My System Logged-in Too Early! (Soul Land Fanfiction)

Chapter 13: System—"The Host Has the Qualities of a Sword God!"

Xiao Tian didn't rush forward immediately but carefully analyzed the situation. Silkworm-type soul beasts, as a species, generally have low combat effectiveness but immense spiritual power and soul power.

A prime example is the Skydream Iceworm. Despite its spiritual and ice attributes, it was still a weak existence among soul beasts, fit only to be prey for others.

The same applied to the Jade Silkworm in front of him. Its vitality was strong, its offensive capabilities minimal, and it stored an impressive amount of soul power—an excellent candidate for his first soul ring.

However, this was merely a thousand-year-old soul beast. Why then did the system insist it was the 50,000-year-old Jade Silkworm King?

Reflecting on the system's previous oddities, Xiao Tian deduced that the system must have logged in early. It had been bound to him long before his current lifetime—perhaps even thousands or tens of thousands of years later.

The clues were too numerous to ignore. The system's persistent warnings about Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Tang Hao, along with the titles it assigned them, made Xiao Tian almost certain of this theory.

Of course, further verification was necessary. Visiting Holy Soul Village or Shrek Academy might provide definitive proof. If his suspicions were correct, the system would undoubtedly issue warnings at those locations.

One thing was clear: the system responded strongly to unexpected actions. As seen when he shocked Tang San and Xiao Wu earlier, unanticipated behavior triggered critical hit rewards. This understanding would guide him in exploiting the system's quirks further.

Now, turning his attention to the small green Jade Silkworm before him, Xiao Tian couldn't help but feel strange. Could this humble creature really grow into the mighty Jade Silkworm King in the future?

It was not impossible. The Skydream Iceworm was a perfect example. After a million years of slumber, it evolved into a powerful being. Every soul beast had its own unique opportunities.

Yet, regardless of its potential, this Jade Silkworm had the misfortune of encountering Xiao Tian. This was his opportunity, one he couldn't let slip away.

The silkworm's thousand-year soul ring would be challenging to absorb with his current physical limits, but he believed he could endure it. Silkworm soul beasts produced soul rings with relatively low suppressive power, unlike other thousand-year soul beasts.

If it had been another kind of thousand-year soul beast, Xiao Tian would have retreated without hesitation.

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"Sword Control Technique!"

Sword intent surged from Xiao Tian's body. Gripping Xuan-Yuan Sword in his right hand, he slashed toward the Jade Silkworm. The sword hummed, resonating with his intent as multiple sword shadows shot out at blinding speed.

Swish, swish, swish!

The sharp sound of wind was followed by a spray of emerald blood. The battle was over in an instant.

Though the silkworm was only a thousand-year soul beast, Xiao Tian dared not underestimate it. He unleashed his full strength, aiming to kill it in one strike.

Breathing heavily, he steadied himself. A sharp pain throbbed in his head, and dizziness washed over him.

"Xuan-Yuan, finish it off with a few more strikes!"

Though the Jade Silkworm seemed lifeless, Xiao Tian wasn't willing to take risks. Caution was always wise.

However, before he could act further, the system's exclamation echoed in his mind.

[Host, you're incredible! As expected of someone chosen by me! Against all odds, you've slain the 50,000-year-old Jade Silkworm King while still a soul warrior. Truly, the host possesses the qualities of a Sword God!]

Xiao Tian froze. Why did this praise sound oddly familiar? Like some sort of protagonist buff in a novel?

[Ding! The host has shocked the system once again, triggering a critical hit reward:]

[Jade Bottle Soul Guide (Growth)]

[Soldier Secret Technique (Douluo Version)]

[Jade Bottle Soul Guide (Growth)]: This soul guide can store and provide soul power equivalent to the host's current level. Its capacity and quality will grow alongside the host's strength.

[Soldier Secret Technique (Douluo Version)]: Grants mastery over all weapons. As proficiency increases, the host can control even external objects or use opponents as weapons.]

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Xiao Tian's eyes gleamed. The system had truly outdone itself this time.

The Jade Bottle Soul Guide directly addressed his shortcoming of insufficient soul power. Its scalable nature ensured that as his strength grew, so would its utility. In essence, this was a second reservoir of soul power—a game-changer in prolonged battles.

And the Soldier Secret Technique? It was practically tailored for him. With it, his swordsmanship would ascend to new heights, allowing him to wield Xuan-Yuan Sword with unparalleled finesse.

What thrilled him most, though, was the thought of countering Tang San. If Tang San used hidden weapons, Xiao Tian could reverse-control them back toward their owner. And as his mastery deepened, perhaps he could even manipulate Tang San's Blue Silver Grass!

The image of Tang San's bewildered face, betrayed by his own martial soul, brought a grin to Xiao Tian's lips.

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Returning to the present, Xiao Tian approached the fallen Jade Silkworm, holding Xuan-Yuan Sword at the ready.

"Xuan-Yuan, guard me while I absorb the soul ring. If anything unusual happens, fight it off. If we can't win, take me and retreat immediately!"

Xuan-Yuan Sword responded with a resonant hum, its blade trembling as if to convey understanding.

Dragging the silkworm's corpse into the grass, Xiao Tian quickly extracted its soul ring and began absorbing it.

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Meanwhile, in another part of the Soul Hunting Forest, Tang San and Yu Xiaogang were facing off against a Mandragora Snake. Unfortunately, Yu Xiaogang had already fainted.

Hidden in the shadows, Tang Hao observed everything, sighing softly. He was about to intervene and seriously injure the snake for Tang San when his son's demeanor abruptly changed.

Tang San's eyes glinted sharply as he drew a dagger, his hands turning black like jade. Moving with agility, he lunged at the Datura Snake.

Tang Hao halted his actions, his expression deepening.

He had long been aware of Tang San's abnormality. This was why he had been so distant upon learning his son's first martial soul was Blue Silver Grass. Seeing his second martial soul—the Clear Sky Hammer—had finally eased his concerns.

Tang Hao remained silent, retreating into the shadows once more, allowing Tang San to face this trial alone.