Questioning the Theory

After breaking through to level forty, Feng Xiaotian immediately went to find the Shenfeng Dean.

Upon learning that Feng Xiaotian had broken through to level forty, the dean was overjoyed and insisted on personally taking him to hunt a soul beast.

After all, Feng Xiaotian had only recently advanced to level thirty-nine, yet he had already reached level forty. What did that mean?

It meant that the kid had finally stopped tinkering with that Self-Created Soul Skill of his and started focusing on cultivation!

"Xiaotian, how is that Self-Created Soul Skill of yours coming along?"

The dean asked casually out of concern. Although Feng Xiaotian had Mister Danheng's guidance, the dean did not believe that Feng Xiaotian could perfect a Self-Created Soul Skill in such a short time.

The most likely possibility was that Feng Xiaotian had given up after realizing how difficult it was!

"Dean, that's the other piece of good news I wanted to tell you! My Self-Created Soul Skill is complete!"

"Huh?"

The dean's hand froze in midair as he held his teacup, staring incredulously at the delighted Feng Xiaotian.

Bushigomen, you actually mastered it?

"Not only did I complete it, I also added something new on top of the original Self-Created Soul Skill!"

Feng Xiaotian's chin lifted unconsciously, and he simply could not suppress the corners of his mouth from rising.

"In short... a second iteration?"

The Shenfeng Dean scratched his head. This Mister Danheng truly was an extraordinary person.

Not only did he possess peerless strength, but he was also willing to guide the younger generation.

Most importantly, his efficiency was ridiculously high!

"Yeah, hehe. Don't worry, Dean. At this Academy Exchange Tournament, I'll definitely amaze everyone!"

"Fine, then I'll be waiting to see it. Just don't let your little Huo Wu push you off the stage again with her Resistant Fire Ring."

The dean laughed as he scolded him. Feng Xiaotian's progress truly made him happy from the bottom of his heart.

But this kid's love-struck tendencies were far too severe. The dean did not think Feng Xiaotian would be able to lay a hand on Huo Wu.

Since Feng Xiaotian needed to obtain a Soul Ring, the exchange match between Godwind Academy and Chihuo Academy naturally had to be postponed.

However, the people of Chihuo Academy did not know this. They were deeply puzzled by Godwind Academy's decision to delay the match.

"The match is delayed? What does Godwind mean by this?"

"Sis Huo Wu, do you know what's going on?"

"Hey, why do you ask me about everything? I'm not an encyclopedia. How could I possibly know everything?"

Huo Wu was somewhat irritated as well. Feng Xiaotian had told her that day that he would give her a surprise. Under normal circumstances, she would never have taken it to heart.

Because that guy Feng Xiaotian either gave her flowers, or put together some pose he thought was cool and kept jumping around in front of her.

But this time, after saying he would give her a surprise, Feng Xiaotian had not made a single move. That was rather thought-provoking.

Was he really off preparing some surprise, or was he about to dump something huge on her?

Huo Wu was very curious.

"Guys, I found out what happened."

Just then, Huo Wushuang pushed open the door and walked in, his expression unusually grave.

"What happened, Brother Wushuang?"

Seeing this, everyone immediately dropped their previous attitudes and sat upright, waiting for Huo Wushuang to continue.

"Feng Xiaotian."

Huo Wushuang spoke in a low voice, uttering Feng Xiaotian's name.

"Feng Xiaotian? Was he the one who asked for the match to be delayed?"

"Could it be because he's preparing a surprise for Sis Huo Wu?"

"Sis Huo Wu, do you know what's going on?"

Huo Wu: ...

If I fucking knew, I'd be the first to roar it into your ear and deafen you!

"He's cultivating, isn't he?"

Seeing Huo Wushuang remain silent, Huo Wu vaguely came to a guess.

"No. He broke through to level forty."

The room instantly fell deathly silent.

"B-Brother Wushuang, you're joking, right?"

It was only after an unknown amount of time that one team member spoke softly.

"I'm not joking. I heard Feng Xiaotian cultivated with that Danheng in the Simulated Training Environment for a few days, and when he came out, he was already level forty."

The people from Chihuo Academy looked at one another, and for a moment, not a single person spoke.

Huo Wu's reaction was unexpectedly calm, as though this was exactly what should have happened.

"Brother, when you first met Feng Xiaotian a few days ago, what was his Soul Power level? Was he close to Rank 40?"

Huo Wu suddenly asked such a question, and Huo Wushuang shook his head in confusion.

"No. He had indeed reached Rank 39 some time ago, but he was still a little way from Rank 40."

Upon hearing this, Huo Wu was stunned for a moment.

If that was the case, then the surprise Feng Xiaotian had mentioned definitely was not him breaking through to Rank 40.

"Interesting. You seem a little different from before."

"Are you going to hunt soul beasts?"

At the entrance of Godwind Academy, Mister Danheng happened to run into Feng Xiaotian and the dean, who were about to set off, as he returned from wandering around outside.

Seeing how hurried they were, they were likely going after Feng Xiaotian's fourth Soul Ring.

"Yes, Mister Danheng. We won't trouble you this time. Having the dean accompany me will be enough."

Having advanced to Soul Ancestor and completed his Self-Created Soul Skill, Feng Xiaotian was in exceptionally high spirits.

At this exchange tournament, he would show off a little of his strength first. When he revealed his Self-Created Soul Skill later on, it would surely make little sister Huo Wu see him differently!

Yes, he was still thinking about his little sister Huo Wu. That had never changed.

"What age soul beast are you planning to hunt?"

"Huh? We..."

Feng Xiaotian was momentarily at a loss for words. Why was Danheng suddenly concerned about this?

"I read in a theoretical book that the maximum age a soul master can absorb for their fourth Soul Ring is around five thousand years. Is that right?"

"That's right, Mister Danheng. Is there a problem? Why don't we talk as we walk?"

Even the Shenfeng Dean did not understand why Danheng had brought this up. Weren't his own Soul Rings like that as well?

"I merely have a question. Logically speaking, support-system soul masters and combat-system soul masters have different physical strengths, and tool martial soul masters and beast martial soul masters likewise have different physical strengths."

"Martial souls of different qualities also grant different boosts to soul masters, while absorbing Soul Rings depends on the soul master's capacity to endure."

"Since that is the case, why is there a single standard that restricts all soul masters?"

"..."

Feng Xiaotian and the dean were left dumbfounded by Danheng's question. Neither of them had studied this subject in depth, so they truly had no idea how to answer him.

"So, Mister Danheng, what are you trying to say?"

"What I mean is that theory does not represent everything. I see that Xiaotian is extraordinarily gifted and possesses a resilient temperament. Perhaps, when it comes to obtaining a Soul Ring, you can make a bold attempt."

"Of course, this is merely a conjecture based on what appears to be a loophole in the theory. It does not necessarily mean the theory is wrong. It is only a small suggestion."

"..."

Feng Xiaotian and the dean fell into a daze once again. They both understood what Danheng meant.

But challenging a Soul Ring absorption limit beyond their limits...

A path they had never imagined!

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