Chapter 41: An Unexpected Reward - Left Leg Spirit Bone

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Feng Lieyang quietly stood guard beside Feng Xiaotian. Absorbing such a powerful spirit ring would certainly take time, especially since it came from a thirty-thousand-year-old flying fox.

Judging by the ever-changing expressions on Feng Xiaotian's face, it seemed that the fiery red fox's lingering resentment had not yet fully dissipated. Feng Xiaotian was forcibly suppressing and absorbing its energy.

After nearly two hours, Feng Xiaotian's breathing gradually steadied.

As dawn broke, he finally completed the absorption of the spirit ring. The thirty-thousand-year-old spirit beast was indeed extraordinary. Feng Xiaotian felt invigorated, his body brimming with energy.

"Grandfather, I've finished absorbing it. Is it already morning?" Feng Xiaotian asked.

"Kid, it's been over three hours," Feng Lieyang replied, brimming with joy, but suddenly, his expression changed.

"Grandfather, what's wrong?" Feng Xiaotian asked, concerned.

Feng Lieyang didn't answer immediately, his sharp eyes fixed on a spot on the ground. He quickly walked over, picking up something with an expression of surprise.

"Xiaotian, look at this!"

Feng Xiaotian took the palm-sized object from his grandfather and his eyes widened in shock.

"Grandfather, is this... a spirit bone?"

"That's right! This is a left leg spirit bone, likely from that thirty-thousand-year-old flying fox. What an unexpected reward!" Feng Lieyang exclaimed, clearly delighted.

Feng Xiaotian was both surprised and thrilled.

A spirit bone was an extremely rare and precious item, something every spirit master dreamed of obtaining. It was similar to a spirit ring, as both came from spirit beasts, but they were vastly different in rarity and value.

While every spirit beast had a corresponding spirit ring, the chance of a spirit bone appearing was only one in a thousand, or even less. Only extremely powerful spirit beasts that died under specific conditions might leave behind a spirit bone.

A spirit bone from a beast under ten thousand years would grant one ability, while one from a hundred-thousand-year beast would bestow at least two abilities. A spirit bone could significantly enhance a spirit master's physical attributes.

Therefore, any spirit bone, no matter how ordinary, was incredibly valuable and always in high demand.

Feng Xiaotian was elated.

"Grandfather, we're incredibly fortunate this time!"

"Indeed, not only did you absorb a ten-thousand-year spirit ring, but you also unexpectedly acquired a left leg spirit bone. Now, tell me, what's your new spirit ability?" Feng Lieyang asked, even more excited than Feng Xiaotian, his eagerness evident.

"Grandfather, my fifth spirit ability is quite similar to the flying fox's skill—it's a group control ability."

"Show it to me!" Feng Lieyang urged.

"Alright," Feng Xiaotian agreed.

With a wave of his right hand, he released a cloud of pale green mist, similar to the one the flying fox had used to ambush him earlier. The green mist swirled gently in the breeze as Feng Xiaotian explained,

"Grandfather, within the range of this skill, the opponent's senses will be reduced by thirty percent, their spirit power suppressed by thirty percent, and their movements will be slowed by thirty percent. In addition to these three debuffs, the mist will also cause visual interference, making me the only one able to see clearly."

Feng Lieyang nodded in satisfaction.

"This is indeed a highly practical group control ability, something only a control-type spirit master above level fifty could possess. You've now truly become an all-rounder, capable of controlling, attacking, and defending. As your spirit power grows stronger, this ability will impose even greater restrictions on your opponents."

Currently, Feng Xiaotian could only suppress his opponents by thirty percent, but as his strength increased, so too would the potency of this skill.

"Xiaotian, you should give your new spirit ability a name," Feng Lieyang suggested.

"Let's call it 'Soul-Binding Wind.' What do you think?" Feng Xiaotian suggested.

"'Soul-Binding Wind'? Hmm, a fitting name," Feng Lieyang nodded approvingly.

Feng Lieyang then took out the spirit bone they had found earlier.

"Your beast spirit is the mutated Stromwind Double-Headed Wolf, which already possesses agility and attack traits. With this left leg spirit bone, your speed will become even faster. Give it a try!" he encouraged.

"Alright," Feng Xiaotian replied.

After fusing with the left leg spirit bone, Feng Xiaotian immediately felt his body become significantly lighter and more agile.

"Quick, test out its effects!" Feng Lieyang urged eagerly.

"Okay."

With a swift whoosh, Feng Xiaotian vanished from Feng Lieyang's sight, only to reappear in front of him in the blink of an eye.

"Grandfather, this speed is even faster than my flight!" Feng Xiaotian exclaimed in astonishment.

Feng Lieyang burst into hearty laughter. "Of course! It seems my guess was correct—the ability this left leg spirit bone grants you is teleportation."

"Yes, I can teleport within a range of a hundred meters without any delay. I can use it consecutively, and each use only consumes one percent of my total spirit power," Feng Xiaotian explained excitedly.

"That's fantastic! This ability will give you a significant advantage against strong opponents and could even save your life in critical moments," Feng Lieyang said with satisfaction.

"Grandfather, you mean it's useful for escaping?" Feng Xiaotian asked with a playful grin.

"Haha! Exactly. By the way, what's your current spirit power level now?"

"Level 53."

"A level 53 Spirit King? Impressive, very impressive!"

Feng Xiaotian had always been exceptionally fast and had mastered the sixth level of the Nine Yang Divine Skill, which allowed him to scale walls like a gecko. Now, with the addition of the teleportation ability, his speed and strength had reached new heights.

This trip to the Star Dou Forest had been incredibly fruitful. He had obtained a ten-thousand-year spirit ring, a left leg spirit bone, and had further enhanced his flying abilities.

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A few days passed quickly.

In the blink of an eye, the day of the Continental Advanced Academy Soul Dueling Tournament's preliminaries had arrived.

The Spirit Master Tournament was a major event in the entire spirit master world, jointly organized by the Tian Dou and Star Luo Empires' royal families, with support from the Spirit Hall.

Officially, the tournament was meant for skill exchange, but its true purpose was to identify and recruit talented individuals from various academies.

The competition was divided into preliminaries and promotion rounds. The preliminaries were conducted in team battles, while the promotion rounds featured individual duels.

A total of 33 teams would participate in the finals, which followed a knockout format determined by drawing lots. The entire tournament spanned over three months, from the preliminaries to the promotion rounds and finally the grand finals.

First up were the preliminaries hosted by the Tian Dou Empire's royal family.

Feng Xiaotian and his teammates from the Godwind Academy team arrived in advance at Tian Dou City, the capital of the Tian Dou Empire, accompanied by their instructor, Xu Chen. Feng Lieyang also joined them on this trip.

The next day, the opening ceremony of the Tian Dou Empire division was held in the grand TIan Dou Great Spirit Arena within the city.

This massive venue featured an enormous competition field and, aside from the VIP area, could accommodate up to 80,000 spectators at once.

For the next month, all the preliminaries in the Tian Dou division would take place here.

Today, Feng Xiaotian was not only looking forward to reuniting with friends he hadn't seen in half a year but also eager to meet the legendary Shrek Seven Devils.

(End of Chapter)