First Soul Skill: Saint Evil King Body

Early the next morning, Dai Xuanyu disguised himself and prepared to slip out of the princely residence with a band of deathsworn guards.

He left his steward, Dai Xuan, behind to create the illusion that he was still at the residence.

As for his father the emperor, Dai Xuanyu had brought up the trip when he was summoned to the palace the previous night.

Dai Heng, the only person who knew about Dai Xuanyu's God of Combat trials, would not stand in his way. He would give him even more support.

"Elder Long, Madam Xuan, I'm sorry to trouble you both on the journey ahead."

Before setting out, Dai Xuanyu spoke respectfully to an elderly couple in plain clothes standing among the group.

He even bowed to show his respect.

The couple were among the Star Luo Imperial Family's pillars of strength, and they were people he could trust absolutely.

The old man was Dai Long, and the woman beside him was his wife, Zhu Xuan.

They were a level-eighty-five Soul Douluo and a level-eighty-two Soul Douluo, respectively.

Most importantly, they could unleash the Martial Soul Fusion Skill Hell White Tiger and stand against a Titled Douluo.

After Emperor Dai Heng learned that Dai Xuanyu was making this trip not only to absorb his Second Soul Ring but also to gather forces under his banner,

he had specially invited Dai Long and his wife, imperial retainers who formed part of the royal family's foundations, to protect and assist Dai Xuanyu along the way.

"Please, no, Your Highness. You honor us far too much."

Dai Long and Zhu Xuan hurriedly stepped aside to avoid Dai Xuanyu's bow, speaking with startled gratitude.

Naturally, they knew that Dai Xuanyu had awakened the Evil Eyes Saint King Martial Soul and possessed innate level-twenty Soul Power.

They also knew that Dai Heng had secretly named Dai Xuanyu crown prince.

That was why they now treated him this way.

As for breaking traditions and rules that had stood for thousands of years, Dai Long and his wife paid them no mind.

In fact, anyone who learned of Dai Xuanyu's monstrous talent would have thought the decision was right.

"Commander Wang Hao, it's time to leave," Dai Xuanyu said, turning to the commander of the deathsworn guards.

"As you command, Your Highness," Wang Hao replied respectfully.

And so, the party quietly left the residence and headed toward their first destination.

By evening, Dai Xuanyu and the others had reached the Tiger Fury Mountains.

"Greetings, Your Highness!"

As soon as they reached the rendezvous point, several deathsworn guards emerged from the shadows and knelt before Dai Xuanyu.

"Rise. Bring out the Soul Beast." Dai Xuanyu gave a slight nod.

"As you command, Your Highness."

At a wave of the hand, several more guards appeared and carried a large iron cage before Dai Xuanyu.

Inside was the very Soul Beast he needed.

It had a dragon's head and a turtle's body. Its shell looked cast from ancient bronze, with strange patterns formed naturally across it;

though scales covered its limbs, the powerful muscles beneath them were plain to see.

This Soul Beast was an Armored Martial Dragon Turtle.

No one present thought it strange that Dai Xuanyu had chosen a turtle-type Soul Beast.

After all, his Martial Soul was no ordinary White Tiger Martial Soul. It was the legendary Evil Eyes Saint King Martial Soul.

It could hardly be judged by the standards of an ordinary Martial Soul.

The great scholars would surely come out to argue his case for him.

Just then, the Armored Martial Dragon Turtle inside the cage began to wake.

Seeing that it was imprisoned, it instantly grew violent and slammed itself against the iron bars.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The Armored Martial Dragon Turtle was not skilled at attacking, but it had strength to spare.

Under its frenzied assault, the cage would not hold for long.

At the sight, one of the guards prepared to use a Soul Skill to inject it with a sedative.

That would keep it asleep and make it easier for the crown prince to absorb its Soul Ring.

But Dai Xuanyu stopped him. "Wait. No sedative."

Then he added, "All of you, step back. I'll deal with this Armored Martial Dragon Turtle myself."

"Your Highness!"

"Hmm?"

Someone had barely begun to object when Dai Xuanyu's expression changed. No one dared say another word.

Still, they were ready to step in and help the crown prince at any moment.

Some even hoped to beat the others to it, eager to prove themselves before him.

"Come on!"

As the Armored Martial Dragon Turtle emerged from the ruined cage, Dai Xuanyu immediately entered Martial Soul Possession.

It looked nothing like the possession form of an ordinary beast Martial Soul.

There were few bestial traces on him. Instead, he seemed to be transforming into a Saint King.

His body swelled, and a golden sacred mark appeared in the center of his forehead like a vertical pupil;

his natural Evil Eyes and Double Pupils blazed with light, divinity and wildness intertwined within them.

A sacred aura woven of holiness and evil radiated from Dai Xuanyu.

Though Dai Xuanyu had more than twenty levels of Soul Power, he was still only a One-Ring Soul Master.

The Martial Soul Possession form he had entered was still its earliest version.

But as his Soul Power Level rose and he acquired more Soul Rings, that form would become more complete, more perfect.

Then a true Saint King would descend upon the world!

"So this is the legendary Evil Eyes Saint King?! Even I can feel that pressure bearing down on me from the very roots of my being."

"The crown prince will be a mighty ruler for our Star Luo Imperial Family!"

Not far away, Dai Long was stunned at first. The next instant, excitement surged through him.

This was his first time seeing the legendary Evil Eyes Saint King Martial Soul with his own eyes.

Watching Dai Xuanyu in his Martial Soul Possession form, Dai Long was already looking forward to the day the Star Luo Empire united the entire continent.

If even Dai Long reacted this way, the others were more overwhelmed still.

"Grr..." The Armored Martial Dragon Turtle eyed Dai Xuanyu warily, sensing the aura radiating from him.

First Soul Skill—Saint Evil King Body.

A purple Soul Ring lit up beside him, and Dai Xuanyu unleashed his first Soul Skill without hesitation.

The next instant, his aura surged, growing more domineering and more powerful.

Saint Evil King Body: an enhancement-type Soul Skill that increased all attributes by one hundred percent!

In an environment of light or holiness, power of the corresponding attribute increased by fifty percent, and a layer of Holy Light Shield formed automatically.

In an environment of darkness or shadow, power of the corresponding attribute increased by fifty percent, and he gained Shadow Assassination.

If neither environment applied, he automatically gained Saint-Evil Balance, increasing the power of both attributes by twenty-five percent.

Roar! With a tiger's roar, Dai Xuanyu charged straight at the Armored Martial Dragon Turtle.

Like a meteor falling from the sky, he crashed onto its heavy shell.

Crack... A sharp sound rang out, and fine cracks spread across the Armored Martial Dragon Turtle's shell.

Awooo! Agonizing pain tore through its back. The Armored Martial Dragon Turtle went berserk and whipped around to bite Dai Xuanyu.