Return to the Sect
Kneeling beside the unconscious Giant Ape, Ning Rongrong held the short sword and hesitated, unsure of where to strike.
Seeing this, Chen Xin continued to encourage her. "Rongrong, don't be afraid. Aim for its throat. For most soul beasts, that's a fatal spot."
Encouraged by his words, Ning Rongrong finally steeled herself. She couldn't delay any longer. Gripping the short sword tightly, she closed her eyes, turned her head slightly, and thrust the sword downward.
The short sword was sharp enough to pierce the Giant Ape's throat effortlessly. Even in its unconscious state, the Giant Ape let out a pained whimper before quickly losing its breath.
Milky white energy flowed out of its body and condensed into a bright yellow soul ring above its corpse.
At this moment, Ning Rongrong turned back and saw the soul ring. Her delicate face lit up with joy.
Seeing this, Chen Xin didn't hesitate to praise her.
"Rongrong, your courage just now was commendable. Now, prepare to absorb this soul ring."
Ning Rongrong nodded, her eyes filled with delight. She responded.
"Okay, Grandpa Sword!"
With that, she sat down in front of the Giant Ape's corpse, not minding that her clean dress was getting dusty. She then summoned her martial soul, and a seven-story, rainbow-colored glazed pagoda appeared in her hands.
As she summoned her martial soul, the soul ring was drawn to it. It floated over and settled onto the glazed pagoda, quickly shrinking and merging into it.
The process of absorbing the soul ring had officially begun. This Giant Ape was over 300 years old, and even ordinary soul masters or grandmasters would struggle to subdue it. The energy it contained was naturally immense.
Although Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was a top-tier martial soul, as a support-type martial soul, it didn't enhance her body as much as a battle-type martial soul would.
Absorbing such a vast amount of energy would undoubtedly be challenging, but with her talent, there was no risk of her life being in danger.
While Ning Rongrong absorbed the soul ring, Chen Xin and Chen Yuan waited quietly beside her. By the time the sky began to darken, Ning Rongrong had finally succeeded in absorbing the soul ring.
When she regained consciousness, she immediately shared her excitement with Chen Xin and Chen Yuan. "Grandpa Sword, Brother Chen Yuan, I've successfully absorbed the soul ring! The skill I gained is exactly as Grandpa Sword said—a 20% strength amplification. I can apply it to one person or multiple people, but the more people I target, the greater the soul power consumption."
Hearing this, Chen Xin nodded with a smile.
"This is just the beginning. The true potential of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda will only become apparent as you absorb more soul rings. The base amplification is 10%, and with each additional soul ring, the overall amplification effect increases by another 10%. When you become as strong as your father, all your amplifications will reach a staggering 80%."
Ning Rongrong was well aware of the unique traits of her martial soul. Knowing just how powerful it was, she felt a deep sense of pride. She lifted her little chin, beaming with satisfaction—after all, she was only six years old.
Listening to their conversation, Chen Yuan also showed a look of amazement, though inwardly he thought.
'80% isn't the limit. It's possible to reach 90%, or even 100%. To achieve 90% or 100%, you'd need immortal herbs to evolve your martial soul. And to surpass 100%, you'd have to become a true god. But that Nine-Colored Goddess—does she really have to be tied to the God of Food?'
At this moment, Chen Xin glanced at Chen Yuan and then at Ning Rongrong before saying.
"We've been lucky. In just one day, we've hunted soul beasts for both of you. It's getting late, so there's no need to stay in the Soul Hunting Forest overnight. Let's return to the sect."
Chen Yuan replied calmly.
"Understood, Master."
Ning Rongrong patted the dust off her dress and said eagerly. "Then let's hurry, Grandpa Sword! It's dark here, and the forest keeps making scary noises. Plus, I'm hungry!"
With Ning Rongrong's words, Chen Xin took the two of them and soared into the sky, not wanting to stay in the Soul Hunting Forest a moment longer. Under the faint starlight, a streak of sword light swiftly disappeared into the distance.
With the speed of a Titled Douluo, they returned to the sect in no time. The first thing Chen Xin did was instruct the kitchen to prepare a hot meal.
At the same time, Chen Xin brought the two children before Ning Fengzhi and briefly recounted the day's events, including the soul beasts they had hunted and the first soul skills the children had obtained.
Ning Fengzhi was somewhat surprised that Chen Xin had managed to select and hunt soul beasts for both children in a single day. However, he was very satisfied with the first soul rings they had obtained.
There was only one thing left to confirm. Ning Fengzhi raised his hand, and a glowing crystal ball used to test soul power appeared in his palm. He said. "Rongrong, Chen Yuan, since you didn't absorb ten-year soul rings, your soul power shouldn't have just broken through to level eleven. Come and test your soul power."
Ning Rongrong glanced at Chen Yuan. Although she had only absorbed a 300-year soul ring, she had still endured hardship to do so. She was eager to know her current soul power level and stepped forward first.
"Dad, I'll go first!"
With that, she placed her hand on the crystal ball. Moments later, the ball emitted a glow. Based on the intensity of the light, her soul power was approximately level twelve.
Seeing this, Ning Rongrong jumped up and down with joy, exclaiming.
"I've reached level twelve soul power!"
Her excitement brought smiles to everyone present.
Ning Fengzhi gently patted her head, his eyes filled with warmth, and said softly. "Reaching level twelve soul power is indeed something to celebrate, but don't slack off in your cultivation. Chen Yuan, it's your turn."
Hearing his name, Chen Yuan stepped forward, while Ning Rongrong moved aside, watching him curiously.
Chen Yuan placed his hand on the crystal ball, and soon it glowed again. Compared to Ning Rongrong, the light was slightly brighter but not by much. His soul power was also level twelve.
"Brother Chen Yuan is the same as me!"
Ning Rongrong was thrilled, feeling that she hadn't fallen behind Chen Yuan.
Chen Yuan, however, didn't mind at all. He smiled and withdrew his hand, thinking to himself.
'For my first soul ring, I didn't have much time to prepare. A 400-year-old Saber-Toothed Beast's soul ring was indeed my absorption limit. But for my second soul ring, perhaps I can strive to absorb a higher-year soul ring. There's risk involved, but the rewards are immense. Without taking risks, how can I become a god?'
At this moment, Ning Fengzhi patted Chen Yuan's shoulder, his expression warm and encouraging. He said with a smile. "Chen Yuan, you've always been diligent in your cultivation. Keep up the good work. I look forward to seeing you become another pillar of our Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, following in the footsteps of Uncle Sword and Uncle Bone."
Chen Yuan "enthusiastically" responded.
"Sect Leader, I will work hard!"
(End of Chapter)
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