Chapter 010: Showy

When the Azure-scaled Unicorn employed its fiery technique, Lis distinctly felt the pain of the Fire Dragon Tree and clearly saw the large leaves that had ensnared the unicorn being rapidly scorched. Standing outside the fray, Lis trembled slightly; the intense heat seemed to transmit to him. He observed the green energy grids in the energy reservoir on the trunk swiftly disappearing. Cursing under his breath, he realized that the flames surrounding the accursed unicorn were restraining his soul. He quickly issued a command for the Fire Dragon Tree to mutate again into a Giant Tree Warrior, swiftly retreating from the battle, while he aimed his spear at the unicorn.

Hanna shouted: "First, summon back your soul!"

The so-called banquet soon came to an end due to the emergence of the celestial track and the rampant invasion of alien beasts. No one was in the mood for revelry; each person felt a heavy weight in their heart. After a rather lukewarm exchange of pleasantries, the Chief Soul Master of the Earth Legion, Fei Lan, inquired about the details of storing spiritual power from Li Si. This was also the most pressing concern for all soul masters. Enhancing one's combat endurance would mean greater advantages in battles against alien beasts. In this regard, even if Li Si wished to keep this knowledge to himself, he could not do so, as he too hoped for humanity to achieve victory in this brutal war.

These types of spirits lack the ability for ranged attacks, but their melee capabilities are often extremely terrifying. Ranged soul fighters are certainly aware that being approached by melee-type spirits almost equates to declaring defeat, unless there is a significant difference in levels. For instance, in the current situation, the challenge between a level 1 and a level 6 spirit, almost no one believes that Li Si's giant tree warrior can achieve victory

The elongated table before him was quite exquisite, yet the dishes atop it were somewhat meager. A long row of glass containers held unknown foods: thinly sliced bread, thin cream, chunks of fruit, bright red meat jerky, thick sauces, and many other items that Li Si could not identify. What struck him as petty was the small portions in the plates and containers, as if they feared that people would eat too much. Li Si had always detested the eating habits of the Japanese and Koreans, which were similarly characterized by small, scant portions, lacking in generosity. He preferred the robust spirit of drinking from large bowls and eating meat in hearty chunks.

Li Si's heart raced as he gazed up at this enormous creature, filled with astonishment. He did not know when Han Na and the book had come to his side, but with an expression of excitement, she said: "Li Si, can you control it? Give it a try and see how far you can go"

Li Si laughed and said, "Don't worry, don't worry, everyone, there's no need to be concerned. I wasn't using life force; I'm not that foolish, haha. That is..." Li Si felt unable to articulate it clearly, so he casually added, "It's just a kind of ability similar to meditation, allowing me to meditate in advance and store spiritual energy in my body. By the way, can't you all do this?"

Li Si had just used his internal energy to replenish the spirit, an act that seemed to be a spontaneous whim, as if it were done naturally. It felt somewhat like a supernatural occurrence. Perhaps, with a mere thought, the internal energy was immediately infused. He vaguely considered that it might be due to his replenishment of the energy of the Fire Dragon Tree. This was no longer a matter of life energy, and he quickly inquired about it.

Hanna first awakened and said: "No matter what, it is now time for dinner. Fang De, Sophie, you two go and have the kitchen prepare something. It should be lavish, and good wine must be brought out. We are hosting a small banquet for Li Si to celebrate his awakening and his becoming one of us"

He pulled Li Si's hand and walked away, looking impatient. However, Fei Lan, representing the military, was dissatisfied. He clearly heard Li Si mention early meditation and storage. Although he was not as high-ranking as Han Na, he was also a level 5 Soul Fighter and naturally understood the value of this. He deeply regretted his earlier pretense of generosity, feeling as if he had turned his intestines green with regret. Yet, the words had already been spoken, and it was too late to say anything now. Unable to contain his anxious heart, he forced a smile and said, "Master Han Na, Mr. Li Si, haha, I wonder if I might also have the honor of dining with you?"

There are six types based on attributes: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, and Special. The first soul skill of the Fire Dragon Tree, which is a variant skill, does not belong to any of the five types of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, or Earth, and is categorized under the Special type

Hanna laughed and said: "It seems you are quite confident. My Azure-scaled Unicorn is at Level 6, while your Giant is only at Level 1. If you wish to defeat me, it won't be so easy. Let us begin!"

When a soul spirit exhausts the energy in its energy reservoir, it will be immediately recalled. There are three normal methods to replenish the energy reservoir: first, it can automatically recover, but this is very slow, and the higher the level, the slower the recovery; second, one can engage in meditation through the *Book of Maps*, using the spiritual energy from the heavens and earth to replenish it, which is much faster; third, a tool-type soul master can use auxiliary skills to replenish others, which is the best method during combat. However, there is one method that everyone avoids, which is to burn life energy for replenishment. This is the fastest way, capable of filling it instantly, but the cost is a reduction in lifespan. If the soul spirit is of a high level, it is not uncommon for the soul master to be instantly exhausted and perish.

Within the Fire Dragon Tree Formation, the furious roars of the Azure-scaled Unicorn echoed continuously. Due to the wildly swirling leaves obstructing their view, the onlookers could not clearly see the battle unfolding inside. However, the testing ground was filled with the scent of charred materials, and black smoke was billowing out from the Fire Dragon Tree Formation. Those familiar with Hannah knew that her Azure-scaled Unicorn had already unleashed its second soul skill—Blazing Flame

The surrounding fighters also wore expressions of confusion and regret

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Soul Fighters rely on spirits to engage in battle, and the combat power and endurance of these spirits are crucial. The weaknesses of Soul Fighters, aside from their lack of close combat ability, are primarily their poor endurance. The energy reservoir of a spirit is fixed; although it increases and becomes more concentrated as levels rise, once the spirit's energy reservoir is depleted, the Soul Fighter loses the ability to continue fighting, rendering them even weaker than an ordinary person. When can one meditate in advance to store more spiritual energy in their body, allowing for timely replenishment of the spirit? The energy reservoir of a spirit is fixed; although it increases and becomes more concentrated as levels rise, once the spirit's energy reservoir is depleted, the Soul Fighter loses the ability to continue fighting, rendering them even weaker than an ordinary person. When can one meditate in advance to store more spiritual energy in their body, allowing for timely replenishment of the spirit? This is undoubtedly a new frontier! If spirits cannot store spiritual energy, then why can't Soul Fighters?

The giant tree warrior took the initiative, completely disregarding its seemingly unwieldy massive body, and swiftly lunged forward with its spear. Standing at a height of 5 meters, it reached the front of the azure-scaled unicorn in just a few strides. The spear emitted a terrifying whistle, as if slicing through the air, unstoppable in its momentum

That evening, two to three dozen soul fighters from the Earth Legion and the Bosen Guild gathered to listen to Li Si explain the methods of breathing and circulating energy. Li Si had no intention of holding back; he shared everything he knew without reservation. When asked how he came to understand such mysterious and obscure knowledge, Li Si merely attributed it to ancient mystical texts. Those present were already aware that Li Si was a disciple of the Li family, one of the four great clans. When the Li family was still in its prime, it was not surprising that they possessed some ancient texts. No one doubted this. However, it was unfortunate that almost no one could comprehend the teachings. The internal energy was not something that could be mastered overnight, especially since it involved the body's meridians and acupoints. Everyone seemed to be listening to a foreign language. Despite Li Si's best efforts, he could not make them understand, and ultimately had to give up.

Hanna's eyes revealed an expression of approval as she said, "Good, let's do it again"

Master Hanna, what is the matter? Are you not going to continue? asked Li Siqi.

Li Si shook his head resolutely and said, "I have just found a sense of it; how can I concede defeat? Let's go again!"

Han Na felt a tremor in her heart, and suddenly laughed aloud, saying: "It seems that Li Si wants to challenge me!"

Advance meditation? Storage? Hanner and the Soul Fighters were left speechless, and those with quick minds realized that this could very well be an extremely important breakthrough. Everyone's eyes lit up, as if the lucky individual standing before them, with black hair and black eyes, was a stunning beauty without any clothes on.

The giant tree warrior swung its weapon downwards towards the unicorn, but the unicorn, with its agile body, easily evaded the attack. This time, Hanna did not allow the unicorn to counterattack; instead, it kept dodging around the giant tree warrior. The control ability of a level 6 soul master over their soul spirit far surpassed that of Lis, who had just recently awakened as a soul master. Hanna understood that this was what Lis lacked and intended to use this opportunity for him to train. Many times, if the giant tree warrior were to become more proficient in its attacks, it could pose an even greater threat.

That complex structure, so precise it seems like a machine-made body, is indeed remarkably similar to the Transformers in movies! The difference is that there are no fantastical alien weapons such as laser cannons or machine guns, nor is it made of metal. However, the imposing aura it exudes, along with the long spear that is about the thickness of a bowl and seven to eight meters long, leaves no doubt about its combat capability

Close Combat ! Close Combat Type !

Showy! But this is not the way to be showy!

Hanna was taken aback, his heart filled with shock, and he shouted loudly: "No!" At that moment of distraction, the Azure-scaled Unicorn finally revealed a flaw. The Giant Tree Warrior swept its spear horizontally, striking the body of the unicorn. The immense force sent it crashing against the wall, causing the stone bricks to shatter. Just as the unicorn collided with the wall, the blue light array beneath Hanna's feet suddenly vanished, and the *Diagram* summoned the unicorn's soul back.

Li Si laughed heartily and said, "Good." As his heart stirred, he suddenly saw the towering figure, five meters tall, turn around. The agility of this giant was completely disproportionate to his size. He stepped forward, his long spear aimed directly at Han Na, and an overwhelming, invincible aura began to spread. Everyone felt their hearts lift, as they were struck by the illusion that this giant, transformed from a fire dragon tree, could pierce Han Na with a single thrust of his spear.

Li Si was unaware of why Han Na's reaction was so intense, yet he still followed the instructions. Han Na, filled with anger, approached him, her eyes revealing a look of sorrow, and said: "Why are you so competitive! Using life energy to replenish the soul is simply unreasonable!"

Han Na saw that his soul spirit was instantly replenished to full capacity, and naturally assumed that he had resorted to such an extremely cruel method. After all, it was not easy to encounter such a promising soul master; how could he not feel heartbroken to the point of bleeding?

Everyone outside cannot see the situation inside, and Hanna's expression became more serious than ever before

Not only Han Na, but all the soul fighters around were staring in shock at Li Si

Most plant-type spirit souls typically use entanglement or branch throwing as their attack methods at the initial level. There are also a few special plant-type spirit souls that can release toxins, but it seems that skills like those of Li Si, which are such rare mutations, are truly astonishing

Hanna exclaimed in fury: "What are you doing! We are merely engaged in a normal contest, why do you need to use life energy to replenish the spirit! Do you wish to die sooner!"

The Flame Soul Skill of the Azure-scaled Unicorn belongs to the fire element and inherently restrains plant-type soul spirits. It can counter those of the same level or even slightly higher, not to mention the initial level Fire Dragon Tree, which has just awakened. To be able to fight under such circumstances is already remarkable, and people believed that Li Si would soon be defeated.

The azure-scaled unicorn let out a sharp cry, seemingly enraged by the arrogance of this low-level opponent. It raised its upper body and stomped its front hooves on the ground, causing the earth to tremble. The giant tree warrior immediately lost its footing, and its spear wavered, barely grazing past the azure-scaled unicorn, revealing a significant opening. The azure-scaled unicorn almost leaped from the ground, its sharp horn thrusting fiercely towards the giant tree warrior. Due to the height difference, even as it leaped, it could only strike at the giant tree warrior's abdomen.

Han Na sighed lightly and said: "https://mhetushu.com.com I have taken advantage of the property conflict, Li Si, should we end the battle? Your energy bar only has one segment left"

The two individuals conversed while retreating.

As soon as the words fell, a sudden brilliance illuminated beneath Han Na's feet. Like Li Si, a circle of luminous patterns rapidly expanded. He unleashed his soul, which took the form of a remarkably large and peculiar beast. This beast was covered in azure scales, resembling a rhinoceros by about eighty percent, standing just over two meters tall, with a massive build. Its sharp horn gleamed with an astonishing cold light, glaring fiercely at its opponent in front.

Souls can be broadly classified into three categories: plant type, beast type, and object type

Li Si was puzzled and asked, "What is life energy?"

At the moment when the two melee-type spirits collided, the giant tree warrior was sent flying and disintegrated in mid-air. However, in that instant, to everyone's surprise, the giant tree warrior instantly transformed into a fire dragon tree, engulfing the azure-scaled unicorn.

Is this what is called a lavish dinner? Li Si was somewhat taken aback

He reluctantly ate until he was somewhat full and then stopped. The food was truly not very appetizing; the color of the braised meat presented before him was quite appealing, but it felt like chewing on an eraser. However, he observed the soul fighters around him devouring their meals with great enthusiasm, leaving not a drop of soup behind. Even though Sophie and the other two female soul fighters ate more gracefully, their speed was still quite remarkable. Suddenly, he realized that in this world where even the sun was 'blocked,' losing the ability to photosynthesize, many plants would be unable to grow, crops would diminish or even fail to yield, so how could food be provided? He sighed inwardly; the initial joy of summoning the spirit had faded. It seemed that there was not only a crisis of exotic magical beasts here but also a crisis of food shortage.

A few minutes later, the energy gauge on the giant tree warrior showed that it had been depleted, and everyone thought the battle was about to end. However, at that moment, Li Si felt the energy in his dantian begin to boil, continuously surging towards his feet. The blue light array beneath him suddenly blazed with brilliance, and the soul energy gauge was instantly replenished to full capacity

The fiery red leaves are wildly curling away

Everyone finally realized that Li Si's soul was not the Giant Tree Warrior, but rather the Fire Dragon Tree in front of them. Transforming into the Giant Tree Warrior was the unique first-level soul skill of the Fire Dragon Tree

Li Si said: "Master Hannan, may we begin?"