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Tianzhen and Wuxie parted their lips, wanting to say something but stopping short.
Just then, Qian Wulu continued explaining the other Soul Bone Skill.
"This second Soul Bone Skill has a really unusual name, too. It's called 'Wildfire Never Dies; Spring Winds Bring It Back to Life!'"
As soon as she finished speaking, she instinctively drew on the Soul Power within her and activated her second Soul Bone Skill.
In an instant, an incredibly potent aura of life burst from her right leg bone, turning into tiny blue-green sparks of light that spread through the surrounding air. Even the three people standing nearby—Qian Wuyou, Tianzhen, and Wuxie—could clearly feel their Soul Power circulating more smoothly. Even the air around them seemed fresher and gentler, brimming with vitality.
Qian Wulu could clearly sense that once she activated this Soul Bone Skill, no matter how severe her injuries were—even if her meridians were severed and her Soul Power scattered—she would recover at astonishing speed. Even if she were on the brink of death, this surging vitality could bring her back. And this recovery didn't consume her own Soul Power reserves at all. It was an extraordinary ability inherent to the Soul Bone itself, making her practically immortal!
"Big Brother, this is way too overpowered! With this skill, doesn't that mean I can be a healing-type Soul Master?"
Qian Wulu landed and grabbed Qian Wuyou by the arm, giving it a shake. Her little face was alight with excitement.
She had grown up in Spirit City, accustomed to seeing Soul Masters fight, and knew all too well how fatal injuries could be to them. How many gifted Soul Masters had fallen for good after one serious injury? How many others had been plagued by old wounds, unable to break through for the rest of their lives? But with this Soul Bone Skill, she could avoid the greatest risk to her survival altogether.
Tianzhen and Wuxie exchanged a glance, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes. They had traveled across the continent for many years and seen countless Soul Bone Skills, but never one with such an astonishing healing effect.
Seeing the delighted look on his younger sister's face, Qian Wuyou smiled and ruffled her hair, his tone firm.
"The Blue Silver Emperor is one of the top Plant-type Soul Beasts on Douluo Continent, and it commands the purest life force. The skill of this right leg bone is the ultimate expression of that vitality. It doesn't matter if your injuries are ordinary or severe—as long as you're still breathing, you can recover quickly."
He paused, his gaze turning more serious as he reminded her, "But remember, don't reveal a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone in front of outsiders. A man can be free of guilt yet condemned for possessing a treasure. If word gets out that you have a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone, countless people with ulterior motives will covet it. Even though we belong to the Angel Clan, we can't avoid unnecessary trouble."
Hearing this, the smile gradually faded from Qian Wulu's face, and she nodded firmly. She might usually be carefree and thoughtless, but she understood the danger.
A Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone was enough to drive any Soul Master mad, and she had more than one.
"I understand, Big Brother. I definitely won't show it off!"
Only after seeing his younger sister agree did Qian Wuyou relax.
Tianzhen stepped forward and looked at Qian Wulu, her eyes full of approval.
"Your Highness already has extraordinary talent. Now that you've fused with the Hundred-Thousand-Year Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone and reached level 70 as a quasi-Soul Saint, once you find a suitable Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring and break through to Soul Saint, you can absorb the Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python's Soul Bones as well. Your strength will soar, and by then, few people your age across the whole continent will be able to match you."
Wuxie chimed in, too. "The young master's arrangements are extremely prudent. If the second young master absorbed all three Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bones at once, her Soul Power would overflow without a corresponding Seventh Soul Ring to contain it, and she would only waste this opportunity. By absorbing the Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone first, she's boosted her strength while preserving the potential of the other two Soul Bones. It's the best plan."
Qian Wuyou gave a slight nod. He naturally had his reasons. Qian Wulu was eighteen, with the cultivation of a level 70 quasi-Soul Saint. Across all of Douluo Continent, her talent was unprecedented. Even Tang Hao, a gifted Soul Master in his day, had been nowhere near this level at eighteen. Qian Wulu's talent had surpassed everyone before her.
The Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python Soul Bones corresponded to strength and defense, respectively. Both were Soul Bones of the highest caliber, one focused on Power Attack and the other on defense. Qian Wulu would only be able to unleash their full power and make a tremendous leap in strength if she absorbed them after breaking through to Soul Saint, once the foundation of her Soul Power was completely stable.
"All right. Now that Wulu has finished fusing with the Soul Bone and stabilized her strength at level 70 as a quasi-Soul Saint, she should focus on stabilizing her cultivation. Don't let your Soul Power breakthrough make you restless." Qian Wuyou collected his thoughts and gave his instructions. "Tomorrow morning, we'll set out for Gengxin City. There are still plenty of matters to handle at the Blacksmith Association, and we can also look for a suitable Seventh Soul Ring for Wulu."
At the mention of the Seventh Soul Ring, Qian Wulu's eyes lit up. She was now a quasi-Soul Saint. She only needed a Seventh Soul Ring to officially break through to Soul Saint, and with Qian Wuyou by her side, there was no way her Seventh Soul Ring would be an ordinary one.
"Big Brother, can I get a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Beast for my Seventh Soul Ring, too?" Qian Wulu gazed at him expectantly, her little hands clenched tight.
Qian Wuyou couldn't help laughing at her hopeful expression. "Greedy girl. But don't worry. If we're going to look, we'll find the Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring best suited to you. The Angel Martial Soul is an ultimate holy Martial Soul, so ordinary Soul Rings won't match it. The area around Gengxin City is rich in mineral deposits and home to many kinds of Soul Beasts. I'll find you a Soul Ring from a Hundred Thousand Year holy-type Soul Beast that suits the Angel Martial Soul, and help you break through to Soul Saint."
At this, Qian Wulu cheered and threw her arms around Qian Wuyou's, her face full of admiration. "You're the best, Big Brother!"
Tianzhen and Wuxie were even more astonished. For an ordinary Soul Master, having a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring was already a sign of exceptional talent. A Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring was something they could only dream of. Soul Masters who possessed one were few and far between in the entire history of the continent. Yet for the young master, arranging one for the second young master seemed as easy as reaching into a pocket. It was clear that the young master's strength and confidence were unfathomable.
Qian Wuyou gently patted the back of Qian Wulu's hand and gazed into the distance beyond Spirit City, a deep light flashing in his eyes. At first glance, the Gengxin City Blacksmith Association seemed to be nothing more than a group of blacksmiths. But behind it lay the continent's Soul Tool network, as well as countless connections to hidden forces. This trip would certainly not be peaceful.
But he feared nothing. His own strength was now at the pinnacle of the continent, and with two powerful experts, Tianzhen and Wuxie, at his side, while Qian Wulu had reached level 70 as a quasi-Soul Saint and was protected by a Hundred-Thousand-Year Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone, this trip would not only bring the Blacksmith Association under his control. He would also take the opportunity to sort out the network of forces beneath the continent's surface and lay a solid foundation for Spirit Hall's future plans.
"You may go and rest. Wulu, stay here and stabilize your cultivation. Tianzhen, Wuxie, make the arrangements for tomorrow's departure. Don't draw attention to us. We'll travel light and head to Gengxin City in secret," Qian Wuyou ordered gravely.
"Yes, young master!"
Tianzhen and Wuxie bowed in response, then turned and left to prepare for the journey in an orderly fashion.
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