allendalepharm Chapter 16, 5th Soul Ring, Ten Thousand Years!
Chapter 16, 5th Soul Ring, Ten Thousand Years!
Inside the palace, a dazzling red light shot into the sky.
The entire dome of the Divine Palace was stained with a magnificent crimson color.
A vast and vibrant pressure, centered on Ouyang, swept outwards in all directions!
This oppressive aura originated from the same source as the aura of his previous four 100,000-year soul rings, but it also seemed to have an added touch of dreamlike and ethereal quality.
Ouyang stared blankly at the fifth soul ring that was slowly forming beneath his feet.
Its vivid, blood-red color, and the mysterious patterns flowing across it, all proclaim its identity—
A 100,000-year soul ring!
"It's... generated?"
Ouyang's mind was a little foggy.
One second he was worrying about how to reach level 50 so he could perform his "self-generated spirit rings" trick in front of everyone.
The system then completed the task in one step the next second.
Not only did they level him up to level 50, they also equipped him with all the spirit rings.
It felt like the system had just handed him a pillow when he was about to fall asleep, and it was the most comfortable kind of pillow at that.
"Thank you so much..."
Ouyang wanted to cry but had no tears.
He truly doesn't know whether to laugh or cry now.
The plan was once again completely disrupted.
How can he perform in public now?
We already have the spirit rings!
Are you suggesting he say in front of everyone, "Look, I slept last night and grew a 100,000-year soul ring"?
Given their imaginations, they'll probably interpret it as some kind of nonsense like "attaining enlightenment in a dream, and divine halo spontaneously appearing."
"well……"
Ouyang sighed deeply, feeling utterly exhausted.
He looked down at his panel, wanting to see what "surprise" this new soul ring would bring him.
[Spirit Ring Configuration: ...Fifth Spirit Ring: 100,000 Years (Red)]
[Soul Skill:]
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[Fifth Soul Skill - Dream Weaving Realm: Constructs an independent dream space centered on the host's own spiritual power. Within this space, the host is the absolute ruler, able to arbitrarily modify the spatial laws and environment. Enemies can be forcibly pulled into the dream, and friendly units can be invited in. The duration and intensity of the dream are related to the host's spiritual power and soul power consumption.]
"The Dream Weaver's Realm?"
Ouyang's eyes lit up slightly as he looked at the new soul skill.
To create an independent dream space?
Am I still the absolute master within?
This soul skill... is quite interesting!
Isn't this a portable, absolutely safe "domain"?
Although his soul power is still very weak, he can probably only construct a dream the size of a basketball court, and it won't last long.
But the potential of this soul skill is limitless!
"etc!"
A sudden inspiration struck Ouyang.
"If I could pull people into my dreams, wouldn't I be able to do whatever I wanted in those dreams?"
"Can I transform back into my original spirit beast form in my dreams?"
Once the idea came to mind, it grew wildly like weeds.
Yup!
In the real world, he cannot transform back into his original form as a divine beast.
But in the dream world that you control, isn't this a piece of cake?
When the time comes, I'll drag Bibi Dong, Hu Liena, and all those people into my dreams.
Then, right in front of them, I transformed into a gigantic soul beast that stood tall and imposing!
Let Da Ming and Er Ming also make a cameo appearance, shouting "Welcome back, Boss!" from the sidelines!
Such visual impact, such a scene with irrefutable evidence!
Surely that should shatter their preconceived notions, right?
In their dreams, they can't very well say that this is also some kind of "evolution of the Great Dao" or "manifestation of the Law," can they?
This plan is even more perfect and more shocking than the previous public generation of spirit rings!
"Hahaha! Haven't you heard that there's always a way out?"
Ouyang shook off his previous dejection and became excited.
He felt he had finally found a truly feasible, definitive self-destruction plan!
"System, you've finally done something good this time!"
Ouyang mentally gave the system a thumbs up.
Although the appearance of this fifth spirit ring disrupted his previous plans.
But it also provided him with a completely new and more perfect idea.
Just as Ouyang was getting excited about his new plan.
He was unaware that the massive commotion caused by his breakthrough to level 50 and the formation of his fifth spirit ring had already alarmed the entire Spirit City.
Pope's Palace.
Bibi Dong, who was reviewing documents, suddenly felt a familiar, vast pressure coming from the direction of the Divine Child Palace.
She suddenly stood up, a hint of surprise flashing in her beautiful eyes.
This aura... it's His Highness the Divine Child!
Has he... broken through again?
It's only been a few days since the sermon ended?
How did you break through again?
Moreover, this oppressive aura seems to contain a completely new fluctuation of laws!
"Someone come here!"
"Your Majesty!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo appeared instantly.
Their faces were also filled with shock.
"Your Majesty, a violent fluctuation of soul power has appeared in the direction of the Divine Child Palace! And... it seems a new soul ring has been formed!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo's voice was trembling.
"Let's go! Let's take a look!"
Without the slightest hesitation, Bibi Dong, along with the two Douluo, transformed into three streaks of light and headed straight for the Divine Son Palace.
When they arrived, the soaring red light and oppressive aura within the Divine Son's Palace had already slowly dissipated.
They pushed open the door and entered, only to find Ouyang sitting cross-legged on the bed.
He had five spirit rings on his body, one gold and four red, which were slowly pulsating and exuding a heart-palpitating aura.
Especially the fifth soul ring, brand new yet solid, with a hundred thousand years of light flowing over it, so dazzling it hurt the eyes.
"Five...five spirit rings already?"
"And... the fifth one is also 100,000 years?!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo gasped, feeling their worldviews being challenged once again.
A six or seven-year-old child, a level 50 Soul King.
This is outrageous enough.
Now, he has gained another 100,000-year spirit ring!
How exactly did they do that?
He never even left the Spirit Hall!
Can spirit rings really grow out of thin air?
Bibi Dong's gaze was fixed on Ouyang, her mind racing.
She recalled the "Spiritual Journey to the Great Void and Great Sleep Method" that Ouyang had mentioned during his sermons.
"In slumber, the soul merges with heaven and earth, sensing the flow of laws... When you awaken from your slumber, you will find that your power has undergone a qualitative leap without you even realizing it!"
Is it...
A terrifying thought arose in her mind.
Could it be that His Highness the Divine Child had just entered that "deep sleep" state?
Then, after taking a nap, he broke through?
A new 100,000-year soul ring has grown?
This conjecture, though utterly absurd, is the only explanation for the scene before us!
Bibi Dong's breathing suddenly became rapid.
She felt as if she had touched upon the cultivation methods of "God".
So it turns out that gods don't need to go through the hardship of hunting soul beasts like mortals!
Their power and their spirit rings all come from their understanding of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth!
When one's cultivation reaches a certain level, one resonates with the Great Dao, and a divine halo naturally arises!
This is the true path of the gods!
"I understand... I completely understand..."
Bibi Dong muttered to herself, her eyes flashing with an unprecedented fervor.
The look in her eyes when she looked at Ouyang was no longer just simple reverence, but carried a kind of... pilgrimage to "truth"!
"Your Highness, you...you've broken through again?"
Bibi Dong stepped forward and asked cautiously, afraid of disturbing this god who was "enlightened".
Ouyang opened his eyes and saw Bibi Dong and the other two, already prepared for what was to come.
He said with a "tired" look:
"Yeah, I had a dream last night that I turned into a butterfly and flew around and around. When I woke up, this is what I am now."
He's playing on the "Zhuangzi's Dream of a Butterfly" meme, trying to see if these people can understand it.
However, his words struck Bibi Dong like a thunderbolt!
Isn't this exactly the description in classical texts of the supreme state of "forgetting oneself and the world, and achieving oneness with nature"?
His Highness the Divine Child actually reached this level in his dream!
Moreover, he expressed this profound and mysterious state using a simple and easy-to-understand metaphor like "becoming a butterfly"!
How profound yet simple this is!
What a profound blessing this is!
Bibi Dong shuddered, as if she had grasped a trace of the Great Dao once again.
She bowed deeply to Ouyang once again.
"Thank you for your guidance, Your Highness! Bibi Dong... has learned a great deal!"
Ouyang: "..."
He looked at Bibi Dong, who was bowing to him yet again, and waved his hand helplessly.
"Alright, alright, it's good that you understand."
He was too lazy to even complain anymore.
Tired.
Destroy it.
[Ding! The host has successfully broken through level 50 and, using the allusion of "Zhuangzi's Butterfly Dream," has once again triggered Pope Bibi Dong's ultimate enlightenment!]
[Reckless Behavior Rating: A+! Superior Culture Overwhelms!]
[Rewards Settlement: The previously distributed mystery gift packs have been opened!]
[Congratulations, host! You have obtained a special item: Soul Beast Affinity MAX (Upgraded Version) - All Beasts Pay Homage!]
[Item Description: When all soul beasts (including those in human form) see their host, they will not only feel affection and submission, but will also instinctively regard the host as the "Emperor" of their soul beast race, and develop a strong desire to protect and follow them!]
Upon hearing the system notification, Ouyang's vision went black, and he almost fainted.
All beasts come to pay homage?
It's also effective against soul beasts in human form?
This...this is unbearable!
He suddenly thought of someone.
That little rabbit who loved pulling his carrots since he was little...
Xiao Wu!