Participating in a Soul Battle

This left Qian Renxue, who had always been proud of her beauty and strength, feeling a surge of irritation.

"It's fine. Why not show your true face sooner and talk to me properly? Tell me, what was your purpose in approaching me?"

Ling Feng continued, getting straight to the point and asking Qian Renxue why she had come to approach him.

"I want to know how that Titled Douluo achieved such a soul ring configuration."

Qian Renxue did not beat around the bush. Following Ling Feng's question, she turned her gaze toward Zhao Yun beside him and asked about his heaven-defying soul ring configuration.

"As for that, perhaps he was exceptionally gifted and had greater physical strength, which allowed him to absorb a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring as his first soul ring."

Ling Feng spread his hands, shrugged helplessly, and gave a casual explanation.

Zhao Yun was a powerhouse created by the system. Ling Feng himself did not know the specific reason why he possessed such a heaven-defying soul ring configuration.

Although Ling Feng did possess a special ability that could increase the age of already absorbed soul rings, that ability could only be used on himself.

He understood his own soul rings best.

While increasing the age of his soul rings, he could precisely control the limit and avoid harming himself.

However, as for increasing the age of someone else's soul rings, Ling Feng believed that, under his current circumstances, it was simply impossible.

Besides, no one would readily trust him with their life and let him attempt to increase the age of their soul rings.

So, in reality, none of this was feasible at all.

"Tch. Just say you don't want to tell me."

Hearing Ling Feng's explanation, Qian Renxue could not help rolling her eyes at him, her heart filled with dissatisfaction and suspicion.

In her view, Ling Feng's explanation was far too far-fetched. It was practically absurd.

She had personally experienced the difficult process of absorbing a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring and knew full well the immense risks involved.

For a Soul Master, even one who had awakened with Innate Full Soul Power, absorbing a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring at the tender age of six was an almost impossible task.

With the weak spiritual power of a Soul Master at that age, there was no way to withstand the powerful soul shock contained within a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring.

Not to mention the vast power within a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring. Before a Soul Master could even begin absorbing it, that power alone would be enough to burst their fragile body apart.

"If you don't believe me, there's nothing I can do about it."

Seeing Qian Renxue's reaction, Ling Feng spread his palms and spoke.

Just then, a crisp system notification suddenly rang out in Ling Feng's mind.

Detected that the host has successfully absorbed the first soul ring and become a Soul Master. A task is now being issued.

Task issued: Please go to the Soto Grand Soul Arena tonight and participate in a 2v2 Soul Battle.

Reward: One Random Soul Bone. Based on the final battle rating, a Soul Bone of a different age will be awarded: C-Grade Century Soul Bone, B-Grade Millennium Soul Bone, A-Grade Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone, or S-Grade Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone.

After hearing the task issued by the system in his mind, Ling Feng raised his brows slightly, surprise and anticipation flashing through his eyes.

He had not expected the system to issue tasks so frequently.

However, when he saw the tempting reward—a Soul Bone that could be as high as a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone—an intense interest immediately rose in his heart.

At present, he had only absorbed the Million Year Soul Bones that had once belonged to the Ice Dragon King and Fire Dragon King.

Other than those, he had no other Soul Bones.

Although he had happened upon some Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones over the past six years, their ages were simply too low for him.

In his eyes, absorbing such low-age Soul Bones would undoubtedly be a waste.

After all, the Soul Bone slots in his body were limited, and every slot should be reserved for stronger Soul Bones with higher ages.

He secretly decided that the Soul Bones he equipped would have to be at least Hundred Thousand Year level.

"You came at just the right time. Accompany me in a Soul Battle."

A sharp glint flashed through Ling Feng's eyes as he looked at Qian Renxue before him.

The system required him to participate in a 2v2 match, but there were not many people around him who could serve as teammates.

He could not possibly have Zhao Yun or Dugu Bo, powerful Titled Douluo like them, accompany him to a Soul Battle, could he?

That would simply be a one-sided crushing victory with no suspense at all.

Although his own strength was enough to crush the other contestants if he went to the Soto Grand Soul Arena, the task issued by the system still had to be completed.

And at this moment, was Qian Renxue not the perfect teammate?

Since she was already here, he could not let her leave so easily. He could consider it a little interest for all the disturbances she had caused him lately.

"What? Participate in a Soul Battle?"

Upon hearing Ling Feng's words, Qian Renxue's mouth fell slightly open, her face full of disbelief.

She widened her eyes and looked at Ling Feng with complete suspicion.

No matter how she thought about it, she could not understand why the dignified Pavilion Master of Soul Ring Pavilion would suddenly lower himself to participate in a Soul Battle.

It was utterly unreasonable and incomprehensible.

Over the past six years, Soul Ring Pavilion's development across Douluo Continent had been nothing short of meteoric, with its influence growing by the day.

It was no exaggeration to say that, aside from the deeply rooted Spirit Hall, which had dominated for many years, Soul Ring Pavilion was now the most powerful force.

Moreover, Soul Ring Pavilion also enjoyed extremely high prestige among ordinary people.

All of this was due to Soul Ring Pavilion's unique ability—it allowed Soul Masters to obtain soul rings without risking their lives to venture into the dangerous Soul Beast Forest to hunt Soul Beasts.

For those weak Commoner Soul Masters living at the bottom of society, this was undoubtedly a blessing.

Thus, in their eyes, Soul Ring Pavilion held supreme status. To a certain extent, it had even far surpassed Spirit Hall, which awakened their Martial Souls for free.

"Then who are your opponents in the 2v2?"

Although Qian Renxue was filled with doubts, she could not help asking further.

A thought arose in her mind. Could it be that Ling Feng's opponents were also immensely powerful, powerful enough to require him to personally enter the match?

"I don't know. When the time comes, we'll just see which team is up and take their place."

Ling Feng answered indifferently.

"I'm sorry, but I refuse."

Qian Renxue lowered her head slightly and secretly shook it.

She knew very well that her current identity was far too special and sensitive.

Setting aside her highly conspicuous Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul, once it was exposed, it would certainly draw the attention and suspicion of every major force.

Even if certain powerful and mysterious beings discovered her true identity, the plan she had meticulously laid out in the Heaven Dou Empire over so many years would be ruined and come to nothing.

Besides, if she participated in a Soul Battle while disguised as Xue Qinghe, the consequences would be even more unthinkable.

In the eyes of the outside world, she was the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire.

If the heir to a nation participated in a Soul Battle, would that not damage the royal family's dignity and make them the laughingstock of the world if word got out?

"Is that so? If you don't go, your identity will spread throughout Douluo Continent by tomorrow."

Ling Feng seemed to have anticipated Qian Renxue's refusal. Without any rush, he continued speaking.

Qian Renxue's expression darkened upon hearing Ling Feng's threat. After weighing the pros and cons, she let out a helpless sigh.

"You win."

She snorted coldly. Though unwilling in her heart, she still agreed to Ling Feng's invitation.