Douluo: Soul-Breaking spear

Chapter 88: The Fourth Soul Skill

As Yang Potian's wings gradually unfolded from his back, their true form was finally revealed. These wings were identical in appearance to the Ironfeather Tiger Hawk's, though much smaller in size. Each wing spanned about two meters, with a thick central bone covered in metallic, feather-like structures. Upon closer inspection, the "feathers" seemed both feather-like and bone-like.

When fully spread, the wings stretched over half a meter in width, sturdy enough to serve as a small shield.

Seeing that his son was unharmed, Yang Zhentian finally sighed in relief. Absorbing a ten-thousand-year fourth ring was an unprecedented feat. But as he observed Potian's new wings, even he couldn't help but swallow in astonishment. These were external soul bones—rare and powerful, and especially valuable as flight-enabling wings. For an assault-type warrior spirit master, these wings were more valuable than any typical soul bone. Now, Potian could function as both an attack and agility-type, gaining a significant advantage in both power and speed.

Once Potian had finished absorbing both the soul ring and bone, Yang Zhentian asked eagerly, "Potian, how's your fourth soul skill?"

Potian took a moment to feel out the new ability before explaining, "Father, this fourth soul skill is quite powerful. It allows me to lock onto an enemy and summon the Soul-Breaking Spear. Its attack power increases by 200%, and weight increases by 500%. The spear will then strike the target with precision. It costs 10% of my spirit power, and I can adjust its strength based on how much power I put into it."

Potian smiled. "I'm calling it Tiger's Roar to Break a Thousand Armies."

After saying this, he summoned the Soul-Breaking Spear, activating his fourth soul ring. The spear grew in size and weight, instantly locking onto a nearby tree. It struck with intense force, leaving a massive, crater-like pit in its place as if an explosion had hit it.

Zhentian nodded in approval. "This soul skill has excellent power, especially with the locking function. You've now gained a long-range attack option."

"Father," Potian said with a grin, "I think you've missed something." Seeing his father's confused expression, Potian activated his fourth soul ring again, this time summoning two slightly smaller spears, each targeting a separate point. It was his recently acquired dual-focus technique in action.

Zhentian's face shifted from surprise to admiration. "Potian, with this setup, you can perform both single-target and multi-target attacks. Once you master advanced multi-focus control, this skill will become even more formidable. And if you combine it with a fused ring skill, the results will be extraordinary."

Potian nodded, explaining further, "One more thing, Father. This soul skill can stack with others. I can use it after activating my first and third soul skills to achieve an even greater boost. Imagine the power if all three skills are combined."

Zhentian calculated for a moment. "Combining the boosts from those skills with the innate power of your fourth skill, your attack could likely match, or even surpass, a sixth soul skill used by a Soul Emperor. And once you reach Soul Sage level and add the spirit avatar boost, the impact will be terrifying."

"By the way, how much does the Soul-Breaking Spear weigh now?"

After considering this, Potian replied, "About 1,200 jin."

"1,200 jin! Impressive." Zhentian nodded in satisfaction. "How does it feel to wield it now?"

Potian gave the spear a couple of practice swings. "With my spirit power now at level 45, it feels very smooth. I'm much stronger now, and my physical abilities feel greatly enhanced."

"Level 45?" Zhentian said, clearly pleased. "Not bad at all. The Golden Whale Glue, Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, and this ten-thousand-year soul ring have all boosted your spirit power quite a bit. I'd say your current physical strength is comparable to most Soul Emperors."

"What about your wings? Do they have any special features?"

Potian nodded. "These Tiger Hawk Wings increase my speed by 30% and give me the ability to fly. They even have a soul skill called Extreme Speed, which allows me to further boost my flight speed by up to 300%, depending on how much spirit power I put into it. Although I can't sustain that top speed for very long."

Zhentian's expression turned serious. "Flight requires a lot of practice to master safely. When you train with these wings, you need to be extremely cautious. Make sure no one sees you."

"Don't worry, Father," Potian replied. "I'll be careful. I'll only practice at the clan grounds. No one else will know I have these wings."

The two discussed his abilities a bit longer before heading out to a safe spot nearby. There, under his father's supervision, Potian began practicing his new wings. Learning to fly was exhilarating, especially the feeling of soaring freely and observing everything below from the sky. No wonder flight has always been a cherished dream.

However, the wings were new to him and somewhat challenging to control. He nearly crashed several times but was saved by his father each time. Over three days of practice, Potian became more adept at using the Tiger Hawk Wings, gaining confidence in his ability to fly without incident.

With a mix of excitement and reluctance, Potian and Zhentian finally left the Star Dou Forest. This soul ring hunt had taken over a month, but the results had been well worth it.

Not only did Potian gain a powerful soul skill, but he also acquired an invaluable external soul bone, yielding tremendous benefits. At just 13 and a half years old, Potian had already reached level 45, making him one of the youngest Soul Elders to reach such a level.

When they returned to Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, it felt almost surreal.

(End of Chapter)

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