Douluo Continent, my martial soul is a mushroom.

Chapter 55 Immovable Palm Mushroom, The Final Preliminary Round

On the outer side of a cliff a hundred meters high in the Sunset Forest, Chen Xin carried Chi Ping as they flew on their swords.

Flying by riding on magical artifacts, flying by riding on air.

Through these two methods, Soul Saints can basically fly, regardless of whether they possess a flying martial soul.

However, most Soul Masters at this stage have already established their combat methods and combat thinking, so it would be unwise to change their combat mode for the sake of flight ability.

"This one?" Chen Xin asked Chi Ping, pointing to a brown bear covered in iron-brown rock armor below the cliff.

Chi Ping nodded. "I need the Rock Armored Bear's defense and earth attribute."

The Rock Armored Bear is an earth-attribute soul beast with astonishing strength and defense! Its cultivation level can be determined by the material of its rock armor. During its growth, the Rock Armored Bear continuously extracts metals from the earth and melts them into its rock armor. It is said that the rock armor of a 100,000-year-old Rock Armored Bear has become extraordinary iron armor, which cannot be broken by ordinary iron.

"Although I don't know which path you're taking that requires attaching an earth-attribute power spirit beast's spirit ring to your mushroom spirit, but..."

Dust and heart combine to form a sword.

Fifth Soul Skill - Sword Shakes the Four Directions!

Soul power condensed into sword energy, and sword energy condensed into the Seven Kill Longsword. Nearly a hundred sword energy longswords instantly took shape, their sharpness unmatched, making people dare not look directly at them.

"fall!"

With a soft shout from Chen Xin, the sword blade flew down, pinning the Rock Armored Bear to the spot.

"Let's go down."

Chen Xin landed beside the Rock Armored Bear with Chi Ping. Chen Xin even used a sword blade to seal the bear's mouth shut, showing his thoughtfulness.

—So strong! As expected of the Sword Dao Chenxin!

With a single sword strike, Chen Xin subdued a ten-thousand-year-old soul beast without harming its life; his strength was awe-inspiring.

He acted too quickly, which made it a bit of a pity that he didn't get to fight a ten-thousand-year-old soul beast.

Chi Ping had made a mental estimate: before losing his arm, within the range of the mycelium, he was capable of fighting against a ten-thousand-year-old soul beast, with a life-or-death ratio of seven to three, and he was seven.

But since his strength was diminished by the loss of his arm, Ikehira was content to enjoy the taste of getting something for nothing.

"Absorb it here, I will protect you."

"Then thank you, senior!" Chi Ping awkwardly clasped his hands in a fist salute.

Looking at the bear that was unable to move and whose hateful gaze was fixed on him, Chi Ping felt no emotion.

—Ordinary weapons can't kill this savage bear. Is Chen Xin testing me?

The mycelium shimmered with purple lightning patterns, and Chi Ping clasped his right hand together, forming a blade. Soul power condensed into the palm blade, and the power of lightning amplified its speed and penetration.

Six Elements Techniques - Finger Pistol - Piercing Clouds and Shattering the Sky!

The Thunder Palm pierced the Rock Armor Bear's brow, and in a short while, a black spirit ring emerged.

Soul power guided the soul ring, and black soul power flowed into Chi Ping's body.

Chen Xin unleashed his sword intent to drive away any approaching Soul Masters or Soul Beasts, while simultaneously monitoring Chi Ping's condition.

The protector not only blocks external interference, but can also help Chi Ping when necessary.

A level 97 Title Douluo always has certain privileges. For example, when Chi Ping could no longer contain the power of a ten-thousand-year spirit ring, the connection of spirit power was severed. Although the consequences and side effects were uncertain, at least his life could be saved.

—Is this a simplified version of the move that killed Shi Nian? No, this is the normal move. That move must have been activated beyond its limits, otherwise it wouldn't have cost him an arm.

Absorbing the spirit ring went very smoothly, as easily as drinking a cup of coffee.

One hour later.

Looking at Chi Ping, who now possessed a more dignified air, Chen Xin asked, "What soul skill did you obtain?"

Chi Ping thought for a moment, sensed the power of the spirit ring, and chanted the spirit incantation, "Immovable as a Mountain Brown Mushroom".

"Would you like to try some? The effect of this mushroom can be called the power of the earth. After consuming the mushroom, you will receive the blessing of the earth's power, increasing your strength by 30%, and the earth will share the damage received, with a sharing ratio of about 60%."

Chen Xin nodded. "Give it to me."

Chi Ping handed the brown mushroom to Chen Xin.

After eating it in two bites, Chen Xinkai felt the mushroom's blessing. "The power boost I received is only 10%, and the damage reduction should be around 50%, so the weakening isn't significant. However, there's a limit to the damage reduction."

"A very good soul skill," Chen Xin commented.

"Thank you for the compliment, senior," Chi Ping said with a smile. "Shall we head back to Heaven Dou City now? Tomorrow is Mu Bai and the others' last match. I want to go and see them, so they can rest assured."

You should take better care of yourself!

Chen thought to say that, but looking into Chi Ping's eyes, he took back the words he was about to say, "Okay."

……

The next day, at the Heavenly Battle Arena.

Before the competition began, students from each college waited in the rest area.

"Hirako!"

"Brother Ping!"

When the Shrek Academy students entered the rest area, they saw Chi Ping and Sword Douluo, who were already waiting there.

Upon seeing Chi Ping again after two weeks, the Shrek Academy students could no longer contain their emotions and almost lost their voices as they rushed forward to hug him tightly.

"Alright, alright, I'm fine now," Chi Ping said gently, trying to comfort me.

After a long while, the group finally loosened their grip.

Everyone's eyes were brimming with tears, ready to fall at any moment.

Chi Ping's eyes stung slightly as he looked at each person one by one. "Mu Bai, Xiao Ao, Xiao San, Hong Jun, Xiao Wu, Rong Rong, Zhu Qing... thank you all for your hard work these past few days. I'm back!"

Dai Mubai reached out and grabbed Chi Ping's shoulder, his eyes brimming with tears. "Pingzi, no matter what happens in the future, don't be alone. At least let me face it with you!"

Before his mycelial arm could be removed, Chi Ping basically didn't see anyone except for his attending physician Ning Fengzhi and the owner of the courtyard, Xue Qinghe. He didn't want more people to see his disheveled state.

Ma Hongjun pulled Dai Mubai away, stared at Chi Ping, and said in a tearful voice, "And me too! If you do this again, I... I won't recognize you anymore!"

"You bastard, do you even consider us brothers anymore!" Oscar gritted his teeth.

Chi Ping's mouth was dry. "I'm sorry..."

"We must guarantee it!" Dai Mubai glared angrily.

Chi Ping pointed four fingers to the sky, "I promise, I'll never try to be a hero again, and I'll never shoulder difficulties alone again!"

Dai Mubai and the others then let Chi Ping go and pulled him to sit down with them.

"Grandpa Jian, why are you with Brother Ping?" Ning Rongrong asked Chen Xin.

Chen Xin looked at Ning Rongrong kindly, "I've taken Chi Ping to get his fifth spirit ring."

"Brother Ping, you've reached the Soul King level?" Ma Hongjun asked in surprise.

Chi Ping nodded and released and retrieved the five spirit rings.

hiss--

A collective gasp filled the air.

"It's a good thing he's already crippled," someone muttered.

The violent purple flames crashed down beside the man.

"Hongjun! Don't take your anger out on him!"

Chi Ping held Ma Hongjun's hand; if it weren't for him, that ball of fire would have hit the gossiping kid on the head.

"Ping-ge, he's asking for it!"

Ma Hongjun looked aggrieved, yet his expression was filled with murderous intent.

"We don't need to care what others say. Focus on improving ourselves and use our strength to make them look up at us from the bottom of the gutter," Chi Ping said solemnly.

"Shrek Academy and Tianshui Academy take the stage."

The broadcast from the amplified soul guide device sounded at the opportune moment.

Chi Ping patted Ma Hongjun on the shoulder, "Go on stage, I'll be waiting for you here."

Dai Mubai glanced at the man from before and said to Ma Hongjun, "Let's go, Fatty."

"Hirako, remember to cheer us on!"

"When we win, I will make sure you all hear my voice."

(End of this chapter)