Chapter 29: Ten Thousand Year Fourth Ring
Dugu Bo was once again startled by Dragon Chen's words.
The energy impact of a ten-thousand-year spirit ring is a huge test for a Spirit Master.
Even he only dared to attempt absorbing a ten-thousand-year spirit ring after his spirit power reached level fifty.
Yet Dragon Chen, a Spirit Master who had just stepped into level forty, possessed such confidence.
"Kid, are you really sure you can withstand the energy impact of a ten-thousand-year spirit ring?"
"Senior, don't worry, I've made up my mind."
Dragon Chen smiled faintly, a look of determination flickering in his eyes.
He had consumed whale glue, and combined with the body-refining effects of the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Fiery Apricot Velvet, his body was already far beyond what an ordinary Spirit Master could compare to.
Moreover, a few days ago, he had specifically taken that plant of Autumn Water Dew, and his mental force had also significantly increased.
Therefore, he believed he could withstand the energy impact of a ten-thousand-year spirit ring.
Dugu Bo frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, then nodded.
"Alright, since you're so confident, I'll accompany you to the Star Dou Great Forest."
The two immediately set off for the Star Dou Great Forest.
They reached their destination in less than two days.
Dragon Chen was no stranger to this forest, having been there many times.
However, he had never ventured into the forest center.
This time they were looking for a ten-thousand-year Spirit Beast, which was hard to encounter in the outer areas of the forest; they needed to go deeper.
Dugu Bo, relying on his rich experience and keen perception, led Dragon Chen to explore towards the forest center.
After two days of searching, they finally discovered their target in a deep, secluded valley.
That Spirit Beast was four meters long, massive in size, with fur as black as ink, its eyes gleaming with a faint red light, and it exuded a heart-pounding aura.
Dugu Bo said softly:
"It's a ten-thousand-year Ghost Tiger."
"This is the one!"
A hint of excitement flashed in Dragon Chen's eyes.
"Senior, let me handle this Ghost Tiger myself."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo's expression changed.
"What kind of joke are you playing, kid? This is a ten-thousand-year Spirit Beast, with formidable combat power. Moreover, its speed is faster than that of ordinary tiger-type Spirit Beasts. You've only just reached level forty, you're no match for it at all."
"How would I know without trying?"
Dugu Bo gently shook his head and smiled faintly:
"You're too confident, kid. Absorbing a ten-thousand-year spirit ring is one thing, but you even want to hunt a ten-thousand-year Ghost Tiger by yourself."
"If I can't handle it, it won't be too late for you to step in."
"You truly won't shed tears until you see the coffin. Fine, then go ahead and try."
Under Dugu Bo's slightly worried yet expectant gaze, Dragon Chen's figure unfolded, and he single-handedly confronted the ten-thousand-year Ghost Tiger.
Dragon Chen's mind concentrated, and the Darknight Demon Lyre instantly appeared before him.
As his fingertips lightly plucked, a string of low, mysterious zither notes echoed through the valley, striking deep into the Ghost Tiger's soul.
The Ghost Tiger was startled by the sudden zither notes, its eyes glowed intensely with a faint red light, and with a roar, it lunged fiercely at Dragon Chen, its speed like a black lightning bolt.
Facing this surging offensive, Dragon Chen was well prepared.
His fingers danced rapidly across the strings, and as the zither notes surged, a massive green Black Tortoise Shadow firmly enveloped him.
The Ghost Tiger's sharp claws and fangs fiercely struck the Black Tortoise Shadow, but only stirred ripples, unable to penetrate the seemingly fragile yet indestructible light and shadow defense.
Seeing this scene, Dugu Bo was utterly shocked.
He hadn't expected that Dragon Chen, as a control system Spirit Master, would have such powerful defense, able to easily withstand the attacks of a ten-thousand-year Ghost Tiger.
Even more astonishing to Dugu Bo was that behind the Black Tortoise Shadow, a massive snake tail quietly extended, flexibly coiling tightly around the Ghost Tiger, restricting its movements.
However, that Ghost Tiger was, after all, a ten-thousand-year Spirit Beast and would not easily yield.
It roared repeatedly, its spirit power surging within, and with powerful force, it broke free from the Black Tortoise Shadow's Binding.
When it attacked again, its body suddenly split into two, transforming into two identical black shadows that assaulted the head and tail of the Black Tortoise Shadow respectively.
Facing the Ghost Tiger's cunning counterattack, a cold smile played on Dragon Chen's lips.
His finger moved slightly, and his first Spirit Ability instantly activated.
A massive Gourmand Shadow appeared out of thin air, carrying an aura of devouring all things, and collided head-on with the Ghost Tiger's main body.
Upon seeing the Gourmand Shadow with a human face and goat body, Dugu Bo was once again shocked.
"What is this again? Why are Dragon Chen's Spirit Abilities all so bizarre? He's truly a wicked kid."
Under Dragon Chen's control, the Gourmand and the Ghost Tiger's main body engaged in a fierce struggle, biting wildly at each other.
Although the ferocious beast was merely a shadow, it possessed attack power comparable to a physical entity.
After a fierce entanglement, the Gourmand displayed its overwhelming power, biting the Ghost Tiger's neck.
The immense power rendered the Ghost Tiger's struggles futile, and it was ultimately completely suppressed and bitten to death by the Gourmand amidst a desperate roar.
"How... how is this possible?!"
"Killing a ten-thousand-year Ghost Tiger with a hundred-year Spirit Ability!"
Dugu Bo witnessed the entire process from the side, his expression beyond mere shock.
He never imagined that the fierce beast Dragon Chen summoned through his zither notes would be so powerful.
Dragon Chen put away his Darknight Demon Lyre.
Dugu Bo walked towards him.
"Kid, what was that monster you summoned with your zither notes? I've never seen it before."
"It's called the Gourmand, an ancient fierce beast."
"Gourmand?"
Dugu Bo shook his head.
"Kid, your Spirit Abilities are too bizarre. I've lived for seventy or eighty years, and I've never seen a Spirit Master and Spirit Abilities like yours. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would never believe that someone could kill a ten-thousand-year Spirit Beast with a hundred-year Spirit Ability."
Dragon Chen smiled, offering no further explanation.
Dugu Bo only now realized that Dragon Chen's confidence stemmed from his own formidable strength.
"Alright, adjust your state and prepare to absorb the spirit ring. I'll guard you."
"Okay, thanks."
Wisps of black mist slowly rose from the Ghost Tiger's corpse, gradually condensing in the air into a ten-thousand-year spirit ring emitting black light.
Dragon Chen adjusted his state, drew the ten-thousand-year spirit ring towards him, and then began to absorb it.
As the spirit ring absorption progressed, surges of vast energy surged within Dragon Chen's body, like rivers flowing into the sea, grand and magnificent.
Dragon Chen felt the immense energy impact, sweat constantly beaded on his forehead, but he gritted his teeth and persevered.
Dugu Bo watched intently from the side, ready to deal with any potential accidents.
Although he trusted Dragon Chen, absorbing a ten-thousand-year spirit ring was still a huge test for a fourteen-year-old Spirit Master who had just entered level forty.
Time passed by minute by minute, and Dragon Chen's aura gradually stabilized, his previously violently fluctuating spirit power also began to become peaceful.
Dugu Bo secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
It seemed Dragon Chen had successfully passed the most dangerous stage.
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