The First Talisman, a Shocked Tuoba Xi

Tuoba Yan slightly raised his palm, Soul Power flowing out like a gentle stream, forming invisible threads that precisely guided his Soul Ring, steadily locking onto his Martial Soul.

The process of absorbing a Soul Ring is very simple. Just sit cross-legged, calm your mind, and focus on your Martial Soul.

The moment the Soul Ring enveloped his Martial Soul like flowing light, Tuoba Yan felt as if he had plunged into a boiling furnace, a surge of intense power rushing in, like molten lava surging through his meridians.

In an instant, his internal organs felt scorched, and his body trembled uncontrollably, large beads of sweat rolling down his forehead.

"No matter how violently the Soul Ring's power impacts you, you must remain clear-headed, only then can you convert its power into your own!"

Tuoba Xi's expression was solemn as he loudly instructed. The surging Soul Ring power was washing over Tuoba Yan's body like a crashing wave.

The Martial Soul, curled up like a stone sculpture, gradually began to radiate vitality under the impact of this immense power.

A short while later, Tuoba Yan suddenly opened his eyes, meeting Tuoba Xi's gaze filled with astonishment.

"So fast?"

Tuoba Xi exclaimed in disbelief.

As a Soul Douluo, Tuoba Xi knew the intricacies involved. For ordinary Soul Masters absorbing their first Soul Ring, it would take at least an hour, yet Tuoba Yan had only spent the time it took to brew a cup of tea—a truly astonishing feat.

Tuoba Yan glanced at the still dark sky, lightly flicking the bangs from his forehead, and said with a hint of pride, "Perhaps I'm just an exception."

"You little rascal, quickly tell me, what is your first Soul Skill?" Tuoba Xi eagerly pressed.

"My first Soul Skill originates from a Celestial Horse, and it's called 'Holy Healing Nine Turns.' The deeper the Soul Power, the more effective the healing, not only can it cure all diseases in the world, but when Soul Power is abundant, it can instantly heal all injuries and eliminate toxins and negative states. If one uses the Martial Soul Avatar, it can even reverse injuries into power, allowing strength to surge in a short amount of time, and simultaneously possesses a time reversal effect, though the larger the reversal range, the greater the Soul Power consumption."

Tuoba Yan detailed the abilities of his first Soul Skill to his grandfather.

"An auxiliary Soul Skill?"

Tuoba Xi's tone was tinged with disappointment.

In the history of the Tuoba Clan, only four individuals had awakened the mutated Martial Soul with Innate Full Soul Power, and Tuoba Yan was one of them.

In Tuoba Xi's mind, one who possessed the mutated White Armored Earth Dragon Martial Soul should become a formidable battle Soul Master, rather than assisting others in combat, a support Soul Master who would only run away on the battlefield.

"Indeed, although it's an auxiliary Soul Skill, I also unexpectedly gained an Agility boost!"

Tuoba Yan's tone also carried a hint of surprise.

He already had a considerable understanding of the Saint Martial Soul, knowing that the Horse Talisman contained healing power and the ability to reverse time, but the additional Agility effect gained during Soul Ring absorption was quite unexpected.

Upon hearing this, Tuoba Xi nodded approvingly, "Hmm, a Celestial Horse is a top-tier Soul Beast among the agility-based ones. Its speed is comparable to that of an ordinary millennium flying bird. Gaining an Agility attribute is reasonable."

Just as the words fell, a yellow Soul Ring slowly descended from Tuoba Yan's head, and a green Saint Martial Soul phantom with a human body and a dragon head appeared behind him.

Unlike the first time he awakened it, Tuoba Yan's pupils were now the same crimson red as the Saint Martial Soul due to the Martial Soul Avatar. The Saint Martial Soul, with the Horse Talisman, had also reverted to a tall and strong form.

Tuoba Yan raised his right hand, palm up, and with a thought, the Horse Talisman detached from his Martial Soul and hovered in his palm.

At the same time, the Saint Martial Soul, having lost the talisman, reverted to a coiled dragon stone statue. He then handed the Horse Talisman to Tuoba Xi, "Grandfather, you hold it. This is the Horse Talisman for my first Soul Skill. It can cure all diseases and eliminate all your hidden and overt ailments!"

"Cure all diseases?"

Tuoba Xi looked incredulous. Could there possibly be such a miraculous thing in the world?

However, considering his grandson's heartfelt intentions, Tuoba Xi reached out and took the octagonal Horse Talisman.

The talisman was of a suitable size, and felt comfortable in his hand.

"It has no effect. I accept your well wishes, grandson." Tuoba Xi smiled and shook his head.

Tuoba Yan quickly explained, "Grandfather, don't rush. My auxiliary abilities are unique. The talisman can be used independently, and requires Soul Power to activate. Try infusing it with your Soul Power."

There is no such miraculous item in the world that can cure all diseases.

Tuoba Xi didn't want to dampen his grandson's enthusiasm, so he indulged him as if playing a game, and slowly infused his Soul Power into the talisman.

Instantly, the Horse Talisman burst forth with a holy white light, and Tuoba Xi was enveloped in the light, and purple smoke billowed up.

When the light dissipated, he stood frozen in place, his face filled with shock, unable to speak for a long time.

The previously loose skin became firm and elastic, and although it hadn't truly reversed his aging, all his hidden injuries had healed, and toxic substances, damage caused by viruses, residual heavy metals, and so on, were all swept away—it was as if he had been reborn.

Tuoba Xi was so excited that his voice trembled.

"I feel much younger!"

"All of my hidden injuries have recovered!"

"A miracle, this is truly a miracle!"

When harmful substances deposited in the blood vessels, damage caused by viruses, accumulation of heavy metals in the body, and all other substances harmful to the body were completely eliminated, it was another meaning of rejuvenation.

After a short while, Tuoba Xi tightly grasped the Horse Talisman in his hand and exclaimed, "Yan'er, your Soul Skill is too incredible. I have a strong feeling that if others were to know its true effects, it would bring disaster to you. Remember, never reveal its true power to others!"

Tuoba Yan nodded solemnly, "Grandfather, rest assured, if anyone asks, I'll just say that my first Soul Skill is healing and instantly eliminates all abnormal states!"