Chapter 48

Feng Xiao Tian had not never considered first cultivating soul power and then later perfecting his self-created soul skill, but he is also a young man; being able to create a soul skill at such a young age, just that title alone let him enjoy it for several years.

Moreover, he also fears that if he now gives up cultivating his self-created soul skill, will he still be able to have that mindset and idea later?

However, because he was easily defeated by Gu Xuan, and after hearing Gu Xuan say those words, Feng Xiao Tian's previous thoughts began to waver again for a moment.

It would be fine if it were someone else, but Gu Xuan is only level thirty-three; she, a level forty quasi Soul Ancestor, was defeated by a level thirty-three little Soul Elder, and moreover she was defeated head-on by his self-created soul skill.

At this point, Feng Xiao Tian had to consider whether to continue perfecting his self-created soul skill or first cultivate soul power.

As Gu Xuan said, his self-created soul skill still has many shortcomings now, but if he waits until his soul power level rises, then at that time he could overcome all methods with a single force and completely ignore the problems Gu Xuan raised.

Gu Xuan saw Feng Xiao Tian still struggling inside, and said again: 'Remind you of one thing, a Soul Master's most important thing is always soul power; you being able to create a soul skill at this age is indeed extraordinary talent, but if your soul power level doesn't go up it's all for naught; no matter how great your self-created soul skill is, can you, with forty-one level soul power, fight a Soul King?'

Moreover, if you had focused on cultivating soul power from the start, you wouldn't be only level forty now, would you?

Upon hearing this, Feng Xiao Tian felt as if waking from a dream; yes, if he hadn't wasted time perfecting his self-created soul skill, with his cultivation speed he would now at least be a high-level Soul Ancestor, even if not yet a Soul King.

His self-created soul skill is indeed good, but he also lacks confidence that at level forty-one he could defeat a high-level Soul Ancestor relying on that self-created soul skill.

This is the gap; before soul power level reaches the later stage, some early-stage genius Soul Masters can indeed fight above their level, like Gu Xuan, a monster, who defeated him with only thirty-three level soul power.

But as Soul Masters progress to later stages, soul power level becomes increasingly important; many Soul Masters have extraordinary talent in youth and can fight above their level, yet in the later stage aren't they all the same?

Thinking thus, Feng Xiao Tian glanced at Gu Xuan again; this guy could defeat her with only thirty-three level soul power, so it couldn't be just empty talk—he must have real ability.

What Gu Xuan said is correct; all techniques are illusory before strength, and only when strength rises does one have the right to talk about other things.

At this moment Feng Xiao Tian also understood; he stood up and bowed to Gu Xuan: 'Gu Xuan, I will consider your words carefully, and after the Continental High-Level Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament ends I will give you an answer.'

Gu Xuan helped him up and said seriously: 'Your future is promising; rather than letting you walk a dark path alone, I'd rather give you a hint—keep going, young man!'

Feng Xiao Tian smiled upon hearing that; if anyone else said that he would surely think them a fool, but Gu Xuan is different—this guy is a monster.

'I understand, I will not abandon my self-created soul skill; I will remember the two shortcomings you mentioned. Of course, the most important thing now is to raise soul power; three years later at the Continental High-Level Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament I will give you a surprise.' Feng Xiao Tian replied very seriously.

'Thank you; if there's anything you need in the future, Feng Xiao Tian will not shirk.' Feng Xiao Tian said, then turned and left.

Gu Xuan watched his departing back, smiled faintly, and said: 'I'll be waiting for the day you challenge me.'

Upon hearing that, Feng Xiao Tian staggered slightly, holding back a retort, after all he is indeed not Gu Xuan's opponent now.

After Feng Xiao Tian left, Gu Xuan sat down again; he does not fear Feng Xiao Tian's future hard training, because he is confident he can surpass Feng Xiao Tian. On the contrary, Gu Xuan also needs some geniuses who can contend with him to accompany his growth; this is also one of the reasons Gu Xuan could enlighten Feng Xiao Tian.

Moreover, Gu Xuan is only twelve years old; his future is destined to be even more brilliant.

Not long after Feng Xiao Tian left, Du Gu Yan and Ye Lingling returned together; Du Gu Yan had just finished a solo Soul Battle, consuming considerable soul power.

Although Du Gu Yan is already level thirty-eight, her opponent is not weak either—a level thirty-nine agility-attack Soul Elder, whose martial soul is also a snake-type martial soul, the Black-striped Snake, possessing extremely swift speed and decent poison resistance.

Because the opponent's soul power is one level higher than hers and also has decent poison resistance, even though Du Gu Yan won this battle, it was not an easy victory.

This is also because Gu Xuan specially trained her close-combat ability over the past month; otherwise, the outcome of this Soul Battle would truly be uncertain.

'Sister Yan, congratulations on nine consecutive wins!' Gu Xuan effortlessly took Du Gu Yan from Ye Lingling's shoulder and said softly.

Du Gu Yan transferred her weight to Gu Xuan, gave him a glance, and replied: 'What congratulations? If it weren't for your training this month, I would have fallen this time.'

Gu Xuan helped her to the sofa, tidied her somewhat messy forehead hair, and said: 'Then how will you thank me?'

Du Gu Yan, upon hearing that, pushed Gu Xuan's hand away; after all Ye Lingling is still here, she and Gu Xuan have gone beyond ordinary friends, occasionally having ambiguous gestures, but that doesn't mean she won't be shy.

'Thanks? Is one kick enough?' Du Gu Yan said, lifting her jade foot and kicking Gu Xuan.

When Du Gu Yan's martial soul manifests, her pair of jade feet turn into a snake tail; therefore during Soul Battles she usually doesn't wear shoes, and her crystal-clear little feet stepping on the base of Gu Xuan's thigh gave him a slight thrill.

If Ye Lingling weren't here, he would surely have reached up to play with it—this leg, this little foot, simply leg-play-year!

Du Gu Yan retracted her fair, tender little foot; Gu Xuan also poured her a cup of water and said: 'Rest well first, I still have a Soul Battle.'

Then Gu Xuan stood up and said to Ye Lingling: 'Lingling, let's go, our team Soul Battle is about to start.'

On the way back, Gu Xuan had already signed up again for the doubles Soul Battle; the next match is him and Ye Lingling.

Ye Lingling nodded, secretly glanced at Du Gu Yan, saw that Du Gu Yan had nothing unusual, then followed Gu Xuan out of the resting room.

Undoubtedly, Gu Xuan won this doubles Soul Battle as well, bringing his doubles Soul Battle streak to twenty-seven consecutive wins; if he wins the team Soul Battle tonight, then he will have a full twenty-seven consecutive wins.

If he keeps this up, in less than half a month he will be able to become the owner of the Golden Soul Battle badge.

PS: Typos will be corrected later.

(End of chapter)