Chapter 62: Powerless Master, Absolute Position

"Soul Master, martial soul, the two as one..."

"Although I guessed it, could it really be like this..." Xiao Xian (nickname) stared at the spider leg on Xiao Jue's back, a hint of excitement appearing on their face.

The practicality of their next plan suddenly improved a lot.

No need to rush away.

Simply merging the spider leg, Xiao Jue's physique also strengthened a bit, like a passive soul skill of a soul bone; its aura also grew stronger.

They guided Xiao Jue through adaptation, especially how to release, store, and use it.

Before long, Xiao Jue could control it normally, with eight extra legs, and the curious creature played with it gleefully.

Although Xiao Xian (nickname) thought that a dragon dog with spider legs was still a bit too horrifying.

"Fourth Ring—if possible, dragon wings?" Xiao Xian (nickname) mused. If the Fourth Ring could let Xiao Jue grow dragon wings and then merge a soul bone, the power would likely surge dramatically.

That way, the soul bone could be wrapped inside the dragon wings, completely purifying it.

Erase the nearby traces once more.

Xiao Xian (nickname) drew Xiao Jue back into their body, then released it again, but this time without the soul bone's power.

"..."

Passing through a remote village, Xiao Xian (nickname) found a small shop, took a quick shower, though they didn't feel very refreshed.

Paying with a Silver Soul Coin, the shopkeeper's face lit up and stuffed Xiao Xian (nickname) with many wild fruit snacks.

Then returned all the way to Slake.

Xiao Xian (nickname) felt relatively relaxed; the first soul bone was successfully absorbed, though it hurt a bit.

It seems the second one can also be taken when the chance arises.

Thus, the hidden wounds inside the body could be completely resolved.

When they, at the height of their power, try to reach that herb garden, the final remains of the two great dragon kings beneath it...

The issue of aptitude could be fully solved, and Xiao Jue might even directly metamorphose.

The only problem is that they and Xiao Jue must truly be able to endure it.

There are not few who die from taking medicine to replenish.

Not everything can be absorbed silently and subtly like those celestial herbs.

Moreover, if the body isn't strong enough, not to mention absorption, it probably can't even reach the bottom of the Twin Apparition Eye.

"Wait...?"

Thinking of this.

A flash of annoyance suddenly appeared on Xiao Xian (nickname)'s face.

Probably so; they couldn't even reach the bottom, let alone absorb.

They seemed to recall that the corpse of the Ice‑Fire Dragon King was buried ten thousand zhang below the Ice‑Fire Twin Apparition Eye.

How strong must their body be to withstand ten thousand zhang of pressure?

Even a Soul Elder's body, after absorbing six ten‑thousand‑year soul bones, could it manage that...? Soul King? Soul Saint? Title Douluo?

They can't wait until they truly become a deity before going down to dig it out, can they?

"Did I remember wrong? Or not?"

Xiao Xian (nickname)'s brows knit tightly as they frantically recalled.

If they can't go down, let alone dragon soul, dragon bone, dragon pill, dragon corpse, even inhaling two breaths of dragon qi would be considered good.

They kept returning to Slake.

Xiao Xian (nickname)'s emotions were not very stable.

"Senior brother, you're back!" At the entrance of Slake village, Tang San sat cross‑legged on a large stone, shouting excitedly from afar.

Xiao Xian (nickname) looked up at Tang San, suppressing their tangled thoughts, "Yeah, I'm back. Why are you here?"

They jumped down from Xiao Jue's back, patted it, and let it go to its old training spot.

"The teacher saw you weren't at the academy, so I came looking for you," Tang San said with a slight smile.

"Sigh..." Xiao Xian (nickname) sighed, "Let's go, it's late, you should return to the dormitory to rest."

"Yes!" Tang San, though curious where Xiao Xian (nickname) had gone, behaved maturely and didn't ask, after all, their senior brother seemed not in a good mood.

Tang San went to Suotuo City today and bought back a set of blacksmith furnaces.

This year, he forged many Hidden Weapons again.

He originally intended to find his senior brother, give him some, and then teach him how to use them.

But now it was truly late, so they'd discuss it tomorrow.

Tang San returned to the dormitory.

Xiao Xian (nickname) lightly leapt onto the rooftop where Xiao Jue was.

A middle‑aged man appeared on the roof.

"Teacher." Xiao Xian (nickname) wasn't very surprised; their Sunlight Spore had sensed it long ago.

The Master sat beside Xiao Jue, feeding it some meat chunks, and beside them a huge tent had been set up.

Obviously, it was for Xiao Jue's night training.

"Xiao Xian (nickname), you're back," the Master turned, looked at Xiao Xian (nickname), and smiled.

"Yes."

During the day, the trainees of Slake were still a bit unaccustomed to Xiao Xian (nickname) not being at the academy.

After all, they usually either trained on the rooftop or in the room.

But the Master, on the contrary, was somewhat pleased.

Because wherever Xiao Xian (nickname) went, they finally understood the balance of work and rest, which made the Master very gratified.

The Third Ring really seems to have solved a big problem.

It let him relax a lot?

Only Tang San, during idle chat, quietly said that perhaps the senior brother was afraid the commotion was too great, couldn't unleash his technique, and went elsewhere to continue cultivating.

At that time, everyone was eating in the Shi Tang.

When that was said, everyone was a bit speechless.

But, not to mention, it actually matches their stereotype of Xiao Xian (nickname).

"Come, sit," Master patted a chair beside him.

Xiao Xian (nickname) sat obediently, just as he did in Nuoding City.

Master finished feeding the last piece, wiped his hand, and let out a light sigh.

He actually felt a bit powerless.

After talking with Fulangde, Zhao Wuji and the others earlier today and carefully learning about Xiao Xian (nickname)'s past year, he thought about it the whole day.

He found that as this disciple grew, the assistance he could provide became less and less.

Training the physique?

In this year, at the Grand Battle Soul Arena, under Zhao Wuji, Xiao Xian (nickname)'s physique had already been trained to the limit.

Further training might cause problems.

Enhancing combat experience?

Having gone through over a thousand Soul Battles, who of the same generation could have richer combat experience than him?

Moreover, after the Second Ring's issue, he wasn't even daring to help him continue planning soul rings.

Fortunately.

Individual strength is thin.

Few Soul Masters are renowned across the continent relying solely on themselves.

Even Tang Hao, as strong as he is, once made his name worldwide thanks to the "Haotian Twin Stars".

Perhaps directly helping Xiao Xian (nickname) is impossible.

But helping him train teammates and strengthen his lineup...

After all, there are too many monsters here for Fulangde.

Tang San with Dual-born Martial Soul, Ning Rongrong who is top at support, Oscar with Innate Full Soul Power Food Type, Xiao Wu also with Innate Full Soul Power, Ma Hongjun whose evil fire is overwhelmingly domineering and is a top-tier Beast Martial Soul, and the Starry Empire's two special martial souls, White Tiger and Nether Cat.

If such a team can be cultivated, wherever they are, it will be Xiao Xian (nickname)'s greatest support...

And the first step... is to establish Xiao Xian (nickname)'s absolute status. Master looked at Xiao Xian (nickname), silently thinking.

Gradually, a smile crept onto Master's lips again.

He said calmly, "I have discussed with Fulangde; tomorrow is your Black Robe's first Ranking, Xiao Xian (nickname), are you confident?"