Douluo: Dream Overlord

"Be careful, stay close to me."

Shi Nian, holding Shi Guang's hand, looked solemn as his soul power probed their surroundings.

Although yesterday I used the Remnant Dream technique to thoroughly cleanse that Spirit Hall deacon from the inside out, altering his memories to ensure it wouldn't be reported to the Pope.

However, there's no guarantee that someone within the academy might be tipping off the Spirit Hall.

The forest is a great place to kill and cover up a crime, so it's best to be careful.

The spirit beasts on the outer edge of the forest are all low-level spirit beasts that are five to ten years old, and they are not worth hunting.

Shi Guang looked at the various spirit beasts with some curiosity, and the two gradually ventured deeper into the forest.

Along the way, Shi Nian kept exploring his surroundings, but still couldn't find the soul beast he wanted.

"Don't rush. Spirit-type soul beasts are rare to begin with, especially on the outer edge of the forest."

As Shi Nian walked along, he observed his surroundings and carefully watched the passage of time.

He seemed relaxed, as if he were just strolling around town, so I nodded in agreement.

This child has an exceptional temperament. As the saying goes, "You can see a person's future from the age of three." His talent is not only unprecedented, but it is also likely that there will be no one like him for the next hundred years.

If he doesn't die prematurely, he will probably reach the Title Douluo level in the future.

Suddenly, after going some distance further, Shi Nian stopped and his face lit up with joy.

"You're so lucky! You've found a soul beast that matches your requirements!"

With Shi Nian leading the way, Shi Guang soon spotted a soul beast.

This soul beast is entirely silver with thick fur, and its overall shape is somewhat like a fox.

Shi Guang looked somewhat bewildered.

Since he was not yet a formal Soul Master, the academy did not teach much about this subject, and his knowledge was limited to some common knowledge in the Soul Master world.

"This is a bewitching fox."

Seeing his blank expression, Shi Nian said, "The Bewitching Fox is mainly carnivorous, and it can influence the minds of other soul beasts through its mental power."

Even if they kill each other, it will still take advantage of the situation and prey on them.

The Bewitching Fox rarely appears in sunlight, and it's unclear what's going on with this one.

However, judging from its color, its bloodline concentration should be very high, and its age is definitely over four hundred years, probably around four hundred and thirty years.

According to an article published by a famous Soul Master theorist, the maximum age limit for a Soul Master to absorb their first Soul Ring is 423 years.

This Bewitching Fox is a relatively rare soul beast, and its effects match your expectations, so you shouldn't miss it.

Does mental strength have an impact?

Shi Guang's eyes flickered, and he nodded, saying, "Then it's decided on this Bewitching Fox."

Once the time was set, the year summoned the lingering dream.

Two yellow, two purple, and two black spirit rings appeared on his body.

"Third Soul Skill - Dream Disturbance!"

The third soul skill of that year suddenly shone brightly.

Seemingly because they shared the same martial spirit, he could sense that Shi Nian's Remnant Dream was sending an invisible energy towards the Bewitching Fox.

Is this spiritual energy?

Time seemed to be lost in thought.

Under the dual cross-dimensional suppression of soul power and mental power, the bewitching fox fell straight to the ground, clearly having fallen asleep.

"What an overbearing ability!"

Time is somewhat shocking; such a bloodless method is truly terrifying.

The two approached the bewitching fox. Shi Nian took out a dagger from his storage soul artifact and handed it to Shi Guang, who glanced at him and took it.

This dagger is clearly a fine piece; the blade gleams coldly in the sunlight.

"Can we do it?"

Shi Nian asked with great interest.

Time didn't speak, but crouched down, held the blade in both hands, and ended the little guy's life by pointing it at his head.

A yellow spirit ring was then revealed.

"Well done. Now use your soul power to guide this soul ring."

Shi Nian said with satisfaction, "Absorb it and use it as a stepping stone on your path forward."

As time went on, and the soul ring was drawn to his head, a surge of powerful soul energy flowed into his body.

His expression changed drastically, and he focused on absorbing the soul power in the soul ring.

The Remnant Dream Martial Soul also appeared beside Time on its own as its soul power surged.

Shi Nian was in charge of protecting the Dharma, and he watched Shi Guang with some nervousness.

Although his brows were furrowed, there was no sense of unbearable gritted teeth.

He then enveloped the boy with his soul power to examine him. After confirming that the boy's body could withstand the cleansing of his soul power, he smiled.

"This kid is really something! Not only is his mental strength better than mine at the same age, but his physical fitness has also been trained to be incredibly flexible."

Judging from the boy's soul power absorption rate, this soul ring should have been perfectly absorbed.

In the time it takes to burn half an incense stick.

Sweat streamed down Shi Guang's face, and the back of his clothes was soaked through.

But his aura was very steady, and the spirit ring on his head had become dim and lifeless.

Suddenly, Shi Guang opened his eyes, and a sharp glint flashed across his face.

He took a deep breath, smiled, and felt the surge of soul power within his body.

First spirit ring! Success!

"Congratulations, son! You've taken your first step towards becoming a Soul Master!"

He smiled and offered his congratulations that year.

"It's all thanks to my father; otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to handle this hundred-year-old soul beast."

Time humbly says.

"Come on! You're getting a good deal and you're still complaining!" Shi Nian rolled her eyes at him. "How's your first soul skill? It should have brought about a big change to your Remnant Dream, right?"

"Yes, it's not just big, it's extremely big."

Time summoned the remnant dream, and a deep yellow phantom soul ring appeared, enveloping him.

He closed his eyes to sense the changes in soul skills and martial soul brought about by the soul ring, and said happily:

"This bewitching fox gave my lingering dream a psychological suggestion effect."

Furthermore, the ability of the fixed remnant dream itself is enhanced, thus strengthening the dream weaving effect of the remnant dream.

My first soul skill is called mental suggestion, which can send a simple mental command to the target.

For example, basic movements such as stopping and turning around.

If someone's soul power is lower than mine or their mental strength is weak, this command will definitely be executed.

If someone's soul power or mental strength is higher than mine, it will cause them to hesitate for a moment.

Upon hearing this, Shi Nian said with some shock, "This soul skill is very valuable!"

Mental suggestion, a soul skill that can turn the tide of battle, has extremely high value in uniting forces.

Anyone with a lower soul power than you will be controlled by your soul skills, and even those with a higher soul power will be affected for a moment, enough to decide the outcome.

You see, sometimes a battle is decided in a single, decisive moment.

"Yes, the abilities this soul skill grants me are irreplaceable."

Shi Guang sensed the soul power and smiled even more: "Not only that, I should have absorbed all the soul power from that soul ring just now."

Judging from the full innate soul power I possessed when I awakened, my current soul power should have increased by three levels.

I am now a level 13 control-type Soul Master.

"You're doing very well. I'm proud of you for building such a solid foundation."

Shi Nian laughed heartily, then suddenly changed the subject and said, "But this level is still not enough. After all, there are countless strong people and geniuses on the continent."

All you need to do is stay true to your original aspirations, maintain your motivation and drive, and keep moving forward.

"I understand." Shi Guang knew his father was trying to give him a warning, and he readily agreed.

After all, only pressure can be transformed into motivation.

After the hunt, Shiguang and his son Shinian returned to the academy by carriage.

In the academy, the father and son walked side by side.

Shi Nian proposed that until graduation, we should give time extra practice.

As control-type Soul Masters, their physical body is a weakness, so they cannot neglect improving their physical fitness and must persevere.

Time gladly accepts.

He is always ready to face unknown challenges.

And so began his training mission that would accompany him until graduation.