Chapter 43: The Third Soul Ring

Chapter 43: Chapter 43: The Third Soul Ring Lin Feng, Qian Renxue, and Ling Yuan quickly returned to their familiar residence. It was the house Lin Feng had been assigned by Qian Daoliu after he turned seven. Located near a small pond surrounded by trees, the house was modest but well-equipped, with a flower garden, a fish pond, and a training ground. Behind the bedroom was a lush green landscape, giving the entire place a serene and peaceful atmosphere. On the familiar bed, Lin Feng lay resting. After the long journey and the mental strain of dealing with Qian Daoliu earlier, Lin Feng didn’t feel like moving. Qian Renxue poked Lin Feng’s cheek. "Lin Feng, aren’t you going to cook?" "It’s still early. Later," Lin Feng yawned lazily and rolled over. "I want to eat pig trotters today." Qian Renxue’s gaze was piercing. Lin Feng sat up abruptly. "Then I should start early. If the heat isn’t right, it won’t taste good." With that, he headed to the kitchen. "Hehe." Qian Renxue chuckled, covering her mouth with her hand, then lay down in the spot Lin Feng had just vacated. Although Lin Feng wasn’t sure if Qian Renxue’s request had any hidden meaning, he thought it was better to start preparing the meal early. When he entered the kitchen, Lin Feng was surprised. "Sister Ling Yuan? Didn’t we agree I’d handle it today? Why are you..." Ling Yuan tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and glanced toward the bedroom. "I thought I could help you with the prep work, like washing vegetables. It’s no big deal, right?" "Alright. Today’s main dishes will be hot pot and pig trotters?" Ling Yuan pressed her lips together to suppress a smile. "Sounds good." --- A month passed quickly. Chrysanthemum Douluo finally got his hands on the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, and the purity of his Martial Soul’s bloodline increased. His soul power rose by one level, and the strength of his soul skills improved significantly. Rumor had it that after absorbing the immortal herb, the first thing he did was take Ghost Douluo to Dugu Bo’s residence. The two went to a soul beast forest to spar, and the result was predictable. Dugu Bo, who had been boasting for days, was beaten again. He claimed that he only lost because Ghost Douluo was backing Chrysanthemum Douluo up, restricting his movements. This led to much teasing from his peers. After Qian Renxue absorbed another soul bone, both she and Lin Feng reached level 40 and level 30, respectively. At just ten years old, they were about to become a Soul Ancestor and a Soul Elder—something that would seem unbelievable to outsiders. Despite Qian Renxue’s strong objections, Qian Daoliu insisted that her soul ring’s limit be set at 12,000 years. Any higher, and he would lose his temper. As his precious granddaughter, he couldn’t let her take such risks for a few extra thousand years. Besides, after the divine trials, her soul rings’ limits would naturally increase. Once she reached Soul Sage, she could absorb a 100,000-year soul ring, and even Qian Daoliu wouldn’t have anything to say. Although Qian Renxue was still dissatisfied with the soul ring limit, she reluctantly agreed to her grandfather’s decision. The soul beasts suitable for the two were also decided. The Golden Lion and the Earth Bear. The Golden Lion, with its light and fire attributes, was an obvious choice. The Earth Bear, a representative of earth-attribute soul beasts, was a defensive-type soul beast with thick skin and immense strength but few offensive abilities. Once it reached a thousand years, its innate ability—gravity control—would awaken. This ability was similar to that of the Titan Giant Ape, which possessed a gravity control domain. For Lin Feng, this ability was perfect for his current needs, aiding his research and validating his theories. After preparing everything, the three set out for the hunt, escorted by Qian Daoliu. Along the way, Qian Daoliu followed from a distance. Even after a month, he still couldn’t fully come to terms with Lin Feng. The brat hadn’t come to see him once in the past month, staying holed up in that little house with Qian Renxue and Ling Yuan. Their lives seemed incredibly comfortable. Because of their special status, neither Qian Renxue nor Lin Feng had to attend the primary soul master academy. This meant the three of them were practically inseparable every day. Qian Daoliu sometimes wondered if things would have progressed so quickly if he had made Lin Feng continue his studies. With a Title Douluo and a Soul Douluo leading the way, the soul beast hunt went smoothly. The Earth Bear let out a pitiful roar, dying in extreme frustration and confusion. It couldn’t understand why such overwhelming force was needed to deal with it. The pressure from the Soul Douluo had pinned it to the ground, forcing it to watch as this kid burned its beloved fur and then finished it off with a single strike. A 3,000-year purple soul ring was absorbed by Lin Feng. Lin Feng’s body trembled, and his eyes lit up with joy. As expected, this soul ring gave him a perfectly suited soul skill. "Third Soul Skill: Gravity Control." Rocks and soil from the ground suddenly rose into the air, gathering and floating under Lin Feng’s control. The ground trembled as if roaring. The boulder in the air grew larger and larger until Lin Feng stopped channeling his soul power. Under the astonished gazes of the three, the boulder in the sky had reached a diameter of nearly ten meters. Suspended in the air, it cast a shadow over them as the sunlight shone down. Qian Daoliu’s eyes gleamed with interest. "Brat, can you change the form of the soul skill?" You used to call me Xiao Feng... Lin Feng sighed inwardly but nodded. "Yes." As his soul power flowed, the boulder in the sky transformed again. With a deafening roar, the tightly packed rocks exploded, scattering in all directions. The flying debris and dust wreaked havoc on the nearby forest, leaving it in disarray. "Good!" Qian Daoliu praised. He was now certain that Lin Feng’s soul skill had touched upon the edge of a law. As a Title Douluo, he knew how rare this was. In the Douluo Continent, only Title Douluos could barely grasp a hint of spatial law after centuries of cultivation. And even then, it was only a superficial understanding. For other laws, merely knowing about them and being able to use them slightly was already an incredible feat. This showed just how elusive the laws of the universe were in the Douluo world. Even the gods of the Divine Realm couldn’t fully comprehend them. Otherwise, the Divine Realm wouldn’t have been exiled by a black hole. It was almost laughable—a realm filled with God Kings and first-level gods could be taken down by a black hole. Qian Daoliu’s eyes gleamed with a strange light. "Brat, I used to think your Martial Soul was a support-type. But now it seems it’s more versatile. Since you have offensive capabilities, it’s time for a test. I’ll suppress my strength to the level of a Soul Grandmaster. Show me what you’ve got!" Qian Renxue was shocked. "Grandpa! Isn’t that bullying? How can Lin Feng fight you?" Qian Daoliu’s mouth twitched. He had already said he’d suppress his strength to the Soul Grandmaster level. Was that still bullying? Did she not see the power of Lin Feng’s soul skill just now? An ordinary Soul Elder wouldn’t stand a chance against him! Qian Daoliu looked at Lin Feng, his eyes filled with a warning. If Lin Feng refused, there would be consequences later. "Please go easy on me, Grandpa." Knowing he couldn’t avoid this, Lin Feng agreed. Whether Qian Daoliu genuinely wanted to test him or was just looking for an excuse to beat him up, Lin Feng couldn’t back down. But his earlier speculation was correct—the nourishment from the soul veins was far from simple. The control over his third soul skill was clearly superior to his previous ones. Bowing slightly, Lin Feng’s eyes burned with fighting spirit. A battle with a Title Douluo, even one suppressing his strength, was incredibly exciting!