Chapter 471 Songstress

While Han Xiao was feeling sour, Fording, who was in the Land of Lingering Souls, had already begun his operation.

Fording brought out the Soul Transference Device and activated its ability. Immediately, an invisible attraction was generated. The speed at which the soul remnants in the surrounding area were flying toward the Nebula Vortex suddenly stagnated, gradually slowing down. Finally, they changed direction and flew toward the spaceship he was in.

The Nebula Vortex had a natural gravitational pull on soul remnants. Fording's actions at this time were tantamount to snatching food from a tiger's mouth. However, this secondary dimension did not seem to have given birth to a dimensional consciousness, so no one came to interfere with him.

Strands of soul remnants were absorbed by the black crystal-like mirror surface of the Soul Transference Device. The remaining thoughts were stripped away, and clean, pure soul energy was extracted, glittering and translucent.

Fording extracted the results of the Soul Transference Device through the soul link, wrapped them with his psychic power, and incorporated them into his brain domain to decompose and digest. He only felt refreshed and invigorated, without any of the side effects of memory and emotional impact that he usually experienced when using psychic power to probe other people's thoughts. He clearly felt that his mental power was being cleansed, and the cells in his body cheered and rejoiced.

He could clearly feel himself gradually transforming, like an extremely thirsty person constantly drinking clear, sweet spring water. A sense of fulfillment and satisfaction permeated him from head to toe, giving him a feeling that was more comfortable than spiritual intercourse, causing him to involuntarily indulge in it.

And when his body and mind were closely integrated with the Soul Transference Device, the psychic power around Fording became tainted with a deeper black color. He obtained a new stage of blessing from the Soul Transference Device, his characteristics were enhanced, and he became more refined, which brought him a thrilling and exciting sensation that made his soul tremble.

"Hoo..."

Fording couldn't help but let out a comfortable sigh, as if he had entered a state of unconscious cultivation. His whole body cells were gradually leaping toward the Super-A Grade life level.

With him as the center, a gray vortex of a much smaller scale was formed, reflecting the huge Nebula Vortex. One large and one small rotated slowly at the same rate and in opposite directions.

Confirming that Fording was not in danger, Han Xiao did not disturb him and turned back to continue the unfinished research work.

...

Soon, a month passed in a blink of an eye.

On this day, Han Xiao arrived at the training base square early in the morning.

Not long ago, Fording finally ended his month-long cultivation and had successfully broken through to the Super-A Grade. Only then did he remember to send a message, saying that he was coming back. So Han Xiao was waiting here.

His figure standing there was seen by Heavenly Disaster Grade trainees who happened to pass by. They couldn't help but stop and cast strange glances, wondering who Black Star was waiting for.

Before long, a flash of light appeared, and a shuttle vehicle emerged from thin air, jumping back to the main universe from the secondary dimension world and landing in the square at the set coordinates.

The hatch opened with a swoosh, and Fording stepped out. As soon as he saw Han Xiao, he revealed a happy smile and strode forward.

Compared to a month ago, his aura had undergone a huge change. Just the simple act of walking made all the curious onlookers among the small group of Heavenly Disaster Grade trainees suddenly feel a sense of instinctive oppression in their hearts, which came from the pressure of a high-level life form.

At this moment, the Heavenly Disaster Grades present immediately understood something and were shocked. Ignoring the fact that Han Xiao was right next to them, they swarmed over.

"Fording, have you become a Super-A Grade?!"

"I haven't seen you in the base for this period of time. I was wondering where you went. I didn't expect you to sublimate silently. Not bad!"

"Quick, quick, quick, share your experience. What exactly does it feel like?"

Fording was surrounded by a large group of people, so he had to stop. He looked at Han Xiao across the crowd and showed a helpless smile.

His charm attribute was extremely high, and his personality was not offensive, so he had quite a good relationship with people. Even if he became a Super-A Grade, he did not have a superior mentality and did not push the crowd away.

The Heavenly Disaster Grades present were also calling their friends. Streaks of light jumped across the base from far to near, and several more teleportation gates appeared next to them. A large group of Heavenly Disaster Grades who had received the news rushed over, surrounding them, and the scene became as noisy as a vegetable market.

Han Xiao coughed, suppressed the voices of the crowd, and said with a smile:

"Fording has indeed advanced to the Super-A Grade. He is the first trainee to successfully break through during the training period. It has only been two or three months since the start of the training until now. This is a very good start."

Upon receiving the exact information, everyone couldn't help but show an envious expression and congratulated Fording.

A chorus of congratulations rang out in the field. Some were sincere, while others were sour.

Fording sighed and explained in a warm voice:

"Everyone, I was able to advance smoothly because of some opportunities. My experience may not apply to everyone, and there is nothing to refer to."

That's right. How many ordinary people advance to the Super-A Grade without being constipated? That Silver Shadow even closed up for nearly a century in the step of transformation. Only a cheater like you can be so relaxed, like eating and drinking...

Han Xiao secretly complained.

At this time, Fording saw that everyone looked regretful, thought for a while, and smiled:

"However, I can let you experience the power after my advancement. By the way, I can copy the sensory experience when I sublimated to you..."

Saying that, he closed his eyes slightly, opened his mouth gently, and the melodious psychic song swept out, covering everyone present.

The many Heavenly Disaster Grade trainees cheered up, instantly obtaining Fording's advancement experience. At the same time, they also found that the beautiful psychic song, which directly resounded in their souls, stirred their emotions and unconsciously immersed them in it.

The next moment, a positive and upward drive quickly surged from the bottom of their hearts. Their hearts were instantly filled with the desire to train, and they couldn't wait to go into seclusion and work hard. They became quite energetic, as if they had taken stimulants.

Han Xiao deliberately released his spiritual barrier and tried Fording's psychic power after his advancement. He saw the combat information on the panel and couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

Fording specialized in the mind-based psychic route. This time, the serendipitous encounter of advancement caused his ability to undergo a considerable transformation. The psychic song was integrated with the special nature of the Soul Transference Device. The spiritual penetration was greatly increased, and now he could more efficiently incite the emotions and desires of life forms, achieving the effect of strong hypnosis... and whenever different emotions were incited, the target would enter a related state.

The fact that everyone was full of energy at this time was a manifestation. Fording used his psychic song to incite everyone's striving emotions and carried out an encouragement. In the status bar, there was actually an effect of increasing the efficiency of experience acquisition, which could improve the efficiency of cultivation on others!

Han Xiao instantly thought of the role Fording could play. Although Fording's rank was not high now and he was not good at frontal combat, he could bring a very wide range of buff or debuff states to his teammates or enemies, which was more useful than his own combat power.

"A strong support is more valuable than an ordinary Super-A Grade. With just this ability alone, he is good enough to be popular and won't be at the bottom... The most important thing is that he can improve the training efficiency of others without side effects. With his help, maybe more Super-A Grades can be born..."

Han Xiao flashed various thoughts in his mind and felt happy.

At this time, he suddenly paused and found that among the crowd filled with positive spirits, there was a very conspicuous figure who was still wearing a sullen face, forming a clear contrast with the people around him.

This figure was like a firefly in the night, so clear, so outstanding. Who else could it be but Laki, that useless person.

Han Xiao became curious, pouted, "Hey Fording, your trick doesn't seem to work on him."

Hearing this, Fording turned to look at Laki and was stunned. He wondered:

"That's not right. This move of mine shouldn't fail against Heavenly Disaster Grades..."

Saying that, Fording once again sent out a psychic song, specifically to encourage Laki.

Laki's energy instantly soared, he stopped hunching, his posture was as straight as a spear, his whole temperament changed greatly, he looked heroic, and his eyes were bright.

"Isn't this effective... huh?"

Fording only said half a sentence. Before he could be happy, he saw that Laki's state only lasted for a few seconds. His soaring aura suddenly leaked like a deflated balloon, and in the blink of an eye, he returned to his original decadence, switching back to his lifeless fish mode, just like the difference between sucking in his stomach and relaxing.

"You are..."

Fording opened his mouth, a little dazed.

This state of encouragement could generally last for a few days, but how could it leak in a few seconds on Laki?

He did not give up and wanted to try again, but Laki stopped him, his face full of reluctance.

"Don't bother me anymore. It's all in vain. Alas, even if you become a Super-A Grade, it is impossible for me to gain liberation. Let me quietly rot in the corner..."

Tsk, so familiar rubbish person, so beautiful Laki words...

Han Xiao's heart twitched as he listened. He looked up and down at Laki and boldly guessed:

"Um, I seem to understand. Your encouragement is just a hypnosis-like ability after all, not brainwashing, so it can't change other people's personalities. Therefore, inciting the emotions of different targets is also phased... maybe Laki just happens to be exempt from this spiritual encouragement?"

Saying that, Han Xiao felt more and more that he had guessed the truth.

It must be that Laki's values are too firm. Short-term encouragement will only be decomposed instantly, just like drinking a bowl of chicken soup and deciding to work hard tomorrow, but isn't it still playing cards and sleeping the next day?

Fording also felt that it made sense and tentatively asked: "Then why don't I try to stimulate his decadent emotions to see if you guessed correctly?"

Hearing this, the corner of Han Xiao's mouth twitched.

"Let's not, he's already decadent enough. If you add insult to injury, I'm afraid he'll commit suicide on the spot."

"...Reasonable."

Fording was speechless.

The Heavenly Disaster Grade trainees present had obtained the experience they wanted. Seeing that Han Xiao and Fording still had something to say, they all left sensibly, went to train their abilities with enthusiasm, and soon only the two of them were left in the square.

Without the others, Han Xiao came to Fording, patted him on the shoulder, and said with relief:

"Congratulations, you have already left your name in the Sanctuary. As long as I am alive for a day, death will stay away from you."

Fording smiled gently and said, "This time my serendipitous encounter came from the Soul Transference Device, and if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have gotten this cosmic treasure. Thanks."

"Why are you being so polite with me." Han Xiao waved his hand and said, "Speaking of which, you don't have a nickname yet, right? I'll think of one for you. How about Songstress? How fitting."

Songstress was Fording's nickname in his previous life. Although this life experience was completely different, in Han Xiao's view, this nickname was still suitable for Fording.

"Okay, then I'll be called Songstress."

Fording smiled implicitly, indicating that he accepted the name, and then restrained his smile and explained this experience in detail without any omission.

Although he guessed that Black Star might already know about it, he still said it again.

After listening to Fording's explanation, Han Xiao nodded with a smile.

"I understand. This is your own opportunity. Even if you become a Super-A Grade, you can continue to use that place to quickly improve your strength. You must grasp it well."

"That's natural... By the way, the Land of Lingering Souls is also beneficial to Hela. I can only digest soul remnants with the help of external objects, but Hela is a natural ability. Her growth rate there may be faster than mine. You can ask her what she thinks. Anyway, the soul remnants there are inexhaustible, and the part I can digest is not worth mentioning."

"It's hard for you to think of him. I think she'll be very willing."

The more Han Xiao looked at Fording, the more he appreciated him. The more he appreciated him, the more itchy he became.

Suppressing his impulse, Han Xiao coughed lightly and said:

"I'll go inform Hela now. She's still in the Underworld for special training. You'll need to take her there then, after all, you found the place. Without your permission, I won't give the coordinates to others casually."

After saying that, Han Xiao put on the Emperor and teleported away with a whoosh.

Fording watched Han Xiao leave, gently clenched his fists, and a strange emotion echoed in his heart. He exhaled softly and muttered to himself:

"You have provided me with nearly a hundred years of protection. Now it's finally my turn to help you..."