Chapter 70: Hellfire Dove, the Domain Soul.
Master's training lasted a full three months.
Although the Master's strength was low, Lian Xuan Mo had to admit that the Master's special training was indeed effective.
Over these three months, Xuan Mo and his companions had significantly improved in both combat prowess and teamwork.
Dai Mubai and Xiao Wu even developed their own original soul skills under the Master's guidance.
During this time, Lian Xuan Mo and Ma Hongjun also gradually perfected their own soul skills.
Furthermore, during these three months, almost everyone's cultivation level increased by more than one level of soul power.
As for Ma Hongjun, he even broke through the 30th level of Soul Master.
So, after the three months of infernal training, the Master gave the Shrek group a seven-day break to allow them to adjust.
Then, at the end of the seven-day break, the Master gathered everyone together again.
Only after all eight of them had arrived did the Master speak.
"The first phase of training has concluded today, and I believe you've all gained something."
"Since Ma Hongjun has broken through the level 30 bottleneck, to prevent a recurrence of the previous incident, tomorrow the Dean, the Vice Dean, and I will only take Xuan Mo and Ma Hongjun to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt spirit beasts for Ma Hongjun and obtain spirit rings. The others will train on their own. As for Xuan Mo, he's only been summoned for special reasons."
The Master spoke calmly, and a flicker of joy flashed in Ma Hongjun's eyes.
Just as the Master had said, he needed a third spirit ring to advance.
Next, under the guidance of Flanders, Zhao Wuji, and the Master, Xuan Mo and Ma Hongjun once again entered the Star Dou Great Forest to search for spirit rings for Ma Hongjun.
Everyone was still terrified by their encounter with the Titan Ape, and they maintained a certain respect for the Star Dou Great Forest.
However, Xuan Mo felt reassured. After all, with the Emperor's Ni Scale on his body, he was protected and his life was likely safe.
"Uncle Flender, Master, there's a fire-attributed, bird-like soul beast up ahead. If I'm not mistaken, it's a unique species of soul beast, the Hellfire Dove..."
Xuan Mo and his group had been in the Star Dou Great Forest for two days. On the first day, they had spotted a 1,200-year-old Earth King that would be suitable for Ma Hongjun.
However, Xuan Mo felt that this Earth King was not only too low-grade, but also too young.
And, frankly, it didn't fit the spirit ring requirements for Ma Hongjun's martial spirit.
So, at Xuan Mo's suggestion, they chose to pass on it. Master didn't say anything.
Early on the fourth morning, Xuan Mo, on night watch, spotted a unique soul beast that looked very much like the Hellfire Dove approaching outside the tent. He woke Flender and Master and shared the information with them.
After all, Xuan Mo only knew a little about soul beasts.
As for the Hellfire Dove, he only knew a little about it from reading texts during his travels and couldn't confirm its age.
As for why Xuan Mo was so interested in it.
This was because the Hellfire Dove, a unique soul beast, was an ideal match for Ma Hongjun.
Records indicate that the Hellfire Dove, a unique soul beast species, preys on soul beasts of the Phoenix bloodline and is on the verge of extinction.
More importantly, it possesses not only a rich Fire Phoenix bloodline but also a natural domain.
Upon hearing this, the Grandmaster and Flanders immediately emerged from the tent and scrutinized the Hellfire Dove.
The Grandmaster had several soul beasts in mind that could serve as Ma Hongjun's third soul ring, the Earth King being one of them.
However, without exception, the ultimate effect of these soul beasts was inferior to that of a Hellfire Dove of the right age.
"This Hellfire Dove is approximately 1,600 years old. Flender, this soul beast is extremely fast. Lock onto its location immediately and don't let it escape. Soul beasts of this caliber are extremely rare."
Upon hearing the master's words, Xuan Mo turned to look at Ma Hongjun, who was rubbing his hands together, his eyes aglow. He patted his shoulder and said with a smile, "Fatty, you're quite lucky."
Meanwhile, Flender didn't slack off. He knew that the Hellfire Dove was something rare to come by.
If a soul master absorbed the spirit ring of a soul beast with a domain, they would have the opportunity to utilize that domain as a soul skill, allowing them to use it for their own benefit.
A domain-based soul skill can bring immeasurable benefits to a soul master.
The power of a domain can enhance one's own strength and significantly weaken the opponent's. With this balance, even a cross-level battle is possible.
As Flender's only direct disciple, Ma Hongjun naturally took it with the utmost care and didn't dare to be careless.
Because this soul beast held an invaluable importance to Ma Hongjun,
Flanders gave it his all from the start.
Xuan Mo and Zhao Wuji exchanged amusement at Flanders's seriousness.
After all, Flanders had never been this serious, except when it came to money.
This pitiful Hellfire Dove, with only 1,600 years of cultivation, was no match for Flanders, a Soul Saint whose power had reached level 78.
And so, in a single encounter, Flanders captured it.
After Flanders regained his form, he tossed the now half-dead Hellfire Dove to the ground without further ado. Pointing at it, he said to Ma Hongjun, "Hongjun, finish it off quickly. Now, you have a great chance to acquire a domain spirit skill. Whether you succeed or not depends entirely on your luck."
Ma Hongjun was also incredibly excited. After all, domain spirit skills are hard to come by, and he couldn't wait.
Immediately, Ma Hongjun pulled out a delicate dagger and, with a single thrust, dispatched the Hellfire Dove.
A purple spirit ring slowly emanated from the Hellfire Dove's body.
"Keep going, Fatty! You'll definitely succeed."
Everyone present, including Xuan Mo, stared at Ma Hongjun with burning eyes.
If Ma Hongjun were lucky enough to obtain a domain spirit skill, Xuan Mo would be delighted.
This wasn't just because they were close friends, but also because Ma Hongjun's strength would increase, giving Xuan Mo greater possibilities for realizing his future dreams.
As for envy or jealousy, Xuan Mo felt none of it. After all, his first three spirit rings were top-tier…
Time ticked by.
Just as darkness fell, a sharp whistling sound emanated from Ma Hongjun.
Xuan Mo instinctively glanced back. Ma Hongjun had already absorbed all his spirit rings.
However, as his third spirit ring illuminated, a halo of flame emanated from his body. Xuan Mo instantly understood: this was a domain spirit skill.
"Fatty, what's the name of the third spirit ring?"
Xuan Mo inquired immediately upon seeing Ma Hongjun regain consciousness. Was it a taboo among spirit masters? Brothers shouldn't be so cautious.
"The third spirit skill is a domain spirit skill, called Phoenix Blazing Domain. As for its effect, within the domain, the enemy's strength will be weakened by 10%, and they will suffer negative effects and burns. The user, however, can exert 110% of their full strength. This is a baseline ability, and it will increase with increasing cultivation or spirit evolution."
"Not bad, Fatty," Xuan Mo heard, patting Ma Hongjun's shoulder excitedly.
"Hey, by the way, Brother Mo. Don't tell Xiao Ao and the others what my soul skills are after you go back."
Ma Hongjun smiled, and then seemed to have thought of something, so he quickly said to Xuan Mo.
Xuan Mo naturally had no objection to this and immediately agreed.
Soon, after helping Ma Hongjun hunt for soul rings, Flanders and others did not stay in the Star Dou Great Forest for long.
After all, the shadow left by the Titan Giant Ape was too big.
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