The sun had only just begun to set when the Apprentice Ceremony came to a close.
(Leng Chen POV)
I thought that Leng Sisters are the one who are only important but turned also Cherry since her MS is Humanoid one like Angel MS also it seems that anyone have this kind of MS will accepted by the Worship Hall regadless of innate soul power will as long he have soul power even one.
Also owners of humanoid Martial Spirits must be in the Hall of Offerings; this has been a rule since the establishment of Spirit Hall. which is set by Angel god.
and now she has being accepted by the most carefree and childish of all title douluo. but that also good since him and Azure Luan Douluo are always together and have the best relationship between all.
Azure Luan Douluo is a very narssistic person, he acts more like a father to Glowing Feather Douluo Feng Lianyu which he allways try to correct his behavior.
The elders of the Spirit Hall returned to their respective duties, leaving behind only the chosen ones and their mentors.
I was with Yue Guan and Gui Mei.
The Leng Sister with Heavenly Douluo Mo Tianhe, while Cherry with Feng Lianyu and Azure Luan Douluo also seems that Lion Douluo still didn't left with them.
after small takl and goodbyes.
Leng Chen stood quietly, eyes fixed on the distant horizon. Now, he was being personally escorted by none other than Yue Guan and Gui Mei, two of the most powerful existences in the entire Douluo Continent a Title Douluo.
A title Douluo are Uncrowned Kings of the continent, and respected. also they are hard to kill.
"You did well," Yue Guan said with a smile.
"To awaken such a Martial Soul... even Spirit Hall rarely sees something of this level." Gui Mei added, his voice low and rumbling like distant thunder. "You should be proud."
Leng Chen bowed slightly. "Thank you, Grandpa Mei. I will not waste this opportunity."
Gui Mei nodded approvingly as they approached a grand residence located on the far side of the Spirit Hall compound. The mansion was quiet, its walls covered with flowering vines that emitted a faint spiritual glow.
"This will be your residence," Yue Guan said, gesturing for him to enter. "You may train here until the preparations for your first soul ring are complete."
The interior was lavish but not excessive—a meditation chamber, a practice arena, and a small personal library lined with scrolls. Leng Chen set his things down and looked around silently. After a moment, he turned back to his new teacher's.
"Senior Gui Mei, Senior Yue Guan... may I have access to the Spirit Hall Library?"
The two Douluo exchanged a glance. Then Yue Guan chuckled.
"Eager to learn already? I like that. but do you know how to read"
"yes, i learned back in the village."
Gui Mei reached into his robes and handed him a golden token engraved with the Spirit Hall sigil.
"This will allow you to enter the third level of the library. Use your time wisely."
Leng Chen bowed deeply. "Many thanks, Seniors."
---
That evening, he explored his room thoroughly, their seems some kind of plant soul beasts in the balcony in the shape of Lotus it should be ten years old only.
it is ability was collecting soul power and rise the density of It. a perfect place to cultivate.
Later, at dinner, he asked a question that had been lingering in his mind since the ceremony.
"When will I receive my first soul ring?"
Gui Mei, seated across from him, set down his cup of tea.
"We will conduct a full medical examination within the next few days. Your body must be evaluated to determine the maximum age of the soul ring you can safely absorb."
"And once that's complete?"
Yue Guan replied this time. "You'll travel with your companions to the outer hunting grounds. But not for three weeks. We have another important event soon."
" is it the girls with gold hair next to Cherry and Yulai, Yaozhu befor they left" Leng Chen realized aloud.
"Correct. Her Martial Soul will awaken in two weeks. Until then, focus on cultivating your soul power and preparing your body."
---
Over the next few days, Leng Chen and the other chosen children underwent a series of medical refinement baths. At first, he was anxious. He had read that these baths were crucial for enhancing the body's tolerance to stronger soul rings. The baths were warm and thick with herbs that shimmered with power.
But to the shock of the alchemists and soul physicians, the results came back with an unusual finding.
"These kids... their bodies are already as refined as someone who's been through three cycles of medical baths," one physician whispered.
"Especially that Leng Chen... his bones are incredibly dense. It's as if his marrow has already been cleansed."
Gui Mei listened with satisfaction. "Good. That means we can push the limit a little."
Despite that, there were still restrictions. As Yue Guan explained during one of their sessions:
"Under perfect conditions, the medicinal baths can prepare you for a soul ring of up to 500 years. Anything more introduces unacceptable risks. You can have one near 500 years old soul ring."
"Isn't that why most nobles stop at white or yellow rings?" Leng Chen asked.
"Exactly," Yue Guan replied. "It's not about ambition. It's about survival."
Gui Mei added, "Even the best medicinal bath Spirit Hall offers only guarantees safe absorption of a 600-year-old ring. Beyond that? Death or disability. which is your case less then 600, the other three girls based on what i heard it should be less then 500 years old."
looking at them Leng Chen probably think that they don't know that spiritual power play rule too. since my body cand hold for about 1.000 years old to 2.000 years old. but i allready know which soul ring i will have. i all ready made preparations for this soul beast and also Cherry.
---
Leng Chen sat in his cultivation chamber that night, reflecting on what he had learned. The medical baths weren't just a one-day miracle but a long, slow transformation process. Even the lowest tier took an entire month and only marginally increased the acceptable ring age of ten years old close to 100 years old soul ring.
"And children can't just do these baths daily," he murmured to himself. "Because it takes away cultivation time... and if overused, it poisons the body. Thats why no one have a first soul ring 1.000 years old."
"That's why so many people never rise beyond mediocrity. They lack time, resources, or the will to endure this balance our taking risks."
He slowly closed his eyes and began to circulate his soul power using the meditation method he have The East Purple Qi. He could feel it—his cultivation was faster, smoother. He began to sense the inner structure of his body in detail: his bones, organs, blood, and meridians.
Just like Tang San this Art have nine levels. the first three levels called Purple Qi Collection. by collecting purple Qi from the East evry morning i can change the characteristics of my soul power to that of Purple Qi. it has two parts first i have to collect soul power in my coltivation season then in the morning that soul power will have to circle with purple Qi in meridians to get the characteristics of Purple Qi.
the reasen he chose this is that Purple Qi can rise Leng Chen luck, In return also rise the amount of Origin Power i he can get daily.
---
Three days later, during a lesson with a Spirit Hall elder, Leng Chen asked a question.
"Elder Jian, what exactly happens when one absorbs a soul ring?"
Elder Jian stroked his beard. "A soul ring is more than just power. It transforms you. The process includes Marrow Cleansing, Organ Strengthening, and Meridian Washing. Each stage evolves your body, like a snake shedding its skin."
"So... it adds more than just a soul skill?"
"Indeed. Think of it as aging upward. A six-year-old child who absorbs a ring will gain physical growth comparable to someone two years older. After a few rings, that child might be twelve but have the vitality and strength of a seventeen-year-old one."
Leng Chen nodded slowly.
"Height, strength, speed... bone density, even mental clarity. All of it increases."
"Correct. That's why the early years—before age twenty—are the golden period of cultivation. Delay now, and you'll never catch up."
"Their is a theory called Fake Age where that the nine soul rings give bounes of age so the highe the age of soul ring the longer you can live after breakthrough to title Douluo which the best soul ring combansion of two yellow, Two Purple, five Balck you can live about 300 years if you reached Limit Douluo. if the last one was red you will life to about 350 years old"
---
That evening, Leng Chen wrote down what he had discovered in a small leather-bound notebook.> Ring Absorption Effects:
>
> 1. Cleanse Marrow (Age +2 years)
> 2. Strengthen Organs (Age +3 years)
> 3. Wash Meridians (Boost power channels)
"It all comes down to control and foundation," he whispered. "Martial Soul and soul ring both bend under the laws of the world. But only those who understand the process can rise to the top. It could be blocked meridians, low quality ms, or maybe even poor birth conditions. There are a lot of factors that prevent people from cultivating their martial soul(ms)"
A faint smile crossed his lips.
In three weeks, he'd step into the forest and face a soul beast. He would return stronger, with his first soul ring, and the beginning of his legend.
And he would not fail.
---
Hey again!
This fanfiction is something I truly enjoy working on—but I'll be honest, it's not easy. Right now, I'm going through a tough financial situation, and most of my work is physically demanding. By the end of the day, I'm often too exhausted to write, and I can't manage short writing sessions either.
Because of that, chapters take a lot more time and energy to complete than I expect. This one especially took more out of me than I thought. So I'm really sorry—I don't know when the next chapter will be ready.
Once I finish this fanfiction, I do plan to start writing my own original novel. I already have some concepts and world-building ideas prepared. But for now, I'll keep moving forward at my own pace.
If you'd like to support my writing journey or get early access to future chapters, you can buy me a coffee here:👉 ko-fi.com/eien_no_hana ☕
Thank you so much for reading—and thank you for your patience. See you next time! 🙏