Training and Drawing!

"Oh? That powerful?" Long Yun was somewhat surprised by Yue Guan's words. Didn't that mean he now possessed the strength to injure a Soul Elder? It seemed his ability to fight opponents above his level was quite impressive.

"It really is quite powerful. And judging by how you released that soul skill just now, it seems to be an area-of-effect skill as well. If I hadn't blocked it, that Giant Axe should have kept swinging until it formed a circle!" Yue Guan said.

As expected of a Titled Douluo. He actually managed to guess the full effect of my soul skill. Long Yun was astonished, but he did not deny it and simply nodded at Yue Guan.

"Not bad. It truly is an exceptionally powerful soul skill. Not only does it possess tremendous attack power, it is also an area-of-effect skill. Before my Fourth Soul Skill, this is the most powerful soul skill I have ever seen," Yue Guan praised with a smile.

"Thank you for the praise, Chrysanthemum Douluo," Long Yun said modestly. Although he was immensely satisfied with this soul skill, he was not arrogant enough to lose himself in it. One soul skill did not mean much; he still had a long road ahead of him.

"Mm. Only by remaining neither arrogant nor impatient can you go farther. I think highly of you, and I hope you can keep this up. Only then will you be able to reach the pinnacle of soul masters. Remember, do not become complacent over temporary achievements," Yue Guan said with a nod. He was extremely pleased with Long Yun's attitude.

"I understand. Thank you for your guidance, Chrysanthemum Elder!" Long Yun said respectfully.

"By the way, now that you have obtained your first Soul Ring, let's go acquire your Second Soul Ring as well! I can hardly wait to see what level your Soul Power will reach after obtaining your Second Soul Ring. Ha ha, I'm really looking forward to it," Yue Guan said with a laugh.

He truly was curious about how many levels Long Yun could gain by absorbing two Soul Rings in succession. Especially since his first Soul Ring was already more than seven hundred years old, his Second Soul Ring definitely would not be less than seven hundred years old either. Once the energy from those two Soul Rings stacked together, even he had no idea how many levels it could raise Long Yun's Soul Power by. That only made him more curious.

Although Long Yun was tempted when he heard that they would be going for his Second Soul Ring right away, he did not answer immediately. He had some considerations of his own.

I've already obtained my first Soul Ring. Although my Soul Power should still be at level twenty, both its total amount and quality have definitely improved greatly. I can clearly feel that. But I still haven't fully adapted to this suddenly surging Soul Power. If I obtain my Second Soul Ring now, could it make my foundation unstable and affect my future cultivation?

According to those cultivation novels I read before, that is entirely possible. Sometimes, advancing too quickly is not a good thing. Failing to build a solid foundation is a very serious matter.

It seems I shouldn't rush to obtain my Second Soul Ring. I should first fully absorb and adapt to this surging Soul Power, then consider the Second Soul Ring. That might be the best choice! After thinking it over, Long Yun made his decision. He would wait for a while before considering obtaining his Second Soul Ring.

Although he wanted to obtain another Soul Ring immediately, he suppressed that urgency after considering his future cultivation.

Seeing Long Yun remain silent, Yue Guan thought he was worried about his Second Soul Ring. He said, "Long Yun, you don't need to worry about what soul beast to hunt for your Second Soul Ring. Your Holiness the Pope has already selected several soul beasts suitable for your Second Soul Ring."

"I'm not worried about what soul beast to hunt for my Second Soul Ring," Long Yun said, shaking his head. "I just thought about it, and I don't think I can obtain my Second Soul Ring yet," he admitted frankly.

"Hm?" Yue Guan frowned. "Can you tell me your reason?" He did not immediately reject Long Yun's idea. Instead, he wanted to hear his reasoning.

"Of course." Long Yun nodded. "I have only just obtained my first Soul Ring, and the Soul Power in my body has increased greatly. But I have not fully adapted to this surging Soul Power yet. I still need some time to properly adapt to it, so I can completely integrate it with my own Soul Power."

"Only then will it not affect my future cultivation. Otherwise, I'm afraid that my impatience will leave my foundation unstable and affect my future cultivation," Long Yun said seriously.

Surprise appeared in Yue Guan's eyes as he listened to Long Yun. He had not expected an eleven- or twelve-year-old child like Long Yun to understand such principles. That was truly rare.

Yue Guan did not speak. Instead, he considered Long Yun's words. He also felt that Long Yun had a point. Cultivation could not be rushed, so he nodded and said, "What you said makes sense. Then let us return to Spirit City first! Once we return, we can ask Your Holiness the Pope when it would be appropriate for you to obtain your Second Soul Ring."

Bibi Dong had originally asked him to help Long Yun obtain two Soul Rings this time. But since Long Yun had such concerns, he naturally respected his opinion. They would not obtain the Second Soul Ring for now; they could discuss it after returning to the Pope's Palace and meeting Your Holiness the Pope.

Long Yun shook his head. "Chrysanthemum Elder, I don't want to return to the Pope's Palace yet. I want to train in this forest for a few days and use that time to properly adapt to the Soul Power in my body."

Long Yun had only decided to remain in the forest and train for several days after careful consideration. He had obtained a Soul Ring, but he had absolutely no combat experience. To put it plainly, he had strength but did not know how to use it. He was all show, and that was not a good thing. He wanted to use this opportunity to gain combat experience, mainly to overcome some of his fear toward soul beasts. To him, these soul beasts were like monsters, and he really was not used to them yet. The best way to overcome fear was to face it head-on.

There was also what he had just mentioned: he wanted to quickly master the Soul Power in his body through battle. Of course, there was one final reason. Only here could he conveniently draw a Titled Douluo. If he returned to the Pope's Palace and suddenly summoned a Titled Douluo, he would definitely be noticed. Long Yun did not doubt that in the slightest. Qian Daoliu and his teacher were no ordinary Titled Douluo. It would not be difficult for them to sense the aura of an unfamiliar Titled Douluo. The sudden appearance of a Titled Douluo in the Pope's Palace would not be easy to explain away.

Things were different here. With only Chrysanthemum Douluo around, it would be far easier to handle. When the time came, he could even help provide some sort of explanation, making it reasonable for the suddenly appearing Titled Douluo to stay by his side. He was simply the perfect useful tool!

"Not going back?" Yue Guan frowned again, though he could roughly guess why Long Yun wanted this. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Fine, then. I'll stay with you in this forest for a few days. Once you adapt to the Soul Power in your body, perhaps you can even obtain your Second Soul Ring then. It would save us some trouble."

"Mm, thank you for understanding, Chrysanthemum Elder," Long Yun said happily. Yue Guan was quite easy to talk to. He had thought he would need to spend some effort persuading him.

"It's nothing. Still, I'm quite surprised that you would make such a plan. The gifted students at Spirit Hall Academy, including Na Na and the others, all look miserable whenever they hear they have to train in the Soul Beast Forest. They avoid it like the plague. Yet you actually took the initiative to ask to train in this forest. That is truly rare!" Yue Guan praised. His impression of Long Yun was getting better and better. This child would surely become someone great in the future!

"Heh heh, I'm only making up for my shortcomings," Long Yun said somewhat embarrassedly.

"Mm. Then train slowly in the forest by yourself. I will protect you from the shadows, but unless you encounter a fatal threat, I will not intervene. Do you understand?" Yue Guan said.

"I understand. Sorry to trouble you," Long Yun said with a nod. To achieve the true effect of training, he needed to avoid relying on others.

Yue Guan nodded and said nothing more. With a flash, he vanished from where he stood. Long Yun looked around for a while but could not spot Yue Guan. He could not help but sigh at how elusive Titled Douluo truly were.

Shrugging, Long Yun broke into a smile. "Then let's see whether I'm a European Emperor or an African Chieftain!" Long Yun muttered, unable to hide the excitement on his face.

"System, System, come out already! I want to draw!" Long Yun called out in his mind.

"Would the host like to begin the draw now?" the system's voice sounded.

"Wait a moment. System, let me ask first: how does the Titled Douluo I draw arrive? Can I speak with him beforehand and get our story straight?" Long Yun asked in his mind. Yue Guan would definitely notice if a Titled Douluo suddenly appeared beside him, so if possible, he wanted to explain things to that Titled Douluo in advance and make it seem more reasonable for him to stay by Long Yun's side.

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