Chapter 28 – The Terrifying Second Soul Skill

Jiang Jie found himself in a perplexing situation!

Initially uncertain about which soul beast to hunt, he had considered several options, some of which included creatures with psychic abilities. After all, how could such beings not possess some form of mental control?

This type of soul skill was undoubtedly something Jiang Jie would need in the future. However, he had abandoned the idea for now due to the difficulty in finding suitable prey.

In Jiang Jie’s anticipation, this three-thousand-year Soft Bone Rabbit soul ring was supposed to grant him the teleportation soul skill, compensating for his lack of mobility.

But for some reason, during the absorption process, the soul ring seemed to undergo a mutation alongside Jiang Jie’s martial soul and the externally attached soul bone of the Ice and Fire Dragon Pupils.

Jiang Jie could understand his martial soul mutating, as the Soft Bone Rabbit and the Flame Wave Blood Blade were quite mismatched. It wouldn’t be surprising for the teleportation soul skill to transform into a slaying soul skill. But why did it also mutate with the externally attached soul bone?

Wasn’t it just infused with some energy?

If Jiang Jie recalled correctly, Xiao Wu had a charming soul skill, so it was highly probable that the Soul-Collecting Demon’s Eye was a variation of that.

What truly made Jiang Jie hesitate to confirm was the fact that the Soul-Collecting Demon’s Eye was incredibly overpowered.

When paired with the Ice and Fire Dragon Pupils, this soul skill could manifest five different effects, each of which was incredibly potent: fear, illusion, hypnosis, mental manipulation, and even enslavement—the latter being something Jiang Jie dared not even think about.

Yes, enslavement!

As long as the target was mentally weak and lacked resistance, within Jiang Jie’s cultivation level, he could use the Soul-Collecting Demon’s Eye to forcibly enslave them!

And once enslaved, although the target retained their memories, they could no longer resist Jiang Jie’s commands. Even if he ordered them to die, they wouldn’t dare to resist!

As the duration of enslavement lengthened, the imprint left by the Soul-Collecting Demon’s Eye on the target’s soul would gradually alter their thoughts, making them fanatically loyal to Jiang Jie!

Was this a soul skill that could be unleashed by a mere three-thousand-year-old Soft Bone Rabbit?!

Jiang Jie couldn’t believe it even if he were beaten to death!

He could only attribute everything to the Flame Wave Blood Blade and the Ice and Fire Dragon Pupils.

It could only be said: truly diabolical!

Jiang Jie didn’t even dare to reveal the true effects of this soul skill; otherwise, he would easily become a public enemy. Even Dugu Bo might hesitate to be informed.

The combination of the Soul-Collecting Demon’s Eye and his combat style was devastating. First, he would weaken the opponent with his strength, then torment them with fear and illusion, relax their vigilance with hypnosis, and finally, brand them with the mark of enslavement!

Who could withstand such a smooth series of moves?

A soul skill that could autonomously form combo techniques… Even calling it a hundred-thousand-year-old soul skill seemed to belittle its prestige!

The moment Jiang Jie sensed this soul skill, he had already envisioned various cunning strategies to utilize it. If mastered, this enslavement soul skill would be truly formidable…

“Jiang Jie… your eyes… they’re scaring me,” Dugu Yan couldn’t help but take a step back, feeling an inexplicable sense of dread as she looked at Jiang Jie’s haunting crimson eyes.

“It’s normal. This soul skill of mine is a mental control technique that induces fear in the target!” Jiang Jie retracted his soul ring, and his eyes returned to their usual red-and-blue hues as he spoke earnestly.

Of course, the true effects couldn’t be revealed. Since Dugu Yan had already brought it up, Jiang Jie decided to continue along that line of conversation.

Enslavement…

Jiang Jie had already decided that only those he had enslaved would know the true purpose of this soul skill.

This ability could be incredibly useful in critical situations!

“Your soul skill’s effect is so powerful? It even affects Yan’er, a thirty-sixth-level Soul Ancestor?” Dugu Bo asked in astonishment.

“Maybe it’s because the soul ring’s age is relatively high, coupled with my strong spiritual power!” Jiang Jie shrugged nonchalantly, giving Dugu Bo a thumbs-up.

“Teacher, don’t underestimate me. After all, I have an externally attached soul bone, and my spiritual power is stronger than that of ordinary soul masters. Isn’t that basic?” Jiang Jie spoke confidently.

“That’s true!” Dugu Bo nodded seriously. “Your soul skill is definitely impactful. It’s as helpful as teleportation, so this soul-hunting trip wasn’t in vain!”

Not all soul masters could absorb the desired soul skill when hunting soul beasts and absorbing soul rings. After all, with so many soul skills possessed by soul beasts, there was no guarantee that the one obtained after absorption would be the desired one.

Just like Jiang Jie’s case this time.

If it weren’t for the Flame Wave Blood Blade and the Ice and Fire Dragon Pupils causing the intended charm skill to mutate into the powerful mental control technique “Soul-Collecting Demon’s Eye,” Jiang Jie’s second soul ring would have been virtually useless.

What use would charm have for him?

Could he become a seductive demon, relying on his charisma to thrive on the Douluo Continent, living off the generosity of others?

Wait a minute?

That doesn’t seem entirely impossible?

Anyway, this soul-hunting trip had ended perfectly. Dugu Bo returned to Tian Dou City with Jiang Jie and Dugu Yan.

On the way back, Jiang Jie mentioned his intention to attend classes at the Royal Academy of Tian Dou. Naturally, Dugu Bo wouldn’t refuse, as he had no time to teach Jiang Jie the basics of being a soul master.

With Jiang Jie’s presence, Dugu Yan wouldn’t feel lonely at the Royal Academy either.

Therefore, whether it was for Jiang Jie’s need for knowledge or for Dugu Yan’s sake, Dugu Bo readily agreed.

It was just a matter of words to him.

After Dugu Bo left, Dugu Yan immediately hugged Jiang Jie happily, and the two leaned against each other on the swing, gently swaying.

“Great! Jiang Jie, from now on, we can attend classes together!” Dugu Yan nestled against Jiang Jie’s chest, her voice cheerful.

Jiang Jie could only helplessly pat her head.

He couldn’t understand how a thirteen-year-old could act so naturally and innocently cute while coquettishly leaning against a seven-year-old like himself.

Puzzling!

“After we go to the Royal Academy, it will all depend on you, Sister Yan.” Jiang Jie smiled faintly, lying flat on the swing.

“Don’t worry, at the Royal Academy, I’m the boss!” Dugu Yan sat up, brandishing her tiny fists with authority.

“If anyone dares to bully you, Sister will turn them into pigs!”

Watching Dugu Yan, who looked mature on the outside but incredibly adorable in her actions, Jiang Jie’s heart stirred fiercely.

Snake Demon, I need your guidance in my cultivation!

(End of Chapter)