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The massive lightning bolt transformed from the Thunder Prison Hell Vine did not harm Su Zhen; instead, the moment it made contact, it dissolved into countless tiny arcs of electricity that flowed into his body.

In less than ten seconds, the sacrifice of the Thunder Prison Hell Vine concluded, leaving only a tiny root fragment on the ground.

Su Zhen landed slowly, his Martial Soul manifesting on its own as five soul rings emerged beneath his feet.

Purple, purple, purple, black, black—a soul ring configuration that defied all logic appeared on Su Zhen, radiating an endless sense of oppression.

Su Zhen gazed at the pitch-black fifth soul ring, which was covered in lightning patterns, and fell into deep thought.

"Xiao Zhen, are you alright?"

Qian Daoliu stepped forward, his voice filled with concern.

"Teacher, I am fine. It just felt a bit sudden."

Su Zhen shook his head, explaining to Qian Daoliu.

"Brother Zhen, hurry and tell us, what is your fifth soul skill?"

Oscar asked, his face full of anticipation.

Su Zhen closed his eyes, carefully sensing the information transmitted by his fifth soul ring.

"My fifth soul skill is Hell Prison Thunder Meteor. It summons a sea of lightning to condense into a thunderous punishment, delivering an ultimate lightning attack to the target. The lightning automatically locks onto the target. I can also use this skill to seal, suppress, and paralyze enemies."

As he spoke, Su Zhen unleashed his fifth soul skill toward a clearing not far away. A surging sea of lightning gathered above the clearing, and the next moment, ten thousand bolts of lightning rained down. The violent thunder struck the ground, blasting out a scorched crater ten meters in diameter and five meters deep.

"Cool! Brother Zhen, the power of this skill is incredible. If that hit a person, wouldn't they be reduced to ash?"

Oscar shivered as he looked at the massive crater carved out by the lightning.

"Furthermore, the Thunder Prison Hell Vine provided me with a 40,000-year Thunder Prison Vine Right Arm Bone. It passively increases right arm strength by 30%, lightning-attribute attacks by 50%, lightning-attribute resistance by 60%, and soul power recovery by 20%. The soul bone skill allows me to summon the Thunder Prison Hell Vine to bind enemies, causing continuous lightning damage with added explosion and paralysis effects."

"40,000 years? Xiao Zhen, this soul bone is a bit low for you. Will you need to replace it with one of a higher age in the future?"

Upon hearing the age of the right arm bone, Qian Daoliu could not help but feel dissatisfied. A 40,000-year soul bone would have been decent for the previous Su Zhen, but now that Su Zhen's Martial Soul had evolved and he had received the sacrifice of the Thunder Prison Hell Vine, his future was undoubtedly limitless. He feared this low-age soul bone might hinder Su Zhen's cultivation.

"Teacher, do not worry. This soul bone was produced by the sacrifice of the Thunder Prison Hell Vine. It inherited the vine's characteristic of becoming stronger by absorbing lightning. Both my fifth soul ring and this soul bone can absorb lightning to increase their age. There is a high probability they will evolve into hundred-thousand-year soul rings and bones in the future."

Hearing Su Zhen's explanation, Qian Daoliu felt relieved. If Su Zhen's soul bone could not be strengthened, he would have had to hunt for rare hundred-thousand-year soul beasts or have Su Zhen receive the baptism of the Angel God.

"Great Grandfather, Brother Zhen, let's return to Martial Soul Hall. The other grandfathers must be getting impatient."

Oscar could hardly wait to show his teacher his current soul power level.

"Then Teacher, let us go home. After some rest, it will be time for the next stage of training."

"Very well."

Qian Daoliu agreed, wrapping the two of them in his soul power as he flew toward the exit of the Thunder Canyon.

Flying in mid-air, Su Zhen looked back at the remains of the Thunder Prison Hell Vine, the words it had spoken echoing in his mind.

To become a god? Which deity's inheritance should I seek? The Angel God is reserved for Sister Xue, and the Asura God has inextricable ties to Tang San and Tang Hao. Could it be that I must go to Sea God Island?

Su Zhen stopped thinking and collected his thoughts; before considering godhood, he should focus on how to exact his revenge.

Tang Hao, I will not let you wait too long.

In the southwest of the Heaven Dou Empire, within Nuoding City of the Fasinuo Province, On the playground of the Nuoding Primary Soul Master Academy, a middle-aged man with a crew cut and dressed in black robes stood with his head held high, accepting the kowtow of a six-year-old child.

"Bibi Dong, I will make you realize what a foolish thing it was to abandon me, Yu Xiaogang."

The man who called himself Yu Xiaogang looked with burning eyes at the newly accepted disciple kneeling before him.

With a teacher of such great wisdom, I will surely stand at the pinnacle of the continent and rebuild the Tang Sect.

The kneeling child was named Tang San, the son of the blacksmith Tang Hao from Holy Soul Village. At this moment, Tang San felt that becoming an apprentice was the most correct decision he could have made. Having just entered the world of soul masters, he was filled with endless fantasies about the future.

Not far away, under a large tree, a burly figure draped in a wide robe stood in the shadows, watching the scene.

Yu Xiaogang, is it? A decent enough teacher.

The three who had left the Thunder Canyon traveled along a forest path in a carriage, heading toward Martial Soul Hall.

"Teacher, after we return to Martial Soul Hall this time, I would like to go out and gain some experience. I have stayed in Martial Soul Hall for too long, and my contact with the world of soul masters is still too little."

Inside the carriage, Su Zhen proposed his next plan to Qian Daoliu.

"Going out to gain experience? That is a fine idea. Your current strength is enough to stand your ground in the soul master world. Once you complete all your training upon our return, you may go. A fledgling bird that has never weathered the storm cannot spread its wings and soar."

"Thank you, Teacher. I will complete the remaining training in the shortest time possible."

Oscar watched the exchange between the two, a strange look flickering in his eyes.

After bumping along in the carriage for over twenty days, the three finally arrived home.

At the Worship Hall on the summit of Martial Soul Hall, All six elders were present.

"Second Brother, it has been over a month since Big Brother took Xiao Zhen and Little Ao out to hunt for soul rings. Why haven't they returned yet?"

Falling Devil asked Golden Crocodile about the situation of Qian Daoliu and the other two.

"It should be soon. Xiao Zhen needs a specific position for his spirit beast, and even if it takes some time to hunt a suitable spirit ring for Xiao Ao, it should be around these days."

"Really, it's so boring without Xiao Zhen and Xiao Ao. No one is here to play with this old man anymore. I miss them so much."

Guang Ling slumped on the cushion, fiddling with a small arrow, his tone full of boredom and weariness.

"Teacher, you're probably just itching to beat us up, aren't you? And you say you miss us."

The hall door was pushed open, and Oscar's teasing voice came in.

"You brat, you're finally willing to come back. Come here and let your teacher see if you're injured."

Guang Ling rushed over, hugging Oscar and examining him from head to toe.

"Fifth Elder, I'm here, what could possibly happen to these two kids? Don't you trust this old man?"

Qian Daoliu walked in, his gaze falling on Guang Ling. Su Zhen followed Qian Daoliu into the Worship Hall.

"How could I not, Brother? In my heart, you are invincible in this world. With these two kids following you, I am at ease."

Guang Ling chuckled awkwardly.

"Brother, Xiao Zhen, Xiao Ao" X5

"Brother, how was your harvest this time?"

Azure Luan inquired about the results of their spirit hunting trip.

"Xiao Zhen, Xiao Ao, activate your martial souls and show your grandfathers."

Oscar was the first to activate Martial Soul Possession. Three spirit rings lit up beneath his feet, yellow, yellow, and purple, flashing within the Worship Hall.

"What? Xiao Ao, weren't you out hunting for your second spirit ring? How did you become a Soul Elder in just a month?"

Guang Ling stared at the three spirit rings under Oscar's feet with disbelief.

"Hehe, Teacher, don't mind me for now. Brother Zhen has a surprise too."

Oscar proudly shifted the attention to Su Zhen.

Hearing Oscar's words and seeing the gazes of several enshriners turn to him, Su Zhen felt a pang in his teeth. It seemed he needed to step up his game with Oscar in the future. He had wanted to surprise his grandfathers one last time.

Su Zhen summoned his Thunder Prison Qilin martial soul. Black light covered his entire body, and a completely different martial soul possession effect and martial soul phantom appeared before the enshriners. Five spirit rings, purple, purple, purple, black, and black, floated beneath Su Zhen's feet.

"Why did Xiao Zhen turn black? From Soul Ancestor to Soul King in a month? How is this possible?"

The enshriners looked at Su Zhen's transformation in disbelief.

Su Zhen stopped teasing the enshriners and recounted the entire spirit hunting process to them.

The enshriners breathed a sigh of relief after listening.

"So it was because of the Immortal Herb and spirit bones. I thought Brother had given you guys some kind of enhancement drug."

Guang Ling flinched and shrunk his neck after being glared at by Qian Daoliu.

"Since all my grandfathers are here, let's distribute the Immortal Herb."

"Immortal Herb!"