Bab 4: Chapter 3: The 1,000,000-Year Soul Ring
Huo Yuhao listened to the Skydream Ice Silkworm's story and suddenly had a strange feeling. Could its name, the Skydream Ice Silkworm, have come from dreaming all the time?
"Though I couldn't leave that cave, the feeling that the Ten-thousand-year Cold Marrow gave me was just too comfortable. Later, I simply stopped looking for a way out and just kept crawling around the cave to eat the Cold Marrow. Whenever I found a large cluster, I would take a nap. Eventually, even I lost track of how long I slept until the first ring of golden patterns appeared on my body."
"For us Ice Silkworms, the golden patterns are extremely significant, symbolizing that my cultivation had reached the hundred-thousand-year level. In my memory, there had never been an Ice Silkworm in our line who reached a hundred thousand years of cultivation. I was the first! That's when I evolved into a Golden-Patterned Ice Silkworm. By then, I had enough strength to break through the ice and leave. What I didn't know was that becoming a hundred-thousand-year soul beast would bring great restrictions, making it difficult to further increase one's cultivation. Maybe it was my good luck, coupled with our Ice Silkworm family's weak combat power, that I miraculously didn't attract any divine retribution. Eh, well, I slept a lot and just became too lazy to leave. I decided to just continue sleeping and eating in the ice cave. As my cultivation grew, I was able to break through the ice to places I couldn't reach before, discovering even more exquisite Cold Marrow in the depths of the ice cave, which became my food."
"So, I ate then slept, slept then ate, and time simply passed by without me knowing it. Only the golden patterns on my body could mark the time of my existence."
"Finally, one day, I ate up all the Cold Marrow in the ice cave and directly burrowed out from the bottom to the ocean. I floated in the big ocean, drifting along the continent's edge to the south. It was during this process that I first encountered an enemy."
"By then, I already had nine golden patterns, making me a mighty soul beast of nine hundred thousand years. I thought I should be an invincible existence in this world. But..."
Speaking to this point, the Skydream Ice Silkworm seemed a bit embarrassed, "But it seems that apart from sleeping, I don't really know how to do anything else and wasn't very good at fighting. In the end, I had to rely on the vastness of my spiritual power to scare away that enemy. This finally raised my guard, and I tried to cultivate offensive abilities. But I soon realized that having cultivated for a long duration didn't necessarily mean having great strength. I was a soul beast of nine hundred thousand years. But my combat power was actually not even as good as some ten-thousand-year soul beasts. Those specialized in combat, the hundred-thousand-year soul beasts, were simply impossible for me to defeat. The outside world was truly too dangerous. However, I could no longer find my way back."
"The ocean was dangerous, so perhaps the land would be safer. Thus, I went onto land. But I found that the land wasn't peaceful either. Maybe it was because I absorbed too much Cold Marrow, my body had a unique scent that attracted the attention of all soul beasts. They would regard me as food."
"Lastly, I was captured by a powerful hundred-thousand-year soul beast in the Xingdou Forest. It didn't kill me immediately but brought me to the heart of the Xingdou Forest instead. From it, I learned that I possessed an immense amount of Origin Energy, and that any soul beast could become a hundred-thousand-year soul beast by absorbing and transforming my energy, while those already at that level could break free from the restrictions of their cultivation years. But because the power I had cultivated over a million years was so immense, it would take a long time to be absorbed, which was why it brought me back to its lair."
"However, that fellow underestimated just how tricky Brother could be. Although I wasn't very good at fighting, I could make my presence stronger. So, I attracted all the hundred-thousand-year soul beasts in the Xingdou Forest. Heh heh."
"That great brawl involved nearly all the soul beasts in the Xingdou Forest that were of ten thousand years and above. It was extremely brutal! I thought I had a chance to escape. But who would have thought, these cunning creatures stopped fighting when it was almost over and started negotiating. Brother ended up in tragedy. In the end, they decided to absorb my power together, seeing as my body had plenty of soul power. Then they trapped me in the center of the Xingdou Forest, forcing me to release my Origin Energy for them to absorb. The more powerful soul beasts were closer to me, and the more benefits they received. Those bastards treated me like food."
"Alas, unable to resist, I could only let them manipulate me. While being exploited by them, I thought about how to break free from their control. My soul power was very pure, enough for them to absorb for tens of thousands of years. After thousands of years of thinking and observing, I realized that to get out of their control, I had to do more than just escape; I also had to hide my aura. You humans gradually appeared in my line of sight. Several times, some incredibly powerful humans entered deep into the Xingdou Forest wanting to hunt those hundred-thousand-year soul beasts. Unfortunately, they met with tragedy. Thanks to my nourishment, the high-level soul beasts in the Xingdou Forest must be among the most powerful on the Douluo Continent. Although those humans had very powerful weapons, they still suffered great losses. But it also made me realize the advantages of you humans."
"I am a spiritual and ice dual-property soul beast. After much thought, I decided to try my hand at becoming a human's Soul Ring. That way, the human will definitely be very strong, and with my spiritual property, I can maintain my own consciousness and not vanish, becoming an unprecedented Wisdom Soul Ring in human history. Humph, when that time comes, I must take revenge and help that human kill all the scumbags who have bullied me. So I gave it a try. Who would have thought that my first attempt would fail? The guy I chose seemed to be some Titled Douluo among humans. He was pretty strong too, but what a waste, he actually burst under my pressure, and he didn't even get a glimpse of my true form, not being able to withstand the impact of my spiritual power. That's when I realized, it's not so easy to become my host. First of all, the host must have a spiritual attribute, and then they must have the capacity to bear my soul power. This made things much harder. So, I searched for thousands of years without success. My soul power was almost completely absorbed by those hundred-thousand-year soul beasts. I was on the verge of burning out."
"Heaven still looked after me, just when I had sunk into despair. The tenth golden pattern emerged on my body, and I finally became an unprecedented million-year soul beast. With the appearance of this tenth golden pattern, I finally had the power to contend against those battle-type hundred-thousand-year soul beasts and could also hide my aura. So I named myself Skydream Ice Silkworm, no longer just a Golden-Patterned Ice Silkworm. But there's no way I could defeat so many hundred-thousand-year soul beasts, and besides, the Origin Energy in my body had also been almost entirely absorbed by them, leaving only my two main properties which were the best nourishment for them. I couldn't take my revenge myself. So I found an opportunity and finally managed to escape underground by concealing my aura with the power I gained after my breakthrough."
"Sigh—" Skydream Ice Silkworm lamented, "Sadly, I'm still a tragedy. The breakthrough to a million years turned out to be a double-edged sword. It allowed me to break away from their control, but my lifespan had come to an end due to the unexpected divine punishment. If I can't find another way to survive, I will soon succumb to life exhaustion and die. At this time, I met you, kid. Though you're pathetically weak, I had no other choice! At least you have a spiritual attribute. So, I had no choice but to reluctantly fuse with you. Anyway, those bastards won't be able to get their hands on my most precious things."
Listening to Skydream Ice Silkworm's story, Huo Yuhao had already forgotten his fear, and he indignantly exclaimed, "They are too despicable, how could they do that? They actually imprisoned you for nearly ten thousand years."
With a shared hatred, Skydream Ice Silkworm responded, "Isn't that the case? Even though I look a bit cuter, a bit handsomer, and am a bit stronger, they shouldn't have treated me as food! Now it's all good, I finally got away without letting them take my body. Huo Yuhao, though you're a bit young and lacking in abilities, at least you're somewhat innocent. I'll just consider it a nurturing plan, and when you grow stronger, you must avenge me! They evolved by absorbing my soul power, right? Turn them all into Soul Rings and soul bones, humph!"
"Okay, when I grow up I'll definitely help you take revenge," Huo Yuhao agreed without hesitation. The relationship between human and beast grew quickly through this rather bizarre yet magical tale.
In fact, although Skydream Ice Silkworm had lived for a million years, the wisdom it had, despite not being inferior to humans, was still limited to only a few soul beasts. How could it know about the wickedness of human hearts? If it were humans in its situation, they definitely wouldn't reveal their stories so easily. Choosing Huo Yuhao, a child who was also a blank slate, was actually its fortune.
"Brother Heavenly Dream, I still don't quite understand something. You're so strong, and to become my Soul Ring you have to seal your own power, what's the deal with that? Can you still grant me soul skills?" Now that his fear was gone, Huo Yuhao's heart was filled with even more curiosity.
Skydream Ice Silkworm chuckled and said, "I naturally have a way. After pondering for so many years, I've already made proper arrangements. After the experience of bursting a human that one time, I understood that everything must prioritize your safety. I have no way out now. If you die, it means I'm finished too. My original soul power has been almost completely absorbed by the soul beasts of Xingdou Forest. Otherwise, even if I sealed my own power, you still wouldn't be able to bear it. What I've merged into you is more of my origin power and spiritual power. You see these ten light orbs? They are the ten-layered seals I set. From another angle, they can also be considered the power of your first Soul Ring that I'm granting you. It's just that you can't use it yet."
"That is to say, your first Soul Ring is on the level of a million-year Soul Ring, but it doesn't have the might of a million-year Soul Ring right now. However, as your cultivation progresses, the power I sealed inside you will gradually unseal, enhancing the power of your Soul Ring. It can even enhance the might of other Soul Rings you obtain in the future. After all, the power I've accumulated over a million years is too vast for you."
Huo Yuhao blinked and said, "I still don't quite understand."
Skydream Ice Silkworm replied impatiently, "Dummy. I'll put it in simpler terms: your body right now, with the first Soul Ring, can only bear the Soul Ring of a four-hundred-year soul beast. So the actual might of your first Soul Ring is four hundred years. When you make a breakthrough later and can bear the Soul Ring of a thousand-year soul beast, this first Soul Ring will become a thousand years. The might of your first Soul Ring improves as your body's capacity to bear it does. In other words, your first Soul Ring can evolve at any time, and even the other Soul Rings you obtain later will do the same. Of course, there's a limit to the evolutionary power I can grant you. The stronger the other Soul Rings you obtain, the more of my power you save. With the power I've sealed in you, you can have up to ten Soul Rings reaching the hundred-thousand-year level."
"Ah? That many? Don't we Soul Masters only have at most nine Soul Rings?" Huo Yuhao asked in surprise.
The Skydream Ice Silkworm snorted coldly, arrogantly saying, "That's for ordinary people. With Brother's fusion, you're no longer an ordinary person. A single Martial Soul can indeed only absorb nine Soul Rings. But you are no longer a single Martial Soul. Killing a hundred-thousand-year soul beast will inevitably grant you a soul bone and a hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring with two soul skills. You should know this, right?"
Huo Yuhao nodded.
The Skydream Ice Silkworm continued, "As for a million-year Soul Ring, it is unprecedented, the very first Wisdom Soul Ring, so naturally it must be much stronger than them. The first Soul Ring that I have incarnated into can evolve infinitely according to the condition of your body, and it will even grant you four soul skills. However, I don't have a soul bone for you, but I can give you an additional Martial Soul."
Although Huo Yuhao had already guessed that the million-year Soul Ring would have a significant effect on him, he did not expect it to be so immense. A soul ring that could evolve indefinitely was already surprisingly delightful to him. But there was an even greater surprise to come. Four soul skills plus one Martial Soul, what did that mean?
The four soul skills, since they were all brought by the first soul ring, were undoubtedly going to evolve along with the evolution of the first Soul Ring. They were abilities that could be continuously used! And to add another Martial Soul was nothing short of a miracle. It was like transforming him - who only had the Spiritual Eyes Martial Soul - into a genius powerhouse with Twin Martial Souls. The additional Martial Soul could carry at least nine Soul Rings, which means nine more soul skills. How could such an enhancement compare with a hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring? Although he was still very weak after receiving these boosts and needed to improve bit by bit, it undoubtedly opened a door to the heavens for him, giving Huo Yuhao, who was originally of mediocre aptitude, a future with unlimited possibilities.
"The Martial Soul I bestow upon you is ice, but it is currently soulless ice," said the Skydream Ice Silkworm, pulling Huo Yuhao back from his excitement.
"Soulless ice? What is that?" Huo Yuhao asked, puzzled.
The Skydream Ice Silkworm explained, "That is to say, the Martial Soul I bestow upon you currently has only the ice property, but no form. It will only take shape when you absorb your first ice property Soul Ring. Depending on which soul beast you absorb your Soul Ring from, that will determine what your second Martial Soul will be. In other words, your second Martial Soul will definitely be a Beast Martial Soul. You don't need to worry about this; I have already thought it out for you. But your current cultivation isn't sufficient. When you're stronger, I will take you to acquire the first Soul Ring of the ice property. Now you understand why I said the power I can augment your Soul Rings with is not enough. That's why you need to be extremely careful with your choices of Soul Rings in the future and listen to my advice."
"Okay," Huo Yuhao agreed excitedly, "What are my four soul skills, then?"
"That's something you need to comprehend on your own. The things you realize by yourself are always clearer than what I could tell you directly. But don't get too excited just yet. True, I have provided you with four soul skills, and they are all of a spiritual attribute. The power I've sealed within you is also quite tremendous. However, there are a few things you have to remember. First, the power I've sealed in you can only help you improve the age of your Soul Rings, that is, the power of your soul skills, when you reach the appropriate level of cultivation. It cannot help improve the Soul Power that you cultivate yourself. Second, the four soul skills I've given you are almost all auxiliary due to my own reasons; they don't have much offensive capability. So you are still very weak now, and you have a long way to go if you want to become strong. Understand?"
"I understand. Mom taught me that no one can reach the sky in one step, and only by working diligently and hard one step at a time do I stand a chance to rise above the common crowd. Brother Skydream, rest assured, I will definitely work hard."
"That's good. However, your aptitude is really somewhat lacking. Sigh... When the opportunity arises, we'll have to find some heavenly treasures for you to consume. Your Spiritual Eyes Martial Soul has mutated, and while it has potential, it has also caused some significant effects on the function of your body since your childhood. Your meridians are narrow and blocked, making cultivation somewhat difficult. Take it slowly; this is not something to be rushed. Oh, right, there's something else I must tell you."
"Do you see that grey sphere up there?"
Huo Yuhao replied, "I see it. Is that also your power?"
"No, I don't know what that is. It appeared suddenly when I fused with your body, seemingly attracted by my spiritual power. That grey sphere is a wisp of soul, and it seems not to belong to this world. I have no idea where it comes from. However, even though this wisp of soul is weak, its grade is extremely high, and I can do nothing about it. But I can sense that it has no malice. It seems to be in a deep slumber now. It might not awake in your lifetime, but there's also the possibility that it waking could bring some trouble. Don't worry, though. If it doesn't move, let it be; and if it ever does anything harmful to you, I can protect you with no problem."
"Alright, it's time for you to go out. Those two humans have been waiting patiently for you outside, and they mean no harm to you."
"Two humans?" Huo Yuhao was still surprised when suddenly everything in front of him blurred, and he felt as if he was being sucked into a massive vortex, plunging into darkness.
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"Why hasn't he woken up yet!" Tang Ya slapped Huo Yuhao's face gently and looked at Bei Bei beside her with a questioning gaze.
Bei Bei smiled warmly and said, "His vital energy is very stable, his body's Soul Power is also normal and quite vigorous. If I'm not mistaken, this should be a sign that he just broke through as a Soul Scholar and entered the Soul Master level. His body needs to integrate this power and acclimate to the upgraded Soul Power, which naturally takes some time. Too bad, it's just a 10-year Wind Baboon."
Tang Ya snorted, saying, "What's there to pity? It's normal for the first Soul Ring to be weaker. It's already quite good that he was able to kill a Wind Baboon by himself."
Bei Bei chuckled and said, "To win a woman's heart, it indeed seems that one must first win over her stomach. Not to mention someone like you whose heart and stomach are connected."
Tang Ya's cheeks flushed slightly as she retorted, "Pish, it's you whose heart and stomach are connected. Don't forget your manners, and remember, I'm still your teacher."
Bei Bei did not refute, but simply looked at her with a gentle smile.
"Hmm..." A light hum came from Huo Yuhao's mouth as he slowly opened his bleary eyes.
"Little Yuhao, you've finally awakened, you had me worried to death," Tang Ya said, overjoyed at the sight of Huo Yuhao opening his eyes.
Huo Yuhao felt some confusion in his mind, settled his thoughts, and then became clear-headed. The memory of his previous conversation with the Skydream Ice Silkworm was vivid, and he couldn't help talking to himself unconsciously, "Am I really not dreaming?"
Tang Ya giggled, pinched his arm, and Huo Yuhao instantly winced with pain, "Sister Xiao Ya, what are you doing?"
Tang Ya smiled and said, "I'm helping you to check whether you are dreaming or not! How do you feel? More awake? You really are brave, daring to go to the Xingdou Forest alone."
Huo Yuhao felt a bit embarrassed as he scratched his head. After encountering the Wind Baboon, he really realized his own weakness and recklessness. However, he was soon driven out of his embarrassment by an urgent mood. He jumped up from the ground and stimulated the soul power within his body.
Suddenly, something that surprised Huo Yuhao immensely occurred.
The soul power in his body, which had reached a bottleneck, underwent a qualitative change, and even his physical strength seemed to have increased. Smooth soul power surged out, and the spirit eyes saw everything more clearly. Moreover, many instinctual imprints appeared in his mind—skills, indeed four skills! Brother Heavenly Dream really did exist, and I wasn't dreaming; all of this is real, I actually obtained a million-year Soul Ring!
Only at this moment did Huo Yuhao dare to believe that everything that had happened was real. Joy gushed from his heart uncontrollably, and he couldn't help shouting, "I've succeeded——"
Bei Bei and Tang Ya saw a luminous white Soul Ring rise from under Huo Yuhao's feet, slowly ascending, reaching his head, and then pulsing gently downwards. It was the first soul ring.
Bei Bei subconsciously thought, as expected, a 10-year soul ring. But he was slightly puzzled why the white color of Huo Yuhao's 10-year Soul Ring looked crystal clear and slightly different from a regular 10-year Soul Ring. Could it be because the Wind Baboon had a higher cultivation? Little did he know that a million-year Soul Ring was also white.
Not only had the Soul Ring changed, but Huo Yuhao's eyes had changed as well. A pale golden luster appeared over his deep blue eyes, and both Bei Bei and Tang Ya could feel the fluctuations of soul power in his eyes and a spiritual fluctuation that caused them to be momentarily dazed.
The immense spiritual power emitted by the Skydream Ice Silkworm had temporarily rendered them incapable of thought, but given the vast difference in strength between them and the Skydream Ice Silkworm, they hadn't noticed. But right now, with Huo Yuhao so close, the spiritual fluctuation emanating from his eyes took them by surprise.
"A spiritual martial soul? And one that's merged with the Wind Baboon as the first soul ring?" The usually calm Bei Bei couldn't help his expression change. According to the soul master theory he knew, this seemed impossible! Yet, the reality was right before his eyes.
The pale golden light quickly disappeared from Huo Yuhao's eyes, and he too came back to his senses, excitedly jumping, "Success, I really succeeded, I am a Soul Master now."
Bei Bei and Tang Ya exchanged glances, both able to see the shock in the other's eyes. Tang Ya couldn't help but ask, "Little Yuhao, is your Martial Soul of the spiritual attribute? I just felt a strong spiritual fluctuation."
Huo Yuhao then realized and said somewhat sheepishly, "Yes! My Martial Soul is Spiritual Eyes. A kind of mutant Martial Soul, with a spiritual attribute."
Tang Ya's eyes lit up, "Spiritual Eyes? A self martial soul? Nice."
Bei Bei also realized something and nodded, "I really didn't expect it. It's a pity we were a step too late. Otherwise, we should have helped Little Brother Huo find a better soul beast to merge with."
Huo Yuhao had by now recovered from his excitement. Although he was young, his early experiences had made him somewhat wary, and he immediately guessed that Bei Bei and Tang Ya must have taken the first Soul Ring he had just absorbed for the Wind Baboon. While he didn't understand why a million-year Soul Ring was also white, it was undoubtedly the best cover he could have at the moment, and naturally, he wasn't going to explain anything.
"Big Brother Bei, Sister Xiao Ya, did you come after me? Is there something wrong?" Huo Yuhao tested.
Tang Ya said with a pout, "Originally, we only guessed that you were planning to enter Xingdou Forest by yourself. Unexpectedly, it was true; you're too daring. Don't you know that Xingdou Forest is known as the Human Forbidden Area? Even some soul masters with extremely high cultivation don't dare to go deep inside. Little guys like you need to be accompanied by a teacher to move around near the Xingdou Forest. We came after you to protect you, you know. Both Bei Bei and I are Soul Masters. But you're really lucky; although your first Soul Ring isn't very strong, at least you haven't been hurt."
Hearing her words, a deep warmth surged in Huo Yuhao's young heart. He was young, but he had seen much of the coldness of the world. He could see the sincerity in Tang Ya's eyes when she spoke, and he knew it wasn't feigned.
"Sister Tang Ya, I..." Huo Yuhao almost blurted out something about the Skydream Ice Silkworm in a moment of impulsiveness. But just then, a cough echoed in his mind, and a burst of cool air hit him, causing him to swallow the rest of his sentence.
Tang Ya chuckled and said, "Look at how silly you are. Alright, I won't tease you anymore. Little Yuhao, now that you've obtained a Soul Ring, what are your plans next?"
Huo Yuhao was taken aback by her question. Indeed, what were his plans? Before arriving at the Xingdou Forest, his persistent goal had always been to become a Soul Master and acquire his very own first Soul Ring. The difference between a Soul Master and a Soul Scholar was like heaven and earth! Becoming a Soul Master meant stepping through a new doorway, after which the world would be full of endless possibilities. But in truth, he hadn't given much thought to what would come next. After all, he was only eleven years old and this was his first time away from home.
Seeing the look of bewilderment in his eyes, Tang Ya secretly rejoiced and made a signal to Bei Bei.
Bei Bei nodded at her and asked, "Little Brother Huo, do you have any family left?"
Huo Yuhao's gaze momentarily stiffened, then he resolutely shook his head, "There's no one left, just me on my own."
Tang Ya was overjoyed and blurted out, "That's really wonderful."
Huo Yuhao was stunned, while Bei Bei looked speechless, gently knocking on Tang Ya's head, "What are you talking about?"
Tang Ya realized her lapse and glared at Bei Bei, "I didn't mean it that way. Little Yuhao, since you don't have any particular plans, why not join our sect?"
"Sect?" Huo Yuhao had heard about sects during his time in the Duke's Mansion. In the Douluo Continent, sects wielded great power, especially the soul master sects with a long history. In some ways, the Duke's Mansion itself could be considered a grand sect.
Tang Ya nodded seriously and said, "Yes, a sect. Our sect was once the number one on the continent. You won't regret joining us. Moreover, the Tang Sect ultimate techniques are very suitable for your cultivation. You're all alone at such a young age. By joining the sect, everyone can take care of each other, which is better than you adventuring out alone. After all, luck won't always be with you, and what if something happens during your private endeavors?"
Huo Yuhao subconsciously asked, "Sister Tang Ya, what's the name of your sect?"
Tang Ya solemnly answered, "Tang Sect. It was once the foremost sect on the continent."
Upon hearing the words 'Tang Sect,' Huo Yuhao's body involuntarily shuddered. Although the Tang Sect was in decline, its status in the history of the Douluo Continent was unrivalled by any other sect.
When he was very young, his mother used to tell him legends about the Tang Sect. Founded ten thousand years ago, the Tang Sect was one of the oldest sects in history. Legend has it that the first Sect Master of Tang Sect, Tang San, had changed the entire continent's landscape and laid the foundation for the future development of soul masters. Back then, the Tang Sect was indeed the undisputed number one sect on the continent. Moreover, according to legends, Tang San even broke through the highest realm of a Soul Master, becoming a Titled Douluo and achieving an existence on another level, immortal ever after. But no one knew what ultimately became of him.
Thousands of years have passed, and the legend of Tang Sect continues, but the sect itself has faded from the historical stage, with few knowing of its remaining descendants. Even some of the legends of the Tang Sect were no longer detailed. Yet, some say if it were not for Tang San's groundwork laid for the soul masters of the Douluo Continent ten thousand years ago, the continent might not have triumphed over the powerhouses of Sun Moon Land when it collided four thousand years ago, resulting in the unification of the two continents.
"Little Brother Huo, have you heard of Tang Sect?" Bei Bei asked.
Huo Yuhao nodded, "I've heard some legends about the Tang Sect. But I just didn't know where it was located."
Tang Ya's eyes suddenly reddened, "The Tang Sect doesn't have a mansion anymore, our foundation was taken from us. Currently, there's only me and Bei Bei left in the sect. I am the current Sect Master, and Bei Bei is my founding disciple."
"What?" Huo Yuhao was surprised as he looked at them. Judging by age, Tang Ya wasn't much older than Bei Bei, and from their conversation, it was impossible to tell that they were actually a master and disciple pair.
Bei Bei cleared his throat and said, "You see the situation, Little Brother Huo. Now, Tang Sect is just me and Xiao Ya. But we will definitely work hard to restore the Tang Sect's glory. If you are willing, you are welcome to join. There's one thing Tang Ya didn't get wrong—there is a technique in the Tang Sect that would be very suitable for your cultivation. It will greatly benefit your future development."
After hesitating for a moment, Huo Yuhao asked, "What would I have to do after joining the Tang Sect?"
Tang Ya answered, "You need to continuously increase your cultivation and become stronger. When the sect needs it, you need to contribute. I won't boast or deceive you; our Tang Sect has indeed declined, but the cultivation techniques are still there. Additionally, Tang Sect was once the number one sect on the continent, and it still has certain privileges. You've probably heard of Shrek Academy, the number one academy on the continent. Shrek Academy has a very strict admission policy for students. However, they are willing to grant our Tang Sect one exemption slot each year. Bei Bei and I have already joined Shrek Academy. This year there happens to be one slot available, and if you're willing to join our Tang Sect, it will be yours. As for whether you can stay at Shrek Academy, it will depend on your own hard work. That's all I can offer you, but, Little Yuhao, I have one request—if you join Tang Sect, you are to be with Tang Sect for life. If one day you decide to leave, you will have to return all of the Tang Sect's ultimate techniques."
Tang Sect, Tang Sect. Huo Yuhao's eyes gradually brightened, and he looked earnestly at Tang Ya, "Sister Tang Ya, I promise you, I am willing to join the Tang Sect."
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Bei Bei looked at him with a hint of surprise, "Little Brother Huo, you must think this through. Joining the sect is no small matter. Although the Tang Sect has declined, it has once been the number one sect in the world. If you regret it in the future and want to betray the sect, neither Tang Ya nor I will let you off easily."
Huo Yuhao nodded, "Big Brother Bei, I have thought it over. I have no family left, and I'm still young. It was only on this trip to Xingdou Forest that I realized how dangerous the outside world can be. I want to stand out and become a powerful Soul Master, and joining the Tang Sect is undoubtedly a shortcut to that end. Not only can I enter Shrek Academy, but I can also receive guidance from you. Moreover, I trust you. You were willing to disclose all the difficulties facing the Tang Sect, and I can feel your sincerity towards me. I am willing to work with you to create a glorious future for the Tang Sect."
"Good, very well said," Tang Ya said excitedly as she hugged Huo Yuhao.
Bei Bei also nodded slightly at him. Just as he felt, Huo Yuhao was far more mature than his peers. Although he had gained his first soul ring after the age of ten, he could become accomplished through effort. Moreover, he was a rare possessor of a Spirit Martial Soul. It seemed the Tang Sect had caught a lucky break.
The faint fragrance from Tang Ya made Huo Yuhao's face turn red, and he stood there without daring to move, standing obediently in place.
It was Bei Bei who broke the awkwardness, "Teacher Xiao Ya."
Tang Ya then let go of Huo Yuhao, looking at him with a smile. She looked more than satisfied. Of course, she would never admit that her initial desire to have Huo Yuhao join the Tang Sect was because of the deliciously grilled fish he made…
"Little Yuhao, time to take me as your teacher. Our Tang Sect is small, so we don't have many formalities. You just need to kowtow once and address me as 'Teacher', and from then on, you'll be part of the Tang Sect," Tang Ya said seriously.
Huo Yuhao nodded, and with a plop, he knelt in front of Tang Ya, "Disciple Huo Yuhao pays respect to Teacher."
Tang Ya stood still, letting him bow three times before helping him up.
"Very good, Yuhao, from now on, you are my second disciple. Meet your elder brother," she said while pointing at Bei Bei beside her.
"I pay my respects to elder brother," Huo Yuhao bowed again to Bei Bei.
Bei Bei gave a slight smile, saying, "Little junior brother, don't be too formal. From now on, we're family."
Tang Ya looked relieved and said, "Yuhao, from now on, you should call me Teacher Xiao Ya like Bei Bei does, but don't follow him in being too casual. Understand?"
"Yes, Teacher." After becoming a disciple, Huo Yuhao naturally acted more reserved, but the emptiness in his heart also stabilized a lot. Joining the Tang Sect had given him a sense of security that he had not felt for a long time.
Xiao Ya flipped her hand, seemingly producing a book from nowhere, and handed it to Huo Yuhao, "Little Yuhao, this is a copy of 'Mystic Sky Records,' which contains the ultimate techniques of our Tang Sect. Among them, the Mystic Sky Method is fundamental, and meditation upon it will definitely speed up your cultivation. You are just starting, so switching to Mystic Sky Method won't affect you in any negative way. Bei Bei and I will guide your cultivation later on. Apart from the Mystic Sky Method, 'Mystic Sky Records' also includes five ultimate techniques, which are: Mystic Jade Hands to practice hands, Purple Demon Eyes to practice the eyes, capturing technique of Controlling Crane and Capturing Dragon, lightness technique of Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, and the method of Hidden Weapons Hundred Solutions for hidden weapon use. Our Tang Sect is most famous for hidden weapons, but you must build a solid foundation before starting that cultivation. What you need to do now is to start practicing the first five techniques, and later I'll teach you about hidden weapons."
"I mentioned earlier that there was one Tang Sect ultimate technique that is particularly well-suited to you, and that's the Purple Demon Eyes. Purple Demon Eyes is a method to practice the eyes. When cultivated to a certain level, it can unleash a very powerful attack. Your Martial Soul is your eyes, so there should be nothing more suitable for you than this technique. You must practice it diligently," she added.
Receiving the 'Mystic Sky Records' from Xiao Ya, Huo Yuhao carefully tucked it into his chest, "Thank you, Teacher. I will definitely work hard at my cultivation."
Bei Bei pressed a button on his own belt, revealing a black belt inlaid with round white jade pieces.
"Little junior brother, this belt, modeled after the Soul Guidance Device 'Twenty-four Bridge Moonlit Night' possessed by our Tang Sect ancestor Tang San, is my gift to you as a welcoming present. With it, carrying certain items will become much more convenient," while speaking, Bei Bei fastened the 'Twenty-four Bridge Moonlit Night' belt around Huo Yuhao's waist and explained how to use it. It turned out that the twenty-four jade pieces on the belt each had a half-meter cubed space to store various items. They could be manipulated with soul power, making them quite precious Soul Guidance Devices.
Yuhao wasn't particularly gifted physically, but he was extremely intelligent. After a few tries, he was able to easily control the 'Twenty-four Bridge Moonlit Night'. However, manipulating it consumed a not-insignificant portion of his already meager soul power.
"Little Yuhao, your elder brother and I came out to hunt soul beasts to increase our soul rings. You just follow us for now. After I've completed the hunt, I'll take you back to Shrek Academy," Tang Ya said.
"Yes, Teacher," Huo Yuhao hurriedly replied respectfully.
Tang Ya chuckled, "Although you've become a disciple, you don't need to be so tense. With just the three of us in the Tang Sect, what's the fun in being too stiff?"
Bei Bei said with a touch of annoyance, "With a teacher like you, it'd be weird if the disciple could be reserved. The sky is getting dark; we should hurry on our way. Let's hope we get lucky and find a suitable soul beast to hunt on the outskirts of Xingdou Forest."
"Mhm," Tang Ya nodded and said, "Let's set off."
Tang Ya led the way while Bei Bei held Huo Yuhao's hand from behind, and the three of them sped up towards Xingdou Forest.
Huo Yuhao could clearly feel his cultivation improving, especially his physical condition, which made it much easier for him to travel. But compared to Tang Ya and Bei Bei, there was still a significant gap in speed. A gentle soul power came from Bei Bei's hand, almost carrying him as they ran, so Huo Yuhao hardly needed to expend any effort.
As they walked, Bei Bei said to Huo Yuhao, "Little junior brother, our Tang Sect's Mystic Sky Method is one of the best cultivation methods on the continent. If you practice diligently, you will definitely reap rewards. Let me tell you the intricacies of how to operate Mystic Sky Method. Make sure to remember them."
"Okay." Huo Yuhao nodded, listening intently to Bei Bei's explanation.
Not only was Bei Bei elegant in appearance, but he also had a very mild and meticulous temperament. When explaining the Mystic Sky Method's cultivation technique to Huo Yuhao, he patiently detailed every aspect. Whenever Huo Yuhao didn't understand something, Bei Bei could explain it in a way that was both straightforward and easy to grasp. Huo Yuhao quickly became immersed in the extraordinary cultivation method.
Tang Ya, walking in front, couldn't help but stick out her tongue, because she was absolutely certain that if it were her explaining to Huo Yuhao, she definitely wouldn't have been as methodical as Bei Bei. She really was an unqualified Sect Master of the Tang Sect.
With Bei Bei explaining and Huo Yuhao listening, time had unknowingly passed, and nearly two hours had gone by.
The main road had disappeared, and they were surrounded by dense woods. The air became fresher, yet a somber aura faintly emanated from deep within the forest.
"The basic method of cultivation is like this, but you'll have to try it yourself and slowly figure it out. If there's anything you don't understand, just come and ask me," Bei Bei said to Huo Yuhao.
"Thank you, Big Brother Bei." Huo Yuhao's respect for Bei Bei continued to rise with his explanation, naturally leading him to behave more respectfully.
Just then, Xiao Ya, who was walking ahead, suddenly huffed coldly. Her steps became elusive as her body flickered and she pounced towards a large tree to the left. Huo Yuhao barely caught glimpses of cold light flashing by, and one of the Wind Baboons that had almost killed him before fell from the treetop.
Xiao Ya said irritably, "These Wind Baboons are the most annoying, always launching attacks and preferring to ambush."
Huo Yuhao, who had not used his Spirit Eyes just now, didn't see how Xiao Ya had made her move, "Teacher Xiao Ya, was that a soul skill you used just now?"
Xiao Ya replied with some pride, "It wasn't a soul skill, but a combination of our Tang Sect's Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track and hidden weapons. Impressive, huh? Practice well, and you'll be able to do it too in the future."
"Xiao Ya, be careful." Bei Bei's expression suddenly changed. He violently raised his right hand, making a clawing gesture towards Tang Ya. They were obviously accustomed to cooperating. Xiao Ya tapped the ground with the tip of her foot, her body floating up as if weightless, being pulled over by the pulling force in Bei Bei's hand.
A dark shadow instantly landed with a soft "puff" sound. Right after, a thick sweet scent assailed their senses.
Huo Yuhao felt dizzy for a moment, but then a cold current surged from within his body, sealing his mouth and nose. A wisp of cold fog was faintly expelled from his mouth and nose, expelling the sweet poison he had inhaled back into the air.
Ice property, my second Martial Soul? Huo Yuhao immediately thought of the origin of the cold current. However, he clearly hadn't been the one controlling it just now.
As he marveled at the effect of his second Martial Soul, Xiao Ya had already been pulled close by the pulling force in Bei Bei's palm. She pushed down on Bei Bei's shoulder with her right hand, coiled her body, and flipped over to land behind him.
Two rings rose from under Tang Ya's feet, the bright yellow pulsing up and down. Both of her soul rings were actually at the Centennial level.
Streaks of blue vines rapidly unfurled from Tang Ya's body in that instant. One of them wound around Huo Yuhao's waist while many more spread far and wide into the distance.
In comparison to Tang Ya, it was the sight of Bei Bei that truly shocked Huo Yuhao.
All this time, in his mind, this Big Brother Bei had always been gentle and refined. Bei Bei, standing next to Tang Ya, was always accompanied by a mild smile, giving off an approachable vibe. But now, he had become entirely different.
As Xiao Ya soared over his head, a dazzling blue light shone from Bei Bei's forehead. The light spread instantaneously, covering his entire body from his brow to his feet. Streams of blue-purple lightning, like tiny snakes, erupted and swirled around his body. At a glance, Bei Bei's changes didn't seem to be major, except for a blue lightning mark on his forehead and the transformations of his body due to the Martial Soul attachment.
Yet, it was this sole transformation that gave Huo Yuhao a whole new understanding of Soul Masters.
The change was in his right arm. The sleeve on his right side had burst into ashes due to the arm's swelling, and the arm had grown about six inches longer. The entire arm was very thick and covered in blue-purple scales. His hand became claw-like, sheathed in the same scales. Each joint on the hand became extremely bulky. Blue-purple lightning, coiling around him, constantly converged and flitted across his arm. The three soul rings of two yellow and one purple didn't circle his body like those of other Soul Masters; instead, they revolved around the specially mutated arm.
Three rings, Soul Venerable level - Huo Yuhao was stunned to discover that Big Brother Bei, who was only four to five years older than himself, was already a Soul Venerable above level 30. Moreover, his soul rings were of the highest combination: two Centennial and one Millennium soul rings.
In the hierarchy of soul rings, white stands for 10 years, yellow for a hundred years, purple for a thousand years, and the higher black represents ten-thousand years. A hundred-thousand-year soul beast, like the one that had once persecuted the Skydream Ice Silkworm, would have a red soul ring if it transformed.
Huo Yuhao had previously inquired about it; both Bei Bei and Tang Ya were fifteen, with Bei Bei being slightly older by months. To reach the Soul Venerable level at such an age with three soul rings of this caliber was more than enough to describe Bei Bei as a prodigy. By cultivation level, he was already far beyond Teacher Tang Ya, a Grand Soul Master above level 20.
"Quack, quack—" Amidst the strange cries, the shadow that had landed on the ground bounced up, lunging straight at Bei Bei.
Bei Bei let out a cold snort, a layer of purple glint appearing in his eyes. His bulky right arm swung horizontally, casting a dense net of electricity in the air, blocking the path of the shadow.
"Crack—" Amid thunderous roars, the shadow ricocheted back, and Bei Bei staggered three or four steps backwards, his expression slightly changing, clearly the strength of his opponent had exceeded his expectations.
"It's a Datura snake. Wow, Millennium level, perfect. Bei Bei, I want this one," Tang Ya said, her voice high with delight rather than fear.
Huo Yuhao could now see what had attacked them more clearly. It was a large snake over three meters long with a peachy red body and a small raised section on its forehead shaped like a flower.
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Bei Bei clearly did not share Tang Ya's excitement; his face was solemn. Although he was already at the level of a Soul Venerable, facing a thousand-year soul beast still did not assure him an easy victory, and this was only because his Beast Martial Soul was strong enough. If it were an ordinary Soul Venerable-level Soul Master facing a thousand-year soul beast, the only option might be to turn tail and run.
"Xiao Ya, protect Yuhao well," Bei Bei shouted lowly, and at the same time, the first soul ring on his right arm shone brightly. Under the intense fluctuation of soul power, a blue-violet lightning dragon claw with a diameter of about one foot was rapidly conjured and shot out towards the Datura snake.
Thunder Dragon Claw, Bei Bei's first soul skill.
The Datura snake was extremely cunning. Having been coiled on the ground just before, the moment Bei Bei launched his attack, it suddenly leaped up into the air. Its long tail whipped violently through the air and instantly turned into a streak of pink light, lunging towards Bei Bei.
Bei Bei did not retreat but advanced instead, swiftly ducking his body and stepping on the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, flashing quickly. The Thunder Dragon Claw he had previously launched in the air unexpectedly curved, chasing the Datura snake from behind. At the same time, the second soul ring on his right arm lit up as well, with countless snake-like lightning bolts intensifying to form a net of lightning arrows in the air, creating a Thunder Net that enveloped the Datura snake from above.
The previous Thunder Dragon Claw was just to get the Datura snake moving, while the net formed by the second soul skill, Thunderous Rage, was the real trap. As long as the snake was covered by the electric net, the Thunder Dragon Claw coming from behind would, even if not seriously wounding the Datura snake, at least give him the upper hand.
However, the strength of a thousand-year soul beast was not so simple to deal with. Just as the electric net was about to close, a cluster of pink fog sprayed from the mouth of the Datura snake, emitting an aroma ten times more potent than before and spreading in all directions.
Tang Ya quickly retreated with Huo Yuhao, afraid of even the slightest contamination, and for the first time, a look of concern appeared on her pretty face.
The lightning arrows created by Thunderous Rage were doused by the pink toxic fog as if splashed with water. While their power remained, they dissolved into a myriad of small fragments in an instant.
The Datura snake showed its staunchness, stiffening its body in mid-air and crashing head-on into the electric net. It miraculously opened a gap in Thunderous Rage and, while flying out, flicked its tail. The tip shone with a bright pink light, striking the oncoming Thunder Dragon Claw and shattering Bei Bei's first soul skill.
However, Bei Bei's attacks were not completely ineffective. As one of the strongest Beast Martial Souls, his attacking power was among the very top of his peers. Although the Datura snake was formidable and had broken through two thunderous soul skills, a fine layer of electric light appeared on its body, preventing it from continuing its attack upon landing.
Bei Bei did not pursue either, as the pink poison fog spread through the air, and he dared not touch it in the least. As he quickly retreated, he produced a porcelain bottle from his hand, took an elixir for himself, and then threw the bottle towards Tang Ya.
Tang Ya caught the porcelain bottle, poured out two elixirs, ate one herself, and put the other into Huo Yuhao's mouth.
"Bei Bei, let me help you," Tang Ya said while taking the medicine.
Bei Bei shook his head and said, "This guy is tough; we might need to prepare for a drawn-out battle. There might be other soul beasts around. You focus on protecting us; I'll deal with it myself. Also, keep Yuhao safe."
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This was already the second time Bei Bei reminded Tang Ya to take good care of Huo Yuhao. Huo Yuhao felt a warm current surge through his heart. Aside from his mother, it was the first time someone had treated him so well, and he couldn't help but become excited.
I must help Big Brother. I am not a useless person.
Huo Yuhao quickly stimulated his Soul Power and channeled it into his spirit eyes. The soul skill he had just acquired flashed in his mind for the first time.
In his deep blue eyes, a faint golden glow emerged once more, and a white Soul Ring rose from beneath his feet.
On the surface, there were no other signs of change, but in the next moment, both Bei Bei and Tang Ya shuddered, their eyes showing shock.
Under their gaze, it seemed as if time had slowed down. Everything around them became extremely clear, and a massive amount of information appeared in their minds wherever their sight fell. When Bei Bei focused on the Datura snake, the distance between him and the snake and even the strength changes in each muscle on the snake's body appeared in his mind. All the minute details were clearly presented in the depths of his mind.
Not only that, but within a thirty-meter radius, there was no need to use their eyes to see, as all the scenery presented itself in three dimensions within their minds. Any slight change in the surroundings was immediately reflected in their brains.
Is this...
Both Bei Bei and Tang Ya immediately thought of Huo Yuhao. Was this Huo Yuhao's first Soul Skill? How could it be so miraculous? With this detection assistance, dealing with any enemy would be much easier. Especially against soul beasts like the Datura snake, which were adept at speed, it allowed them to anticipate the enemy and act first. For Bei Bei, who had sufficient attack power, no assistance could be more effective than this.
A skill provided by a 10-year Soul Ring was so powerful, and the auxiliary capability was so exceptional—it really lived up to the rarity of a spiritual mutant attribute!
Huo Yuhao naturally didn't know that Bei Bei and Tang Ya attributed the magic he showed to his mutant Martial Soul. In reality, what he was using was not one skill, but two.
The million-year Soul Ring came with the first soul skill, Spiritual Detection, along with the second soul skill, Spirit Share.
Both skills were of the auxiliary type, and it was Huo Yuhao's first time using them. Although he had not fully comprehended the mysteries of these two soul skills, they still played a tremendous role.
With his current physical strength, the power of the soul skill provided by the Skydream Ice Silkworm's Soul Ring was comparable to that of a four-hundred-year-old soul beast. Therefore, both the range of Spiritual Detection and Spirit Share were around a thirty-meter diameter. However, with his present strength, he could share his Spiritual Detection ability with at most three targets at the same time. Anymore would be beyond his capacity.
Both soul skills didn't consume much of Huo Yuhao's Soul Power, but they did require a certain amount of his Spiritual Power. It could be said that he was supporting these two abilities with both his Spiritual Power and Soul Power. With his current state of cultivation, supporting it for at least a quarter of an hour was no problem. How long it could last would have to be determined through trial.
A deep rumbling sound suddenly erupted from Bei Bei's body, his entire body emitting dense blue-purple lightning. The scales on his right arm quickly spread across his body, covering his right chest as well, and his aura surged in an instant. His purple third Soul Ring also shone brightly at this moment.
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Millennium Soul Ring Technique, Thunderous Rage.
As the owner of a beast Martial Soul with the most potent attack ability, this third soul skill, Thunderous Rage, instantly boosted Bei Bei's soul power attack effect by over fifty percent, with the electric attribute increasing several-fold. Although this wasn't a direct attack skill, it elevated Bei Bei's condition to an extremely fearsome state. Even some Soul Ancestors with four soul rings, if their Martial Souls were weaker, wouldn't be his match.
Although Bei Bei was young, his battle experience was exceptionally rich. With Huo Yuhao's Spiritual Detection and Spirit Share support, he knew his opportunity had come. Unsure how long Huo Yuhao could hold on, he went all out from the very start, unleashing his full strength.
In his transformed right hand, the claw now wreathed in bluish-purple lightning, a Thunder Dragon Claw, twice as large as before, formed anew. But this time, Bei Bei didn't send it out immediately. Instead, his figure flashed as he lunged towards the thousand-year Datura snake.
The Datura snake was also cunning. A thousand years of cultivation had granted it a certain level of wisdom. The aura emanating from Bei Bei made it feel a significant threat. Ignoring any further attempts to harm its foe, it spat out a cloud of poison fog at Bei Bei and then turned tail to flee.
"Hmph!" Bei Bei snorted coldly, his eyes gaining added depth. A layer of fine lightning burst from him, forcibly dispersing the poison fog, and at the same moment, his right hand's Thunder Dragon Claw reached into the air to his left.
At this moment, Huo Yuhao's Spiritual Detection fully revealed its effect. Because he shared his Spiritual Detection with Bei Bei, Bei Bei could anticipate the enemy's movements. As the Datura snake leapt, it happened to flee towards Bei Bei's left, and a powerful suction force appeared on its inevitable path. It was as if the snake had delivered itself into Bei Bei's hands. The immense pulling force disrupted the snake's charge and dragged it towards Bei Bei.
Faced with a life-and-death crisis, the Datura snake erupted in desperation. Intense pink light shone from its head and, with a "hiss" of a scream, the flower-like protrusion on its head burst open, sending a pink blood arrow flying straight at Bei Bei.
Once again, Bei Bei had anticipated and reacted accordingly. Just as the flower-like protrusion burst, his right hand's Thunder Dragon Claw had already ferociously struck out and hit the Datura snake the instant its protrusion exploded.
The pink blood arrow had barely flown out a few inches before it was blasted apart. Yet, Bei Bei broke into a cold sweat as he realized that the Thunder Dragon Claw, upon contact with the pink blood, had turned the same color. Had he not anticipated the enemy's move, being contaminated by that blood arrow could have spelled serious trouble.
With a flash of movement, Bei Bei surged forward. This time, the thousand-year Datura snake had no means left to resist. Bei Bei's right claw precisely grabbed it at its vital seven-inch section. It tried using its body to entangle Bei Bei, but he unleashed an irresistible force of Thunderous Wrath that electrically stunned the snake into unconsciousness.
The thousand-year Datura snake was known for its formidable physical strength and lightning-fast speed, but in the hands of Bei Bei, who possessed a formidable Martial Soul, its defenses were of no consequence. Under the state of Thunderous Rage, Bei Bei's dragon claw exerted force ruthlessly, making cracking sounds as if its skull could shatter at any moment.
"Xiao Ya," Bei Bei called out sharply.
Xiao Ya certainly wouldn't miss such an opportunity. She rushed over to the Datura snake's side with Huo Yuhao, a long knife of about half a foot appearing in her hand, which she thrust into the opened snake's mouth to end the life of the thousand-year Datura snake.
The radiance of lightning subsided, and Bei Bei finally breathed a sigh of relief as a purple Soul Ring slowly formed and took its place above the Datura snake's head.
Tang Ya excitedly looked at Bei Bei, and Bei Bei nodded at her, "Let's start quickly. I didn't expect to encounter a thousand-year soul beast at such the edge of the Xingdou Forest. The quality of soul beasts in this forest is really getting higher and higher."
With a giggle, Tang Ya said, "I didn't think it would go so smoothly, help me with the defense." As she spoke, she quickly sat down cross-legged next to the Datura snake, and a glimmering blue light shone from her right hand. She gently raised her hand and lightly touched above the purple soul ring of the Datura snake, immediately attracting the soul ring with the blue light from her hand, integrating it into her body.
The smile on Tang Ya's face faded as she concentrated on absorbing the soul ring. It was then that Huo Yuhao realized that Tang Ya had also reached the level 30 bottleneck. She and Bei Bei had probably come to the Xingdou Forest to find a suitable third soul ring for her. But what was Teacher Xiao Ya's martial soul? Blue vines?
"Xiao Ya's martial soul is Bluesilver Grass," Bei Bei said gently, as if he saw the confusion in Huo Yuhao's mind.
"Bluesilver Grass? Just like the legend from the Tang Sect?" Huo Yuhao asked in surprise.
Bei Bei nodded, "A ten-thousand years ago, the first-generation Sect Master of the Tang Sect created the glorious history of the Tang Sect with the Bluesilver Grass Martial Soul. Later, when he ascended to godhood, he did not leave any descendants in the Tang Sect. To honor him, the descendants of the Tang Sect have persistently considered the Bluesilver Grass as their glory and diligently cultivated soul masters with the Bluesilver Grass Martial Soul. Unfortunately, facts have proven that not everyone can unleash the powerful capabilities of the Bluesilver Grass. Ever since the departure of that legendary figure, the Tang Sect has not seen another strong Bluesilver Grass martial soul stand at the peak of the continent again. However, the tradition has continued and no one has been able to change it. Xiao Ya's talent in Bluesilver Grass is already quite good, hopefully, she can make a breakthrough."
Filled with curiosity, Huo Yuhao asked, "Big brother, if the Tang Sect was really as powerful as the legends say, why did it decline?"
Bei Bei smiled slightly, "You will gradually understand this question when you reach Shrek Academy. There are many internal and external reasons. The fact that only a few of us from Tang Sect remain may not be a bad thing; at least some of the constraints are unlikely to affect us anymore. As for you, little brother, you really gave me a big surprise!"
Huo Yuhao naturally understood that Bei Bei was referring to the soul skill he had just used, and he scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly, "I was just trying it out, I'm glad it worked."
"Worked? The thousand-year soul beast is something I'm not even sure I could deal with. If it hadn't been for your peculiar spiritual ability to assist me, I'm afraid I wouldn't have come out unscathed just now," Bei Bei said seriously.
Earlier, when he faced the critical moment against the Datura snake, he was able to accurately predict the movements of the Datura snake every time, thanks to Huo Yuhao's shared spiritual detection. Not only that, but the most crucial moment occurred when the Datura snake exploded its crown. At that moment, in the world of spiritual detection, Bei Bei clearly felt a sense of the snake crown lighting up, which he couldn't see with his own eyes; it was entirely a sensation from the three-dimensional world of Huo Yuhao's spiritual detection. That's why he was able to react instinctively in the first place. Otherwise, just a touch of that toxic blood would have meant he couldn't have escaped without harm.
This made Bei Bei realize just how significant Huo Yuhao's ability was in battle. He conservatively estimated that if he had Huo Yuhao's ability to assist him while contending with an enemy, it would at least increase his strength by twenty to thirty percent. That was a remarkable improvement! And this was just Huo Yuhao's first ability.
Huo Yuhao said with lingering fear, "That snake just now was really powerful, big brother, what soul beast is it?"
"It's called a Datura snake, with extremely strong poison. It has not only a paralyzing effect but also does great damage to the nerves, and is one of the most terrifying presences among poison attribute soul beasts. Its body is extremely tough, resistant to ordinary swords and blades, with only the mouth and eyes as its weak points. However, the Datura snake is very good at protecting these two areas and is incredibly fast. The most frightening thing is its aggressiveness. Once it has targeted its prey, it rarely gives up," Bei Bei explained.
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