allendalepharm Chapter 17, 3 Years, 4th Ring
Chapter 17, 3 Years, 4th Ring
With a single strike, he swiftly and decisively killed two top-tier plant-type soul beasts that had been entrenched here for countless years and clearly coordinated with each other. The terrifying power of a top-tier soul master was on full display in Kong Deming's hands.
When prepared, a Soul Master's attack power is undoubtedly the strongest among those of the same level, and this is especially true of Kong Deming, who is known as the father of the ninth-level Soul Master.
Don't even mention that this Azure Phosphorus Nine Absolute Flower is only close to 100,000 years old. Even if a beast king who has successfully condensed a soul core and truly advanced to the 100,000-year realm were to withstand this attack, the only outcome would be instant death.
As the last vestiges of life in the Nine-Petaled Jade Flower faded, the thick poisonous mist in the air rapidly thinned. Not far from the withered body of the Nine-Petaled Jade Flower, the body of the Immortal Spirit Grass transformed into milky-white specks of light that slowly rose. These specks of light remained condensed and gradually transformed into a black halo that slowly rose within an inky glow.
"Truly a divine creation, even the process of its spirit ring formation is so extraordinary," Kong Tianxu thought inwardly. Then, Kong Deming's somewhat hesitant voice rang out:
"Given this fluctuation in soul power, the true age of this immortal herb should be a little over 30,000 years. Xu'er, your Soul Saint-level physical strength is more than enough. However, this is not an ordinary 10,000-year-old soul ring; the soul is trembling..."
Kong Tianxu smiled confidently and answered with his actions.
With a slight movement of his mental energy, a silver dragon pattern slowly appeared behind him amidst flashes of silver light. The silver dragon was not large, but it was extremely clear and lifelike.
Nine beams of light circled around the dragon's body, among which the blue-purple, turquoise, crimson, and pure white lights were particularly bright, and the pure white light, which resembled frost and snow, was as solid as a tangible substance.
With its wings spread wide and its head held high, the dragon glanced with interest at the remaining milky-white specks of light from the Immortal Spirit Grass before opening its mouth and inhaling. Instantly, the jet-black soul ring was swallowed up by the silver dragon.
Kong Tianxu sat down cross-legged to the side, his body swirling with bright silver soul power, and the silver dragon turned back and merged back into his body.
Although both are ten-thousand-year soul rings, the soul ring produced by the Immortal Spirit Grass is significantly different from the ten-thousand-year soul ring of the Tiger Demon Cat, except that its color is much richer. Within the black light, there are also milky white light spots that flicker faintly.
That was a fluctuation of pure, attribute-less soul power, which Kong Tianxu, with the Myriad Beginnings Returning to Origin Domain by his side, could naturally sense clearly.
When the black spirit ring entered his body, Kong Tianxu's first feeling could be best described with two words: full and pure.
Indeed, the moment the black spirit ring merged into his body, Kong Tianxu felt as if his resilient meridians were stretched to their maximum extent.
Under the mental gaze, it was as if the Immortal Spirit Grass had gathered the primordial energy of heaven and earth to form a small sun within its own body, with boundless and pure soul power everywhere.
Although it was absorbed the moment it touched his body, the energy of the soul ring formed from the essence of the 30,000-year-old immortal herb was immense. It seemed to flow endlessly into his body, guided by the resentment of the immortal herb after its death.
Faced with energy powerful enough to overwhelm an ordinary Soul Saint, Kong Tianxu was not surprised but delighted. He hadn't expected the energy of this Immortal Spirit Grass to be so pure. Perhaps for other Soul Masters, this situation would be a cause for alarm, but for him, it was simply a gift delivered to his door.
The Origin of Myriad Beginnings Domain was activated, and the meridians in his body were instantly enveloped in a hazy golden light. The raging torrent of energy immediately subsided upon touching the golden light, allowing Kong Tianxu's soul power to guide its circulation according to the cultivation technique.
While strengthening his soul power, he also continuously enhanced Kong Tianxu's physique and mental strength.
As for the resentment of that fairy herb
How could a plant-type soul beast possibly dare to offend the majesty of a silver dragon?
No matter how extraordinary it is, it cannot surpass the rank of the peak dragon race. Once the ancient bloodline aura of the top dragon is released, the remaining spiritual power of the Immortal Spirit Grass will dissipate on its own.
Kong Deming had been observing him cautiously. Kong Tianxu sat there motionless, a faint golden and silver halo emanating from his body. The silver light rose, forming a thin mist like scattered stars. Although his dense soul power fluctuated violently, it showed no signs of agitation or loss of control.
The energy of the 30,000-year-old Immortal Spirit Grass Soul Ring was clearly completely suppressed by Kong Tianxu; otherwise, there would definitely be unabsorbable soul essence dissipating with each breath.
A look of surprise flashed across Kong Deming's eyes. Kong Tianxu's performance had once again refreshed his understanding. Originally, he only knew that his only grandson had a high physical strength, but now it seemed that Kong Tianxu's mental strength also far exceeded the level that his peers should have.
A 30,000-year-old soul ring, especially one made from a top-tier existence like a fairy herb that has condensed all its energy into it—can you just absorb it like that?
Kong Deming knew for himself that even when he was a Soul Saint, he absolutely could not have obtained his seventh Soul Ring. Even though he also possessed twin Martial Souls, one of which was a giant dragon Martial Soul that greatly enhanced his physique, his chances were still slim.
Seeing that Kong Tianxu absorbed the 30,000-year soul ring without any apparent effort, how could he not be surprised?
This was clearly not because Kong Tianxu's cultivation had reached a level where he could absorb it, but because his body was too strong and his own martial soul completely suppressed and even shattered the immortal spirit grass. On a spiritual level, it made the immortal spirit grass soul ring lose any possibility of struggling. This was an absolutely powerful fusion!
Perhaps it's time to give this to him.
Kong Deming pondered for a moment, then flipped his wrist, and a necklace appeared in his hand.
This chain doesn't seem to be woven; it looks more like it's forged. The most peculiar thing is the pendant, which is shaped like a skull, with a brilliant silver halo flowing across its surface.
The dazzling silver color was exactly the same as the light shimmering on Kong Tianxu's body.
As time passed, Kong Tianxu's expression remained calm. The golden and silver light gradually disappeared into his body, and his breathing began to stabilize.
If nothing goes wrong within a minute, there shouldn't be any problems. Kong Deming thought to himself.
This trip to the Star Dou Great Forest was definitely worthwhile. He had never even heard of a ten-thousand-year-old immortal herb in his life. It was impossible for it to exist in the Demon Forest or the Jingyang Mountains, let alone one with a cultivation level of thirty thousand years. His grandson was truly blessed.
After confirming that everything was normal, Kong Deming did not rest. He went to the side of the completely withered body of the Bilin Jiujue Flower.
The internal structures of the several level-nine soul tools he used underwent some special processing to erase the soul master's own aura. In this way, the soul rings generated after killing soul beasts were ownerless and could be provided to any soul master in need for absorption.