Control Heart Demon

Chapter 12: Control Heart Demon

Long Chen retracted his martial soul, and the Nine-Tailed Fox Phantom disappeared with it.

Ye Tianming sighed, "Xiao Chen, your new soul skill is also very powerful, with a strong mesmerizing effect."

"Yes, Uncle Ye. Just as you thought, it has an extremely strong control effect, capable of making opponents fall into a dizzy state. Moreover, I can control the opponent's actions according to my will. As long as the opponent's mental power does not exceed ten times mine, they will be restricted by this soul skill. The restriction effect increases with my strength."

Ye Tianming nodded with a smile.

"Xiao Chen, this soul skill of yours gives you the ability to contend with Soul King level soul masters."

Long Chen's heart surged, but he tried to remain calm. "I didn't expect it to be so powerful, nor do I know why it's like this."

"Haha~ I've never seen anything like this either. The abilities the Dark Night Demonic Lute brings you are truly weird. However, your second soul skill is much more normal than your first soul skill."

Ye Tianming looked around. "It's almost dawn, so take some time to rest. We'll leave the forest after daybreak."

"Okay. Uncle Ye, I want to go to the academy to see Lingling. I have something to give her."

Ye Tianming nodded. "Coincidentally, I miss that girl too. Alright, go to sleep quickly."

"Mhm."

Long Chen slept for two hours, and then it was dawn.

The two left the Star Dou Great Forest and headed for the Royal Academy outside Heaven Dou City.

On the way, they walked and chatted.

Ye Tianming said, "Xiao Chen, you are now a Level 22 Soul Grand Master and can proceed to the next stage of training."

"Is it fighting soul beasts?"

"Correct."

Ye Tianming nodded and gave a detailed explanation: "The first stage of special training was to improve your physical stamina, strength, and speed. The next stage of special training is the real test."

The early stage special training is to give you the ability to fight soul beasts in close combat. You can use soul power and weapons.

However, the two soul skills you currently possess are a dimensional strike against soul beasts below the thousand year level, and cannot be used during training.

Without the use of soul skills, even soul beasts with decades of cultivation can pose a huge threat to you.

What you need to do is to continuously fight them, defeat them, but not kill them.

During the training in this stage, you may endure more pain. However, your aunt and I will accompany you."

Long Chen understood the good intentions of the Ye Tianming couple.

They were helping him embark on the correct path.

This kind of training would not only rapidly improve his combat techniques but also help him control his inner desire for slaughter.

As long as his inner self was strong enough, even if the Dark Night Demonic Lute Martial Soul possessed a powerful evil attribute, he would not be controlled by his heart demon.

"Uncle Ye, I will obey your arrangements."

"Good child. After you obtain your third soul ring, if your soul skill is also normal like your second soul skill, I will send you to the Royal Academy to accompany Lingling."

"Really?"

"Yes. I know you have always been worried about Lingling. With you by Lingling's side, I am much more at ease. Moreover, the Royal Academy has top-tier cultivation resources, which will be greatly helpful for your future growth."

"Then I will seize the time to cultivate and strive to break through to level thirty as soon as possible."

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Long Chen and Ye Tianming arrived at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Passing through the academy's solemn gate, they followed a familiar path to the teaching building.

Ye Tianming went to find his friend Liu Zhicheng to inquire about Ye Lingling's recent situation.

Long Chen went directly to the dormitory building where Ye Lingling was located.

He was no longer a six-year-old child, so it was inconvenient to enter. He waited at the entrance of the building, preparing to have other girls call Ye Lingling down.

"Long Chen?"

While Long Chen was waiting, a voice suddenly came from behind him.

Long Chen turned around and found that the person was Dugu Yan.

After two years, Dugu Yan still had short hair like before. Her green eyes, combined with her gradually revealing figure due to her age, made her look even more yaoRao.

Long Chen smiled slightly.

"Hello."

"It's really you. Two years have passed, and you've grown quite a bit. Are you here to see Lingling? I'll go get her."

"Yes, thank you."

"You're welcome."

Dugu Yan smiled and strode into the Dormitory Building.

A moment later, Ye Lingling arrived in front of Long Chen.

She was wearing a light blue School Uniform today, her long hair like a waterfall.

Upon seeing Long Chen, she happily walked up to him, a hint of surprise in her eyes.

"Brother Chen, you're here."

"Mm. Uncle Ye went to find Teacher Liu, so I came to find you."

"Brother Chen, let's talk somewhere else."

"Okay."

There were many girls coming and going at the Dormitory Entrance, so it wasn't convenient.

Ye Lingling led Long Chen to a Small Garden within the academy and found a quiet Corner to sit down.

"Lingling, how have you been lately?"

"Everything is good. And you? Your soul power should have already broken through Level Twenty, right?"

"Mm, I just broke through. A few days ago, Uncle Ye and I went to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt a soul beast. After Absorbing a Soul Ring, my soul power reached Level 22."

"Level 22? Brother Chen, you're too amazing."

Ye Lingling looked at Long Chen with admiration, her eyes full of pride and joy.

"What about you? What level are you?"

"I'm only Level 16."

Afterward, Ye Lingling shared her recent cultivation progress.

Long Chen also shared with Ye Lingling the interesting stories and achievements from his medical studies at Guang'an Hall, the hardships of his Devil Training, and his newly acquired Second Soul Skill.

Ye Lingling listened attentively, her expression focused.

"Brother Chen, your days are very fulfilling. In comparison, my cultivation in the academy feels much more monotonous."

"Lingling, I have good news for you. After I break through to Level Thirty, I might be able to come to your academy."

"Really? That's great!"

Hearing this news, Ye Lingling smiled happily.

Since her Grandmother passed away, she hadn't been this happy.

Long Chen was also very happy. He hoped Ye Lingling could walk out of the Gloom soon.

"Lingling, I have something for you."

As Long Chen spoke, he took out an exquisite small Wooden Box from the Storage Artifact at his waist. Inside was the Whale Rubber he had specially prepared for Ye Lingling.

Ye Lingling was very curious.

"Brother Chen, what is this?"

"It's for strengthening your body. It can help improve your body's resilience, making it smoother and less painful when you absorb Soul Rings in the future."

"There's something this good?"

Ye Lingling took the Wooden Box and couldn't wait to open it.

A faint fragrance wafted towards her.

"Wow, it smells so good."

The transparent pieces of Whale Rubber looked like yellow Crystal Stones.

Ye Lingling asked doubtfully:

"Brother Chen, is this for eating?"

"Mm."

"But it looks as hard as a stone. Should I just swallow it like this?"