**Chapter 63 The Third Soul Skill**
The Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid melted in his mouth, and its essence immediately transformed into a spiritual liquid, entering Gu Ziyi's body.
Boom—
A massive amount of energy exploded within Gu Ziyi's body. However, this energy was exceptionally gentle and non-destructive.
"It truly is the easiest plant to absorb."
After complimenting the ease of absorption, he began the process to complete the absorption and actively refine the medicinal essence.
Time continued to pass, and after three hours, Gu Ziyi reopened his eyes from meditation, with a flash of light disappearing in his gaze.
"Alright, this Immortal Plant really helped me reach Level 30."
A trace of excitement flickered in Gu Ziyi's eyes. After absorbing the Immortal Herb, he felt completely rejuvenated, both physically and mentally!
"While I'm in peak condition now, let's condense my third Soul Ring as well!"
"I mustn't forget; I'll actively meditate on the soul abilities I desire."
Gu Ziyi, feeling fully refreshed, quickly sprang into action again.
Since he condensed his second Soul Ring, Gu Ziyi had developed some theories about how his soul abilities were created, based on his first two soul skills.
He suspected his soul abilities were linked to his knowledge of talismans. In particular, the effect of his second soul skill, Purification Curse, seemed to draw on his experience with purification techniques in the world of immortality.
Thus, Gu Ziyi speculated that the birth of his soul skills might be connected to his own understanding. It was similar to how the Sharingan awakens the Mangekyou Sharingan, a reflection of one's heart.
If his assumption was correct, then this might be his greatest advantage.
"Phew…"
"Let's begin!"
After taking a deep breath, Gu Ziyi skillfully started to gather his Soul Power to form his third Soul Ring.
This time, the method of condensing his Soul Ring was slightly different than before.
The members of the Martial Soul Hall's Research Department had developed a slightly more refined and simpler method.
Although the process was similar, it was now a bit more precise and streamlined.
Buzz—
In this way, Gu Ziyi officially began condensing his third Soul Ring.
During the condensation process, his consciousness also tried to merge with the process.
At first, it didn't work, but Gu Ziyi didn't give up and kept persisting.
Until his third Soul Ring was about to be condensed, he still hadn't succeeded in merging his consciousness with the process.
However, just when Gu Ziyi thought his attempt had failed…
Boom—
At the exact moment his third Soul Ring was fully formed, Gu Ziyi felt his consciousness enter a mysterious space.
Here, he saw many images related to talismans and Taoist priests, all of which he had encountered in his previous life.
Some were from movies, some from anime, and others from novels.
However, the images were somewhat blurred, and he could only vaguely see talismans, Taoism, and similar things.
"Five Thunders Rectify the Law!"
When Gu Ziyi saw one of the thunder and lightning talismans, his mind suddenly became alert.
Thunder talismans or lightning spells were not weak.
And they should be offensive abilities.
Gu Ziyi immediately wanted to stop at this one and make it his third soul skill.
However, he couldn't, giving him the feeling that his cultivation level was insufficient, and the time wasn't yet right.
Then Gu Ziyi tried other talismans, but none succeeded.
Golden Light Talisman!
Only when he chose this one was he able to proceed.
The effect of the Golden Light Talisman was practiced in Gu Ziyi's consciousness.
After using this talisman, the body could be covered with a layer of golden light to enhance the user's attack and defense.
It also had the effect of repelling and restraining evil.
Like his previous soul skills, it could be used on himself or others.
If that were all, then this soul skill would still be purely auxiliary.
However, in the final exercise, Gu Ziyi saw that the Golden Light Talisman could also be remotely controlled, indicating it wasn't a purely auxiliary skill.
Boom—
Indeed, in the final practice, it even manifested a Golden Light Kai Susana. (N/E: I don't know who it is, but I imagine it's someone who wears armor like Susando from Magekyou, only golden)
Seeing this, Gu Ziyi chose this skill without any hesitation.
He couldn't select anything stronger for now.
Buzz—
When this thought arose in Gu Ziyi's mind, his consciousness left the mysterious space, and his third Soul Ring was completely condensed, surrounding him alongside his previous two Soul Rings.
"A quality of nine hundred years!"
After assessing the quality of his third Soul Ring, Gu Ziyi quickly made a judgment.
It was very good, not comparable to the highest quality third Soul Ring, but still very impressive.
After all, the limit for a third Soul Ring for a current Soul Master was only 1,700 years of cultivation.
"The Third Soul Skill: Golden Light Talisman!"
Then Gu Ziyi directly used his third soul skill. He wanted to test its effects.
Buzz—
A talisman glowing with golden light appeared in his hand. Gu Ziyi first placed it on his own body.
The talisman vanished, and a faint golden light enveloped his body's surface. He could feel a clear change in his body, with his strength and defense significantly enhanced.
"The Third Soul Skill: Golden Light Talisman!"
Then, Gu Ziyi summoned another golden light talisman in his hand.
This time, he didn't place it on himself but instead activated it and cast it away.
Then, with his index and middle fingers combined, Gu Ziyi used his mental power and hand gestures to control the golden talisman as it flew through the air.
Swish, swish, swish~~~
"Haha, this is great!"
Gu Ziyi cheered while controlling it remotely. Now he finally had his own offensive soul skill.
His Martial Soul was no longer just a simple auxiliary Martial Soul.
After a while of playing around joyfully, Gu Ziyi finally stopped when the golden light talisman dissipated.
As for the Golden Light technique he saw in the images, he didn't try it.
Because that wasn't a soul skill; it wasn't something he could do now.
That was the development and application of the Golden Light Talisman. He needed to be quite proficient in using the Golden Light Talisman to develop this type of ability.
Only that, by then, Gu Ziyi definitely didn't plan to open a Susano; it would be enough for him to open the Dharma directly.
Also, he found that controlling the Golden Light Talisman remotely consumed a great deal of mental power but, in contrast, used less Soul Power.
"This means my mental strength is much stronger than that of ordinary people; otherwise, I really wouldn't be able to control it!"
"But it's not something I can use freely either."
"Certainly, keeping the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew was a wise choice. This herb can improve my vision and mental strength, so it's perfect for me to use."
After eating one Immortal Herb, Gu Ziyi started looking forward to consuming this one soon as well.
"Let's report my discovery to the teacher first!"
After looking at the sky and realizing it was already dawn, Gu Ziyi opened the door and prepared to go to Qian Xunji's residence.
"Your Highness!"
As soon as Gu Ziyi stepped out, Yu Long quickly came to his side.
"Elder Yu Long, I want to go see my teacher!"
Gu Ziyi didn't stop, simply notifying Yu Long.
Yu Long nodded from behind and didn't question him. Instead, he slowly followed Gu Ziyi, just doing his job well.
'Am I imagining things?'
'That boy's cultivation doesn't seem to have improved much?'
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(End of the Chapter)
N/E: My dear readers, I will be taking 2 days off, I need to organize my life, next week everything will be fine. I apologize for the inconvenience.
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