Hunting the Third Soul Ring

He knew well that the development of Soul Tools was an unstoppable trend, yet he was equally aware of the estrangement and conflict existing between the Martial Soul Department and the Soul Tool Department.

Taking this opportunity, he hoped to foster mutual contact and a deeper understanding between the two sides.

Seeing that Mu En had made his decision, the others dared not raise further objections and one after another agreed.

"Teacher, since Bei Bei has such talent for Soul Tools, why not let him study as a Soul Tool Master as well?" Xian Lin'er proposed.

"Absolutely not. Bei Bei's own Martial Soul possesses immense untapped potential; he has no time to waste on such things," Yan Shaozhe immediately countered. "Furthermore, Teacher has said that Bei Bei's Martial Soul has the possibility of evolving once more."

Hearing Yan Shaozhe's words, everyone present felt a jolt of shock. Bei Bei's Radiant Sacred Dragon Martial Soul was already close to the Ultimate Light; if it were to evolve again, wouldn't it become an Ultimate Martial Soul?

"Are you certain of this?" Xian Lin'er asked, finding it hard to believe.

"Of course. Teacher and I have already formed a preliminary plan," Yan Shaozhe said, nodding solemnly.

Seeing this, Xian Lin'er said nothing more and ceased her push for Bei Bei to study Soul Tools.

At this moment, Mu En spoke slowly, "If Bei Bei is truly interested, there is no harm in letting him give it a try."

"But, will this not affect his cultivation?" Yan Shaozhe asked with a slight frown.

"With me watching over him, there will be no issues," Mu En said calmly.

Seeing that his teacher had spoken, Yan Shaozhe found it difficult to persist in his opposition, as Bei Bei's cultivation was entirely under Mu En's charge.

"Since Teacher has said so, then let Bei Bei give it a try. But I hope Teacher will keep a close watch, so he does not let Soul Tool studies delay his Martial Soul cultivation," Yan Shaozhe finally compromised.

Hearing Yan Shaozhe relent, a gratified smile appeared on Xian Lin'er's face. "Thank you, Teacher, and thank you for your understanding, Dean Yan. If Bei Bei can become a Soul Tool Master, perhaps he can lead the Soul Tool Department to develop even more rapidly."

"If there is nothing else, this meeting is concluded," Mu En said.

Seeing this, the group rose and departed one after another.

Only Yan Shaozhe left with a worried expression, fearing that Bei Bei might neglect his cultivation due to Soul Tools.

If Bei Bei could evolve into the Ultimate Light, then his own disciple Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire would have a chance to be purified, which was why he had to take this matter seriously.

Xian Lin'er, however, was in a rather pleasant mood; it was rare for the Soul Tool Department to score a victory against the Martial Soul Department.

Even more gratifying was that Mu En had granted permission for Bei Bei to study Soul Tools.

This would undoubtedly lead to better development for the Soul Tool Department in the future.

On the other side, Bei Bei, who was still cultivating in his room, was unaware of what had transpired in the Sea God Pavilion.

In the days that followed, Bei Bei persisted in training for one hour every day in the Gravity Chamber.

He also occasionally went to the Soul Tool Department to learn relevant knowledge and commissioned Fan Yu to craft some Soul Tools he desired.

In the blink of an eye, two years passed. Bei Bei was now ten years old, and his Soul Power Level had successfully broken through to the thirtieth rank; he was but one Soul Ring away from becoming a true Soul Elder.

Bei Bei was currently training in the Gravity Chamber. Compared to two years ago, he had grown much taller, and his physique was more robust and lithe.

In the Gravity Chamber, he had progressed from only being able to train under five times gravity to now conducting high-intensity training under eight times gravity.

Over these two years, the Soul Tool Department had successfully completed the construction of the academy's gravity chambers, causing some changes to the Martial Soul Department's curriculum.

This particular gravity chamber of Bei Bei's had been upgraded midway by Fan Yu.

The gravity within the chamber could now be adjusted up to fifty times.

The interior had also been equipped with specialized physical training apparatus, such as the Nerve Reaction Testing Soul Tool.

This involved installing numerous firing ports within the room; during training, beams of light would shoot from all directions, varying in speed and following highly erratic trajectories.

Only by dodging all of them could one be considered to have passed; otherwise, it was a failure.

This served to train a Soul Master's reaction time, evasion speed, and observational skills.

When Bei Bei finished his training and walked out of the chamber, he found that Zhang Lexuan had been waiting for him for quite some time.

"Sister Lexuan, have you finished your cultivation?" Bei Bei asked with a smile.

"Yes, I finally broke through to the seventieth-rank Soul Saint level before the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament," Zhang Lexuan said, nodding.

"That's great! This way we can go obtain your Soul Ring together, and I can watch your tournament matches as well," Bei Bei said excitedly.

"Go wash up first. This time, Mu En is taking us to obtain the Soul Ring," Zhang Lexuan said.

"Hm? What about Xuan Zi? I recall he is usually the one responsible for such matters," Bei Bei asked, feeling a bit puzzled.

"Xuan Zi has to take the other participating students to the site of the Soul Master Tournament being held in the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire," Zhang Lexuan replied.

Bei Bei nodded gently; as long as it wasn't Xuan Zi leading them personally, he felt at ease.

After a quick wash, Bei Bei followed Zhang Lexuan as they headed out.

Meanwhile.

At the White Tiger Duke Mansion.

Six-year-old Huo Yuhao was undergoing an important ceremony that would determine the course of his life: the Martial Soul Awakening.

As the illegitimate son born to the White Tiger Duke and a maid, he and his mother were subjected to bullying within the mansion and were especially loathed and suppressed by the Duchess.

However, if Huo Yuhao had been able to awaken the White Tiger Martial Soul, their situation would have been much better.

It was a pity that heaven did not grant their wish; Huo Yuhao awakened the Body Martial Soul, Spirit Eye, and his Innate Soul Power was a pitiful rank one.

Because of this, Huo Yuhao's mother did not even have a formal status before the Duchess suppressed them, forcing them to live in the woodshed and cutting off all their sources of income.

Huo Yuhao and his mother could only survive by washing clothes for the servants and digging for wild vegetables.

Shrek Academy.

When Bei Bei and Zhang Lexuan arrived beneath the Golden Ancient Tree, Mu En had already been waiting for a long time.

His body, bent nearly ninety degrees, was supported by a cane crafted from the trunk of the Golden Ancient Tree.

"Mystic Ancestor, you have been waiting a long time!" Seeing this, Bei Bei hurriedly stepped forward to support Mu En's arm, while Zhang Lexuan supported his other side.

Mu En waved his hand and said, "This old man is not yet so decrepit that he cannot walk. Let us go!"

Before his voice had even faded, a dazzling golden light suddenly erupted from his body, enveloping Bei Bei and Zhang Lexuan before transforming into a brilliant beam of light that streaked rapidly toward the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Mu En's terrifying spiritual power as a rank 99 Limit Douluo surged outward.

Before long, he located the habitat of a Sub-Dragon soul beast within the mixed zone of the Star Dou Great Forest.

"It is a Sub-Dragon species, the White Armored Earth Dragon; its defensive capabilities are quite prominent," Mu En said, scanning the area.

"Mystic Ancestor, do you think I could absorb a ten-thousand-year soul ring for my third soul ring? With my current physical constitution, I should be fully capable of enduring it," Bei Bei asked.