Night fell like an inky tide, silently swallowing the Star Dou Great Forest.
At the edge of the icy-blue swamp region, the simple camp Shui Bing'er had set up became the only source of light and warmth amid the darkness and cold.
A circle of carefully scattered beast-repelling powder gave off a faint scent, separating the camp from the potential threats outside.
At the center, a small bonfire crackled. Its dancing flames drove away the damp chill of the forest and illuminated the girls seated around it.
Shui Bing'er was carefully turning several skewers of tender Soul Beast hind leg meat. Grease dripped into the fire with sizzling sounds, and the aroma of roasting meat drifted away on the night wind.
Xue Wu and Yu Hairou had successfully absorbed their Spirit Rings. They now sat beside Shui Bing'er, helping tend the meat while excitedly conversing in low voices.
"Cold Dance Whirlwind... its range and control are simply too powerful! I feel like I could control the entire arena by myself now!"
Feeling the surging Soul Power inside her body and her brand-new Fourth Spirit Skill, Xue Wu's eyes shone with confidence.
Yu Hairou nodded vigorously and swung a fist, producing a sharp whistle through the air. "My Sharp Fin Wave Breaker Stab is the same—it's much stronger offensively! And that tearing force... Defense Spirit Skills of the same level will probably find it hard to block completely. His Excellency... he's truly incredible!"
The two girls exchanged a glance, each seeing the deep gratitude and reverence in the other's eyes.
To absorb Spirit Rings far beyond their limits and gain such powerful Spirit Skills was an opportunity they had never even dared dream of before.
Not only did Jiang Zhen possess heaven-reaching strength, but when it came to teaching disciples, he