Chapter 49

At Qin Feng's feet, a dark shadow began to rise slowly, exuding an aura of ancient and terrifying power. Dai Mubai, seeing the black sheen emerging beneath the purple soul ring, instinctively took a step back.

"Ten thousand... ten thousand years soul ring!!" Dai Mubai gasped in shock, his spine tingling with a cold fear. The first soul ring was already a millennium old, and now the second one was as well as black!

The realization that such a young generation in the Heavendou Empire possessed such power filled Dai Mubai with an overwhelming dread. He felt as though he could barely breathe. For the first time, he experienced genuine trepidation towards a peer.

"The power of the Titan."

The hammer in Qin Feng's hand expanded dramatically, growing several times in size. Behind him, a massive golden-haired Titan phantom materialized. This was the culmination of Qin Feng's efforts and all his preparations.

He had not intended to reveal his full strength, but the situation demanded it. Originally, he aimed to acquire a thousand-year soul ring, but his system, which had seemed dormant, had different plans. When he was at the nineteenth level, the system had assigned him a new mission: to obtain a ten-thousand-year soul ring.

It was then that he fully grasped the nature of the system. Unlike the thrilling systems often depicted in novels, this one was mundane and routine, assigning tasks only when it deemed necessary. It was far from exciting, and failing to complete a task would only result in minor reductions in his own abilities, rather than any catastrophic consequences.

When Qin Feng mentioned that his second soul ring was about to be a ten-thousand-year one, Master had reacted with disbelief. He had jumped from his bed, staring at Qin Feng as if he was mad. That day, Master's voice had echoed through the attic, his fervent pleas and years of theoretical knowledge pouring out as he implored Qin Feng not to attempt the seemingly impossible.

Of course, if Qin Feng had been deterred by Master's objections, he wouldn't be the same Qin Feng. Undeterred, he and Tang San ventured into the Soul Hunting Forest, turning the entire forest upside down in their quest. They eventually located the Golden Mao Titan, the forest's reigning king.

The two of them employed various poisons and laid traps around the Titans' habitat, spending a full month in the forest. Their efforts brought the Golden Mao Titan to the brink of defeat. During that battle, Qin Feng expended an enormous amount of resources, using thousands of gold coins to fund high-precision hidden weapons, including specialized dragon-beard needles.

As the wealthiest person in Notting City, Qin Feng had the means to acquire such rare resources. Their preparation was meticulous, and the battle itself was protracted and fierce, leaving the forest in ruins. The confrontation was so intense that the Spirit Hall enforcers nearly captured them. Fortunately, Qin Feng possessed a token from the Spirit Hall that allowed them to escape, as the enforcers could not believe that two children could create such chaos.

Thus, Qin Feng managed to secure his second soul ring. During the absorption process, he discovered that the black bugs were no match for his determination. Even if the soul ring were ten thousand years old—or even a hundred thousand years—the insects would not have been in a problem. The effectiveness of his techniques made the process seem almost effortless.

I remember the sunset on the day they returned to Notting Junior Soulmaster Academy. Master, frantic and disheveled, rushed to their dormitory, questioning them about their whereabouts for the entire month. During this time, Master had been consumed with worry, hardly eating or sleeping, and running back and forth between the attic and their dormitory as if he had lost his mind.

When Qin Feng and Tang San were finally brought to the attic, Master scolded them harshly. However, when Qin Feng revealed the ten-thousand-year soul ring, Master fell into a deep state of shock. Qin Feng vividly recalled that Master, who had lost several pounds over the course of the month, had shed even more weight in the following month.

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In this battle, Qin Feng was using Titan's power for the second time. The heavy hammer struck with immense force, creating a blinding flash of sparks. The explosive impact shattered the front of the Rose Hotel. Dai Mubai's White Tiger Vajra Transformation was completely overwhelmed by Qin Feng's assault, leaving him no time to react.

Dai Mubai's White Tiger Vajra Transformation was completely shattered by Qin Feng's attack, leaving him unable to react in time. After the battle, Qin Feng absorbed both the black soul ring and the purple soul ring, then approached Dai Mubai.

"Looks like I was a bit too forceful. I hope you're not too upset, Dai Shao," Qin Feng said, extending his hand with a smile.

Dai Mubai, though visibly bruised, placed his hand in Qin Feng's and allowed himself to be helped up. They were not enemies to the death; their paths would cross again, and there was no need to harbor ill will.

"Money is a trivial matter, but you are truly impressive. You're the strongest soul master I've ever encountered!" Dai Mubai admitted, genuinely acknowledging Qin Feng's prowess.

His defeat was indeed convincing, and he had never been as infuriated as he was today.

"Thank you for the compliment. I'm sure we'll meet again soon," Qin Feng responded with a slight smile, regarding Dai Mubai with a newfound respect.

"Oh? Are you planning to apply to Shrek Academy?" Dai Mubai asked. Earlier, he had overheard Tang San and Xiao Wu discussing Shrek Academy, assuming that they were this year's new students. At the time, Qin Feng had merely smiled, leading Dai Mubai to think he was just a companion.

"Me? Perhaps. It's not set in stone," Qin Feng replied with a mysterious smile.

"Hmph! Let's see if you can still be so confident after being defeated by Brother Feng!" Xiao Wu and Tang San, who had been watching silently, finally approached. The scene of devastation around them spoke volumes about the ferocity of the battle. The ceiling above them had been completely obliterated.

"This year's new students are truly something else. If you need anything from Shrek Academy in the future, feel free to contact me," Dai Mubai said, adjusting his sleeves before heading towards the exit. His twin attendants, resembling frightened birds, clung to his arms.

"That was... incredibly intense, Brother Feng," Xiao Wu remarked, taking in the scene. The Rose Hotel's front lobby had been reduced to rubble, with the once-decorative red roses now strewn across the floor. The ceiling, which had been intact, was now open to the sky, leaving the Rose Hotel more like a no-rose hotel.

Half of the hotel had been destroyed. Even if they had the money, such damage was overwhelming.

"Uh, how do we compensate for all this..." Tang San asked the service staff, feeling awkward about the situation.