CHAPTER 82: The Power of the 100,000-Year Soul Ring

Chapter 82: "The Power of the 100,000-Year Soul Ring"

At Bingdi's strong request, Xiao Qiang lent his body.

Later, in Xiao Qiang's room at Xinghuang Hotel.

When Xuedi left Xiao Qiang's storage soul guide, she saw Bingdi who had borrowed his body from Xiao Qiang.

"What's the matter? Bingdi."

Bingdi was silent for a long time, mustering up the courage before speaking. "Xuedi, what do you think of the massage technique you saw today?"

"I don't know, why are you asking this?"

"Why don't we try it? I'll be the one below." Bingdi said with courage. She liked Xuedi, but with the example of the Titan Snow Demon Ape in front of her, she really didn't dare to confess directly. However, after witnessing another form of connection, she was intrigued.

After thinking for a long time, Bingdi felt that it wasn't entirely unacceptable, so she borrowed Xiao Qiang's body.

Xuedi glanced at Xiao Qiang's body and then thought about the consciousness inside it at that moment. After a brief moment of contemplation, she nodded.

...

"My soul power seems to have increased slightly. It seems that reaching level 50 before the finals should be achievable."

The next morning, Xiao Qiang regained control of his body. He popped a small piece of Wanzai Xuanbingsui into his mouth, chewing it thoughtfully. After sensing the soul power in his body, Xiao Qiang was shocked to find that it was much stronger than before. Only a few days had passed since he reached level 49, and now his soul power was nearly on the verge of breaking through to level 50.

"What's going on?" Xiao Qiang checked for any remaining drug effects in his body and then inspected the Wanzai Xuanbingsui. To his surprise, there was no sign of reduction.

"Ice Emperor, how did you do this? The soul power increase I experienced last night is equivalent to my two and a half months of hard training—or three months of procrastination."

"This emperor naturally has his own methods. How could you, a mere Soul Sect, understand them?"

"That's true," Xiao Qiang nodded. Considering both training time and soul power level, he was indeed far behind the Ice Emperor. That's why he had always wanted to find a way to have Tian Meng lead the way. Compared to his own slow and steady efforts, it was far faster and more stable to let the max-level boss take charge.

"It doesn't matter if I step into a pit when I'm strong enough, but stepping into one when I'm not could be fatal. Also, if the pit of a Soul Sect were placed at the Titled Douluo level, would it even be a pit anymore? So, not suffering unnecessary hardships and avoiding avoidable mistakes has become my survival strategy."

"Then please do it as many times as possible in the future, Bingdi. If you need health, just let me know."

"Ben, this emperor knows."

After a simple breakfast, Xiao Qiang met up with the other members of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

Ma Rulong stood at the front, speaking with the team about the opponents they were about to face. "This time we are facing the Qianling High-Level Soul Master Academy. It's a renowned academy in the Douling Empire, ranking in the top three. While their strength is not overwhelming, it's because of their relatively weaker power that we must win impressively, so we…"

"Wait a minute, Brother Ma. You mean the Qianling High-Level Soul Master Academy? Do they have the ice and fire dual-control Thousand Strike Spear?" As Ma Rulong was about to continue his strategy briefing, Xiao Qiang interrupted. He knew this academy—because it appeared in the peerless Tang Sect storyline.

It was supposed to be Shrek's opponent, but due to the butterfly effect, it had now become the opponent of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

"Do you know anything about them?" Ma Rulong asked.

"I think I do. Since it's them, Brother Ma, I can handle this battle by myself. You all stay back and watch," Xiao Qiang said confidently.

Ma Rulong frowned. "You alone? You're only a Soul Sect now, right? Even though they aren't the strongest, their team has a Soul King leading them and a group of Soul Sect members."

"Don't worry. Just leave it to me, and I'll show them my 100,000-year soul ring," Xiao Qiang replied, his tone full of certainty.

Ma Rulong paused, thinking carefully before nodding. "As long as you're sure, that's fine. But don't push yourself too hard."

Soon, the competition between the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy and the Qianling High-Level Soul Master Academy began. With the unveiling of Xiao Qiang's 100,000-year soul ring, the audience was packed, eager to see whether Xiao Qiang's claim was true.

Even Shrek's Xuan Lao, munching on a chicken leg in the Shrek spectator seats, was keeping an eye on Xiao Qiang. He was hoping to find evidence that Xiao Qiang's 100,000-year soul ring was a fake, to disprove the rumors and protect his own reputation.

"Xuan Lao, you must remain calm this time," Zhang Lexuan advised, watching the proceedings closely.

"Do I need you to tell me when to calm down? Don't I know how to stay calm? Humph, the kid from the Sun Moon Empire has only been arrogant for a few days. When Yan Shaozhe arrives, I'll expose that fake 100,000-year soul ring of his."

Zhang Lexuan wanted to say something but decided against it. If possible, she wished she didn't have to work with Master Xuan at all.

The referee announced the start of the match, and while Qianling Academy stood on guard, Ma Rulong and the rest of the team held their positions. Xiao Qiang walked forward alone, ready to face his opponents.

Although he was alone, when the two yellow, one purple, two black, and one red soul rings were released, the entire Qianling Academy froze in fear.

"Calm down! There's no way he has a 100,000-year soul ring!"

Shen Ce, the captain of Qianling Academy, shouted, and with that, two yellow and three purple soul rings appeared. The final purple soul ring activated, and with the power of Fei Yuyan's fire ability, he launched the Thousand Strike Spear toward Xiao Qiang, aiming for his strongest attack.

In response to the powerful attack, Xiao Qiang merely raised his hand and caught the spear's tip with ease. The fire surrounding it was extinguished instantly, and the captain's martial soul was rendered motionless in Xiao Qiang's grasp.

"Impossible! This can't be happening! Even if you're a Soul Emperor, my strongest attack shouldn't be so easily caught!" Shen Ce exclaimed, disbelief in his voice.

Without saying a word, Xiao Qiang tightened his grip, the power from the Ice Emperor Scorpion's palm bone augmenting his strength. The captain's martial soul was on the brink of breaking, and with a single squeeze, Shen Ce quickly withdrew it, kneeling on the ground in fear, his fighting spirit shattered.

With their captain defeated, the rest of the team was not far behind. The entire Qianling Academy was on the verge of collapse.

Seeing their imminent defeat, An Lengye, who was in charge of ice control, gritted her teeth and activated her fourth soul skill, the Frost Tornado. At the same time, she combined her head skull's power to enhance the tornado, attempting a last-ditch effort.

Xiao Qiang stood still, watching as the Frost Tornado roared toward him. With the added bonus of the soul bone and wind characteristics, it was a powerful attack that rivaled the strength of a Soul King. However, An Lengye was only a Soul Master, and her control would soon falter as the power of the attack grew.

But it wasn't enough for Xiao Qiang…

Slowly, Xiao Qiang extended his hand and spoke six words.

"Kuangfeng, surrender to me!"

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