Chen Feng's First Spirit Ring

Chen Feng sat cross-legged before the Heavy Mud Horse's corpse, summoned his Martial Soul, and laid it flat across his lap.

Then he closed his eyes, gathered his Soul Power into the Tai Chi Bagua Sword, and drew in the Heavy Mud Horse's spirit ring.

The glowing yellow spirit ring floated toward Chen Feng, gradually shrinking until it finally became a ray of light that entered the Gen position of the Tai Chi Bagua Sword.

The next moment, the Gen position of the Tai Chi Bagua Sword glowed with an earthy yellow light. The sword's material became somewhat more solid, and the entire blade looked far heavier.

As Chen Feng absorbed his first spirit ring, Chen Yun also saw the Martial Soul he had summoned.

This child's surname is Chen, and his Martial Soul is a sword. Could he be related to Sword Douluo? The thought surfaced in Chen Yun's mind.

But he quickly became uncertain. Everyone knew that Sword Douluo's family had been passed down through a single line, and there had never been any mention of other clansmen. The possibility that Chen Feng was related to Sword Douluo was unlikely; it was probably just a coincidence.

The same thought occurred to Grandmaster, but having once read the archives of Spirit Hall, he possessed more accurate information.

As far as Grandmaster knew, the widely circulated claim that Sword Douluo's family had been passed down through a single line was not entirely accurate.

What could truly be confirmed was that Sword Douluo's family had been passed down through a single line for at least two generations.

As for whether Sword Douluo's grandfather's generation had any blood relatives, there was no relevant information due to the passage of time, so people simply assumed there were none.

So, could Xiao Feng be a distant relative of Sword Douluo? Grandmaster stroked his chin in thought.

As time passed, Chen Feng gradually awoke from the process of absorbing the spirit ring.

"I succeeded!" A delighted smile appeared on his youthful face.

"What spirit skill did you get? Was it what you wanted?" Dai Mubai asked curiously.

"Yes, it perfectly matches what I had in mind." Chen Feng nodded.

He lifted the Tai Chi Bagua Sword and casually flourished it before saying, "The effect of my first spirit skill is that I can consume Soul Power to increase this sword's weight. The more Soul Power I consume, the greater the increase. I call this spirit skill Heavy Sword."

"This spirit skill is quite good," Grandmaster commented. "It can greatly strengthen your ability to break through defenses, and it will also give you the means to confront those powerful, heavy-hitting Assault Type Spirit Masters head-on. Of course, that is assuming you can withstand the sword's increased weight in battle."

"Yes. After gaining this spirit skill, my own strength has become an issue. It seems I'll need to do some strength training next," Chen Feng said after thinking for a moment.

"That can wait until later. Let's continue helping Xiao Wu search for a Soul Beast. Once we find one, Uncle Chen, Zhu Zhuqing, and I will head elsewhere to hunt Wind Attribute Soul Beasts," Dai Mubai said as he walked over.

"Big Brother Dai, have you already decided on your path?" Chen Feng asked.

"Yes. I originally came here to hunt a Golden Light Tiger. My father said that Soul Beast could allow me to obtain the White Tiger Blazing Light Wave, but I've just decided to pursue the Wind Attribute path instead, so naturally I need to go somewhere else." Dai Mubai nodded.

"You're giving up the Gold Attribute path? If you took that path, you wouldn't need to go anywhere else. You could solve the matter right here," Chen Feng said.

"No, I've already figured it out. The Gold Attribute path doesn't suit me. I long for a free and unfettered life, and the unrestrained Wind Attribute better fits my true nature." Dai Mubai smiled.

"Looks like I made Big Brother Dai come here for nothing." Chen Feng smiled as well. "Since you've already chosen your path, then I wish you smooth sailing. Let's part ways here."

"You don't need our help? Haven't you found the Soul Beast Xiao Wu needs yet?" Dai Mubai asked in surprise.

Chen Feng put on a hesitant expression and looked at Xiao Wu. "The Soul Beast Xiao Wu needs is rather difficult to find. I'm afraid it can't be settled in a short time. Xiao Wu, do you need Uncle Chen and the others to help?"

"No, no. Boss Dai, hurry and go find your own Soul Beast target. Brother Su and Xiao San can help me," Xiao Wu said, waving her hands repeatedly. "Grandmaster said Moon-Drawing Foxes are very hard to find. If our luck is bad, we might not find one even after ten days or half a month."

She was going to condense her own spirit ring, so naturally, the fewer people around her, the better. Otherwise, someone might notice something unusual.

If they were in the Star Dou Great Forest rather than Sand Gold Valley, she would not even need anyone by her side.

Xiao Wu had originally been wondering what excuse she could use to act alone after finding a Moon-Drawing Fox without this Spirit King noticing anything strange.

Now that Chen Feng had given her such a good opportunity, Xiao Wu naturally had to seize it.

Hearing this, Dai Mubai hesitated as well.

He was already level 20. Although he could continue meditating without obtaining a spirit ring, and the Soul Power he gained would not go to waste, he still wanted to absorb a spirit ring and break through as soon as possible.

Dai Mubai had originally thought that the Soul Beast Xiao Wu needed would not be difficult to find and that it would take, at most, half a day or a day. That was why he had intended to lend a hand before leaving, as thanks to Chen Feng for helping him escape his cage and for guiding Zhu Zhuqing.

But upon hearing that it might take ten days or half a month, Dai Mubai immediately became reluctant to waste any more time here.

Xiao Wu saw his hesitation and immediately added fuel to the fire. "Oh, stop hesitating, Boss Dai. Don't you want to obtain a spirit ring and break through to Soul Grandmaster? We'll be fine here. It'll just take a little time."

"That's right, Big Brother Dai." Chen Feng also began persuading him. "There's really no need for you to waste time here with us. Soul Beasts like Moon-Drawing Foxes are both rare and timid. This isn't something that can be handled quickly."

With things said to this point, Dai Mubai went along with it and nodded.

"Then we'll leave first. I hope you can find the Soul Beast Xiao Wu needs soon."

"Then we'll borrow your good wishes, Boss Dai. By the way, have you decided what Soul Beast you'll choose for your second spirit ring?" Chen Feng asked.

"I have a rough idea. I plan to choose a Soul Beast that can enhance my attack power and destructive force. For now, I've settled on a Gale Tiger," Dai Mubai replied.

"A Gale Tiger won't do," Grandmaster suddenly said.

"Why not?" Dai Mubai asked Grandmaster in confusion.

But Grandmaster looked at Chen Feng and said, "Xiao Feng, explain it. After all, this is a theory you proposed."

Under Dai Mubai's curious gaze, Chen Feng nodded and said, "Your White Tiger is a biological Martial Soul, and the greatest characteristic of biological Martial Souls is their potential for growth. So I suggest that you first obtain a spirit skill that allows you to control wind. That way, your White Tiger can evolve toward a Wind Attribute Martial Soul.

"As for the specific Soul Beast, I recommend the Soul Beast known as the Wind Demon—the Kamaitachi."