Soul Grandmaster-to-Be

"Mm, Teacher, I'll do my best." Mu Chen nodded as well. Looking at the Emperor Dragon Sword in his hand, his gaze gained another measure of resolve and hope.

"Good. The first step is comprehending Sword Qi. This is the foundation, and also the simplest part.

"Now, attack me with everything you have. Make good use of your Emperor Dragon Sword, and throughout this process, pay attention to what you can comprehend from it," Sword Douluo said.

"Yes, Teacher!"

Mu Chen nodded. Then, his bright eyes fixed on the relaxed Sword Douluo, and his figure suddenly flashed.

Though he was not as effortlessly fast as Sword Douluo had been before, he still startled Sword Douluo, who retreated and easily dodged Mu Chen's blade.

This was the Shadow Movement Technique. Mu Chen had only used a portion of it, called Swift Shadow.

After missing with one strike, Mu Chen immediately launched another fierce assault, but Sword Douluo effortlessly evaded every attack.

Although he could not touch Sword Douluo's body, not even the edge of his sleeve, Mu Chen did not grow anxious. Instead, he calmly searched for weaknesses in his opponent's defense. His use of the Shadow Movement Technique became increasingly proficient, and his speed grew faster and faster.

But before long, Mu Chen withdrew his martial soul and stopped. He sat on the ground, panting heavily.

It could not be helped. He was only level 14 now, and simply did not have much Soul Power to expend.

"Little Chen, was that a Self-Created Soul Skill? That speed just now already surpassed that of an ordinary agility-type Soul Grandmaster," Sword Douluo said in surprise as he came over to Mu Chen.

"Mm, I just figured it out on my own. Please don't laugh at me, Teacher," Mu Chen said without even blushing, as though he had truly created it himself.

Cooling System: I have never seen someone so shameless. But since you gained another seventy Cool Points, I'll let it slide.

"As expected of a heaven-sent genius. Your sword strikes are decisive and fierce, yet your temperament is calm and unhurried.

"You are only a Soul Grandmaster, yet you already possess a Self-Created Soul Skill. Little Chen, your talent is even greater than I imagined," Sword Douluo said, shaking his head.

Truly, each generation produced its own talents. Even he had never created a Self-Created Soul Skill.

"Wow, Brother Chen is incredible! He even created his own soul skill!"

Ning Rongrong, who had been watching Mu Chen and Sword Douluo "fight" from the side, heard Grandpa Sword's words. Her eyes as she looked at Mu Chen were filled with sparkling stars. Her Brother Chen really was exceptionally outstanding.

So she could not fall behind either. She was the little witch! Ning Rongrong recalled the secret of cultivating the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul that her father had once told her about—Heart Separation Control! Once her Soul Power improved in the future, she would be able to help Brother Chen too!

At that thought, Ning Rongrong suddenly found new motivation to cultivate things that had once been unbearably dull. Her father had already cultivated to the Seven-Orifice Exquisite Heart realm; she wanted to reach that realm someday too!

Although her Soul Power was only level 13 now, there was no harm in learning ahead of time.

After Mu Chen recovered his Soul Power, he began sparring with Sword Douluo again, sensing and comprehending the Emperor Dragon Sword throughout the process.

Thus, Mu Chen sparred with Sword Douluo in the mornings, while he meditated to cultivate his Soul Power during the afternoons and evenings.

Naturally, he did not neglect the treasures used to temper his body either. Mu Chen improved day by day.

Ning Rongrong's originally playful nature was also influenced by Mu Chen. She diligently cultivated her Soul Power and often asked Ning Fengzhi for guidance on Heart Separation Control.

This greatly surprised Ning Fengzhi and the others. Rongrong had actually taken the initiative to seek instruction and cultivate diligently. They were all deeply gratified.

Although they knew why Rongrong was doing this, it was still a good thing. No, two good things.

Watching the two children improve day by day, the three of them became increasingly satisfied. In particular, when the two were compared with the other disciples in the sect, the gap was quite obvious.

Time flew by, and two years passed in the blink of an eye. Today, Sword Douluo was taking Mu Chen to obtain his second soul ring.

After two years, both Mu Chen and Ning Rongrong had cultivated to level 20. This put them around two levels ahead of disciples who had awakened their martial souls at the same time. After all, one had Innate level 9 Soul Power, while the other had Innate Full Soul Power.

Even though they had to practice swordsmanship or Heart Separation Control in addition to cultivating Soul Power, their cultivation speed remained the fastest. This was the innate advantage brought by powerful talent.

"You're ready, right, Little Chen? This time, to obtain your second soul ring, we'll be going to Sunset Forest.

"It is much more advanced than the Soul Hunting Forest we visited before. There are far more types and numbers of soul beasts there, so Little Chen will have more choices," Sword Douluo said as he looked at the two children.

As for Ning Rongrong's soul ring, a suitable choice had already been found among the soul beasts raised by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Therefore, Ning Rongrong did not need to leave the sect this time.

After two years, the two little ones had grown quite a bit taller, and their good looks had begun to emerge. Especially Little Chen—he was becoming more handsome by the day.

"Mm, Grandpa Sword, Rongrong will wait for you to return in the sect," Ning Rongrong said excitedly. She had kept pace with Brother Chen and was now a Soul Grandmaster-to-be as well!

"I'm ready too, Grandpa Sword," Mu Chen said.

Then, after receiving instructions from Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo, the two left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and boarded a carriage for Sunset Forest.

"Fengzhi, don't you think Rongrong has been getting more and more attached to Little Chen lately?" Bone Douluo said as he watched the carriage depart.

"That is a good thing too. Both children are so outstanding, especially Little Chen. He is a battle soul master with extraordinary talent. If he had not spent time practicing swordsmanship, he probably would have broken through to level 20 half a year ago.

"Moreover, Uncle Sword said that Little Chen's cultivation talent exceeds even his own. He originally required Little Chen to comprehend Sword Qi before reaching Soul Elder, but Little Chen mastered it within these two years, and he is only level 20 now.

"Even Uncle Sword only comprehended it when he reached level 30. With such talent, I can rest assured if he becomes Rongrong's support in the future," Ning Fengzhi said with emotion.

"Talent is necessary, but we have also seen Little Chen's hard work. It was powerful talent combined with diligence that brought him to where he is today.

"He might even become a Peerless Douluo in the future! By the way, Fengzhi, regarding Little Chen's martial soul and Innate Full Soul Power, what about Spirit Hall?" Bone Douluo asked worriedly.

"For now, we can keep it secret, but after enough time passes, I'm afraid that will no longer be possible," Ning Fengzhi said.

"We should do our best to prevent this matter from spreading," Bone Douluo said. Ning Fengzhi nodded as well.

Signed!