Three days later.
Xiao Lin's Chaos Right Leg Bone finally evolved into a 100,000-year-old soul bone.
In his consciousness space, Xiao Lin felt the enormous boost in soul power the Chaos Right Leg Bone granted him, still in disbelief.
Now, Xiao Lin's soul power level had reached 48, and his Qi and blood strength compression had not fallen behind.
Every bodily function had perfectly evolved. At this point, he had no weaknesses at all.
Of course, the most important change was in his soul bone skill.
The original Chaos Magnetic Field had transformed into the Chaos Domain.
This domain doubled Xiao Lin's resistance.
Originally, he had 50% energy resistance; now, it was 75%.
By energy resistance, it meant that 75% of any attack Xiao Lin received would be absorbed and neutralized by the Chaos Domain.
And then converted into Xiao Lin's own energy.
At present, even just standing still, it would likely be impossible for ordinary Soul Emperor-level experts to damage him.
If Xiao Lin could further strengthen the Chaos Right Leg Bone in the future, this resistance could continue to rise.
Moreover, the range of the Chaos Domain had expanded.
Previously, it was pitifully small—only the magnetic field around Xiao Lin's body.
Now, Xiao Lin could expand the domain, covering a radius of twenty meters, all within his control.
With this, Xiao Lin could even provide some protection to Tang San and the others.
Feeling the power of the Chaos Right Leg Bone, Xiao Lin couldn't help but give the Ice-Fire Dragon King a thumbs-up, exclaiming, "As expected of a 100,000-year-quality soul bone, its Chaos energy has the foundation of godhood."
"Indeed. You were indestructible before, but that was a bit too rigid and prone to breaking. Now, you have no flaws."
The Ice Dragon King nodded, marveling at Xiao Lin's current physique.
"If you were six years old now, upon awakening your Martial Soul, you would surely awaken the true Martial Soul you mentioned. What a pity."
The Fire Dragon King shook his head, full of regret.
In his eyes, Xiao Lin's body now exuded spiritual charm; if he were a newly hatched young dragon, he would undoubtedly be a genius dragon.
Among human Soul Masters, awakening the Martial Soul Xiao Lin spoke of would be certain.
Hearing the two Dragon Kings, Xiao Lin had no choice but to accept it.
He could only hope there might still be a chance when he went to Sea God Island.
Finally, after thanking the two Dragon Kings in his consciousness space, Xiao Lin returned to reality.
Opening his eyes, he found Tang San and the others looking at him with concern.
Tang San asked, "Brother Lin, it's been three days. Are you hungry?"
"Not really," Xiao Lin replied.
He realized his body now seemed almost monstrous.
Three days without food, and he felt nothing.
Could this be the benefit of body evolution?
Had his ability to absorb food greatly increased, perfectly assimilating it?
Hearing Xiao Lin wasn't hungry, Tang San grew curious.
"Brother Lin, what happened these past three days?"
Tang San could tell from the Purple Extreme Demon Eye that Xiao Lin had changed because of the Right Leg Bone, but he had no idea how.
The gray haze was something even the Purple Extreme Demon Eye couldn't see through.
Still, over the past three days, it was clear even to the naked eye that Xiao Lin had grown considerably stronger.
"My Chaos Right Leg Bone strengthened my body, so I absorbed a large amount of ice-fire spiritual energy," Xiao Lin casually explained.
He didn't want to reveal the full truth to Tang San and the others just yet.
"Also, even while I was cultivating these three days, I was researching soul bones."
"Right, your own right leg bone."
After this clarification, everyone's confusion turned to curiosity.
"Brother Lin, what did you discover? Tang Ni and I recently found quite a few new immortal herbs."
Hearing this, Xiao Lin was momentarily stunned.
"Didn't you already harvest all the immortal herbs last time? Except for the ones we didn't recognize."
Xiao Lin couldn't help but ask.
"No, these are the ones whose effects we didn't know last time. Now I have a rough idea of their effects," Tang San explained, then frowned.
"Alas, we haven't fully absorbed the herbs we currently have. We'll have to wait until the Soul Saint stage to take in new herbs."
"From now on, we must seriously cultivate our Qi and blood every day."
Hearing Tang San's explanation, Xiao Lin's eyes brightened.
Normally, one could only absorb a single immortal herb at a time.
In the original timeline, Tang San absorbed the Fiery Apricot and the Eight-Pointed Frost Grass, but it did not increase his soul power. Their energies conflicted, most of it canceling out.
Only a small portion granted Tang San fire-ice immunity and partial evolution of the Eight-Spider Spear.
Even that ice-fire immunity was largely ineffective against extreme ice-fire.
Yet, Tang San had only absorbed the vision-enhancing "Sight Through Autumn Dew" externally.
Now, having learned the Qi and Blood cultivation method, most of the herb's energy converted into life force and vitality, allowing them to absorb another herb.
The same applied to Xiao Lin.
Although he had absorbed three herbs, his two dantians, auxiliary soul bones, and the Qiu Dragon Staff helped distribute the herb energy.
"If there's a new herb complementary to the previous ones, can I take it now?" Xiao Lin asked.
Tang San thought for a moment and nodded.
"Yes, with our physiques, we can absorb it."
Curious, Xiao Lin asked, "What effects do the newly discovered herbs have?"
Xiao Wu and Tang Ni perked up, eager to know if there were herbs suitable for early absorption.
Who wouldn't want to get stronger in advance?
Tang San shook his head.
"Brother Lin, none of the new herbs match our current herb affinities."
Then he pointed to a vine plant in the distance. A white-petaled flower with oblong, orange-red fruit came into Xiao Lin's sight.
"That is the Earth Dragon Golden Melon. I checked carefully; it's an earth-attribute divine material. Absorbing it grants a Soul Master the power to manipulate the earth. Perfect for Soul Masters with a dragon-type Martial Soul."
Tang San added humorously, "Earth Dragon Golden Melon… Xiao San, your name choice makes it sound like a potato."
Xiao Lin looked at the orange-red melon, feeling a faint desire.
"Earth attribute… Too bad I can't absorb it now. I'll save it for later."
He shook his head.
The Earth Dragon Golden Melon was perfect for him. Choosing earth as his second Martial Soul attribute would be excellent.
Xiao Lin thought: the Qiu Dragon Staff is metal, and he already has extreme ice-fire (ice counts as water).
Lightning and wind are branches of wood. So in the Five Elements, he only lacked earth.
Absorbing this herb would complete the Five Elements inside him.
Plus, he still has the Chaos attribute…
Huh?
Thinking about a second Martial Soul, Xiao Lin suddenly had a cunning idea.
Maybe he could really awaken a second Martial Soul.
After all, the Dark Demon God Tiger could reduce someone to six years old. If Xiao Lin awakened his Martial Soul then…
This might just work.
Martial Soul Data Panel:
Graphite/Grinding Stone: [Martial Soul: Black Tortoise]
Destructive Power: B+ (Black Tortoise's true form is much stronger, but defensively can be A+)
Speed: B
Range: B
Duration: B (Powerful soul skill, consumes too much, even the Black Tortoise Martial Soul can't sustain it)
Precision: B
Growth: A
Special Energy: B+ (Enhances Black Tortoise bloodline)
Author's Note: Some immortal herbs' appearances are hard to find online; I just wrote them based on intuition.
(End of Chapter)