NOVEL NEXT Chapter 127: Chapter 127
Just as Tian Meng said, it was far too easy for Jun Tianlin to absorb a soul ring over 40,000 years old. The soul shock from the ten thousand-year soul beast, when confronted with his million-year spiritual skull and external soul bone, could not create any noticeable disturbance.
Thanks to this million-year-old skull, Jun Tianlin's flaming golden eyes had also seen an improvement. Now, the quality of this external soul bone had likely reached the level of a hundred thousand-year soul bone.
In just one hour, Jun Tianlin stood up with ease. Not only had he absorbed the soul ring and sorted out his soul power, but he had also fully mastered the soul skills.
"Xiaotian, what is this fifth soul skill you've been dreaming about? Why don't you show it to me?" Tian Meng asked curiously
"There's no need to demonstrate it. This is an auxiliary soul skill, a elemental sword technique formed by the fusion of the thunder from my fourth soul ring and the water from my fifth soul ring, called Phantom Water Thunder. Its effect is to amplify all attributes of a large area. The degree of amplification depends on my will" Jun Tianlin explained
"The overall increase doesn't seem that useful for you. Didn't you say you're from the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan? Aren't there already many auxiliary spirit masters there?" Tian Meng seemed a little disappointed, having hoped Tianlin's fifth soul skill would be something more impressive.
Jun Tianlin understood and smiled "Brother Tian Meng, Phantom Water Thunder isn't as simple as you think. It doesn't just improve attack and defense like the Seven Treasures Glazed Tower. Instead, it directly boosts cultivation. For example, for a level 31 soul master, I can instantly increase their level to around level 37. As their level increases, attributes such as attack, defense, speed, and soul power also increase."
Tian Meng raised an eyebrow, intrigued "Okay, now that you mention it, this technique sounds useful. But what's the second benefit?"
Jun Tianlin smiled as he continued "The second benefit is even more significant. Let's say I increase someone's level from 31 to 39, breaking their bottleneck and allowing them to reach level 40. What happens when a soul master has reached a bottleneck?"
"To break through level 40, they'd have to hunt soul beasts, right? Wait...do you mean?" Tian Meng was shocked, realizing the strategic importance of Jun Tianlin's ability
"Exactly. My soul skill can truly enhance someone's cultivation. Once I increase their level to the point where they can advance, they can hunt soul beasts and obtain spirit rings just like a soul master who has already broken through. Even if I take back my enhancement, most people will have broken through to level 40 because of the spirit power they've accumulated."
"And if some people don't break through because the spirit rings they obtained aren't strong enough, that's fine too. The fourth soul ring will temporarily turn gray, and they won't be able to use it. But their bottleneck has been broken, and the remaining accumulation of spirit power will help them break through naturally with some time."
Jun Tianlin's excitement grew as he said "From now on, my family and the people I protect will have no bottleneck!"
"Brother, I'm completely convinced by you today." Tian Meng had lived for hundreds of thousands of years and had never encountered someone like Jun Tianlin. Not only was he powerful, but he could also lead an entire force to dramatic change. With Jun Tianlin, it was almost impossible for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan not to rise "But Xiaotian, with your current ability, it seem you have have become a tool as a strongest auxiliary spirit master, because many of your abilities are meant to help others become stronger."
Jun Tianlin smiled slightly "I don't mind being a tool. I've never been alone. I have brothers, family, a lover, and a clan. As long as it's for those important to me, I'm willing to be a tool."
"Okay, Brother Tian Meng, I've been gone for a while. It's time to head back and check on things. Tianheng and the others might be back from Soto City. Speaking of which, I left the team without permission, and I need to apologize." After saying that, Jun Tianlin flew up on his sword and headed towards heaven dou City.
However, he didn't return to the academy immediately. Instead, he decided to stop by the clan first.
When he returned, the disciples were overjoyed "Master Tianlin, you're finally back! We've been looking for you everywhere!"
"Looking for me?" Jun Tianlin was a bit confused. He remembered informing Ning Fengzhi that he was going out. He wasn't missing—why was there such a worry?
He didn't know that when he was on the brink of death after absorbing the million-year soul ring a few days ago, his parents and teacher had sensed something wrong.
Jun Tianhai and Mo Lan were deeply concerned and came to the sect to inquire about Tianlin. They learned from Chen Xin that Chen Xin had also felt a premonition. Everyone had been very worried during this time. The bond between mother and child was not just a saying. Even Chen Xin had tried several times to use the Dou Zhuan Xing Yi Talisman to find Tianlin directly but had failed each time.
It was then that Jun Tianlin realized the coordinates on his soul guide had been erased "Who erased them?"
"Xiaotian, it was my fault. When you were absorbing the soul ring, I found someone trying to access the coordinates. I was worried about being disturbed, so I erased them. I didn't know it was your master coming." Tian Meng admitted with a slight embarrassment
"It's okay, Brother Tian Meng. You acted thoughtfully. I won't blame you." Jun Tianlin nodded, thinking resetting the coordinates would be a minor matter
After hearing what had happened, Jun Tianlin rushed into the clan. His parents had been staying there these past few days, worried and unable to leave until they received accurate news about him.
Jun Tianlin found his parents and knelt down immediately "Father, Mother, I am unfilial for making you worry."
"I'm just glad you're safe. I've been so uneasy these past few days, but now that I see you're fine, I feel at peace." Mo Lan hugged her son tightly
She had no idea that Tianlin had truly been close to death a few days ago. She thought the earlier sensation was just her imagination. Tianlin would never tell her the truth to avoid causing her more distress.
But Chen Xin, who was by their side, was different. As a level 98 spirit master, he could tell at a glance that Jun Tianlin had undergone something extraordinary. His disciple had inexplicably become a Soul King after only being away for a few days. From his soul power, it was clear that it was around level 55 or 56, with its purity indicating it hadn't been forcibly enhanced through any unorthodox means.
Chen Xin trusted his disciple's character and knew he would never resort to evil methods.
Since Mo Lan and the others were present, it wasn't the right time for further questioning. It wasn't until night that Jun Tianlin settled his parents and stayed with them until they had fallen asleep. Then, he returned to Seven treasure Hall.
There, the other three Titled Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, along with Clan Head Ning Fengzhi, were already waiting for him.
"Uncle Ning, Grandpa Bone, Master and Old Monster!" Jun Tianlin greeted them one by one
Chen Xin, with a calm expression asked "Xiaotian, don't you have anything to report to your master?"