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"Done!"
When Dai Chengfeng clapped his hands and returned to Zhu Zhuqing and the others, the surroundings were silent.
"Dai Chengfeng! You're so amazing!"
The first to break the silence was Ning Rongrong, who excitedly rushed over.
Without regard for others' gazes, she hugged Dai Chengfeng's arm tightly. Her lovely face flushed with excitement and admiration, her voice crisp and bright, filled with indescribable joy:
"That's a fifty-thousand-year-old soul beast! And you... you just defeated it like that! My heart nearly jumped out of my chest!"
Hearing Ning Rongrong's excited words, the others finally came back to their senses.
Although Zhu Zhuqing had a cold demeanor, she couldn't help but quickly step forward. Her clear, beautiful eyes shone with admiration as she gazed at Dai Chengfeng.
"Chengfeng, your strength..."
"The way you fought just now is unheard of. Is this your fifth soul ring?"
Even Hu Liena, who was usually charming and composed, accustomed to seeing geniuses and strong individuals, couldn't hide the tumultuous waves in her heart.
She walked to Dai Chengfeng's other side, her eyes shimmering as she exclaimed, "Dai Chengfeng, your soul skill... it's simply made for cross-tier challenges."
"Ignoring defenses and targeting the essence directly—especially that final 'Soul Deprivation' attack. Even a Soul Douluo-level expert without special soul defense methods would suffer greatly."
After all, her teacher, Bibi Dong, had taught her much, yet never mentioned such an eerie and powerful ability.
"Is this... really the power someone at the Soul King level can wield? It makes me feel inadequate!"
Dai Chengfeng looked at the three stunning beauties surrounding him, feeling their unreserved concern and admiration. His heart warmed slightly.
He gently patted Ning Rongrong's hand and smiled at Zhu Zhuqing and Hu Liena, his tone calm:
"Just luck. This Golden-Horned Giant Ape was already in a poor state, and my soul skills happened to somewhat restrain it."
At this moment, Grand Priest Zhu Hongye slowly walked over.
Her gaze first fell on Dai Chengfeng, but soon, it focused more on the faintly lingering, awe-inspiring phantom of his martial soul behind him.
Her eyebrows furrowed slightly, her eyes filled with curiosity and confusion.
"Chengfeng."
The Grand Priest's voice carried a hint of uncertainty as she carefully sensed the completely different martial soul aura from what she remembered. "Your martial soul... seems quite different from what I've seen before."
"The White Tiger martial soul of the Star Luo imperial family is domineering and fierce, its presence radiating like the blazing sun, with an overwhelming pressure that can subdue all beasts."
"But your martial soul..."
She paused, searching for the right words. "Besides the original regal majesty, it has gained an... indescribable ancientness, nobility, and even a trace of ethereal mystery related to fate."
"What's going on?"
Upon hearing the Grand Priest's question, Ning Rongrong immediately turned her curious gaze toward Dai Chengfeng.
She had been too shocked by Dai Chengfeng's strength earlier, but reminded by the Grand Priest, she suddenly realized...
The martial soul Dai Chengfeng displayed during the battle was indeed markedly different from the legendary White Tiger martial soul of the Star Luo imperial family.
Especially the peculiar wing-like phantoms and the overall aura of spirituality and oppression exceeding ordinary beast martial souls...
Dai Chengfeng was prepared for this. He revealed a faint smile and explained lightly, "Grand Priest has sharp eyes."
"My martial soul has indeed undergone some changes."
"Perhaps some encounters during my training caused my martial soul to undergo... an evolution."
He didn't elaborate, merely summarizing with the term "evolution," which, while rare, wasn't entirely unprecedented in the world of soul masters.
After all, though the probability of martial soul mutation or evolution was extremely low, there were historical precedents.
"Evolution?!"
Though Dai Chengfeng spoke lightly, these two words hit Grand Priest Zhu Hongye like a thunderclap!
Her calm facade was instantly replaced by an expression of disbelief. She even unconsciously took a small step forward, her voice rising several notches:
"What did you say? Evolution?! The White Tiger martial soul... evolved?!"
She couldn't help but be shocked.
The White Tiger martial soul of the Star Luo Dai family was universally recognized as one of the top-tier beast martial souls, firmly at the pinnacle of the continent's beast martial soul hierarchy.
For centuries, only the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul of the Tian Dou Empire could slightly surpass it in pure attack and might.
Such a powerful martial soul, with its form and quality long solidified, finding benign mutations was as difficult as ascending to heaven, let alone an "evolution" that fundamentally transformed it!
The Grand Priest's gaze once again fixed intently on Dai Chengfeng, as if trying to see through him.
Her mind raced through various records of martial soul evolution, none of which occurred without extraordinary coincidences.
And the mysterious, noble power Dai Chengfeng's evolved martial soul displayed, seemingly touching upon rules themselves, sent shivers down her spine.
"The White Tiger martial soul is already top-tier... If it evolves further..."
Zhu Hongye muttered to herself. Then, an uncontrollable surge of joy erupted from her heart, instantly dispelling all shock and confusion!
An unprecedented brilliance lit up her dignified face. She gazed fervently at Dai Chengfeng, her voice trembling with excitement:
"Good! Good! Excellent! Heaven blesses our Star Luo! Heaven blesses our Star Luo Empire! If His Majesty knew, he would be so gratified!"
In her view, as the fourth prince of the Star Luo Empire, Dai Chengfeng's unimaginable martial soul evolution and qualitative leap in strength undoubtedly symbolized the flourishing national fortune of the empire!
A prince with an evolved top-tier martial soul had limitless potential, destined to lead the Star Luo Empire to even greater prosperity!
Dai Chengfeng smiled, "It will..."
Grand Priest wanted to say more.
But at this moment, on the other side, supported by Feng Xiaotian and Huo Wu, the severely injured vice-principal of the Chi Huo Academy also slowly approached.
Though still pale-faced and weak, he had regained consciousness, his eyes still reflecting lingering fear.
He stepped forward and bowed deeply to Dai Chengfeng, his tone filled with sincere gratitude:
"I am Huo Lie, the vice-principal of Chi Huo Academy. Thank you, Fourth Prince, for saving my life!"
"If not for Your Highness's intervention, my unworthy self and these two disciples would have surely perished here today."
"You're too kind, Elder."
Dai Chengfeng returned the bow slightly.
Huo Lie looked at the courteous Dai Chengfeng, then glanced at Feng Xiaotian and Huo Wu beside him, remarking:
"Your Highness possesses unparalleled strength and extraordinary magnanimity, truly worthy of being the fourth prince of the Star Luo Empire!"
"In town previously, Xiaotian offended you, yet Your Highness bore no grudges... Truly, it makes this old man ashamed!"
As he spoke, Huo Lie bowed again, "Their offenses, I apologize for them on their behalf. I hope Your Highness will forgive them."
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