The Second Martial Soul Reveals Its Might

In an instant, a phantom long spear condensed in Lin Yi's palm.

The spear's body was entirely golden, its tip glinting with a sharp light, while its tassel flickered like flames.

This was Lin Yi's second martial soul, the Sun God Spear.

Xiao Wu, hiding in the distance, widened her eyes at the sight.

Although she had long known that Lin Yi possessed Twin Martial Souls,

she was still somewhat astonished upon seeing this martial soul's true form.

Of course, what shocked her most was the martial soul's imposing aura.

Though the spear appeared somewhat small due to his age, it radiated an incredibly powerful presence.

Xiao Wu was certain that this was no ordinary assault-type martial soul.

After all, it was only a phantom now, yet the pressure it gave off already made her heart tremble.

If it became solid, she did not dare imagine its power.

Just as Xiao Wu stood stunned, Lin Yi moved.

He exerted force with both legs and shot out from behind the rock like an arrow leaving the bowstring.

The thirty-meter distance vanished in the blink of an eye.

The Starlight Deer sensed the danger and abruptly raised its head, trying to flee.

But it was already too late.

Lin Yi gripped the phantom Sun God Spear and thrust it forward!

A golden streak of spear light tore through the night sky and struck the Starlight Deer precisely in the neck.

"Aoo!!"

The Starlight Deer let out a mournful cry and collapsed, unable to rise again. A pale yellow Soul Ring appeared above its body.

He had succeeded.

Lin Yi looked at the pale yellow Soul Ring, let out a long breath, and then withdrew the phantom Sun God Spear.

That strike had looked effortless, but in truth, it had consumed more than half of his Soul Power.

After all, he was only a level ten Soul Scholar. Being able to kill a four-hundred-year soul beast in a single blow was entirely thanks to the overwhelming strength of his martial soul.

Fortunately, I have the Sun God Spear. With the Myriad Star Core's support abilities alone, I might not have been able to take down this Starlight Deer.

Lin Yi secretly rejoiced. Without hesitating further, he sat cross-legged beside the Soul Ring.

He circulated his Soul Power, guiding the pale yellow ring of light as it slowly floated toward him.

The instant the Soul Ring settled around his body, a gentle yet resilient energy surged into him.

The Starlight Deer's light-attribute power produced a wondrous resonance with the Myriad Star Core, and Lin Yi could feel his martial soul undergoing some kind of transformation.

He closed his eyes and focused on absorbing the Soul Ring.

Not far away, Xiao Wu hid behind an ancient tree, holding her breath as she stared unblinkingly at Lin Yi.

When she saw the phantom spear in Lin Yi's hand, the shock in her heart was beyond words.

That spear...

The instincts of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast told her that it was an exceptionally high-quality weapon martial soul, perhaps even no weaker than the legendary Clear Sky Hammer.

As she watched Lin Yi absorb the Soul Ring, she began to struggle inwardly.

Should she reveal herself now?

Or should she keep hiding?

If she showed herself now, it would mean admitting that she had followed him. Lin Yi would definitely become suspicious.

Then she would no longer be able to draw more information about the future from him.

Xiao Wu gritted her teeth and made her decision.

Wait a little longer.

Once Lin Yi finished absorbing the Soul Ring, she would return to the cave ahead of him and pretend she had been waiting there the whole time.

As for hunting the Soul Ring, she could simply pretend she knew nothing about it.

Time passed second by second.

About half an hour later, the pale yellow glow around Lin Yi gradually faded as he successfully absorbed the Soul Ring.

He opened his eyes and felt the surging Soul Power within him. He was level eleven now, officially a Soul Master.

First soul skill... Starlight Sharing?

Area detection, with a radius of five meters. Within that range, all teammates can share vision.

Soul Power link. I can temporarily borrow a teammate's Soul Power or transfer my own Soul Power to them.

And there's a ten-percent boost to all attributes. The effect isn't obvious yet, but once my Soul Power Level rises, this enhancement will only grow stronger.

It's a shame there are no teammates to test it on right now, but this soul skill is already more practical than I expected.

Lin Yi nodded in satisfaction and put away his martial soul.

He glanced at the sky. The moon had already risen to its highest point.

I should head back. Otherwise, Xiao Wu will start worrying.

He rose to his feet, got his bearings, and quickly headed back toward the cave.

Seeing this, Xiao Wu hurriedly took another path around. With her speed, she could easily return to the cave before Lin Yi.

When Lin Yi returned to the cave carrying a bundle of dry branches, Xiao Wu was sitting on the bed of hay with her chin resting in her hands, looking as though she had been waiting in boredom.

"You're back!" Xiao Wu's eyes lit up when she saw Lin Yi. "Why did you take so long? I was almost asleep."

Lin Yi set down the dry branches and said apologetically, "Sorry, finding firewood took some time. I even ran into a wild chicken on the way, but I chased it for ages and still couldn't catch it."

I can't exactly say I went to the Soul Hunting Forest to hunt a Soul Ring, can I?

Xiao Wu laughed inwardly, though she pouted on the surface. "You didn't catch it? Then didn't you come back empty-handed?"

"Yeah." Lin Yi spread his hands and pulled out two wild fruits from his clothes. "But I found some fruit. We'll have to make do with these."

He handed one wild fruit to Xiao Wu and began eating the other himself.

Xiao Wu accepted the fruit but did not eat it immediately. She stared at Lin Yi for a while before suddenly asking, "Lin Yi, you seem a little different."

Lin Yi's heart skipped a beat.

Did she notice?

That shouldn't be possible. I just absorbed a Soul Ring, but I have something that conceals my Soul Power Level.

"How am I different?" He feigned calmness.

"I can't really explain it." Xiao Wu tilted her head. "It just feels like you got a little stronger."

Lin Yi gave a dry laugh. "Maybe I just loosened up after walking around for a while."

"Oh." Xiao Wu nodded and said nothing more.

When Lin Yi saw that she did not press further, he could not help but relax.

This Little Rabbit's intuition is really sharp. As expected of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.

Still, my acting is flawless. But then again, if this Little Rabbit keeps following me, what if we run into a Title Douluo who learns her identity?

No, no. At this point in time, Tang Hao already knows who she is.

But Tang Hao didn't expose her. I wonder whether it's because Ah Yin was also a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, or because he's paving the way for Tang San...

After all, raising a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in captivity costs far less.

Hearing this Heart Voice, Xiao Wu trembled inwardly.

Tang Hao knew her identity?

Captivity?

So after she had grown close to Tang San, someone else had already discovered who she was?

And the reason he had not exposed her was actually for future plans. Her heart instantly turned cold again.

She looked at Lin Yi, suddenly unsure whether following him was truly a good thing.

After all, she had just heard the words "raising in captivity." The boy before her also knew her identity, and her fate was sacrifice. Would she merely go from Tang San to Lin Yi, sacrificing herself for someone else instead?

At that thought, Xiao Wu's gaze dimmed again. But she quickly recovered, looked at Lin Yi, and smiled. "Lin Yi, tell me... can soul beasts and humans live together peacefully?"