Thor or Loki?

"Moon Moth?" Ming Chen's knowledgeable eyes lit up.

This was an exceptionally rare and pure Spirit Attribute Soul Beast, one of the very best of its kind.

If nothing else, it was highly compatible with his family's Eye Training Method. Absorbing its Soul Ring should bring some improvement.

"It's actually a Moon Moth!" Minghui said as he followed his father closer and examined it carefully.

He had read about this type of Soul Beast.

It belonged among the purest Spirit Attribute Soul Beasts and could cultivate by absorbing moonlight, which was why its body was silver-white. Those below ten thousand years of cultivation generally only appeared in open areas near water on moonlit nights. At other times, they rarely showed themselves.

His gaze swept over the dense canopies on either side. This one had probably been driven out of its nest.

A moment of silence for it!

"Hui'er, hurry over and finish it," Du Busi said with a chuckle.

"Moon Moths are pure Spirit Attribute Soul Beasts. Their bodies are frail, and their Soul Rings contain relatively gentle energy, making them easier to absorb without putting too much strain on the meridians. This one is around four hundred and fifty years old, so it should be just right for you now."

"As for the soul skill, you won't lose out no matter which one you get."

"Thank you, Teacher." Minghui respectfully replied, taking an arrow from his Soul Tool before striding over.

According to his clan's records, Moon Moths with a hundred years of cultivation possessed only two innate abilities.

The first was Mental Slumber. It released a kind of Spiritual Force Field that caused creatures within it to grow drowsy without realizing it, eventually falling asleep. The second was Simulation, which could imitate anything it had seen, including its aura. It could create illusions to confuse enemies or transform into high-level Soul Beasts to frighten them.

When the two innate abilities were used together, their effects were even greater.

As vegetarians that fed on flower nectar and fruit pulp, Moon Moths possessed no offensive abilities themselves. Yet quite a few creatures had died indirectly because of them. After all, taking a nap in a Soul Beast forest was an extremely dangerous thing. Records showed that many human Soul Masters and Soul Beasts who had wandered into Moon Moth territory, fallen into slumber, and been hunted and eaten by other Soul Beasts had met their ends that way.

Moreover, Moon Moths that reached ten thousand years of cultivation and developed intelligence would actively use their abilities to tease any Soul Beasts or humans they encountered.

Weak, yet loved to play around—Moon Moths were exactly that sort of beast.

Still, their combination of innate abilities was undeniably useful. They might not be good in a fight, but when it came to causing trouble and running away, they were second to none.

If he inherited one and developed it properly, it should greatly enhance his own abilities.

The Mental Slumber soul skill directly affected opponents, reducing their perception and mobility. The greater the difference in spiritual power, the more obvious the effect. It was essentially a means of restricting and weakening an opponent. Simulation, meanwhile, could confuse and intimidate enemies, creating openings for allies to attack.

The first weakened the enemy, then he could punch them head-on!

The second could make the enemy unable to see him, or let him bluff and deceive them before sneaking close for a punch!

Whether I become Thor or Loki depends on what I get next. With that thought, Minghui raised his hand and thrust forward.

The arrow plunged into the eye socket with a soft puff, then twisted.

The great butterfly's wings shuddered violently before quickly falling still. A bright yellow Soul Ring floated out from its body.

Minghui did not delay. He immediately sat down cross-legged where he stood, closed his eyes, and circulated his Soul Power to draw in the Soul Ring.

Just as expected, there was no suspense. Several hours later, he successfully absorbed the Soul Ring.

After sensing the soul skill he had gained and the increase in his Soul Power, he calmly opened his eyes, ready to show off a little.

"Level 13. Looks like you absorbed the residual medicinal power in your body quite well." Du Busi mercilessly spoiled the moment.

"..." Minghui no longer felt like talking.

After all, that was two Profound Water Pills and one Black Tortoise Divine Pill. Still, he thought, if I hadn't been frail since childhood and needed to nourish my body urgently, so I had to take them early—and if my internal organs hadn't been weak, causing poor digestion that wasted some of the medicinal power—my Soul Power would definitely be higher now.

Reaching level 14 should not have been a problem.

It was a bit of a pity, but there was nothing to be done. Desperate times called for desperate measures. If he could not even stay alive, no matter how good the medicine was, it would be useless.

"Hui'er, what soul skill did you obtain?" Ming Chen asked with a smile.

"Simulation," Minghui replied as he rose to his feet.

"It's not as straightforward as Mental Slumber, but it's still decent. If developed properly, it can be quite useful in actual combat, and it can also assist cultivation to some degree." Du Busi gave his assessment. "As far as I know, the Simulation skill produced by Moon Moths consumes very little Soul Power, which means you can use it frequently in daily life. Use it more when you have nothing to do. It'll be good training for your spiritual power too."

"Teacher, my Simulation skill is somewhat different from the Moon Moth's innate ability," Minghui said modestly.

"Oh?" Du Busi was intrigued. "How is it different?"

"Father, Teacher, my Simulation skill can not only imitate things I have seen, but also things I have sensed, such as auras and imposing presences. It can even imitate things born from imagination," Minghui replied.

"Furthermore, it can disguise Soul Rings."

As he spoke, he activated his martial soul and released his Soul Ring, which slowly pulsed beneath his feet.

The next moment, with a thought, the Soul Ring beneath his feet changed from yellow to purple, then black, and finally a striking blood-red.

"It can be used like that?!" Du Busi stared wide-eyed.

Ming Chen looked thoughtful. "Though it has little practical value in battle, it can conceal one's identity and hide one's strength. That makes it useful enough."

"It can also catch enemies off guard and give them a good scare," Du Busi offered a different opinion.

"That's true." Ming Chen nodded. A hundred-thousand-year first Soul Ring really could scare someone senseless.

"Father, let me try simulating the Goddess of Life." Minghui suddenly had an idea and hurriedly closed his eyes, recalling the Goddess of Life's appearance.

The Goddess of Life? A god? Du Busi looked puzzled. Ming Chen had never mentioned this before! Did the Qing Luan Sect worship a god?

He looked over and saw faint spiritual power rippling out from his disciple's brow. Then, the space beside Minghui's body distorted, and from head to toe, a feminine figure gradually appeared, almost solid. She wore a long green dress, with beautiful and dignified features and a gentle expression.

Her face alone gave people a sense of affinity, as though she had been born with a natural warmth.

The next instant, a vibrant aura of life spilled forth.

"???" Du Busi's expression changed.

"What dense Life Aura!" Ming Chen cried out in shock. This endless vitality felt even stronger than the Golden Ancient Tree he had seen at Shrek Academy. More accurately, they were on completely different levels.

There was also another kind of aura.

Yet he could not tell what it was. It merely felt warm and intimate, unconsciously soothing both body and mind.

"Splash, splash!" The sound of water suddenly rang out beside them.

Ming Chen turned his head and saw schools of small fish leaping from the stream, while the branches and leaves of the Blue Silver Grass growing along the bank all bent toward his son.

It was as though they were worshipping something sacred.

"Hui'er, dismiss it now!" Du Busi shouted urgently.

This Life Aura was far too unusual. If it accidentally drew the attention of the Fierce Beasts deep within the Star Dou Great Forest, it would mean serious trouble.

Though they were far from the core region, caution was never wrong.

Could this woman really be a god? His gaze swept over the Green-Skirted Woman, and his heart trembled in horror.

"Oh." Minghui swiftly withdrew his Soul Power and opened his eyes. He looked at his teacher in confusion while sweeping his surroundings from the corner of his eye.

What had just happened? He had been focused on simulating the goddess and had not paid attention to the outside world.

After all, he had only just obtained the soul skill and was still unfamiliar with its use. He could not split his attention.

"Brother Du, to be safe, we should leave this place first," Ming Chen said solemnly.

Du Busi's expression was equally grave. He nodded slightly. "All right."

Did the aura of the simulated Goddess of Life cause some kind of disturbance? Seeing their expressions, Minghui secretly guessed, then realized why they were so tense.

If it attracted the attention of those Fierce Beasts in the core region, it really could bring great trouble.

Without hesitation, he quickly turned and climbed onto his father's back. Together, they shot into the air and fled at top speed.