Chapter 30: The Might of the Ten-Thousand-Year Third Soul Skill

On the morning of the fifth day, as the two awoke, Zhu Zhuqing immediately turned and looked at Dai Xiyu.

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes were full of excitement.

Seeing this, Dai Xiyu already knew what Zhu Zhuqing wanted to say.

Thus, pretending not to know, Dai Xiyu asked: "What's wrong?"

As with every breakthrough, Zhu Zhuqing lunged forward, throwing herself into Dai Xiyu's arms.

That lively, pleasant voice rang out: "Xiyu, I've broken through, I've reached rank ten!"

"I, I can finally obtain my first soul ring, and our martial soul fusion skill can now be cultivated!"

Dai Xiyu also smiled, saying: "Congratulations."

Being able to possess a first soul ring at age six is already not much inferior to innate full soul power.

After Zhu Zhuqing's excitement subsided, Dai Xiyu pondered for a moment, then spoke solemnly:

"Later we'll go greet the father emperor; today I'll obtain a soul ring for you."

Hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing stared for a moment, then said:

"If I tell my father, he should help. With just the two of us..."

Dai Xiyu shook his head, saying: "With me here, that's enough."

Saying this, Dai Xiyu put on his shoes, got out of bed, gathered soul power at the bedside, and released his martial soul.

At the moment the white tiger's phantom appeared, the three soul rings beneath his feet also rose.

Seeing Dai Xiyu's number of soul rings, Zhu Zhuqing's expression instantly filled with shock.

Especially, that pitch-black third soul ring shook Zhu Zhuqing's worldview.

Three-ring Soul Elder, ten-thousand-year soul ring!

Dai Xiyu smiled and said:

"Actually I had still been concealing my strength; just recently I successfully broke through to rank thirty."

Before this, Dai Xiyu had never told anyone his true strength.

This time, revealing his cards to Zhu Zhuqing was also because the two were about to begin cultivating their martial soul fusion skill.

To successfully execute the martial soul fusion skill, the two must know each other's backgrounds and be of one mind.

Moreover, this third ten-thousand-year soul ring will eventually have to be exposed.

Better to tell Zhu Zhuqing beforehand, to avoid any misunderstanding that could cause the martial soul fusion to fail.

At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing was so shocked she could not speak.

Only when Dai Xiyu retracted his martial soul, and that pitch-black soul ring vanished from sight, did Zhu Zhuqing regain her composure.

Thereafter, her usual icy pretty face blossomed into a smile like a hundred flowers blooming.

"Xiyu, you really... each time bring me a different surprise."

Dai Xiyu nodded and continued:

"Besides you, I haven't told anyone else. Before Davis returns, I don't plan to reveal my strength."

"Likewise, your strength must also be kept secret; only then can we catch Davis off guard."

Hearing Dai Xiyu's idea, Zhu Zhuqing nodded in agreement.

In the Star Luo Empire, most people can't wait to tell everyone they meet about their soul power breakthroughs.

The Star Luo values martial prowess; the stronger you are, the more respect you earn.

Someone like Dai Xiyu, who hides his strength after breaking through, is rare.

However, from another angle, no one can upgrade and break through this quickly.

As the saying goes, husband and wife follow each other; since Dai Xiyu does this, Zhu Zhuqing is also willing to stay low-key with him.

Thinking this, Zhu Zhuqing said: "You're right; then let's do as you say—we'll hide our strength together."

As for Dai Xiyu's offer to help her obtain a soul ring, Zhu Zhuqing had no further doubts.

With the strength of a three-ring strong-attack Soul Elder, plus a ten-thousand-year third soul ring, hunting a four-hundred-year soul beast is as easy as turning over one's hand.

As for the Netherworld Duke, he is too conspicuous.

If he were allowed to follow them out of the city, Zhu Zhuqing's strength would certainly not remain hidden.

Therefore, Dai Xiyu proposed that he himself obtain a soul ring for Zhu Zhuqing.

Now, their relationship has steadily grown to the point of being inseparable.

After cultivation ended, Zhu Zhuqing did not return to her own room but directly washed up at Dai Xiyu's place.

Dressed neatly, the two went out together to the restaurant for breakfast.

At the table, Zhu Zhuqing told the Netherworld Duke about her advancement and requested to go with Dai Xiyu to obtain a soul ring.

Like the imperial family, the Netherworld Duke cannot interfere with his children's choices.

Since Zhu Zhuqing does not want elders involved, she must be allowed to go as she wishes.

Bringing Zhu Zhuqing along, Dai Xiyu returned to the imperial palace to consult the Star Luo Emperor.

After receiving permission, they boarded a carriage, left Star Luo City, and arrived at the Starlight Forest not far outside.

This was Zhu Zhuqing's first visit to the Starlight Forest, and also her first time hunting a soul beast; she inevitably felt a little nervous.

Dai Xiyu activated his Sharingan, carefully observing the surroundings while advancing along the remembered route.

Before coming, he had already decided what kind of soul beast to hunt for Zhu Zhuqing.

According to the original plot, Zhu Zhuqing's first soul ring is the skill best suited to her Netherworld Spirit Cat martial soul.

In the original work, Zhu Zhuqing's first soul skill is named Netherworld Thrust.

Dai Xiyu had researched this skill; it comes from a soul beast called the Iron Claw Raccoon.

The last time Dai Xiyu came, he happened to encounter a soul beast with over four hundred years of cultivation.

However, because at that time Dai Xiyu was only a two-ring great soul master, and furthermore the Iron Claw Raccoon ran too fast, that's why he didn't strike.

This time, however, it's different.

Not only did he possess a third soul ring, Dai Xiyu's physical fitness had greatly increased; even if that Iron Claw Raccoon ran faster, it could not escape his grasp.

The two proceeded cautiously until, at a certain moment, Dai Xiyu stopped his steps.

Zhu Zhuqing also immediately stopped advancing and held her breath.

Ahead was a big tree; on its high trunk lay a soul beast about half the size of a cloud leopard.

The soul beast's appearance resembled a cat, its most distinctive feature being its sharp claws.

This, was that Iron Claw Raccoon.

At that moment, the Iron Claw Raccoon was sleeping soundly, though its ears remained erect, constantly alert to surrounding sounds.

Dai Xiyu and Zhu Zhuqing, both having undergone agility austerity training, thus made little noise when walking; the four-hundred-year-cultivation Iron Claw Raccoon completely failed to notice them.

Dai Xiyu directly released his White Tiger Martial Soul, and the second and third soul rings lit up in succession.

The second soul skill, White Tiger Vajra Transformation, and the third soul skill, White Tiger Demon God Transformation, are both body-enhancing abilities.

After these two soul skills were released, Dai Xiyu seemed to turn into a humanoid fierce tiger, his muscles knotted, his whole body filled with explosive power.

Immediately afterward, Dai Xiyu's first soul ring lit up.

First soul skill, Tiger's Roar Mountain Forest!

"Roar!"

The deafening tiger's roar echoed through the entire forest, also awakening the Iron Claw Raccoon that had been vigilant at that moment.

However, even after being startled, the Iron Claw Raccoon could not react for a moment.

The effect of the Tiger's Roar Mountain Forest skill directly reduced the Iron Claw Raccoon's reaction ability to the minimum.

And just then, Dai Xiyu's soul power surged, and his whole body shot forward instantly.

(End of chapter)