Demonstrating the Second Soul Skill, Obtaining Information on Tang San Again!

Gu Changsheng slowly opened his eyes. His chest still rose and fell faintly. Perhaps the tearing pain he had felt while absorbing the Soul Ring had left a lingering trace deep within his Soul Sea.

He took a step forward, and two Soul Rings slowly pulsed above the Myriad Heaven Pivot.

The first Soul Ring was yellow.

The second Soul Ring was purple.

Chrysanthemum Douluo could not help but reveal a look of amazement at the sight.

"You little fellow really know how to surprise people. Your second Soul Ring is already a thousand-year one."

The two Spirit Saint Guards beside him were also visibly shaken.

Of course, they knew what it meant for a second Soul Ring to be a thousand-year one!

For ordinary Spirit Masters, the second Soul Ring was usually only a hundred years old. Even if there were exceptions, eight hundred and forty years was likely the record.

Yet Gu Changsheng had forcibly crossed that boundary. This could no longer be explained by mere talent.

Hu Liena was even more excited, rushing to Gu Changsheng's side first.

But her first words were not praise. Her eyes were filled with concern as she looked directly at the old injury on his shoulder.

"Junior Brother, do you feel unwell anywhere? What about your shoulder?"

Seeing Hu Liena's anxious expression, Gu Changsheng felt warmth in his heart. He shook his head and answered seriously.

"Senior Sister, I'm completely fine. I'm just a little tired..."

"You little brat, why do you take such risks every time? Don't you know how dangerous that was? You just directly absorbed a thousand-year Soul Ring?"

There was a trace of reproach in Hu Liena's voice.

"Alright, Senior Sister. Aren't I fine? Besides, a Soul Ring like this was worth it!"

Hu Liena was momentarily speechless upon hearing the word "worth." Of course she knew it was worth it, but that was a different matter.

Xie Yue stepped forward at that moment as well. Looking at the purple Soul Ring beneath Gu Changsheng's feet, the expression in his eyes was difficult to describe.

There was joy, but there was also envy.

"That's enough. From today onward, you'll probably become the most watched person among Spirit Hall's younger generation."

Yan, standing to one side, twitched at the corner of his mouth. He wanted to say something but swallowed it back. He knew that Gu Changsheng had already proven his strength.

After hearing so much praise, Gu Changsheng merely smiled faintly.

"No, it's only a thousand-year Soul Ring. That doesn't make me invincible. I'll still need my Senior Brother and Senior Sister to train with me more."

Chrysanthemum Douluo smiled as he looked at everyone. Perhaps he was happy because the mission had been completed.

Or perhaps he was pleased to see the younger generation getting along so well, with such a genius among them.

He waved his hand, his expression turning more serious.

"Alright, the Soul Ring has been acquired. We cannot remain here for long."

"Listen to my command. We return by the same route now."

Everyone nodded. With Hu Liena supporting him, Gu Changsheng rose to his feet. Before leaving, he took one last look at the white Ancient Tree in the ruins, now completely withered.

The silver-gray patterns on its trunk had long since disappeared.

Yet when Gu Changsheng glanced at it once more, he still noticed that faint remnant trace of the Blue Silver Emperor, quietly hidden away.

He narrowed his eyes slightly but did not approach it again or raise any objections.

Because some secrets were not yet the time to uncover.

The group soon left the ruins and withdrew toward the outer edge of the Star Dou Great Forest. Gu Changsheng remained very quiet along the way.

Hu Liena thought that he was mentally exhausted after absorbing the Soul Ring, so she did not ask further and continued walking beside him.

Xie Yue and Yan followed closely behind them. Though they spoke little, it was clear that they had already become very familiar with one another.

After making preparations, the entire Spirit Hunting Team returned safely to Spirit City. The news traveled quickly and was delivered directly to the Pope Palace.

When Bibi Dong saw Gu Changsheng again, he had already recovered considerably. Sitting upon her high seat, Bibi Dong watched him with an intensely focused gaze.

"You're back. Come, release your Martial Soul."

Bibi Dong spoke slowly. As she looked at the Soul Power displayed by the Myriad Heaven Book before her, she was somewhat shocked.

"You are even crazier than This Emperor imagined. You directly hunted a thousand-year Soul Ring. Can you truly digest such enormous Soul Power?"

Gu Changsheng replied without hesitation.

"This disciple can withstand it. I have already digested it!"

"Good. Show me your second Soul Skill."

Bibi Dong seemed to be greatly anticipating it.

Standing below the platform, Gu Changsheng immediately opened the Myriad Heaven Book.

"Second Soul Skill, Myriad Heaven Spirit Seal!"

As Soul Power circulated, everyone around them felt a powerful mental force, as though there were also a mental mark.

But after three seconds, it slowly began to weaken.

"It can actually interfere with the trajectory of Soul Skills..."

As she spoke, Bibi Dong's eyes revealed an almost fanatical gleam.

"Yan, come over. Test it in actual combat. This Emperor wants to see its true effect in battle."

As Bibi Dong pointed at Yan, his expression instantly darkened. He had been standing there in a daze.

"What? Are you unwilling?"

Faced with that calm question, Yan immediately lowered his head.

"I wouldn't dare. This disciple wouldn't dare!"

Gu Changsheng looked at Yan with a trace of apology on his face and said somewhat awkwardly.

"Senior Brother Yan, I'll have to trouble you."

The two stood in the great hall, their tension rising. Flames slowly rose from Yan's body.

Gu Changsheng stood opposite him, the Myriad Heaven Book in his palm flipping wildly.

"Begin!"

As Bibi Dong's words fell, Yan attacked first. Flames gathered around his fist, and scorching waves of heat surged forth.

Seeing this, Gu Changsheng did not retreat. His second Soul Ring instantly lit up, pale purple light spreading out from the Myriad Heaven Book.

[Myriad Heaven Spirit Seal, mark successful!]

In an instant, the trajectory of Soul Power flowing through Yan's body appeared directly before Gu Changsheng's eyes.

Flame Soul Power was gathering along Yan's right arm. At the instant his Soul Skill erupted, Gu Changsheng's gaze sharpened.

"Deflect!"

The next second, Yan felt the Soul Power within his body suddenly stagnate. The sensation was extremely brief, not even lasting a breath.

But his flaming fist had already deviated from its original trajectory, brushing past Gu Changsheng's right side and smashing into a pillar behind him.

"Good! Gu Changsheng, your second Soul Skill is far more powerful than your First Soul Skill. Its interference is stronger! That one inch just now was enough to kill someone!"

After Bibi Dong spoke, satisfaction flashed through her eyes. Gu Changsheng would be an ideal partner for powerful Agility Attack Spirit Masters like Xie Yue. As long as they seized a single opportunity, that one inch would be enough to secure victory.

Just as he put away the Myriad Heaven Book and let out a light breath, Bibi Dong raised her hand again and had everyone else leave.

"You may all go. Changsheng, stay behind. There is something else I wish to discuss with you."

After everyone had left, Gu Changsheng was the only one standing alone in the center of the great hall.

A maid at the side held a Secret Letter and handed it directly to him.

"Young Master Changsheng, please read it."

When Gu Changsheng saw the Secret Letter, his emotions became chaotic, but his gaze immediately froze.

The writing on it left him somewhat at a loss.

[Spirit Hunting Forest near Nuoding City.

Tang San has obtained his First Spirit Ring.

Spirit Beast: Mandala Snake.

Age: approximately four hundred years.

First Soul Skill: Bind.

The Blue Silver Grass has undergone an abnormal change, gaining increased toughness and paralytic toxicity.

Companion: Yu Xiaogang.]