Ye Tianming looked at Dragon Chen with some surprise.
A Spirit Beast of the millennium level was not something a Spirit Master at level 20 could handle.
However, he also wanted to see how powerful Dragon Chen's first Spirit Ability truly was.
"Long Chen, you can deal with it. I'll step in when you're in danger."
"Okay."
As the two were speaking, a surge of spirit power suddenly emanated from the cave entrance.
The Two-Colored Magic Fox noticed the human Spirit Masters approaching and immediately darted out of the cave, baring its fangs and glaring in their direction.
Only then did Dragon Chen clearly see the appearance of the Two-Colored Magic Fox.
It was nearly two meters long, its body a mix of white and crimson red; its main body was white, while its forehead, ears, and the latter half of its tail were crimson red.
Worried that it might proactively use its illusion skill, Dragon Chen didn't hesitate and quickly released his Spirit and spirit ring.
With the plucking of the zither strings, his first Spirit Ability, Demonic Sound Summoning Gourmand, was activated.
A gigantic Gourmand Shadow instantly condensed into form, appearing above the head of the Two-Colored Magic Fox.
As soon as the Gourmand Shadow appeared, it seemed to carry an ancient, fierce aura, with dim light swirling around its body.
Its gaping maw was like a black hole capable of devouring all things, its fangs intertwined, gleaming with a chilling light that made one's heart palpitate.
The blood-red eye under its armpit was like an abyss, revealing endless greed and destructive intent, seemingly causing even space to tremble slightly under its gaze.
Upon seeing this, Ye Tianming couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
Compared to the Gourmand Shadow he saw the first time, this one was even more powerful and solid.
Clearly, as Dragon Chen's spirit power increased, this Spirit Ability gained greater power.
As Dragon Chen continuously plucked the zither strings, the Gourmand Shadow let out a deep, earth-shattering roar, its sound waves rolling and striking deep into the Two-Colored Magic Fox's soul.
The ferocious look in the Two-Colored Magic Fox's eyes was instantly replaced by terror.
It instinctively felt the threat from the Gourmand Shadow.
It was a suppression originating from the depths of its bloodline, leaving it almost unable to move.
The Magic Fox's body began to tremble slightly, wanting to escape this place of death.
Dragon Chen did not give it a chance.
His fingertips danced even faster on the zither strings.
The Gourmand Shadow, like a living creature, extended its massive claws and, with a grasp in the void, an invisible force bound the Two-Colored Magic Fox.
Then, its gaping bloody maw bit the Two-Colored Magic Fox's neck, its sharp fangs directly piercing through it.
The Two-Colored Magic Fox struggled desperately but to no avail.
In the blink of an eye, it lay in a pool of blood.
A suffocating aura filled the air, as if even time itself had been frozen by this power.
Seeing this scene, Ye Tianming was utterly shocked.
He found it hard to imagine that Dragon Chen, who had not yet acquired his second spirit ring, had actually killed a Spirit Beast with nearly a millennium of cultivation all by himself.
That Gourmand Shadow not only possessed powerful devouring abilities but also extremely terrifying destructive power.
Dragon Chen retracted his spirit power.
Ye Tianming walked over.
"Long Chen, I've met so many Spirit Masters, but I've never seen such a formidable hundred-year Spirit Ability. The power of your first Spirit Ability is no less than a millennium Spirit Ability."
"Uncle Ye, you flatter me."
Dragon Chen had not used his first Spirit Ability since acquiring it; this was his first time using it.
He himself hadn't expected the Gourmand Shadow to possess such powerful destructive capabilities.
A wisp of yellow mist slowly rose from the Two-Colored Magic Fox's corpse, gradually condensing into a yellow spirit ring.
Within that yellow spirit ring, a faint dark purple glow seemed to be subtly revealed.
"Long Chen, adjust your state and prepare to absorb the spirit ring."
"Okay."
Dragon Chen took a deep breath, calming his inner excitement.
Under Uncle Ye's protection, he slowly walked towards the yellow spirit ring, his heart filled with anticipation and a hint of apprehension.
He wondered what kind of Spirit Ability he would gain this time.
Dragon Chen sat cross-legged beneath the spirit ring, closed his eyes, and focused his mind, beginning to absorb the energy within the spirit ring.
A warm yet slightly stinging power instantly surged through Dragon Chen's entire body.
Although the spirit ring was close to a millennium in age, Dragon Chen did not experience the same intense pain when absorbing its energy as he did when absorbing his first spirit ring.
His physical training and whale glue had taken effect, giving him a more resilient body capable of easily withstanding the energy impact from the spirit ring.
As time passed, the spirit ring's light gradually dimmed, eventually completely merging into Dragon Chen's body.
Dragon Chen opened his eyes, feeling the surging power within his body, and a more confident light flickered in his eyes.
"Long Chen, you've finally finished absorbing the spirit ring. How do you feel?"
Seeing this, Ye Tianming asked with concern.
Dragon Chen smiled slightly and stood up.
"Uncle Ye, my spirit power has increased by two levels, and I feel like my strength has advanced another step."
"Very good."
Ye Tianming nodded with satisfaction, then said with some anticipation:
"What about the Spirit Ability? Is it more normal?"
Dragon Chen scratched his head.
"Uncle Ye, my second Spirit Ability is much more normal than my first one, but it's still a bit strange."
"How strange?"
"I can summon a Nine-tailed Fox with the sound of my Demonic Zither."
"Nine-tailed Fox?"
Ye Tianming's eyes widened, full of disbelief.
The Nine-tailed Fox was a top-tier Spirit Beast among the fox species, only existing in legends, and most Spirit Masters had never seen one.
Ye Tianming hadn't seen one either, which made him even more eager.
"Long Chen, quickly release your Spirit Ability and show me."
"Okay."
After Dragon Chen spoke, his internal spirit power surged, his Spirit reappeared, and his spirit rings lit up accordingly, two faint yellow halos slowly rotating around him.
His fingers lightly touched the zither strings, and as the notes danced, the atmosphere in the air began to become subtle and mysterious.
A gigantic Nine-tailed Fox Shadow slowly condensed in front of Dragon Chen.
The Nine-tailed Fox's form was the same as the Two-Colored Magic Fox encountered earlier: its body was white, while its forehead, ears, and the latter half of its tail were crimson red.
But the difference was, instead of one tail behind it, there were nine!
Those nine tails were like nine flowing ribbons, each composed of pure white and fiery crimson red, shimmering with a strange light, looking both sacred and enchanting.
The Nine-tailed Fox Shadow's eyes were deep and agile, as if they could see into people's hearts. Its appearance caused the surrounding air to solidify, and a faint pressure enveloped the area.
The nine tails swayed gently, each movement seemingly carrying subtle ripples in space, demonstrating its extraordinary power.
Ye Tianming watched the scene before him, his eyes filled with shock.
A Nine-tailed Fox, a Spirit Beast that only existed in legends, was now summoned by Dragon Chen in the form of a Spirit Ability.
This was simply beyond his imagination!
Dragon Chen gazed at the Nine-tailed Fox Shadow before him, his heart likewise filled with astonishment and joy.
He continued to pluck the zither strings, and the zither music became even more melodious.
The Nine-tailed Fox Shadow reacted accordingly.
Its nine tails began to sway slowly, accompanied by an enchanting, whimpering sound, as if capable of charming hearts, making people involuntarily fall into a trance.