Spiritual Detection Sharing, God's Eye

Jing Hongchen's words were very direct.

All talk and no action was worthless. To gain genuine acceptance and resources, he had to demonstrate value great enough to impress.

White Tiger Lin Qing showed neither difficulty nor nervousness upon hearing the question. Instead, he gave a faint smile.

The smile was fleeting, but the confidence within it made Jing Hongchen's brow twitch once more.

"Alright."

White Tiger Lin Qing said only one word.

Then he took half a step back and stood still.

Buzz!

A wave of pure, condensed Spiritual Power quietly spread out from him.

Silver light flowed beneath the skin of his brow as a silver vertical eye, seeming to contain a vortex of stars, slowly opened!

Heavenly Eye Martial Soul.

At the same time, two Soul Rings slowly emerged beneath his feet like moons rising from the water, circling his body in a rhythmic pulse.

The first Soul Ring was bright yellow, representing a Hundred-Year Soul Ring.

The second, however, was a deep purple—a Thousand-Year Soul Ring!

One yellow, one purple!

"Eleven years old, level twenty-six, and his second Soul Ring is already a Thousand-Year Soul Ring."

Jing Hongchen's gaze shifted slightly.

Although he had long known from the intelligence reports, seeing it in person and sensing the pure energy fluctuations emitted by that purple Soul Ring—far surpassing those of an ordinary Thousand-Year Soul Ring—still stirred his heart.

This talent would undoubtedly rank among the best even in the Sun Moon Empire.

But this alone was not enough.

The Sun Moon Empire did not lack geniuses.

What it lacked were geniuses with special value—ones who could not be replaced.

As though he had sensed Jing Hongchen's thoughts, White Tiger Lin Qing did not stop.

With another thought, the deep-purple second Soul Ring suddenly flared!

Purple radiance grew rich and dazzling, flowing around him as though it possessed life.

I didn't merely reveal a yellow-and-purple Soul Ring configuration. More importantly, I activated the core divine skill granted by Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's Million-Year Soul Ring—Spiritual Detection and Spiritual Sharing!

"Buzz!"

An invisible wave of Spiritual Power, far more immense, intricate, and profound than when he had released his Martial Soul, surged forth like a tide.

This time, the wave was no longer confined to himself.

Instead, it became invisible threads that precisely linked to Jing Hongchen.

Then, an extraordinary image—or rather, a "perception"—directly flooded Jing Hongchen's mind!

It was not an image seen through his eyes.

It was a three-hundred-and-sixty-degree, blind-spot-free three-dimensional perception, with details refined to the utmost extreme!

Inside the cell, the direction of every crack in the walls, the seams between the floor stones, the rust spots on the iron door, the number of straw stalks in the corner...

The length and width of the corridor outside the cell, the thickness of its walls, the numbers on the iron doors of the other cells, a small patch of water stain on the wall around the corner at the end of the passage...

Even the precise positions of the guards farther away, the rhythm of their breathing, and the faint paths of Soul Power circulating within their bodies...

Everything was presented in Jing Hongchen's perception as an incomparably clear stream of information that surpassed sight.

Every detail was visible, updated every second!

He could even sense the uneasy turn of the prisoner in the neighboring cell, as well as a soldier at the stairway a hundred meters away lightly yawning.

"This..."

Jing Hongchen's pupils abruptly shrank to pinpoints!

For the first time, the calmness and majesty he had maintained showed a clear disturbance.

His expression was a complicated mixture of utter shock, disbelief, and the uncontrollable ecstasy that soon surged within him!

As one of the Sun Moon Empire's greatest Soul Engineers and the man at the helm of Mingde Hall, he understood all too well what this Soul Skill meant!

On a battlefield where circumstances changed in an instant, it meant absolute control over information!

It was a commander's "God's Eye"!

It could let one's own side anticipate the enemy and stand undefeated.

It was also what Soul Tools needed for precision!

And in the research and manufacture of incomparably precise Soul Tools, it meant ultimate insight into microscopic structures!

It was an unparalleled weapon for analyzing complex Soul Tool circuits, optimizing energy pathways, and improving manufacturing accuracy.

It could also be applied to intelligence gathering, counter-stealth, breaking concealed Soul Skills, and countless other fields.

Its strategic value was immeasurable!

"This... this is... what Soul Skill?"

Jing Hongchen's voice trembled, a natural response to his violently fluctuating emotions.

He stared fixedly at White Tiger Lin Qing—or rather, at the purple Soul Ring glowing beneath his feet. His gaze burned as though it could melt it.

"Spiritual Detection Sharing."

White Tiger Lin Qing explained at the right moment.

"My second Soul Skill can share all detailed information within the range of my Spiritual Detection with designated targets in real time."

"The current effective range is roughly one hundred meters in diameter. This range will expand as my Soul Power Level and Spiritual Power increase."

One hundred meters—and it could grow!

Jing Hongchen's heart gave a heavy thump.

For a Soul Grandmaster who was only eleven and had not even reached level thirty, such range and precision were already terrifying!

If he were allowed to grow, reaching the rank of Soul Emperor, Soul Saint, or even higher...

Just how astonishing would the coverage of this ability become?

Jing Hongchen hardly dared to imagine it.

He closed his eyes and took several deep breaths, forcibly suppressing the storm raging in his heart.

When he opened his eyes again, his gaze had returned to its deep calmness.

That burning desire was buried deep within his eyes.

He did not immediately offer an evaluation, nor did he reveal any further expression.

He merely gave White Tiger Lin Qing a deep look and said in a low voice, "You, come with me."

After saying that,

he turned and took the lead out of the cell.

His footsteps remained steady.

Yet those familiar with him might have noticed that his stride seemed just a little lighter than when he had arrived.

By the campfire in reality, Lin Qing saw this and could not help smiling as he shook his head.

"Once Spiritual Detection Sharing was played, there was no way Jing Hongchen wouldn't be tempted."

"This was practically a divine skill tailor-made for Soul Engineers, especially for a nation like the Sun Moon Empire that placed Soul Tools above all else."

And events unfolded exactly as he had expected.

After this display, Jing Hongchen ultimately decided to keep me.

The scene shifted to a spacious, bright office, furnished with refined elegance yet without sacrificing its solemn authority.

It was worlds apart from the dark cell from before.

Jing Hongchen sat behind a broad mahogany desk, lightly tapping his fingers against its smooth surface.

His gaze rested on White Tiger Lin Qing, who stood before the desk in a clean set of clothes.

"Lin Qing."

Jing Hongchen spoke slowly.

There was a sense of formal declaration in his voice.

"From today onward, you are an official student of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy."

"The academy will provide you with the corresponding cultivation resources, opportunities to study Soul Tool Knowledge, and treatment appropriate to your talent."

He paused, leaning forward slightly as his sharp eyes locked onto White Tiger Lin Qing once more.

His tone became especially solemn.

"However, remember that you are still under observation."

"The academy—or rather, I—will arrange for people to watch your daily words and actions."

"While enjoying your rights, you must also obey the academy's rules and prove your value and loyalty."

"If I discover anything suspicious, or if your performance fails to match the academy's investment..."

Jing Hongchen did not finish his sentence.

But his slightly narrowed eyes and suddenly deepened tone made the unspoken meaning perfectly clear.

It was an utterly undisguised warning.