The Peerless Tang Sect: Possessing Huo Yuhao at the Start

Chapter 72 The Secret Technique of Soul Derivation

Early in the morning, Huo Zhanji left the Sea God Pavilion and arrived at the academy gate early to wait. Before long, all the inner court students who were going on this trip to the Star Dou Great Forest had arrived.

At this moment, Wang Qiu'er's stunning beauty was concealed by a veil. Her long, light golden wavy hair was tied into a ponytail at the back of her head. Her light green outfit and her light golden hair complemented each other, creating a striking color contrast.

"So it was you. You were the one chasing after me that day," Wang Qiu'er said coldly.

Huo Zhanji's face twitched, and he forced a smile as he said, "Is there some misunderstanding? Although we are classmates, I can still sue you for defamation."

"You dare to do it but not admit it?" Wang Qiu'er asked Huo Zhanji.

"What did I do? Where did you get this argument?" Huo Zhanji said speechlessly.

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Cai Meier was the last to arrive. Seeing that everyone had arrived, she smiled slightly and said, "Everyone here is an inner court student, so this isn't your first time entering the Star Dou Great Forest. We have new members joining us this time, so let's introduce ourselves to each other, briefly stating our names, martial spirits, and cultivation levels. This will make it easier for us to coordinate within the Star Dou Great Forest."

As she spoke, she nodded to Zhang Lexuan, who understood and said first, "My name is Zhang Lexuan, an assistant instructor and student in the inner academy. My martial soul is the moon. I am a power-attack type battle soul master. This time, I am responsible for leading and commanding the team, and I do not need any soul rings. My soul power is level 86."

Han Ruoruo followed her and said, "Han Ruoruo, Inner Academy student and teaching assistant, martial soul is Golden Rope, control-type battle soul master, main controller for this operation. No soul ring required, soul power level 82."

Huo Zhanji continued, "My name is Huo Zhanji. I am an inner court student, specializing in control and offensive skills. I possess twin martial souls: Double Pupils and Xuanbing Dragon Emperor. I am a level 63 Soul Emperor and am currently seeking my second martial soul and sixth soul ring. If you haven't found a suitable candidate, you don't need to consider me."

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Wang Qiu'er's voice was slightly cold as she said indifferently, "My name is Wang Qiu'er, I am a power attacker, and my martial soul is the Golden Dragon. I need a sixth soul ring and level 60 soul power."

After leaving Shrek City, they each spread out their forms according to the formation arranged by Zhang Lexuan and headed straight for the Star Dou Great Forest. Along the way, under Zhang Lexuan's deliberate control, the formation remained perfectly intact.

Shrek City is indeed close to the Star Dou Great Forest. Without going all out, they arrived safely before noon.

"Everyone, take a break and have something to eat. Get everyone in top condition. We'll enter the Starry Sky in half an hour." Zhang Lexuan's command was very concise.

Zhang Lexuan turned to Huo Zhanji and said, "Zhanji, I heard from Ma Xiaotao and the others that you're a very good cook. Want to show off your skills?"

Huo Zhanji had a sudden thought: "Alright, I'll cover all the expenses for today."

Under Zhang Lexuan's arrangement, some people went to catch fish, while another group went to collect firewood. Huo Zhanji took out the tools he used to sell grilled fish from his soul tool, which contained all kinds of seasonings.

Looking at the kitchen utensils Huo Zhanji had taken out, Han Ruoruo couldn't help but laugh and said, "Huo Zhanji, are you planning to become a chef?"

Huo Zhanji smiled sheepishly, "Compared to being a powerful Soul Master, I would rather be a chef, proficient in all aspects of eating, drinking, and having fun. But I can't have my way. I have reasons for having to improve my cultivation. Now I've become a hexagonal all-around warrior." He looked up at the sky and could only manage a helpless bitter smile.

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The half-hour rest period eventually turned into a full hour. After a delicious meal, everyone meditated under Dean Cai's supervision, trying to restore themselves to their peak condition.

Led by Zhang Lexuan, they sped inward into the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest, showing no intention of reconnaissance. They relied on their strength to forcibly advance. As dusk approached, judging from the cultivation levels of the spirit beasts appearing around them, they had passed the outer area and were beginning to enter the mixed zone.

"Everyone, keep your formation." Zhang Lexuan slowed down noticeably.

The group had not traveled far when they saw a plump, emerald-green soul beast perched on a large tree in the distance.

"The Azure Sea Spirit Ape has a cultivation level of over ten thousand years. It possesses wood-attribute abilities and can even manipulate plants within a small area. Furthermore, it excels at using highly poisonous attacks. It's a very troublesome soul beast," Huo Zhan said quickly.

"Who needs it?" Zhang Lexuan asked immediately.

Mo Xuan hesitated for a moment before saying, "Senior Sister, I'll take it. I hope this Azure Sea Spirit Ape has a high cultivation level. It would be best if it were 20,000 years old."

Zhang Lexuan smiled slightly and said, "Good luck. You discovered the need so quickly. Zhanji, go and capture him alive and see if you can test it out. Ruoruo and I will provide backup for you."

The emerald green figure leaped rapidly towards them, coming directly from the treetops. With each step it took on the treetops, the emerald green light emanating from its body intensified, covering the distance of over two hundred meters in the blink of an eye.

Upon hearing Zhang Lexuan's command, Huo Zhanji instantly appeared, his Double Pupil Martial Soul instantly possessing him, with six soul rings—one white, four red, and one purple-gold—swirling beneath his feet.

Wang Qiu'er was slightly taken aback when she saw the purple-gold spirit ring at Huo Zhanji's feet: "A luck spirit ring?"

Huo Zhanji arrived not far from the Azure Sea Spirit Ape, his blood-red eyes radiating immense spiritual power: "Come here..."

The Azure Sea Spirit Ape's forward momentum suddenly halted, its fierce gaze instantly losing its luster, and it stood there dumbfounded, less than ten meters in front of Li Huo Zhanji.

"I told you... to come here!" Huo Zhanji's voice suddenly became sharp, and his mental power surged instantly.

The people behind her felt a bit confused, but soon recovered. Zhang Lexuan herself was also affected by Huo Zhanji's mental power, which was enough to prove that Huo Zhanji's mental power was stronger than hers...

Upon hearing the sharp sound, the Azure Sea Spirit Ape walked step by step towards Huo Zhanji, stopping only when it was two meters away from him. Huo Zhanji turned around and nodded to Zhang Lexuan.

"Mo Xuan, go over there," Zhang Lexuan called out.

Mo Xuan sat cross-legged next to Huo Zhanji.

"Remember, no matter what happens, stay calm," Huo Zhanji said softly.

He then activated the Eternal Night form. Normally, only an equal contract would be needed, but the soul beast was currently being controlled by mental power. Secondly, he wanted to experiment to see if the soul spirit could be transformed back into a soul beast after the soul master's death. This latter point was within Huo Zhanji's considerations.

A soft golden light emerged from Huo Zhanji's forehead and landed on the Azure Sea Spirit Ape, which was controlled by his mental power. The Azure Sea Spirit Ape's body trembled and then lay prostrate there. Under Huo Zhanji's control, the Azure Sea Spirit Ape's body continuously compressed into a green bead, on which was engraved the image of the Azure Sea Spirit Ape. The aura it emitted was completely different from his original cultivation level.

Huo Zhanji raised his left hand, and a scepter formed from golden light appeared in his hand. A deep and long incantation followed, and a golden six-pointed star began to take shape on the ground, enveloping Mo Xuan and Huo Zhanji.

Huo Zhanji looked at the emerald green bead in his hand with delight, thinking to himself, "It seems my guess was right. The potential of a soul spirit in this form is also greater. The soul spirit grows up with the soul master in its infancy. No matter how unworthy the soul master is, the soul spirit itself will be fine. Similarly, as long as the soul master's lifespan reaches its end, the soul spirit can absorb the soul master's soul power to achieve rebirth, which is even better than the original secret technique."

A beam of light landed on Mo Xuan's forehead, while another beam was drawing the emerald green bead into his body under the influence of the incantation.

The Azure Sea Spirit Ape's cultivation level was only around 15,000 years, not 20,000 years. It wasn't difficult for Mo Xuan to absorb it. Half an hour later, he completed the absorption of his sixth spirit ring and happily jumped up from the ground.

"Thank you," Mo Xuan said gratefully as he walked up to Huo Zhanji.

"How does it feel to merge with that bead?" Huo Zhan asked urgently, as this was what he cared about most at the moment.

"It's not bad. I just feel my soul power constantly draining into that bead, but my recovery speed has also increased, so there's nothing wrong with it. Besides, it can grant me two soul rings, which I can directly attach once I reach level 70," Mo Xuan said.

"That's good. I left a trace of my spiritual power in your body to monitor the data..." Huo Zhanji said, rubbing his temples.

"Okay," Mo Xuan agreed without hesitation.

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(End of this chapter)