Second Soul Vein

Second Soul Vein

Although he had not yet told the two of them that his second Soul Ring was a Thousand Year Soul Ring, now that they knew the effects of the Immortal Herb, neither of them showed much surprise at Lin Feng being able to absorb a Thousand Year Soul Ring.

"Now? Xiao Feng, you've only just absorbed a Soul Ring. Isn't this too soon?

Shouldn't you stabilize your cultivation and familiarize yourself with the Soul Ring before trying?"

Qian Renxue frowned. After yesterday, her concern for Lin Feng had risen to an entirely new level.

Recalling the scene when Lin Feng had formed his First Soul Vein, Ling Yuan Jie could not help pursing her lips.

"No, Xiao Feng. There isn't a healing-type Spirit Master here right now.

What if something goes wrong? After succeeding last time, you didn't have any spare Soul Power left to heal yourself."

Lin Feng grinned. "No need to worry too much. I've already mastered my second Soul Skill—Earth Fire Surge!"

In an instant, scorching flames spread out once more. But this time, the moment flames began appearing across the ground, Lin Feng condensed them into his palm.

"Second transformation of a Soul Skill!"

Ling Yuan Jie's expression shifted, her lips parting slightly in astonishment.

Qian Renxue's beautiful eyes widened slightly, delight flowing through them.

"I knew it. Xiao Feng isn't merely a Support System Spirit Master. The power of this Soul Skill already far surpasses what an Assault System Soul Grandmaster could achieve!"

Ling Yuan Jie frowned. "If that's the case, how should Xiao Feng choose his future path of growth? You must understand that broad abilities often cannot reach the very pinnacle of strength."

"Ling Yuan Jie, don't forget that Spirit Masters fight through Soul Skills.

Xiao Feng's second Soul Skill can already be used as two separate Soul Skills.

When condensed, it is an assault; when dispersed, it is control. And its power is top-tier as well.

In my view, Xiao Feng's Martial Soul is unquestionably a top-tier Martial Soul. You can tell from the effects of its two Soul Skills.

There's no need to worry about his future development at all."

Ling Yuan Jie froze for a moment, then slowly nodded. "That makes sense. As long as the Martial Soul does not reject the Soul Ring during absorption, it means the Soul Ring truly suits Xiao Feng.

That is a characteristic of Martial Souls."

Lin Feng smiled faintly as flames flickered over his fingertips.

"Well? Is my control over my sudden increase in cultivation and this Soul Skill decent enough?"

Ling Yuan Jie rolled her eyes at him and chided, "Now you're showing off."

Lin Feng spread his hands. "Can't be helped. I'm just that outstanding. Life is lonely at the top.

If Ling Yuan Jie is still worried, you can go outside and find a healing Spirit Master. If something really does go wrong, there'll still be time to bring them in to treat me."

After thinking it over, Ling Yuan Jie recalled that she did indeed know a good friend in Heaven Dou City, who also happened to be related to Ye Zixin.

"No problem. I'll go see whether she's around.

If anything really happens, I'll just drag her over here. At most, she'll curse me a couple of times, haha."

With a flash, Ling Yuan Jie headed toward West of the City. Before long, she returned.

"No problem. She's here. I arranged for her to stay at a shop, and she's picking out dresses."

Qian Renxue and Ling Yuan Jie exchanged a glance and nodded to each other.

"Chrysanthemum Grandpa, Grandpa She, please keep watch over the surroundings."

"Yes."

Chrysanthemum Douluo inwardly sighed at the pity of it. Not being able to witness that unbelievable process firsthand was truly regrettable.

But when he thought of Pufferfish and Old Ghost, who had gone out to gather information and still did not even know about the Immortal Herbs, he suddenly felt somewhat comforted.

At least he knew more than they did. What did that mean? It meant the Young Master valued him highly. The pillow talk Xiao Feng had given must have worked.

Eh, why had he called it pillow talk? They had not even slept together. Shaking his head, he silently thought that it would happen soon enough anyway.

"Then I'll begin? This time, it shouldn't take too long."

Lin Feng sat cross-legged and mobilized the Soul Power within his body.

The Purple Soul Ring gradually ceased pulsing and separated from the Innate Treasure Pearl.

Qian Renxue stared unblinkingly at the scene before her. She had missed Lin Feng condensing his First Soul Vein last time, so she had to watch properly this time.

The treasure pearl was sent into his Dantian once more, emitting precious light as a misty aura nourished his Meridians and body.

As he carefully sensed the Soul Ring on his hand, new insights arose in his heart.

As a condensation of Soul Power, a Soul Ring contained the profound principles of heaven and earth, the Source Law.

Once formed, a Soul Skill was born.

As the attachment and foundation of a Soul Skill, a Soul Ring served a role similar to a skill machine.

At the same time, a Soul Ring had another purpose: it was the necessary path for a Spirit Master to break through their limits.

It served to contain excess Soul Power, building a new foundation for the Martial Soul's growth.

The growth of a Martial Soul required the construction of one towering floor after another, and Soul Rings provided the platform for the Martial Soul to develop upward.

Or rather, a staircase leading to the higher floors.

Without this staircase, a Spirit Master could not break through, but their own reserves would continue to grow through cultivation, gathering on this level.

That was why Soul Power could still increase even without adding a Soul Ring. Adding a Soul Ring brought a qualitative leap in both the Martial Soul and Soul Power, while one's own cultivation accumulated Soul Power in quantity.

"So that's how it is. Then the Martial Soul... and the self... between them..."

Lin Feng seemed to have thought of something. A sharp glint flashed through his eyes, but when he tried to grasp that spark of inspiration, he became lost again.

"Forget it. I'll figure it out eventually. First, I'll condense the Spirit Meridian.

Shatter!"

Clink!

The pale purple Soul Ring immediately turned into a mist-like ring and flowed into Lin Feng's body.

With the experience from the first time, Lin Feng was now familiar with the process. At his heart, he condensed a vital node!

A sound like thunderous drums exploded within Lin Feng's body. Blood seeped from the corner of his mouth. The difficulty of shaping this Spirit Meridian had exceeded his expectations.

Perhaps because of the fire attribute, even though Lin Feng had chosen the Earth Fire Lizard—a Soul Ring whose flames were not especially violent—condensing a vital node at his heart was still somewhat difficult.

The Heart Meridian was already important and fragile. Shaping a Spirit Meridian was truly not as simple as Lin Feng had imagined.

Lin Feng cast aside his usual calmness, fully mobilized the Innate Treasure Pearl, and began guiding his Soul Power.

When Qian Renxue saw blood at the corner of Lin Feng's mouth, her expression changed drastically. In her panic, she was about to rush forward.

Smack!

Ling Yuan pressed a delicate hand onto Qian Renxue, giving her a reassuring look and shaking her head.

Yet her gaze remained fixed on Lin Feng's trembling body, her Lip Petals bitten tightly together.

Clearly, she too was anxious beyond measure.

Qian Renxue froze. Seeing Ling Yuan's tightly furrowed brows, an unusual emotion rose within her heart as well.

She stopped in her tracks and watched Lin Feng alongside Ling Yuan, not daring to make a sound.

From time to time, she glanced at Ling Yuan beside her, feeling somewhat irritated. The worry in her eyes as she looked at Lin Feng carried a trace of resentment.

Two and a half hours later, Lin Feng let out a long breath, but he was too weak to stand.

Ling Yuan was about to step forward and gather Lin Feng into her arms, but the golden figure beside her moved faster, placing Lin Feng's upper body on her lap.

Qian Renxue shot Ling Yuan a wary glance, then lowered her head and gently stroked Lin Feng's face. Her Soul Power probed into his body as she asked softly, "Are you alright?"

Lin Feng nodded.

Ling Yuan: ...

Fine. This old lady hugged him last time anyway.

The Innate Treasure Pearl floated in the air. The Purple Soul Ring above it had already disappeared, while within the mist-like substance surrounding the originally Pale Gold pearl, several traces of Red Radiance had appeared.

With a slight movement of his fingers, a wisp of flame flickered to life.

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