Wood Style Technique Testing, Xiao Wu's Shock!

Then Bibi Dong thought of how Su Ming had a way to revive Ah Rou, or perhaps she herself might draw a reward related to resurrection.

Even knowing that Su Ming's Rinnegan possessed the ability to revive others, that ability definitely came with side effects. After all, resurrection was simply too heaven-defying!

There was no use thinking so much about it now. All she could do was refrain from using Ah Rou's Soul Ring and Soul Bone, preserving the integrity of her soul as much as possible. Fortunately, Ah Rou was a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast with relatively strong soul power. Otherwise, her soul would have dissipated long ago!

Meanwhile, after Su Ming and Xiao Wu finished lunch, they returned to Nuoding Academy.

The two arrived at a relatively secluded and quiet place. Su Ming planned to test his Martial Soul's power, as well as some relatively basic Wood Style techniques, and then have Xiao Wu test their effects.

Su Ming said to Xiao Wu, "Xiao Wu, I want to test my Martial Soul's power. I also have some ideas for Self-Created Soul Skills that I want to put into practice. Help me test how powerful they are when the time comes!"

Are you sure those are Self-Created Soul Skills and not the system's so-called Wood Style?

Xiao Wu grumbled inwardly, but still nodded. She also wanted to test the power of the Wind God Leg. This morning, she had eagerly practiced it for a while. Although she had not fully grasped it yet, she could still test its effects.

After the two were ready,

Su Ming thought carefully and immediately made a decision. He should be able to use this Wood Style technique for now.

Then, Su Ming recalled the hand gesture Clumsy Thousand Hands used when performing Wood Style. He brought his hands together. "Wood Stake Wall!"

Xiao Wu was a little surprised. Was this how Wood Style was used?

All he needed to do was put his hands together and shout the name?

Wasn't that absurd?

The next moment, a row of wooden pillars curved up from the ground, forming a circular shield that protected Su Ming inside.

Su Ming also sensed the consumption of his Soul Power. It had used up about one-third of it. Moreover, that was under normal circumstances, without him injecting additional Soul Power to strengthen its durability!

It seemed that both the quality and quantity of his Soul Power still needed improvement. Even the most basic Wood Stake Wall consumed one-third of his Soul Power. As for the sturdier Wood World Wall later on, there was no need to even think about it. Using it once would probably drain his Soul Power dry.

Su Ming hoped his Wood Style could be as formidable as Clumsy Thousand Hands's. He did not want it to be like Yamato's Wood Style, useful only for landscaping and construction.

However, now was not the time to think about that. Su Ming stepped out and said to the still-surprised Xiao Wu, "Xiao Wu, try attacking this shield in front of you and see how good its defensive power is."

Xiao Wu calmed herself down. She also wanted to test the defensive capabilities of this so-called Wood Style!

Then, Xiao Wu swiftly launched a series of attacks against the Wood Stake Wall with her legs.

The First Kick landed, and the Wood Stake Wall did not budge. The second kick landed, and a small crack appeared on its surface. The third kick landed, and the Wood Stake Wall became covered in cracks. The fourth kick landed, and the Wood Stake Wall shattered!

Seeing that it took four of Xiao Wu's kicks to break it, Su Ming was already quite satisfied. Xiao Wu should have already condensed her First Spirit Ring, and all her attributes had improved. Even so, the wall could still withstand several blows. That was good enough!

Once he fully compressed and improved his Soul Power over this period, the Wood Stake Wall's defensive capabilities should be able to rise another level.

Xiao Wu, on the other hand, was dissatisfied with her own attacks. The power of each of her kicks had gradually increased, and she was already level eleven. Yet even then, she needed four kicks to shatter this Wood Stake Wall!

No, Xiao Wu secretly resolved. She had to train the Wind God Leg properly. Next time, she would strive to shatter it in one blow!

Still, Xiao Wu had also come to recognize the strength of Wood Style. It was clearly just a shield made of wood, yet its defense was so powerful!

If Xiao Wu knew that this move was merely the most basic defensive Ninjutsu among Wood Style techniques, what would she think?

Now that he had tested a defensive Wood Style technique, it was time to test an offensive technique—or rather, a control technique.

Considering that only two-thirds of his Soul Power remained, Su Ming chose a relatively simple control technique.

Then he said to Xiao Wu, "Xiao Wu, I have another control technique. Stand still and see whether you can break free later."

Xiao Wu nodded as well.

"Clap!"

Su Ming brought his hands together, then extended his right hand and unleashed the technique.

"Silent Kill Binding Technique!"

In an instant, the Wood Element on Su Ming's right hand transformed into branches and rapidly shot toward Xiao Wu, binding her completely!

Su Ming sensed the Soul Power consumption. Not bad. This move only consumed one-quarter of his Soul Power, which was still acceptable.

"Xiao Wu, see if you can break free."

Seeing the trees Su Ming had conjured completely restrain her, Xiao Wu tried to struggle free with all her strength, but it had no effect at all. Her entire body was bound, making it difficult to exert force!

Seeing that Xiao Wu could not break free, Su Ming immediately released the Wood Style as well. Wasn't this move stronger than Tang San's Mother's Embrace?

As long as one's control over their Martial Soul was strong enough, simple binding could be achieved. Why waste the slot of a Soul Ring for it?

Su Ming complained inwardly. A four-hundred-year Mandala Snake had given Blue Silver Grass a binding skill, along with a bit of paralytic venom. That venom was completely useless against Soul Masters just slightly higher in level, yet Yu Xiaogang actually thought this Soul Skill was quite good. He had directly wasted a Soul Skill slot!

After being released, Xiao Wu skipped over to Su Ming's side and said in surprise, "Su Ming, both of your Self-Created Soul Skills are really powerful!"

"You don't even have a Soul Ring yet, but these two Soul Skills already have such power. Once you have your First Spirit Ring, their effects should become much stronger!"

Su Ming nodded happily. The test results so far were indeed quite good, though there was still room for improvement. Clumsy Thousand Hands's Wood Style was far stronger!

For the last test, Su Ming wanted to see how effective the Wood Element's healing ability was. Not long after his Martial Soul Awakening, he had discovered that the Wood Element possessed a passive healing ability!

Then, enduring the pain, Su Ming used a Wood Thorn to cut his palm open.

This shocked Xiao Wu. She cried out, "Su Ming, what are you doing? Why did you suddenly decide to cut yourself?"

Su Ming explained, "My Martial Soul has healing abilities. I want to test how effective they are."

Xiao Wu had not expected Su Ming's Martial Soul to possess a passive ability. It was truly impressive!

Then, Su Ming activated the Wood Element's healing ability on the wound. It healed in less than a second. Of course, it was only a small cut, and it consumed very little Soul Power.