Yang Chen nodded slightly, remaining outwardly calm while secretly activating his hidden Eight-Nine Arcane Technique, quietly boosting his physical strength to its limit. The Jade Qilin lay dormant deep within his dantian, ready to provide protection from his source at any time.
Unbeknownst to anyone, Su Wan, standing beside him, remained vigilant. Her Titan Rock Lion Martial Soul lowered slightly, its rocky lion claws gripping the ground. In case of danger, she would instantly transform into a steel lion shield, protecting Yang Chen behind her.
"Commander, the Golden-Spined Blade Leopard is in the canyon ahead!" The scout Soul Master ran back quickly and reported in a low voice.
A glint flashed in Yang Lie's eyes: "Everyone, seal off the canyon! Wanwan, hold the retreat route, I'm going to capture and kill the Golden-Spined Blade Leopard!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Lie flashed forward, his battle halberd sweeping across the forest, and a sharp halberd beam smashed through the dense forest!
"roar--!"
A deafening roar rang out, and a five-meter-long soul beast with golden markings all over its body and a back as sharp as a knife broke through the forest. It was the 1700 Golden Ridge Blade Leopard!
The oppressive aura of the thousand-year-old soul beast swept across all directions, and ordinary great soul masters were already terrified.
However, everyone present was at least a level 45 Soul Master, and the highest was a level 75 Soul Saint, and they were not afraid at all.
As soon as the Golden Ridge Blade Leopard charged out, it was immediately intimidated by Su Wan's Titan Rock Lion Beast King's aura, and its movements were instantly slowed down.
Yang Lie seized the opportunity, his halberd surging forth like a dragon emerging from the sea, thrusting straight at the leopard's head!
A level 75 Soul Saint completely overwhelms a 1700-year-old Soul Beast.
In a single round, the Golden Spine Blade Leopard was severely injured and collapsed to the ground, its blade-like claws hanging limply.
Yang Chen stepped forward slowly, holding the three-pointed, double-edged sword horizontally in his hand.
He only revealed his level 10 soul power, without using any hidden power, and steadily pierced the head of the Golden Spine Rift Leopard with a single slash, completely ending the life of this thousand-year-old soul beast.
A deep purple soul ring rose from the leopard corpse and slowly hovered above Yang Chen's head.
The first spirit ring in 1,700 years!
Such a long period of time is enough to shock the entire Douluo Continent!
Tang San's future number one spirit ring for the next century is nothing but a joke in front of it.
"Chen'er, calm your mind and meditate to guide the soul ring into your body! With me, your mother, and the entire group of protectors, there will be no mistake!" Yang Lie said in a deep voice.
Yang Chen sat cross-legged, his three-pointed double-edged sword hovering in front of him, while the thousand-year-old purple ring above his head slowly descended and merged into his martial soul.
The violent, sharp metal power surged into his body; if it were an ordinary child, he would have already exploded and died.
However, Yang Chen secretly activated the Eight-Nine Arcane Technique, and the Jade Kirin's essence trembled slightly, instantly taming and regulating the violent soul ring power, perfectly integrating it into the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Blade.
He remained calm throughout, showing no signs of pain, and no one discovered his secret.
First Soul Skill: Rift Strike!
An extremely sharp soul force erupted from the three-pointed double-edged sword, its blade radiating golden light that shot into the sky, its attack power increasing several times over! Absorption complete!
The three-pointed double-edged sword significantly increases attack power, and the blade has a tearing effect, making wounds difficult to heal.
Sharpness doubled, easily cutting through low-level defenses and soul power barriers; sword swing speed slightly increased.
Yang Chen stood up, surrounded by level 10 soul power, with a purple thousand-year soul ring quietly encircling him. His aura was domineering and unparalleled, like a young war god.
However, he still perfectly concealed the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts and the Jade Kirin, and no one knew about them.
"It's a success! Chen'er absorbed a 1,700-year-old soul ring!" Su Wan's voice trembled with excitement as she stepped forward and hugged her son tightly.
Holding his battle halberd, Yang Lie laughed loudly, "My son is a born war god! His first soul ring is a thousand years old. Among his generation, who can rival him!"
The hundred-member Soul Hunter Corps shouted in unison, their voices echoing throughout the Starry Sky Forest.
As Yang Chen felt the terrifying power within him that far surpassed that of his peers, a cold smile curled at the corner of his lips.
Tang San, are you still basking in the glory of your Blue Silver Grass and Hundred-Year Soul Ring in Holy Soul Village?
I'm already standing at a starting point you can never reach.
Notting College, we'll meet soon.
At that time, I will personally crush all your pride and take away everything around you.
I will break your destiny.
Your woman, I will protect her.
The day after absorbing the 1,700-year-old Golden Spine Rift Leopard's soul ring.
At Yang Chen's home, Yang Lie and Su Wan sat in the main seats, looking at their son whose temperament had changed drastically, their eyes filled with satisfaction and pride.
A purple thousand-year soul ring slowly circulated around him. Despite having only ten levels of soul power, it exuded a sense of oppression that even ordinary great soul masters could not match.
"Chen'er, you are now born with full soul power and have such an amazing first soul ring. It is a waste of your talent to stay in Luofeng City."
Yang Lie spoke, his tone solemn, "Your father and mother both agree that you want to study at the Junior Soul Master Academy in Notting City."
Su Wan looked at him tenderly, her Titan Rock Lion Martial Soul aura restrained, yet her protective affection for her child was undisguised:
"Although Notting City is not a top-tier city, Notting Academy is a regular junior soul master academy, which is perfect for you to lay a solid foundation and make friends with your peers. Just remember, don't be too ostentatious outside. Your father and I will take care of everything."
Yang Chen nodded, his mind already clear.
He went to Notting College not for any purpose of studying or further education.
His only goal is to find Tang San, suppress him severely, crush his pride, and take away all the opportunities and the female lead around him.
Xiao Wu is his first target.
Looking at his son's composed demeanor, Yang Lie became more and more satisfied. He raised his hand and flipped it over, revealing a palm-sized, antique-style black ring lying quietly in his palm.
"This is a storage soul tool that I obtained by chance in an ancient ruin many years ago. It has a large space inside and can store living things. It is enough for you to carry your luggage, herbs, soul beast materials and daily necessities. Ordinary soul masters can only dream of it. If you carry it with you, remember to keep a low profile and do not show it off easily."
Yang Chen reached out and took it. The moment his fingertips touched it, he felt the warm, moist storage space inside, and he was secretly delighted.
Having this will make things much easier in the future.
"Thank you, Father."
"Safety first when you're out and about," Yang Lie cautioned. "Your first soul ring of a thousand years is too terrifying. If it's exposed, it will surely cause a great disaster."
Once you arrive at Notting Academy, remember to conceal your aura with your soul power. Only reveal the fluctuations of your hundred-year soul ring in public. Disguise yourself as an ordinary genius, hide your strength to protect yourself, and accumulate your power for a future breakthrough.
Yang Chen sneered inwardly.
Hiding one's talents?
He will naturally hide it.
But it wasn't for self-preservation; it was to play dumb and wait for the right moment to crush Tang San, leaving him no chance to resist.
"I understand."
He secretly channeled his soul power and gently pressed down, instantly covering the originally deep and dazzling purple soul ring with a faint yellow halo.
To outsiders, he was just an ordinary genius with innate full soul power and the first soul ring in a century.
As for that terrifying 1,700-year period, he perfectly concealed it beneath the surface.
Seeing this, Su Wan felt relieved and prepared a lot of gold coins, dry food, and healing herbs for him, which she put into the storage soul tool.
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