7. Limits

The Left and Right Fighting Technique originates from Jin Yong's martial arts novels, where masters can execute different moves with each hand simultaneously.

Upon realizing this, Quan Yi immediately thought of applying it himself.

Currently, he could only perform the most basic of tasks using this technique, but this was all thanks to his Martial Soul.

"You should have already felt it," Quan Yue began explaining. "This is the unique characteristic of our family's Martial Soul. While it may not be superior in attack or defense, it possesses its own distinctive advantage."

"You should also be aware of another Martial Soul from our Quan Family—the White Gloves. Our Black Iron Gauntlet is a mutation of that very Martial Soul."

"The White Gloves Martial Soul is classified as a weapon-type Martial Soul, but it falls under the support category. It has no offensive or defensive power."

"However, it grants its wielder dexterity and ingenuity, which is why our Quan Family excels in crafting intricate handicrafts. In fact, this ability is one of the pillars of our family's business."

"Although your Martial Soul has undergone a mutation, it has retained this advantage."

Quan Yue paused, locking eyes with Quan Yi before continuing in a solemn tone, "But this ability isn't just for craftsmanship. Its true value lies in combat. To put it simply, it grants you an extra hand and an extra mind. That is why we later named this ability—Distraction."

Quan Yi immediately grasped the significance. Normally, people favor their dominant hand in battle, while their non-dominant hand remains weaker. However, with Distraction, both hands could achieve equal proficiency.

Not only that, but each hand could also execute entirely different moves simultaneously. Facing an opponent who had mastered Distraction was like fighting two people at once.

He hadn't expected such a profound ability to come solely from his Martial Soul. The world of Martial Souls was even deeper than he had imagined.

Quan Yue knew Quan Yi would truly understand this only through training. However, he brought it up now to ensure that Quan Yi comprehended the nature of his Martial Soul on a deeper level.

Only by understanding one's own Martial Soul could one choose the most suitable Spirit Ring.

This was precisely why they had gathered in the basement—to thoroughly study Quan Yi's Martial Soul. Many Soul Masters failed to do this, resulting in conflicts between their Spirit Rings and their Martial Soul's attributes. This lack of understanding often led to wasted potential.

This was where Soul Master families held an advantage. With each generation accumulating knowledge and experience, the next could inherit it and grow more efficiently.

In the case of the Black Iron Gauntlet, even though it had only been passed down for three generations, the knowledge accumulated was already immense. From its characteristics and fighting styles to the most suitable Spirit Rings, the Quan Family had a wealth of information.

Talent was important, but the transmission of knowledge and experience was just as crucial.

And now, this was where the family's strength would shine. The combined experiences of Quan Yue and Su Ling'er in their respective fields would serve as nourishment for Quan Yi, allowing him to thrive.

"Xiao Yi, have you thought of a name for your Martial Soul?" Su Ling'er asked.

"Yes," Quan Yi nodded. "I'll call it the Sun Gauntlet."

The name was straightforward, combining elements from both the Fiery Sun Lion and the Black Iron Gauntlet, representing the Martial Souls he had inherited.

"That's a good name," Quan Yue affirmed. Then, turning to Quan Yi, he said, "Now that you've chosen a name, it's time for you to decide your path forward."

As Soul Masters grow, their development is influenced by their Martial Soul's characteristics, their Spirit Ring abilities, and other factors.

Some specialize in attack, others in support, and some in control. Much like professions in ordinary society, this classification naturally forms as the Soul Master world evolves.

After careful consideration, Quan Yi quickly reached a decision.

"I choose the Power Attack System," he declared with certainty.

With such a powerful Martial Soul and both his parents being attack-type Soul Masters, failing to make this choice would mean all his years of learning had been in vain.

Now that his development path was determined, selecting his first Spirit Ring became a matter of utmost importance.

Given Quan Yi's exceptional talent, he couldn't just add any Spirit Ring at random. His first Spirit Ring needed to meet several key conditions:

Fire Attribute: To maximize the power of the Sun Gauntlet, a top-tier fire-element Martial Soul.

Attack-Type Soul Skill: As an Power Attack System Soul Master, his skill must enhance his offensive capabilities—support-type skills were out of the question.

At this moment, both Quan Yue and Su Ling'er were struggling to decide on the ideal Spirit Ring. Even Quan Yue, with his years of experience, had no clear answer. Wanting to hear Quan Yi's thoughts first, he asked:

"Xiao Yi, have you thought about what kind of Spirit Ring you want for your first?"

Quan Yi lowered his head in thought for a brief moment. But soon, determination flashed in his eyes as he looked straight at Quan Yue and responded firmly:

"Father, I've researched extensively about first Spirit Rings, and I believe the best fit for me would be a Soul Beast that possesses both fire and strength attributes. Moreover, the older the Soul Beast, the better!"

Over the past four years, Quan Yi had been gathering knowledge about Soul Beasts and contemplating the best choice for his Spirit Rings.

Most Soul Masters focused solely on choosing Spirit Skills that complemented their abilities. However, Quan Yi took things a step further—he often pondered the nature of Spirit Rings themselves.

A Spirit Ring was a condensation of a Soul Beast's life force, formed upon its death. Only those who personally hunted the Soul Beast could absorb its Spirit Ring.

A Spirit Ring had three main functions:

Granting a Soul Skill.

Enhancing the Martial Soul.

Boosting physical attributes.

Most people fixated on the first two aspects, but Quan Yi focused more on the third.

Stronger physical attributes meant a greater tolerance for Soul Power. If he absorbed older, high-quality Spirit Rings from the very beginning, would it significantly enhance his physical endurance?

If so, his body would adapt faster, allowing him to withstand even stronger Spirit Rings in the future—creating a positive cycle of growth.

Thus, the past four years of relentless physical training weren't solely to awaken his innate Soul Power.

He had also been preparing his body to withstand the highest possible Spirit Ring age.

According to the records of Douluo Continent, the absolute limit of a first Spirit Ring was 420 years—a barrier no one had ever surpassed.

This so-called limit had stood unchallenged, an invisible red line preventing Soul Masters from pushing further.

But Quan Yi scoffed at this so-called boundary.

Over the past four years, he had shattered his body's limits time and time again.

To him, limits were nothing more than self-imposed restrictions.

After carefully analyzing his own strengths, he realized he far exceeded the Soul Master from the historical records.

His physical fitness was exceptional. His Martial Soul was one of the strongest. He possessed innate full Soul Power. His fire attribute granted him natural resistance to fire-based Soul Beasts.

With such overwhelming advantages, he was confident he could absorb a Spirit Ring far beyond the so-called "limit."

He refused to waste his precious first Spirit Ring slot on something ordinary.

Taking a deep breath, Quan Yi clenched his fists, his Sun Gauntlets glowing with a deeper crimson hue as he declared:

"I want to absorb a Spirit Ring that is over 500 years old!"

At that moment, flames seemed to flicker in Quan Yi's eyes, and the radiant patterns on his Sun Gauntlets shone even brighter, as though responding to his determination.