Douluo: Starting from the Nine-Curved Vine Dragon

Chapter 67: The Position of the Imperial Marshal

So, Ge Long couldn't help but ask:

"Nephew, what's going on with you?"

"Uncle Ge, are you talking about Wuhun?" Lin Rong understood what Ge Long was asking and answered:

"Just some tricks, not worth mentioning."

In fact, as long as the soul master has a high degree of control over his own martial soul, he can reveal the soul ring without releasing the martial soul.

In this world, the reason why only Titled Douluo can do it is because only when a soul master has cultivated to the level of Titled Douluo can his control over his own martial soul meet the requirements.

Lin Rong practiced the Xisui Jing.

As early as after breaking through the first realm of "Empty Mind and Self-Transformation of the Body" in the Washing Marrow Sutra, Lin Rong was able to achieve absolute control over the Nine-Curved Vine Dragon Martial Soul.

In addition, when Lin Rong broke through level 30 and obtained the soul ring of the Azure Ivy, the Nine-Curved Vine Dragon was fully awakened, and a dragon soul consciousness was born that absolutely obeyed his orders.

With this dragon soul consciousness, even without the blessing of "empty mind and self-transformation of the body", Lin Rong can rely on the absolute obedience of the dragon soul to him and thus fully control his own martial soul.

"Uncle Ge, I know you have concerns." Seeing that Ge Long stopped talking after asking the question just now, Lin Rong tried to persuade him:

"Imperial law expressly prohibits hereditary nobles from interfering in military power."

"Therefore, all the great marshals of the empire in the past were genius soul masters who came from common people, just like you, Uncle Ge."

"However, Uncle Ge, although Hongjun has been recruited by me, it is an indisputable fact that he was born a commoner."

"The most important thing is that Hongjun is only nine years old this year. What bad intentions can a nine-year-old have?"

"This..." After hearing this, Ge Long expressed his last concern:

"My dear nephew, I might as well tell you."

"This kid has a good background and is talented enough. Logically speaking, when he grows up, he will be able to take over my position."

"But the position of Grand Marshal of the Empire is not something I can give to anyone I want. It requires the personal order of His Majesty to confer the title."

"Although this child was born a commoner, he was trained in your house for several years. I'm afraid that His Majesty will not let him take over my position."

After hearing this, Lin Rong knew that Ge Long himself had been dealt with, and the next step was to eliminate the last worry in his mind and the task would be accomplished.

"Uncle Ge, don't worry about this."

"I wonder if you have ever heard of this saying: when a person is popular, no one can stop him!"

"As long as Hong Jun can win the support of all the soldiers, I believe that your wise and powerful majesty will comply with the soldiers' sincere hearts."

"As for why I am sure that Hong Jun can win the support of all the soldiers, you will understand after experiencing it yourself."

After saying that, Lin Rong turned to Ma Hongjun and said:
"Hongjun, it's time to show Uncle Ge your third soul skill. Remember, the range of the soul skill should not be too large, just cover this tent!"

"Yes!" Ma Hongjun answered promptly, then looked at Ge Long and said:

"My lord, please take a look!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the lavender soul ring under Ma Hongjun's feet lit up.

"Third soul skill, Heavenly Phoenix Mysterious Sound!"

clang~clang~
A clear and stirring phoenix cry echoed in the tent.

After hearing the phoenix cry, Ge Long suddenly felt full of fighting spirit and strength. At the same time, a weak warm current flowed through his body, making Ge Long feel an indescribable comfort.

After a moment's reflection, Ge Long looked at Ma Hongjun and said:
"Child, your third soul skill should be taken from a flying soul beast with the bloodline of the Seven-Colored Mysterious Sound Bird."

"It boosts morale, increases all attributes by 3%, and there is a slight warm current in the body, which should be a continuous slight healing effect."

"As for whether the control was released or not, I don't know."

"The Fire Phoenix is ​​indeed a top-level bird martial spirit. It has only absorbed the soul ring of the soul beast with the bloodline of the Seven-Colored Mysterious Sound Bird. The effect of its soul skills is almost the same as the legendary Mysterious Sound of Heaven."

"Can you tell me, Marshal, what is the coverage range of your third soul skill?"

"Since my nephew is so confident, the coverage of your spirit skill should not disappoint me."

"Hehe." Ma Hongjun scratched his head and corrected honestly:
"Sir, you guessed wrong!"

"My third soul ring was taken from a genuine seven-colored mysterious sound bird."

"As for the coverage of the spirit skill, the initial range is one kilometer in radius, but each additional spirit ring can increase the range by one kilometer."

"I am now a three-ring soul master, and the coverage range of my third soul skill, Heavenly Phoenix Mysterious Sound, is four kilometers in radius."

After hearing this, Ge Long was surprised and quickly calculated in his mind:

The initial radius is one kilometer. After practicing to the Titled Douluo, nine spirit rings can increase the radius by nine kilometers, for a total of ten kilometers.

If the martial soul's true body is used, the coverage range of the third soul skill will be doubled, which means it will be twenty kilometers in radius!

Ge Long was shocked, glanced at Lin Rong beside him, and sighed:

"My dear nephew, you are really well prepared. I admit that I cannot refuse a genius soul master with such divine skills."

"No wonder you are so confident. With such a skill, it will be easy for this kid to win the support of all the soldiers."

"It seems that I will have to give up my position as the Grand Marshal of the Army in a few years to make way for this kid."

Swords and knives are merciless on the battlefield. Once we fight, it’s either you die or I live.

Every time soldiers go to the battlefield, they are walking on the threshold of life and death.

Especially for the lowest-level soldiers, the chance of surviving on the battlefield is already a blessing in disguise.

At this time, Ma Hongjun's third soul skill, Tianfeng Xuanyin, has three other effects besides the control release when releasing the soul skill.

Whether it is the inspiring fighting spirit, 3% of all attributes, or continuous slight treatment, each of these three effects taken alone can greatly increase the chances of soldiers surviving on the battlefield.

When these three effects are combined, it will be a completely crushing battle unless the enemy is a legion of soul masters.

Ma Hongjun's soul skill greatly increases the soldiers' chances of survival on the battlefield, and naturally wins the heartfelt support of all the soldiers.

By then, relying on Ma Hongjun's prestige in the army, even if he is not the commander-in-chief of the army, he will be able to disobey orders and lead all the soldiers to openly violate the orders of Emperor Tiandou and still be safe and sound.

As long as Ma Hongjun does not rebel, Emperor Tiandou will choose to turn a blind eye due to his prestige in the army.

Moreover, rebelling would damage Ma Hongjun's image in the minds of the soldiers.

Therefore, if Lin Rong wanted to seize the throne of Tiandou, he could only put the blame for the destruction of the Tiandou royal family on Qian Renxue.

In order to avoid the revenge of the Spirit Hall as much as possible, they also had to put the blame of destroying Qian Renxue's plan on Tang San, asking him to help attract the hatred and firepower of the Spirit Hall.

(End of this chapter)