Shrek Academy, Sea God Island. Qian Chen sat on the sofa in his room, staring blankly at the bluish-brown Soul Bone in his hand. This was the living allowance given to him by the Auspicious Beast Wang Qiu'er a few days ago after he and the Auspicious Beast had gone to the Star Dou Great Forest overnight to explain the situation to Di Tian.
This Soul Bone has been around for at least tens of thousands of years, and it was even dug up from the ground by the Auspicious Beast Wang Qiu'er as living expenses. Not only has all the Soul Power within the Soul Bone been lost, but it has also become dull and lifeless.
While Qian Chen was still deep in thought, Wang Dong'er, Wang Qiu'er, and Xiao Xiao had already returned from class.
"Teacher, we're back," Wang Dong'er said, leading the way.
Now, Wang Dong'er, Wang Qiu'er, and Xiao Xiao are often seen together. Huo Yuhao, who was originally in the team, has to take care of Ning Tian and leaves early and returns late every day, so he has less and less time to see Wang Dong'er, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao. Qian Chen is happy to see this happen.
"Well, you must have had a hard day in class. Take a break and then go and cultivate your Soul Power." Qian Chen said as he placed the Soul Bone he had been playing with in his hand onto the table.
Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao didn't even glance at the Soul Bone Soul Bone. In their eyes, it had no Soul Power fluctuations and was dull and lifeless, so it must be a very poor quality Soul Bone. They replied in unison, "Yes, teacher. Then let's go play on Sea God Island for a while."
"Go," Qian Chen said.
The two were about to take Wang Qiu'er for a walk on Sea God Island when Wang Qiu'er suddenly said in a cold voice, "You two go first."
Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao were helpless; Wang Qiu'er's personality changed so quickly. So the two of them left their residence and went for a walk on Sea God Island.
" Qian Chen, what do you mean? Don't you trust the Soul Bone I gave you? You just casually take it out and show it to others, and then just leave it on the table like that." Wang Qiu'er asked, somewhat angrily.
Ever since the day she gave Qian Chen two Immortal Herb and Soul Bone, Qian Chen's expression had turned grim. Although Wang Qiu'er was Soul Beast, she could still tell.
" Wang Qiu'er, look at the Soul Bone you gave me. It's dull and lifeless, with no Soul Power at all. This Soul Beast has been dead for countless years, and all its Soul Power has been lost. I'll have to use my Soul Power to replenish it before it can be used. Besides, it's the Head Soul Bone of a plant- Soul Beast. Can this be considered a good Soul Bone?" Qian Chen immediately retorted.
"Forget it, I don't care. Anyway, I've already given you the powerful Demonic Eye Devil Tree Head Soul Bone. Whether you fuse with it or not is your business. I've already given you your living expenses, and I want to eat grilled fish tonight!" Wang Qiu'er said immediately.
Qian Chen wasn't truly angry with the Auspicious Beast Wang Qiu'er, so he said, "If Huo Yuhao is willing to grill fish for you when he returns, that's fine."
Seeing that Qian Chen hadn't refused her request, the Auspicious Beast Wang Qiu'er suppressed her displeasure at not being accepted by Qian Chen and said, " Qian Chen, don't worry. This Head Soul Bone comes from the Demonic Eye Devil Tree of the Star Dou Great Forest, from the Myriad Demon King clan. Although this Demonic Eye Devil Tree has been dead for tens of thousands of years, and the Soul Power in the Soul Bone has been completely dissipated, the Demonic Eye Devil Tree is still a powerful existence in this Star Dou Great Forest. That Myriad Demon King can simultaneously control one-third of the plants in the entire Star Dou Great Forest and process information transmitted back from tens of thousands of trees. Don't you think that's amazing?"
After saying that, the Auspicious Beast Wang Qiu'er went into Qian Chen's room to wait for Huo Yuhao's return.
After thinking for a while, Qian Chen finally took the Head Soul Bone of the Demonic Eye Devil Tree and returned to his and Zhang Lexuan's room.
Qian Chen pondered for several days. If he gave up on a 400,000-year-old Head Soul Bone, he might never find Ferocious Beast's Head Soul Bone again. Moreover, he had received a verbal guarantee from the Auspicious Beast. Qian Chen gritted his teeth and decided: Although it cannot increase Soul Power and requires his own Soul Power to activate, as long as the Soul Bone Skill is powerful, it won't be a loss.
That evening, a barbecue feast was held on Sea God Island, and it was exceptionally lively. Huo Yuhao was in charge of grilling, and later, as the aroma spread, Xuan Zi and Bing Ling arrived with Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochеn. Bing Ling was in charge of shooting fish, Ma Xiaotao was in charge of starting the fire, and the others were in charge of eating.
However, neither Qian Chen nor Zhang Lexuan attended this barbecue party. Zhang Lexuan looked at Qian Chen, who was holding Soul Bone in one hand, and asked, " Qian Chen, are you really sure you want to absorb this Head Soul Bone?"
"Yes, Wang Qiu'er said that this is the Head Soul Bone of a Demonic Eye Devil Tree with a cultivation level of 400,000 years. If we give it up, I may not be able to find a more powerful Head Soul Bone with a cultivation level of over 100,000 years in the future," Qian Chen explained.
Zhang Lexuan did not mention any other drawbacks of this Soul Bone, such as the complete loss of Soul Power, which would not only fail to increase cultivation but also require her own Soul Power to replenish and activate it.
Zhang Lexuan stepped forward, took Qian Chen's hand, and said, "Alright, since you've decided to do this, I'll support you. Begin absorbing; I'll protect you."
"Hmm." After Qian Chen finished speaking, he placed the dull, Soul Power Soul Bone on his forehead and began to fuse with it.
Everyone enjoyed the barbecue feast on Sea God Island and didn't leave until very late.
Meanwhile, Qian Chen was still fusing the Soul Bone in his room with Zhang Lexuan. Several hours passed, and the Soul Bone finally fused successfully. Unfortunately, the Soul Bone had no Soul Power. Qian Chen called upon his Soul Power again and entered the Soul Bone. The next moment, the Soul Bone, like a huge abyss, began to devour Qian Chen's Soul Power.
Zhang Lexuan, who had been guarding Qian Chen's side, suddenly stood up. She could feel Qian Chen's aura declining. Originally level 94, Qian Chen's Soul Power had been plummeting, dropping to Level 93, and it wasn't enough; it was still declining.
This ancient Soul Bone eventually absorbed Qian Chen's Soul Power, bringing him down to the early stage of Level 93, before gradually stopping. It had just absorbed almost all of the Soul Power increase that Qian Chen had gained from absorbing the 400,000-year-old Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, Ice Empress.
Unfortunately, this Soul Bone has already been fused into Qian Chen's body; otherwise, Zhang Lexuan would definitely be able to see that it has become crystal clear, like a precious jade.
Qian Chen finally slowly opened his eyes. Zhang Lexuan rushed to Qian Chen's side and asked anxiously, " Qian Chen, how are you? I can feel that your aura has dropped drastically; your Soul Power has decreased to at least Level 93!"
Seeing Zhang Lexuan's anxious expression, Qian Chen gently stroked her head and joked, " Lexuan, it's alright. This Soul Bone is too ancient. I had to use my own Soul Power to fill it and activate it, so my Soul Power Level has decreased."
Seeing Qian Chen's smile, Qian Chen Zhang Lexuan knew he was alright. She quickly asked, "So, what benefits and Soul Skill has this activated Soul Bone brought you?"
"First, it enhanced my Divine Power. Then it granted me two Soul Bone Skill. One is called Spiritual Web, a powerful skill similar to a domain. Within a kilometer radius, I can establish a mental connection network with one or more people I select. Within this mental network, I can transmit a signal, which all those I select can receive. In turn, the person I select can transmit their own thoughts, which others, including myself, can also receive."
"So powerful!" Zhang Lexuan exclaimed.
"Not bad. Lexuan, look." Then Qian Chen activated the Spiritual Web, connecting himself and Zhang Lexuan out of thin air, and sent a blueprint for making a Soul Tool into the Spiritual Web.
"This is... a blueprint for a Soul Tool! Amazing. Qian Chen, what's the other Soul Bone Skill?" Zhang Lexuan asked impatiently.