Kong Deming's Madness

"Don't worry. Your grandmaster will only conduct research in this Undead Demiplane. I won't take the Soul Beast Embryo out of this space."

Worried that Ye Fan might overthink it, Kong Deming hurriedly added another sentence.

This greatly surprised Ye Fan. Didn't I just gain another powerful bodyguard for free?

And I can use Grandmaster's help to obtain my fourth Soul Ring.

Thus, Ye Fan answered without hesitation, "Of course. You can stay in this Undead Demiplane for as long as you want."

In the end, Kong Deming and the Ice Bear King remained behind in the Undead Demiplane, with Kong Deming studying the soul tool known as the God-Sealing Platform.

The Ice Bear King was responsible for guarding the Snow Empress's Soul Beast Embryo.

Ye Fan, meanwhile, brought Jing Hongchen, Xiao Hongchen, and the others back to the real world.

Over the following days, considering that the Holy Ghost Cult might continue targeting Ye Fan in secret, Jing Hongchen ordered him, "Xiao Fan, the Holy Ghost Cult has openly promised not to target you again."

"But there's no telling whether they'll make a move in secret."

"So, for the next half year, until the Continental Soul Master Tournament begins—"

"You, Meng Meng, and Xiao Xiao will stay in Mingde Hall and cultivate diligently, preparing for the Continental Soul Master Tournament. You are not permitted to leave without my approval."

As Jing Hongchen gave Ye Fan his orders, he also issued orders to Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen.

"As for your fourth Soul Ring, Meng Meng is already level 49. Once she reaches level 50, I'll take you all to hunt for Soul Rings."

Hearing this, Ye Fan solemnly replied to Jing Hongchen, "Yes, Teacher."

At the same time, he secretly thought, No, I need to use these next few days to pass the Soul Beast-to-Soul Spirit Method that my ring teacher gave me to Grandmaster through a special method.

After Ye Fan parted ways with Jing Hongchen and the others,

Ye Fan immediately got to work.

First, he took out a metal block, then pulled out a metal carving knife and engraved the Soul Spirit Method onto it.

In the end, under the guise of bringing food to Little White, he secretly handed the metal block engraved with the Soul Spirit Method to the Ice Bear King. At the same time, he ordered, "Ice Bear King, once I leave, you do this, then this~!"

"Okay!~"

Still uneasy, Ye Fan also left the Ice Empress behind to secretly direct the Ice Bear King.

And so, one day after Ye Fan finished delivering food to Little White and briefly bid Kong Deming farewell,

A streak of golden light suddenly flashed across the starry sky of the Undead Demiplane.

It hurtled straight toward Kong Deming.

Kong Deming, who had been studying the God-Sealing Platform, sensed something and looked up at the sky.

He immediately cursed, "Fuck~!"

"A meteor~"

The flaming metal object rapidly grew larger in Kong Deming's eyes.

In his panic, Kong Deming instantly activated his defensive soul tool.

At the same time, he used spatial power to teleport a short distance away.

In the end, the meteor crashed into the spot where Kong Deming had just been standing, practically right beside the God-Sealing Platform.

"This~"

Kong Deming was about to curse again, but he was quickly drawn in by the words on the meteor.

"Undead Magic: Soul Beast-to-Soul Spirit Method."

The secret method engraved upon the metal block was clearly displayed. Using undead soul power as a guide, it required no hunting or slaughter of soul beasts.

Through a gentle soul-guiding ritual, it stripped away the pure source of a soul beast's soul. After purifying its violent aura, it formed a symbiotic contract with the soul master.

Not only could it allow the soul beast to retain its consciousness and survive, it could also transform into a compatible Soul Ring to help one break through in cultivation, completely shattering the established rule of soul masters hunting soul beasts for rings.

"This is~"

Seeing this, Kong Deming's anger instantly turned to delight.

Ignoring the scorching heat of the metal, he hurriedly picked up the metal block from the ground as though it were a priceless treasure, carefully wiped it clean, and began reading it in earnest.

"It says Undead Magic. Could it be that this Undead Demiplane possesses a spirit, sensed the special nature of the God-Sealing Platform, and naturally generated this Soul Spirit Method?"

The more Kong Deming thought about it, the more plausible it seemed.

He then carefully read through the Soul Spirit Method, becoming increasingly shocked. "Brilliant. This is truly brilliant."

"Xiao Fan seems to need his fourth Soul Ring."

"This Soul Spirit Method can help him obtain a Soul Ring over a hundred thousand years old."

"No, with that brat Jing Hongchen's temperament, he may already be arranging for Ye Fan to obtain a Soul Ring."

"I need to stop his foolish actions immediately."

Thus, ignoring the strange looks from the Ice Bear King and the Ice Empress, Kong Deming called out to Ye Fan through the Undead Demiplane, "Xiao Fan, your grandmaster needs to see you. Return at once. Remember to bring your teacher, Jing Hongchen."

Sensing the disturbance in the Undead Demiplane, Ye Fan's lips curled slightly. "It's here."

Ye Fan then found Jing Hongchen and entered the Undead Demiplane with him.

Kong Deming explained his intentions to Ye Fan and Jing Hongchen: "..."

"Do you understand, Jing Hongchen? For the time being, there's no need to consider letting Xiao Fan obtain his fourth Soul Ring."

Jing Hongchen understood, but he was worried they would not have enough time. "Then, Teacher, how long will this take?"

"As you know, there are only a little over six months left before the Continental Soul Master Tournament begins."

"My intention is for Xiao Fan, Meng Meng, and Xiao Xiao to represent the academy in the Continental Soul Master Tournament."

"If it takes too long, I suggest~1"

Jing Hongchen did not finish his sentence, but his meaning was obvious.

If researching Soul Spirits took too long, it would be better to wait until Ye Fan obtained his fifth Soul Ring, or even his sixth, before considering it again.

Yet Kong Deming snapped at Jing Hongchen irritably, "Jing Hongchen, when did you become so fussy?"

"The Continental Soul Master Tournament is certainly important, but in my heart, it is not more important than Ye Fan's future."

"But, Teacher~!"

"Hasn't it always been our shared wish for the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy to defeat Shrek Academy?"

Jing Hongchen argued unwillingly.

Hearing this, Kong Deming was slightly moved as well. In the end, his tone softened. "I've estimated that this Soul Spirit research will take at most half a year and at least half a month."

"There is more than enough time."

"And as for the Continental Soul Master Tournament, if not this one, then there will be the next."

"But Xiao Fan's talent cannot endure our wasting it."

"Yes!"

Hearing this, Ye Fan, Jing Hongchen, Xiao Hongchen, and Meng Hongchen were all somewhat moved.

Of them all, Ye Fan was the most touched. He really is a stubborn, lovable old man.

And so, after Kong Deming argued his case with reason,

Ye Fan spent another peaceful three months in Mingde Hall.

During those three months, Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen successively broke through level 50 and successfully obtained their fifth Soul Rings. Their soul power also improved considerably.

One day, three months later, within the Undead Demiplane,

The Ice Bear King and the Ice Empress stood guard beside the God-Sealing Platform when they heard Kong Deming cry out like a madman, "It worked! This old man has succeeded!"

Immediately afterward, Ye Fan heard a familiar summons. "Ye Fan, come at once!"

Ye Fan was meditating in cultivation at the time. Sensing the planar fluctuations, his heart stirred. He immediately turned, opened the planar gate, and entered.

"Xiao Fan is here~"

"Grandmaster!~ You wanted to see me~!"