socalfunplaces Chapter 8: Powerful Physical Abilities, Entering the Sunset Forest
Chapter 8: Powerful Physical Abilities, Entering the Sunset Forest
Chen Xin never expected this.
Li Jiuyou's soul power attribute has actually changed?!
This was clearly beyond Chenxin's expectations.
He truly hadn't expected that Li Jiuyou's change in soul power wasn't just a slight alteration brought about by his martial soul, but rather a complete change in the nature of his soul power!
In this situation, either Li Jiuyou's martial soul is exceptionally powerful, far surpassing the average innate full soul power, which is why it can bring about such a significant change to the soul master.
Either Li Jiuyou himself possesses extraordinary comprehension.
Either way, it means that Li Jiuyou's value for development needs to be further enhanced.
Chen Xin remained calm and composed. He first released a burst of soul power to protect Ning Rongrong, then formed a sword shape with his fingers.
"Come."
"I'm sorry!"
Li Jiuyou secretly activated the Heavenly Gang Technique, took a heavy step and spun to Chen Xin's side. He instantly assumed a horse stance, circulated his energy in his lower back, and spun the Longquan Sword 180 degrees to sweep it out, aiming straight for Chen Xin's waist!
With a leisurely flick of his sword, Chen Xin created a small sword energy barrier formed from soul power, blocking Li Jiuyou's attack.
Although it blocked the view, it still made Chen Xin exclaim "Eh!"
"Not bad."
Chen Xin released his soul power based on Li Jiuyou's current strength, but he didn't expect that Li Jiuyou would actually be able to cut in by an inch.
This strength is much greater than I predicted.
"But all I have left is my strength."
Chen Xin had already detected Li Jiuyou's strength. He casually pointed a finger at Li Jiuyou's head, and both of them stopped what they were doing and then withdrew their hands.
"Little Jiuyou, are you alright? Grandpa Sword, really, bullying a child like that!"
Ning Rongrong ran to Li Jiuyou's side. She had just seen that although Chen Xin had stopped pointing, the sword energy around his fingers had caused several strands of Li Jiuyou's hair to be cut off.
Chen Xin felt a pang of pain in her heart.
He swallowed back the words of praise he had intended to give Li Jiuyou, and said instead:
"You've been diligent in your training, but it's not enough. Spend an extra half hour practicing horse stance from now on... and hold up that stone in your yard."
Ning Rongrong and Li Jiuyou both turned their gazes in that direction.
That rock was twice the size of Li Jiuyou himself.
"it is good."
Before Ning Rongrong could speak, Li Jiuyou's confident response was already spoken.
Chen Xin nodded, feeling quite satisfied.
Although Li Jiuyou is young, he is persistent. He observed that Li Jiuyou was doing some special training. Although he did not know the reason, he could tell from his observation that the movements were able to strengthen his muscles.
Furthermore, he had already examined Li Jiuyou's body yesterday and found that he was already able to absorb the first soul ring with a lifespan of 950 years.
This is likely related to his consistent training and absorption of whale collagen.
A child who is both talented and hardworking is seen as a fine piece of raw jade in the eyes of a sword cultivator.
"Grandpa Sword, there's one more thing..."
"What's wrong?"
"Yes, I felt my body had become much stronger while I was practicing this morning. Could you take a look?"
Chen Xin looked at Li Jiuyou and then nodded.
It's just a little investigation, nothing serious.
He placed his hand on Li Jiuyou's wrist and released his soul power. However, after receiving the results of the probe, Chen Xin's eyes widened immediately.
"Thirteen hundred years... no, it seems like it can withstand a fourteen hundred year spirit ring?!"
Chen Xin didn't understand what had happened.
Even if the whale glue given to Li Jiuyou yesterday was absorbed, it shouldn't have increased this much!
According to Feng Zhi, the upper limit of the first spirit ring has been reached. It's already quite good that Li Jiuyou can absorb 950 years' worth. The whale glue on the last day was only 200 years' worth, which was to help him stabilize it.
But it only took one night, and it improved again?
Still this many?
Chen Xin was naturally unaware that Li Jiuyou had broken through the first level of the Heavenly Gang Technique.
The first spirit ring in 1,500 years?
Li Jiuyou pondered to himself, this age limit is already very good.
He absorbed several pieces of whale glue, used the medicinal bath carefully prepared by Ning Fengzhi, cultivated the Heavenly Gang Technique, and underwent continuous training.
Training is not important; Li Jiuyou's training aims to control his muscle definition and bring his physique closer to the standards of a great general.
With a broad back, a wasp waist, and mantis legs, he is truly a hero among men.
Ning Rongrong shook her head. Even though she didn't understand the theory of martial souls, she knew what the age of Li Jiuyou's first soul ring meant.
"So, Xiao Jiuyou's first spirit ring is purple..."
She opened her mouth, imagining the scene, and subconsciously murmured, "How handsome that would be..."
Chen Xin and Li Jiuyou both glanced at her.
Is the main point that he's handsome?
The key point is clearly to widen the gap even further and become even stronger in the future!
"Without further ado, let's go and obtain the soul ring now."
With a wave of his hand, Chen Xin summoned the Seven Kill Sword at his feet, and then took Li Jiuyou and Ning Rongrong with him as they ascended.
He wanted Li Jiuyou to be behind him and Ning Rongrong to be in front of him, but Ning Rongrong went to the back, saying that it was windy in front and she needed two people to help her block the wind.
Chen Xin was speechless at this.
How could Rongrong, who used to pester him to fly on a sword when they were little, not know that he would use his soul power to protect her from the wind?
Forget it, Chen Xin's mind is now more focused on seeing Li Jiuyou obtain that first soul ring that surpasses all understanding.
In his mind, Li Jiuyou had passed the test and was qualified to be taken as his disciple.
Since they are all my disciples, I must give them the best spirit rings!
Before long, the three of them arrived in the Sunset Forest.
Since the soul rings they needed to obtain were only from soul beasts that were a hundred years old or just over a thousand years old, they did not venture too far and instead searched for suitable soul beasts in nearby areas.
"When entering the Soul Beast Forest, be careful of anything that possesses soul power. Soul beasts are just one example; there are also some less obvious plants that possess soul power."
As Chen Xin spoke, he used his sword energy to sever the unknown plant that was slowly extending its vines toward the three of them.
"Some plants, although they did not become soul beasts, are inherently poisonous and will instinctively approach passing creatures."
"When I first entered the Soul Beast Forest, I was so focused on the soul beasts that I didn't notice this plant and suffered a small loss as a result."
Upon hearing Chen Xin's words, both Li Jiuyou and Ning Rongrong nodded.
Li Jiuyou hadn't expected that the forest wasn't just about soul beasts; the environment itself was also a major threat.
In this environment, Soul Masters who are outsiders need to be extra careful.
However, he suddenly thought that since there are plants with poisonous properties, are there other special plants with some peculiar properties?
Can it be used as medicine?
Li Jiuyou suddenly remembered that studying medicine was also a good path that could greatly enhance his acting skills.
Isn't Li Xingyun one of them? He was forced by Uncle Yang to study pharmacology from a young age.
Although Yuan Tiangang isn't explicitly described, it's clear from some plot points that he studied pharmacology... no, the Marshal seems to know quite a lot: divination, military strategy, political maneuvering, pharmacology, and even creating his own martial arts techniques...
Li Jiuyou decided to dedicate some time each day to studying medicine.
If I were to encounter Dugu Bo in the future, I might find him useful.