Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Young Gilas, Sandstorm King!

Chapter 38: Level 16 Soul Power, Characteristics of the Second Soul Skill Selection.

Lou Gao remained standing in the same spot, still raising his hand to shield his face. On the calloused back of his hand, you could even see a few fine white marks from being scraped by the high-speed gravel.

His weathered face was frozen in shock, bewilderment, and disbelief, like a sculpture. A few grains of sand clung to his thick beard, trembling slightly with his heavy breathing.

Those eyes, usually as fiery as a furnace, full of wisdom and power, were now wide open, staring intently at Lin Xia, who stood in the center of the sandstorm as if he had only done something insignificant, and at the young Kilas at his feet, who was also nonchalantly digging in the sand with his little paws.

The apocalyptic scene within a radius of 500 meters was caused solely by the first soul ring that a human and a beast had just obtained.

"This...this is the soul skill you wanted before?"

Lou Gao's voice seemed to be squeezed out from deep in his throat, dry and with a slight, barely perceptible tremor.

Lou Gao forcefully suppressed the raging storm in his heart and looked intently at Lin Xia.

"Dust storm? You...you knew this would have this effect?!"

Lin Xia dispersed his soul power, feeling the new power surging within his body and closely connected to Young Gilas, and a frank yet somewhat mysterious smile appeared on his face.

Lin Xia nodded and replied:

“Yes, teacher. There is a strange connection between me and Young Gilas. I have a kind of inexplicable feeling about the type of spirit ring I need.”

“What I need is not just a soul skill, but the fundamental characteristic that can draw upon the power of ‘sand’ and ‘rock’. The soul ring of this Yellow Storm Rat leader perfectly matches our needs.”

"A preordained connection..."

Lou Gao repeated it in a low voice, the shock in his eyes gradually replaced by a deep sense of realization and relief.

Lou Gao slapped his thigh hard, making a crisp "smack" sound, and a broad smile spread across his face. His loud voice echoed in the vast desert.

"So that's how it is! I knew it! All those requests you made before, like controlling sand, rocks... earth element... sand control... sandstorms, it all came down to this! Excellent! Excellent! This kind of intuition is simply divine guidance!"

Lou Gao laughed heartily, his laughter filled with the relief of having shed his doubts and immense pride in his disciple's talent.

As a master, Lou Gao knew that the path of a Soul Master was full of strange and wonderful things, and everyone had their own experiences and secrets.

There are many mysteries surrounding Lin Xia, such as his inconceivable method of strengthening himself by "eating ores", his unheard-of strange soul beast companion Young Giras, and his heaven-defying soul ring selection ability.

Lou Gao had no desire to investigate, only pure trust and a heart of protection.

He would listen to what his disciples were willing to say, but he would never ask them anything they were unwilling to say.

After laughing, Lou Gao rubbed the stubble on his chin, his eyes flashing with intense curiosity and concern, and asked another crucial question.

"I've witnessed the power of your soul skills; it's truly eye-opening! And what about your soul power? After absorbing this soul ring that's been around for 1,400 years, how much has your soul power increased? Let this old man have some joy!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Xia immediately calmed her mind and focused her inner energy on her dantian.

The soul power vortex that was originally just a rudimentary form has now become solid and powerful, like a miniature nebula slowly rotating, with pure soul power flowing endlessly within it, making it many times stronger than before it absorbed the soul ring!

A surge of power filled my limbs and bones.

Lin Xia raised her head, a glint of light flashing in her eyes, her tone still carrying a hint of excitement that she herself hadn't fully calmed, and decisively replied:
"Teacher, my soul power has reached level sixteen!"

"Level 10...16?!"

Lou Gao's smile froze instantly, then erupted in an even more exaggerated and bold manner!
"Level 16!!! Hahahahahaha—!!!" Lou Gao slapped Lin Xia's shoulder hard, the force so strong that Lin Xia couldn't help but grit his teeth and sway slightly.

"Great! Great! Great!!"

Lou Gao was so excited that his face was flushed, his thick eyebrows danced, and his eyes shone with ecstatic light.

"The first spirit ring, a thousand years! After absorbing it, I'll jump directly to level sixteen! I've lived for so many years and I've never even heard of such a thing!"

"As expected of my disciple Lou Gao! A prodigy! You and this little monster are both once-in-a-millennium prodigies! Hahahaha! That's exhilarating! So exhilarating!!"

Seeing that her teacher was even more excited and a little "out of control" than she was, Lin Xia felt both helpless and warm-hearted.

Lin Xia knew that this was not only an improvement in strength, but also an affirmation of his choice, an appreciation for his breakthrough of limits, and an emotional release from his teacher.

This unreserved joy also filled Lin Xia's heart with a tremendous sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.

Multi-attribute Soul Rings!
The power to trigger sandstorms!
The massive increase in soul power resulting from absorbing power beyond one's level!
This proves that the path I envisioned is indeed feasible!
"Alright, alright, teacher, if you keep filming, my newly upgraded body will fall apart again."

Lin Xia chuckled and rubbed her shoulders, her tone light and cheerful.

"Haha, you little rascal, still pretending!"

Lou Gao withdrew his hand, still grinning from ear to ear, his eyes filled with satisfaction as he looked at Lin Xia.

"Let's go home! Today is a joyous day, we must celebrate properly! Tell the kitchen to add more dishes! No, I'll cook myself and show off my skills!"

Lou Gao's heroic spirit inspired Lin Xia and also inspired the young Kiras.

The little guy seemed to understand that its owner had achieved great success, and it chirped happily, rubbing its little head against Lin Xia's leg.

"Okay, go home!"

Lin Xia smiled and replied, bending down to pick up Young Gilas.

The wagon pulled by a thick-skinned camel was already waiting at the edge of the sand.

Lou Gao jumped onto the train carriage first, followed closely by Lin Xia carrying the baby Gilas.

The wheels rolled over the soft sand, making a dull thud.

Inside the carriage, Lou Gao could not hide his excitement, patting Lin Xia on the shoulder from time to time and saying a few words of emotion.

As always, the association's backyard still had a few uneaten pieces of ore scattered on the stone table.

As soon as Lou Gao entered the courtyard, he shouted at the top of his lungs, calling out to Si Di and the others. His voice was as loud as a bell as he announced the good news that Lin Xia had successfully obtained a soul ring and that her soul power had greatly increased. This attracted several senior brothers to run out of the workshop and surround Lin Xia, exclaiming in amazement and offering their congratulations. The atmosphere was extremely lively.

Lou Gao indeed went to the kitchen himself, and soon the tempting aroma of the food wafted through the air.

The backyard was brightly lit, and a large round table was set up. Lou Gao personally brought out several large plates of hearty dishes. The five of them, master and apprentice, sat around the table, clinking glasses and exchanging toasts, their laughter filling the air.

Lin Xia became the absolute protagonist, being toasted by his senior brothers in turn, while Young Gilas also obtained a large piece of purple lightning iron ore, which he happily devoured.

The party lasted until midnight. Lin Xia used her soul power to stimulate her brain and sober up before she began to think about her next steps and what path she should take.

Especially the second soul skill, the characteristics you need to choose!
　Brothers, please keep reading! (crying emoji)
　　
　
(End of this chapter)