Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon? Just So-So!

"Absorbing a spirit ring is quite simple."

"The spirit ring will gravitate toward the spirit master who killed the spirit beast. The spirit master only needs to release their spirit power to guide the ring, sit cross-legged, and begin meditating to absorb it."

Mu Chen's voice had barely faded.

Tang San sat cross-legged, circulating his Mysterious Heaven Skill, and began to absorb the century-old spirit ring before him according to the method Mu Chen had instructed.

Several hours later, the sky gradually darkened.

As soon as Tang San finished absorbing the spirit ring and opened his eyes, the scene that met his gaze left an indelible impression on him.

He saw Mu Chen bathed in golden light.

As a god-tier martial soul in the truest sense, the Radiant Dragon King martial soul bestowed upon Mu Chen absolute draconic might. With his Martial Soul Possession active, Mu Chen was wreathed in holy golden light, a pair of gentle, golden-patterned dragon horns sprouted from his forehead, and his eyes had transformed into golden-white vertical pupils.

His skin was covered in fine, translucent, gilded scales, his fingertips had condensed into sharp dragon claws, and his original black hair had turned gold. His entire being radiated a dignified and sacred draconic pressure.

In Mu Chen's hand, a Nether Wolf was gripped tightly, its life already extinguished.

"Teacher, what is this?"

Tang San stood up and hurried to Mu Chen's side, looking at the pile of Nether Wolf corpses and the scattered century-old spirit rings on the ground, his eyes filled with shock.

"These Nether Wolves come out to forage as soon as night falls. While their individual strength isn't high, they are quite troublesome in large numbers."

Mu Chen released the corpse of the Nether Wolf.

"Teacher, thank you!"

Tang San knew very well that if Mu Chen hadn't been guarding him, he likely would have been torn to shreds by these Nether Wolves.

"You are my disciple; isn't it only natural for me to protect you? There's no need for thanks!" Mu Chen smiled warmly and patted Tang San's head.

Tang San had grown accustomed to Mu Chen's touch.

"Teacher, have I become a spirit master now?"

Tang San spread his right hand, and his Blue Silver Grass appeared, accompanied by a single yellow spirit ring.

Mu Chen nodded with a smile: "That's right!"

[Ding--! Tang San has broken through a major realm!]

[Distributing rewards now!]

[Host's spirit power increased by one level! All spirit rings increased by 500 years!]

[First Martial Soul: Radiant Dragon King]

[First Spirit Ring Skill: Dragon King's Verdict! 4400 years → 4900 years!]

[Second Spirit Ring Skill: Dragon King's Roar! 4800 years → 5300 years!]

[Third Spirit Ring Skill: Holy Light Illuminates the World! 6500 years → 7000 years!]

[Current Soul Power Level: Level 45 (Fourth spirit ring not yet acquired)]

Mu Chen felt a surge of joy.

Even the smallest mosquito is still meat!

"Xiao San, what is your spirit skill?"

Mu Chen was very curious to know what skill the Blue Silver Grass had gained from absorbing the Lone Bamboo.

The Lone Bamboo itself only possessed attributes like toughness and decent vitality.

After all, the vitality of bamboo is second only to plants like the Blue Silver Grass.

Could it be Blue Silver Pole Vaulting?

Tang San explained with a smile: "Teacher, my first spirit skill allows me to condense a staff using Blue Silver Grass, which then increases the vitality and toughness of the Blue Silver Grass by 30%."

As soon as he finished speaking, he used his Blue Silver Grass to condense a long staff resembling the Lone Bamboo.

Mu Chen thought for a moment and said: "A decent spirit skill. It lays a good foundation for you and provides you with a means of combat for the time being."

Tang San nodded repeatedly, filled with joy.

Mu Chen looked at the sky: "We won't spend the night here; let's head back."

Tang San asked with concern: "Teacher, will we encounter danger if we travel through the night?"

Mu Chen laughed: "Good, you have learned to think for yourself now. That is excellent."

Tang San scratched his head in embarrassment.

Mu Chen patted Tang San's head and continued: "However, you have underestimated my strength. In this Spirit Hunting Forest, no spirit beast can threaten me."

Hearing Mu Chen's confident and slightly domineering words, Tang San felt his face flush with excitement.

To have a knowledgeable and powerful teacher guiding him just as he entered the world of spirit masters—he was truly fortunate!

"Teacher, what is your martial soul? Looking at your appearance just now, it seemed a bit like the legendary dragon!" Tang San asked curiously on the way back.

Mu Chen had nothing to hide regarding this, so he smiled: "My martial soul is called the Radiant Dragon King; it is an extremely powerful dragon-type martial soul!"

"Radiant Dragon King... what an overbearing name!" Tang San sighed softly.

Suddenly, he became curious: "Teacher, is your Radiant Dragon King even more powerful than the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon you mentioned earlier?"

Mu Chen smiled confidently: "If a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon soul master of the same level were to encounter me, they wouldn't even have the courage to release their martial soul. Do you understand the gap between us?"

"Hiss!"

Tang San gasped: "Teacher, didn't you say that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon is the number one beast martial soul in the world?"

Mu Chen gave a disdainful laugh: "The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon is called the number one beast martial soul for many reasons; it is not because it is truly the most powerful. There are many beast martial souls in this world that surpass it."

Tang San looked astonished: "Then why is the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul known as the number one beast martial soul?"

Mu Chen thought for a moment and said: "Perhaps it is because they are quite prolific and their numbers are large."

Tang San was stunned, left speechless.

Mu Chen continued: "In the world of soul beasts, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon is not the strongest beast soul either. So, by what right would it be the most powerful beast martial soul in the world of soul masters?"

Tang San nodded, feeling that these words made perfect sense. Although he had yet to see a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, Mu Chen was knowledgeable and experienced, so his words must be correct.

Just then, the system's voice rang out in Mu Chen's mind.

[Ding--! Xiao Wu has broken through a major realm!]

[Distributing rewards now!]

[Host Soul Power Level increased by 2! All soul ring ages increased by 500 years!]

[First Martial Soul: Radiant Dragon King]

[First Soul Skill: Dragon King's Verdict! 4900 years → 5400 years!]

[Second Soul Skill: Dragon King's Roar! 5300 years → 5800 years!]

[Third Soul Skill: Holy Light Illuminates the World! 7000 years → 7500 years!]

[Current Soul Power Level: Level 47 (Fourth soul ring not yet acquired)]

Mu Chen snapped back to reality, the corners of his mouth curling upward slightly.

In this situation, Xiao Wu must have condensed her soul ring and broken through on her own, triggering the system to automatically distribute the rewards.

In just two short days, he had already increased his soul power by eight levels, and he would continue to improve after absorbing his next soul ring.

This was far faster than the bitter, painstaking cultivation he was used to.

However, such rewards were only temporary; the system had previously rewarded him with cultivation techniques, and his cultivation speed would only grow faster.

After all, he was currently at the prime age for cultivation.

"I must continue to take on disciples!"

Mu Chen made up his mind, but he would have to select his targets carefully.

"San, after returning to Nuoding City, go to the Martial Soul Hall to certify as a soul master. You will be able to collect a soul master subsidy every month thereafter."

"Understood, thank you, Teacher."

At noon the next day, the two returned to Nuoding City.

Tang San followed Mu Chen's advice and went to the Martial Soul Hall to certify as a soul master.

Mu Chen returned to Nuoding Academy.

He had yet to absorb his fourth soul ring, but the life-bound soul ring rewarded by the system possessed growth potential, and its future was promising!