NOVEL NEXT Chapter 8: Chapter 8: Level 7 Soul Power, New Task
"Eh? His soul power has leveled up?"
Yu Xiaogang's expression changed, astonished as he looked at Mu Chen.
Around Mu Chen, there was a subtle fluctuation. Out of curiosity, the great soul master Yu Xiaogang realized that Mu Chen's soul power had indeed increased by one level.
In just one month, his soul power had increased by three levels. Such talent was truly exceptional! If this child spent six years studying at the Junior Soul Master Academy in Notting City, what level would he reach upon graduation?
Would he become a Soul Master, a Great Soul Master, or even a Soul Scholar in the thirties?
With such talent, he could rival the youngest Title Douluo in the soul master world!
Yu Xiaogang sighed inwardly as he looked at Mu Chen. It was a pity that such a gifted genius could not become his student. It was a great regret in his life.
**Soul Power +1400**
"System, did I just receive 1400 points of soul power again?" Mu Chen exclaimed in delight.
Mu Chen felt the warm flow of energy from the system. From his personal attributes template, he discovered that he needed another 1300 points of soul power to level up.
"Ding dong!"
"The system reports to the host: Due to the emotional impact you had on Yu Xiaogang, the points harvested from his feelings this time reached 1400!"
"What?! Does this mean that if I can evoke stronger emotions from Yu Xiaogang, I can gain more soul power?" Mu Chen was astounded.
"Ding dong! That's completely correct."
"There are many ways to elicit stronger emotions from Yu Xiaogang. But system, why do I feel like I'm playing the role of a villain?" Mu Chen mused, recalling the task of beating up the gatekeeper. Upon reflection, he realized that this Chaos System was essentially a villain system!
"Child, according to the certificate from the Martial Soul Hall, your name is Xiao Wu, right?"
After experiencing setbacks with Mu Chen, Yu Xiaogang turned his gaze to Xiao Wu. Like Tang San, she was a genius with innate full soul power. With her talent, she qualified to be one of Yu Xiaogang's students.
"Yes. You want to ask me if I'm willing to become your disciple, right?" Xiao Wu proactively asked.
"Yes. Are you willing?" Yu Xiaogang inquired eagerly.
"I don't want to. Wherever Brother Mu Chen goes, I go. I want to be with Brother Mu Chen. If I have to become your disciple, then Brother Mu Chen must also be willing to be your disciple!" Xiao Wu stated firmly.
Yu Xiaogang: "…"
Yu Xiaogang was taken aback. This little girl dared to propose conditions for him to accept her as a student. He glanced at Mu Chen, memories of his past as the son of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan leader flooded back; he recalled the Holy Maiden of the Martial Soul Hall; and the image of the woman he loved, who was also his cousin.
Yu Xiaogang had originally intended to prove his capabilities through the ten core competitive theories of martial souls but ended up getting expelled from the Martial Soul Hall.
He thought he had forgotten these past events, but with time, those memories had only deepened.
Stirred by Mu Chen and Xiao Wu's words, scenes from his past resurfaced in Yu Xiaogang's mind. A wave of sadness arose within him. Here he was trying to recruit two students, and yet he faced rejection.
"Let's go! I'll take you to the academic office for registration!" Yu Xiaogang turned away, sighing quietly.
**Soul Power +1300 points**
"Ding dong!"
"Congratulations! Your soul power is now full, and you have leveled up. Current level: Level 7!"
"Level 7!" Mu Chen thought, filled with delight.
From Yu Xiaogang, he had managed to increase his level by two. Mu Chen acknowledged that Yu Xiaogang was indeed a pivotal supporting character in the Douluo storyline, and the emotional points generated had allowed him to level up significantly.
Knowing everything about Douluo, many ideas on how to stimulate Yu Xiaogang's emotions began to form in Mu Chen's mind. For example, he could mock Yu Xiaogang; chase after Liu Erlong; or toy with his first love right in front of him...
If he did that, how many emotional points would he accrue? The final amount would certainly be a terrifying astronomical figure!
As these wild thoughts raced through his mind, Mu Chen startled himself.
"Brother Mu Chen, up ahead should be Dormitory No. 7!"
Following Yu Xiaogang, Mu Chen and Xiao Wu registered at the academic office and were assigned to Dormitory No. 7. Since Yu Xiaogang needed to buy blankets for Tang San, he didn't accompany Mu Chen and Xiao Wu to their dormitory.
"Mm." Mu Chen nodded.
"Ding dong!"
"Congratulations! You have triggered a hidden task for the first trial of the Nine Trials of Chaos: Become the leader of Dormitory No. 7. Completing the task will reward you with a skill point. If you complete the task perfectly, you will also receive a mysterious technique as a reward."
"Another hidden task triggered!"
Mu Chen was pleasantly surprised as he read the details of the task. Curiously, he asked, "System, what is a skill point?"
"Ding dong!"
"The system reports to the host that skill points are the crystallization of wisdom. After use, they can enhance one's mastery of combat skills."
In other words, with skill points, he wouldn't need to practice techniques like other soul masters; he could enhance his mastery of combat skills directly.
The system explained that skill mastery was divided into four realms: Beginner, Minor Achievement, Major Achievement, and Perfection. Currently, Mu Chen possessed one combat skill—Eight Extremes Fist. If he obtained a skill point, he wouldn't have to practice or grind through the Eight Extremes Fist like Xiao Yan from Doupo.
"To think there's a reward of skill points!" Mu Chen marveled, feeling excitement akin to that of a girl experiencing something for the first time.
In his previous life, Mu Chen would often just scroll through news articles, browse TikTok, or play Honor of Kings during his free time. If he had to immerse himself in understanding the essence of combat skills, that would truly be challenging for him.
Now, with this golden finger, Mu Chen only needed to complete tasks and stimulate others' emotions to grow stronger. How could he not feel elated?
"Ding dong!"
"The system reports to the host that there are even more functions to explore and discover!"
"There are more functions!"
Before Mu Chen could ask the system what strange functions it held, Xiao Wu had already walked into their open Dormitory No. 7, politely asking, "Excuse me, is this Dormitory No. 7?"