Chapter 23.

The initial soul skill/ability came across as unexpectedly potent one, which left Wang Feng quite taken aback and pleased. However, the remarkable strength of this soul skill/ability was matched by its considerable energy consumption. Using the soul power he had compressed twice at the twentieth level, employing it over a wide area would likely exhaust him to the point of collapsing from over exhertion, requiring the energy of atleast three or four individuals.

"Moreover, this sort of enhancement should ideally be applicable to those of similar levels to me in order to maximize its effect as anyone above my level would take increasingly more soul power to boost them." Wang Feng contemplated.

Having pondered this, Wang Feng bestowed upon the Starlight Fox a divine upgrade. The Starlight Fox was enveloped in a golden glow, its size subtly increasing and its fur appearing even more vibrant and emanating an even more formidable aura. Layers of lightning enshrouded its form.

"I can't double the strength of this Starlight Fox. Perhaps only about an increase of 30%? Yet, the paralyzing attack effect doesn't seem to have weakened." Wang Feng felt a third of his soul power fade away after bestowing [Deification] to Starlight Fox.

'It seemed that the strength of the Starlight Fox should be around three thousand years old. If we consider the level alone, it's akin to a thirty-five to thirty-sixth level Soul Elder, which would greatly diminish the additional divine effect. This was expected, given that auxiliary soul masters could enhance various abilities, depending on the circumstances. It was unrealistic for an auxiliary soul master of over just ten level to have an impact on a Soul Douluo or Titled Douluo!

Wang Feng was uncertain if Douluo Continent adhered to such rules but he might discover that in the future. 

Presently, he believed it improbable. The notion that a soul master of over ten levels could influence a Soul Douluo attributes would likely plunge the continent into chaos as it would imply control over battles involving level 80 or above and even Titled Douluo. Such a scenario was too outlandish to consider.

Such a situation was entirely implausible! To effectively bolster a Soul Douluo, it probably necessitated an auxiliary soul master of atleast Soul Emperor stage.

Wang Feng summarized that his divine effect would probably work on at least the fortieth level of the Soul Ancestor. There would be some enhancement but as he went further up, his soul power would be too inadequate for his [Deification ] skill to bring about a meaningful increase in attributes. 

For soul masters at a comparable level, the advancement would indeed be doubled. Most strikingly, the potency of this paralysis effect wouldn't diminish. Such a feature was remarkably unusual and lethal.

After extensive exploration and reflection, Wang Feng ultimately comprehended the initial soul ability advantages and disadvantages. 

It was undeniable that he had reaped substantial benefits from the six-thousand-year old soul ring. Having acquired a six-thousand-year soul ring, his physical attributes had undergone monumental transformations. The first form of the Golden Lotus had obtained potent auxiliary skills, leading to the full realization of his abilities.

Wang Feng felt confident that the first form of the twelfth-rank Golden Lotus was the epitome of what an auxiliary martial soul cold ever attain. 

[Deification] soul skill empowered the Golden Lotus to fulfill nearly all of its auxiliary functions. It could restore soul power, mend injuries, elevate the soul power ceiling, enhance growth in soul beasts and with [deification] soul skill, amplify a soul master's various capabilities, alongside supplementary attack effects, encompassing control abilities.

There might be a potential drawback to this, primarily involving the substantial soul power consumption. Fortunately, he can utilize Meteoric Tears to compress and refine his soul power.

At the same tier, the more his spiritual power advances, the more it surpasses those at the same level. 

"Alright, little fox, let's head out." Wang Feng muttered, producing a fresh set of clothing from his bag. The attire he had worn last night had been reduced to shreds during his body's transformation. Fortunately, he had come prepared. It wouldn't be appropriate for him to wander around in naked, half beggar like state!

However, due to his body's increased height and strength, the clothes now felt very snug and tight. His muscles were taut, tracing precise lines that possessed a unique beauty. This caused Wang Feng to feel somewhat self-conscious.

"Compressing soul power could render my cultivation journey quite challenging. Yet, having undergone a rebirth-like transformation and possessing Meteoric Tears, my progress won't be sluggish compared to everyone around." Wang Feng mused. After changing clothes, he beckoned the Starlight Fox.

Starlight Fox responded with two calls, implying a farewell once again.

"Don't worry, I'll return soon." Wang Feng reassured. While compressing and refining soul power slowed down his cultivation pace and would continue becoming even slower as he advanced, he would considerable benefits and improvements. 

'Afterall you win some, you lose some..'

Within a morning, he had advanced to nearly the sixteenth level soul master. However, progressing to the seventeenth level would likely demand a day or two of cultivation. 

And as he approached the eighteenth level, it might necessitate four or five days and reaching the nineteenth level should consume about ten days. The twentieth level might take him over a month to reach, while the twenty-first could demand two or three months. 

Subsequent levels would consume even more time, as the difficulty rose exponentially.

However, each time he ascended a level, he will be at least twice as powerful as a regular soul master at the same level. The potency of this effect only grew the further he advanced. Sometimes, Wang Feng found the idea somewhat unsettling.

Regardless, he was confident that within a year, he could achieve twenty-fifth level. And within six years, he could potentially easily reach the thirtieth level or even more. Achieving a strength of level thirty within that time frame would grant him a certain degree of prowess on Douluo Continent. It would provide him with a foothold to make his mark, even graduating from the college and potentially attending Shrek Academy.

Wang Feng eagerly anticipated the second form of his Chaos Green Lotus, hoping for a powerful attack effect to compensate for his current lack of offensive options. Otherwise, he'd have to rely solely on his physical prowess for close combat maneuvers.

Wang Feng quickly bid farewell to the Starlight Fox. He envisioned that during his next visit to the Soul Hunting Forest, he might seek out his second soul ring. He had no lofty demands, another thousand years old soul ring would suffice. However, he first needed to attain the twentieth level to ascertain the nature of the second form of his martial soul, thus identifying the type of soul beast to target.

"First, I should return to the academy and then visit the Soul Hall to measure my soul power. That's when I'll truly become a soul master." Wang Feng decided. Exiting the Soul Hunting Forest, he made his way to Nuoding City.

This time, his speed was quite faster than when he came. It had taken him a whole morning during his previous journey, roughly six or seven hours. However, now, he reached Nuoding City in mere two hours, matching the pace of a speeding car in his previous life.

Before entering Nuoding College, a guard approached Wang Feng with a smile. "Young master, we have some news for you."

"What is it?" Wang Feng inquired.

"Here's the situation. Your fellow student from the same village, the one who accompanied you here yesterday, ventured into the mountains behind the school. The word is that he got into a dispute with a senior student, Xiao Chenyu. They apparently going to fight in the back mountain woods. Your friend seemed concerned after returning and hurried over there, likely placing himself in danger."

The guard leaned in and continued, "Xiao Chenyu is a senior student who holds significant influence at Nuoding Soul Master Junior Academy. He's Nuoding City Lord's son and a genuine soul master. Your friend might be in trouble if he gets involved."

Wang Feng's response was sudden. "Wait, what's the senior student's name?"

"Xiao Chenyu."

"…" Wang Feng found this rather peculiar. 

Wasn't Xiao Chenyu the young man he had confronted at noble's dormitory yesterday? Although he wasn't certain if his newfound strength could challenge a junior, it seemed likely. Xiao San had accompanied grandmaster to the Soul Hunting Forest and after their return, he would've probably gained a soul ring like in the original.

"Understood, I'll go take a look," Wang Feng said, waving his hand.

"Be careful, young master." the guard bid him farewell.

Wang Feng grinned. This guard had a knack for staying informed. If there were any events at the college or in Nuoding City, they would likely keep him informed. The fact that Xiao Chenyu was Nuoding City Lord's son seemed a bit peculiar as Wang Feng hadn't forgotten the impression he had made on original Douluo Continent novel.

Following the path into the mountains, Wang Feng soon reached the forest. Before he could approach, a loud commotion echoed from a clearing up ahead.

"Little girl, with a rabbit martial soul, if you lose, why not become our boss's pet?"

"Cut the nonsense! Even if I were to be keep a pet, I, Xiao Wu, would never call someone else boss. I would have to be the boss!"

"Absolutely, we're going to be the new boss of noble's dormitory!" 

For some reason, upon hearing this, Wang Feng's expression darkened even before he reached the clearing. It seemed he had unwittingly become the central character of this legendary drama.

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