Teacher, I Think I've Received a Calling

Lu Chen looked at him.

Yue Guan said, "Your fighting style is a little immature."

Lu Chen wasn't surprised.

Although he possessed a powerful Martial Soul and Soul Skills, he hadn't experienced many real battles.

When facing Yue Guan just now, he had relied mostly on his own strength and the effects of his Soul Skills to attack. His combat techniques could hardly be called mature.

Yue Guan continued, "Your advantages are too obvious right now, so it's easy to get used to overpowering people with your strength and Soul Skills."

"That's fine when you're up against someone weaker than you. But if you encounter an enemy with greater Soul Power and more experience, they might not give you the chance to use your Soul Skills freely."

Gui Mei also spoke up. "Powerful Soul Skills don't guarantee victory. When to strike, how to force your opponent to reveal an opening, how to use your own advantages—these are all things you need to practice."

Lu Chen nodded seriously. "I understand."

He wasn't pleased with himself just because Yue Guan had said he was unmatched below the Soul King level.

In fact, he had felt the gap himself when he fought Yue Guan just now.

Yue Guan had barely made any serious moves. With nothing more than simple defense and probing, he had easily neutralized Lu Chen's attacks.

Lu Chen knew that while the difference in rank was certainly a factor, there was also a vast gap in experience and technique.

Bibi Dong looked at Lu Chen and said evenly, "Your Martial Soul and Soul Rings are both powerful. That's an advantage, but it's no reason to let your guard down."

Lu Chen looked up at her.

Bibi Dong continued, "Once we return to Spirit City, work on your attack methods. Your Soul Skills are unusual, so you can't let your fighting style remain at the level of simply using them."

"You need to practice combining your Soul Skills with your own strength and creating opportunities in battle."

Lu Chen's expression turned serious.

He knew Bibi Dong was right.

The abilities granted by the Leugocyte Martial Soul were powerful, and neither the Void Dragon Form nor the Rain of Creation was an ordinary Soul Skill.

But precisely because his Soul Skills were so powerful, he couldn't rely on them alone. Without knowing how to use them properly, even the strongest Soul Skill could leave an opening for an enemy to exploit.

Besides, he was only at level twenty-six.

The enemies he encountered would only grow stronger. If he didn't build a solid foundation in combat now, making up for it later would be much more difficult.

Thinking this, Lu Chen nodded. "Understood, Teacher."

Bibi Dong looked at him. Seeing that he wasn't brushing her off, her expression softened slightly.

Yue Guan smiled too. "Xiao Chen, you're already doing very well. Combat experience is something you have to build up gradually."

"Once we're back in Spirit City, practice a few more times and you'll soon get used to your Soul Skills."

Lu Chen nodded again.

This test had given him a rough idea of his current strength.

With level twenty-six Soul Power, his physical strength after Martial Soul Possession had already reached the level of a Power Attack System Soul King.

The Rain of Creation, his second Soul Skill, had enough attack power to rival a Soul Emperor's Sixth Soul Ring.

His first Soul Skill, the Void Dragon Form, could also be used for concealment and surprise attacks.

These were all his advantages.

But the problems Yue Guan and Bibi Dong had pointed out were just as clear.

Lu Chen put those thoughts aside and looked at Bibi Dong. "Teacher, once we're back, I'll work hard on practicing my attack methods."

Bibi Dong nodded slightly and said nothing more.

After the test, Lu Chen adjusted his breathing.

Although his exchange with Yue Guan hadn't been a real battle in the strictest sense, it had still taken a fair bit out of him.

In particular, after using his first and second Soul Skills in succession, he had gained a better understanding of how to control his own Soul Power.

The Rain of Creation was indeed powerful, but it also took a considerable toll. The Void Dragon Form was flexible, but he still needed much more practice to make full use of it in battle.

Bibi Dong had everyone take a brief rest nearby.

Lu Chen sat off to the side. He looked as though he was recovering his Soul Power, but inwardly, he felt conflicted.

Of course, his purpose in coming out this time hadn't been limited to obtaining a Soul Ring.

He had gotten one, and the result had been even smoother than he'd expected.

By all accounts, this trip to Star Dou Forest had been a complete success.

But Lu Chen knew he had originally had another plan.

The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

It was one of the greatest treasures on Douluo Continent.

If he could get there before anyone else, it would be of immense benefit to his future cultivation and to Spirit Hall.

The problem was that he didn't know how to bring it up.

What's more, he wasn't sure whether Dugu Bo had found the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well yet.

Going by the timeline, Dugu Bo might already have discovered it—or he might not have claimed it as his territory just yet.

If they went there only to find Dugu Bo already on the premises, Lu Chen would have to think of another plan.

If Dugu Bo hadn't found it yet, that would be ideal.

Lu Chen glanced up at Bibi Dong.

Bibi Dong was discussing their return with Yue Guan and Gui Mei, her expression calm. Lu Chen opened his mouth, but in the end, he didn't speak right away.

He couldn't bring it up out of nowhere.

He needed a reason—something more convincing than "I know there's a treasure there."

After resting for a while, the four of them set off for Spirit City.

Star Dou Forest wasn't a place to linger. Lu Chen had already obtained his Soul Ring, and there was little point in staying.

On the way out of the forest, Yue Guan kept talking about the test.

Bibi Dong listened to them without saying much, walking quietly beside them.

They soon returned to the small town outside Star Dou Forest.

The town was just as it had been when they arrived, with Soul Masters and merchant caravans making up most of the traffic.

There was never a shortage of noise in places near Soul Hunting Forest.

But with Bibi Dong and Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo there, no one dared approach and disturb them.

The four of them reached the place where they had left their carriage.

Yue Guan checked the carriage and, once he was sure everything was in order, climbed outside with Gui Mei to drive.

Bibi Dong took Lu Chen into the carriage. They soon left the town and set off along the road back to Spirit City.

Inside the carriage, Bibi Dong sat on one side, and Lu Chen sat across from her.

At first, neither of them spoke.

Lu Chen was still thinking about how to steer the conversation toward Sunset Forest.

He didn't want to miss the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, but he also couldn't make his reason sound too forced.

After turning it over in his mind, he could only pin it on the Leugocyte Martial Soul.

After all, his Martial Soul was already unusual enough.

Whether it was Soul Skills arising on their own from his Martial Soul or its ability to suppress Rakshasa Evil Thought, it had already proved that the Leugocyte was no ordinary Martial Soul.

If he said he had sensed his Martial Soul guiding him, Bibi Dong might believe him.

Even so, Lu Chen still hesitated.

Bibi Dong watched him for a while, then suddenly asked, "Is something on your mind?"

Lu Chen came back to himself.

He looked up at Bibi Dong and saw that her gaze was fixed on him.

Her eyes were calm and perceptive. She had clearly already noticed his hesitation.

Lu Chen fell silent for a moment.

Bibi Dong didn't press him. She simply waited for his answer.

After a while, Lu Chen took a deep breath, as if he had finally made up his mind.

"Teacher, I think I've received some kind of calling."