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--- Chapter 367 ---
"Well, that was a bit of a shame..." said the Heavenly Eye Dragon upon seeing Na'er choose the Calamity Eclipse Dragon instead of him.
The other Unyielding Spirit Souls shared a similar reaction, but only for a moment, as they knew Han Yuan would eventually allow them to meet suitable contractors.
Although Na'er had caught their attention, she wasn't the only genius in the world. Compared to Han Yuan, she was just a young girl with some talent.
Under the gaze of many, Han Yuan performed a Soul Contract for Na'er and the Calamity Eclipse Dragon, enabling both to assist each other on their path of cultivation.
"Hmm..." With her eyes closed, Na'er felt a warm energy coursing through her small body, making her feel comfortable and strong. She instinctively summoned her Soul Dragon Spear martial soul, influenced by the power of the Calamity Eclipse Dragon.
The Soul Dragon Spear was a dull silver-colored, straight spear adorned with dragon reliefs along its body and featured a long, slender, leaf-shaped spear blade that was "beautifully" crafted.
The Calamity Eclipse Dragon let out an enthusiastic roar, transforming into a crimson and silver light that merged with Na'er. At the same time, the Soul Dragon Spear also changed.
The spear seemed to come to life, gleaming with the same crimson and silver hues as the Calamity Eclipse Dragon. This energy flowed into the spear blade, making it slightly larger, stronger, and more penetrative.
The leaf-shaped spear blade also gained an amber tint, as if freshly out of the forge. Finally, a special yellow spirit ring appeared around the Soul Dragon Spear, marking the completion of the Soul Contract.
Na'er slowly opened her eyes and noticed the changes in her martial soul, accompanied by an increase in her spirit power as she broke through to become a Spirit Master.
She was excited. "B-Big Brother Han Yuan, Na'er did it!"
"What is your first spirit skill?" Han Yuan asked with a smile. "If I'm not mistaken, it should be a self-enhancement type."
Na'er was shocked, her eyes widening in awe. "How did you know, Big Brother?"
"Just a guess. I don't know the exact effect of your spirit skill," Han Yuan replied casually.
That was a lie, however, as the Eyes of Truth had already told him of what spirit skills Na'er would get based on compatibility percentages, which he could influence.
It's simply a matter of manipulating origins, but Han Yuan didn't need to intervene since the compatibility between Na'er and the Calamity Eclipse Dragon exceeded 100%.
Even without his influence, Na'er would have received the best spirit skill from the Calamity Eclipse Dragon's skill set, or even a fusion skill based on her martial soul.
Although it was somewhat rare for a spirit master with a tool spirit to get a self-enhancement spirit skill for their first instead of an offense spirit skill, it wasn't unfounded.
Moreover, the Soul Dragon Spear wasn't a pure tool spirit.
And sure enough, Na'er did get it.
Na'er held her Soul Dragon Spear and said, "My spirit skill is called Eclipse Dragon Body, and it has two states."
"When I'm not using this spirit skill, Dragon Qi is continuously contained within my Soul Dragon Spear, which consequently strengthens my body."
"When activated, all my attributes increase based on how much Dragon Qi I have gathered. One Dragon Qi increases all my attributes by 50%, and it lasts for thirty minutes before I need to charge it again."
"If I used two Dragon Qi at once, the attribute increase won't change, but I can increase one attribute I wanted to increase more, for example, less speed for defense, or less defense for attack power."
"Additionally, the base is one Dragon Qi, and there doesn't seem to be a limit to how many Dragon Qi I could use, though I need to gather them slowly."
"I can also coat the Dragon Qi onto my Soul Dragon Spear, making any attack I launch more destructive and infusing it with the 'ruining' effect of the Calamity Eclipse Dragon's Ultimate Ruin."
"What a powerful spirit skill..." Even Di Tian had to admit this spirit skill was exceptionally strong.
"Yes, it can be considered a divine skill, and she can continue using it until the Title Douluo Realm," Di Yating added. "However, it's not a pure spirit skill either."
"Dragon Qi? That's complex manipulation of our Dragon's blood, but she only needs spirit skill to refine and use it."
Han Yuan chuckled at their remarks and said, "I bet you're going to be surprised by what Na'er will say next."
"Hmm?" Di Tian and Di Yating tilted their heads in curiosity. As expected of siblings.
Na'er nervously patted her chest and added, "The spirit skill will grow stronger as my cultivation and the Calamity Eclipse Dragon's age increase."
"Each of our major ranks will increase the spirit skill's effect by 10%."
"By rank 91, this spirit skill will enhance all of my attributes by over 200%."
Di Tian swallowed hard. "It really is a divine skill."
Deep inside, Di Tian also revered his lord, Silver Dragon King, because only she could possess heaven-defying ability as the first spirit skill, though it had nothing to do with her.
Han Yuan patted Na'er and remarked, "Yes, you're going to be a strong lady in the future, Na'er."
"Really?" Na'er asked, her cheeks flushed. The feeling of being patted by Han Yuan was quite nice.
"Mm," Han Yuan replied with a smile. 'Actually, there's one trait that Na'er didn't explain well. Everyone overlooks that the name Soul Dragon Spear includes 'Soul,' which means her attacks will also injure the enemy's soul.'
'Oh, well, I will gradually take care of that from now on.'
After praising Na'er a little, Han Yuan put the Unyielding 'Dragon' Spirit Souls back inside the Sky Poison Pearl. He glanced at Di Tian and then commented, "I accepted Na'er to Dao Academy, but she wouldn't go there and learn with me here instead."
"Is that acceptable?"
Di Tian was surprised and returned, "I thought you had done everything in the Star Dou Forest? After Bi Ji chose her evolution path, you would return, no?"
"Whoa, whoa, you're kicking me out after I saved your forest? That's dirty, Di Tian." Han Yuan looks shocked, causing Di Tian's mouth to twitch.
Di Nayuan shouted, "No! Daddy can't go!"
"Bad Black Uncle! How dare you kick Daddy like that!"
"Pfft-!" Di Yating and Bi Ji glanced at each other amusingly before breaking into a giggle.
"..." Di Tian. How this one thing led to another.
Han Yuan smiled, "Alright, I will stop teasing you."
"I won't stay for too long."
"After coaching Na'er for a week or two, and then meeting your lord and talking with her briefly, I will leave."
Di Tian's face was gloomy, but he still responded, "Fine."
Weirdly enough, Di Tian didn't notice the way Han Yuan phrased Na'er in the same line as his lord, Silver Dragon King. It was quite subtle, but the meaning is clear.
Han Yuan is going to talk with the Silver Dragon King. Yet, not to expose her 'brilliant' and 'wise' plan, but to rile up her emotions a bit, so she thinks her plans succeed and makes her more eager for success.
Of course, Han Yuan also has another goal.
And yes, it is none other than... the Dragon's Valley!