Bai Feng's first Soul Skill is quite effective, and Su Yu did not allow him to become arrogant or complacent.
"For ordinary Soul Masters, the application of soul skills is limited to the surface. They only train the timing and proficiency of soul skills. But under my guidance, your cultivation of soul skills will not just focus on the skill itself. You need enlightenment."
Bai Feng was quite puzzled.
"Enlightenment?"
"That's right, it's like the Starlight Shield—using soul skills without relying on the Soul Ring, with even better and faster effects than when using the Soul Ring!"
Although he didn't quite understand what enlightenment meant, with Su Yu's explanation, Bai Feng comprehended it.
Immediately, his little face fell.
It sounded really difficult.
The teacher explained the circulation of Soul Power through the body's meridians step by step. He could only perform the entire process in half a minute to release the Starlight Shield.
To train this until it's faster than the soul skill performed through the Soul Ring.
Simply making it difficult for a child.
Moreover, while the Starlight Shield had Su Yu's guidance, with methods for meridian circulation, his Unrivaled Sword Qi had to be explored on his own.
However, Bai Feng did not lose heart.
"Teacher, I will accomplish it."
His gaze was resolute.
For the purpose of eliminating Evil Soul Masters!
Su Yu looked at the determination in his eyes, feeling a bit empathetic.
Is it too harsh to put such pressure on a child?
However, his dream is to eliminate Evil Soul Masters, so there can't be any slack.
To truly eliminate Evil Soul Masters isn't just about defeating one real Evil Soul Master after another but addressing the source. Even if it can't be completely eradicated, there must be a comprehensive system in place for maintenance.
Simply relying on ordinary Soul Masters can't achieve this.
"Let's go. You still have a lot to cultivate."
Leaving Star Valley, Su Yu continued teaching Bai Feng the theory behind Soul-guiding Devices while traveling.
Su Yu discovered that Bai Feng was very intelligent and clear-minded. Even though he wasn't as extraordinarily talented as Su Yu himself, he was still considered a genius.
Bai Feng quickly absorbed the theory of Level 1 Soul-guiding Devices, understanding a fair amount before returning to Mingdu.
With two and a half months remaining, it's enough time for him to fully grasp the theory of Level 1 Soul-guiding Devices.
He even hoped to attempt manufacturing Level 1 Soul-guiding Devices simultaneously and might become a Level 1 Soul Guide before the freshman assessment.
Nonetheless, Bai Feng wouldn't switch to the Soul Guide System.
He will remain within the Martial Soul System, becoming a flagbearer for academy reform.
Regarding this, Su Yu consulted Bai Feng's opinion. Anyway, he enjoys the best facilities, so it's all the same to Bai Feng.
"You have a month and a half until the start of school. Your mission is to cultivate, study Level 1 Soul-guiding Devices, and practice the Starlight Shield and your first Soul Skill."
Su Yu created a cultivation plan for Bai Feng.
He also set standards for him.
...
Once Bai Feng's matters were settled, Su Yu sought out Mirror Hongchen again.
"Hall Master."
"Did you handle Xiaofeng's affairs?"
"Yes." Su Yu nodded, stating his purpose this time, "Hall Master, what levels have Xiao and Meng currently reached in their cultivation?"
He no longer referred to Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen as senior brother and sister.
After all, both of them were too weak.
In terms of Soul Power Level, strength, or Soul Guide proficiency, they were completely crushed by Su Yu.
"Sigh."
Mirror Hongchen let out a bitter laugh.
"Xiao was really badly affected by you."
Su Yu's Soul Guide level progressed too rapidly. When Xiao Hongchen secluded himself to reach the Sixth-level Soul Guide, Su Yu was already at the Seventh-level upon emerging, followed by another seclusion.
With great effort, using Basic Battle Armor, he raised his Soul Emperor cultivation to the Soul Saint level, able to create Seventh-level Soul-guiding Devices after a year of seclusion with only one successful production.
By then, Su Yu had long surpassed and reached the Eighth-level Soul Guide, even custom-designing Advanced Battle Armor for himself.
Mirror Hongchen hadn't shared this saddening news with Xiao Hongchen yet.
But such news likely couldn't be hidden for long.
Once Xiao Hongchen truly adapted to crafting Seventh-level Soul-guiding Devices and stabilized at this level, he would likely become aware of the truth.
Pitiful.
Su Yu's mouth twitched.
"However, one benefit is that Xiao's Soul Power has been honed pretty well."
He too relied on medicinal enhancements to raise his Soul Power, and researching Soul-guiding Devices left him with little time to focus on refining medicinal power.
However, the frequent overlevel Soul-guiding Device crafting, even with Battle Armor assistance, has refined his Soul Power repeatedly.
Though it didn't affect the foundation, it couldn't be said to be more refined than average.
"Xiao's Soul Power is currently at Level 65, and Meng's is slightly higher at Level 66, but—"
Mirror Hongchen's expression turned a bit grim when mentioning Meng Hongchen.
"The backlash from Meng's Martial Soul is becoming increasingly intense. I initially intended to request your aid during her breakthrough to suppress it, but this ultimately addresses the symptoms, not the root cause."
After breaking through to Soul Saint, the Ice and Fire Poison might expand to a point where Meng Hongchen can't even manage daily cultivation.
Without Su Yu's assistance in suppressing it, she constantly risks facing a backlash.
"Hall Master, there's no need to worry about that."
"Hmm? Xiaoyu, do you perhaps have a solution?"
"Do you remember the Earth Dragon Golden Gourd fruit I gave you last time? I also found the Ninth Grade Dragon Ginseng—a dual sprout simultaneously possessing Ice and Fire attributes with True Dragon Bloodline. If absorbed by Soul Masters with Beast Martial Soul, it has a high chance of evolution. If one lacks Ice and Fire attributes, consuming it significantly boosts resistance to both attributes. However, if one possesses both attributes, with the help of the Ninth Grade Dragon Ginseng, perhaps it can further advance both attributes."