Chapter 125 Becoming an Apprentice to Elder Mu.
In the underground world of the Sea God Pavilion, the dense wind element constantly washed over Wu Xuan's body, cleansing his soul.
Here, his thoughts became incredibly clear, and his understanding deepened.
He was experiencing all his abilities, every soul skill, and every bit of power. Everything was sublimating and becoming clear in this experience.
The *Enlightenment Scripture* was still operating, but its improvement had reached a bottleneck—the bottleneck of level fifty.
In other words, if Wu Xuan could obtain a soul ring, he would transform from a Soul Master to a Soul King, successfully entering level fifty.
However, the increase in soul power was far less satisfying than the thrill of understanding his own abilities. It was a transformation born from accumulated experience.
His diligent cultivation, the practical experience gained in constant battles, the profound changes he underwent under immense pressure at the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament, and the fusion with the Life Gold—all these brought about a qualitative change in Wu Xuan.
His own path?
A powerful, offensive, ultimate wind-type battle soul master? Or is he a Soul Master specializing in shattered spirits and powerful attacks?
Two extremes of destructive and offensive power.
No, these are all too superficial, far too one-sided. What he pursues has never changed: to become a god!!
Thinking of this, Wu Xuan suddenly opened his eyes. In the next instant, pale blue soul power transformed into ribbons that rushed into Wu Xuan's body. The emerald green soul power belonging to the 108 Hurricane Cores rose up like flames around him. Under the backdrop of those blue flames, Wu Xuan was filled with an indescribable and terrifying power.
Old Mu, who was lying on the recliner with his eyes closed, suddenly opened and closed his aged eyes slightly. As if responding to his gaze, a somewhat petite figure appeared in front of him.
"What is your path?" Old Mu looked gently at the little girl standing in front of him.
Xiao Xiao had lost weight. She was not fat to begin with, but she had become even thinner, even somewhat bony. However, her big eyes became exceptionally bright.
"My path is, support." Xiao Xiao answered without hesitation.
"Oh?" Elder Mu looked at her with some surprise. "Then why did you choose this path?"
Xiao Xiao confidently replied, "I have two martial souls: the Three Lives Soul-Suppressing Cauldron and the Nine Phoenixes' Auspicious Arrival Flute. The Nine Phoenixes' Auspicious Arrival Flute is a sound-type martial soul, which can be used for control or support. My first soul skill is support, and I don't want it to be wasted. Therefore, the Nine Phoenixes' Auspicious Arrival Flute can only be used for support. My Three Lives Soul-Suppressing Cauldron, on the other hand, can be used for control, defense, and even offense. In my opinion, all of its abilities can be used for support. Combined with my Nine Phoenixes' Auspicious Arrival Flute, I am confident that I can become a top-tier support-type battle soul master."
Old Master Mu chuckled, "That's a new term. I've only ever heard of support-type Soul Masters."
Xiao Xiao affirmed, "I'm a Battle Soul Master, and my support is proactive support. This is my path."
Old Master Mu looked at her intently, "Are there other reasons that made you choose this path?"
Xiao Xiao nodded gently, "Because I want to always follow behind him and support him."
"Support him? Little girl, the path you've chosen won't be easy!"
"I'm not afraid of difficulties; what I fear is not even having the right to follow behind him." As she finished speaking, Xiao Xiao's big eyes shone brightly.
Old Mu smiled, though the smile on his aged face wasn't handsome, it was full of kindness and satisfaction. "I see the determination in your heart, and I will keep your secret. You've found your own path. I'm happy for you."
Xiao Xiao smiled too, "Thank you, Old Mu, but, Old Mu, I'm so hungry. How long have I been here? I feel like I haven't eaten for three days and three nights."
Old Mu smiled even more broadly, "Silly child, your deep meditation lasted for thirty-four days and six hours. Eat something first, and then you can fuse with the soul bone that's the prize."
Old Mu flipped his wrists, and several items appeared in each of his palms. A right arm bone. This right arm bone was dark gold in color, and its light was accompanied by a strong, sharp aura.
"Xiao Xiao, this is an 80,000-year-old left arm bone called Xuanmang Pofeng, taken from a top-tier soul beast called Xuanjia Earth Dragon. I obtained it when I was young. I don't yet know what soul skill Xuanmang Pofeng comes with; I'll only be able to see after combining with you. But I can assure you that Xuanmang Pofeng alone possesses a powerful attack soul skill."
"Elder Mu! This...this is too precious." Xiao Xiao was stunned. She hadn't expected Elder Mu to bestow upon her such a top-tier left arm soul bone.
"Take it! Little girl, if you want to follow behind that little fellow, your current talent isn't enough. Absorbing this soul bone won't transform you, but at least it will give you the qualification." Elder Mu smiled faintly.
"Thank you, Elder Mu." Xiao Xiao bowed deeply and accepted the soul bone from Elder Mu's hand.
On the other side!
The 108 Hurricane Cores embedded around the room were now dim and lifeless, clearly indicating that the elemental power within the room had been completely absorbed.
However, this kind of consumption is insignificant to the Hurricane Cores; they will recover in less than a year.
Wu Xuan suddenly opened his eyes, a terrifying wave of energy sweeping outwards. He leaped into the air and immediately realized how light his body was; a faint emerald glow shone on his fair skin, giving it a translucent and lustrous feel.
Pushing open the door, Wu Xuan slowly walked out of the passage and saw Elder Mu reclining on a chair in the center of the Golden Tree's underground, and Xiao Xiao, Huo Yuhao, and Wang Dong sitting cross-legged on the ground absorbing soul bones.
"Looks like I'm the slowest one," Wu Xuan said with a faint smile.
"No, this precisely shows that you are most compatible with what's in that room."
Old Mu shook his head with a smile. "I'm very pleased that these three children have all found their own paths." Old Mu said, "Wu Xuan, what is your path? Can you tell me?"
"Of course."
Wu Xuan extended his well-defined fingers, and the next moment, a cyan whirlwind gathered at his fingertips, forming a vortex. The small point of light trembled slightly, and after a brief silence, a wisp of cyan flame suddenly burst forth.
"This is the Azure Flame Secret Technique! You actually mastered it in just over a month!" Old Xuan's voice suddenly exclaimed in surprise.
Wu Xuan ignored Old Xuan's exclamation. The cyan flame roared and ignited in mid-air. Under the control of his tangible yet intangible spiritual power, the cyan flame slowly gathered into eight large characters.
"Suppress evil spirits and sweep away demons. Truly an... extraordinary path..." Old Mu said with a look of satisfaction.
"Little guy! Put away the cyan flame. Next, you should collect your reward for this Soul Battle Competition."
Old Mu waved his hand, and a dark green soul bone floated in his palm.
"This is a 98,000-value Hurricane Eagle right leg soul bone. Its solidified soul skill should be an extremely powerful offensive soul skill. It is the highest quality wind attribute soul bone in Shrek Academy's soul bone collection. Consider this a reward for you."
Wu Xuan took the soul bone, his lips twitching slightly. Wasn't this the same soul bone from the Treasure Appreciation Gathering?
Elder Mu chuckled, "Don't be surprised. The Treasure Appreciation Pavilion is an asset of my Sea God Pavilion. That time, it was an investment from the Sea God Pavilion for you. We just didn't expect you to be so rational, unmoved by such a treasure."
Wu Xuan's face darkened. This was a huge misunderstanding. Could he say that he didn't care about the solidified soul skill of this soul bone?
Seeing Wu Xuan's shocked expression, Elder Mu's eyes revealed a trace of melancholy. He said, "Human lifespan is limited, even for us Title Douluos who have reached our limits. Little fellow, I wonder if you would be willing to inherit my mantle?"
"Ah! You intend to... take me as your disciple?" Wu Xuan reacted and asked tentatively.
"Very well, I wonder if you'd be willing?" Elder Mu smiled.
Wu Xuan was overjoyed and immediately knelt down, bowing respectfully to Elder Mu. "Disciple greets Master."
Elder Mu laughed heartily and said, "Good child, get up."
In an instant, Wu Xuan felt a gentle force enter his body, lifting him up.
Elder Mu smiled and said, "Silly boy, from today onwards, you are my last disciple. I have never cared about worldly etiquette. From now on, you don't need to kneel, a bow will suffice."
"Alright! Xiao Xuan, now you can begin fusing this soul bone. Xuanzi and I will protect you." Elder Mu said with a smile.
"Master! Can I not have this soul bone?" Wu Xuan hesitated for a moment before declining.
"Oh! Why?" Elder Mu looked at Wu Xuan in surprise.
"Because of this!!" As he spoke, Wu Xuan flipped his hand, and a brand new map appeared in his hand.
"This is! The map of the location of that 100,000-year-old Crimson Dragon." Elder Mu suddenly realized.
"Nothing can be hidden from the teacher! This news is a favor from the Star Luo Emperor. Teacher, as you know, a 100,000-year-old soul beast is guaranteed to drop a soul bone. Being of the same annihilation attribute, the soul bone produced by the Crimson Dragon is arguably the most suitable for me."
"Teacher, could the soul bone dropped by this 100,000-year-old Crimson Dragon be my reward this time?" Wu Xuan rubbed his hands together.
"You brat, you're only a quasi-Soul King, yet you dare to dream of a 100,000-year soul ring and soul bone. Being overly ambitious is a major taboo in cultivation." Elder Xuan scolded him with a stern face.
"Nonsense, Elder Xuan, if you don't believe me, examine my body. I'm absolutely confident I can absorb a 70,000-year soul ring at the fifth ring. It's not impossible for me to even dream of a 100,000-year soul ring at the sixth ring. Don't you think so, teacher?" Wu Xuan said, head held high.
"Really?! Let me see!" Elder Xuan reached out and examined Wu Xuan's shoulder carefully.
"Oh ho! It's actually true." Elder Xuan looked at Wu Xuan with surprise.
"Teacher! Once I reach level 60, I'll be counting on you for my first 100,000-year soul ring."
Elder Mu chuckled, "Well, have I taken on a disciple or a little troublemaker? You're really not being polite!"
Wu Xuan laughed, "Teacher, we're family, why be so formal between family members, right?"
"Haha! Then leave the map here, and this old man will make a trip for you later." Elder Mu patted Wu Xuan's head and chuckled.
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