The absorption of the 85,000-year soul ring took a considerable amount of time. It wasn't until nearly twelve hours later that Ye Lingling finally completed the process.
Holding her Nine-Hearted Begonia, eight soul rings now revolved around her—two yellow, two purple, and four black. While she didn't yet have a hundred-thousand-year soul ring, her current configuration was already optimal. By the time she reached her ninth soul ring, she would undoubtedly be able to absorb a hundred-thousand-year one.
After successfully absorbing the Blue Silver King's soul ring as her eighth, Ye Lingling's aura became even more attuned to nature. She radiated vitality and life, as if she were a child of nature itself, brimming with boundless energy.
She opened her eyes, her gaze clear and lively. Feeling the surge in her soul power, she smiled softly.
Chen Yuan asked curiously, "How do you feel? This soul ring should have given you a significant boost."
Ye Lingling nodded emphatically, her eyes sparkling with joy.
"My first six soul rings each granted me a single skill—healing. They allow me to heal all kinds of injuries, both internal and external. The seventh soul ring gave me my martial soul's True Body. And now, this eighth soul ring has granted me a skill called 'Withered Trees Bloom Again, Dead Ashes Rekindle.' It allows me to revive the dead and regenerate flesh and bone. It's the pinnacle of healing abilities."
"Of course, there are limitations to reviving the dead. The body must still be intact, and at least a fragment of the soul must remain. It's impossible to bring someone back from nothing—at least, not with my current abilities."
Dugu Yan's eyes widened in amazement. "You can really bring the dead back to life? I once consumed an immortal herb called the Lovesick Heart-Rending Red, which also had the power to revive the dead and regenerate flesh. With this, Lingling, you're practically a walking immortal herb!"
Chen Yuan was equally impressed. If Ye Lingling's abilities were made public, she would undoubtedly be sought after by countless people.
He then handed her a spirit bone—a sky-blue torso bone brimming with life energy.
"Refine this. It's the spirit bone produced by the Blue Silver King. Combining the soul ring and spirit bone will maximize their effects."
Ye Lingling took the spirit bone, her expression dazed, as if she couldn't believe what she was holding. This was an 85,000-year torso bone, an invaluable treasure.
"Then… I'll continue absorbing the spirit bone…"
She placed the torso bone in front of her and channeled her soul power into it. The bone dissolved into a gaseous energy, dense yet fluid, and slowly merged into her body.
She felt enveloped in a warm, life-filled energy. As it integrated with her body, her physical strength increased dramatically, and her soul power fused seamlessly with the bone's energy, becoming inseparable.
The process lasted through the night, and by the time the sun rose high in the sky, its rays dispelled the forest's mist, bringing warmth to the surroundings.
Ye Lingling awoke once more, standing up and stretching lazily. She felt nothing short of amazing.
Before Chen Yuan or Dugu Yan could ask, she eagerly shared her gains:
"This spirit bone is extraordinary. It's completely fused with my body and soul power. Even in death, it won't detach. Its skill is called 'No Wildfire Can Consume It, the Spring Breeze Revives It.' If I die, this spirit bone will facilitate my revival. Additionally, my soul power has increased to around level 83."
Chen Yuan's expression turned thoughtful. His Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone also had the skill "No Wildfire Can Consume It, the Spring Breeze Revives It," but it didn't grant him the ability to revive. Perhaps the difference lay in the fact that Ye Lingling had consumed the Blue Silver Emperor. That seemed to be the only explanation.
With a smile, he said, "That's incredible—a divine skill, truly. But don't worry, I won't let you face any life-threatening dangers."
Ye Lingling's eyes sparkled with joy, her heart filled with sweetness. She knew she had chosen the right person to follow.
Chen Yuan then spoke again:
"Let's go. It's time to leave. We'll rest in the nearest city for a bit, then head to the core area of the Star Dou Forest."
After saying this, he picked up Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling and soared into the sky, leaving the Blue Silver Forest behind.
After their departure, the forest returned to its usual state. However, without the Blue Silver King, it might take thousands or even tens of thousands of years for another to emerge.
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Leaving the Blue Silver Forest, the trio found the nearest city to rest, eat, and recover for a day before setting off for the Star Dou Forest.
Returning to the Star Dou Forest, Chen Yuan couldn't help but feel a sense of nostalgia. The last time he had come here was to hunt for a soul beast for his fifth soul ring. Back then, he had encountered the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger by chance, and it had ultimately become his fifth soul ring.
At that time, his strength hadn't been sufficient, and he had needed the protection of Chen Xin and Dugu Bo to venture into the Star Dou Forest. Now, just a few years later, he possessed the power to dominate the entire forest.
With Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling in tow, Chen Yuan swiftly made his way deep into the Star Dou Forest, unbothered by the dangers lurking within. This was the absolute confidence that came with his strength.
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Star Dou Forest, Core Area—Lake of Life!
A fierce battle was raging here. On one side were the Sky Azure Bull Python, the Titan Giant Ape, and Xiao Wu. On the other side were Qianjun Douluo, Xiangmo Douluo, Snake Spear Douluo, Thorned Porcupine Douluo, and Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue, who had originally been at level 79, had abandoned her plan to usurp the throne and devoted herself entirely to cultivation. With her innate talent of level 20 soul power at birth, it didn't take long for her to break through to level 80.
For someone with her talent, bottlenecks were virtually nonexistent. As long as she accumulated enough power, she could break through effortlessly.
In fact, as long as Qian Renxue followed the standard path of cultivation, becoming a Titled Douluo was a foregone conclusion. The real challenge would be breaking through from level 91 to level 99.
Now, after reaching level 80, Qian Renxue had come to the Star Dou Forest with the protection of four Titled Douluos to hunt for a suitable soul beast for her eighth soul ring.
Unsurprisingly, they clashed with the Sky Azure Bull Python, the Titan Giant Ape, and Xiao Wu in the core area of the Star Dou Forest.
"Sky Azure Annihilation Thunder!"
"Titan Gravity Control!"
The Sky Azure Bull Python opened its massive mouth, gathering a terrifying amount of energy. Crackling thunder roared as a ball of lightning, glowing with destructive light, formed within the blinding white radiance.
The Titan Giant Ape raised its arms high, and within a yellow-brown radius, the ground cracked and chunks of earth floated into the air, coalescing into a massive sphere above its head, growing larger and more imposing by the second.
Facing the combined assault of the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape, Qianjun Douluo and Xiangmo Douluo, whose combined strength rivaled that of the Golden Crocodile Douluo at level 98, unleashed their fusion skill: "All Beings Saved, Attaining Bodhi."
They managed to hold off the two hundred-thousand-year soul beasts. This left Xiao Wu, a level 60-something Soul Emperor, to face Qian Renxue, Snake Spear Douluo, and Thorned Porcupine Douluo alone.
To her credit, Xiao Wu's abilities were well-suited for survival. With skills like Instant Teleportation, Invincible Golden Body, and Ethereal State, she was as slippery as a rabbit.
But while she could escape for a time, could she escape forever…
(End of Chapter)
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