Chapter 25: Contributing a Self-Created Spirit Skill

Given Bone Douluo's strength, an ordinary Great Soul Master probably can't even get close to him; even combat soul skills would have no effect on his tough defense, yet Yang Xiong's Self-Created Spirit Skill actually managed to approach him and cause his body to tremble a bit, which shows the power of this Self-Created Spirit Skill.

Ning Fengzhi's expression turned extremely solemn, and even the expressionless Sword Douluo showed a hint of surprise.

"Gu Shu, how is this Self-Created Spirit Skill? How powerful is it?"

Bone Douluo slightly nodded: "The power is quite good, probably stronger than an ordinary Thousand-Year Soul Technique, but Yang Xiong's soul power is really too weak, so he can likely only barely execute it."

After speaking, Bone Douluo directly took out an object from his body, three meters wide and two meters long, resembling a tree trunk; Yang Xiong instantly recognized it as iron cedar wood, one of the hardest types of trees.

"Yang Xiong, use that move again on this iron cedar wood, and I'll observe carefully again."

Yang Xiong did not hesitate, again gathering a Spiral Sphere and striking the iron cedar wood; the surface instantly developed a half‑meter long gaping hole, and beyond that opening the backside was completely pulverized, countless wood chips flew rapidly throughout the room, showing that this Spiral Sphere's power was indeed extremely strong.

Bone Douluo let out a cold snort, and all the flying wood chips were instantly pressed to the ground, then swiftly gathered away as if they had never appeared.

Ning Fengzhi and the others only then noticed the large cavity on the iron cedar wood; the front of the wood had a half‑meter hole, and at its center a small opening, behind which the iron cedar wood was completely shattered, clearly indicating that this move's power was stronger than they had imagined.

Ning Fengzhi looked very solemnly at Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo: "Jian Shu, Gu Shu, what do you think?"

Sword Douluo, rarely, nodded: "If this Self-Created Spirit Skill could be used by the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda Soul Grandmaster, it would certainly be the greatest discovery in Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's history, and could even compensate for our Sect's shortcomings."

The biggest problem of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect is that the Sect Leader has no offensive power, not even self‑defense, so every outing requires Title Douluo to accompany, and even in battle they must protect Ning Fengzhi up close, which severely limits the two Title Douluo's ability to exert their strength.

In the original work, the Spirit Hall dispatched four Title Douluo together with ten thousand Soul Grandmasters to attack the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect; in fact, given Ning Fengzhi's and the Sword‑Bone Douluo's strength, they would not fear the four Title Douluo at all, but the relentless attacks by the ten thousand Soul Grandmasters on Ning Fengzhi restricted Bone Douluo; if Ning Fengzhi had offensive and defensive abilities, the situation probably wouldn't be so dire.

This is also one of the reasons Yang Xiong resolved to offer the Spiral Sphere.

Ning Fengzhi seemed a bit excited: "Yang Xiong, I'll just call you Xiao Xiong, Xiao Xiong, can any Soul Grandmaster really cultivate this Self-Created Spirit Skill?"

Yang Xiong did not hesitate, directly taking out a stack of thick papers from his body, which recorded all the steps for cultivating the Spiral Sphere, even detailing the specific requirements for soul power and mental force.

Ning Fengzhi and the other two, looking at Yang Xiong's Spiral Sphere cultivation steps, all showed a hint of amazement; they hadn't expected a problem unsolved by countless generations of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect to be so easily resolved by Yang Xiong, and this Self-Created Spirit Skill seemed to have limitless potential, with its power increasing as Yang Xiong's soul power grows.

Ning Fengzhi, his face full of delight, said: "Xiao Xiong, does this contribution you made to the Sect require any reward? Whatever you propose, the Sect can arrange it."

Ning Fengzhi's words carried great weight; after all, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect is the richest Sect in the world, never lacking even the most precious soul bones.

Yang Xiong thought carefully before speaking: "Sect Leader, I think I've already completed development of the Spiral Sphere, but I consider it only a prototype; if elemental energy were infused into the Spiral Sphere, its power might be greater. However, my current Divided Mind Control has only reached the Five Apertures Scattered Heart stage; I wish to learn the final two layers of Divided Mind Control."

Ning Fengzhi's face showed a hint of smile: "Xiao Xiong, you are now an Inner Disciple of our Sect; Inner Disciples all have the right to learn Divided Mind Control. The Library Tower only contains five layers to prevent leakage; the final two layers must be transmitted orally, which is not a big requirement."

"You and Rong Rong are classmates and get along well; for the next two layers I'll have Rong Rong teach you personally, and you can also teach Rong Rong the Spiral Sphere."

Yang Xiong internally scoffed, "Ning Fengzhi, where did you see that I have a good relationship with Ning Rongrong? This Little Demon Girl herself wants to keep her distance."

"Sect Leader, although the Spiral Sphere's development difficulty is not complex, it demands extremely strong spiritual control from a Soul Grandmaster; only those who have reached the Five Apertures Scattered Heart can barely cultivate it, and it consumes a huge amount of soul power. I can only use it three times within half an hour, so I don't recommend Soul Grandmasters under the Soul Sect to cultivate it, otherwise it would affect the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda Soul Grandmaster's support abilities."

"Moreover, my martial soul differs somewhat from the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, so Sect Leader, it would be best to have someone verify it, after all this is something I developed alone."

Ning Fengzhi nodded: "Xiao Xiong, you are indeed eager; I will arrange verification as soon as possible. Do you have any other requests? Perhaps some treasure or Gold Soul Coin, for example."

Yang Xiong thought carefully before speaking: "I have two modest requests I hope the Sect Leader will grant."

Ning Fengzhi said: "State any request; the Sect will not shortchange anyone who contributes."

Yang Xiong said: "Sect Leader, this Spiral Sphere was independently developed by me. I contributed it to the Sect because I consider the Sect my home. I hope the Sect will not leak this Spiral Sphere outward, let alone reveal that I developed it."

Ning Fengzhi nodded: "Xiao Xiong, you can rest assured; from now on the Spiral Sphere will be a secret of our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, only absolutely reliable individuals may be taught, and the Sect will also ensure your safety."

"What is your second request? It can't be something that simple again, can it?"

Yang Xiong thought then spoke: "Sect Leader, I am more interested in studying medicinal herbs. Could I be rewarded with a Soul Guidance Device that can store living beings? I know such items are rare; if none are available, that's fine."

Ning Fengzhi's face showed a hint of smile: "Xiao Xiong, you think too much; our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect is the richest in the world, we happen to have the Soul Guidance Device that stores living beings within the Sect, and I will have Rong Rong give it to you later."

"By the way, is your request that simple? Do you realize the value of this Spiral Sphere to our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect?"

Yang Xiong said: "Sect Leader, I feel very good within the Sect; I have always regarded the Sect as my home, and I don't need any other rewards."

(End of Chapter)