Demon Charm Fox!

Bibi Dong lowered her head to look at her and asked gently, "Nana, this Demon Charm Fox can provide a Soul Skill of the mental control type."

"If you absorb this Soul Ring, your future Soul Skills will lean toward control. Do you want this Soul Ring?"

"Teacher, wouldn't absorbing this Soul Ring mean Nana would become a Control System Soul Master?"

"Yes!" Bibi Dong nodded and explained.

"Although your Demon Fox Martial Soul can follow either the fire-attribute path or the Spirit-type path."

"In terms of potential alone, mental control is the Demon Fox's greatest strength, and it can bring out your talent to the fullest."

She paused, her gaze returning to Hu Liena's face as her voice grew gentler:

"Of course, the final choice is still up to you."

"I won't force you. Whichever path you choose, I'll support you."

Hu Liena bit her lower lip, her little brows furrowing slightly as she considered it seriously.

She recalled the attack-type Soul Masters she had seen at the academy and thought Foxfire looked very cool.

Yet she also felt that the Spiritual Power to secretly control an opponent seemed even more formidable.

A moment later, she raised her head, a glimmer of resolve flashing in her eyes:

"Teacher, I'll choose this one! I want to become a Control System Soul Master!"

A moment later, she raised her head, a glimmer of resolve flashing in her eyes:

"Teacher, I'll choose this one! I want to try mental control!"

An approving smile appeared in Bibi Dong's eyes. She reached out and ruffled her hair:

"All right, let's go over now. I'll help you take down this Demon Charm Fox."

"Thank you, Teacher!"

Hu Liena nodded firmly and swallowed nervously, but the anticipation in her eyes was even stronger.

Bibi Dong motioned for the two to follow, lightening her footsteps as she headed toward the bushes ahead.

Before long, a snow-white fox trailing a long, fluffy tail came into view.

It was sitting on a rock with its eyes tightly shut, faint gray mist swirling around its body. It was the Demon Charm Fox.

"Teacher, is that the Demon Charm Fox?"

Hu Liena followed Bibi Dong's gaze and saw the snow-white fox curled up on the rock.

Its fluffy tail gently swept the ground, and the gray mist swirling around it lent it an air of mystery.

"Yes." Bibi Dong carefully sensed its aura, then paused slightly.

"But this one seems to have already reached five hundred years of age. Nana, if you want to absorb it, you may have to challenge your limits."

At those words, Hu Liena showed no sign of shrinking back. Instead, fighting spirit flared across her little face, and she nodded firmly:

"Teacher, I'm not afraid! I want this Demon Charm Fox for my first Soul Ring!"

"Good!" A flicker of approval crossed Bibi Dong's eyes, and she hesitated no longer.

An immense pressure suddenly radiated from her body. The imposing aura of a Titled Douluo locked onto the Demon Charm Fox like an invisible giant hand.

The Demon Charm Fox, which had been leisurely enjoying the sunshine, abruptly froze.

The next instant, it felt a force like Mount Tai crashing down upon it.

Its body sank instantly, and with a thud, it was pinned firmly against the rock, without even the strength to raise its head.

It let out sharp, panicked cries of "ee-ya," its gray mist surging wildly.

Unfortunately, beneath Bibi Dong's pressure, it could not stir even a single ripple.

"Nana, go ahead. The academy should have told you how to obtain a Soul Ring!"

"Yes!"

Holding a short blade, Hu Liena walked toward the Demon Charm Fox.

Sensing the threat, the Demon Charm Fox struggled even more violently, baring its fangs as it tried to resist.

But under Bibi Dong's suppression, all of it was futile.

Hu Liena closed her eyes and, following the method her teacher had taught her, located the Demon Charm Fox's heart.

Applying a little force with her arm, she drove the short blade down with precision.

"Eee-"

The Demon Charm Fox let out a short, piercing wail, and the gray mist around it instantly roiled.

Staring at Hu Liena, the Demon Charm Fox gave a series of shrill cries before falling completely silent.

Hu Liena opened her eyes and looked at the Demon Charm Fox lying in a pool of blood. A trace of pity crossed her little face.

She had no choice, either. This was a step she had to take to become a Soul Master.

Bibi Dong stepped forward and gently patted her back:

"You did very well. Don't dwell on it. Soul Beasts and Soul Masters are part of the cycle of nature's laws."

Hu Liena nodded and put away the short blade, her gaze turning to the yellow Soul Ring slowly rising from the Demon Charm Fox's body.

The Soul Ring hovered in the air, radiating a soft yet powerful glow. It was the first Soul Ring she was about to absorb.

"Are you ready?" Bibi Dong asked.

Hu Liena took a deep breath, her gaze becoming clear and resolute:

"Yes, Teacher. I'm ready."

Hu Liena sat cross-legged before the floating yellow Soul Ring, resting her little hands gently on her knees as her breathing gradually steadied.

As the Soul Power within her slowly emerged, a phantom fox glowing pink quietly appeared behind her-it was her Demon Fox Martial Soul.

The Demon Fox Phantom gently swayed its fluffy tail, as though responding to something.

As if drawn by a force, the five-hundred-year yellow Soul Ring slowly rotated and moved toward Hu Liena.

The moment the Soul Ring touched her body, Hu Liena trembled slightly, her brows creasing a little.

Carrying an immense amount of energy, the Soul Ring slowly flowed through every limb and bone in her body.

Wherever it passed, there was both a tearing, swollen pain and the warmth of her Soul Power being nourished.

The Demon Fox Phantom behind her brightened as well, a lively gleam flashing through its fox eyes.

Bit by bit, the yellow Soul Ring merged into her body, gradually blending with her own Soul Power.

Watching from the side, Su Yu saw that Hu Liena had successfully absorbed the Soul Ring, and he felt somewhat happy as well.

Bibi Dong naturally also noticed that Hu Liena had successfully absorbed the Soul Ring, and the trace of tension in her eyes faded.

A moment later, the yellow Soul Ring disappeared completely into Hu Liena's body, and the Demon Fox Phantom behind her let out a light, cheerful cry.

The Demon Fox's form visibly grew more solid, and a faint pale-gold marking appeared between its brows.

Hu Liena slowly opened her eyes, a sharp gleam flashing briefly through them. Her little face, which had still held a hint of childishness, now had a touch more quiet vitality.

Looking at the yellow hundred-year Soul Ring beneath her feet, she could not help smiling:

"Teacher, Brother Su Yu, I successfully absorbed the Soul Ring!"

Su Yu stepped forward and gave her a gentle hug, saying with a smile, "Congratulations, Nana! You've officially become a Soul Master!"

Bibi Dong also nodded slightly, genuine warmth in her smiling eyes. "Yes, Nana did wonderfully. I saw it all."

She paused, then asked curiously, "By the way, what's your first Soul Skill?"

Hu Liena raised her chin proudly and said in a clear voice, "Teacher, my first Soul Skill is 'Demon Fox Charm'!"

"Yes!" Hu Liena nodded firmly and explained.

"It's a group-control Soul Skill. When I use it, any enemy who sees my eyes will be forcibly stunned for three seconds!