Dragon Chen and Ye Tianming cautiously approached the Green Turtle Beast, trying not to make any sound, lest they alert it.
The Green Turtle Beast had three thousand years of cultivation and was highly vigilant.
Just as the two of them were getting closer, it suddenly opened its eyes, and a hint of alertness flashed in its cloudy pupils.
Immediately after, the Green Turtle Beast seemed to realize something and quickly retracted its head and limbs into its heavy shell, leaving only an indestructible back exposed.
Uncle Ye softly said, "This Green Turtle Beast is quite agile, but it can't escape."
Dragon Chen smiled slightly, his eyes gleaming with confidence.
"Uncle Ye, let me deal with this Spirit Beast myself."
"Alright, then I'll stand by and support you."
Ye Tianming knew that Dragon Chen's Spirit and Spirit Abilities were very special.
Moreover, Dragon Chen's strength and intellect far surpassed those of his peers, so letting him face this three-thousand-year-old Green Turtle Beast alone was indeed a good opportunity for training.
Dragon Chen's body trembled slightly, and the Darknight Demon Lyre instantly appeared in his hand.
The dark magic lyre emitted a faint glow, as if containing endless mysterious power.
Immediately after, Dragon Chen lightly plucked the strings, and his first Spirit Ability was unleashed.
A black shadow shot out from the magic lyre, transforming into a massive Gourmand Shadow, pouncing towards the Green Turtle Beast with bared fangs and claws.
The Gourmand Shadow was enormous, almost covering half the sky.
It opened its gaping maw, revealing sharp fangs, and firmly pinned down the Green Turtle Beast, which was about to escape into the river.
Although the Green Turtle Beast had astonishing defense, it seemed powerless under the suppression of the Gourmand Shadow.
It tried to struggle, but whenever it tried to extend its limbs or head, it would be re-suppressed by the terrifying power of the Gourmand Shadow.
Just then, Dragon Chen plucked the strings again.
His second Spirit Ability—Magic Sound Summons Nine-tailed Fox—was also activated.
A brilliant light bloomed from the magic lyre, transforming into a demonic beast with nine fox tails.
The Nine-tailed Fox's body was light, and its nine tails swayed gently behind it.
Accompanying the soft whimpering sounds it emitted, a strange fluctuation permeated the air.
The Green Turtle Beast seemed to be affected by the Nine-tailed Fox's illusionary sound; its originally tense and wary expression gradually became dazed.
It seemed to have entered some kind of illusion, instinctively extending its head and limbs, as if chewing on something, its eyes glazed over, as if it were immersed in the joy of enjoying delicious food.
"Now!"
Dragon Chen's heart tensed, and his fingers plucked the strings again.
A sharp note cut through the air, aimed directly at the Green Turtle Beast's vital point.
"Puff!"
With a soft sound, an invisible sonic blade directly pierced into the Green Turtle Beast's neck.
The Green Turtle Beast, which had been lost in the illusion, suddenly trembled violently, its eyes turned crimson, and it let out a deafening roar.
But then, it fell down and soon stopped breathing.
Wisps of purple mist slowly rose from the massive corpse.
Dragon Chen easily killed the three-thousand-year-old Green Turtle Beast.
Ye Tianming was once again shocked.
The Nine-tailed Fox summoned by Dragon Chen through the sound of the magic lyre also possessed considerable strength.
The Green Turtle Beast was utterly defenseless against his mental attack.
Ye Tianming walked over to Dragon Chen.
"Long Chen, you succeeded, even more easily than I imagined."
Dragon Chen put away his Spirit and smiled slightly.
"Uncle Ye, the power of this second Spirit Ability also exceeded my imagination."
"Hmm, it is indeed powerful. I've said it before, even a Spirit King-level Spirit Master would likely find it difficult to resist the Nine-tailed Fox's control."
Before long, the purple thousand-year spirit ring had condensed into shape.
"Long Chen, adjust your state and prepare to absorb the spirit ring."
"Alright."
Dragon Chen adjusted his state, closed his eyes, and fully immersed himself in absorbing the spirit ring.
The surrounding air seemed to tremble slightly from the immense energy of the thousand-year spirit ring.
This was Dragon Chen's first time absorbing a thousand-year spirit ring.
The energy within the three-thousand-year spirit ring was like an untamed wild horse, violent and difficult to control.
But Dragon Chen, relying on his strengthened physique after consuming whale glue, easily resisted the impact of this power.
His body seemed to transform into a sturdy dam, no matter how turbulent the energy waves, he could steadily guide them into every corner of his body.
Time quietly passed, and Dragon Chen's expression gradually shifted from initial solemnity to tranquility, revealing a faint glow.
His spirit power within his body was continuously refined and enhanced through its fusion with the spirit ring's energy, until the two completely merged into one.
When the last trace of energy was completely absorbed, Dragon Chen suddenly opened his eyes, which shone with an even brighter light.
Seeing Dragon Chen awaken, Ye Tianming eagerly asked, "Long Chen, you've finally finished absorbing the spirit ring. How do you feel?"
Dragon Chen stood up and smiled, "My spirit power has increased by two levels, reaching level thirty-two. And I feel full of powerful energy."
"Very good. Then the newly acquired Spirit Ability should be related to defense, right?"
"Exactly, this is a Spirit Ability that combines offense and defense."
After Dragon Chen finished speaking, he slowly extended his right hand, and the Darknight Demon Lyre reappeared.
As his fingertips lightly touched the strings, the third spirit ring glowed brightly, and a mysterious and solemn aura permeated the air.
As Dragon Chen played, the sound of the magic lyre transformed into ripples, invisible to the naked eye, spreading outwards.
In the blink of an eye, a massive phantom of a turtle and snake intertwined slowly emerged.
It carried a heavy turtle shell on its back, its serpentine body winding, its large and powerful snake tail whipping in the air, its agile snake head revealing sharp teeth, constantly breathing, and its eyes revealing endless majesty.
That massive phantom enveloped Dragon Chen and the Darknight Demon Lyre, as if providing him with an indestructible fortress.
"Is this… the Black Tortoise?"
Ye Tianming looked at the scene before him with astonishment.
The Black Tortoise not only possessed extremely powerful defense but also fierce offensive power.
Dragon Chen nodded.
"Uncle Ye, this is indeed the Black Tortoise, combining offense and defense."
Ye Tianming looked at Dragon Chen, his eyes filled with gratification.
"That's great, this Spirit Ability is very powerful! You're only level thirty-two, yet you already possess Spirit Abilities for strong offense, strong control, and strong defense, integrating offense, defense, and control. I dare say that among Spirit Masters of the same level, no one is your opponent, and even Spirit Ancestor or Spirit King-level Spirit Masters would find it difficult to pose a threat to you."
Dragon Chen smiled.
"Uncle Ye, this Spirit Ability doesn't seem that exaggerated. Can I go to Heaven Dou Royal Academy now?"
"You can. However, you must remember what I told you: you must not use the devouring power of your first Spirit Ability in public."
"Understood, I understand."