Douluo: Lord of Arms

Chapter 40 Self-created soul skills
Wu Zhangkong's gaze suddenly turned towards Lin Xingyu, and he asked abruptly, "Can you still use the punch you used against the Thorn Blade Dragon yesterday?" Lin Xingyu was startled, then replied, "Yes!" Wu Zhangkong then ordered, "Punch me!"

Tang Wulin and the others stared at each other in bewilderment. Only Gu Yue had a strange expression, as if realizing something. Lin Xingyu took a deep breath and approached Wu Changkong without hesitation. He knew Wu Changkong had a keen eye and could discern the essence of boxing. Demonstrating this move would earn him his respect and provide him with more security in the future.

Lin Xingyu stepped forward with his left foot, and his right fist blasted out with a fierce, crimson-gold light. The aura of his fist was filled with the aura of slaughter and destruction, yet also carried with it the arrogance of looking down upon all living things. He had perfectly integrated his mental and soul power, and with full preparation, this punch was even more powerful than the one he had delivered on the Spirit Ascension Platform.

Tang Wulin and the others watched the blow with their hair standing on end, a sense of death rising from the depths of their hearts. Wu Zhangkong's brows furrowed in a moment, and in an instant, a surge of murderous intent overwhelmed him. He felt like he was on a battlefield surrounded by enemies, with no way out.

Just as the fist was about to reach him, Wu Zhangkong's icy blue soul power suddenly erupted, and his body shimmered with a faint light. Six soul rings appeared one after another: yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, and black. He raised his hand to block the punch, and after a moment's feeling, he asked in a slightly hoarse voice, "That's enough! Who taught you this?" Lin Xingyu looked him straight in the eye with a firm gaze, "I created it myself."

Wu Changkong frowned and questioned: "You can't comprehend this artistic conception at your age." Lin Xingyu touched his chin, activated his martial soul, and released a terrifying aura: "I have integrated my mental power and martial soul aura into it." Wu Changkong was shocked. The aura just now was indeed consistent with Lin Xingyu's martial soul. This child who was less than ten years old exceeded his imagination time and time again.

Lin Xingyu has high soul power and strong strength. His mental strength, physical strength, and martial soul are all outstanding, but these are not enough to shock Wu Changkong, who was born in the inner courtyard of Shrek Academy.

Shrek Academy possesses a profound heritage, surpassing even the Spirit Pagoda, the War God Temple, and the Tang Sect. Wu Zhangkong observed that while Lin Xingyu's previous performance was impressive, even a major power with the resources to invest could produce such a prodigy.

But the self-created combat technique Lin Xingyu had just unleashed truly astonished Wu Changkong. A Great Spirit Master, barely ten years old, could actually fuse his spiritual and spiritual powers, mobilizing the power of his martial spirit to create combat techniques. This wasn't something an ordinary genius could achieve; he was a true freak!
Most spirit masters only have the opportunity to access the essence of their martial spirits after reaching the Soul Sage stage. Those who can create such combat techniques are mostly Super Douluo, with a very small number being Titled Douluo. At this moment, Wu Zhangkong believed that Lin Xingyu's future achievements were limitless. He was a perfect fit for Shrek Academy, a land that nurtures talent. However, he had only met Lin Xingyu briefly, so he needed to observe his character before making any recommendations.

Wu Zhangkong came back to his senses and said to Lin Xingyu, "Your self-created soul skill is very good. You can continue to study it. But you must have firm faith and integrate your thoughts into it. Remember, it is you who controls your martial soul, not your martial soul that controls you. When you reach the Soul Sage stage, this self-created soul skill may be further improved."

He felt that with this self-created soul skill, Lin Xingyu would undoubtedly become a Super Douluo in the future, and explained, "Soul Saints have the opportunity to contact the essence of martial souls, and few people can comprehend it. The martial soul aura you absorbed before was just a wisp of the original power. After comprehending the true essence of the martial soul, your self-created soul skill should undergo a qualitative change."

Lin Xingyu nodded in thanks. Wu Zhangkong then asked, "Does this self-created spirit skill have a name?" Lin Xingyu replied, "It's called Ten Directions Annihilation."

Wu Zhangkong praised: "What a nice name, it suits your martial spirit very well."

As soon as these words were spoken, Tang Wulin, Gu Yue, and the others were filled with shock. Tang Wulin couldn't help but ask, "Teacher Wu, can mental power be fused with soul power?" Wu Changkong nodded, looking at the others and explaining, "Yes, fusion can even produce a qualitative change. However, if you want to try it, it's best to wait until your mental power reaches the Spiritual Sea Realm." He then looked at Lin Xingyu and asked, "Have you already reached the Spiritual Sea Realm?" Lin Xingyu nodded and replied, "Yes, I just broke through a few days ago."

Everyone was shocked to learn that Lin Xingyu's spiritual power had broken through the Spiritual Sea Realm. After all, reaching the Spiritual Sea Realm allowed one to fuse with a ten-thousand-year-old spirit! Wu Zhangkong suppressed his surprise and warned, "Don't even try if your spiritual power isn't at the Spiritual Sea Realm! Mastering the essence of a martial spirit isn't easy. Don't try blindly, as it could easily lead to problems!"

Gu Yue couldn't help but ask, "Is it difficult to fuse mental and soul power?" Wu Zhangkong glanced at her and said, "Very difficult! Although you have a good talent for mental power, don't try it rashly." Then he clapped his hands, "Alright, enough discussion, it's time to start class! You all need to learn about soul beasts. Most soul masters' soul skills come from soul beasts!"

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Time flew by, three months passed in a flash, and the final exams quietly approached. Gu Yue reached level 20, becoming a Great Spirit Master; Wang Jinxi reached the peak of Spirit Level 23, Zhang Yangzi reached level 23, Xie Xiegang reached level 22, and Tang Wulin reached level 15, the only Spirit Master in Class Zero.

Lin Xingyu has reached the peak of level 31 and is about to reach level 32. After breaking through to Soul Master, his strength has undergone a qualitative change. His soul Aya is not only a thousand-year soul, but has also reached the six-thousand-year level. He has three thousand-year soul rings. He is not even ten years old and has four months until his birthday.

Wu Changkong had seen many geniuses in Shrek, and had been shocked by Lin Xingyu's self-created soul skills before, but he still couldn't help but be shocked when he saw Lin Xingyu's current cultivation level.

In half a year, Lin Xingyu's soul power increased from level 27 to level 31, all through his own practice, with an average of one level increase every month and a half.

Not only that, their combat abilities had also significantly improved. Wu Zhangkong's regular training and his experience on the Spirit Ascension Platform had been highly effective. At the end of class, Wu Zhangkong announced, "There are two final exams. The first is entering the Spirit Ascension Platform. You must persist for at least two hours while it's in a state of turmoil. We'll depart in three days, and this semester's classes will conclude."

Upon hearing this, the usually silent Wang Jinxi screamed. They had entered the Spirit Ascension Platform many times, and he had always encountered powerful soul beasts. He had the shortest survival record among Class Zero, only a little over an hour. He felt certain he would die this time.

Lin Xingyu survived the longest on the Soul Ascension Platform, reaching six hours, followed by Xie Xie at three hours. Most of the others could last more than two hours. After breaking through to Soul Venerable, Lin Xingyu was nearly invincible on the Soul Ascension Platform. If it weren't for the rapid depletion of soul power, he could have stayed there for the full twelve hours if he was careful.

(End of this chapter)