Harm Him? Protect Him!

"Divine Skill?" Yu Yuanzhen had heard the legends before.

But he had never really understood what they meant. "A Soul Skill with power reaching the Divine Rank?"

Yu Xiaogang shook his head slightly. "A Soul Skill whose power rivals a Divine Skill is vastly different from a true Divine Skill."

"For example, the Clear Sky Sect's closely guarded Ring Detonation Secret Art could be called a Soul Skill with power comparable to a Divine Skill."

"But merely having power comparable to a Divine Skill does not mean Ring Detonation is a Divine Skill."

Yu Xiaogang calmly explained his understanding and insights. "First, a true Divine Skill must be activated with Divine Power."

"A mortal body cannot fully unleash a Divine Skill, though one can learn it. If one's talent and comprehension are exceptional enough, one may use a weakened version of a Divine Skill, but it would still be far inferior to one used by a true god."

"Second, Divine Skills come with effects tied to Laws. They can only be created after one comprehends the Laws, such as special Law effects like Spatial Tear and Soul Judgment."

"Divine Skills also counter one another in terms of attributes. Take my Dawn Judgment Light, for example. At its core, it is an application and technique of the Law of Light. Its opposing Law is darkness, so Divine Skills with Dark Law attributes would likewise restrain me."

"In such circumstances, it comes down to whose strength is greater. The stronger one is the one who restrains the other."

Yu Xiaogang paused before continuing, "Those are the prerequisites for Divine Skills."

"And once a Soul Master possesses a Divine Skill—or rather, receives a Divine Inheritance and learns a Divine Skill—they have already opened up an immense gap between themselves and other Soul Masters."

"Divine Skills almost completely ignore all mortal defenses, unless the opponent possesses Soul Skills with special effects."

"For instance, only exceptional special Soul Skills with absolute invincibility effects can withstand a Divine Skill head-on."

After hearing this, Yu Yuanzhen finally understood. "So that's how it is. No wonder you dared to say that no one in all of Spirit Hall, aside from Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu, could stop you."

"If you use your remaining Divine Power to unleash that move..."

Yu Xiaogang nodded gently. "That is the greatest reason for my confidence."

Having witnessed Yu Xiaogang's weakened version of Dawn Judgment Light, Yu Yuanzhen could clearly understand just how immense the difference between Divine Skills and Soul Skills was.

"Then I can finally rest easy." Yu Yuanzhen heaved a sigh of relief inwardly.

Though he had never said it aloud, he had worried about his son every day.

He had been afraid that something unexpected might happen.

For certain reasons, Bibi Dong might not attack Xiao Gang. She might even protect him.

But Bibi Dong could not stay by Yu Xiaogang's side every day!

Now, he could be far more at ease.

At the very least, in Spirit City, he did not need to worry too much.

"Xiao Gang, the matter of your third Soul Ring has been settled. Next, it is time to return to Spirit Hall Academy."

After all, more than twenty days had been delayed. It was time to return and focus on cultivation.

Before the age of twelve, given Xiao Gang's cultivation speed, he should steadily reach rank forty.

Then Yu Yuanzhen would take Yu Xiaogang to obtain the crucial opportunity he had mentioned before.

"Mm. Father, please prepare a carriage for me."

"It's fine. I have nothing to do, so I'll take you there myself." Yu Yuanzhen naturally chose to personally escort his son.

"Alright, then sorry for the trouble of making you travel back and forth, Father." Yu Xiaogang did not stand on ceremony.

He understood his old father's feelings, so there was no need to dissuade him.

Besides, this was his own father. What was there to be awkward about?

After escorting Yu Xiaogang to Spirit City, Yu Yuanzhen returned to the sect.

Within Spirit City's territory, no villains dared to openly make a move.

Those below Soul Saint could not defeat Xiao Gang, while the ripples from a battle above Soul Saint level would certainly draw Bibi Dong's attention.

Daring to attack in Spirit City was not simply an assault—it was a direct challenge to Bibi Dong's authority as Pope.

If the other party was not pierced full of holes by Bibi Dong's spider spears, they could count themselves impressive.

As Yu Xiaogang entered Spirit City, a movement of his Divine Sense gave him a clear grasp of the others' circumstances.

Hu Liena and Ye Lingling were out shopping, while Xie Yue was diligently cultivating at home.

"Quite diligent. Not bad." From the way Xie Yue looked, Yu Xiaogang knew that Xie Yue had not neglected his cultivation during the time he had been away.

But was this child perhaps pushing himself too hard?

Then again, Yu Xiaogang seemed to have no right to say that about his disciple.

When he cultivated, he was even more extreme than Xie Yue.

Growing stronger made him happy.

Every bit of improvement was something that delighted both body and mind.

Perhaps it was because cultivation had been too difficult in his previous life, while this life was far, far easier.

Calling it twice the result with half the effort would not be an exaggeration.

With easier cultivation, the rewards he gained in the same amount of time far surpassed those of his previous life.

How could that not fill him with joy?

After thinking it over, he still did not call for Xie Yue and the others.

Training could begin again tomorrow.

It was already afternoon, so he would not disturb the last day of their break.

He decided to first visit the Papal Palace and greet Bibi Dong.

"Hmm? Xiao Gang, you're back? Did adding your Soul Ring go smoothly? Would you like me to accompany you when you add your fourth Soul Ring next time?" The moment Bibi Dong saw that Yu Xiaogang had returned, she immediately set aside the official documents in her hands.

She was extremely attentive to anything related to Yu Xiaogang.

Scenes that had once appeared only in her dreams had now come true, even if in a different form.

Was Yu Xiaogang not by her side now?

"Rest assured, it went smoothly." Yu Xiaogang summoned his martial soul.

Purple—purple—black, three Soul Rings emerged around him in sequence.

When Bibi Dong saw that streak of black, the surprise in her eyes was impossible to conceal. "Your third ring is already a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring?"

She had already been astonished when she saw the configurations of Yu Xiaogang's first and second Soul Rings.

Now, his third Soul Ring had directly reached the ten-thousand-year level.

Even the third ring of her Death Spider Emperor had only been a thousand-year Soul Ring.

The Soul Ring configuration of her Soul-Devouring Spider Emperor could begin with ten-thousand-year Soul Rings because she possessed Twin Martial Souls.

Yu Xiaogang did not have Twin Martial Souls.

Such talent truly befitted the person she had chosen. He was indeed outstanding.

Harm him? Think of him as a threat? How could that be possible?

The more outstanding Yu Xiaogang was, the happier she became.

She did not even have enough time to protect him. How could she possibly harm him?

"Eleven thousand four hundred and twenty years. It has only just crossed the ten-thousand-year mark."

For his fourth Soul Ring, he planned to choose a Soul Beast between thirty and forty thousand years old.

The choice for his fifth ring would depend on the situation. Its expected age should be around seventy to eighty thousand years. First, he needed to find the Icefire Dragon Kings.

After Yu Xiaogang finished speaking, he considered whether to ask Bibi Dong about a few matters. "The Soul Beasts I need are very rare. This time, my father and I spent nearly a month searching, and that was with fairly good luck."

"As Pope, it would not be appropriate for you to leave Spirit Hall for too long."

"It's fine. My father is also a veteran Super Douluo, so there is no need to worry about Soul Rings."

With Yu Yuanzhen protecting him, there truly was not much to consider regarding Soul Rings.

He had already selected targets for his sixth and seventh rings.

Soul Beast Soul Rings? How could they compare to the Divine Soul Rings of the Ice Dragon King and Fire Dragon King?