Upon hearing Xu Sheng's words, everyone was stunned...
"Huh? Xu Sheng, you must be joking, right? Although our strength has improved somewhat, we're still only Soul Elders!"
"Exactly, absorbing a soul bone at the Soul Elder level is probably quite risky, especially since the soul bones we have are all from ten-thousand-year soul beasts!"
"Xu Sheng, I think... we should wait until we're stronger before we absorb soul bones, right?"
It was clear that they lacked confidence in themselves...
After all, just absorbing a thousand-year soul ring was almost unbearable, let alone the soul bone from a ten-thousand-year soul beast; it would be even more difficult!
Xu Sheng pursed his lips, seeing through their thoughts, "You all seem to lack confidence."
"Absorbing a soul bone isn't as dangerous as absorbing a soul ring. Even if it's a soul bone dropped by a ten-thousand-year soul beast, there's a good chance you can absorb it!"
However, after he said this, Flame showed a doubtful expression, "Xu Sheng, are you really not joking?? A soul bone is more precious than a soul ring; it should be harder to absorb, right?"
Xu Sheng shook his head, "No, quite the opposite, it's rare to see someone fail to absorb a soul bone!"
Evil Moon and Hulena exchanged glances, appearing hesitant...
The former spoke first, "Nana, what do you think??"
Hulena pursed her lips, sharing her thoughts, "I... I don't think Xu Sheng would joke about something like this. Perhaps, as he said, absorbing a soul bone is indeed very simple."
Since Xu Sheng had never deceived them, his words were trustworthy!
Evil Moon nodded, "Hmm... I think so too. Maybe we've overestimated the danger of absorbing soul bones."
Hearing their change of heart, Flame exclaimed, "Nana, Evil Moon, are you really planning to absorb the soul bone? That's a soul bone from a ten-thousand-year soul beast; one mistake, and we might not even leave our bodies behind!"
However, they directly ignored Flame and looked towards Xu Sheng...
"Xu Sheng, we trust what you just said, but... could we notify Your Holiness about absorbing the soul bone first?"
If Your Holiness found out they had absorbed the soul bone without permission, he might not be pleased; they should inform him both out of courtesy and logic!!
Pausing for a moment, Xu Sheng continued, "Nevertheless, even though there's little danger, try to absorb it under the supervision of myself, Elder Gui, or Elder Ju!"
Evil Moon replied sheepishly, "Of course, Xu Sheng, if you weren't here, we wouldn't have the courage to absorb on our own!!"
Xu Sheng kept silent, "Alright, then get familiar with your soul skills first, and consider absorbing the soul bone tomorrow."
Having said that, he intended to leave...
He hadn't slept all night and wanted to rest a bit!
However, Flame suddenly stopped him, eyes full of eagerness, "Wait, Xu Sheng, may I ask you one more favor?"
Xu Sheng paused his steps, turning his head slightly to look over...
"Flame, is there another problem?"
Flame showed a quirky smile, "Hehe, Xu Sheng, we just obtained new soul skills, so I want to spar with you."
"For sparring, wouldn't it be better to do it with Evil Moon and Nana? You can get to know each other's soul skills."
Flame blinked, answering honestly, "That's true, but I can't control the power of the new soul skill well yet, and I might accidentally hurt them..."
Xu Sheng understood upon hearing this, "I see."
Evil Moon was displeased, "Hey, Flame, are you dismissing me and Nana? What do you mean by fearing you'd hurt us?"
It felt as if he'd been belittled!
Hulena was also somewhat displeased, "Exactly, Xu Sheng was exhausted all day yesterday, let him rest for a while. We can spar and train on our own!"
"Besides, it's just the third soul skill, how powerful can it be?"
However, Flame proudly raised his chin, "Nana, Evil Moon, you guessed wrong; my third soul skill is far more powerful than an ordinary third soul skill."
"Otherwise, I wouldn't need to spar with Xu Sheng."
Evil Moon snorted dismissively, "Alright, enough bragging; I really want to see how strong your third soul skill really is."
Then, he said to Xu Sheng, "Xu Sheng, go ahead and rest; you don't need to bother with this guy!"
Xu Sheng nodded slightly, "Alright then, be careful. If it's too much, find Elder Gui and Elder Ju!"
Having said that, he turned and left...
Flame, although somewhat disappointed, had no choice but to stop....
Evil Moon patted his shoulder, taunting, "Flame, let's get to the duel platform and see whether your third soul skill is stronger or mine."
The other regained his composure, looking complex, "Evil Moon, my earlier words were not a joke; with my third soul skill, even you can't win!"
Evil Moon, however, was entirely dismissive, "Cut the crap and get on the platform; winning or losing will be settled there!!"
Flame also got fired up, "Hmph, fine, let's go; just don't cry when you lose!!"
This scene naturally caught the attention of the other members of the Spirit Hall Golden Generation...
"Look, Her Highness and the others seem to have all broken through to Soul Elder and acquired soul rings!"
"From the looks of Flame and Evil Moon, they seem to be heading to the duel platform."
"Really? But what on earth happened? I just woke up, and they've gotten stronger!"
"I remember, Xu Sheng and Elder Gui went to the depths of Aquipeia Forest to capture soul beasts for Her Highness, didn't they? They must have just absorbed those soul beasts' soul rings, hence breaking through to Soul Elder!"
"Tsk tsk tsk, I'm curious whether the newly enhanced Flame and Evil Moon can win against each other."
"Is there even a question? It's definitely Evil Moon; Flame hardly ever wins against him."
Hearing these comments, Flame couldn't resist glaring at them, "Damn, these guys actually said I barely ever win, what nonsense."
Evil Moon didn't see any problem, "They aren't wrong; think about how many times we've sparred, and most of the time I won."
Flame shouted angrily, "Nonsense, I've won before, okay? The only reason I lose to you is because you never face me directly!!"
If it weren't for Evil Moon constantly dodging during battle, how could he lose to him!
Evil Moon shrugged, patiently explaining, "Are you stupid? I'm not an Assault-type Soul Master, so naturally, I won't face you head-on; it's called playing to my strengths."
Flame lost interest in arguing, immediately releasing his Martial Soul as the first soul ring beneath him lit up....
"Shut up, and take this!"
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