"Invisible Body? Just hearing the name sounds extraordinary. Tell us, what exactly does this skill do?"
Xie Yue marveled, his eyes filled with pride for his sister.
Hu Liena explained, "When I activate this soul skill, my body briefly enters a state of nothingness, as if I've completely disappeared. I can even take on any form and blend seamlessly into the environment within a three-meter radius. Unless my opponent is more than ten levels higher than me or possesses spiritual power stronger than mine, they won't be able to detect my presence."
To give Xie Yue and Yan a more intuitive understanding of the skill, Hu Liena stood up and released her martial soul along with her soul rings.
As her second and fourth soul rings lit up one after another, a wave of pink mist slowly spread, and under their watchful eyes, Hu Liena's figure vanished.
In the spot where she had stood, a large rock seemingly appeared out of nowhere.
Just as Xie Yue was still reeling from the surprise, Hu Liena reappeared in front of them without any warning, as if she had never left.
Seeing this, Xie Yue's eyes were filled with shock. "Nana, this soul skill is truly incredible. In real combat and stealth missions, it's practically unbeatable. Not only can you use it to evade enemy detection and attacks, but you can also launch sudden ambushes when the enemy least expects it. This is nearly impossible to guard against!"
Hu Liena nodded happily before adding, "However, this skill does have its limitations. As you've seen, it requires coordination with my other soul skills and can only be used when my Charm skill is active. Because of this, it consumes a lot of spiritual and soul power. Given my current strength, I can only use it once per day, and each use lasts only a few minutes."
Xie Yue sighed, "That is a bit of a drawback. But everything has two sides. As you continue to grow stronger, I believe you'll be able to wield this powerful soul skill more freely in the future."
"Mm, I'll do my best."
Hu Liena secretly glanced at Yan.
From the moment she finished absorbing her soul ring to when she demonstrated her fourth soul skill, Yan had remained silent, only giving her a slight nod of approval.
For the first time, Hu Liena felt that the Yan she knew had truly changed.
He seemed more mature calm and composed, neither arrogant nor impulsive, no longer as childish as before.
Yan's change made Hu Liena feel a little displeased, but at the same time, it stirred an unfamiliar emotion within her. She even found that this version of Yan had a certain charm she hadn't noticed before.
After they had eaten and rested, the three prepared to leave the canyon's center.
Bibi Dong had given them three months, but they had completed their training in just two, meaning they had finished their task ahead of schedule.
They set off on their journey back, moving swiftly through the dense forest.
By now, evening had fallen.
The golden glow of the setting sun filtered through the treetops, casting dappled light along the path and adding an air of mystery to the ancient forest.
As the three of them chatted and laughed, a sudden rustling sound came from ahead in the trees.
"Be careful, spirit beasts ahead!"
Yan's sharp eyes locked onto the source of the disturbance.
The approaching creatures had also noticed them and were quietly closing in.
Hu Liena leaped onto a large tree, gaining a broader view of the surroundings.
Peering ahead, she spotted several Gale Demon Wolves.
Their eyes were fierce, their sharp fangs bared they were clearly not to be taken lightly.
"It's a pack of Gale Demon Wolves. Let's take them down."
Yan suggested.
"Since we've already completed our mission, there's no need to make unnecessary trouble. We should take a detour and avoid any unnecessary risks."
In the past, no matter what decision Hu Liena made, Yan would always support her without hesitation.
But this time, he had his own opinion.
Hu Liena dismissed his words, a sly glint flashing in her eyes as she chuckled. "Yan, since when have you become so timid? All three of us have now broken through to rank forty and obtained our fourth soul skills. This is the perfect chance to use these fierce soul beasts for some real combat practice."
Xie Yue chimed in.
"Nana, I think Yan has a point. Gale Demon Wolves usually live in packs. If a few have appeared here, there's a good chance that a larger group is nearby. If they don't attack us first, there's no need for us to provoke them. If we run into a full pack, we'll be in trouble."
"Brother, why are you being so cautious like Yan?! What are you two so afraid of?!"
Hu Liena was a little annoyed, eager to showcase her strength as a Spirit Ancestor.
Without another word, her figure flashed as she charged toward the Gale Demon Wolves.
Seeing this, Xie Yue, worried about his sister's safety, immediately followed.
Yan sighed helplessly and had no choice but to go after them.
Realizing the incoming threat, the Gale Demon Wolves let out furious roars and launched a frenzied attack.
Not only were they incredibly fast, but they also possessed formidable strength, excelling in both offense and defense—making them some of the more difficult soul beasts to deal with.
Fortunately, these particular wolves were all under five thousand years old.
The three swiftly entered battle mode, engaging in a fierce fight with the Gale Demon Wolves.
Hu Liena didn't use her bizarre fourth soul skill, Invisible Body. Instead, she relied on Fox Charm and Foxfire Command, taking down one of the wolves.
Xie Yue unleashed his fourth soul skill, Moonlit Dance, slaying another.
Yan released his Flame Lord martial soul, but instead of activating a soul ring ability, he executed a newly developed technique Blazing Sand Cage.
As a whirlwind of scorching sand erupted, a blazing inferno instantly engulfed one of the wolves, as if trying to consume it entirely.
The trapped Gale Demon Wolf struggled desperately within the Blazing Sand Cage, and though it ultimately managed to break free, it was left on the verge of death, severely burned by the intense heat.
The last remaining Gale Demon Wolf seized the opportunity while they were distracted and fled.
For the first time, Hu Liena and Xie Yue witnessed Yan's Blazing Sand Cage, and both were astonished.
Xie Yue asked, "Yan, is this the enemy-trapping technique you mentioned before?"
"Yes, I call it Blazing Sand Cage."
"This technique of yours is incredible it perfectly combines your fire and earth attributes."
Xie Yue didn't hold back his praise, but inwardly, he was already thinking that once they returned, he would need to train even harder.
A serious and focused Yan was definitely going to be a formidable rival.
"Blazing Sand Cage?"
Hu Liena gazed at Yan, a complex emotion flickering in her eyes.
She hadn't expected that in just two short months, Yan would have grown so powerful, exuding a completely different aura.
The boy who once seemed a little immature in her eyes had now truly become a warrior.
As darkness crept in, Yan glanced around, an unsettling feeling growing in his heart.
"We should leave quickly. There's a chance a wolf pack is nearby."
"Mm."
Just as Yan was about to move, he suddenly sensed a strong surge of energy beneath his feet.
Xie Yue and Hu Liena exchanged glances, also feeling that something was wrong.