Chapter 441: The Sacred Eye
Although Huo Yu´er possessed an innate martial spirit, she had never felt true physical power until now. With a newfound strength coursing through her, she finally understood what it meant to feel boundless energy.
"Wow! Master, I've reached level 20! I feel like I could take on a tiger!" she exclaimed, practicing a few punches in delight.
Ye Wen rolled his eyes, "You'd only end up as a tiger's snack. Don't get ahead of yourself. Tigers are at the top of the food chain; whether they're soul beasts or regular beasts, they'd devour you in seconds."
Realizing she may have let her excitement carry her away, Huo Yu´er scratched her head with a sheepish grin.
Ye Wen then created another artificial soul ring, handing it to her with the same instructions as before. Huo Yu´er took it seriously and began to absorb it, while Ye Wen observed thoughtfully, then decided to intervene directly.
In the original story, Huo Yuhao's second ring skill, "Simulation," had come from a three thousand year iceworm, allowing him to mimic the appearances of others. While the skill helped Yuhao deceive stronger opponents, Ye Wen found it unnecessary for Huo Yu´er, who was destined for a more direct path as the "chosen one" of the Douluo Continent. She didn't need tricks; she needed genuine strength.
Huo Yu´er's martial spirit skill tree, unlike Jiang Nannan's, featured four branches of platinum colored soul skill paths stemming from her first ring four skills courtesy of the power within the spirit beast Tianmeng Iceworm. Ye Wen skimmed through these options, then examined her spirit's core skills:
Psychic Lock, Insight, All Seeing, Hypnosis, Mind Mirage…
A few unexpected ones, he noted, but they didn't distract him from the primary focus. Huo Yu´er's Spirit Eyes were no mere vision ability; they combined both her eyes and her mind's essence, granting extraordinary perception and mental power. This blend of body and mind placed her among the elite of the Body Sect, particularly because of her powerful spiritual abilities.
Huo Yu´er's second spirit ring didn't exceed a thousand years, with only a hint of purple hue, but Ye Wen wasn't concerned. The ring's true value lay in the skill it would bestow.
The "Sacred Eye" skill he selected bore an unassuming name, but its effects were exactly what he had envisioned for Huo Yu´er. Far from being an ordinary observation ability, it would help her enter a state of pure, heightened awareness, free of distractions and negative thoughts.
In battle, Sacred Eye would sharpen Huo Yu´er's combat intuition, allowing her to act with a calm mind. In training, it would improve her concentration and speed up her spiritual growth by 30%. Ye Wen knew this was precisely what Huo Yu´er needed to reach higher levels and retain her edge even in the heat of intense battles.
When Huo Yu´er finished absorbing the skill, she shared her excitement with Ye Wen, who nodded, genuinely pleased to see her progression. Her innocent joy was infectious, making him feel surprisingly light hearted.
Finally, after observing both girls closely, he decided to refine the residual medicinal essence in their bodies. Even with the high quality of the herbs they had absorbed, there were traces left that could reveal too much. Ye Wen coordinated with the girls to ensure they'd attribute their improvements to general "rare herbs" found by their Master, without mentioning the herbs' specific age or origin.
As he completed his adjustments, he instructed, "We'll just say I found these treasures to help lay a stronger foundation for you both. If anyone asks, you can name the herbs, but don't mention their age. Ten thousand year old herbs like these could bring unnecessary attention."
Huo Yu´er nodded, unfazed by the discretion; she trusted Ye Wen implicitly. Jiang Nannan, too, understood the stakes. She knew how powerful ten thousand year herbs were in this era and had no desire to risk losing the advantages she'd gained by talking carelessly.
To be safe, Ye Wen left a subtle protective seal deep within their minds. He had no intention of letting the Divine King Tang San tamper with their memories or mental state; he was fully aware of Tang San's willingness to cross any line for his own ends.
With these precautions in place, Ye Wen returned Jiang Nannan to Shrek City, urging her to focus on her cultivation and set aside business for now. "Our sect doesn't lack funds, so take this time to meditate and integrate what you've gained," he advised.
As for the name of their "sect"… after a moment's consideration, he chose the name "Tianxing Sect." Calling it an academy would imply a larger organization, while his reclusive guise would be better suited to the image of a hidden sect.
(End of Chapter)
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