Improve Physical Fitness First

After learning about the system, Mu Chen smiled. Cool Points earned by showing off like this really were the best. The 1,000 Cool Points he had gotten from Ning Rongrong had been the result of several years, while the God-tier Cooking Skill had been part of the system's beginner gift pack.

But now, simply awakening his Martial Soul had earned him 350. If his strength gradually improved in the future and he showed off before more important characters and more people, wouldn't he earn even more Cool Points? Just thinking about it made him feel delighted.

Mu Chen and the others arrived at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's council hall. Normally, Sword Bone Douluo and Ning Fengzhi only came here to discuss matters when the sect had decisions to make.

"Little Chen, do not spread word of your Martial Soul awakening and Innate Full Soul Power. Before you become powerful enough, you must protect yourself and avoid becoming a target for everyone, especially Spirit Hall." Ning Fengzhi pulled Mu Chen to his side and spoke sternly.

"Yes, it would be best if you did not leave the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect until you reach Soul Sage. You are safe within the sect, but once you leave, that may no longer be the case.

"Spirit Hall acts tyrannically. They generally use certain methods to make talented soul masters who refuse to join Spirit Hall disappear. They would be especially crazed and wary of someone like you, with Innate Full Soul Power and such an immensely powerful Martial Soul.

"So even if you go out, you must remain within our protection." Sword Douluo added.

Soul Sage was the entry ticket to becoming a high-level soul master on Douluo Continent. The difference between a soul master with a Martial Soul Avatar and one without it was enormous. In particular, the gap between Martial Soul qualities widened further at the Soul Sage level. The difference between top-tier Martial Souls and ordinary Martial Souls was extremely obvious.

Once Mu Chen cultivated to Soul Sage, he would possess considerable ability to protect himself.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect already gave Spirit Hall a massive headache with a top-tier combatant like Sword Douluo. If another, even more powerful soul master emerged to oppose them, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would become even harder to deal with.

"Yes, Uncle Ning, Grandpa Sword, I understand. I won't run around recklessly." Mu Chen nodded seriously, though he had other thoughts in his heart.

I'm sorry, Uncle Ning, Grandpa Sword. I have my own views regarding Spirit Hall.

But I will never harm the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. One day, I'll make you change these fixed notions as well, but I do not yet have the ability or the time to do so.

"It's good that you understand. You have always been far more mature than children your age. With the two of you appearing in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, I am greatly comforted." Ning Fengzhi smiled faintly.

"Oh, right, Little Chen. Since you already have Innate Full Soul Power.

"Would you like me to help you obtain your first soul ring so you can advance to Soul Master? We can go tomorrow." Sword Douluo asked.

"Yes, do not delay too long. After all, this is still your golden period of cultivation. Before level thirty, your Soul Power rises rather quickly." Bone Douluo spoke as well.

However, to the surprise of both men, Mu Chen shook his head and refused.

"Grandpa Sword, I don't think we need to be overly hasty. There is no need to rush the matter of increasing Soul Power.

"I want to wait a while before obtaining my first soul ring. When Rongrong reaches level ten Soul Power, Rongrong and I can go obtain our first soul rings together," Mu Chen said.

"Nonsense! Little Chen, listen to Grandpa Sword. Go obtain your first soul ring tomorrow. I have already planned out your first soul ring.

"I have estimated the soul ring's age, the type of soul beast, and even the approximate effects of the Soul Skill. What, can't you listen to your teacher's first suggestion?"

Sword Douluo was clearly displeased. He was, after all, a level ninety-six Super Douluo and Little Chen's teacher. How could he allow Mu Chen, a child, to waste his talent?

Although Mu Chen's consideration for Rongrong pleased him, cultivation could not be handled so recklessly.

"Uncle Sword, don't get angry yet. Little Chen, tell us why you wish to do this." Rather than immediately telling Mu Chen to follow Sword Douluo's arrangements, Ning Fengzhi first asked Mu Chen for his reasons.

"A soul master's strength is greatly related to the age of the soul rings they absorb. A ten-year soul ring is certainly inferior to a hundred-year soul ring.

"And before absorbing ten-thousand-year soul rings, the most important factor in being able to withstand soul rings of higher ages is a soul master's physical fitness. The stronger one's physical fitness, the higher the age of soul ring one can endure," Mu Chen said slowly and clearly.

"So, Little Chen, you want to first improve your current physical fitness, then absorb a soul ring of the highest age possible, but without delaying for too long.

"It will take Rongrong around two months to break through to level ten Soul Power. During those two months, you intend to improve your physical fitness as much as possible?" Ning Fengzhi continued.

"Uncle Ning truly is the embodiment of wisdom. That's exactly what I mean." Mu Chen nodded.

"Uncle Sword, I think..." Ning Fengzhi looked toward Sword Douluo, only to discover that Sword Douluo had already left.

"Then it is settled, Fengzhi. Remember to use the best things in the sect to temper Little Chen's body." Sword Douluo left behind only those words.

"That bastard only cares about saving face." Bone Douluo laughed and said, "Little Chen, leave the things for tempering your body to me. I'll prepare them for you."

"Then thank you, Grandpa Bone." Mu Chen replied with complete sincerity.

"Hahaha, no need. Perhaps our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will produce a Peerless Douluo in the future. It will all be worth it."

Bone Douluo laughed heartily, though his hoarse voice made it sound rather strange. His figure then disappeared from the council hall as well.

"Little Chen, remember this: in this world, strength is the most important thing. After so many years of development, these theoretical matters have already become very refined, and it will be difficult to make further breakthroughs.

"Moreover, they consume a great deal of time and energy. From now on, you should focus on cultivating Soul Power. Leave the matter of soul rings to Uncle Sword, and there will be no problem." Ning Fengzhi looked at Mu Chen as he spoke.

"Uncle Ning, I understand. From now on, I will definitely focus on cultivating Soul Power.

"Oh, right, Uncle Ning, have you heard of the so-called Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul in the soul master world?"

Mu Chen looked at Ning Fengzhi and asked. He wanted to see what this wise man thought of Yu Xiaogang.

"The Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul?

"I have heard a little about them in recent years due to Spirit Hall's deliberate promotion of them, but they are not particularly meaningful.

"In truth, soul master factions with some foundation, as well as the imperial authorities, more or less know these things already.

"Of course, there are some impressive points, but personally, I think he merely summarized these things and made a slight improvement. They were proposed by nothing more than a level twenty-nine Soul Grandmaster. How much credibility could they possibly have?" Ning Fengzhi shook his head.