Eighth Soul Skill

Ye Feiyang saw that Xiao Wu and Er Ming were communicating without any issues, so he boldly walked forward. He looked at the "moving mountain of flesh" before him and exclaimed in wonder, "Wow, this thing must be four or five stories tall..."

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing followed closely behind him, squinting as they secretly observed the giant beast. They exchanged glances through their eyes:

'Zhuqing, this guy is too big...'

'Yeah, yeah, it's my first time seeing a Soul Beast this big.'

"Teacher, we can go now. I've already spoken with it!" Xiao Wu turned around and called out. She then chided Er Ming, "Er Ming, why are you so clueless! Hurry up and put your hand down..."

Er Ming looked very unwilling, but still obediently placed its giant palm gently on the ground.

Ye Feiyang was not polite. He pulled the two girls up and they stood steadily on Er Ming's palm.

"If we stand on its palm, what if it suddenly causes trouble?" Ning Rongrong muttered softly, her face full of worry.

"Xiao Wu, are you getting special treatment? Why are you sitting on its shoulder?" Ye Feiyang also had some concerns. He turned to look at Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu was a bit flustered upon hearing this. It wasn't that she wanted to sit there; Er Ming had clearly scooped her up and placed her directly on its shoulder.

"Roar!!"

Although Er Ming couldn't speak human language, it could understand everything said. It opened its cavernous mouth at Ye Feiyang and let out a low growl, clearly expressing its displeasure. What right does this person have? He should be grateful just to be standing on my palm. If it weren't for Sister Xiao Wu's sake, I would have swatted him flat long ago!

"Er Ming, don't be rude to my teacher, do you hear me?" Xiao Wu put her hands on her hips, instantly resuming her "Big Sister Head" demeanor, and scolded Er Ming.

After speaking, she jumped down from Er Ming's shoulder and stood with Ye Feiyang and the other two. "Teacher, please don't be angry. Er Ming just has a bad temper... I've already taught it a lesson, so you can't blame me anymore."

Xiao Wu's slightly ingratiating tone made Er Ming furious. The ancient trees along the way suffered again, and it casually knocked down several of them.

Ye Feiyang curled his lips and pretended to be indifferent. "Why would I be angry with a gorilla? You're overthinking it~"

"Roar~~"

Er Ming shot him an unhappy glance. Ye Feiyang calmly shielded Xiao Wu in front of him and urged, "Let's go. We're still in the outer area! Do you want to wait here to be gawked at by others?"

Xiao Wu quickly nodded, "Mm-hmm, as long as Teacher isn't angry!"

Er Ming's steps were extremely fast, its target clear. It galloped towards the Lake of Life, crashing through everything in its path as if walking on level ground.

Outer area of the Star Dou Great Forest.

The commotion Er Ming caused earlier was too great. Even the edge of the forest could feel the signs of Soul Beast unrest.

The Shrek group, who had just arrived, all looked shaken and terrified.

This time, Zhao Wuji was leading the team, accompanied by Yu Xiaogang. They brought four disciples from the academy, a group of six, to the Star Dou Great Forest for training, and to help Tang San and Oscar obtain Soul Rings.

Only when the commotion inside the forest gradually subsided did they dare to speak.

"Teacher, what was that just now?" Dai Mubai couldn't help but ask, his tone laced with lingering fear.

Yu Xiaogang seemed to recall something. His face was solemn as he stood with his hands behind his back, feigning profundity. "I once heard a legend that deep within the Star Dou Great Forest, there is a Lake of Life..."

"That commotion just now was likely caused by the Titan Giant Ape."

He vividly recounted the secrets he knew, and the others listened, looking at each other in dismay, their expressions growing increasingly tense.

"Then, are we still going in?" Oscar hesitated.

"Of course, we are!" Yu Xiaogang said decisively. "Didn't you notice that the Titan Giant Ape has already retreated deep inside?"

"We'll rest at a nearby inn tonight to recuperate and set off tomorrow."

He looked at Tang San, whose expression was not right, and reminded him, "Xiao San, cheer up! Right now, your cultivation is what you should be most concerned about, not other things..."

He was very satisfied with Tang San's performance recently. If he had known that Xiao Wu's departure would have this effect, he would have found a way to separate them long ago.

Tang San snapped back to reality and replied in a low voice, "Yes, Teacher, I understand."

He had been secretly observing since early morning. He personally saw Ye Feiyang set off with the three girls, and he also saw the figure that made his heart restless—Xiao Wu looked so happy, as if she had made some kind of decision, leaving without looking back, not even saying goodbye.

Did the childhood promise really mean nothing?

Although he was still full of resentment and extreme unwillingness at this moment, thinking that Xiao Wu had already entered the forest and that such a commotion had just occurred... he couldn't help but worry.

Just then, Dai Mubai suddenly asked, "Teacher, you said, 'A Soul Master who doesn't dare to cause trouble isn't a good Soul Master.' Does that still count?"

Zhao Wuji inexplicably felt that something bad was about to happen. He vaguely replied, "Of course. Alright, I'm going back to my room to rest."

Yu Xiaogang nodded and curiously asked, "What Mu Bai said is true, why are you asking this all of a sudden?"

Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun exchanged a look and smiled sinisterly, "It's nothing, I just have my eye on a woman..."

Deep within the Star Dou Great Forest.

Er Ming charged through everything, and in a short while, it brought the group to the forbidden zone for humans—the Lake of Life.

As soon as the four landed, all except Xiao Wu were deeply captivated by the sight before them. It was like a fairyland. The emerald lake reflected the bright moonlight, resembling a giant piece of jade, tranquil and beautiful, unstained by any worldly dust.

Ning Rongrong, who had been hiding behind Ye Feiyang in fear just moments ago, was now moved by the scenery and exclaimed softly, "Teacher, this place is too beautiful..."

Ye Feiyang chuckled and pretended to be calm. "No Soul Beasts dare to disturb this place normally, so the environment is naturally excellent."

"However, for humans, this is an absolute forbidden area. Our ability to enter is purely thanks to Xiao Wu's connection."

Hearing Ye Feiyang's words, Xiao Wu instantly straightened her back, her face full of pride.

The group was gently placed on the ground by Er Ming. Back in its territory, Er Ming immediately became much more well-behaved, squatting quietly to the side, not daring to roar randomly anymore. It was as obedient as a child who had made a mistake.

"Teacher, is this the Lake of Life? Should we go see Da Ming now?" Xiao Wu asked.

"Of course, since we're here, we definitely have to see him," Ye Feiyang nodded.

"Okay! Actually, he wanted to come out earlier, but I was afraid he'd scare you, so I told him not to show himself yet~" Xiao Wu stuck out her tongue, looking playful and cute.

She turned to Er Ming, hesitantly negotiating, "Er Ming, are you hungry right now?"

"Look, my two senior sisters need to absorb Soul Rings. How about letting them absorb their Soul Rings before you eat? Then you can have your meal?"

Er Ming let out a low growl, his eyes seeming to say: Big Sister Head, aren't you being a little too nice to humans?

"Roar! Roar, roar~~"

"Oh, oh, around three thousand years old is fine," Xiao Wu understood its meaning and turned to Ye Feiyang, "Teacher, Er Ming is asking what kind of Soul Beast you want~"

"One dark type, and one that's prettier," Ye Feiyang stated his requirements without hesitation.

"Did you hear that? Hurry back!" Xiao Wu patted Er Ming's giant palm.

Then she turned to Ye Feiyang, "Teacher, what about you?"

"Me? At least eighty thousand years old. The type doesn't matter, but a Soul Beast of that age is probably not easy to find, right?"

Xiao Wu looked troubled, glancing at Er Ming, then at Ye Feiyang. Er Ming pointed to the lake, his meaning clear: You have to ask Da Ming about this!

Xiao Wu turned to the lake and shouted, "Da Ming~ Da Ming, come out!"

At Xiao Wu's call, the previously calm lake suddenly rippled, and a huge bull's head slowly emerged from the water, its lantern-like eyes glowing under the moonlight.

Immediately after, a snake body covered in dark green scales slowly revealed itself, as massive as a mountain range, shimmering with a metallic cold luster.

"Wow, this is the Sky Azure Bull Python. So big and long," Ye Feiyang said calmly, though he was inwardly awestruck—its size was an IMAX-level visual impact.

However, he wasn't scared, just slightly experiencing a phobia of large objects.

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing behind him had already shrunk back, not even daring to show their heads.

"Da Ming, I'm back! Did you miss me?" Xiao Wu waved cheerfully.

The Sky Azure Bull Python stared at them for a long time before finally speaking in human tongue, "Little Wu Sister, welcome back. However, you shouldn't have brought humans here."

Hearing this, Xiao Wu's temper flared. She put her hands on her hips and said, "He's my teacher! What's wrong with me bringing him to meet my family? If you don't welcome him, we'll leave right now!"

The Sky Azure Bull Python sighed, "Little Wu Sister, this matter is not as simple as you think. Sigh, since you're here, stay for now! Are you bringing them here to obtain Soul Rings?"

Xiao Wu scratched her head sheepishly—as a Soul Beast, asking a fellow creature to become a Soul Ring for a human was indeed embarrassing for her.

If it weren't for what her teacher had said earlier, she really wouldn't have been able to open her mouth.

"Da Ming, Teacher said you all need to eat anyway. Wouldn't it be the same if they absorbed their Soul Rings first, and then you ate?"

"Oh, right, you must have heard what I said earlier, right? Do you have a way?"

The Sky Azure Bull Python sighed again, "Little Wu Sister, this time I'll help you because of your face. Don't bring humans here again next time."

As it spoke, its gaze swept subtly towards the depths of the lake.

Ye Feiyang's mind raced, and he instantly understood—it was probably worried about disturbing the existence at the bottom of the lake?

"Got it~ This is my teacher, Ye Feiyang. He's helped me a lot and even helped me evolve my Martial Soul. I already consider him family." Xiao Wu quickly explained, "You are also my family, otherwise I wouldn't have brought him to meet you."

The Sky Azure Bull Python's huge eyes widened abruptly, "Little Wu Sister, you're saying your Martial Soul has evolved?"

Xiao Wu nodded vigorously, "Yes! If you don't believe me, I'll let you feel it now!"

With that, she performed a Martial Soul Avatar. A noble and mysterious aura, far more potent than before, permeated the air—the improvement in Martial Soul quality was undeniable.

The Sky Azure Bull Python's gaze towards Ye Feiyang softened slightly, "Human, it's not that we Soul Beasts are unfeeling. This place is indeed not suitable for humans to tread."

"The reasons for this are inconvenient to reveal to you."

"Thank you for your help to Little Wu. I will also help you once. I will take care of the Soul Rings you need."

It turned to Er Ming, "Go bring that 'Thunder Radiance Lone Wolf' whose lifespan is nearing its end. For the two girls' Soul Beasts, you decide."

Then it said to Ye Feiyang, "Human, you're lucky. This Thunder Radiance Lone Wolf has nearly ninety thousand years of cultivation, and its lifespan is coming to an end. It's a bargain for you."

"As for whether you can absorb it successfully, that depends on your own ability."

In the forest, the law of the jungle was the norm. Powerful Soul Beasts also needed to feed, and the "resources" under their command were not few, so the Sky Azure Bull Python's arrangement was not difficult.

And that Thunder Radiance Lone Wolf, after the Sky Azure Bull Python promised to protect its clan, readily agreed to become Ye Feiyang's Soul Ring.

Ye Feiyang was secretly delighted—a ninety-thousand-year Soul Ring! He was confident he could absorb it without a problem.

However, he couldn't help but feel a sense of pity for this Soul Beast: ninety thousand years of cultivation, yet its lifespan was ending. If it could have advanced further, perhaps it would have become another Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.

Not long after, Er Ming returned with two Soul Beasts around three thousand years old.

It wasn't that they were overconfident; the cultivation methods they practiced included body refinement and mental power cultivation. At this moment, both their physiques and mental strength had greatly improved compared to before.

According to Ye Feiyang's calculations, absorbing three-thousand-year Soul Rings was absolutely within their capabilities.

He naturally hoped that the older the Soul Rings the girls absorbed, the better, as he himself could also benefit from it.

Ning Rongrong obtained a very beautiful-looking Soul Beast named "Linen Butterfly"—she didn't have specific requirements for Soul Beast attributes; her only criterion was that it had to be good-looking.

Zhu Zhuqing also got the Dark-element Spirit Fox-type Soul Beast she wished for.

Xiao Wu joined the latest and received her cultivation method more recently. Although she had already reached level thirty, Ye Feiyang told her to take a break first, at least until her mental power and physique improved another tier before condensing a Soul Ring.

Afterward, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing began absorbing their Soul Rings on the spot.

It was a bit regrettable but also within expectations that neither Soul Beast produced a Soul Bone.

However, they were already very happy to have smoothly absorbed suitable Soul Rings—just as they had thought before, having Soul Beasts "deliver" Soul Rings to their doorstep felt so cool!

A little over an hour later, the two women finished their absorption one after another.

A three-thousand-year Soul Ring for their third Soul Ring was something they wouldn't have dared to imagine before. It directly exceeded the theoretical limit by over a thousand years, surpassing ninety-nine percent of Soul Masters at the same level.

Seeing the two women wake up, Xiao Wu quickly stepped forward and asked, "Rongrong, Zhuqing, was the absorption smooth?"

Both women nodded, "Very smooth, Xiao Wu, thanks to you."

Although three-thousand-year Soul Beasts weren't rare, their absorption process this time encountered almost no trouble. There were no lingering resentments from the Soul Beasts, nor any mental confrontations; it was exceptionally smooth.

Now, they just had to wait for Ye Feiyang to finish absorbing.

His absorption process was also smooth, but a ninety-thousand-year Soul Ring naturally required more time.

Not long after, a powerful aura belonging to a Soul Douluo spread out from him, sweeping the surroundings.

He slowly opened his eyes, a sharp killing intent flashing within them.

"Teacher has become stronger again," Xiao Wu murmured.

"Yes, I've also advanced two levels after absorbing my Soul Ring. I'm level 32 now. What about you, Zhuqing?" Ning Rongrong asked softly.

Zhu Zhuqing replied, "I'm also level 32. Our progress is about the same."

The two women had always progressed together. With similar Soul Ring ages absorbed, their levels were naturally close.

This was something they wouldn't have dared to imagine before—thinking back a month ago, they were still Soul Grand Masters at level 26. Advancing six levels in a month would make so many people envious!

After Ye Feiyang absorbed the Thunder Radiance Lone Wolf's Soul Ring, he also refined its vast residual Soul Power.

Coupled with the Nine Leaf Sword Grass growing its eighth leaf, his cultivation speed had doubled again, now reaching eight times the cultivation speed and eight times the combat power bonus. His level was also pushed all the way to 82.

Fresh Soul Beasts had barely resisted in the first place, and combined with the eightfold absorption efficiency, this result was actually within expectations.

He slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air and whispered, "Eighth Soul Skill: Sword Seed: Universe Reflected in the Heart."

This was undoubtedly a powerful and practical Soul Skill.

He opened his attribute panel to check:

[Name]: Ye Feiyang
[Age]: 18
[Charm]: 99
[Martial Soul]: Nine Leaf Sword Grass (God-tier)
[Trait]: The Nine Leaf Sword Grass Martial Soul grants the Host constant boosts to basic combat power and cultivation speed. Current Boost Multiplier: 8x
[Level]: 82, Attack-type Soul Douluo
[Soul Rings]: Purple (4600 years), Purple (5100 years), Purple (3000 years), Purple (6000 years), Black (14000 years), Black (40000 years), Black (60000 years), Black (90000 years)
[Soul Bones]: None
[Soul Skills]:
First Soul Skill · Azure Leaf Sky-Rending: Sword leaves transform into sharp edges, unleashing a highly penetrating and bizarre sword energy slash that has armor-piercing and tearing effects against energy-defense type Soul Skills.
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Eighth Soul Skill · Sword Seed: Universe Reflected in the Heart:
This Soul Skill includes the following effects:
Seed Sword: Can condense a Sword Seed and plant it within the target's body. The Sword Seed will lie dormant and hidden, making it difficult to detect.
Heart Reflection: Can perceive the exact location of the target with the planted Sword Seed in real-time.
Sword Trigger: Can communicate with the Sword Seed regardless of distance, triggering its eruption and dealing heavy damage to the target.
Heart Lock: Can transform the Sword Seed into a seal, temporarily preventing the target from using Soul Power. The duration of the seal fluctuates with the target's strength.

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