Soul Land: Raiden Shogun Is My Martial Soul

Chapter 221: Soul Power Breakthrough Again!

Ma Hongjun sneered, his expression filled with disdain. Among everyone present, aside from Yu Tianheng, he trusted Kong the most. Even Yu Tianheng didn't share the same level of trust in Kong that he did.

"Under Soul Sage, all are mere ants."

They weren't unfamiliar with this phrase and understood why such words existed.

The Soul Sage realm is a significant dividing line.

A normal Soul Master's seventh soul skill is usually their Martial Soul True Body. However, there are rare exceptions, such as Shi Nian. His seventh soul skill was not a Martial Soul True Body because his martial soul lacked a physical form. Without a tangible entity, how could it manifest a true body?

The enhancement provided by the Martial Soul True Body to a Soul Master is nearly equivalent to the combined power of the first six soul rings, showcasing its terrifying might.

Furthermore, when the Martial Soul True Body is activated, all soul skills' cooldown times are reduced, and their power is significantly amplified.

This is why the phrase "Under Soul Sage, all are mere ants" came to be.

"Fatty, who said we don't trust the boss? We're just amazed by the seven-person soul skill fusion technique. Even the Elephant Armored Team's captain, who possesses a head soul bone, couldn't withstand it. One can only imagine how terrifying the skill's power is."

Yu Feng's voice trembled. Clearly, he was emotionally shaken.

The Elephant Armored Team's captain, a top-tier defensive Soul Elder with a head soul bone, should have had unparalleled defense at his level. Yet, their opponent broke all conventions and used such a devastating move.

"This Canghui Academy really isn't afraid of death. The Elephant Armored Academy team might lose their chance at the promotion matches."

Yu Tianheng didn't join in on the conversation. Instead, he crossed his arms and looked at the enraged sect master of the Elephant Armored Clan, Hu Yanzhen.

The participating members of the Elephant Armored Academy were all young elites of the clan, including Hu Yanzhen's own grandson. Although their bodies were not visibly injured, their mental strength was severely damaged. It would take at least ten days to half a month for them to recover.

With the main team severely impacted, the Elephant Armored Academy would only be able to scrape through the remaining matches. Finishing in the top five was now a far-fetched dream.

Canghui Academy had no choice. If they didn't resort to such techniques, advancing to the next stage would have been near impossible. The Five Elemental Academies were formidable foes; to stand a chance, they had to focus on defeating at least one of them. Otherwise, failing to qualify was inevitable.

After years of hard work, how could they allow themselves to fall at this stage?

"Good, very good! Canghui Academy's seven-person soul skill fusion technique is truly impressive!"

Hu Yanzhen's fury was almost palpable. His rage underscored just how enraged he was.

For a sect as prominent as the Elephant Armored Clan, being disrespected by a mere academy was intolerable. Hu Yanzhen vowed to remember this insult.

"Anger harms the body. Hu Yanzhen wouldn't go so far as to take revenge on a group of kids, would he?"

Seated above Hu Yanzhen, Ning Fengzhi's calm voice cut through the tension. Any chance to undermine the Spirit Hall's influence was a pleasure for him.

In principle, the Upper Three Sects and Lower Four Sects should be united against the Spirit Hall. However, the Lower Four Sects had sided with them!

"Ning Sect Master!"

Although enraged, Hu Yanzhen maintained his composure. He didn't dare test the sharpness of Chen Xin's Seven Kill Sword.

In the original story, Hu Yanzhen had dared to confront the Golden Trident head-on only because he was unaware of its nature. At that time, Tang San was merely at level 93, far from a level 95+ Super Douluo.

Even among Titled Douluo, there were hierarchies. Hu Yanzhen believed he was no weaker than some Titled Douluo, but Chen Xin, a level 96 powerhouse, was a different matter entirely.

After level 95, each increment represented a monumental leap in strength.

"Hmph, I'm not so despicable as to target these youngsters over such matters!" Hu Yanzhen grumbled, though only he knew his true intentions.

After all, being able to telepathically command his grandson during matches revealed that he wasn't exactly a paragon of virtue.

Xue Qinghe glanced at Ning Fengzhi and then at Hu Yanzhen, his thoughts filled with disdain: The pot shouldn't call the kettle black—you're all the same.

Even the Spirit Hall couldn't claim to be free of internal scandals.

Had Qian Renxue not killed and impersonated Xue Qinghe herself?

In a world where the strong prey on the weak, what need was there for pretense? To achieve one's goals, certain methods were necessary.

"It's been half a month since I've seen that guy because of the competition. What has he been doing, locked in his dorm all day?"

Qian Renxue frowned, her eyes tinged with longing as she pondered silently.

She had no choice. As the "Crown Prince," her movements were heavily restricted.

Meanwhile, what was Kong up to?

"No way, right? He hasn't been cultivating either?"

Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling exchanged glances, their eyes full of disbelief.

Is the Gap Between Genius and Prodigy Really That Big?

When Kong broke through, the soul power pressure he unleashed left the two women gasping for breath.

"Kong broke through again? Wait, why did I add the word 'again'?"

"He hasn't been cultivating these past few days, so how could this happen?"

Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling were utterly confused and puzzled.

Indeed, Kong's soul power had advanced once more. Since his last breakthrough to level 76, it had been over three months without any progress.

Given the efforts of his Soul Core, advancing one level of soul power in three months wasn't unusual, was it?

"The breakthrough speed is still a bit slow. One level in three months, four levels in a year… Becoming a god will take many more years!"

"Soul Core, oh Soul Core, can't you work a little harder? When I reach level 90, I'll find you a companion to form a yin-yang dual Soul Core. That way, you won't be alone on the path of hard work."

Kong suddenly opened his eyes and muttered to himself.

Fortunately, the Soul Core didn't possess self-awareness. Otherwise, it might have gone on strike immediately. Advancing a whole level in three months—what more did he want? Had it not worked hard enough? If only this host put in more effort, he wouldn't have only reached level 77 by now!

A comfortable life is the hero's downfall—why couldn't this host understand that simple truth? By the way, when is the second suffering companion supposed to arrive?

After stabilizing his breathing, Kong finally stepped out of the room, greeted by the astonished and bewildered expressions of Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling.

"Kong, you broke through again?"

Dugu Yan asked, feigning ignorance. She felt rather dejected. Kong's soul power was higher than hers, so logically, it should be harder for him to advance. Yet she was still stuck at level 62, while Kong had already made another breakthrough.

Of course, she was delighted that her man was strong and talented, but she couldn't help feeling a pang of frustration—what if she couldn't keep up with him?

"Yes, I'm at level 77 now," Kong replied, shrugging as he pulled Dugu Yan into his arms with a smile.

"That's strange. I haven't seen you cultivating. How is your breakthrough speed so fast?"

Dugu Yan tilted her head up, her face filled with complexity as she asked.

"Innate talent!" Kong replied smugly.

"…"

(End of Chapter)

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