The Troublesome Qian Renxue

The moment Ling Feng stepped out of his room, the system in his mind, which had been silent for a long time, suddenly sounded with its cold mechanical voice.

Detected that the host has reached the age of six and is now old enough to awaken a Martial Soul on Douluo Continent. A task is hereby issued.

Task issued: Host, please awaken your Martial Soul today.

Reward: One God-bestowed Soul Ring (related to the grade of the awakened Martial Soul).

Ling Feng was momentarily stunned when he heard the system issue a task, then felt a flood of emotions.

Over the past six years, the system had only issued three insignificant tasks. At one point, he had even thought it had run away.

He had not expected it to issue such a crucial task now. Six years had already passed since the system bound itself to him.

For everyone on Douluo Continent, the age of six was a turning point in their fate. The awakening of a Martial Soul would determine a Soul Master's future cultivation path and potential for growth.

Ling Feng had long since figured out the system's tricks. Unhurried, he raised his right hand and gently spread his palm.

The Void Mirror Martial Soul appeared, then he withdrew it and released the Dragon Roar Phoenix Cry Flute Martial Soul.

In an instant, purple-gold light shot into the sky as the Dragon Roar Phoenix Cry Flute unleashed its formidable power.

The Dragon Roar Phoenix Cry Flute currently had only two Soul Rings, those he had previously absorbed from the Ice Dragon King and the Fire Dragon King.

Over the past six years, Ling Feng had not rushed to add any more Soul Rings. He intended to fully add all nine Soul Rings to the Void Mirror first before considering Soul Rings for the Dragon Roar Phoenix Cry Flute Martial Soul.

The power currently displayed by the Void Mirror Martial Soul was already enough to look down upon all others on Douluo Continent.

Congratulations, host, on awakening twin God-tier Martial Souls and exceeding the task requirements. Reward critical hit commencing...

Reward: One God-bestowed Soul Ring (can reach a maximum of the Hundred Thousand Year level).

"Not bad."

Hearing that he had exceeded the task requirements and received such a generous reward, Ling Feng's lips curved slightly as he nodded in satisfaction.

Although he already possessed a powerful Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring, a God-bestowed Soul Ring was still quite enticing.

Ling Feng was not overly thrilled by the reward. In his view, while a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring was challenging, it was not beyond reach so long as he was willing to spend the time and effort fusing other Soul Rings.

Ling Feng extended his hand and retrieved the God-bestowed Soul Ring from the system space.

A sphere radiating dazzling golden light slowly emerged in his palm, like a mysterious star containing infinite possibilities.

According to the absorption method provided by the system, all he needed to do was gently crush the golden sphere to begin the absorption process.

Moreover, as his physical strength increased, this God-bestowed Soul Ring would eventually evolve to the coveted Hundred Thousand Year level.

Ling Feng stared at the golden sphere in his hand, considering whether to absorb it immediately.

He closed his eyes slightly and sent his spiritual power into the God-bestowed Soul Ring like threads, attempting to uncover the secrets of the power concealed within.

Yet after investigating for a while, he found nothing, as though he were surrounded by mist.

Still, he could clearly sense that this God-bestowed Soul Ring contained a mysterious, higher-level power that surpassed ordinary Soul Power.

If nothing unexpected happened, this power was the legendary God Power that stood above Soul Power.

Just as Ling Feng was absorbed in his thoughts about the God-bestowed Soul Ring, the system in his mind issued another task without warning, leaving him quite surprised.

Detected that the host has successfully awakened a Martial Soul.

Task issued: Host, please obtain your first Soul Ring within one month.

Reward: One random Soul Ring (of the same age as the first Soul Ring obtained).

Upon hearing the task, Ling Feng fell into rare contemplation.

He had already obtained his first Soul Ring, and it was currently around fifty thousand years old.

This meant that if he completed the task immediately, the reward would only be a fifty-thousand-year Soul Ring.

Such a reward was difficult to satisfy him.

Thus, Ling Feng let out a helpless sigh, realizing that the system was forcing him into seclusion again.

To pursue a higher-quality Soul Ring, he could only raise the age of his first Soul Ring to the Hundred Thousand Year level within the next month.

In the end, Ling Feng decided to go outside and relax for a while to ease the pressure from cultivation.

He strolled through the courtyard, and in that brief tranquility, his weary body and mind were somewhat soothed.

However, he did not linger in that state for long before quickly returning to his room to cultivate in seclusion.

He secretly swore that he would raise his first Soul Ring to the Hundred Thousand Year level within a month. That way, he could obtain another precious Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring.

Ling Feng decisively entered seclusion. With his previous experience of fusing a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring, this process was much easier.

He methodically controlled his Soul Power, skillfully merging the power of other ownerless Soul Rings into his first Soul Ring.

In just ten days, he successfully raised the age of his first Soul Ring to the Hundred Thousand Year level.

At this moment, Ling Feng's Soul Ring configuration became:

Red, black, black, black, black, black, red.

Such a heaven-defying Soul Ring configuration was unique across all of Douluo Continent.

Just as expected!

With a thought, Ling Feng's consciousness sank into his mind, and the system's cold voice sounded once more.

Congratulations, host, on successfully obtaining your first Soul Ring. Its age has reached one hundred thousand years, exceeding the task requirements. Reward critical hit commencing...

Reward: One random Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring.

After examining the bright, eye-catching Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring in the system, which radiated a powerful aura, Ling Feng considered it briefly and decided not to absorb it for now.

He was still two levels away from the Soul Douluo realm and planned to absorb it after breaking through to Soul Douluo.

Ling Feng then stood and stretched his limbs. The long period of seclusion had left his body somewhat stiff.

After finishing, he walked out of the room. Zhao Yun was currently standing guard outside.

"Has anyone come to visit recently?"

Ling Feng turned to look at Zhao Yun.

"Ning Fengzhi came by earlier. He heard that you were in seclusion and left. Also, His Highness Xue Qinghe, the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, came some time ago to ask for you. He also left after learning that you were in seclusion," Zhao Yun said slowly.

"Why is this Xue Qinghe so troublesome?"

Ling Feng had not cared much at first, but when he heard Xue Qinghe's name, his face darkened as he revealed a helpless smile.

He knew Xue Qinghe's true identity. She was Qian Renxue, the granddaughter of Spirit Hall's Grand Elder, and possessed the God-tier Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul while inheriting the Angel God Trials.

He also understood that Qian Renxue had approached him because of the secrets of the Soul Ring Pavilion.

But she was simply too persistent. Whenever she failed to get an answer, she would return again and again, leaving Ling Feng with no choice but to repeatedly use seclusion as an excuse to send her away.

"Xue Qinghe has come again."

At that moment, Zhao Yun suddenly sensed someone approaching from ahead. After a brief investigation, he discovered that it was Xue Qinghe, Qian Renxue in disguise, slowly approaching with Snake Spear Elder.

"Again?"

Ling Feng sighed helplessly. He knew he could no longer avoid her, so he decided to ask Qian Renxue directly about her purpose.

In the end, Ling Feng remained in the courtyard and walked forward.

Qian Renxue had come prepared for the possibility that Ling Feng was still in seclusion.

She knew Ling Feng was avoiding her, but her stubborn nature meant she would not give up until she got an answer.

She had previously used various means to investigate the Soul Ring Pavilion's secrets, yet had found nothing.

Left with no choice, she could only shift her attention to Ling Feng.

Ling Feng stood in the middle of the courtyard, quietly waiting for Qian Renxue to arrive.

He considered what actions Qian Renxue might take and how he should respond.