Chakra and Soul Power

Li Xun had been carefully observing the changes in the emotions of those around him ever since he entered the main hall.

The disappointed expressions on Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and the others naturally did not escape him.

After thinking it over, Li Xun guessed that they had probably misunderstood something. "Uncle Ning, you can call my Martial Soul the Thousand Hands Great Buddha.

"My Martial Soul naturally possesses the ability to control trees."

With that, Li Xun released the right hand supporting his Martial Soul.

After leaving his right hand, the Thousand Hands Great Buddha actually floated beside him on its own, never falling.

With his right hand free, Li Xun brought his palms together and carefully sensed the energy contained within his body.

He had to refine Chakra.

The Chakra in Naruto originally came from the Great Tree of Divine Power. Only later did it gradually evolve into something refined from the human body's energy and Spiritual Power.

This method of cultivation, relying entirely on oneself, actually did not care about the world's transformation.

What was truly rare was the Kekkei Genkai, commonly known as bloodline abilities.

As his bodily energy and Spiritual Power gathered, an extremely tiny blue flame gradually appeared inside him.

Feeling the flame that could go out at any moment, Li Xun was overjoyed.

As long as he had Chakra, he could use some of the Ninjutsu from Naruto. In future battles, he would have more methods at his disposal than other Soul Masters.

Just as Li Xun was rejoicing, a surge of energy rapidly poured into his body from outside, then quickly rushed toward the blue flame.

Li Xun noticed the unexpected situation and furrowed his brows.

Before he could react, that energy became entangled with the blue flame.

"Could this be Soul Power?"

"I wonder if mixing the energies together will affect my ability to use Ninjutsu."

Li Xun slowly opened his eyes and saw Ning Fengzhi and the others watching him expectantly.

The corner of Li Xun's eye twitched. He stopped thinking about it, interlocked his ten fingers, and formed the Serpent Seal.

Wood Style.

As the Chakra within his body was activated, three saplings the length of his little fingers suddenly sprouted from the ground before him.

After casting the Ninjutsu, Li Xun's forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat.

He now understood Captain Yamato's feelings.

Wood Style was basically all about major techniques. The scale it could create depended entirely on the strength used to activate it. These three saplings were already his current limit.

This body was frail to the extreme, and his Chakra was mixed with Soul Power. To achieve this much, he had already fought with everything he had.

Unlike Li Xun's dissatisfaction with his own strength, the people around him all stared at the saplings on the ground in shock.

"He can actually use a spirit skill without a Soul Ring or Soul Bone!"

Looking at the saplings on the ground, Gu Rong wore a face of astonishment.

"This Martial Soul possesses such an ability. Its quality should be quite high." Ning Fengzhi's face was filled with delight.

"That isn't all. Feel it carefully." Sword Douluo's expression was solemn.

Unlike Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong, Sword Douluo Chen Xin had reached the pinnacle of swordsmanship, and his powers of observation were astonishing.

With a little perception, he had already noticed the saplings' special qualities.

"Grandpa Sword, what are you talking about?" Ning Rongrong looked at Chen Xin with confusion on her small face.

"Be good, Rongrong. Grandpa Sword will tell you in a moment."

Chen Xin smiled, rubbed Ning Rongrong's bun, and comforted her.

After Chen Xin's reminder, Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong hurriedly used their Spiritual Power to carefully observe the saplings.

"These saplings have astonishing vitality. They seem to possess healing abilities as well."

Ning Fengzhi had conducted the deepest research into Martial Souls. With a brief probe, he discovered the attributes they possessed.

"That isn't all. Look."

Gu Rong manipulated a thin strand of energy and slashed it toward the sapling.

A tiny wound instantly appeared on the thumb-sized sapling's surface.

The wound was not deep, but it was still clearly visible.

The group looked closely and saw the wound on the sapling writhing from time to time, as if it were healing itself.

"Damn bony bastard. As expected of someone who plays with dead things, you're certainly meticulous when observing life." Sword Douluo Chen Xin shot Gu Rong a sidelong glance.

Bone Douluo Gu Rong looked disdainful. "Old Sword Bastard, of course you can't compare with me in this regard."

"Healing and self-recovery? Doesn't that mean Xiao Xun can develop toward becoming a healing-type Soul Master?"

Ning Fengzhi nodded in satisfaction.

Healing-type Martial Souls were incredibly rare. Whenever one appeared, it became a target fought over by all the major powers.

Soul Masters were in a high-risk profession, and injuries were unavoidable.

If some injuries were not treated in time, they could easily become hidden ailments that affected one's future cultivation and life or death.

Most importantly, healing-type Soul Masters did not conflict with support-type Soul Masters.

Chen Xin nodded. "Yes. Moreover, I think Xiao Xun's Martial Soul can also develop toward group healing."

"Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, what do you think would be a good choice for Xiao Xun's first Soul Ring?"

"For his first Soul Ring, I think he should focus on improving himself."

"Healing-type?"

As he listened to them discuss the matter, Li Xun could not help rubbing his face.

This was the Martial Soul formed from one of the strongest abilities in the Naruto world.

If he developed toward becoming a healing-type Soul Master, he might as well have Master Xiao Gang recommend Tree Bind to him.

Just as the group was discussing heatedly, Ning Rongrong came over. "Your name is Li Xun, right? My name is Ning Rongrong."

"I understand now. You're a healing-type Soul Master, right?"

"Then when Rongrong gets sick in the future, will you be the one to treat me?"

Li Xun looked at the curious little face leaning toward him. He opened his mouth, then swallowed his words.

"I'm not a healing-type Soul Master, but if you get sick, I can still treat you."

But not with a spirit skill.

Li Xun did not say that part. After all, according to the established understanding in the Douluo world, aside from martial techniques, Soul Masters needed a Soul Ring or Soul Bone to use their abilities.

Li Xun could use Wood Style, so he figured he should still be able to use some healing-type Ninjutsu.

"Yay! Then Rongrong will never have to drink medicine again." Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong happily ran toward Ning Fengzhi and the others.

Li Xun, however, fell into thought.

He was considering whether he should reveal his Second Martial Soul.

That would increase his value.

Actually, for someone like him who knew the plot, going to the Spirit Hall was undoubtedly the best path to clear the game.

After all, it had nearly twenty Titled Douluo.

And that was without counting Qian Renxue, who had yet to fully mature.

As long as he suppressed Tang San, unless the God Realm interfered, the Spirit Hall would inevitably unify the continent.

The prerequisite was that he could enter the Spirit Hall's inner circle and control the short-circuited minds of Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue.

The second path was to go to Sea God Island.

It was quite peaceful there, but the journey was a long one, and going without the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud would be somewhat dangerous.

However, if he chose to develop in peace and stability, he would lose many opportunities on the continent.

The third option was the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Compared with the Clear Sky Sect's exclusivity and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's empty reputation, this sect was not only normal but also very wealthy.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had only two shortcomings: it was easily affected by the Soul Hunting Operation.

And it did not know how to make use of its wealth, which was enough to rival a nation.

As for the other powers on the continent, there was no need to mention them. They were both poor and weak.

Li Xun glanced at the three people, who had already begun discussing what his Fifth Spirit Ring should be.

He sighed inwardly.

If he chose to leave the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect now, whether there would be danger was already a question.

He did not dare bet on whether Ning Fengzhi was truly as accommodating as he appeared on the surface.

"Actually, as long as I change Ning Fengzhi's views on the Upper Three Sects, there's a good chance of avoiding the Soul Hunting Operation." Li Xun pondered inwardly.

"What unity and mutual support? What did you ultimately gain from it?"

Li Xun glanced at Ning Fengzhi and the other two. "When Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo were beaten to pieces, who even spared you a glance?"