Chen Cong continued pondering for a long while, then raised his head and looked at Chen Xiaojun with a resolute gaze.
"Little Xiaojun, do you know which soul skill a Titled Douluo uses most often over his lifetime?" Chen Cong asked.
At that, Chen Xiaojun thought for a moment. Several answers came to mind, but he was certain of none of them. He shook his head to indicate that he did not know.
"The fifth soul skill," Chen Cong said slowly. "It is extremely important-the greatest bridge between what comes before and what comes after. Of the nine soul skills, the first, third, fifth, seventh, and ninth are the more important ones."
Chen Xiaojun's heart jolted at his words. He had never considered this question, but Chen Cong's explanation made him realize the importance of the fifth soul skill.
"The first four early-stage soul skills, acquired before ten-thousand-year soul rings, tend to become outdated later on. Starting with the fifth soul skill, however, you can absorb a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring, greatly enhancing your physique, soul power, and the might of your soul skills. It marks the initial formation of a Soul Master's combat system. It is a Soul King's trump-card finishing move, a Soul Saint's heavy hitter, and one of their core soul skills. For a Titled Douluo, it is where their standard damage output begins," Chen Cong continued.
As Chen Xiaojun listened to Chen Cong's explanation, he gained a deeper understanding of the fifth soul skill's importance.
"And your Third Soul Skill can rival someone else's Fifth Soul Skill, whether in the age of the ring you need to absorb or its conceivable power." Chen Cong's words strengthened Chen Xiaojun's resolve, and he began considering his choice.
"Do you mean I should go for a ten-thousand-year ring?"