Metal Control, Boiling Gold, Gold Solidification: A Triple Soul Skill!

[I told Teacher Jing Hongchen the effects of my second soul skill; he was very excited and also believed it to be a divine skill.]

Dean's office.

After hearing Sun Moon Lin Qing's description, Jing Hongchen was completely stunned.

He sat in his chair, his fingers tapping the tabletop unconsciously.

Once, twice, three times.

He remained silent for a full half-minute.

As he slowly raised his head to look at Sun Moon Lin Qing, his expression was indescribably complex.

"Your second soul skill can replicate three soul skills, fuse them into a new one, and permanently solidify it!"

Jing Hongchen took a deep breath, feeling it was inconceivable.

[After returning to Sun Moon Royal Academy, Teacher Jing Hongchen asked me about my choices and thoughts regarding the soul skills I wanted to replicate.]

Scene switch.

In the cultivation room, the master and disciple sat facing each other.

"Lin Qing, what kind of three soul skills do you intend to replicate with your second soul skill?"

Jing Hongchen looked at Sun Moon Lin Qing earnestly.

"This is very important; once selected, fused, and solidified, it cannot be changed."

"Teacher, I want to replicate... Senior Xiao Hongchen's first three soul skills."

[The soul skills I chose to replicate and fuse are Xiao Hongchen's Metal Control, Boiling Gold, and Gold Solidification.]

[In fact, the best choice would have been Huo Yuhao's two divine skills, Spiritual Detection and Spiritual Sharing, but it is very difficult for me to have a chance to see Huo Yuhao now, and I need time to develop and grow; I cannot waste this period.]

Jing Hongchen was stunned.

"Xiao?"

Xiao Hongchen was his grandson, the leader of the younger generation at Sun Moon Royal Academy, and the core of the Golden Generation.

Jing Hongchen did not expect this little guy to have his eyes on his grandson's soul skills, and the fact that he spoke so quickly showed he had clearly thought it through long ago.

"Are you sure?"

"Sure."

Sun Moon Lin Qing nodded.

"Senior Xiao Hongchen's three soul skills are a perfect combination: Metal Control, Boiling Gold, and Gold Solidification. If they are fused together..."

His eyes grew brighter as he spoke.

"That will be a perfect soul skill exclusive to a Soul Tool master!"

Jing Hongchen stared at Sun Moon Lin Qing for a few seconds.

Suddenly, he burst into laughter.

"Good! Good eye! You kid really are a genius!"

He patted Sun Moon Lin Qing's shoulder hard.

"Those three soul skills of that brat Xiao are indeed the best combination. I'll call him over right now!"

Lin Qing in reality was somewhat surprised to see this.

"Replicate Xiao Hongchen's soul skills?"

He recalled the information from the original work.

Xiao Hongchen's martial soul is the Three-Legged Golden Toad, a top-tier beast martial soul.

His soul skills are also specifically crafted for Soul Tools.

First soul skill: Metal Control.

Ability: Enhances control over metal, increases the quantity controlled, and improves metal affinity.

Simply put, it allows a Soul Tool master to manipulate metal materials.

Second soul skill: Boiling Gold.

Ability: Puts one's own soul power into a boiling state, significantly increasing soul skill power and accelerating casting speed. At the same time, it enhances Metal Control ability and can absorb metal elements from the air, reducing soul power consumption when using Soul Tools!

For a Soul Tool master, this is simply a divine skill.

Third soul skill: Gold Solidification.

Ability: Temporarily condenses controlled metal elements into solid metal. It can even use spiritual power to carve Soul Tool cores and create temporary Soul Tools!

"These three soul skills are indeed a perfect match!"

The more Lin Qing thought about it, the brighter his eyes became.

Metal Control is the foundation.

Boiling Gold is the burst.

Gold Solidification is creation.

If three soul skills could be perfectly fused, combined with powerful mental strength and Soul Tool manufacturing techniques, the effect would be unimaginable!

Soon, Xiao Hongchen was summoned by Jing Hongchen.

[This proud genius Sun Moon Lin Qing was initially displeased to hear that someone wanted to replicate his soul skills. But once Jing Hongchen explained it clearly, he became exceptionally curious, especially shocked by my two limit-breaking purple soul rings.]

"Spirit Replication Fusion, can you really fuse my three soul skills into one?"

Xiao Hongchen stared at Sun Moon Lin Qing, his eyes filled with curiosity.

"Yes."

Sun Moon Lin Qing nodded.

"Alright, then what should I do?"

"I need you to cooperate by releasing the three soul skills, and I will replicate them in an instant."

Xiao Hongchen looked at Jing Hongchen.

"Xiao, cooperate with him."

"I understand, Grandfather."

Xiao Hongchen obediently walked to the center of the laboratory.

"Watch closely."

He warned.

Martial Soul release!

The phantom of a Three-Legged Golden Toad appeared behind him.

Yellow, yellow, purple—the standard optimal ratio for three rings.

"First Soul Skill: Metal Control!"

The metal parts in the laboratory instantly floated up, as if controlled by countless invisible hands.

"Second Soul Skill: Boiling Gold!"

Xiao Hongchen's soul power fluctuations surged suddenly, a faint golden halo appearing around his body, making the control of the metal parts more precise and faster.

"Third Soul Skill: Gold Solidification!"

The metal elements in the air began to gather, gradually condensing into a metal spear under the control of Xiao Hongchen's mental strength.

Although rough, it was truly creating something out of thin air!

"Now!"

Sun Moon Lin Qing opened the Heavenly Eye between his brows!

Second Soul Skill: Spirit Replication Fusion!

"Hum!"

A beam of silver light swept over Xiao Hongchen, and the data of the three soul skills was instantly replicated into his mind.

Then came the fusion! Reorganization! Optimization!

To outsiders, this process took only an instant, but in Sun Moon Lin Qing's perception, it felt as if a long time had passed.

Every detail of the soul skills was clearly presented before his eyes, and every change was precisely calculated in his mind.

Finally.

"It's done."

Sun Moon Lin Qing spoke softly.

The silver light of the Heavenly Eye between his brows gradually faded.

[I successfully replicated Xiao Hongchen's first three soul skills. After fusion, I possess a second second-soul-skill—Metal Manipulation!]

In the scene, Sun Moon Lin Qing released the new soul skill.

All the metal parts in the laboratory flew over, floating and rotating above his palm, as agile as his own fingers.

"This soul skill has two states: Normal and Boiling."

"Normal effect: Enhances metal control, increases the quantity and compatibility of control, improves metal affinity, allows for the temporary condensation of metal elements into solid objects, and can even use mental strength to carve Soul Tool cores to create temporary Soul Tools."

In the Boiling state, Sun Moon Lin Qing's soul power fluctuations surged, and a dazzling golden halo appeared around his body.

The floating metal parts accelerated their rotation instantly, their speed increasing by at least three times.

"Boiling state: Soul power boils, power is amplified, control is accelerated, metal control is greatly enhanced, and it can absorb metal elements from the air."

"Most importantly..."

Sun Moon Lin Qing paused and walked over to a Soul Tool placed beside the testing area.

With a casual tap, he injected soul power.

The energy consumption display of that Soul Tool dropped by thirty percent instantly!

"At this moment, I can reduce the soul power consumption of Soul Tools!"

"Perfect! Simply perfect!"

Jing Hongchen couldn't help but slap the table in admiration, pacing back and forth in the laboratory in his excitement.

"Metal Control, Gold Solidification—these two are passive effects. Boiling Gold serves as the burst state. All three soul skills fuse perfectly without any conflict!"

"And what's more..."

He turned to look at Lin Qing, his eyes burning with intensity.

"The potential of this new soul skill is even greater than the original version because it has been optimized specifically for you, perfectly adapting to the characteristics of your spiritual power!"

Xiao Hongchen was also stunned.

He couldn't help but mutter, "Why do I feel like you're even more of a monster than the people at Shrek Academy?"

Yet, there was no jealousy in his eyes, only admiration.

After all, he had heard from Jing Hongchen that when Lin Qing faced the choice of his first and second thousand-year soul rings, it was equivalent to walking through the gates of hell twice.

He certainly didn't have that kind of courage.

"In the future, when you craft Soul Tools, remember to call me."

"I also want to see just what extent your soul skill can reach."

Xiao Hongchen patted Lin Qing on the shoulder.

"Fine."

[I am personally very satisfied with these gains.]

"..."

Lin Qing himself was left speechless.

Anyone could see the potential of Lin Qing's various soul skills.

"No wonder Jing Hongchen was so excited..."

Lin Qing finally understood completely.

With this kind of talent and these kinds of soul skills, if placed in the Sun Moon Empire, he could be cultivated as the golden generation among the Golden Generation!