally, however, people like Yu Feng were overflowing with gratitude—one step short of falling to their knees and calling Qi Lin their foster father.
Qi Lin ignored the burning stares and turned toward Xiao Wu and the girls.
"I've prepared something a bit more special for you three."
With another wave, a pink miniature mecha appeared in his palm.
Xiao Wu's eyes sparkled with curiosity.
"What's that? It's so small—like a toy model?"
She stepped forward and poked the one-foot-tall mecha with a finger.
Qi Lin explained, "It's made specifically for you. Drip a bit of blood on it to leave your imprint."
"Oh!"
Following his instructions, Xiao Wu bit her finger and squeezed a drop of blood onto the mecha.
In the next moment, her eyes widened.
"Huh? I feel like I've formed a strange connection with it... like..."
Before she could finish, the mecha flew from Qi Lin's palm and merged into her body.
This startling event immediately drew everyone's attention.
A pink glow burst from Xiao Wu's body as strange phenomena appeared.
Boom!
The ground shook as a towering five-meter-tall pink mecha materialized before them with a thunderous impact.
"What the—?!"
"What is that?!"
Everyone stared, shocked beyond belief, a powerful aura of suppression emanating from the mecha.
Inside the cockpit, Xiao Wu curiously examined the controls. It felt as though the machine had become a part of her.
"Whoa... this is so cool!"
Once her surprise passed, she became excited, adrenaline surging through her veins—she just wanted to find someone to spar with.
Boom! Boom!
She threw a few punches and kicks. Despite the size, the mecha moved with incredible agility, leaving afterimages in its wake. The strength behind each blow created deafening sonic booms.
Seeing how elated Xiao Wu was, Qi Lin chuckled. "Alright, that's enough—turn it off."
Xiao Wu obeyed and exited the mecha form.
"Brother Qi Lin! I love this gift!"
Grinning, she rushed up and kissed him on the cheek—once on the left, once on the right—still not satisfied.
"Alright, alright," Qi Lin laughed, patting her head. "As long as you like it."
Years ago, Qi Lin's cultivation was too low to forge such high-grade mechas—it would've taken too long. But now, with his soul power far stronger, and with both Qian Renxue and Ning Fengzhi having gifted him premium materials, he finally had the chance to craft them.
Of course, he had gifts prepared for Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing as well.