New Soul Spirit and "First Meeting with Ice Empress"

After returning home, Wu Yang Jin also explained what had happened to Na'er. Although Na'er had no Martial Soul, she learned well and quickly, and she found the situation quite surprising as well.

"Then does that mean you're the strongest in the academy now, Brother?"

"Of course. As Na'er's brother, I naturally have to be the strongest. That's the only way I can protect Na'er properly."

"Mm! Brother is the best!"

As she spoke, Na'er hugged Wu Yang Jin again.

Meanwhile, in the Sea of Consciousness, the Ice Empress was finally able to rest.

"Humans these days really are interesting."

"Is that so?"

"Yes, and Soul Spirits have developed rapidly too, though that child's Soul Spirit has a bit of a problem."

"Oh, right, Ice Empress. You've been in contact with that child recently. What do you think?" Old Long asked.

"That's what I wanted to say. That child is probably its host, except she's being suppressed."

Upon hearing this, the three of them finally understood. Combined with what Wu Yang Jin had said before, the answer had become fairly clear.

"It's fine. With the suppression he gave her, there shouldn't be any problems. This will also be a good stimulus for Yang Jin."

"Mm... that's true. I'm quite fond of him myself, so there shouldn't be a problem."

After a long while, Wu Yang Jin and Na'er returned to their rooms to sleep. As they slept, bright moonlight shone into the room, making Na'er's silver hair glimmer.

At the same time, however, a faint halo silently emerged from Na'er's body. Yellow, green, red, blue, purple, gold, and silver—seven colors flickered in alternation.

There was also a blackish-red color mixed in, but it did not come from Na'er. Rather, it came from...

Na'er's breathing became uneven at first because of the halo, before gradually returning to normal.

Yet her brows remained tightly furrowed, as if she were having a nightmare.

The next day, Wu Yang Jin continued attending school and studying. After returning home, he entered the Sea of Consciousness that day.

"You're here?"

"Mm. Wait, who are you?"

"Hehe, I am—"

"Old Long, where's the ice scorpion?"

The Ice Empress was suddenly ignored.

"Uh... look to my right."

"Your right? Ah... has the scorpion become a spirit?!"

"Y-Yes my ass! You're the one who became a scorpion spirit! I'm the Ice Empress!" the Ice Empress shouted.

"Sorry, sorry. That was unexpected."

"Forget it. Anyway, I'm your Soul Spirit. In short, I'm the same kind of existence as this Old Long and the Snow Empress."

"Eh? So you all know each other?"

"That's right. And I came here to help you, and also to... protect you properly."

"Okay. Thank you, Sister Ice Empress," Wu Yang Jin said.

"Sister... sister..."

At that moment, the Ice Empress softly repeated the word "sister."

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing, Little Jin. Little Sister Ice Empress simply hasn't been called 'sister' in a very long time."

"Mm, there's nothing else today. We mainly wanted you to meet her. Go get some rest," Old Long said.

With that, Wu Yang Jin exited the Sea of Consciousness, while the Ice Empress remained there muttering to herself.

One day afterward, he had saved enough money again and went to buy a Soul Spirit for the Star Sign Eye.

After all, neither the Snow Enchantress Martial Soul nor the Black Dragon Martial Soul needed one anymore. Only the Star Sign Eye Martial Soul still lacked a Soul Spirit, Soul Ring, and Soul Skill.

When he arrived at the Spirit Pagoda again, the person who came into view was still the same Spirit Transfer Master who had tested Wu Yang Jin and Tang Wu Lin and given them their Soul Spirits before.

"Hmm? You're that little Yang Jin?"

"It's me, Spirit Transfer Master."

"What is it?"

"I'm here to buy a Soul Spirit for my friend. He really couldn't get away today, so I had to come buy it for him."

"Oh, I see. But if he can't come in person... what Martial Soul does he have?"

"Mm... I don't really understand it either, but I know it's a Body Martial Soul that uses the eyes."

"Eyes? Ah, then it's the same type of Martial Soul as one of the Spirit Pagoda's founders."

"You mean Ancestor Huo Yuhao?"

"That's right. That great man and another great person founded the Spirit Pagoda, which is why it has become what it is today."

After saying that, the Spirit Transfer Master did not intend to say much more and led Wu Yang Jin to purchase a Soul Spirit. Of course, it was actually Wu Yang Jin's own Soul Spirit. He couldn't tell the other man that he had twin Martial Souls... or rather, three Martial Souls, could he?

"Mm, I explained the purchases for this Martial Soul to you before. Take a look and see what your friend needs."

However, as he looked at the numbers and buttons on the machine beside him, it felt as though he had recalled the scene from back then.

"Mm... Spirit Transfer Master, I'll take this one. My friend will definitely like this cute little fellow's appearance too."

"Oh? A Nine-Tailed Demon Fox? It really is a cute little fellow, and it's also quite a good high-level hundred-year Soul Spirit."

"Really? Thank you!"

"It's nothing, it's nothing. Your friend is pretty lucky, so I'll give you a little discount today."

"Really? Thank you!"

After Wu Yang Jin paid the Spirit Transfer Master, he took the Soul Spirit belonging to his friend—himself—and left the Spirit Pagoda, preparing to return home and absorb it.

The little fellow in his hands had already drifted off to sleep, occasionally rubbing against his clothes.

"Hmm? Is this the new Soul Spirit you bought?"

"Yes, Old Long."

"Oh? This Soul Spirit is quite cute," the Ice Empress said.

"Mm, but Little Jin, have you noticed that your Soul Spirit has something special about it?"

"Something special?"

"Yes. Although it's a spiritual-type Nine-Tailed Demon Fox, the so-called demon fox also comes with fire-type Soul Skills that affect the mind."

"Affect the mind?"

"That's right. Normally, they directly interfere with the opponent and strike straight at the brain. But barring any surprises, this Soul Spirit will grant you more than just simple spiritual-type Soul Skills. It also has burning effects, and with training, you'll be able to use flames in reality while using spiritual-type Soul Skills," Old Long said.

"I didn't expect you to be so amazing, little fellow."

"Wuu? Wuuu!"

Perhaps because it was a high-level hundred-year Soul Spirit, and because of the presence of these three as well as the mysterious Wu Yang Jin, the little fellow seemed to understand Wu Yang Jin's words and cried out in delight.

At the same time, his Star Sign Eye Martial Soul also gained its first hundred-year Soul Skill, called Demon Fox Eye.

Thus, the Black Dragon Martial Soul gained its first thousand-year Soul Skill, the Snow Enchantress Martial Soul—Snow Empress—gained its current First Soul Skill and the First Soul Skill bestowed by the Ice Empress, while the Star Sign Eye received its First Soul Skill from its Soul Spirit, the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox.

One day afterward, Mang Tian also asked the two children about their situations, including the state of their Martial Souls and their mysterious levels. After learning about them, he took out something for them to see.

Mang Tian took out a piece of metal. Judging from its appearance and characteristics, both Wu Yang Jin and Tang Wu Lin recognized it at once. More importantly... this was something only used for Thousand Refinement!

Heavy Silver was a relatively precious material used by those studying forging during Thousand Refinement. It was far more expensive than ordinary iron and steel.

In short, it was extremely valuable!

Moreover, it possessed excellent malleability and good Soul Power conductivity. Metal of this grade could only display its full potential after Thousand Refinement.

So-called Thousand Refinement did not mean casually hammering something a thousand times and calling it done.

Rather, it required constant meticulous work to remove all impurities within it and increase its density. The greatest effect of Thousand Refinement was sublimation.

Only by causing it to undergo the so-called sublimation effect during the forging process—why did this feel a little like a certain line? Right! Fusion Up! Ultraman Geed? Was that it?—could it be considered true Thousand Refinement.

Therefore, it was likewise far more than simply striking it a thousand times with a forging hammer. Its internal structure and grain also had to undergo a reorganizing transformation.