Chapter 15: The First Soul Technique, Air Blade

On the scene, after a brief standoff among Gale Demon Wolf, Ink Mark, and one other, they prepared to retreat—Director Su’s overwhelming presence as a Soul Sovereign was simply too daunting.

At that moment, Mo Hui, who had been protected in the middle by the three, suddenly spoke up: "Uncle, Director Su, Teacher Li Ya, don't let him escape!"

Upon hearing this, Ink Mark and the others instantly understood Mo Hui’s intention. Ink Mark, with some concern, asked, "Xiao Hui, are you interested in the Soul Ring of that Gale Demon Wolf? But that wolf’s cultivation is at least three centuries old. Can your body handle it?"

Director Su and Li Ya also glanced at Mo Hui warily. Soul Rings over three hundred years old were not something just anyone could absorb. Not long ago at Nottingham Academy, a student had misjudged his limits and nearly exploded while trying to absorb a 150-year Soul Ring, barely saved by the accompanying teachers.

Though that student had a frail constitution and the Soul Ring was poorly matched with his own martial soul, the incident caused all students in that batch to avoid absorbing century-old Soul Rings altogether, opting instead for ten-year rings.

“Don’t worry, Uncle. I’m confident in my physical condition. Haven’t you watched me battle senior students? You should have more faith in me—and in Bobo too,” Mo Hui replied with a smile.

“Bobo~”

Bobo nodded in agreement.

Seeing their confident expressions, Ink Mark was convinced. He exchanged a glance with Director Su and Li Ya, then launched an attack on the Gale Demon Wolf.

As a Support-type Soul Master, Li Ya struck first to control the enemy. Her first Soul Ring glowed, and she shook a small bell in her hand, releasing a slow, rhythmic chime.

Upon hearing the bell, the Gale Demon Wolf’s retreat slowed noticeably.

This was Li Ya’s first Soul Skill, the Slow Bell, which reduced the opponent’s movement speed by thirty percent.

With the wolf restrained, Ink Mark and Director Su attacked. Yellow Soul Rings lit up, and countless black feathers along with a green arrow shot forth toward the wolf.

“Second Soul Skill, Black Feather Slash!”

“Second Soul Skill, Gale Arrow!”

Under the combined assault of two Great Soul Masters and one Soul Sovereign, the three-century-old Gale Demon Wolf was soon brought to the brink of death, with Bobo delivering the final blow.

After its death, faint yellow light particles drifted from the corpse and condensed into a yellow Soul Ring.

Mo Hui approached the wolf’s body and casually summoned the Soul Ring above his head.

Meanwhile, Bobo returned inside Mo Hui’s body, who sat cross-legged and began refining the three-century-old Gale Demon Wolf Soul Ring.

Watching Mo Hui absorb the Soul Ring, Ink Mark clenched his fists involuntarily.

Though previously convinced by Mo Hui, seeing him actually absorb such an ancient Soul Ring still made Ink Mark nervous.

After all, Soul Rings over three hundred years old were usually only absorbable by geniuses with advanced martial souls, while Mo Hui’s innate soul power was only at level three.

About half an hour later, Mo Hui opened his eyes. A ring of yellow Soul Rings rose from beneath him, swirling around his body.

At that moment, Mo Hui broke through the Soul Fighter rank, officially becoming a Rank One Soul Master.

“My soul power is nearly about to reach level twelve. It seems the Gale Demon Wolf’s cultivation was even higher than expected—around three hundred and fifty years,” Mo Hui thought carefully about his condition.

The higher the age of the Soul Ring, the more energy it provides. A ten-year Soul Ring can only fill the experience bar up to level eleven, but a century-old ring can push a Soul Master beyond level eleven with energy to spare.

This is why most Soul Masters prize century-old Soul Rings—not only do they contain stronger soul skills, but they also significantly shorten cultivation time.

“Xiao Hui, how do you feel now?” Ink Mark asked anxiously.

“I feel great. In every aspect, I’m much stronger than before,” Mo Hui replied.

The Soul Ring not only boosted his soul power but also greatly enhanced his physical strength. Now, he could easily defeat his former self before absorbing the Soul Ring.

Curious, Director Su asked, “Xiao Hui, what is your Soul Skill?”

Ink Mark and Li Ya also looked at Mo Hui with great interest.

After all, this was a soul skill derived from a three-century-old Gale Demon Wolf, so its effect must be formidable.

“My first Soul Skill is called Air Blade. It shoots out an extremely fast blade of wind to attack opponents.”

At that, Mo Hui summoned Bobo.

After absorbing the Soul Ring, Bobo had visibly grown larger. The brown feathers on his head had turned pink, and his tail feathers had lengthened, clearly evolving toward a Pipi Bird.

“Bobo, use Air Blade!”

“Bobo~”

With the yellow Soul Ring glowing beside Mo Hui, Bobo gently flapped his wings, releasing a cyan wind blade that instantly severed a tree about twenty centimeters in diameter several dozen meters away at mid-trunk.

However, upon witnessing Bobo’s attack, everyone frowned slightly.

Though fast and powerful, the wind blade seemed somewhat underwhelming for a soul skill born from a three-century Gale Demon Wolf.

Could it be a mismatch? After all, while both are wind attribute, Bobo is a bird, and the Gale Demon Wolf is a wolf.

“Does it have any special features?” Director Su continued.

Mo Hui answered, “It consumes very little soul power. Even now, I can easily shoot thirty or forty wind blades, and the interval between releases is very short—almost continuous.”

Seeming to confirm Mo Hui’s words, Bobo immediately fired six cyan wind blades consecutively, instantly slicing the fallen tree into seven segments.

Thirty to forty wind blades?

Ink Mark and the others gasped in astonishment. No wonder this soul skill came from a three-century Gale Demon Wolf—it was truly terrifying.

Typically, at the moment a Soul Master obtains their first Soul Ring, they can only release such an attack two or three times, or at most four or five if exceptionally skilled.

But Mo Hui, having just absorbed his first Soul Ring, could unleash thirty to forty attacks, which was unheard of.

In fact, Mo Hui had yet to mention one thing: this soul skill wasn’t exclusive to Bobo; he himself could also use it, though at a higher soul power cost compared to Bobo.