First Soul Skill, Netherworld Dragon Flame

A knock sounded at the office door.

"Come in."

Lu Feng's voice rang out.

The next moment, the door was pushed open.

A Spirit Pagoda staff member hurried in and bowed respectfully. "Pagoda Master."

"Mm."

Lu Feng gave a slight nod, his expression indifferent.

"This is the Unyielding Soul Spirit, the Purple Radiance Venom Dragon." The Spirit Pagoda staff member presented the Soul Spirit Ball.

It was a completely transparent crystal sphere, with a faint blue glow flowing across its surface.

Through the sphere, a Purple Radiance Venom Dragon could vaguely be seen curled up inside.

Its dark-purple scales gleamed with a cold luster. Even in its sealed state, it still radiated a savage aura that made one's heart tremble.

Lu Feng instructed, "All right, you may leave."

"Yes, Pagoda Master."

The Spirit Pagoda staff member bowed, turned, and left, closing the door behind him.

Lu Feng handed the Soul Spirit Ball to Fang Ming and explained, "This is a Soul Spirit Ball."

"Ordinary Soul Spirits can be stored in a Soul Spirit Ball for long periods, but Unyielding Soul Spirits are naturally unruly and extremely difficult to tame, so they can only be sealed inside for a short time."

"Once too much time passes, they will strike the sphere from within and forcibly break out of the seal."

"I see..."

Fang Ming took it, looking thoughtful.

"Fang Ming, begin fusing with the Soul Spirit," Lu Feng said.

"Okay."

Fang Ming nodded.

He gripped the Soul Spirit Ball and exerted a little force.

"Crack..."

The Soul Spirit Ball shattered in response, turning into specks of blue light that dispersed into the air.

"Roar—"

A savage dragon's roar suddenly erupted, carrying overwhelming pressure, as though a long-slumbering beast had abruptly awakened.

The Purple Radiance Venom Dragon's dark-purple eyes flashed with ferocity. Its dragon wings spread wide, stirring up a foul wind.

It opened its gaping maw and roared in fury. Terrifying dragon might crashed down upon Fang Ming like a tangible tide.

"Not bad."

Fang Ming looked at the Purple Radiance Venom Dragon before him, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.

The Purple Radiance Venom Dragon was clearly stunned for a moment.

It had not expected this human to remain so calm before its dragon might.

The next moment, the Purple Radiance Venom Dragon opened its gaping maw and spewed a stream of purple-black poison flame straight at Fang Ming.

Fang Ming remained calm and waved his hand.

"Poof."

A mass of green flame rose up.

The Netherworld Poison Flame flickered. A hint of dark green swirled deep within its core, radiating a suffocating pressure.

Faced with the oncoming purple-black poison flame, the Netherworld Poison Flame surged forward.

The instant the two flames collided in midair, a sudden change occurred.

As though it had encountered an exceptional tonic, the Netherworld Poison Flame suddenly swelled.

Green tongues of flame spread like living creatures, greedily devouring the Purple Radiance Venom Dragon's poison fire.

The purple-black flames had no power to resist before the Netherworld Poison Flame. They were directly suppressed and devoured, vanishing completely in moments.

"Roar?!"

The Purple Radiance Venom Dragon let out a shocked roar, its dark-purple pupils suddenly contracting.

It felt a tremor rising from the depths of its soul.

That green flame instinctively filled it with a trace of... fear.

The Purple Radiance Venom Dragon unconsciously took half a step back. Its wings drew in slightly, and its originally savage aura was forcibly suppressed by several degrees.

"Now, I'll give you two choices."

Fang Ming spoke, his voice calm but carrying unquestionable authority. "First, submit to me and become my Soul Spirit."

"Second..."

He paused. The Netherworld Poison Flame suddenly surged upward, the temperature plummeting as an icy and lethal aura spread through the room.

"Become nourishment for my Netherworld Poison Flame."

The Purple Radiance Venom Dragon's eyes trembled violently.

It could feel the terrifying toxicity contained within that green flame, a primal poison capable of corroding souls.

The Purple Radiance Venom Dragon fell silent for a moment, then slowly lowered its proud head.

It let out a low dragon's growl. The savagery in its dark-purple eyes gradually faded, replaced by complicated emotions.

There was fear, struggle, and a trace of unwillingness, but more than anything, there was acknowledgment.

Only the strong were worthy of becoming its master.

"Mm."

Seeing this, Fang Ming nodded in satisfaction.

His spiritual power surged like a tide, enveloping the Purple Radiance Venom Dragon.

The next moment, the Purple Radiance Venom Dragon's form began to turn insubstantial and dissipate. It transformed into pure energy, gathering into a dense violet glow that slowly merged into his body.

"Boom!"

Fang Ming felt a vast torrent of energy suddenly erupt, like a river bursting through its banks and raging madly through his meridians.

Every inch of flesh and every strand of sinew and bone greedily absorbed this power, faintly letting out silent cries of joy.

He sat down cross-legged and closed his eyes in concentration.

Fang Ming's Soul Power bottleneck shattered instantly, and his fluctuations rose steadily!

Level eleven, level twelve, level thirteen... before finally stabilizing at level fifteen.

"Hah!"

Fang Ming exhaled a breath of stale air and slowly opened his eyes.

Feeling the surging Soul Power within him, he felt strength filling his entire body.

The Netherworld Poison Flame had also grown faintly stronger, while the dark green in its core became even deeper.

His first Soul Ring had successfully fused with the Purple Radiance Venom Dragon!

A violet Soul Ring slowly rose, violet light flowing across it as it radiated a heart-palpitating aura.

"Fang Ming, what is your first Soul Skill?" Lu Feng asked impatiently.

Cang Xuan's gaze also settled on Fang Ming, with a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

Fang Ming smiled slightly. "Grandfather, Pagoda Master Lu, my first Soul Skill is called Netherworld Dragon Flame."

"When the poison flame hits a target, it not only erodes their Soul Power, but also burns their spiritual power, causing unbearable pain."

"What a Netherworld Dragon Flame!"

Lu Feng's eyes gleamed. "Soul Power erosion combined with spiritual burning, with fire and poison attributes fused into a single strike—this Soul Skill has immeasurable potential."

Cang Xuan nodded slightly, revealing a satisfied expression. "Not bad. Its quality far surpasses Soul Skills of the same rank."

Just then, the office door was knocked on again.

"Knock, knock."

Lu Feng frowned slightly. Who would dare disturb them at a time like this?

He said in a low voice, "Come in."

The door was pushed open, and a Spirit Pagoda deacon hurried inside. Respectful urgency showed on his face. "Pagoda Master, Her Excellency Heavenly Phoenix Douluo has arrived."

The next moment, a graceful figure appeared.

She was a tall woman with an outstanding temperament.

She wore a fitted crimson gown that outlined her mature, voluptuous curves, making her look slender and alluring.

Below the hem of her dress, her shapely calves were wrapped in ultra-thin black stockings, while a pair of simple yet refined black high heels adorned her feet.

She was none other than Heavenly Phoenix Douluo, Leng Yaozhu.

Lu Feng had already stepped forward to greet her, his tone respectful. "Lady Heavenly Phoenix, you have arrived."

"Mm."

Leng Yaozhu nodded slightly, her gaze passing over Lu Feng before settling on Fang Ming.

She looked the young man before her up and down, her eyes carrying a scrutinizing intent.

After a moment, Leng Yaozhu asked, "Are you Fang Ming?"

"Fang Ming greets Your Excellency Heavenly Phoenix."

Fang Ming bowed respectfully.