Ye Feng's First Soul Skill

"What? Kill her?" Ye Feng looked at Sword Saint Chen Xin in surprise.

"Have you developed feelings for her already?" Sword Saint Chen Xin asked.

"Master, Xiao Wu isn't a bad person. Can't we spare her?" Ye Feng raised his brows and pleaded with Sword Saint Chen Xin.

"You want to talk about feelings with a soul beast?" Sword Saint Chen Xin frowned, looking at Ye Feng with some displeasure.

"Master, Xiao Wu truly isn't a bad person. I feel she's someone worthy of entrusting my back to. Besides, she has Innate Full Soul Power. If she is allowed to grow, I'll have another powerful friend in the future." For Xiao Wu's sake, Ye Feng once again tried to persuade his master, Sword Saint Chen Xin.

"Are you truly determined to do this? You must know that even I do not possess a hundred-thousand-year soul ring. To us Soul Masters, a hundred-thousand-year soul ring is something that can only be encountered by chance." Sword Saint Chen Xin's tone was stern as he solemnly questioned Ye Feng.

"If I had to choose between her soul ring and becoming friends with her, I would choose to be her friend without hesitation." Ye Feng spoke resolutely as he stared into Sword Saint Chen Xin's eyes.

"Very well."

Sword Saint Chen Xin reached out and gently patted Ye Feng's shoulder. In the end, he accepted Xiao Wu's existence and allowed her and Ye Feng to become friends.

This time, Sword Saint Chen Xin intended to help Ye Feng obtain his first three soul rings at once.

The absorption limit for the first soul ring was four hundred and twenty-three years. The absorption limit for the second soul ring was seven hundred and sixty-four years. The absorption limit for the third soul ring was one thousand seven hundred and sixty years.

Howl!

A wolf's howl suddenly came from the bushes. It was not one or two wolves, but a whole pack. The Soul Power around them was white.

"These are Netherworld Wolves, only ten-year soul beasts."

As Sword Saint Chen Xin spoke, he released his Soul Power. Surging Soul Power burst from his body, frightening the Netherworld Wolves into fleeing in panic.

"Animals possess the instinct to seek fortune and avoid danger. Weak soul beasts fear powerful soul beasts, and likewise fear powerful humans. Soul beasts do not cultivate easily; the shortest takes ten years, while the longest takes a hundred thousand years. Yet Soul Masters need an average of five soul rings in their lifetimes. If this continues, the day will come when Soul Masters have no soul rings left to use. As for these weak soul beasts, do not kill them if you can avoid it." As Sword Saint Chen Xin lectured him, he led Ye Feng onward in search of a suitable soul beast.

"Master, there's a leopard over there!"

"No. Its cultivation is too low. It's only a ten-year soul beast!"

"Master, there's a tiger over there that looks like it's covered in flames!"

"That is a Flame Tiger. It is suited for Power Attack System Soul Masters. Although its cultivation has reached three hundred years, it is still unsuitable for you. The Martial Soul you need to add a soul ring to this time is Nine Heart Profound Tang. If you were adding a soul ring to that Sword Martial Soul of yours, it would barely do."

A Flame Tiger was a hundred-year soul beast. Tigers were kings among beasts, yet in Sword Saint Chen Xin's eyes, it merely barely passed muster.

"I have already thought of what kinds of soul beasts your Sword Martial Soul needs. Those soul beasts are rare, and Feng Zhi has already sent people to search for them. Before then, we will add soul rings to your Nine Heart Profound Tang Martial Soul. Once your first Martial Soul has three soul rings attached, you can continue cultivating without being restrained by your cultivation bottleneck." Sword Saint Chen Xin explained in detail.

"Alright, Master," Ye Feng replied.

Sword Saint Chen Xin loved swords as dearly as his life and bore the title Sword. As a Titled Douluo, Ye Feng was more than willing to entrust the guidance of his Sword Martial Soul to Sword Saint Chen Xin.

"Master, is that ape suitable?" Ye Feng pointed at an ape drinking by the river ahead.

The ape was half-squatting on the riverbank. It scooped water into its mouth with its palms while remaining alert, its eyes scanning the surroundings. One drink, one glance around. One drink, one glance around.

As Ye Feng pointed at the ape, it froze, having also discovered Ye Feng and Sword Saint Chen Xin.

The ape was covered in blood-red fur, but aside from that, it was no different from other apes. When it stood up, it could reach nearly four meters in height. There was also a strange pattern on its forehead. The pattern had only three strokes in total.

Having discovered Ye Feng and Sword Saint Chen Xin, the ape slammed its fists together in a threatening display.

"It is a Rampage Ape."

Sword Saint Chen Xin studied the ape and continued, "For every hundred years it lives, the red pattern on its forehead gains another stroke. It has three red strokes on its forehead, and signs of a fourth stroke taking shape. Its cultivation is close to four hundred years. Choose it as the first soul ring for your Nine Heart Profound Tang!"

"Master, isn't it a Power Attack System soul beast?" Ye Feng asked doubtfully.

Sword Saint Chen Xin had said that since Ye Feng possessed the Xuanyuan Sword Martial Soul, he recommended that Ye Feng's Nine Heart Profound Tang follow the paths of the Support System and Control System. Yet the Rampage Ape before them was a Power Attack System soul beast, clearly unsuited to Ye Feng's Nine Heart Profound Tang.

"The Rampage Ape possesses a trace of blood from an ancient exotic species. This bloodline grants it an ability: it can awaken the power in its bloodline and temporarily increase its combat strength. This will greatly benefit your future development." Sword Saint Chen Xin voiced his thoughts.

"Alright, then... it'll be this one." Ye Feng nodded.

Sword Saint Chen Xin stepped forward, approaching the Rampage Ape one step at a time.

Roar!

The Rampage Ape roared threateningly at Sword Saint Chen Xin. Yet Sword Saint Chen Xin ignored its warning.

Bang!

Sword Saint Chen Xin's fist smashed into the Rampage Ape, sending it flying ten meters away with a single blow. Even without using the Seven Kill Sword, Sword Saint Chen Xin, as a Titled Douluo, was still exceptionally formidable in combat.

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

Sword Saint Chen Xin's fists landed blow after blow, beating the Rampage Ape until it had no chance to fight back.

Roar!

After taking more than a dozen consecutive punches, the Rampage Ape was thoroughly enraged. The red rune on its forehead lit up with red light, and its red fur seemed to shimmer with a layer of crimson radiance. It looked as though it were enveloped in red light.

After awakening the power in its blood, the Rampage Ape's speed and strength clearly became faster and greater. However, it was facing a Titled Douluo. It was still crushed by Sword Saint Chen Xin without suspense.

About ten minutes later, Sword Saint Chen Xin sent the Rampage Ape flying with one punch. It landed precisely on the ground a meter in front of Ye Feng.

"When a Soul Master absorbs a soul beast's soul ring, it is best to fulfill two conditions. First, the Soul Master personally kills the soul beast, causing it to develop intense resentment toward the Soul Master. Second, torment the soul beast until it abandons resistance and seeks death." As Sword Saint Chen Xin spoke, he took a dagger from his Storage Soul Guidance Device and tossed it to Ye Feng, instructing, "Begin. Use this dagger to end its life, then form hand seals with both hands like I do and obtain its soul ring."