Join my Patreon to be 30 chapters ahead of the webnovel releases:
patreon.com/ZeroMoney
I would appreciate your help if you could join my Patreon and support me because it would keep me motivated.
******
"Roar!"
As Dai Weisi began absorbing the soul ring, the soul of the Dark Golden Terrowclaw Bear appeared in his spiritual sea. Upon seeing the enemy who had killed it, the bear was immediately enraged and charged at Dai Weisi, its massive claws striking with terrifying force!
"Small tricks like this, daring to show off in front of me? Great Might Heaven Dragon!"
In his spiritual sea, Dai Weisi's eyes hardened, and his body transformed into a mighty Saint White Tiger, blocking the bear's attack with ease. He let out an ear-piercing roar right next to the bear's ear.
"Roar..."
The deafening tiger roar filled the bear with terror, causing it to involuntarily step back, its fear evident.
Dai Weisi couldn't help but smile, "What's wrong? Are you afraid? Heh, now you understand why tigers are called the 'kings of the mountains,' right?"
He chuckled. In his past life, tigers were often referred to as "kings of the mountains" and were believed to have the power to drive away evil spirits.
At that moment, the Dark Golden Terrowclaw Bear was in a spiritual form—wasn't that just another form of "driving away evil"?
Dai Weisi's spiritual power was already twice that of an ordinary Soul Master. On top of that, he had consumed the "Wishing for the Endless Waters Elixir" and possessed the Saint White Tiger Martial Soul, making the absorption of a 30,000-year-old soul ring a breeze.
"This kid is truly a genius! This is a 30,000-year-old soul ring!"
Meanwhile, outside, Dugu Bo watched as Dai Weisi absorbed the soul ring. Two hours had passed, and Dai Weisi had shown no signs of pain. Instead, he seemed to effortlessly pass through the dangerous period, which left Dugu Bo in awe.
"If this kid can break through to Titled Douluo, the entire Douluo Continent will belong to the Star Luo Empire," Dugu Bo thought, shaking his head. He was more interested in poisons and didn't really care about the future, so he took out a Nine-Rank Purple Mushroom, placed it in his mouth, and silently began refining the medicinal power to enhance his own soul power.
Three more hours passed, and Dai Weisi slowly opened his eyes. As he felt the immense soul power within him, his face was filled with joy.
"Ah? Little friend, you're awake? How do you feel now? What's your soul power level?"
"Senior, I'm now at level 55, almost reaching level 56."
"Oh, level 55... What? Level 55 already! So fast, are you sure?"
Dugu Bo was utterly stunned when he heard that Dai Weisi's soul power had already reached level 55. He could hardly believe it!
"I'm absolutely certain. I'm now a 55th-level Attack-type Soul King!" Dai Weisi smiled.
He had consumed the "Miraculous Fungus-Talking Heavenly Chrysanthemum" and absorbed the 30,000-year-old Dark Golden Terrowclaw Bear soul ring, which had given him a substantial boost in soul power.
As for the other four medicinal herbs, the "Eight-Star Xuan Ice Grass" and "Fiery Apricot-Red Beauty" had helped him refine his body using ice and fire, improving his martial soul's quality. The "Wishing for the Endless Waters Elixir" had enhanced his mental power, but none of them contributed directly to his soul power.
The "Earth Dragon Golden Melon" had mostly been used to promote the evolution of his Evil-Gaze White Tiger martial soul. After his martial soul evolved into the Saint White Tiger, the remaining medicinal power was insufficient to increase his soul power.
Moreover, with the evolution of his martial soul, the speed at which Dai Weisi cultivated his soul power had now more than doubled.
Even though he hadn't stopped practicing these past few days, his soul power had only just reached level 55.
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo's expression grew serious. "Little friend, how old are you? Please give me your exact age, down to the month."
"Senior Dugu Bo, I'm currently 20 years and 3 months old. Is something wrong?"
"Twenty years old and a Soul King... As far as I know, you're the first person to reach Soul King at such a young age! To have two 10,000-year-old soul rings at the Soul King stage, your talent is truly unparalleled in the history of Douluo Continent."
"Looks like, in the next Soul Master Competition, the champion will most likely belong to the Star Luo Empire."
The Soul Master competition was still almost three years away, and at that time, Dai Weisi would only be 23, which meant he could easily participate in the competition.
At that time, he would likely have already broken through level 60 and become a Soul Emperor.
As for the Spirit Hall targeting Dai Weisi, Dugu Bo was not concerned at all. He was the Grand Prince of the Star Luo Empire, and over the years, the Empire's overall strength had grown stronger. The Spirit Hall would not dare take action against Star Luo Empire at such a time.
Unless Bibi Dong had lost her mind and wanted to destroy the Spirit Hall herself!
"Little friend, tell me about your fifth soul skill. A 30,000-year-old fifth soul skill must be incredibly powerful, right?"
"Haha, of course! Senior, just watch closely!" Dai Weisi replied with a smile, releasing his martial soul. The dark black fifth soul ring suddenly flickered, and intense golden soul power surged into his hands.
As the fifth soul skill was activated, Dai Weisi felt as though he had become the Dark Golden Terrowclaw Bear itself, with immense strength coursing through his arms.
"Fifth Soul Skill: White Tiger Earth-Shattering Slash!"
Dai Weisi roared to the sky. His arms transformed into massive tiger claws, and with lightning speed, he struck a giant rock in front of him. The extreme golden soul power transformed into a fierce gale, charging forward and hitting the rock.
Boom!
In an instant, a loud explosion rang out. The rock shattered as the gust of wind, like a blade, sliced through it, causing it to explode and scatter in all directions.
This attack, Dai Weisi had named the White Tiger Earth-Shattering Slash!
"Is that all?"
Dugu Bo frowned slightly. While the White Tiger Earth-Shattering Slash was powerful, its principle was simple: gathering soul power to form a wind blade and then releasing it. With enough soul power, anyone could perform this attack.
"This 30,000-year soul skill seems nothing special," Dugu Bo mused.
"Hehe, Senior, if you really think that, you're completely mistaken. I haven't finished my performance yet," Dai Weisi said with a smile.
With that, Dai Weisi attacked again. His arms moved rapidly, so fast that they left behind blurry afterimages. Each strike sent a gust of wind flying toward the rocks, trees, and the ground, leaving powerful marks.
Then, he clenched both hands tightly, gathering massive soul power into his arms. After ten seconds of charging, both hands suddenly shone brightly, and the dazzling golden light made it difficult for those around him to keep their eyes open.
Dugu Bo hurriedly covered his eyes, exclaiming, "This... this is..."
"What you saw earlier was just a quick-release version. After charging for ten seconds, this is the true White Tiger Earth-Shattering Slash! Haaah!"
Dai Weisi roared, and his tightly clenched hands transformed into a glowing blade. With all his might, he swung the blade. In an instant, a sword aura surged forward, and the fierce gale howled in the air, soaring toward the heavens!
The massive golden sword energy, like the Earth Tiger Armor's Earth-Splitting Strike, tore through the ground, charging forward and obliterating all obstacles in its path. The ground was left with a deep fissure that stretched for over twenty meters.
"This!" Looking at the ruined landscape in front of him, Dugu Bo was astonished. He commented, "The White Tiger Earth-Shattering Slash—its roar like wind, splitting the heavens and earth, slaying all things. Truly, it lives up to its name! With just this move, you could battle a Soul Saint!"
Dai Weisi said with a hint of regret, "Its power is indeed impressive, but unfortunately, it requires ten seconds of charging. Without charging, its power is pretty average. Plus, every time I use it, it consumes a tenth of my soul power."
Despite this, Dai Weisi was quite satisfied with his fifth soul skill. After charging, it could be used as a finishing move.
Even without charging, the rapid attack speed was enough to deal significant damage to enemies. Moreover, his biggest gain from this battle wasn't just the fifth soul ring!
(End of Chapter)