The First Soul Ring

"Tang San, it seems I've won. Let's stop here."

Yu Cheng's tone was calm.

Tang San had the Mysterious Heaven Skill, and he also had his own Urn.

Everyone had a bright future.

As long as Urns continuously appeared and inherited the legacy of the future, Yu Cheng could keep improving his strength.

Currently, he had a slight edge over Tang San. In the future, perhaps he would win by an even greater margin.

Tang San knelt on the ground, pulling a roof tile from his shoulder.

Seeing Yu Cheng's nonchalant expression, Tang San's face instantly flushed red.

Damn it!

Among the students of Nuoding Academy, his Soul Power Level was far ahead, making him the undisputed little genius.

Apart from Xiao Wu, Tang San didn't take anyone else seriously.

However, today, he had lost.

He lost to Yu Cheng, who had a congenital two-level Soul Power and the same Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul.

What's more, his Soul Power was ten levels higher than the opponent's!

In the end, Tang San managed to console himself.

It was just a sparring match.

And he had only used pebbles; if he had used actual Hidden Weapons, Yu Cheng probably wouldn't have lasted ten rounds.

"Yu Cheng, I'll let you have this Soul Ring! Next time, I will definitely win!"

Tang San said with feigned nonchalance.

He was naturally unwilling!

However, losing was losing.

Tang San wasn't so petty as to throw a tantrum over a Soul Ring.

The gap in Soul Power was a chasm. Once he absorbed his second Soul Ring, Yu Cheng wouldn't stand a chance of winning!

"Here, this is the blueprint."

Tang San took out a piece of parchment from his Soul Tool, tossed it to Yu Cheng, and then turned to leave.

Watching Tang San's retreating back, Yu Cheng smiled faintly.

After the City Lord's Mansion incident, Tang San's protagonist halo had shattered into pieces in his heart.

What about being the protagonist?

If Xiao Dachuan had been a bit more ruthless, Tang San would have been finished.

Now, Tang San's second Soul Ring had also been snatched away. What else would happen in the future, we shall wait and see!

The Red-haired Soul King looked at Yu Cheng with eyes full of admiration.

"A very exciting battle! Yu Cheng, your combat ability far surpasses that of ordinary Soul Masters."

Yu Cheng quickly waved his hands, "Elder, you flatter me. I don't even have a Soul Ring yet."

The Red-haired Soul King smiled gently, "I'm not joking. Many people have high Soul Power, but it's all built up with resources. They've lived comfortable lives since childhood and have no understanding of the outside world, let alone combat."

Hearing this, Su Yuntao scratched his head.

He didn't feel like he was that kind of person, as his family's conditions weren't that good.

"Xiao Cheng, hurry up and absorb the Soul Ring."

Su Yuntao said.

Yu Cheng nodded, holding his short knife, and approached the Ghost Vine.

After this short delay, Yu Cheng was surprised to find that the Ghost Vine's aura had actually stabilized a bit.

Such tenacious vitality! This Soul Beast seems to have been the right choice!

"Chirp!"

The short knife pierced the root, and a bright yellow Soul Ring rose up.

Yu Cheng sat down cross-legged, his Soul Power surging, guiding the Soul Ring to his head.

The Red-haired Soul King took out a stone from his embrace and injected Soul Power into it.

This was a recording stone, capable of briefly recording events happening outside.

Another Soul Ancestor took out a notebook and began to record Yu Cheng's reactions.

He didn't miss any details, from changes in Soul Power and breathing rhythm to even the micro-expressions on his face.

The others formed a circle, using their Soul Power to erect a protective shield, ensuring that not even a wisp of wind could blow in.

Everyone gathered around Yu Cheng.

At this moment, Yu Cheng's fate was intertwined with the future of all Soul Masters on the continent.

Time ticked by, second by second.

Yu Cheng's breathing remained steady.

In fact, after the sacrifice by the Evil Soul Master Yu Cheng, coupled with two and a half years of cultivation, Yu Cheng's physical strength was far beyond that of his peers.

Even without the Whale Rubber's assistance, he was confident in absorbing this Soul Ring.

However, the precedent set by the Evil Soul Master Yu Cheng.

"The tallest tree in the forest will be destroyed by the wind."

While revealing the secret of Whale Rubber could shatter Yu Xiaogang's theory, more importantly, Yu Cheng wanted to protect himself.

As long as everyone could absorb Soul Rings beyond their level, he could confidently absorb his second thousand-year Soul Ring.

With the Blood Sacrifice Array, Yu Cheng could rely on Devouring blood to enhance his Soul Power and physical fitness.

His Soul Ring configuration would only become more outrageous.

As for others being unable to do it?

That had nothing to do with him.

After all, his theory had been published; everyone would have to rely on their own abilities.

If they couldn't absorb Soul Rings beyond their level, they should reflect on whether they hadn't cultivated hard enough.

About half an hour later, Yu Cheng opened his eyes and slowly stood up.

"Yu Cheng, you really succeeded!"

Su Yuntao rushed forward and excitedly hugged him.

"Cough, cough, Brother Tao, you're going to suffocate me."

Su Yuntao released Yu Cheng and asked impatiently, "Yu Cheng, how do you feel now? Is there any discomfort in your body?"

"No discomfort at all, I feel great right now!"

Yu Cheng smiled, his Soul Power surged, and his Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul rose from his palm.

Compared to before absorbing the Soul Ring, the branches of the Blue Silver Grass had thickened, and the emerald green leaves were covered with a layer of gray.

"Your Martial Soul has become much more robust, and your Soul Power fluctuations are very stable. That's wonderful!"

Su Yuntao jumped up excitedly.

He had only led the way on this trip, but Su Yuntao knew his name would be written into history as one of the "guides"!

"Your Martial Soul does bear some resemblance to the Ghost Vine."

The Red-haired Soul King stroked his chin and said with a smile.

He took out a crystal ball. "Let's test your Soul Power and see what surprises this Soul Ring, absorbed beyond your level, will bring us!"

The others also chuckled.

Everyone knew that after Yu Cheng absorbed this Soul Ring, his future would be incredibly bright.

He was a pioneer, and calling him "Master Yu" wouldn't be an exaggeration!

Honor, status, money...

He was clearly on the path to the pinnacle of life!

Yu Cheng placed his hand on the ball, and a strong blue light illuminated it.

"Level thirteen!"

Everyone exclaimed in unison.

At this moment, they were certain that Yu Cheng's future was unstoppable.

In fact, the Ghost Vine provided Yu Cheng with about two and a half levels of Soul Power. The extra half level of Soul Power came from him absorbing the energy within the Ghost Vine.

Of course, it wasn't the Blood Sacrifice Array; after all, he couldn't act recklessly in broad daylight.

This half level of Soul Power originated from the effect of his first Soul Skill.

Frenzied Seed.

When a seed is released and attached to a Soul Beast or Soul Master, it increases all attributes by 30% for half an hour and significantly reduces the perception of pain.

Judging by this alone, the power of this Soul Skill was quite formidable.

Even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, renowned as the continent's top support-type Martial Soul, only had a 20% increase effect with its first Soul Skill, and that was for a single attribute.

However, Yu Cheng's Soul Skill had a slight side effect.

After half an hour, the amplified target would fall into a weakened state, with all attributes decreasing by 50% for approximately two to three hours.

As for why there was a side effect...

It was naturally because the seed parasitized within someone else's body, and a portion of their life force and Soul Power was absorbed by Yu Cheng.

In a sense, the true purpose of the seed is to absorb the host's life force.

The attribute amplification is meant to numb the host, while the pain reduction is to prevent them from resisting.

"Yu Cheng, the Martial Soul Hall will celebrate your success when we get back!"

Su Yuntao said excitedly.

Everyone laughed and strode out of the forest.

After they left, the Ghost Vine's towering body collapsed with a crash. Stalks of Blue Silver Grass grew out, quickly covering the entire corpse.

If an outsider were to pass by, they would probably exclaim: "The Blue Silver Grass here grows so lush!"