Chapter 121: The 100,000-Year Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone
At this moment, Yang Xiong did not hesitate. He picked up the 100,000-year Blue Silver Emperor right leg soul bone and placed it on his right leg, beginning the absorption process.
He immediately felt a gentle and powerful life force flow into his right leg. The blue soul bone gradually melted and dissolved, transforming into countless blue breaths that slowly integrated into his leg.
The Tai Chi soul power within his body began to gradually evolve. The meridians in his right leg seemed to undergo a transformation, filled with a vitality that spread throughout his entire body. The meridians seemed to thicken exponentially, and his soul power began to change as well.
As time passed, the life energy that had started in his right leg began to spread throughout his body, like a small stream turning into a vast river. His soul power surged relentlessly, and his meridians became incredibly resilient.
Yang Xiong felt his perception of his meridians becoming more detailed. The Tai Chi meditation technique, which had originally covered his whole body and made it one, now seemed to have unlocked many unknown meridians. His soul power became turbulent, as if immersed in a sea of life.
After two full days, Yang Xiong finally calmed down. The 100,000-year Blue Silver Emperor right leg soul bone was completely absorbed.
At this moment, Yang Xiong understood why soul bones were called "treasures of the blood river." Not only could they increase a soul master's soul power, but they also accelerated their cultivation speed and even improved their natural cultivation aptitude.
Especially with the Blue Silver Emperor right leg soul bone, Yang Xiong felt it was truly a perfect match for him. Not only did his body undergo a transformation, but his martial soul also seemed to become more complete, as though it was evolving towards a stronger direction.
At this moment, Yang Xiong was still unsure how much his soul power had increased after absorbing the soul bone. However, the transformation in his body was undeniable, especially in terms of recovery ability. It felt as if his life attribute had become immensely stronger.
The 100,000-year Blue Silver Emperor right leg soul bone also granted Yang Xiong two abilities: healing and flight.
While these two abilities seemed ordinary, for Yang Xiong at his current stage, they were absolutely invaluable. With healing abilities, Yang Xiong no longer feared getting injured. His healing power had probably surpassed that of a healing-type Soul Saint.
As for flight, it was even more practical. On the entire Douluo Continent, only Title Douluos and flight-type soul masters could fly. This ability would make everything much more convenient for him from now on.
At this moment, Yang Xiong felt that his strength had reached an unprecedented level. Even if he encountered Yaomei again, he could now withstand her with his powerful recovery ability. His soul power had grown much deeper throughout his body.
After feeling his newfound strength, Yang Xiong eagerly went to Zhao Wuji for combat training. As expected, he was beaten up badly by Zhao Wuji, and Oscar and Yang Wei looked at him as though he were an idiot. It was rare to see someone actively asking for a beating in this day and age.
However, Zhao Wuji also found it strange. This time, Yang Xiong had lasted longer than before, and his ability to take a beating had clearly improved as well.
Before Yang Xiong could find Lin Gong again, Lin Gong had changed. His once-white hair seemed to have transformed, with a few streaks of ink jade color, resembling a mix of black and white hair.
Yang Xiong was puzzled: "Teacher Lin, you seem to have reversed your aging a bit. Did you finish absorbing the Mo Jade Divine Bamboo so quickly?"
Lin Gong laughed loudly: "Hahaha, it was worth all the protection I gave you. The Mo Jade Divine Bamboo you gave me is indeed top-notch. My soul power has increased by one level, and even my Purple Illumination Bamboo has become sturdier. My martial soul's combat ability has greatly improved as well."
"I used to think there was no more potential for improvement in my life, but now it feels like both my body and martial soul's potential have started to be unlocked. In at most two years, I should be able to break through to Title Douluo level."
Yang Xiong quickly responded: "Teacher Lin, check your martial soul for any changes!"
Lin Gong summoned his martial soul, the Purple Illumination Bamboo. It was originally purple, but now it had a streak of ink green. Yang Xiong sighed as he saw this.
Lin Gong asked curiously: "Little Xiong, is something wrong with my martial soul?"
Yang Xiong shook his head: "It's a pity. If you had consumed the Mo Jade Divine Bamboo before you turned twenty, your martial soul might have evolved into the Mo Jade Divine Bamboo. But now it looks like the evolution of your martial soul is no longer possible."
Lin Gong's face darkened when he heard this. He flicked his finger and immediately gave Yang Xiong a smack on the head: "You little brat, are you saying I'm too old? When I was twenty, your grandfather might not even have been born yet! How could I have gotten the Mo Jade Divine Bamboo?"
Yang Xiong mumbled to himself: "I didn't expect that after absorbing the Mo Jade Divine Bamboo, your temper would get worse. Could it be that the celestial herb can even change a person's personality?"
The next day, Yang Xiong and Lin Gong left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, heading to the Star Dou Forest to obtain Yang Xiong's fourth soul ring.
Yang Xiong had already planned for his fourth soul ring. He had already absorbed three soul rings: Space attribute, Wood attribute, and Metal attribute. This time, he planned to choose a Soul Beast with an Earth attribute soul ring. As for Water and Fire attribute soul rings, he would consider them later.
Of course, if he encountered an extraordinary Soul Beast with Water or Fire attributes, he would consider it as well.
The two of them traveled quickly and soon arrived at the Star Dou Forest.
Since the incident at Soto City, this was Yang Xiong's first time entering the Star Dou Forest.
Yang Xiong had always been very interested in the Star Dou Forest. Not only did it have the richest Soul Beast resources in the entire continent, but it also contained countless treasures. Many spiritual herbs that were impossible to find in the outside world could be found here.
Especially in the core area of the Star Dou Forest, many excellent resources could be found. It could be said that this place was the most miraculous location on the entire Douluo Continent.
However, Yang Xiong knew that the Star Dou Forest was also extremely dangerous. Even an ordinary tree could be a deadly Soul Beast. Let alone the hidden Soul Beasts; it was a massive killing field.
Yang Xiong was also aware that, beyond the obvious Soul Beasts, the Star Dou Forest's core area contained even more terrifying dangers. The strongest beings in the entire Douluo Continent lived there, including terrifying Soul Beasts like Emperor Tian and Xiong Jun, whose strength likely reached the Title Douluo level. Even a Title Douluo would be in danger if they entered.
The Star Dou Forest was divided into several regions based on its size and the distribution of Soul Beasts, including a 200-kilometer outer zone, a 500-kilometer mixed zone, and a 200-kilometer core zone. The center of the core zone, 50 kilometers in diameter, was known as the Life Forbidden Zone.
The outer zone usually housed Soul Beasts under 10,000 years old, while the mixed zone had Soul Beasts ranging from 100 to 10,000 years old. The core zone was home to Soul Beasts over 30,000 years old, and the Life Forbidden Zone had never been explored, but it was believed to be the central area of the Lake of Life.
Soul Beasts like the Sky Blue Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape lived in the core zone, ruling it as their domain.
Yang Xiong and Lin Gong spent a couple of days in the outer zone without encountering any Soul Beasts older than a thousand years. Most of the Soul Beasts they saw were only a few hundred years old.
However, there were many different types of Soul Beasts, and occasionally they would encounter rare ones, especially at night when some valuable Soul Beasts would appear.
Humans tended to be more active during the day, but Soul Beasts preferred to come out at night, especially some solitary ones or those with dark attributes.
In such an environment, one needed to be extremely discreet, especially at night. But with Lin Gong, a top-tier Soul Douluo, by his side, the two of them moved through the Star Dou Forest's outer zone with ease.
After spending two days, Yang Xiong planned to move on to the mixed zone with Lin Gong.
Lin Gong was puzzled: "Little Xiong, what kind of Soul Beast do you want for your fourth soul ring? It seems like you're not impressed with the Soul Beasts here in the outer zone?"
Yang Xiong thought for a moment and then spoke: "Teacher Lin, I want a Soul Beast that's around 10,000 years old, a power-type Soul Beast, preferably one with Earth or Fire attributes. I'll also consider a Water-type Soul Beast if I come across one."
Lin Gong's expression changed: "Little Xiong, are you out of your mind? There's a qualitative difference between 10,000-year and 1,000-year Soul Beasts. Not only is their energy several times stronger, but 10,000-year Soul Beasts have soul shock abilities. Only a Soul Master's fifth soul ring can barely absorb them."
Yang Xiong nodded: "I understand, Teacher Lin. But I'm confident I can absorb a 10,000-year Soul Beast."
Lin Gong shook his head: "No, you don't understand. You don't realize the difference between 10,000-year and 1,000-year Soul Beasts."
"Many ordinary Soul Beasts are unable to break through to the 10,000-year mark due to their bloodline and physical limitations. 10,000-year Soul Beasts have already gained higher intelligence, and they're no longer simple beasts."
"And every time a Soul Master absorbs a soul ring, their body and spiritual power grow stronger. Only after reaching the Soul King level can they have enough mental capacity to withstand the soul shock of a 10,000-year Soul Beast."
"Although you've read many books, those don't go into great detail, especially not on how to deal with the soul shock of a 10,000-year Soul Beast."
Yang Xiong spoke: "Teacher Lin, you should know that I've cultivated the Purple Extreme Magic Eyes. I can now project my spiritual power, and with my martial soul being special, my spiritual power will surpass that of ordinary Soul Masters as I continue to cultivate. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to resist Yaomei in the Spirit Hall."
Lin Gong seemed puzzled: "What do you mean by that?"
Yang Xiong smiled: "Back in the Spirit Hall, the fusion technique between Hu Liena and Xie Yue was mainly based on Hu Liena's Fox Spirit, whose primary attack method was through charm. I was able to resist them because my spiritual power is not weaker than a Soul King's."
"Even though the fusion of Xie Yue and Hu Liena's Yaomei couldn't be resisted by ordinary Soul Sects, Davis and Yu Tianheng were completely powerless because they hadn't mastered spiritual power."
Lin Gong, hearing this, seemed to understand. He had studied martial souls deeply, so he knew exactly what Yang Xiong meant.
In fact, Yang Xiong had been contemplating whether his fourth soul ring should be a 10,000-year one.
But after the Spirit Hall competition, Yang Xiong felt his spiritual power wasn't much weaker than Hu Liena's. At least Hu Liena's spiritual control had no effect on him, so he decided to go for a 10,000-year Soul Beast for his fourth soul ring.
Especially since after absorbing the 100,000-year Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone, his body seemed to be more harmonious, and his martial soul had become much stronger.
During this enhancement process, his spiritual power also received a boost, which was the true strength of his body martial soul—his martial soul evolved as his physical qualities improved, and this evolution was comprehensive, eventually reaching his brain.
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