256! Spirit Connection Realm!

Spirit Pagoda, Mental Power Testing Room.

The Spirit Master, Mu Chen, and Mu Xi stared at the rapidly jumping numbers on the screen, their eyes wide with disbelief.

"20... 40... 80... 120..."

In the span of just a few blinks.

Xu Yue's mental power surged from the dozens, representing the Spirit Origin Realm, straight into the Spirit Connection Realm.

The speed of the jump was so fast that it completely exceeded everyone's imagination.

"This... how is this possible..."

At this moment, the Spirit Master's pupils constricted sharply. His hands, which were operating the instrument, gripped the edges so tightly that his veins bulged.

He had worked at the Spirit Pagoda for many years and had tested no fewer than eight thousand children, yet this was the first time he had seen such a high value appear in a child who had just awakened their Martial Soul.

"Hiss..."

Even Mu Chen, one of the top powerhouses of the Skysea Alliance, was shocked by the value Xu Yue had tested.

As for Mu Xi, she alternated between looking at the jumping numbers and looking at Xu Yue, her beautiful eyes radiating a glow of pride and self-satisfaction.

It was not until the final value settled at 256 that the room erupted in incredulous exclamations.

"Incredible! It is truly unimaginable!" the Spirit Master exclaimed. "To reach 256 on the very first mental power test! This is already the level of an Intermediate Spirit Connection Realm!"

The beginning of all things is the Spirit Origin Realm.

The vast majority of Soul Masters on the continent might never exceed this level in their entire lives.

Yet today, a child who had just finished awakening his Martial Soul had reached a level of mental power that many Soul Elders and Soul Ancestors did not even possess.

How could this be anything but incredible!

"Excuse me... am I done with the test?"

Feeling the stillness in the air, Xu Yue broke the atmosphere and asked.

"Y-yes, you are."

"I need to take a photo first; your talent is definitely enough to attract the attention of my superiors..."

The Spirit Master nodded repeatedly. As he spoke, he tremblingly took out his Communicator and snapped a picture.

Such a genius would surely be favored by the Pagoda Master, and proper documentation was absolutely essential.

Perhaps this was his chance to turn his life around.

"Your mental power is as high as 256, a level many Soul Ancestors don't even reach. Absorbing a Thousand-Year Soul Spirit will be no problem at all."

"Please wait a moment in the lounge; I will go retrieve the Earth Element Soul Spirit immediately."

The Spirit Master wore a smile, but his pace was extremely fast, as if he were being chased by a Soul Beast.

"Alright."

Xu Yue silently noted these words as he walked to the lounge with Mu Chen and Mu Xi.

However, he was not particularly surprised that he could test a mental power value of over two hundred.

Having lived two lifetimes, it was only natural for his mental power to be high, not to mention the nourishment from Ah Yin's origin power during his awakening and the amplification from the Herrscher of Reason's authority.

It was no surprise to have such a high value; in fact, he felt it was a bit low.

Even if he were placed twenty thousand years ago, he would have been more than capable of absorbing a thousand-year Soul Ring for his first ring.

However, in his vague memories, he seemed to recall that the Silver Dragon King's half, Gu Yue, only had a mental power of around one hundred when she first started.

"Legend of the Dragon King? The era of the Golden and Silver Dragon Kings' roar?"

Xu Yue's amber pupils flickered slightly, his thoughts swirling. "I wonder if I, this Dual-Core Herrscher, will have the honor of witnessing it?!"

"Let's see if the Golden Dragon King, who inherited the power of the Dragon God, has higher stats, or if the gravity of the Herrscher of Rock, representing Star Power, is stronger!"

"Is the Silver Dragon King, with the wisdom of the Dragon God, smarter, or is the Herrscher of Reason, representing the Light of Civilization, more learned!"

Just as Xu Yue was thinking, he felt the burning gaze of the young girl beside him and looked over curiously.

"What's wrong? Sister Mu Xi! Why are you looking at me like that?"

Mu Xi blinked her beautiful eyes, pouted her red lips, and reached out with her jade-like hands to rub Xu Yue's face. "I'm looking at my A-Yue—how can you be such a genius? This is Spirit Connection Realm mental power!"

"I'm already a Soul Grand Master, and my mental power isn't even as high as yours!"

"Sister Mu Xi, are you jealous?"

Xu Yue felt the soft touch of the girl's hands and, seeing her slightly puffed-up cheeks, poked them with his finger.

"Pop!"

It was like a soap bubble landing on a table, bursting at the slightest touch.

"How could I be?" Mu Xi immediately denied.

She was indeed surprised by Xu Yue's talent and even felt a little inferior, but to say she was jealous would be an exaggeration.

Although there was a slight age gap between them, they could still be called childhood sweethearts who grew up together.

Kaixin was overjoyed by Xu Yue's peerless talent.

"But with talent as great as yours, A-Yue, you will surely become an unparalleled powerhouse in the future. Remember to protect your big sister, okay?"

"Of course!" Xu Yue's smile faded slightly as he nodded earnestly, "I will definitely protect Sister Mu Xi."

"Those who break their word shall suffer the Punishment of Rock Eating!!"

"I know, I know!" Seeing Xu Yue's serious expression, Mu Xi laughed and patted him, "I was just saying it, why are you getting so serious, A-Yue?!"

Mu Chen stood to the side, smiling as he watched the two children.

It was best to let the children's relationship develop naturally; there was no need to force the thoughts of adults upon them.

Forcing it might even lead to the opposite effect.

A few minutes later.

When the Spirit Master returned, he was holding something that looked like an energy sphere, which he handed over to Xu Yue.

Through the translucent protective shell, a dragon-like creature with its eyes tightly shut could be seen inside.

Its body was primarily deep brown with specks of brilliant gold, the most striking features being the two gilded little horns protruding from the top of its head.

It was clearly an elemental construct, yet it possessed a dragon form, which was quite rare!

"Just swipe the card."

Seeing the Soul Spirit in hand, Mu Chen's expression didn't change much as he took out a card and handed it to the Spirit Master.

"Ah, right away..." After quickly swiping the card, the Spirit Master glanced around before handing over the Soul Spirit.

He then leaned slightly toward Mu Chen.

"Sir, to be honest, this Soul Spirit has a quite high rating within our Spirit Pagoda."

"If not for that one flaw, it would have been rated as three-star quality, belonging to the top tier of Thousand-Year Soul Spirits."

"Although the flaw is difficult to remedy, its own Soul Skill should still be quite impressive."

Mu Chen looked at the Spirit Master in surprise after hearing this.

"Thank you for the information!"

With the delivery complete, the three of them had no desire to linger, as they were eager to return and witness Xu Yue's absorption process.

"We look forward to your next visit!"

Watching the three figures disappear into the lobby of the Spirit Pagoda, the Spirit Master did not hesitate to pull out his Communicator.

"Hello! I have an important situation to report..."

Soon, the person in charge of the Eastsea City Spirit Pagoda received the specific details regarding Xu Yue.

"Xu Yue, Innate Full Soul Power, first spiritual power test result was two hundred and fifty-six! Purchased a Thousand-Year Soul Spirit... hiss..."

Looking calmly at the report, the person in charge gasped; never mind the Spirit Master, even he was shocked by such a genius.

Without hesitation, he immediately dialed his Communicator to report to the headquarters thousands of kilometers away.

"Hello? Pagoda Master! A genius has appeared in Eastsea..."