Chapter 9: First Spirit Ability - Frost Snow - Douluo's spirit bead sword

Chapter 9: First Spirit Ability - Frost Snow "The spirit ring is impressive, but don't be too quick to celebrate. Sit down, and I'll teach you the technique of 'guiding energy to return to its origin,'" said Chen Xin seriously. "The spirit ring you just absorbed is quite violent, and its energy has impacted your internal organs. If you don't manage it properly, it could leave hidden injuries." "Yes, Master!" Tian Lin responded, sitting cross-legged as instructed by Chen Xin. Chen Xin began speaking slowly, "Calm your mind, focus on your martial spirit, guide the energy to return to the origin, concentrate on the dantian, let the energy circulate along the Ren and Du Meridians." Following Chen Xin’s guidance, Tian Lin started to regulate the spirit power within his body. About an hour later, he felt the spirit power nourishing his meridians, a sensation that was indescribably comfortable. Moreover, the refined spirit power now moved through his body with ease, as if it were an extension of his will. "Remember this mantra; you should practice it often. It might slightly slow down your cultivation progress, but the benefits will be greater. With spirit power, it's not just about having more, but about having purer power. Among spirit masters of the same level, not considering differences in martial spirits, spirit rings, or spirit bones, the one with purer spirit power can completely suppress the other. Pure spirit power will greatly aid you in reaching higher levels, even becoming a Titled Douluo or a Super Douluo in the future," Chen Xin advised. "I understand, Master. I won't slack off." Having read numerous martial arts novels in his past life, Tian Lin naturally understood the importance of pure inner strength. The more mixed the energy, the harder it is to break through to higher levels. "Good to know. Now, tell me, what is your first spirit ability?" Chen Xin asked with interest. "Master, my first spirit ability is called 'Frost Snow.' It has two modes of release: one is a state ability, imbuing the sword blade with ice power so that each strike carries freezing energy. The other is a ranged attack, concentrating all the ice energy into one point for a powerful slash," Tian Lin explained. Listening to Tian Lin, Chen Xin was somewhat astonished. "It's actually ice. I didn't expect the water attribute absorbed by your sword to transform into ice. This is indeed a pleasant surprise. The offensive power of ice is formidable, and the dual modes of release demonstrate the excellence of your spirit ability. Well done, this was a fruitful endeavor." "So, Master, should we return to the sect right away?" Chen Xin shook his head, "There's no rush. We came here for you to quickly obtain the spirit ring and breakthrough. There's no need to hurry back. We'll take our time walking back, and I'll use this period to teach you some basic sword techniques. Once we're back at the sect, I'll have many matters to attend to and won't have time." Tian Lin was slightly taken aback. Busy? What could Chen Xin, a Guardian Douluo, possibly be busy with? Wasn't he usually training or accompanying Ning Rongrong? Perhaps he's avoiding being entangled with Ning Rongrong to make time for teaching. The mighty Sword Douluo, completely outmaneuvered by a little girl, indeed speaks to the changing tides of the world. But this was good as well. It was Tian Lin's first time leaving Seven Treasure City and Seven Treasure Village, and seeing the outside world was refreshing. The two of them headed toward the exit of the Spirit Hunting Forest. As they traversed the forest, they suddenly heard the sound of a giant snake slithering and terrifying hisses. Along with it came a man's panicked shout, "Xiao San, run!" "A middle-aged man, Xiao San? Could it be this duo from the original story?" Tian Lin realized that he had stumbled upon the original story's plot. It was Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang escorting Tang San to acquire his first spirit ring. They had encountered a four-hundred-year-old Datura Snake, and with Grandmaster's spirit power capped at level twenty-nine, he was no match for it, leaving him no choice but to flee with Tang San. "Master, someone over there is in danger. Let's go help them!" Tian Lin wanted to meet the protagonist of the original story and test his first spirit ability against the Datura Snake. Chen Xin nodded. It wasn't in his nature to ignore those in peril. "Then I'm going, Master. Let me show you the power of my first spirit ability!" Tian Lin leapt forward. At that moment, Tang San was continuously throwing objects backwards, using his Tang Sect's exquisite hidden weapon techniques, each hit precisely targeting the eyes of the Datura Snake, significantly delaying its pursuit. Just then, Tian Lin jumped in front of Tang San, facing away from him, raising his sword high, and shouted, "First Spirit Ability, Frost Snow!" As the sword blade swung down, a fierce chill shot out in a straight line, freezing all the plants it touched across the ground. The Datura Snake was first frozen, then sliced into two by the sharp sword aura imbued in the magic sword. Fusing with the spirit ring of Sharp-tailed Swallow, not only had he absorbed its water attribute energy, but the magic sword also became even sharper, thanks to Chen Xin's careful selection. Had it been up to Tian Lin alone, he might have just hunted any water attribute creature he came across, like a jellyfish. This was a reminder to study spirit beasts thoroughly once back, understanding not only their attributes but also their characteristics to obtain the most suitable spirit rings for himself. "What... what kind of martial spirit is this sword? Such powerful attack strength, able to kill a four-hundred-year-old Datura Snake with just a single spirit ring," Grandmaster, ever the theorist, was more intrigued by studying Tian Lin's martial spirit than his own rescue. Tian Lin wasn't interested in engaging with him and said to Tang San, "Hey, if you plan to absorb the Datura Snake's spirit ring, get to it already." "Get to it?" Tang San looked at the halved Datura Snake, wondering what was left to do. "The Datura Snake isn't actually dead yet. Even if a snake-type spirit beast is cut in half, it doesn't die immediately. Besides, I've frozen it, prolonging its death even further. You still have time." It's common knowledge that a snake doesn't die immediately after being severed in half. As a disciple of Tang Sect, Tang San couldn't possibly not know this. It just hadn't occurred to him in the heat of the moment. Prompted by Tian Lin's reminder, he immediately said, "I understand, thank you!" Tang San approached the Datura Snake, landing several punches on the icy part of its head until it was smashed into pieces. With the head destroyed, the brain followed, confirming its death. Tang San quickly sat cross-legged to absorb the spirit ring. "Youth, thank you for saving us just now," Grandmaster approached Tian Lin to express his gratitude. "Could you let me examine your martial spirit? I've never seen such a powerful sword-type martial spirit." "Yu Xiaogang, your immediate curiosity about a stranger’s martial spirit—is this common in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?" Chen Xin appeared silently behind the Grandmaster. With his strength, he could remain hidden effortlessly if he chose. "You are Sword Douluo Chen Xin, greetings, Your Excellency!" As a member of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Grandmaster had met Chen Xin a few times and recognized him immediately. "Master!" Tian Lin greeted his mentor respectfully. The Grandmaster then realized this youth was a disciple of Sword Douluo. No wonder his attack was so formidable. After all, Sword Douluo was renowned as the continent’s top attacking Titled Douluo. It would be unusual for his disciple to have anything less than remarkable skills.