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Chapter 88: The Fourth Soul Skill
🕑 Added 2024-11-28 12:21:50 +0000 UTCAs the wings on Yang Podi's back slowly unfolded, their true form was finally revealed.
These wings looked identical to the Iron-Feathered Tiger Eagle's wings but were much smaller in size. Each wing was approximately two meters long, with a thick central bone structure. This main structure was covered with feathers resembling refined iron, or perhaps bone.
When fully extended, the wings spanned a width of half a meter each, making them sturdy enough to function as small shields.
Seeing that his son was unharmed, Yang Zhentian finally breathed a sigh of relief. After all, absorbing a ten-thousand-year fourth soul ring was unprecedented.
However, when his gaze fell on the wings behind Yang Podi, even he couldn't help but swallow hard. It was yet another external soul bone, and not just any kind—it was the rarest and most extraordinary type, a pair of winged external soul bones. Such luck was almost unimaginable.
It was well-known that aside from flying-type soul masters, other soul masters generally couldn't achieve true flight until they reached the rank of Titled Douluo. Even as a Soul Douluo himself, Yang Zhentian could only hover for short periods.
For an assault-type battle soul master, this pair of wings was more valuable than any soul bone. It meant that in addition to his assault capabilities, Yang Podi could now serve as an agility-type soul master, greatly enhancing both his power and speed.
Yang Zhentian, seeing that the soul ring and soul bone absorption process was complete, finally asked, "Podi, how does your fourth soul skill feel?"
Yang Podi took a moment to sense it carefully before responding, "Father, the fourth soul skill is excellent. It can lock onto a target and summon the Break Soul Spear. The spear's attack power increases by 200%, and its weight increases by 500%. The spear then rapidly attacks the locked target, consuming 10% of my soul power. The skill's power can be adjusted based on the amount of soul power I use."
"I've decided to name this soul skill Tiger Roar Shattering the Army."
After speaking, Yang Podi summoned his martial soul, the Break Soul Spear, and activated his fourth soul ring. A strange energy seemed to lock onto a large tree ahead. The Break Soul Spear in his hand instantly grew larger and shot toward the locked target at high speed. Upon impact, a massive crater appeared at the base of the tree, as if it had exploded.
Seeing this, Yang Zhentian nodded approvingly. "The power of this soul skill is quite impressive, especially with the locking effect. This means you can now perform long-range attacks as well."
Yang Podi smiled and added, "Father, aren't you forgetting something?"
Yang Zhentian looked puzzled for a moment, but Yang Podi activated his fourth soul ring again. This time, two slightly smaller Break Soul Spears materialized. They each locked onto separate targets and attacked simultaneously. This demonstrated the multitasking skill Yang Podi had recently mastered.
Yang Zhentian's expression turned into one of amazement. "Podi, based on this concept, this soul skill can be used for both single-target and group attacks. If you master higher levels of split-focus control, its power will become even more formidable."
"And if you combine this skill with your Ring Fusion ability, it will be even more terrifying."
Yang Podi nodded and continued, "This soul skill has another feature—it can be used simultaneously with other skills. For example, if I activate my first and third soul skills before using the fourth, how powerful do you think it would be?"
Yang Zhentian calculated for a moment before replying, "Considering the amplifications of your first and third skills, combined with the innate boost of your fourth soul skill, its power might rival the sixth soul skill of a Soul Emperor, or even surpass it."
"And if you reach the rank of Soul Sage and add the boost from your martial soul avatar, the results would be even more astonishing."
"By the way, how heavy is your Break Soul Spear now?"
Yang Podi thought for a moment and replied, "Father, I estimate its weight to be around 1,200 jin (600 kilograms)."
"1,200 jin? That's quite heavy. How does it feel to wield it now?"
Yang Podi swung the spear casually a few times. "Father, with my soul power now at rank 45, I find it very manageable. My strength has significantly increased, and my physical condition feels greatly improved."
"Rank 45? That's a substantial improvement. Both the Whale Glue and the Strange Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, along with this ten-thousand-year soul ring, have contributed significantly to your progress. Your physical strength is likely comparable to that of an average Soul Emperor now."
"What about the abilities of your Tiger Eagle Wings?"
"Father, these Tiger Eagle Wings allow me to increase my speed by 30% when I deploy them. They also grant me the ability to fly and come with a skill called Extreme Speed. Depending on how much soul power I use, the flight speed can increase by up to 300%, though I can't sustain that top speed for long."
Yang Zhentian's expression grew serious. "Podi, proper flight takes time and practice to fully master, but you must be extremely cautious during your training. Under no circumstances can anyone see you using these wings."
"Don't worry, Father. I understand the importance of secrecy. I'll only practice flying when I return to the Breaking Clan, away from prying eyes."
The two discussed the matter further before Yang Zhentian supervised Yang Podi's flight training in the vicinity.
There was no denying the exhilaration of flying—soaring freely through the skies while observing the world below. It was easy to see why the dream of flying was a universal aspiration from childhood.
However, since the Tiger Eagle Wings were new to him, Yang Podi struggled with control at first, nearly crashing several times. Fortunately, his father was there to catch him each time.
After three full days of practice, Yang Podi was finally able to control the Tiger Eagle Wings proficiently enough to fly safely without the risk of crashing.
Reluctantly, the two left the Star Dou Forest.
Though the hunt for the soul ring had taken over a month, the results were undeniably worthwhile.
Not only did Yang Podi gain a powerful new soul skill, but he also obtained an invaluable external soul bone. The rewards were extraordinary.
At just 13 and a half years old, Yang Podi had already reached rank 45, making him the fastest soul master to achieve the rank of Soul Ancestor on the surface.
When the two returned to the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, everything felt like a lifetime ago
