Soul Skill Release Paths and the First Soul Skill

The next day, Wang Feng skipped class and went straight to the Academic Affairs Office to apply for help hunting a Spirit Ring.

At the Academic Affairs Office, the other teachers had gone to teach, leaving only Director Su behind.

Director Su remembered Wang Feng. He had arrived with Tang San, the master's disciple. He asked, "Wang Feng, why aren't you in class? What are you doing here?"

"Teacher Su, I want to apply for the academy's help in hunting a Spirit Beast, obtaining my first Spirit Ring, and breaking through to become a Soul Master."

"I see. Have you decided what kind of Spirit Beast you want to hunt?"

Director Su knew that Wang Feng possessed Innate Full Soul Power, so he was not surprised by his application to hunt a Spirit Beast.

"I have. I want to hunt a Blade Thorn Vine."

"The Blade Thorn Vine is a plant-type Spirit Beast, and it is rather powerful. Your Martial Soul is Green Light, and this is the first time I've ever seen such a Martial Soul. Are you sure you want to hunt a Blade Thorn Vine? Why not wait for the master to return and ask him? When it comes to Martial Souls, even the principal of our academy cannot compare to him."

"There is no need, Teacher Su. No one understands my own Martial Soul better than I do."

Wang Feng firmly refused. As for asking Yu Xiaogang, leaving aside whether he would even help, Wang Feng did not want his help even if he did.

Only people like Tang San were suited to being lab rats.

Director Su had wanted to persuade Wang Feng, but Wang Feng had already made up his mind, so he could only give up.

"Fine, then wait a moment. Once I finish handling some matters, I'll take you there."

"Alright. Thank you, Director Su."

Wang Feng had originally thought Director Su would assign another teacher to accompany him, but he had not expected Director Su to take him personally. That was good too. A teacher capable of becoming the academy's director certainly would not be weak.

The reason Director Su had volunteered to take Wang Feng was not only because the academy had a duty to help students obtain Spirit Rings. He was also quite interested in Wang Feng. Besides the principal, he was the only one at Notting Academy with the strength to do so.

After finishing his work, Director Su took Wang Feng out to search for a Blade Thorn Vine.

They did not go to the Hunting Soul Forest Tang San had visited, but to another Soul Beast Forest outside Notting City that was raised by Spirit Hall.

Before long, the two arrived outside the Soul Beast Forest.

"Wang Feng, the Soul Beast Forest is ahead. It is filled with danger. Once we enter, you must stay close to me. Understood?"

"Mm, I understand, Teacher Su."

Wang Feng treasured his Life greatly. Before gaining strength, recklessness could get him killed.

The two searched the Soul Beast Forest for half a day and encountered many Spirit Beasts, the strongest of which were nearly a thousand years old. Director Su did not want trouble, so he took the initiative to avoid them. After searching for several more hours, they finally found a gathering place for Blade Thorn Vine Spirit Beasts.

"Wang Feng, your luck is not bad. There is a Blade Thorn Vine up ahead. Judging by its size, it is at least a hundred years old."

"Teacher Su, this is the one. I can feel that it suits me perfectly."

Wang Feng had looked up information on Blade Thorn Vine Spirit Beasts. The age of vine-type Spirit Beasts was related to their length and thorns. Hundred-year Spirit Beasts were usually within five meters long, and the more blade-like thorns they had, the greater their age.

"Blade Thorn Vines have very strong offensive power and a wide attack range. Your strength is still low, so when I attack it later, stay farther away. Understood?"

"I understand, Teacher Su." As Wang Feng spoke, he proactively retreated some distance.

Director Su was currently a level thirty-seven, three-ring battle Soul Elder. His Martial Soul was a staff, and he had given it a very imposing name: Sky Pillar.

At Notting Academy, other than the principal, he was the strongest.

After expending some effort, Director Su finally defeated the Blade Thorn Vine Spirit Beast, leaving it unable to use any Soul Skills.

"Wang Feng, this Spirit Beast is older than I expected. It has reached four hundred years. This is only your first Spirit Ring, so to be safe, we should find a weaker one."

Director Su was somewhat worried. His own second Spirit Ring had only been four hundred years old. Could Wang Feng really absorb a four-hundred-year Spirit Ring as his first?

"There is no need, Director Su. I think four hundred years is just right."

As Wang Feng spoke, he walked excitedly toward the Blade Thorn Vine, took out a dagger, and killed it. Immediately afterward, a yellow Spirit Ring rose from its corpse.

Wang Feng had a premonition. As long as he absorbed this Spirit Ring and proved that his guess was correct, the road ahead would be smooth sailing.

Once the Spirit Ring appeared, Wang Feng quickly sat cross-legged, calmed his mind, guided the Spirit Ring, and began absorbing it.

Director Su was still worried and wanted to continue persuading him, but seeing that Wang Feng had already begun absorbing the Spirit Ring, he could only hope that nothing would happen to him.

The instant the Spirit Ring entered his body, a torrent of energy surged into Wang Feng.

Wang Feng kept a close watch on his Martial Soul, Green Light.

When others absorbed Spirit Rings, they faced a greater or lesser risk of their bodies exploding. Yet Wang Feng did not feel that danger in the slightest.

As he absorbed the Spirit Ring, he could even clearly see the Soul Power within it flowing into him. He could sense the entire process clearly, from it becoming his Spirit Ring to it giving rise to a Soul Skill.

Perhaps this ability came from the special nature of his Martial Soul, or perhaps it was because he had transmigrated here.

"Huh, what is this?"

At that moment, Wang Feng suddenly sensed something strange appearing within the Green Light of his Martial Soul. While he absorbed the Spirit Ring, much of its Soul Power flowed into that thing.

However, after inspecting it for a long time, he still could not figure out what it was, so he could only give up and turn his attention to his Soul Skill.

"As expected, my guess about Soul Skill Paths was correct."

Through observing the absorption of the Spirit Ring, Wang Feng confirmed his guess. After a Spirit Beast died and formed a Spirit Ring, something like an inscription remained inside the ring. This was the Soul Skill release path. Once a Soul Master absorbed this power, they would obtain that Soul Skill.

People in this world might habitually regard this as a normal phenomenon, but Wang Feng had seen something different.

Because of the special nature of his Green Light Martial Soul, he could use this kind of Soul Skill Path to do things he wanted to do.

For example, he could alter a Soul Skill Path and release other Soul Skills.

Others might not be able to do it, but Wang Feng could.

As he spoke, Wang Feng began to try it.

"Wang Feng, how do you feel? Is your body alright?"

Seeing Wang Feng open his eyes, Director Su asked with both concern and anticipation.

Wang Feng said gratefully, "Teacher Su, I'm fine. And I successfully absorbed the Spirit Ring."

"As long as you're alright. Quickly, tell me, what is your first Soul Skill?" Director Su looked at Wang Feng expectantly.

"My first Soul Skill? It is this." As Wang Feng spoke, he released his Martial Soul. Green Light radiated outward, then condensed into a green sword. The sword was unusual, somewhat resembling a saber, but overall it was still a sword.

"A sword? Just a sword?" Director Su looked at Wang Feng in confusion.

Logically, the Soul Skill of a Blade Thorn Vine should have been Blade Thorn Rain. The Soul Skill Wang Feng obtained should not have been too different from that. Why had it become a sword instead? Could it be because of his Martial Soul?

Wang Feng nodded. His first Soul Skill was indeed similar to what Director Su had imagined: a sword rain. However, it was not Thorn Sword Rain, but Green Light Sword Rain.

It consumed ten percent of his Soul Power to release the Soul Skill, forming ten or even more sword rays to attack the enemy. As his Soul Power increased, the sword rain's attack power would grow stronger. Once his level rose, the Soul Power consumption would decrease.

However, the sword Wang Feng had just displayed was not his first Soul Skill. He had merely used his Green Light Martial Soul to slightly alter the release path of his first Soul Skill, sword rain, and condensed it into a sword.

The reason he did not tell Director Su was because he did not want to implicate him. Altering a Soul Skill Path to release other Soul Skills was simply too shocking.

Although Director Su found it somewhat regrettable that Wang Feng's first Soul Skill was not a wide-range offensive Soul Skill like Thorn Sword Rain, becoming a Soul Master was already very good. He was happy for him as well.

"Wang Feng, congratulations. From now on, you are a Soul Master with a Soul Skill."

"After we return, you can go to the Spirit Hall branch in Notting City to certify your Soul Power Level. Now that you have become a Soul Master, you can receive one Gold Soul Coin in subsidy every month."

"Mm, I understand. Thank you, Teacher Su," Wang Feng said gratefully.

Wang Feng had long known that Spirit Hall gave Soul Masters a gold coin subsidy.

In that respect alone, Spirit Hall was far better than those two empires.

The reason Wang Feng had been so eager to obtain his first Soul Skill was related to this as well.

Now that he had become a Soul Master and received one Gold Soul Coin every month, he could quit his work-study job and focus on researching his Soul Skills.

Wang Feng knew that in this world, strength was indispensable for doing anything.

Ever since transmigrating into this world, his heart had changed. Desires had gradually begun to sprout within him. He had many things he wanted to do, and to accomplish them, he needed overwhelming strength.

For the next few years, Wang Feng had already set goals for himself: temper his body, create a Soul Power Body Tempering method, increase his Soul Power, research Soul Skill Paths, and create Soul Skills.

Not long afterward, the two left the Soul Beast Forest and returned to Notting City.

After returning to Notting City, with no danger around, Director Su returned to the academy alone and had Wang Feng go by himself to the Spirit Hall branch to certify his Soul Master status and receive one Gold Soul Coin.

Before Director Su left, Wang Feng asked him not to announce that he had become a Soul Master for the time being.

Director Su readily agreed.

Spirit Hall's certification process was quick. After proving his Soul Power Level, Wang Feng received a Gold Soul Coin and returned to Notting Academy.

During the process, a Spirit Hall deacon also asked Wang Feng whether he intended to join Spirit Hall.

However, Wang Feng refused. At present, he only wanted to properly pursue his research and cultivation.

As for joining Spirit Hall, did they really think it was that easy to enter?

Without strength or status, even if he entered, he would only be an ordinary disciple.

Even if he were to join, that would be a matter for the future.

"Hey, Wang Feng, where did you go? Why haven't I seen you all day?"

In Dorm Seven, Xiao Wu, who was alone, looked somewhat unhappy when she saw Wang Feng return.

Over the past few days, she had noticed that Wang Feng was becoming more and more distant from her, as though he were avoiding her. Tang San had gone out again too, and no one was there to play with her. She was nearly bored to death.

"Cultivating. I still have many things to do."

Wang Feng knew that Xiao Wu was a Transformed Soul Beast and did not need to cultivate, but he was not.

If he did not cultivate, was he supposed to play massage exercises with this rabbit?

"Cultivating? Perfect. Last time, you said you would spar with me. We have time now, so let's fight."

As Xiao Wu spoke, she bounced lightly on her flexible little rabbit legs and looked at Wang Feng excitedly.

She had always wanted to have a great battle with Wang Feng. Now that only the two of them were in Dorm Seven and there was enough space, it was perfect for them to show their skills.

"No."

Wang Feng glanced at Xiao Wu's legs and the empty Dorm Seven, then firmly refused.

She was too young. Three years minimum, a guaranteed profit without any loss. That saying was still quite intimidating.

"What? Didn't you say you would spar with me?"

Seeing that Wang Feng had no intention of fighting at all, Xiao Wu looked thoroughly displeased.

Her body had already become excited, but Wang Feng's refusal had made her excitement completely pointless.