Chapter 8: Golden Crow Illumination
The Fire Spirit Flame Falcon, with phoenix blood, wields extremely high-temperature flames as its primary means of attack.
Its speed is also incredibly fast; if the guard captain hadn't been a Soul Saint and used his soul skill first, it would have been quite difficult to catch it.
"Xiaoqing, now that you've seen enough, kill it. Let it become your power."
"It's its honor." Qian Renxue said calmly, taking out a dagger from her soul guidance device and handing it to Pei Qing.
She looked at the Fire Spirit Flame Falcon on the ground, struggling to breathe, with indifference in her eyes—without a trace of sympathy.
After all, it was natural for soul masters to hunt soul beasts, and only a few people genuinely loved them.
Pei Qing nodded, taking the dagger handed to him by Qian Renxue without hesitation, and approached the Fire Spirit Flame Falcon.
Under everyone's gaze, he stabbed directly without showing any emotion.
The dying Fire Spirit Flame Falcon struggled violently as Pei Qing's dagger pierced its neck
At this moment, Pei Qing's martial soul possessed him for the first time. The majestic soul power transformed into an endless stream of sun-true fire, falling from the sky and burning the dying beast.
Even Qian Renxue didn't dare to confront Pei Qing's Sun True Fire, let alone a mere hundred-year soul beast.
Within just a few breaths, the Fire Spirit Flame Falcon was reduced to ashes.
The yellow light condensed from the ashes and finally formed a gorgeous yellow soul ring.
Thus, Pei Qing's first soul ring was successfully obtained!
Under Qian Renxue's satisfied gaze, Pei Qing sat in the center of the soul ring and began to absorb.
For Pei Qing, Qian Renxue was extremely pleased at this moment.
A genius who wouldn't show mercy and a genius who would be two completely different types for her.
Such a genius, with a top-tier martial soul that came with its domain, and attributes almost identical to her own.
Pei Qing seemed like an envoy sent by the God Ancestor to assist her.
There was no surprise when Pei Qing absorbed the soul ring; by sunset, the energy of the ring had been fully integrated into him.
He opened his eyes, looking behind him. The yellow soul ring had merged with his body; it floated behind him, flashing brilliantly.
"How is it? Any problems?"
Qian Renxue couldn't wait to ask, her eyes filled with curiosity.
Given the quality of Pei Qing's Golden Crow martial soul, combined with the soul skill produced by a top-tier soul beast like the Blazing Fire Falcon, it was bound to be extraordinary.
Pei Qing moved around, and his two hundred and six bones crackled loudly. He seemed to have grown taller.
He was originally about 1.1 meters tall, but after absorbing his first soul ring, his height approached 1.2 meters, almost catching up to some eight or nine-year-old children.
"Brother Xue, I'm fine."
"I just grew a bit taller. I'm afraid my old clothes won't fit anymore."
Pei Qing sighed. The clothes he wore were bought by the Dean himself before he awakened his martial soul, costing him a whole silver soul coin.
"We soul masters are naturally taller than ordinary people—that's normal. When we go back, Brother Xue will buy you new ones."
"What about the soul skill? How is it?"
Qian Renxue smiled, looking at Pei Qing, whose ankles were exposed, and found the sight somewhat amusing.
Seeing the smile on Qian Renxue's face, Pei Qing was also somewhat infected, and he smiled in return.
"My first soul skill is called Golden Crow Illumination. It can increase all attributes by 50%, with no time limit."
Pei Qing's martial soul instantly possessed him again. The golden sun true fire wrapped around his body. A crisp bird cry sounded, and the soul ring behind him swayed slightly.
Suddenly, golden rays of light shone out from his body, greatly enhancing his aura. The sun fire within him seemed to become more obedient and flowing, responding to his thoughts.
At this moment, Pei Qing resembled a god of fire—mighty and heroic.
His golden eyes were sharp enough to seem as if they could see through all injustices and grievances in the world.
Although he was only slightly taller, Pei Qing radiated majesty. The aura of a superior made him appear more like an emperor's prince than Qian Renxue himself.
"All attributes increased by 50%, with no limit!"
Qian Renxue gasped, eyes wide with a mixture of awe and disbelief.
She knew that even the most powerful Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul only increased by 20% at the first ring.
Pei Qing's direct 50% boost was enough to make the owner of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda feel ashamed. This was a profound overall attribute enhancement!
"Brother Xue, it's even more than that, as you can see."
"After using Golden Crow Illumination, it's easier for me to control the Sun True Fire, and I can use it as my most powerful weapon anytime, anywhere."
While speaking, Pei Qing manipulated the golden flames on his body, shaping them into swords, spears, blades, halberds, and shields.
Qian Renxue was left speechless. Was she the one with a God-level martial soul, or was Pei Qing?
It was only the first soul skill; was it necessary to be so overpowered?
"Good, well done!"
"So, what level are you now? Level 11 or 12?"
Qian Renxue put away her envy, knowing she could also use the Sun True Fire, but only in conjunction with her soul skills.
Seeing Pei Qing use True Sun Fire as easily as drinking water made her incredibly envious.
However, since Pei Qing was her person, there was no need to be overly jealous.
Refocusing her attention on Pei Qing, Qian Renxue considered that the soul power from a top-tier soul beast over 300 years old should be enough to push Pei Qing to level 12.
But with such a powerful soul skill appearing, she could accept level 11 as well.
"It seems to be level 13!"
Pei Qing blinked and gave Qian Renxue a charming smile.
"Level 13?"
Qian Renxue was surprised again, but she had already been surprised too many times today. It was just one more level, hmph, nothing special!
As for his advancement to level 13, Pei Qing thought about the first time he practiced the Taiyi Breathing Technique yesterday. It might be related to his entry into the unity of heaven and man.
"Brother Xue, since I've obtained my first soul ring, shall we rest for the night before returning to Heaven Dou City?"
"Yes, let's rest."
"By the way, this is for you."
"As a soul master, not having a storage soul guidance device is quite inconvenient."
Qian Renxue nodded, then took out a golden bracelet from her soul guidance device and handed it to Pei Qing.
"Thank you, Brother Xue."
Looking at the bracelet in his hand, Pei Qing showed a grateful expression.
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T/N: Due to a current issue on Webnovel where recently updated chapters are not appearing in the "Recent Updates" section, I will be uploading only one chapter per day until the problem is resolved.
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