As Xiao Lin proudly announced the name of his fourth soul skill with a smile—
Tang Ni and the other three gasped sharply, staring at Xiao Lin in shock.
Xiao Lin's own stat enhancements were already off the charts, and now he had obtained a soul skill that sounded overwhelmingly powerful.
And Xiao Lin even said his soul skill wasn't just for attack?Could it be that Xiao Lin gained two soul skills?
Of course not.
Facing Ye Lingling and the others' doubts, Xiao Lin quickly explained patiently.
Two soul skills were impossible.
But a single soul skill possessing multiple effects—that was completely possible.
"My Comet Star-scar Slash attacks by extending my Flood Dragon Staff at the speed of a comet in flight, then bringing it down in one heavy slash, creating devastating power."
"This soul skill lengthens the staff without reducing its density or destructive force—in fact, it enhances it greatly. The longer it grows, the more powerful it becomes."
"The length depends on my soul power. If one day I become a Title Douluo, my staff might reach higher than the heavens! Deeper than the seas!"
By the time Xiao Lin explained this much, Ye Lingling, Tang Ni, and the others were already staring at him in disbelief.
According to Master Xiao Yan's martial soul data panel, Xiao Lin's speed and range must have already reached S-rank.
Maybe even SS-rank, or SSS-rank?This was beyond the limits, completely broken!
A stat monster who even mastered unique mechanics-type skills.
Tang Ni and the others didn't understand what "stat monster" meant, but their thoughts were more or less the same.
Tang Ni's face showed utter defeat. How were they supposed to beat that?!
But being competitive by nature, she could only etch this deeply into her heart, determined to find a way to surpass Xiao Lin.
She had heard that deep in the Star Dou Great Forest lurked a bizarre soul beast, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.
If I absorb the Evil God Tiger's soul skill, wouldn't that guarantee my victory over Xiao Lin?He's only six years old—just a flick of my finger could suppress him.
At that moment, Tang Ni was already plotting to cheat by returning to the Star Dou Great Forest to power up.
"My soul skill increases attack power by 50%. With the staff's length extension, I estimate it adds about 5% per meter."
"Then there's the speed enhancement. It boosts my base speed with the Comet Snow Wolf's speed, and further amplifies it by 50%."
Xiao Lin continued explaining his soul skill, though even he didn't fully realize how invincible it made him.
For present-day Xiao Lin, his fourth soul skill was an overwhelming boost. But for future Xiao Lin, when added to the Comet Snow Wolf's speed, it might not seem as remarkable.
Still, Xiao Lin was more than satisfied. This skill also ensured that his Eight Trigrams Staff technique no longer had any weaknesses.
"In addition, this soul skill also gave me an Ice Flame, the Comet Tail Flame. It seems it can merge with my third soul skill, giving my Flame Heart a unique new core."
Xiao Lin wasn't entirely sure, but in his consciousness space, the Ice-Fire Dragon Kings told him this skill was an incredible windfall.
Xiao Lin's third soul skill was already a method that mimicked the cultivation of a soul core. Now it gained further development.
With two major soul skills, he could now imitate both Ice and Fire soul cores—making it much easier in the future to condense true dual-element cores.
Furthermore, the Ice-Fire Dragon Kings explained, thanks to the Comet Snow Wolf's unique adaptability, this Ice Flame could actually fuse with Xiao Lin's original Golden Flame.
In the future, when Xiao Lin used his third soul skill, he might not just have two separate fire cores.
Instead, he'd wield dual fused Ice-Fire flame cores!
The specific boosts were too many to calculate.
The bottom line—it was ridiculously strong.
The only thing that frustrated Xiao Lin was that his soul power was only at level 43.
Such slow progress baffled him.
He cultivated with blood energy, had ultimate Ice-Fire attributes and ultimate Gold attribute, yet his soul power should not be this sluggish.
Three immortal herbs fully absorbed, a 27,000-year soul ring completely refined—
And he only reached level 43?
"Xiao Lin, don't worry. In the future, we'll help you condense soul rings of over 100,000 years. Your cultivation will catch up for sure."
In his consciousness space, the Ice-Fire Dragon Kings reassured him.
"Alright, but my fifth ring—I'll only absorb a 100,000-year soul ring, or something close to it."
Xiao Lin replied firmly within his inner world.
Thinking of how Huo Yuhao advanced thanks to fierce beasts sacrificing their soul power, Xiao Lin knew he had no choice but to hunt high-age soul beasts.
"As you wish. By the time you reach level 50, your body will be strong enough to absorb a 100,000-year ring without issue."
The Ice Dragon King nodded, then added: "But if your next ring is lightning attribute, we can't help increase its age."
This reminder didn't shake Xiao Lin's resolve.
He had already planned it out—he'd use Sea God as his scapegoat to upgrade his soul rings.
…
"Huh? What's that?"
"Looks like… a soul bone!"
Outside the consciousness space, Ye Lingling and Tang Ni's voices drew Xiao Lin's attention. Looking carefully, he saw Tang Ni holding a right leg bone from the Comet Snow Wolf.
"A ten-thousand-year soul bone, Xiao Lin—it's yours."
Tang Ni had no interest in this soul bone. If she wanted soul bones, she could just go farm them in the Star Dou Great Forest.
The only question was quality.
If it were a really good ten-thousand-year soul bone, she wouldn't mind absorbing it.
The others also knew the soul bone had dropped for Xiao Lin, so they didn't care much.
After all, they had already received immortal herbs from him, his guidance, and their desired soul rings.
And besides, their clans weren't lacking in ten-thousand-year soul bones.
A mere ten-thousand-year bone.
Ye Lingling and the others didn't realize the Comet Snow Wolf had actually cultivated for 27,000 years.
At this moment, Xiao Lin also froze when he saw the soul bone.
Did the Comet Snow Wolf leave behind a soul bone skill too?
"Huh? This soul bone… it's Chaos attribute!"
Xiao Lin hesitated about whether to absorb it. He was just about to store it away for later study when—
The Fire Dragon King, curious yet certain, spoke up:
"Chaos attribute!?"
Within his consciousness space, Xiao Lin's curiosity grew.
"The source of Chaos Qi dates back to before heaven and earth split—primordial energy containing the power of creation. It allows endless evolution without damaging innate foundations."
"No wonder, Xiao Lin, that you said the Comet Snow Wolf was so beloved among soul beasts. Turns out it was delicious because it carried Chaos Qi!"
"At first I thought it merely had strong adaptability. But no—it inherently carried Chaos energy!"
"This soul bone contains very little Chaos Qi, but it's absolutely suitable for you."
"In the future, I'll use my secret method to evolve this right leg bone into a 100,000-year soul bone and beyond. Xiao Lin, absorb it!"
Hearing the Ice-Fire Dragon Kings' words, Xiao Lin of course accepted.
It made sense—the Comet Snow Wolf came from a comet, endlessly traversing star systems, naturally infused with Chaos Qi.
But could the Ice Dragon King's aura really evolve this bone?
(End of Chapter)