Chapter 6 First Soul Ring
Seeing Kong Xuan's respectful attitude, Yun Ming nodded in satisfaction: "Yes! Get up!"
After Kong Xuan raised his head, the master-disciple relationship between him and Yun Ming was officially established.
"I have already investigated. With your current physical condition, the maximum age of the spirit ring you can attach is 378 years."
Yun Ming quickly adopted the role of a teacher, referring to himself as "Master" to Kong Xuan.
Kong Xuan listened quietly without interrupting, but many thoughts were swirling in his mind.
Ten thousand years ago, Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang proposed ten core competencies of martial spirits, but Kong Xuan thought many of them were nonsense.
His summary of the maximum number of years for Soul Masters of various levels to absorb Soul Rings seems to point the way for Soul Masters to absorb Soul Rings, but upon closer examination, it is full of loopholes.
For example, the maximum age limit for absorbing the first spirit ring is 423 years, which is incredibly precise.
When hunting for spirit rings, there is no way to determine the exact age of the spirit beast.
Now, ten thousand years have passed, times have changed, and the master's theories are no longer suitable for the present.
However, Kong Xuan felt that 378 years was indeed a bit short.
Kong Xuan, this orphan, has suffered from malnutrition since childhood. It seems that this has not only affected his physical development, but now it has also affected his cultivation.
Seeing Kong Xuan's furrowed brows, Yun Ming said again, "But don't worry, with continuous cultivation, the age of your soul rings can be increased. This is one of the benefits I bring you, and it will be the foundation for you to surpass others!"
Upon hearing this, Kong Xuan's brows gradually relaxed. It seemed that he hadn't awakened any cheat codes since he transmigrated, so Yun Ming was now his cheat code!
Although he didn't know Yun Ming's spirit ring configuration, Kong Xuan knew that ten thousand years later, due to the existence of the Spirit Ascension Platform, his cheap teacher's spirit rings would definitely be terrifying.
And now, all of these will be his!
Kong Xuan's expression shifted slightly as he asked, "Teacher, can you only attach soul rings to me? No soul spirits?"
"You've got a lot of demands, kid!"
Yun Ming seemed to laugh in anger, then a look of reminiscence appeared on his face as he said, "Back then, I shattered my quasi-god status and thought I was destined to perish. I never expected to have this opportunity to travel back in time along the river of time and come to this place ten thousand years ago."
Kong Xuan only then realized that Yun Ming had actually traveled to this point in time when the Holy Spirit Cult used a level 12 fixed-mount soul-guided cannon to attack Shrek Academy.
"It's already a stroke of luck that my soul power was preserved; don't even think about my soul spirit!"
Yun Ming smiled, then stared at Kong Xuan: "But you know so much, kid, did you travel here from the era after mine?"
Kong Xuan's expression was evasive as he pondered how to answer the question.
Seeing his hesitation, Yun Ming snorted coldly: "If you don't want to answer, then fine, but don't even think about making up lies to deceive your master!"
Kong Xuan smiled awkwardly: "No way, it's just a bit complicated to explain, but the teacher's thinking isn't wrong."
"Fine!" Yun Ming shook his head. "Everyone has secrets. Since you're unwilling to tell me, then I won't ask any further."
But then Yun Ming changed the subject: "However, I am very curious to know what happened to Shrek Academy after my death?"
As expected of the master of the Sea God Pavilion, his feelings for Shrek Academy are truly profound!
Meeting Yun Ming's expectant gaze, Kong Xuan's expression also became serious, and he said solemnly, "Teacher shattered his divine position to block two level twelve fixed-position soul-guided cannons and kill several titled Douluo of the Holy Spirit Cult, but the Holy Spirit Cult used a large number of fixed-position soul-guided cannons that time, and Shrek Academy was destroyed!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Ming's face darkened. Although he had already guessed this outcome, hearing it with his own ears still made him feel a tightness in his body and his heart felt like it was being torn apart. He was a sinner of Shrek Academy!
Kong Xuan then continued, "However, thanks to the teacher's strong intervention, Shrek Academy was able to preserve its vitality. Through their efforts, Shrek Academy was eventually rebuilt, and its prestige remained undiminished, still the number one academy on the continent!"
Upon hearing this, a smile finally appeared on Yun Ming's slightly pale face: "I'm relieved that Shrek Academy wasn't destroyed in my hands!"
"Disciple, it's time for you to form your soul rings!"
After receiving the answer, Yunming seemed to have put down the burden in his heart, and his way of addressing Kong Xuan also changed.
Upon hearing these words, Kong Xuan felt another wave of dizziness before finally regaining control of his body.
He opened his eyes and found himself still sitting on the bed.
"Calm your mind and prepare to condense your soul ring!"
Yun Ming's voice came again, and Kong Xuan quickly adjusted his state and began to concentrate.
Under Yun Ming's guidance, he felt his soul power surge and gradually dissipate outwards.
Although no unusual phenomena occurred due to this change, the dissipated soul power still woke Kong Ling from his meditation.
Her eyes widened as she sensed the surge of energy emanating from her brother opposite her, a ring gradually forming and enveloping Kong Xuan within it.
The ring was initially white, but as the soul power emanating from Kong Xuan gradually poured in, its color gradually changed.
After the white color gradually turned yellow, the yellow area gradually expanded.
Finally, the ring surrounding Kong Xuan turned pale yellow, with light surging around it and emanating an inexplicable aura.
Kong Ling covered her mouth, trying her best not to make a sound.
After being taught by Fang Sheng these past two days, Kong Ling also learned that after hunting soul beasts, she could absorb something called a soul ring.
But what is this thing that's appearing on my brother now?
It looks a lot like that spirit ring, but they haven't hunted any spirit beasts yet?
Kong Ling's small head was filled with great doubt at this moment.
Kong Xuan opened his eyes and looked at the pale yellow spirit ring surrounding him, his eyes filled with curiosity.
In the blink of an eye, the spirit ring disappeared, and the aura emanating from him vanished instantly.
The dormitory returned to calm, as if nothing had ever happened.
Kong Xuan looked at his younger sister, who was still covering her mouth, her eyes filled with surprise.
He looked at the other person and said with a smile, "Don't tell anyone about this yet!"
Upon hearing this, Kong Ling lowered her hand and nodded vigorously, appearing to be making a serious promise.
The two siblings have relied on each other since childhood. Kong Xuan, having transmigrated from another world, is mature beyond his years and treats his younger sister as if she were his own daughter.
Therefore, Kong Ling was very attached to her brother, and she naturally carried out Kong Xuan's orders without any hesitation.
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Sun and Moon Empire, Ming Capital.
Right next to the palace stands a magnificent building entirely cast from the finest gold of the sun and moon.
The entire hall was silver-white, with pale blue soul-guiding patterns flowing across its surface, flickering and shimmering like living things with the fluctuations of soul power.
Inside the hall, countless sophisticated soul-guided devices were displayed on both sides, some of which were unfinished experimental prototypes, while others were strategic-level soul-guided weapons capable of changing the course of the battle.
The air was filled with a faint scent of metal mixed with soul power, and occasionally the faint sound of gears turning could be heard, as if the entire hall itself was a huge and sophisticated machine.
And this place is the highest hall in the hearts of countless soul masters in the Sun Moon Empire—the Hall of Worship!
Deep within the ancestral hall, before a table crafted from meteorite iron, sat an elderly man in a bright yellow robe.
Even when he was sitting, you could tell that he was exceptionally tall, with short, gray hair standing on end.
He is none other than Kong Deming, the Silver Moon Douluo and the master of the Sun Moon Empire's Hall of Worship!
Kong Deming tapped his fingers lightly on the table, his eyes deep and calm as he looked at the soul tool blueprints in his hand, seemingly lost in thought.
"teacher!"
A voice interrupted Kong Deming's thoughts.
Kong Deming looked up and saw a person wearing a silver soul master robe walk in; it was his disciple, Xuan Ziwen.
Xuan Ziwen approached Kong Deming and presented him with a jet-black letter.
"This is a letter from the Stone Spring Junior Soul Master Academy on the border of the Empire. The messenger claims to have found the teacher's blood relatives."
(End of chapter)