Bone Dragon Martial Soul: Choosing the First Soul Ring?

At this thought, Tang San looked at Yu Xiaogang and said softly:

"Teacher, I think you have a point. Gu Ling is only six years old and has only just awakened his Martial Soul. He may be judging many things solely based on his own ideas."

"Once he truly begins cultivating, perhaps he will understand your good intentions."

Hearing Tang San's words, Yu Xiaogang's originally livid expression finally eased somewhat.

Especially after Gu Ling had repeatedly talked back to him, Tang San's agreement made him feel much better.

"Little San, it is good that you can think this way."

Yu Xiaogang nodded and said earnestly:

"On the path of cultivation, the greatest taboo is being self-righteous. Talent is certainly important, but without proper theory to guide it, the better one's talent, the easier it is to go astray."

"Gu Ling is simply too conceited."

Tang San nodded.

Then, glancing at the still somewhat angry Yu Xiaogang, he tried to persuade him:

"Teacher, do not be angry either."

"Since Gu Ling is unwilling to listen, let him try it for himself."

"If he truly discovers his mistake in the future, he will naturally understand."

Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang took a deep breath and slowly suppressed the anger in his heart.

"So be it."

"Since he chose this path himself, then whatever the outcome may be in the future, it has nothing to do with me."

After saying that, Yu Xiaogang stopped mentioning Gu Ling. Instead, he picked up the books on the table again and continued explaining knowledge about soul beasts and Soul Rings to Tang San.

Elsewhere.

After leaving Yu Xiaogang's office, Gu Ling did not take what had just happened to heart at all. He did not care in the slightest what Yu Xiaogang thought of him.

No outsider had any right to decide what path of cultivation he should take in the future.

Moreover, through their earlier argument, Gu Ling had become even more certain of his own thoughts. The Bone Dragon Martial Soul was born with exceptionally powerful defensive abilities.

Since that was the case, there was naturally no need for his future Soul Rings to blindly strengthen his defense. What he truly needed to do was fully develop the Bone Dragon's bizarre and ever-changing offensive abilities!

Bone blades.

Bone spikes.

Bone spears.

Bone tails.

He could even manipulate bones detached from his body and launch attacks from any unexpected direction. That was the cultivation path Gu Ling wanted.

Ultimate, bizarre offensive power!

Of course, it was still a little too early to consider such matters.

Because Gu Ling's most important task right now was obtaining his first Soul Ring.

He possessed Innate Full Soul Power.

As long as he obtained his first Soul Ring, he could officially become a Soul Master.

At this thought, Gu Ling did not return to his dormitory. Instead, he headed straight for Notting Academy's Academic Affairs Office. Before long, he arrived outside its door.

Knock, knock, knock!

Gu Ling raised his hand and knocked on the door.

"Come in."

A voice came from within.

Gu Ling pushed open the door and saw several academy teachers seated in the Academic Affairs Office. The one seated deepest inside was Director Su, who was in charge of the academy's academic affairs.

Director Su looked up. Upon seeing that Gu Ling had entered, he quickly recognized him.

After all, Gu Ling had only enrolled a few days ago.

As one of the few freshmen this year with Innate Full Soul Power, and one who possessed a top-tier beast Martial Soul like the Bone Dragon, Director Su naturally remembered him clearly.

"Gu Ling?"

Director Su set down what he was holding and asked in confusion:

"What brings you here?"

Gu Ling walked up to the desk and got straight to the point:

"Director Su, I have something I would like to ask the academy to help me with."

"What is it?"

Gu Ling said:

"I have already been enrolled for several days."

"My Soul Power is at level ten with Innate Full Soul Power. All I lack now is my first Soul Ring."

"So I would like to ask whether the academy can arrange for a teacher to take me to the Soul Hunting Forest and help me obtain my first Soul Ring?"

Hearing this, Director Su was briefly stunned, then quickly came to his senses.

That was right.

The child before him was no ordinary freshman.

Gu Ling possessed Innate Full Soul Power! Ordinary freshmen might need to cultivate for a long time after entering the academy before reaching level ten and obtaining their first Soul Ring.

But from the moment Gu Ling awakened his Martial Soul, he had already met the requirements to obtain his first Soul Ring. Now that he had officially enrolled, the academy naturally had a responsibility to help him acquire one.

Moreover, this was a genius with Innate Full Soul Power and a Bone Dragon Martial Soul.

If his cultivation were delayed because he lacked a Soul Ring, that would be a true waste of talent.

At this thought, Director Su's expression immediately became more serious as he said:

"You are right."

"Given your circumstances, you truly should obtain your first Soul Ring as soon as possible."

"The academy can arrange this."

At that point, Director Su paused briefly before asking again:

"However, before we set out, you should first tell me whether you have any ideas about your first Soul Ring. For example, what type of soul beast you wish to hunt."

Hearing this, the corners of Gu Ling's lips slowly curved upward as he said:

"Of course. My Bone Dragon Martial Soul already possesses formidable defensive abilities, so I do not intend for my first Soul Ring to continue strengthening my defense."

"I want to find a soul beast with sufficiently strong offensive capabilities."

"Preferably one with hard bones and attack methods such as sharp bone spikes or claws. If it also possesses a certain degree of adaptability, that would be even better."

"I hope my first soul skill can strengthen the Bone Dragon Martial Soul's attack, rather than give me another layer of bone armor or a defensive soul skill that can only be used to take hits."

After hearing Gu Ling's words, Director Su nodded thoughtfully. If it had been an ordinary student, he might have considered such an idea somewhat risky.

But Gu Ling's circumstances were clearly different.

The Bone Dragon itself was an extremely powerful beast Martial Soul.

Based on the information Gu Ling had registered upon entering the academy, once this Martial Soul possessed its user, it could greatly strengthen physical qualities and bone strength.

Since the Martial Soul itself already possessed sufficiently outstanding defensive capabilities, using Soul Rings to make up for its shortcomings in attack did indeed seem reasonable. To some extent, it could even make Gu Ling's abilities more well-rounded.

At this thought, Director Su nodded and said:

"Your idea does have some merit. When Soul Masters choose Soul Rings, they cannot simply copy someone else's path. They must still decide based on the characteristics of their own Martial Souls."

"Since you have already thought it through, then we will proceed according to your idea."

Hearing this, Gu Ling's eyes brightened slightly as he said:

"So, Director Su, you are willing to take me hunting soul beasts to obtain a Soul Ring?"

Director Su smiled and said:

"Of course. You are now a student of Notting Academy, and you also possess Innate Full Soul Power. Helping students obtain their first Soul Rings is what the academy should do."

"It just so happens that I have nothing important tomorrow. Tomorrow morning, wait for me at the academy gates. I will personally take you to the Soul Hunting Forest outside Notting City."

"When the time comes, we will search for a soul beast suitable for you while deciding which type of Soul Ring you should absorb."

Hearing this, Gu Ling nodded seriously.

"Thank you, Director Su."

Director Su waved his hand and said:

"It is nothing."

"Go back and make your preparations."

"Although the Soul Hunting Forest is a place where the empire raises soul beasts, genuine soul beasts live there after all, and there is still a certain degree of danger."

"Rest early tonight and make sure you are well prepared."

"Alright."

Gu Ling responded and did not continue disturbing Director Su. He turned and left the Academic Affairs Office.