章 100: Chapter 100: Yan Que becomes a Soul Master
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"Master!" Yan Que exclaimed nervously.
After the sudden attack was blocked by a gust of wind, Yan Que felt relieved seeing the tall figure in front of her.
Zeng Yi didn't respond, his gaze focused on the front. Suddenly, the ground trembled, and a massive figure rose from the ground. This soul beast had buried itself underground and would attack and hunt its prey as soon as they entered its territory.
But this time, it seemed to have failed.
The soul beast stood up from underground, causing the ground to shake and dust to scatter. The smoke dissipated instantly, revealing the appearance of the beast in the sight of the two.
This beast was about three meters long, standing at about half a meter tall. Its four sturdy legs were covered in scales, resembling rocks. Its forefeet had four sharp claws that glistened with a chilling light like blades. Its broad back was covered in a layer of brown-yellow rocky armor, protecting its body like an armor. The armor was adorned with ferocious spikes, and its sharp teeth emitted a chilling aura. Its thick tail swung and slammed on the ground, creating a dull sound. Its fierce eyes stared intently at Zeng Yi and Yan Que, and its long tongue extended from its mouth, revealing sharp steel-like fangs, with a lot of foul-smelling saliva dripping.
Seeing the appearance of the beast, it felt like a large lizard. The foul odor emanating from its mouth made Zeng Yi frowned, and with a shake of his spiritual power, a gust of wind spread out from his body, causing dry leaves to whirl around.
[Soul Beast: Earth Rock Lizard.]
[Years of cultivation: 350 years.]
The information about this soul beast appeared in Zeng Yi's eyes and he couldn't help but feel delighted. This soul beast had earth attribute and a decent number of years, a perfect match for little Yan Que.
According to the manuals, a soul master's first soul ring can have a maximum of a little over 400 years. This soul beast had more than 300 years of cultivation, slightly lower but still acceptable. After all, reaching the limit could be dangerous, so it was just right for Yan Que's first soul ring to have a slightly lower year count.
As for why Zeng Yi's first soul ring was a thousand years, it was due to his extraordinary spiritual power and mental strength when he reached level 10. Being a reincarnator, his soul was inherently stronger. With the support of the skill "Ronin," he had the courage to absorb soul rings beyond the limit. However, Zeng Yi dared to exceed the limit of a few hundred years and couldn't go beyond 400 years without taking much risk. The reason he could have a thousand-year soul ring was because his martial soul, Ronin Sword, wasn't simple. It was thanks to this martial soul that he could absorb the thousand-year soul ring.
Otherwise, why would his soul skills be so coincidentally suited for him, like "Forward Steps Slash"? Come on, it couldn't be that simple!
That system was just a piece of trash, and Ronin Sword was my true golden finger!
"Little Yan Que, it's time for you to have a soul ring," Zeng Yi said with joy to his disciple.
"Ah, is it suitable for me?" Yan Que asked, surprised.
As Yan Que's question fell, the Earth Rock Lizard Beast quickly pounced towards them. Zeng Yi didn't answer her question, rapidly grabbed Yan Que's arm, and in a flash, appeared on a branch of a giant tree ten meters away, overlooking the Earth Rock Lizard Beast from above.
"This soul beast has the earth attribute with 350 years of cultivation, suitable as your first soul ring. How about you have a small match with it, little Yan Que?" Zeng Yi said, looking at Yan Que with mischief in his eyes.
Yan Que hadn't fully recovered from the shock of being saved by her master so quickly, and now he said these words, leaving her stunned.
"Master, are you kidding? How could Yan Que possibly defeat this beast?" Yan Que, who had recovered her senses, looked flustered as she spoke.
"Hahaha, alright then, you just deliver the finishing blow." Seeing the panic on Yan Que's face, Zeng Yi laughed. Indeed, a soul beast with over 300 years of cultivation would be too difficult for her. Even a second-ranked soul master might not be able to defeat it.
However, her mindset was still lacking. Zeng Yi planned to have her practice at the Spirit Arena when they had time.
Watching Yan Que's anxious expression, Zeng Yi thought to himself. Then, his figure disappeared in an instant from the giant tree and reappeared above the Earth Rock Lizard Beast.
Looking down at the beast from a superior position, Zeng Yi's body erupted with a powerful surge of soul power. Three soul rings emerged from his body, shimmering with dazzling light - the first ring was yellow, the second was purple. The second soul skill, "Sword of Selflessness," and the third soul skill, "Sword Domain," were executed in succession.
His pitch-black eyes turned into a cold silver color, and an immensely powerful aura emanated from his body along with surging soul power. Zeng Yi's fully unleashed strength caused even the surrounding space to visibly twist.
Under the immense pressure, the Earth Rock Lizard Beast felt extremely terrified and panicked. Moreover, due to the suppression from Zeng Yi's soul skill, "Sword Domain," it was directly weakened by half because of the significant difference in strength. In this state, it had no defense or resistance capabilities and was pressed to the ground.
Zeng Yi didn't draw his sword and instead extended his right hand and slammed it down fiercely onto the beast below.
Kneel!
A pale blue energy giant palm formed by soul power, accompanied by a strong gale, slammed onto the back of the Earth Rock Lizard Beast.
The beast was struck heavily by Zeng Yi's palm, emitting a mournful roar. Its entire body was sent crashing into the ground, causing a thunderous sound to echo throughout the forest and leaving a large crater in the ground.
As the wind blew, dispersing the raised dust, the Earth Rock Lizard Beast appeared in a pitiful state. Its scales were shattered, blood pouring from its body, lying weakly in the pit, with an extremely feeble breath, as if it would die the next moment.
Zeng Yi canceled his soul skill state and immediately shouted at Yan Que, "Little Yan Que, come and finish it!"
If it weren't for the beast's high defense due to its earth attribute, it would have died from that palm. However, seeing its weak and dying state now, Zeng Yi was afraid it would die in the next moment, so he hurriedly called Yan Que over.
To absorb a soul ring from a soul beast, it had to be killed by the person themselves.
Zeng Yi found this rule extremely ridiculous; he couldn't understand the underlying principle. Wouldn't a soul ring still appear if someone else killed the soul beast? Why couldn't they absorb it? Was it because they had to recognize each other?
Observing this scene, though Yan Que knew her master was powerful, the fierce soul beast and the intimidating aura it exuded made her shudder. Yet, her master effortlessly suppressed it. She was truly shocked.
"Uh, I'm coming!" Snapped out of her shock by Zeng Yi's call, Yan Que immediately jumped down from the tree and ran to her master's position.
"Master, what should I do?" When she arrived in front of Zeng Yi, she looked at the beast lying weakly and miserably on the side, and asked her master in a flustered manner.
"Just aim your sword at the beast's neck and make a strike," Zeng Yi replied.
"Oh."
Yan Que happily ran up to the Earth Rock Lizard Beast, pulled out the long sword on her back, unsheathed it, and a sharp sword intent radiated from it, lowering the temperature in the surroundings.
Gripping the sword hilt tightly, the sharp blade gleaming with a cold light, Yan Que clenched her teeth and swung it down at the beast's neck.
After Zeng Yi's training, Yan Que's sword skills had reached a basic level. Moreover, the long sword that had accompanied Zeng Yi for many years was exceptionally sharp. Yan Que easily decapitated the head of the soul beast.
The vitality of the Earth Rock Lizard Beast dissipated instantly. Glowing dots of light emerged from its body and converged, forming a yellow light ring that shone brightly.
"So, this is a soul ring?" Yan Que looked at the soul ring with a mix of disbelief and overwhelming excitement. Finally, she was about to become a soul master, something she had always wanted.
"Next, you should sit cross-legged on the ground," Zeng Yi said. Yan Que sheathed her sword and obediently followed her master's instructions, waiting for his further guidance.
"Take off the weights on your body," Zeng Yi said. Adding more pressure to her body at this time would be suicidal.
"Yes."
"Use your own soul power to attract and absorb this soul ring."
"Calm your mind and concentrate your spirit. Use your soul power to tame this force."
A surge of powerful soul force emerged from Yan Que's body. The brown-yellow soul power emitted a faint halo, and a yellow soul ring rose from her feet, shimmering and revolving around her body.
Successful absorption of the soul ring!
Yan Que opened her tightly shut eyes wide, with a bright gleam shining in them. She wore a face full of excitement as she exclaimed, "Master! I did it! I finally became a soul master!"
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