LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 3: The First Assessment Passed, The Second Task
Chapter 3: The First Assessment Passed, The Second Task
"An eighteen-year-old Soul King?" Dai Mubai's gaze sharpened, and he shook his head instinctively. "I've never seen anyone become a Soul King at eighteen. Reaching Soul Ancestor status at that age is already a rare genius."
Not to mention seeing it, even in the history records of their Star Luo Empire, there had never been an eighteen-year-old Soul King in the royal family.
"Then you better watch closely." Ning Rongrong's eyes flashed with cunning as she spoke to Dai Mubai.
"Watch? Watch who?" Dai Mubai was startled, looking at Ning Rongrong with a puzzled face.
"Boss, look at that young man. He, he is a Soul King!" Beside Dai Mubai, Oscar tugged at Dai Mubai's clothes vehemently, pointing at Qin Xiao in the center. Oscar looked utterly shocked.
"A Soul King? Impossible!" Dai Mubai was incredulous. But he still looked instinctively. And then, he was taken aback.
"How is this possible!" After seeing everything clearly, he was so astonished that he couldn't close his mouth. In his line of sight, wasn't another soul ring appearing beneath Qin Xiao?
"Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black."
"That's right, he really is a Soul King."
"Xiao Wu, he, he really is a Soul King, an eighteen-year-old Soul King!" Beside Tang San, Xiao Wu extended her finger, repeatedly checking Qin Xiao's soul rings, her voice full of amazement.
This was too astonishing. Was this man's talent even stronger than Tang San's?! Before this, she had thought that Tang San's talent was unparalleled, even after meeting Ning Rongrong and Dai Mubai. But now, Xiao Wu didn't think so anymore. Could Tang San have the strength of a Soul King at eighteen? This thought unconsciously surfaced in Xiao Wu's mind.
"There are mountains beyond mountains, and there are mountains higher than mountains." Tang San also praised with a complex expression. His heart was full of longing; a Soul King, when could he reach that level?
"An eighteen-year-old Soul King, such talent is too astonishing."
"Looking at all the students of Shrek Academy in history, no one can compare with him."
"Forget about Shrek, even that once-youngest Title Douluo on the continent was in his twenties before he became a Soul King, right?"
Not to mention others, even Li Yusan, who was used to seeing "monsters," was incredibly shocked, his heart like a surging wave. Such talent was a genius among geniuses, breaking the history of the Douluo Continent.
"Young man, you can--" Li Yusan intended to tell Qin Xiao that he could join Shrek. But the next words, like a fishbone, got stuck in his throat, and he couldn't say them out loud. He was dumbstruck, uncontrollably uttering two words: "Six rings."
As his voice fell, another pitch-black soul ring appeared beneath Qin Xiao.
"My God! A six-ring Soul Emperor!"
"Is he really only eighteen years old?" Ning Rongrong's mouth opened slightly in disbelief. If someone had told her before that someone could reach Soul Emperor at eighteen, she would have scoffed. What a joke, even her Bone Grandpa and Sword Grandpa didn't achieve this when they were young. But now, she felt that no one would believe what she was witnessing with her own eyes.
"Boss, it seems we were really wrong. This young man is a strong player of the same level as Teacher Li." Beside him, Oscar shrank his neck and said in a deep voice.
Dai Mubai opened his mouth but didn't know what to say. What to say? Even if he worked himself to death in three years, he wouldn't reach the realm of a Soul Emperor. Forget Soul Emperor, even reaching the Soul King realm seemed doubtful. Although the young man hadn't said anything from the beginning, nor had he even glanced at Dai Mubai, Dai Mubai felt as if an invisible slap had struck his face.
Meanwhile, Qin Xiao observed everyone's reactions and revealed a faint smile. He had never intended to hide his strength. Pretending to be weak was not Qin Xiao's style. After years of rigorous training in the remote mountains, wasn't his goal to ensure that no one could look down on him?
The powerful soul force erupted in the area, stirring up a violent wind. One soul ring after another appeared around him.
Seven rings - a Soul Saint!
Eight rings - a Spirit Douluo!
Nine rings - a Titled Douluo!
When the ninth soul ring appeared around Qin Xiao, time seemed to stand still. Everyone's heart nearly stopped beating. The deep, dark radiance captured everyone's gaze. Then, a tremendous soul force descended, weighing everyone down. They couldn't resist this formidable power and were pressed to the ground.
"Boss, am I seeing things? He, he, he has nine soul rings." After a moment, Oscar couldn't help but exclaim in astonishment.
But Dai Mubai didn't even hear him, muttering to himself in disbelief: "A Titled Douluo, how can he be a Titled Douluo!" It was as if he was in a trance, talking in his sleep.
"I thought a Soul Emperor was shocking enough. But now, now..." Ning Rongrong's eyes were filled with complexity, unsure of what to say.
"Xiao Wu, are you okay?" Tang San barely managed to kneel on one knee, while Xiao Wu curled up behind him, her face full of panic.
"I'm, I'm fine."
"Xiao San, he's so strong, I'm scared." Xiao Wu said with a trembling voice. Her mind was in turmoil. This man was a Titled Douluo. What was a Titled Douluo doing in such a remote place? What was his purpose? It couldn't be for her, could it? But, Qin Xiao remained silent, and Xiao Wu didn't dare to ask.
"May I ask if I have now passed your test?" Qin Xiao, surrounded by nine soul rings, looked at Li Yusan with a faint smile.
"Your Excellency, you jest."
"If Shrek Academy has offended you in any way, I apologize here." Li Yusan didn't fall down, biting his teeth to resist Qin Xiao's pressure, trying not to embarrass himself. He really didn't know how a small Shrek Academy had attracted a Titled Douluo-level powerhouse.
"You misunderstood, I really am here to enroll, and I really am eighteen years old." Qin Xiao slightly shook his head, withdrawing his martial soul and soul rings.
Everyone felt the pressure lift suddenly. He really came to enroll? Li Yusan didn't dare to hesitate any longer and immediately gave his response: "Congratulations. You have successfully passed my assessment." Forget about the entrance exam; if Qin Xiao told him he wanted to be the dean, Li Yusan would immediately go and talk to Flender.
"Thank you." Qin Xiao nodded satisfactorily.
At the same time, a mechanical voice sounded in his mind: [Ding.] [Rookie Soul Master, congratulations on barely passing Li Yusan's test, a task reward has been issued.]
Did he pass? Qin Xiao felt a surge of power entering his body. Although he hadn't summoned his soul rings, he could feel a significant change in them. At the same time, a faint soul force merged into his own, slightly increasing his cultivation. Qin Xiao knew this was the feedback from the increased years of his soul rings.
However, at this moment, another system voice sounded in Qin Xiao's mind.
[Ding, a new task has been issued.] [Newbie Guide (2): Rookie Soul Master, congratulations on barely passing Li Yusan's assessment. But please don't be arrogant. Next, you and your partners must give your all in facing the test of Zhao Wuji. Task Requirement: Collaborate with your partners and withstand Zhao Wuji's onslaught for the duration of an incense stick. Task Reward: Second soul ring's year age+1000. Note: Zhao Wuji possesses Soul Saint strength, is incredibly powerful, and extremely vicious. If careless, there is a risk to your life.]
After reading the new task, Qin Xiao stroked his chin, deep in thought. Zhao Wuji? Vicious?
(End of chapter)