Douluo Continent: Starting with a Self-Created Soul Ring 67

Chapter 67: Golden Light Swordsmanship

“Your Highness, these are the swords you requested!”

At Gu Ziyue’s request, She Long had found him a pile of swords.

“Thank you, senior!”

After thanking She Long, Gu Ziyue accepted the swords. He planned to use these swords of varying materials and weights for an experiment.

“Your Highness, what are you planning to do with these swords?”

After Gu Ziyue took the swords, She Long curiously asked. Before, he wouldn’t have been curious about Gu Ziyue’s activities. Because of this, for the past six months, he hadn’t known what Gu Ziyue did besides cultivate. He knew Gu Ziyue seemed to be tinkering with something, and had even visited the Martial Soul Temple’s research department, but he’d never inquired about Gu Ziyue’s work.

“I’m going to use them to experiment with developing my third Soul Skill!”

Gu Ziyue said with a smile.

“Third Soul Skill: Golden Light Talisman!”

After speaking, Gu Ziyue summoned a golden talisman.

“Developing a Soul Skill…”

She Long was surprised. He had just obtained the Soul Skill, and he was already thinking about how to develop it?

Gu Ziyue ignored She Long’s surprise and affixed the Golden Light Talisman to the blade of a sword.

Buzz—

As Gu Ziyue attached the talisman, the sword was instantly enveloped in a golden light. The originally ordinary sword now looked extraordinary.

“Golden Light Swordsmanship!”

“Rise!”

Gu Ziyue then brought his index and middle fingers together, using them as a sword, and attempted to manipulate the sword.

Buzz—

The pale gold sword before Gu Ziyue, after vibrating slightly, began to move according to his gestures. However, the sword’s flight wasn’t smooth, it was rather jerky and unsteady.

“Your Highness’s Soul Skill can actually be used like this…”

Even so, She Long was amazed by Gu Ziyue’s Soul Skill development. Although Gu Ziyue’s control was unstable, his direction was clearly correct; he had successfully developed his Soul Skill!

Was developing a Soul Skill this simple?

After obtaining a Soul Skill, others needed time to master it, let alone develop it further.

“No, it feels too heavy, the control isn’t smooth at all!”

Gu Ziyue was dissatisfied and dispelled the Golden Light Swordsmanship.

Clang!

The golden light on the sword disappeared, and it fell to the ground.

“Third Soul Skill: Golden Light Talisman!”

“Golden Light Swordsmanship: Rise!”

Gu Ziyue continued experimenting, trying each sword. He was dissatisfied with the results; whether heavy or light, the Golden Light Swordsmanship felt cumbersome.

It worked, but it was clumsy. While the attack power was stronger than using the Golden Light Talisman alone, the speed was slower and less fluid. The consumption of spirit power and Soul Power was also much greater! This made it counterproductive.

“Maybe my current strength is too weak. When I become stronger and my spirit power increases, this problem will definitely disappear!”

“But the Golden Light Swordsmanship is useless to me now.”

Gu Ziyue was somewhat disappointed. He had thought he could master a cool swordsmanship! But this clumsy swordsmanship, which even struggled to turn, was better left unused.

He then tried other weapons with similar results.

“Would it be better if I used a peach wood sword?”

After the failed attempts, a thought suddenly struck Gu Ziyue.

“Senior She Long, could you please find me a peach wood sword?”

“Just a simple sword made of peach wood will do.”

Having thought of this, Gu Ziyue had to trouble She Long again. It would take him too long to find one himself; She Long would be much faster.

“A peach wood sword?”

“Yes, Your Highness, please wait, I’ll go find one for you!”

Although he didn’t understand why Gu Ziyue specifically wanted a peach wood sword, She Long immediately agreed. He knew there were wooden swords, but he wasn’t sure where to find one made of peach wood. But it didn’t matter; if he couldn’t find a peach wood sword, peach wood itself would be easy to find. He could make one using his Soul Power. Gu Ziyue only needed a sword made of peach wood.

Swish!

She Long quickly left.

Looking at She Long’s departing back, Gu Ziyue smiled slightly. Sure enough, after showcasing his potential and value, his protector had become much more helpful.

Gu Ziyue then began to cultivate. The previous attempts had taken a toll on him, and he needed to recover.

“Your Highness, the peach wood sword is here!”

When Gu Ziyue had almost recovered, She Long returned, carrying a red peach wood sword. He handed it to Gu Ziyue as he spoke.

“Thank you, senior!”

Gu Ziyue quickly accepted it.

“Third Soul Skill: Golden Light Talisman!”

“Golden Light Swordsmanship: Rise!”

Gu Ziyue immediately tried again.

Swish!

This time, under Gu Ziyue’s control, the peach wood sword swiftly moved through the air. He no longer felt the previous clumsiness. Whether moving straight or turning, the peach wood sword was incredibly smooth, just like manipulating the Golden Light Talisman.

Swish swish swish!!!

Awesome!

If Gu Ziyue had to use one word to describe his mood, it would be awesome.

Seeing his swordsmanship finally perfected, Gu Ziyue was very excited. Swordsmanship! Which boy wouldn’t yearn for it? It was a pity that he was using a peach wood sword. After all, it was only a wooden sword with limited lethality, only slightly stronger than using the Golden Light Talisman alone. To truly use other lethal swords to perform swordsmanship, he still had to become stronger.

“Your Highness succeeded?”

She Long was also pleasantly surprised, but slightly puzzled. “Your Highness, why is it different with the peach wood sword?” Among the swords Gu Ziyue had tried before, there were some as light as this peach wood sword.

“It’s probably because my Martial Soul and the peach wood sword are more compatible!”

That’s the only explanation Gu Ziyue could give. He also thought so himself; there was no other explanation!

“I see. But Your Highness, in the Soul Master Tournament, the use of any props is not allowed!”

She Long nodded, then reminded Gu Ziyue.

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P.S.: This book will be put on shelves next month, the 1st.

(End of chapter)

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