The bustling streets of Heaven Dou City were alive with noise and color. Jiang Yun walked calmly through the crowd, Zhu Zhuqing and Dugu Yan by his side. After their impressive performance in the Soul Arena, they had drawn some attention, but their disguised appearances kept their true identities hidden.
"Jiang Yun, are you sure about this?" Zhu Zhuqing asked, her golden eyes scanning the bustling crowd.
"Yes," Jiang Yun replied with a firm nod. "If we are to establish ourselves as a true force, we need a complete team. Three of us are strong, but a balanced team is always stronger."
Dugu Yan nodded in agreement. "An auxiliary support, a control-type, a speed-type, and a strong attacker. These are the key roles we need."
They entered a quiet courtyard where several young spirit masters had been invited. Each one had been selected based on their talent and potential. As they arrived, the four individuals stood in a neat row, curiosity in their eyes.
Jiang Yun stepped forward, his voice steady. "Welcome. I've brought you here because I believe you have the potential to join our team. But first, I want each of you to introduce yourselves, state your age, level, martial spirit, and abilities. We need to know each other's strengths."
The first to step forward was a silver-haired girl with a calm, serene presence. "I'm Bai Ling, 14 years old, level 34. My martial spirit is the Radiant Lotus."
A gentle, golden lotus appeared in her hand, glowing with a soothing light.
"My first ability, Radiant Bloom, provides gradual healing. My second ability, Blessing Light, enhances my allies' strength and speed. My third ability, Lotus Sanctuary, creates a healing barrier."
"Perfect for support," Dugu Yan commented with a nod.
The next was a boy with silver hair and a bright, energetic expression. "I'm Feng Ming, 15 years old, level 35. My martial spirit is the Gale Falcon."
A translucent falcon spread its wings behind him, exuding a sharp, swift aura.
"My first ability, Gale Strike, enhances my speed and attack. My second, Storm Claws, lets me attack with wind blades. My third, Wind Mirage, creates afterimages of me to confuse enemies."
"A fast striker," Zhu Zhuqing remarked, her interest piqued.
A serious, black-haired boy was next. He had a calm, almost cold demeanor. "I'm Qiao Xuan, 15 years old, level 33. My martial spirit is the Earthbind Serpent."
A serpent of rock and earth coiled protectively around his arm.
"My first ability, Earthbind, restricts enemies with stone chains. My second, Quake Strike, sends shockwaves through the ground. My third, Stone Fortress, creates a protective wall of rock."
"Excellent control-type," Jiang Yun noted.
Finally, a tall, muscular girl with fiery red hair stepped forward. "I am Hua Yue, 14 years old, level 36. My martial spirit is the Crimson Tiger."
The fierce, blazing image of a crimson tiger roared behind her, radiating intense heat and energy.
"My first ability, Flame Claw, lets me launch fiery slashes. My second, Inferno Charge, boosts my speed and strength with fire energy. My third, Crimson Roar, is an area-of-effect attack that burns and stuns enemies."
"A powerful attacker," Jiang Yun said with a satisfied smile.
Jiang Yun then turned to Zhu Zhuqing and Dugu Yan. "Now it's our turn."
Zhu Zhuqing stepped forward, her golden eyes gleaming. "I am Zhu Zhuqing, 12 years old, level 42. My martial spirit is the Hell Civet."
A dark, ethereal feline form appeared behind her.
"My first ability, Nether Stab, is a fast, precise attack. My second, Hell Hundred Claws, is a rapid flurry of strikes. My third, Shadow Hunt, enhances my senses in darkness. My fourth,Shadow Phantom, which allows me to split into three shadow clones, each capable of independent combat."
Dugu Yan followed, a confident smile on her lips. "I'm Dugu Yan, 15 years old, level 44. My martial spirit is the Jade Phosphor Earth Dragon."
An emerald-scaled dragon with shimmering jade and golden patterns appeared behind her, radiating both toxic and earthen power.
"My first ability, Jade Phosphor Mist, releases a poisonous fog. My second,My second, Dragon Claw Strike, allows me to attack with venomous dragon claws . My third ,Earthquake Fang, sends a poisonous shockwave through the ground . My fourth, Earth Dragon Domain, is a domain ability that strengthens my poison and makes everyone poisoned by paralysis poison whoever I want and it also grants me control over the earth."
Jiang Yun finally introduced himself. "I am Jiang Yun, 12 years old, level 41. My martial spirit is my own body."
The others seemed confused at first, but Jiang Yun calmly demonstrated his abilities.
"My first ability, Mighty Kick, is a powerful, explosive strike. My second, Crimson Lock, locks onto a target, making my next attack unavoidable. My third, Dragon Form, enhances my speed and agility with blue armor. My fourth, Pegasus Form, boosts my perception and long-range combat, appearing as a green armor form."
The four new recruits stared in awe at Jiang Yun's straightforward yet overwhelming abilities.
Jiang Yun's expression became serious. "You've seen our strengths. I won't force any of you to join, but I promise that if you become part of our team, you will have a place where you can grow, become stronger, and achieve your dreams."
Bai Ling was the first to bow. "I will follow you, Jiang Yun. Your strength and leadership are undeniable."
Feng Ming grinned. "Count me in! I want to see how far I can go with you guys."
Qiao Xuan nodded. "A strong team is exactly what I need to sharpen my skills."
Hua Yue smiled, a fierce look in her eyes. "With such capable allies, I have no reason to refuse. I want to test my strength against the world."
Jiang Yun smiled, his gaze sweeping across his team. "Good. From now on, we will train together, fight together, and grow stronger together. We are not just a team. We are a family."
The courtyard was filled with a newfound sense of unity and purpose. Jiang Yun's team was complete, and with their combined talents, they were ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.