Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Emperor, Unifying the Continent!

"Xiao Tao, can't you be a little more reserved?"

Zhang Lexuan sighed and smiled wryly, rubbing her forehead.

If her personality is rational and gentle, then Ma Xiaotao has a bold and unrestrained personality.

In addition, Ma Xiaotao already had a high level of affection for Xu Tianming, and in a moment of excitement, she gave Xu Tianming a wild hug and face-grabbing move.

Upon hearing this, Ma Xiaotao reluctantly released Xu Tianming from the abyss.

"Phew~"

His eyes regained their sight, and he could breathe freely through his nose and mouth.

so good!

But why does the air have a strange smell?

Ma Xiaotao puffed out her cheeks: "I'm so happy..."

Zhang Lexuan shook her head, somewhat helplessly saying, "You..."

She turned to Xu Tianming and asked softly, "Tianming, how's the Soul-Devouring Carving Blade you bought at the Starlight Auction House doing?"

For the past month, she and Ma Xiaotao have been helping Xu Tianming stabilize his soul power, and they almost forgot about the murderous blade.

Upon hearing this, Xu Tianming took out the Soul Devouring Carving Knife from his storage soul tool.

"This...is that the murderous knife? Why does it feel so completely devoid of any ferocity?"

Ma Xiaotao looked at the carving knife lying quietly in Xu Tianming's hand with a strange expression.

They had seen the sword a month ago when Xu Tianming obtained it. At that time, although the Soul-Devouring Sword was not activated by soul power, its ferocity could be seen from its aura alone.

But now, the carving knife is like a quiet maiden, showing no trace of ferocity.

Xu Tianming smiled slightly.

A month ago, this Soul-Devouring Carving Knife was indeed quite ferocious, but now... after shining it with the Ultimate Light every night, it has become weak.

At least they no longer dare to unleash their ferocious aura.

"It seems your ultimate light attribute can indeed suppress this deadly blade!"

Upon seeing this, Zhang Lexuan nodded slightly.

She had been worried that this deadly blade would turn against Xu Tianming, after all, its record was too ruthless, killing more than 30 people in three thousand years, including some powerful figures.

But now it seems that the ultimate light attribute can indeed suppress the fierce aura of this sword.

Xu Tianming said confidently, "Sister Lexuan, I know how to do things. I would only buy it if I was sure I could suppress my emotions."

After saying that, he put away the Soul-Devouring Carving Knife in his hand, parted ways with the two girls, went back to his dormitory to take a shower, and then went to the cafeteria to eat the free nutritious meal.

As his cultivation level improved, Xu Tianming's appetite also grew larger and larger.

Ordinary nutritional meals are no longer enough to meet his body's needs, but fortunately he is now Elder Mu's disciple, and he also has a large amount of Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear meat and mutated Golden Crocodile meat, and he has also established a good relationship with Chef Li of the Inner Court canteen.

Breakfast consisted of golden crocodile lean meat porridge, an egg from some unknown soul beast, and a nutrient solution prepared by a top-tier food-type soul master—it was incredibly energizing.

To put it bluntly, if a Soul Master with a cultivation level in the teens or twenties ate this meal, they might be able to break through to the first level of Soul Power!

And this was just Xu Tianming's breakfast.

After finishing breakfast, Xu Tianming went to the Soul Guidance Department.

He has become a level 5 Soul Master, but this is not the end for him.

Regarding the path of Soul Masters, his goal is not actually to become a Level 10 Soul Master, but rather a Level 9 Soul Master.

There's no need to become a level 10 Soul Master, because a level 10 Soul Master cannot become a god.

A level nine Soul Master is enough.

Of course, becoming a level nine Soul Master is quite difficult. Even though Xu Tianming's talent is strong enough, he still needs to spend a lot of time learning and researching.

Xu Tianming spent the entire morning immersed in the Soul Guidance Department, thoroughly studying the introductory books for advanced Soul Guidance Masters and practicing drawing core magic arrays.

A morning is clearly not enough time to make a soul tool, but Xu Tianming still needs to go to Elder Mu in the afternoon to learn more about the power of light and various combat techniques.

"Reign Supreme" is a combat technique created by Elder Mu himself that combines spiritual power and soul power. However, besides this, Elder Mu, who has lived for two or three hundred years, naturally has other methods that he can teach Xu Tianming.

However, Xu Tianming's energy is limited, and he is currently still deeply researching the "Reign of the World" move and the application of the Light attribute.

In fact, the "Reign Supreme" move is the one that has the highest compatibility with Xu Tianming's martial soul.

The ultimate emperor armor itself exudes an aura of supreme dominance!

After finishing his afternoon studies, Xu Tianming went to the cafeteria for dinner and enjoyed a hearty meal.

He scheduled his time down to every hour, which was extremely physically demanding, and food was the fastest way to replenish his energy.

Evening is a rare time for Xu Tianming to rest.

Sitting by the shore of Poseidon Lake, watching the clouds on the horizon dyed red by the sunset, a gentle breeze brings a light mist from the lake, refreshing and comfortable.

Time flies...

Xu Tianming suddenly sighed.

He has been at Shrek Academy for over a year, and has done a lot, experienced a lot, and gained a lot.

From an ordinary first-year student in the outer academy to a disciple in the inner academy.

The change from a Soul Master with one yellow and two purple soul rings to a Soul Sect Master with two purple and two black soul rings is quite significant.

"By the time the competition comes, my cultivation should be able to break through to the Soul King level, right?"

Xu Tianming lay on his back on the grass, reaching out his hand toward the horizon, as if trying to catch the setting sun.

With less than two years until the start of the competition, his cultivation level has already reached level 43.

With the support of various factors, his cultivation speed is no worse than that of an ordinary Soul Master, and may even be faster.

Logically speaking, it is possible to break through to level 50 in less than two years.

only...

If one's cultivation level breaks through to level 50, what kind of spirit beast should one hunt for their fifth spirit ring?

A 20,000-year-old limited-time soul beast?

That's not enough. His fourth spirit ring was already capable of absorbing a 20,000-year spirit ring and a 10,000-year spirit ring at the same time, and they were spirit rings from top-tier spirit beasts.

The fifth spirit ring should be a 50,000-year spirit ring, right?

Or perhaps, even higher?

Xu Tianming imagined and even thought of a rather unrealistic but somewhat exciting possibility.

A 100,000-year-old soul ring?

It's a bit unrealistic, but it really gives you a thrilling feeling!

Which Soul Master doesn't yearn for a 100,000-year Soul Ring? That's the best Soul Ring a Soul Master can obtain!

If he could absorb a 100,000-year spirit ring as his fifth spirit ring... putting aside everything else, the boost to his cultivation and combat power would be absolutely enormous!

A 100,000-year soul ring, a 100,000-year soul bone...

As darkness fell, the sun had already disappeared below the horizon.

Xu Tianming got up and left to go to the usual spot to have his "three cultivations" with Zhang Lexuan and Ma Xiaotao.

Let's raise our cultivation to level 50 first. As for whether we can absorb a 100,000-year soul ring with our fifth soul ring...