Xiao Feng, try it on me!
Wang Xian'er held an Eighth-Rank soul tool in her hand.
At the same time, she activated all her defensive and auxiliary soul tools.
She had never expected that Tang Feng could not only strip away the Nebula Barrier, but even disarm Man Yi's soul tools.
This wasn't merely breaking a soul-tool shield—
It directly acted upon the soul tools themselves.
"Blue Silver Disarm!"
Tang Feng activated his first soul skill.
Although the speed of the Blue Silver vines didn't appear particularly fast,
Once they wrapped around Wang Xian'er, every single soul tool on her body fell to the ground without exception.
Even the glow on them dimmed temporarily.
In other words—
During that time, Wang Xian'er's soul tools were completely unusable.
"What a terrifying soul skill."
"It not only disarms soul tools, but also temporarily disables them."
"The duration of this disabling effect should be related to Xiao Feng's soul power—the stronger he becomes, the longer it lasts."
Man Yi stared intently at the scene.
She missed none of the details and quickly discovered the temporary suppression effect.
If Tang Feng were strong enough, even after the opponent retrieved their soul tools, they would be unable to use them immediately.
This was essentially a soul-tool version of disarm, comparable to sealing a Spirit Master's Martial Soul.
"Xiao Feng, try again."
"Old Wang, use a soul tool to attack his Blue Silver Grass and see if you can interrupt the skill."
Man Yi urged them to continue testing.
As expected—
This time, Wang Xian'er struck first, dispersing all the Blue Silver Grass vines.
Tang Feng failed to disarm her.
This confirmed that the soul skill must hit the target to strip away all defenses and soul tools.
If the opponent was prepared, it could indeed be avoided in advance.
"Let's go. We'll return to Star Luo City first."
Wang Xian'er was filled with excitement.
She was determined to report Tang Feng's situation in full detail to Emperor Xu Jiawei.
From Tang Feng, she saw the future of the Star Luo Empire—someone who must be protected and nurtured at all costs.
This was only his first soul skill, yet it was already so heaven-defying.
He still had eight more soul rings ahead of him—who knew what other astonishing abilities he might gain?
Even if Tang Feng were merely a healing Spirit Master,
The fact that he was a successor of a god alone was enough for the Star Luo Empire to guard his path.
Star Luo Empire — Star Luo City
Known as the "Imperial Capital That Never Falls",
Its city walls were one hundred meters tall and equally thick.
Constructed entirely from hardened stone, the city covered over a thousand square kilometers, with main roads wide enough for sixteen horse-drawn carriages to pass side by side.
As the empire's political, cultural, and economic center,
Star Luo City was divided into the Outer City and the Inner City, the latter housing the imperial palace.
At this moment, Xu Jiujiu took Tang Feng to the Princess's Residence,
while Medical Immortal Douluo Wang Xian'er went alone to meet Xu Jiawei.
In the following days, Xu Jiawei personally summoned Tang Feng and verified his soul skills.
Soon after, Tang Feng was officially enrolled in a Junior Spirit Master Academy, beginning his student life.
"Jiujiu."
"Your brother is considering betrothing you to Tang Feng. What do you think?"
Xu Jiawei spoke privately with Xu Jiujiu.
As a member of the royal family, she had little say over her future marriage.
Even as the emperor's sister, she could still be forced by clan elders to become a tool of political marriage.
"Brother, I understand."
Xu Jiujiu showed neither sorrow nor joy.
It was as if she had long anticipated such an outcome.
If she could share her brother's burdens—
Even becoming a pawn in a political marriage was something she could reluctantly accept.
"You still don't understand."
"I will not bestow a marriage upon you."
"You must win Xiao Feng over yourself—make him your Prince Consort and have him remain at your residence in the future."
Xu Jiawei gently patted Xu Jiujiu's head.
He wanted her to bind the still-innocent Tang Feng firmly to the Star Luo royal family.
Only emotional bonds were truly unbreakable.
A marriage decree from the emperor—
Once Tang Feng truly rose to prominence, he could simply refuse it.
"Brother, I will take good care of him."
Xu Jiujiu agreed.
From this moment on, the responsibility of looking after Tang Feng clearly fell upon her shoulders.
Xu Jiujiu's "care" lasted five full years.
During that time, the two gradually developed a deep bond.
Five Years Later
Star Dou Great Forest.
A refined and elegant young man sat cross-legged, absorbing a soul ring.
Beside him stood a graceful young woman.
Her light-blue eyes shimmered with golden radiance; golden hair cascaded down her gilded gown.
A Star Crown Martial Soul flickered faintly among her hair.
With every movement, the dignity of an imperial princess and the quiet worry of a young girl blended perfectly.
"Your Highness, please rest for a while."
Man Yi said gently.
Since arriving here, Xu Jiujiu had gone three days and three nights without sleep.
"Grandma Man Yi… can Xiao Feng hold on?"
Xu Jiujiu paced anxiously.
When absorbing his first two thousand-year soul rings, Tang Feng had taken only one day each.
Now, absorbing his third ten-thousand-year soul ring, three full days and nights had passed—with no success yet.
Even worse, Tang Feng's soul power fluctuations were growing weaker.
"Your Highness, this is also our first time encountering such a situation. We can't make a judgment."
Giant Force Douluo and Heavenly Fiend Douluo were equally tense.
They had been personally dispatched by the emperor to help Tang Feng hunt soul beasts.
No one had expected that merely attaching a third soul ring would require three Titled Douluo.
"Grandma Man Yi, wait one more hour."
"If Xiao Feng still hasn't succeeded, we'll interrupt the absorption."
Xu Jiujiu's heart ached.
Originally, the plan was for Tang Feng's first three soul rings to all be thousand-year rings.
With his Ultimate Life attribute, there was no need to take such extreme risks.
Slow and steady would have sufficed.
But several years ago—
A catastrophe had struck the Tang Sect.
The once-great number one sect of the continent was wiped out overnight.
Only Tang Ya survived, saved by the desperate protection of others.
The two Soul Saints sent by the Star Luo royal family had also perished in that battle.
Fortunately, Tang Ya's luck held—
She was rescued by the Shrek Academy's headmaster during her escape, avoiding capture by the evil Spirit Master Netherworld Douluo.
From that day on—
Hatred became Tang Feng's driving force.
He swore to slay every single murderer responsible for Tang Kun and his wife's deaths—
No matter who they were.
"Break!"
Tang Feng shouted.
The third ten-thousand-year soul ring beneath his feet finally fully condensed.
A terrifying aura unique to a ten-thousand-year soul ring erupted outward.
Two purple and one black soul ring rose and fell, shining brilliantly.
"Xiao Feng—you're finally awake!"
Xu Jiujiu rushed forward, grabbing him and examining him carefully.
"Sister Jiujiu, I'm a healing Spirit Master."
Tang Feng patted the back of her hand.
Over the years, he had continuously strengthened both his spiritual power and physical body.
This soul ring absorption had taken a long time—
But in truth, it was far easier than before.
"Have you forgotten the first time you absorbed a thousand-year soul ring?"
"You were covered in blood."
Xu Jiujiu still felt lingering fear.
Because of that incident, Tang Feng had been forced to consume large amounts of whale glue before absorbing his second soul ring.
He had even overconsumed it—
This led to an extremely awkward incident that left both of them blushing furiously.
"That won't happen again."
Tang Feng summoned his Blue Silver Grass.
The originally blue-green grass now carried a faint purple pattern.
Then—
The black soul ring beneath his feet lit up.
The Life Blue Silver Grass in his hand intertwined, forming a 2.6-meter-long battle spear.
Lightning flickered along the Blue Silver Battle Spear, faint arcs of electricity dancing across its surface—
It looked strangely ominous.