Douluo Continent: The Five Elements Lock Martial Soul, Five Elements Divine Might Transformation

After a pause, Yue Guan gently looked up, but upon seeing Bibi Dong's murderous gaze, she abruptly lowered her head, a bead of cold sweat slowly trickling down her forehead. At the same time, she spoke again, forcefully changing the subject.

"There's one more thing, Your Holiness. On our way back, we ran into that brat Ling Yun."

"Ling Yun? Is that the genius Soul Master who sought refuge with Xue Qinghe?" Bibi Dong raised an eyebrow and said softly, "What happened to him?"

"Your Holiness, that brat... he has already obtained the God of Slaughter Domain!"

"What? The Domain of the God of Slaughter!"

Upon hearing the words "Killing God Domain," Bibi Dong suddenly raised her head, staring intently at Yue Guan, and questioned, "Did he go to the Slaughter City?"

"That should be the case. In addition, his current cultivation level has reached level 78, and he has absorbed a 100,000-year soul ring beyond his level. He also has a 100,000-year soul bone on his body."

Moreover, after activating his Martial Soul True Form, he can transform into an ancient monster exceeding fifty meters in size, possessing immense combat power…

Yue Guan recounted his bloody battle with Ling Yun to Bibi Dong, who listened with a furrowed brow and an increasingly grim expression.

"Although I knew this kid was exceptionally talented, I never expected his talent to be this terrifying. And he's also quite lucky, actually obtaining a 100,000-year-old soul bone..."

At this point, Bibi Dong looked at Yue Guan and Gui Mei, sighed softly and said, "Alright, you two go back first. Considering that you haven't made any great contributions but have put in the hard work, I won't make things difficult for you this time."

Upon hearing this, Yue Guan and Gui Mei exchanged a glance, both able to see the excitement and joy on each other's faces, and quickly said, "Thank you, Your Holiness, thank you, Your Holiness..."

"Hehe, don't rush to thank me, I haven't finished speaking yet." Bibi Dong sneered and continued, "Go and rest first. After your injuries have healed, I have to ask you to do something, as a chance for you to redeem yourselves."

This mission is of utmost importance and failure is absolutely unacceptable. If you fail to perform your duties again, don't blame me for being ruthless!

As she finished speaking, Bibi Dong's tone turned icy cold, making the two men tremble with fear. They nodded repeatedly and spoke in trembling voices.

"Yes, sir!"

With that, the two of them helped each other leave the Papal Palace and returned to their residence to rest.

After the two left, Bibi Dong took out a piece of parchment from the documents in front of her, on which were written the four large characters "Operation Soul Hunt".

The following text reads: Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan, Target: Thunder Douluo Yu Yuanzhen.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's targets: Sect Master Ning Fengzhi, Young Master Ning Rongrong, Sword Douluo Chen Xin, and Bone Douluo Gu Rong.

Looking at the contents of the parchment, Bibi Dong pondered for a moment, then picked up a quill pen and wrote a line of text on the paper.

Blazing Fire Academy, target: Ling Yun.

……

A month passed quickly. After traveling for a while, Ling Yun returned to Blazing Fire Academy. Immediately afterwards, he went to Heaven Dou City to meet Xue Qinghe.

Upon arriving at the Crown Prince's residence, Ling Yun met Xue Qinghe in the main hall. Besides Xue Qinghe, there was another person in the hall, Ning Fengzhi, the Grand Preceptor of the Heaven Dou Empire and the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. The two seemed to be discussing something.

At this moment, Ling Yun had already stepped through the gate and arrived in front of Xue Qinghe, respectfully bowing and saying, "Greetings, Your Highness, I have returned!"

He then looked at Ning Fengzhi beside him and said sincerely, "Greetings, Grand Preceptor."

After a long pause, Xue Qinghe finally recognized Ling Yun and chuckled, "Hehe, it's Ling Yun! It's been three years, and you've grown quite a bit taller and more handsome. I didn't even recognize you just now."

"Congratulations! You've finally escaped the City of Slaughter, and I can sense that your power has increased considerably."

Upon hearing this, Ling Yun smiled and said, "Thanks to Your Highness, I have passed the test of the City of Slaughter and obtained the God of Slaughter Domain. Furthermore, my cultivation has reached level seventy-eight, which will allow me to better serve Your Highness in the future."

"!!!"

Upon hearing this, both Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi, who was standing beside him, showed expressions of surprise.

"What? You... your soul power has already reached level seventy-eight?" Xue Qinghe exclaimed in shock. How old is Ling Yun? He's only eighteen years old now.

An eighteen-year-old Soul Saint, whose cultivation is already close to that of a Soul Douluo—who would believe that?

"Yes, my cultivation level has indeed reached level seventy-eight."

Fearing that Xue Qinghe wouldn't believe him, and also to show off his soul ring configuration, Ling Yun couldn't help but summon the Five Element Locks, and seven soul rings appeared one after another.

When they saw the brightly colored 100,000-year soul ring at his feet, Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi widened their eyes again.

"A 100,000-year soul ring!"

Chapter 132 Five Elements Divine Skill

Xue Qinghe exclaimed in surprise, and Ning Fengzhi beside him also had an excited expression, as if he himself had obtained the 100,000-year soul ring.

"Hehe, to actually absorb a 100,000-year soul ring beyond one's level, truly worthy of being the number one genius of my Heaven Dou Empire!"

Ning Fengzhi laughed, but at the same time he felt even more regretful, secretly hating himself for not making a move sooner, so that Ling Yun would be a disciple of their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

It's too late to say anything now. Ling Yun is already Xue Qinghe's retainer. He can't very well compete with his own student for someone, can he?

As the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, he couldn't bring himself to do it.

"Thank you for the praise, Grand Preceptor. I was just lucky. I accidentally encountered a 100,000-year-old soul beast in the Star Dou Great Forest. My companions and I killed it and obtained this 100,000-year-old soul ring."

"Young man, don't underestimate yourself. Being able to absorb a 100,000-year-old soul ring at level 70 is a talent that can only be described as terrifying."

"Hehe, Ling Yun is the number one genius of my Heaven Dou Empire, so it's only natural that he can absorb a soul ring beyond his level."

Xue Qinghe smiled slightly, then said, "Besides, now that Ling Yun has returned, Teacher, you no longer need to worry about my personal safety, right?"

"Um……"

Ning Fengzhi nodded, resting his chin on his hand and pondering, "Indeed, with Ling Yun here, even if the opponent is a Title Douluo, we should be able to put up a fight. There's really no need to worry about your safety..."

Upon hearing this, Ling Yun frowned and asked softly, "What does the Grand Preceptor mean? Could it be that some villain is plotting against His Highness the Crown Prince?"

Ning Fengzhi first glanced at Xue Qinghe, and after seeing Xue Qinghe nod slightly, Ning Fengzhi sighed.

"Ling Yun, you may not know this, but in the past three years, the Heaven Dou Empire and the Spirit Hall have been fraught with conflict, and the reason for this is the matter of awakening martial spirits for ordinary people."

"To awaken martial spirits for ordinary people?"

“That’s right.” Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly, then explained, “Qinghe listened to your advice and wanted to win over the support of commoner soul masters, so he took it upon himself to send his subordinates to awaken martial souls for commoners within the empire.”

Furthermore, after awakening their martial souls, the children will receive a subsidy of five gold soul coins. In addition, if they encounter a promising talent with innate soul power exceeding level five, they can study at any primary soul master academy within the Heaven Dou Empire for free, with all expenses paid by the Crown Prince's Mansion.

If this continues, those talented soul masters from commoner backgrounds will inevitably spontaneously support Xue Qinghe. However, in doing so, we will be in conflict with the Spirit Hall.

For a long time, the Spirit Hall has been luring talented Soul Masters from the common people by offering free Spirit Awakening services and subsidies. Qinghe's actions are undoubtedly an open attempt to steal talent from the Spirit Hall, which is why our conflict with the Spirit Hall has been escalating over the past three years.

At this point, Ning Fengzhi took a breath and continued, "Ever since Bibi Dong became the Pope, the Spirit Hall has become increasingly domineering. Although I don't think this crazy woman would do something like assassinating the Crown Prince of Heaven Dou, I am still very worried about Qinghe's safety. So I wanted Sword Douluo or Bone Douluo to protect him, but Qinghe has always refused."

"I will definitely refuse." Xue Qinghe said with a wry smile, "Both of you are the guardian Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, how can you send them to protect me? Besides, I am the Crown Prince of Heaven Dou, and my guards are full of experts. Does anyone dare to plot against me?"

As she spoke, Xue Qinghe added in her mind: "Besides, I am the young master of the Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong would not dare to lay a hand on me."

Then Xue Qinghe looked at Ling Yun and continued, "Moreover, Ling Yun has returned. With his current strength, he should be able to contend with even a Title Douluo. You no longer need to worry about my safety."

“That makes sense, then let’s do it this way.” Ning Fengzhi said, looking at Ling Yun and instructing him, “Ling Yun, you must stay by Qinghe’s side at all times these next few days and protect his safety.”

"Don't worry, Grand Preceptor, with me here, His Highness the Crown Prince will be in no danger whatsoever!" Ling Yun nodded solemnly in agreement.

"I'm relieved to hear that. Alright, I still have some matters to attend to in the sect, so I'll have to excuse myself now."

After saying this, Ning Fengzhi left the Crown Prince's residence. After he left, Ling Yun looked at Xue Qinghe and asked, "Your Highness, I have a request."

"Tell me, what's the matter?"

"As Your Highness knows, I am not simply a fire-attribute soul master. Therefore, after becoming a Soul Saint, the meditation method of Blazing Fire Academy is no longer suitable for me. So I would like to ask Your Highness to help me find advanced meditation methods of the four attributes of metal, wood, water, and earth."

"Hehe, I thought it was something big, but it's just this little thing?"

Xue Qinghe shook his head and chuckled, saying, "This is nothing. In the library of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, there are advanced meditation methods of various attributes. I will have someone copy one and bring it back to you."

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Ling Yun sincerely thanked him, and then, in order to protect Xue Qinghe, he stayed at the Crown Prince's residence. Although he knew that no one would dare to harm Xue Qinghe, he still had to put on a show.

Xue Qinghe was also very efficient. By evening, he had ordered someone to deliver the four types of meditation methods he needed, all of which were advanced meditation methods, and the cultivation speed was no less than that of the Flame Meditation Method.

Looking at the five meditation manuals before him, Ling Yun murmured, "Next, I need to create a cultivation technique that suits me based on these five types of meditation methods!"

Thinking this, he first picked up the Flame Meditation Technique, a meditation technique from the Blazing Fire Academy. Over the years, he had mastered the Flame Meditation Technique to a high level.

It can easily absorb the surrounding fire elements and convert them into fire-attribute soul power, just as easily as eating and drinking.

Then, he picked up a meditation method called "Thick Earth". As the name suggests, it is an advanced meditation method with earth attribute, which can cultivate a thick earth attribute soul power.

"Fire generates earth. While I am practicing the Flame Meditation Technique, I can also practice the Earth Meditation Technique. In this way, my speed of cultivating soul power should be greatly improved."

"Earth generates metal. After mastering the Earth Meditation Method, I will then practice the Metal Meditation Method, followed by the Water and Wood elements. Finally, by unifying the five elements and simplifying the complex, I will be able to create my own cultivation method."

Ling Yun had already decided on a name for this unique cultivation technique: "Five Spirits Divine Skill".

Thinking of this, Ling Yun immediately closed his eyes and began to meditate, simultaneously cultivating two types of meditation techniques. The fire and earth elements in the air also surged into his body, transforming into two types of soul power, which were absorbed by his body and enhanced his cultivation.

For the next month, Ling Yun stayed by Xue Qinghe's side, protecting him and constantly improving the Five Elements Divine Skill.

Chapter 133 Unexpected Changes, Operation Soul Hunt

For the next month, Ling Yun stayed by Xue Qinghe's side, protecting his safety while also continuously improving the Five Elements Divine Skill.

He is now proficient in the Fire and Earth Meditation Technique and has begun to cultivate the Metal Meditation Technique, while simultaneously cultivating the three attributes of soul power.

The month passed peacefully without any major incidents. Ling Yun cultivated at night and followed Xue Qinghe around like a shadow during the day, acting as his bodyguard.

On this day, Xue Qinghe, as usual, sent his younger sister Xue Ke to Yuexuan to learn aristocratic etiquette, while Ling Yun followed behind the two of them.

"Goodbye, brother! And goodbye, Brother Lingyun!" After waving goodbye to the two, Xue Ke walked into Yuexuan with a smile on her face.

After Xue Ke left, Xue Qinghe seemed to have thought of something and couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth and chuckle, "Ling Yun, what do you think of my sister Xue Ke?"

"Princess Xueke is wonderful. Not only is she beautiful, but she is also very considerate. When she grows up, she may become His Highness the Crown Prince's capable assistant, or even his right-hand man."

Ling Yun was thinking about how to improve the Five Elements Divine Skill when he casually said something.

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe shook his head slightly, "The court is full of intrigue and backstabbing. Not to mention me, even my father is annoyed by the affairs between ministers and military generals."

Therefore, to be honest, I don't want Xueke to become my right-hand woman; I just want her to live a happy life like an ordinary girl.

At this point, Xue Qinghe suddenly turned to look at Ling Yun, a mischievous smile on his face.

"Besides, I can tell that Xue Ke is very interested in you. After all, you are so handsome and you have the title of the Empire's number one genius."

"How about it, do you want me to play matchmaker and bring you two together? If you marry my sister, you'll be my brother-in-law, and then we'll be even closer relatives."

"Ahem, Your Highness is quite the joker. If Princess Xueke heard this, she would definitely be embarrassed and throw a tantrum at you."

"Who said I was joking? I'm serious. Xueke likes you a lot. As the saying goes, an elder brother is like a father. If you like her too, I'm not against giving her to you in marriage."