Chapter 15

Chapter 15: The Millennium Soul Ring

As more and more students rushed out of the classroom, Lu Xuan started to panic.

This wasn't just a minor teaching mishap,it was a full-blown disaster that could very well cost him his job!

Soul Master Academy was different from an ordinary school.

Each student was a valuable Soul Master, and the school's funding each year was directly tied to the number of students enrolled.

If these students really stopped attending his classes, they could easily transfer to another school, and Lu Xuan feared that the principal would skin him alive for this.

"Qi Ling! Stop right there!" Lu Xuan shouted as he chased after him.

"It's completely irresponsible of you to lead so many students out of class!"

"Teacher, let me make one thing clear, I never said a single word to them," Qi Ling replied calmly.

"The students just decided on their own that they don't need your class."

"Damn it! Since you claim that I'm not worthy of being a teacher, do you dare to compete against me?" Lu Xuan said, clearly desperate.

"If I lose, I'll admit you were right! But if you lose, you'll leave the academy yourself and stop leading other students astray!"

Qi Ling looked at Lu Xuan and then pointed to himself before pointing back at Lu Xuan.

"You mean to say that you, a teacher and a two-ring Grand Soul Master, want to compete against me, a one-ring Soul Master? And the terms of our bet are that if I lose, I have to leave the academy, but if you lose, you just admit I'm right? I'm really touched by such a generous offer!"

"Teacher, your challenge is really fair!"

Even Lu Xuan, who had suggested the competition, couldn't help but feel his face flush with embarrassment. The difference of one spirit ring wasn't just about having one less spirit ability, it represented a comprehensive gap in spirit power and other attributes!

Moreover, as a teacher, challenging a student in this way was highly inappropriate.

But for the sake of his future, Lu Xuan decided to go through with it.

"What's wrong? Are you afraid? If you're scared, just leave the academy!" Lu Xuan taunted.

[Ding!: The system has detected that the host is facing a challenge from Lu Xuan.

Please choose from the following options:]

[Option 1: Reject the unfair challenge, find another way to retaliate, and receive the following rewards: -1 Prestige, 10 Gold Soul Coins.

Option 2: Accept Lu Xuan's challenge, defeat him, and receive the following reward: A millennium soul ring with matching attributes.]

Looking at the reward for Option 2, Qi Ling raised an eyebrow.

This was truly a timely reward.

The biggest gap between him and Lu Xuan at the moment was their difference in spirit power.

Although Qi Ling had absorbed his first spirit ring and had exceptionally powerful twin spirits, the gap between a Soul Master and a Grand Soul Master wasn't something that could be easily bridged.

But if he could obtain another millennium soul ring, everything would change! Not only would his spirit power be on par with Lu Xuan's, it might even surpass it.

Moreover, with his first spirit ring already in place, Qi Ling could now absorb this millennium soul ring as the first spirit ring for his second martial spirit. It was clear that Option 2 was the best choice.

[Ding!:Congratulations, host, for choosing Option 2: Accepting Lu Xuan's challenge.

You have received the following reward: a millennium soul ring with matching attributes! Please select the attribute of the spirit ring.]

Qi Ling smiled and said, "Haha, why would I be afraid? Since you're so eager to compete, teacher, I'll do as you wish!"

"Tomorrow morning, on the school playground, we'll have a fair duel! All teachers and students are welcome to witness it!"

"Alright! It's a deal!" Lu Xuan was worried that Qi Ling might back out, so he quickly agreed.

"I'll be waiting for you tomorrow morning!"

Back in the dormitory, Qi Ling became the centre of attention.

After all, although the Soul Master Academy was special, this was the first time anyone had seen a student dare to challenge a teacher.

"The boss is really something! He has guts!" Wang Sheng said in admiration.

"I wouldn't even think of challenging a teacher!"

"Haha, Qi Ling, that was awesome! The way you put that teacher in his place was so satisfying!" Xiao Wu said excitedly.

"Don't worry, I'll rally everyone tomorrow to cheer you on!"

"Alright, I'll leave that to you, Xiao Wu," Qi Ling replied with a smile.

"Make sure I don't lose to him in terms of momentum."

"Don't worry, I'm the omnipotent Sister Xiao Wu! This small task is no problem at all!" Xiao Wu said confidently, patting her chest.

At that moment, Tang San spoke up with concern, "Brother Qi, there's a significant difference between you and Teacher Lu Xuan.

He has an extra spirit ring, and that's not something you can easily ignore. What's your plan?"

"Don't worry, Xiaosan.

Just wait and watch the show!" Qi Ling said with a smile. "After all, I still have an entire afternoon to surpass him!"

Tang San found it hard to believe Qi Ling's words. Surpassing Lu Xuan in just one afternoon seemed impossible.

But Qi Ling didn't care.

That afternoon, he found a secluded spot to absorb his second spirit ring.

Qi Ling had considered waiting to absorb the second spirit ring for his Dragon Emperor martial spirit.

That way, he could allocate a ten-thousand-year, or even a hundred-thousand-year, spirit ring to his second martial spirit when he was strong enough.

But after thinking it over, Qi Ling decided to improve both martial spirits simultaneously.

This was because, unlike Tang San's twin spirits, which were one evil and one righteous, Qi Ling's two spirits didn't have such a clear dichotomy.

If one spirit became too strong, it could potentially lead to unforeseen consequences.

"System! I choose to equip my second martial spirit, the Blood Devil Emperor, with a millennium spirit ring!" Qi Ling commanded. "Give me a suitable spirit ring!"

[Ding!: The host's selection has been confirmed.

A spirit ring with suitable attributes is being configured for your martial spirit «Blood Devil Emperor»!]

[Congratulations, you have obtained the soul ring of the millennium soul beast: «Blood Bat Demon».

Please proceed with the absorption as soon as possible!]

Immediately, a purple spirit ring appeared in front of Qi Ling, glowing with an ethereal blue light, mysterious and captivating.

Qi Ling summoned the Blood Devil Emperor martial spirit in his left hand, the blood-red light illuminating his entire body. He then reached out towards the millennium spirit ring before him.

As soon as he touched the spirit ring, Qi Ling's brow furrowed in pain.

The experience of absorbing this spirit ring was completely different from when he absorbed the Dragon Emperor's ring. The process was filled with excruciating pain, the kind that made one's scalp tingle!

It felt as if the Blood Devil Emperor within him was savagely devouring the spirit ring, like a relentless predator on the hunt.

The strong devour the weak this was the only law among dark creatures.

Unlike the prideful nature of dragons, the Blood Devil Emperor embodied terror and cruelty to the fullest extent!

There was no need for consent.

The act was purely one of plunder and demand, where the strong ruled and the fittest survived.

Obey me and live,defy me and you die!

As the Blood Devil Emperor absorbed the spirit ring, Qi Ling, breathing heavily, stared at his left hand as if waking from a nightmare.

"What a terrifying martial spirit! I can't imagine what would have happened if I didn't also have the Dragon Emperor within me," Qi Ling said, still shaken.