"Xiao Yun, what's your third Soul Skill?" Lei En asked.
"My third Soul Skill-I call it Soul Power Condensed Dew. As for its effects, feel them for yourselves!"
With that, Su Yun shifted, and the third Soul Ring behind her lit up. The Healing Dandelion in her hand swayed gently, releasing countless wisps of fluff that were finer, more crystalline, and almost imperceptible compared to before. Rather than drifting aimlessly, they seemed to possess a spirit of their own, actively and gently floating toward her four teammates and herself.
The instant the fluff touched their bodies, it brought no itching sensation. Instead, it immediately turned into cool, moist particles of energy that seeped silently beneath their skin like the purest morning dew.
"This is..." Ling Ren was the first to feel the change. To his astonishment, the Soul Power he had depleted by nearly half in the battle was now beginning to recover, slowly but unmistakably! Although it was not particularly fast, this sustained recovery would be invaluable in a prolonged battle!
"What an amazing Soul Skill!" Ji Qiu also felt the resurgence of Soul Power within and could not help exclaiming, "This fluff can actually convert directly into Soul Power recovery!"
Lei En roared with laughter. "Wonderful! Xiao Yun, this third Soul Skill of yours is practically a divine skill! Group Soul Power recovery is exceedingly rare across the entire continent! What are its range and effectiveness?"
Su Yun explained excitedly, "Its range is about the same as the area I spread my Healing Spores over before, but it will definitely expand as my Soul Power increases! And I can control the concentration of the fluff formed by Soul Power Condensed Dew. The more Soul Power I release, the denser the fluff, the wider the coverage, and the higher the recovery efficiency within each area! I can focus on restoring one person or support the team over a wide area!"
Everyone instantly understood the value of this Soul Skill. Sustained Soul Power recovery was an ability any Soul Master team could only dream of, enough to raise the entire team's endurance in battle by several levels!
While everyone was celebrating, they suddenly saw Su Yun take out something emerald green.
"This is..." Lei En's smile froze, and his pupils abruptly contracted.
Ling Ren and Ji Qiu also looked over at once, their breathing quickening.
A flash of genuine surprise appeared in Lin Yan's eyes as well.
"A Soul... Soul Bone!" Ling Ren's voice was incredibly dry as he almost groaned out those two words, enough to drive countless Soul Masters mad.
Lei En's throat bobbed as well, his gaze turning fervent. But he quickly forced himself to calm down and said gravely, "Judging by its shape, this should be a Torso Soul Bone! A torso bone from a thousand-year Dew-Condensing Cattail!"
Everyone's gaze focused on that exquisitely beautiful emerald Soul Bone.
The value of a Soul Bone went without saying. Even an ordinary one could be worth over a million Gold Soul Coins. It was a supreme treasure that every Soul Master dreamed of!
Su Yun looked at her four companions with clear eyes and said without the slightest hesitation, "That's right, this is a Soul Bone. I've already obtained the Soul Ring, so I'll leave this Soul Bone to you."
However, the moment she finished speaking, Lei En shook his head without hesitation. Though his gaze remained fervent, it was filled with resolve. "I don't want it. This Soul Bone doesn't suit my Martial Soul."
"The captain's right!" Though envy covered Ling Ren's face, he nodded firmly as well. "Giving this Soul Bone to me would be a waste, haha!"
Though Ji Qiu's eyes were equally fervent, Ji Qiu also said, "I don't want it either. I think Lin Shuo is the best choice. Brother Lin Shuo was the one who discovered this Soul Beast, and without him, we wouldn't have been able to obtain it."
Seeing them each yield to the others, Lin Yan's opinion of them rose further. That they could still defer to one another over something as precious as a Soul Bone showed that they truly were decent people.
Lin Yan waved a hand and said concisely, "Your Martial Soul shares its origin with this Soul Bone. You'll benefit the most from absorbing it, so there's no need to decline. Hurry and absorb it."
Looking at the four resolute faces, especially the untainted concern for her alone in her teammates' eyes, Su Yun felt an immense surge of warmth and gratitude. She opened her mouth, wanting to say more, but Lei En cut her off.
"No buts! Hurry up and absorb it! We'll stand guard for you again! Get on with it!" Lei En's tone brooked no argument.
"That's right, Sister Xiao Yun, hurry and absorb it! Let us see what its Soul Bone Skill is!" Ling Ren urged as well, his curiosity overcoming his envy.
Su Yun looked at everyone, knowing that declining any further would seem affected. She nodded firmly, burying that deep gratitude in her heart. "Thank you... Thank you, everyone! Then I'll... begin!"
She sat cross-legged again, holding the emerald Torso Soul Bone in both hands, and slowly brought it against her chest, following the method she had used to absorb the Soul Ring.
The moment the emerald Soul Bone touched her body, it transformed into an immensely warm, vast torrent of life that merged into her without any resistance! The process was smoother and more comfortable than absorbing the Soul Ring, as though this Soul Bone had been meant to be part of her body from birth.
Powerful life energy washed through her limbs and bones, penetrating deep into her marrow and transforming her physique. A faint emerald glow rose across her skin, and her entire being radiated an incredibly peaceful presence brimming with vitality. The Healing Dandelion Martial Soul behind her involuntarily manifested again, and as the emerald light poured into it, its form seemed to undergo a subtle change. Faint, extremely tiny green points of light appeared on its white puffball, making it look even more wondrous.
This absorption took even less time. In only about an hour, all the extraordinary manifestations receded into her body.
Su Yun opened her eyes again, her face filled with disbelief, delight, and excitement. She stood up, feeling the surging life force within her, her newly strengthened physique, and the brand-new skill imprinted deep within her soul.
"How is it? What's the Soul Bone Skill?" Ling Ren asked impatiently.
Su Yun took a deep breath to steady her excitement, her eyes shining. "The Soul Bone Skill this Soul Bone gave me is called-Life-Protecting Dew!"
With a slight shift of her thoughts, without needing to release her Martial Soul, a thin, almost transparent shield instantly appeared over her body, its surface flowing with a dewdrop-like luster. The shield looked fragile, yet radiated resilience and abundant vitality.
"This shield can absorb fifty percent of the damage I take!" Su Yun explained. "And most importantly, the force contained in the absorbed damage is neutralized, while fifty percent of its energy is converted into the purest life energy to heal my injuries. It lasts ten seconds!"
"It absorbs damage and turns it into healing?!" Lei En was stunned. This effect simply defied the heavens!
"That's not all." Su Yun's smile grew more mysterious. "If the shield isn't broken within ten seconds, it dissipates on its own, returning a portion of the life energy it converted and stored during that time to heal me all at once. But if the shield is forcibly broken while it's active, it immediately releases a powerful ring of healing that instantly restores ten percent of the maximum health of all nearby friendly units!"
"A group-healing shield?!" Ji Qiu cried out involuntarily, eyes behind the glasses filled with shock. "This... this Soul Bone Skill... is too powerful! Offense and defense in one-no, defense and healing in one! It's absolutely a top-tier Soul Bone Skill!"
Everyone was utterly stunned by the effects of Life-Protecting Dew. It was not merely a divine lifesaving skill, but also a powerful divine team-support skill! Whether by absorbing damage and converting it into healing or by healing the group when it shattered, it could turn the tide of battle at a critical moment!
Su Yun felt this most deeply. She knew just how tremendous a fortuitous opportunity she had received.
"With these two new skills, our team's overall strength has risen by several levels!" Lei En finally burst into hearty laughter, filled with satisfaction and joy.
Ling Ren and Ji Qiu exchanged smiles as well, both sincerely happy for Su Yun's gains.