"Teacher, my second Soul Skill is called Mysterious Thunder Transformation," Lin Fan said. Two purple Soul Rings appeared.
The darker of the two purple Soul Rings flashed, and the aura around Lin Fan abruptly changed.
"Second Soul Ring—Mysterious Thunder Transformation."
"It can increase all attributes by 50%. For every level of Soul Power gained, the increase rises by 1%, up to a maximum of 100%. It also greatly increases resistance to Lightning Element attacks. The effect lasts for one hour."
Qian Xunji froze, staring at Lin Fan in utter astonishment.
An increase to all attributes! That meant a comprehensive boost to attack, strength, speed, Soul Power, and everything else!
His disciple's First Soul Ring Soul Skill could increase the effects of every Soul Skill he unleashed.
But this Second Soul Ring could boost him across the board—not just his Soul Skills! It could even strengthen his own body!
Incredible! Simply incredible!
To possess such a powerful Soul Skill as a Two-Ring Soul Grandmaster was astonishing. Qian Xunji even felt that some Soul Ancestors wouldn't stand a chance against his disciple.
"Teacher." Lin Fan smiled faintly at Qian Xunji's stunned expression.
Coming back to himself, Qian Xunji laughed heartily. "Xiaofan, the future of Spirit Hall will depend on you!"
Lin Fan was taken aback, then smiled. "Teacher, you're still so young. I think the future of Spirit Hall should depend on you."
"No!" Qian Xunji said firmly. "I know my own talent. At most, I can manage Spirit Hall well until you've grown up."
"But you're different. You have Innate Full Soul Power and Twin Martial Souls. Your First Soul Ring is already a thousand years old, and your Second Soul Ring has reached an age of over five thousand years."
"I think you should be able to absorb a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring as your Third Soul Ring. But there's a lot we'll need to prepare first."
"At the rate you're cultivating, you might reach level thirty before the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament. With your strength, you could represent Martial Soul Academy."
"What do you think? Would you be interested in competing?"
Qian Xunji gazed at Lin Fan expectantly, his eyes full of pride.
"The Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament!" Lin Fan exclaimed in surprise. He knew all about that!
The Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament was much like the World College Tournament in the world of Versatile Mage.
Although Lin Fan preferred the latter, he knew what mattered most right now.
Emotional points!
That was right—emotional points!
The Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament was a grand event for the entire continent. How many people would be watching?
Even if there weren't ten million, there had to be at least a million!
If each person gave him just one emotional point, that would still be a million points.
"Teacher, I want to compete!"
Qian Xunji had assumed Lin Fan didn't know about the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament and was just about to explain it when Lin Fan spoke, his tone full of conviction.
"Good!" Qian Xunji said with a smile. "When we get back, focus on your cultivation. I'll arrange for you to join Martial Soul Academy's team."
Lin Fan nodded, then said, "Teacher, let's hurry back."
"Let's go," Qian Xunji replied.
Just as they were about to leave, Lin Fan couldn't help glancing back at the spot where the Mystic Thunder Dragon had died.
At first, he saw nothing. But when he turned to look, he noticed a faint, dusky purple glow emanating from the Mystic Thunder Dragon's corpse.
"A Soul Bone!" Lin Fan cried.
At the words "Soul Bone," Qian Xunji stopped in his tracks. Following Lin Fan's gaze, he saw the faint, dusky purple light shining from the Mystic Thunder Dragon's corpse.
"It looks like a pair of wing-type Soul Bones."
Lin Fan murmured, then looked at Qian Xunji. "Teacher, this should be an External Soul Bone."
Qian Xunji stood rooted to the spot, stunned. An External Soul Bone! What was that? It was a treasure second only to Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings and Soul Bones!
Unlike the Soul Bones from a Soul Master's six major body parts, External Soul Bones could grow along with their bearer.
"Xiaofan, quick! Absorb it!" Qian Xunji urged, his face alight with joy.
Lin Fan nodded firmly, suppressing his excitement as he carefully picked up the Mystic Thunder Dragon Wings External Soul Bone.
The instant the Soul Bone touched his hand, a fierce yet gentle power of the Lightning Element flowed through his palm and into his body, quietly fusing with the Lightning Element Soul Power of his Second Soul Ring and his Lightning Element Martial Soul. There was not the slightest resistance.
He sat cross-legged on the ground, held the External Soul Bone above his dantian, closed his eyes, and circulated his Soul Power. Following the method Soul Masters used to absorb Soul Bones, he guided the power within the Soul Bone to slowly seep through every part of his body.
In an instant, dusky purple lightning enveloped Lin Fan. The faint shadow of a pair of tiny dragon wings appeared behind him.
As the wings spread, thunder rumbled and fierce winds surged. The violent power of the Lightning Element coursed through his meridians and flesh.
The formidable physique tempered by his Demon Element and Lightning Element Martial Souls was a perfect match for the Soul Bone. Every inch of his skin and every bone absorbed its power.
Qian Xunji stood guard beside him, keeping a close eye on Lin Fan and remaining alert to his surroundings. Inside, he was overjoyed.
Innate Full Soul Power, Twin Martial Souls, a thousand-year First Soul Ring, a five-thousand-year Second Soul Ring, and now a rare wing-type External Soul Bone. His disciple Lin Fan was practically a treasure bestowed upon Spirit Hall by the heavens!
He wasn't merely a once-in-a-thousand-years talent for Spirit Hall. Across the ten-thousand-year history of the entire Douluo Continent, there might not be a second genius so heaven-defying!
He could already picture Lin Fan's future. Once the boy had fully grown, becoming a Soul Douluo or even a Titled Douluo would be no challenge—and breaking through the limits of a Titled Douluo might not be out of reach either!
The absorption went far more smoothly than expected. The Mystic Thunder Dragon Wings External Soul Bone had an exceptionally high degree of compatibility with Lin Fan's Lightning Element Soul Power and Lightning Element Martial Soul.
Combined with his body's extraordinary strength, it took only half an hour for him to absorb all the power within the Soul Bone.
Boom!
The aura around Lin Fan surged. A pair of solid, dusky purple dragon wings burst open behind him, lightning coursing across them. Every feather was sharply defined. With a single flap, they unleashed howling winds and crackling thunder.
Lin Fan shot into the air and hovered above the ground, moving far faster than an ordinary Soul Master could with a Soul Skill.
"It worked!"
A sharp gleam flashed in Lin Fan's eyes. He felt the tremendous power of the wings on his back, and excitement surged through him.
But he didn't stay cool for more than three seconds. The wings on his back suddenly went out of control, flapping wildly.
"Ah!" Lin Fan cried as he slammed into the canyon wall. Fortunately, his body was tough enough to withstand the impact.
Seeing this, Qian Xunji smiled and flew over to him. "External Soul Bones aren't as easy to control as Soul Bones in other parts of the body. Keep practicing, and before long, you'll be able to control them like your own arms."
Lin Fan brushed the dust off himself and nodded. "Teacher, my Soul Power has reached level 27."
Qian Xunji smiled and nodded. He had sensed it the moment Lin Fan finished absorbing the Soul Bone and shot into the air.
"How much of a boost do these Thunder Wings give you?"
Qian Xunji asked curiously. Even he had never seen an External Soul Bone before.
"They can increase all my attributes by 100%. These Thunder Wings are also incredibly fast and have powerful offensive capabilities."
"Once they've grown stronger, my speed won't be any slower than that of a flying Soul Beast at the same level."
Lin Fan smiled.
He had been somewhat lacking in his ability to fight airborne opponents, but now that he had these Thunder Wings, he could fly high into the sky and fight!
"Good!" Qian Xunji clapped in delight. "Let's head back for now. From here on, make sure you incorporate these Thunder Wings into your training."
"I know, Teacher!" Lin Fan replied with a smile.
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