The resentment and evil qi of the Celestial Void Power Demon Bull began to spread, and it felt as though its consciousness was about to collapse. This was not because the Soul Ring was being absorbed, but rather a result of a sense of overwhelming evil!
If the Celestial Void Power Demon Bull were still alive and sensed this evil, it would definitely tremble with fear! Even its soul would shiver!
At this moment, Master and Flande were intently watching Ye Yu, who was absorbing the Soul Ring. Suddenly, they looked surprised, because the Nine-Thousand-Year Soul Ring on the Nine Spirits Black Begonia was trembling, or more precisely, quivering.
The Soul Ring seemed to have sensed something terrifying, and the ferocity and evil qi on the Soul Ring instantly dissipated.
This made Master and Flande exchange glances, their hearts shaken. Was it the same as the Rapid Growth Tiger, with all resentment disappearing?
Seeing that Ye Yu was absorbing the Soul Ring without showing signs of pain, Master and Flande felt relieved. However, they could not completely relax, considering the immense energy involved.
At this moment, the Celestial Void Power Demon Bull was about to collapse, or rather, voluntarily disappear, willing to be absorbed. It felt honored to be absorbed because the evil present was terrifying to the extreme. As a unique mutation born from a thousand Celestial Void Power Bulls, the evil qi it had from birth was vastly inferior to this evil.
If this evil were likened to an endless desert, its evil would merely be a grain of sand within it.
"This... whose evil is this? So... so terrifying..."
The Celestial Void Power Demon Bull gave up resisting and voluntarily let itself be absorbed, its final consciousness fading away.
Meanwhile, Ye Yu could still not sense the resentment of the Celestial Void Power Demon Bull, nor its evil qi, as it disappeared without a trace just as it began to spread.
"What exactly is hidden within me?" Ye Yu wondered inwardly.
Briefly contemplating, he fully immersed himself in absorbing the Soul Ring.
The energy of the Nine-Thousand-Year Soul Ring was ten times more potent, and even though absorbing the first Soul Ring had strengthened him, the energy surging through his body still caused pain in his organs, meridians, and bones.
Simultaneously, Ye Yu's body began to swell, making Master and Flande extremely worried.
For ordinary people, even a genius, the body would instantly explode, but Ye Yu did not, although his body continued to swell, causing Master, Flande, and Tang San extreme concern.
As the absorption continued, the energy within grew more massive. Ye Yu's brows furrowed tightly, and his skin was covered in a fine sheen of sweat. His bones cracked audibly, his fists clenched tightly, his teeth ground, and veins bulged on his forehead.
Tang San, Master, and Flande were extremely tense. Absorbing a thousand-year Soul Ring had been easy, but the jump to a nine-thousand-year Soul Ring meant the energy endured was tenfold.
Judging by Ye Yu's expression, they knew he was under immense pressure and pain.
It was incredibly bizarre since even a Soul Venerable would explode instantly, yet Ye Yu showed no signs of cracking or bleeding.
Ye Yu felt the pressure and pain, but such setbacks were nothing; to grow, one must endure hardship. Smooth sailing doesn't lead to growth.
The pressure and pain Ye Yu felt were akin to what Tang San felt when absorbing his first Soul Ring. If Tang San could endure, then Ye Yu, with a stronger will, certainly could.
Tang San, deeply moved, thought, "Brother Yu's current pain feels just like mine when absorbing my first Soul Ring. It's terrifying. Absorbing the Nine-Thousand-Year Soul Ring is like me absorbing a Four-Hundred-Year Soul Ring. If I absorbed the Nine-Thousand-Year Soul Ring, even after two lifetimes, I'd explode. No wonder limits are set for Soul Ring absorption. Anyone else, even genius monsters, would die from a second Soul Ring of nine thousand years. Brother Yu might be the only one who can succeed."
Half an hour passed, and Ye Yu's expression calmed, his brow relaxed, and the sweat ceased. His swollen body gradually returned to normal, appearing even more robust, with muscles exuding a powerful aesthetic.
Master and Flande were pleasantly surprised and completely relieved.
Ye Yu had passed the danger and was on the verge of success.
Flande marvelled, "I've never seen such a monster before, and probably never will again."
Flande was in disbelief, "If I hadn't seen it myself, I'd never believe someone could have a second Soul Ring of nine thousand years. Xiao Yu continues to amaze us, absorbing a Nine-Thousand-Year Soul Ring without feeling near death."
At this moment, the Nine Spirits Black Begonia had grown significantly, its branches and petals doubling in size, and the petals shimmered with specks of black light, not only around it but across its entire body.
Ye Yu slowly opened his eyes, exhaling deeply, and stood up, his face filled with joyous excitement.
"Brother Yu, are you alright?" Tang San asked with concern.
"I'm fine. At first, there was pressure and pain, but now there's none at all. Plus, my body has become terrifyingly stronger, five times more so than before!"
Through the impact and absorption of the immense energy, both internal and external defenses became stronger, with enhanced senses, speed, and strength.
Partly due to absorbing the Nine-Thousand-Year Soul Ring, and also because I've reached level thirty!
Flande sensed Ye Yu's Soul Power, exclaiming, "Truly Innate Full Soul Power at level thirty. Absorbing a second Soul Ring pushed his Soul Power to level thirty, ready for a third Soul Ring. But, as Xiao Gang mentioned, you're aiming to strengthen yourself with a thousand-year Soul Beast for the third Soul Ring?"
Ye Yu nodded, "Yes."
Under normal circumstances, it would be unbelievable to hunt a ten-thousand-year Soul Beast at thirty, but now, having been amazed, it seemed expected.
Master felt envious. At six, full Soul Power at level thirty is monstrous. He himself was only at level twenty-nine, and his disciple, at six, had surpassed him.
Tang San was also envious, but mostly happy.
Master anticipated, "You look so happy; you must have gained wonderful Soul Techniques?"
Ye Yu nodded, "Yes, my Second Soul Skill still provides two auxiliary abilities, mainly boosting strength, initially by 10%, plus bonuses from Soul Rings. With two Soul Rings, the effect is now 10%+20%=30%. Similarly, the First Soul Skill healing rose to 30%."
"The Affinity Ability increases defense, initially at 5%, now with two Soul Rings, 5%+20%=25%."
Master and Flande were astounded by this auxiliary increase, finding it terrifying. Flande thought that with Ye Yu's second Soul Skill, even against a 79th-level Soul Saint, he could defeat them, or against an 80th-level Soul Saint, with Ye Yu's First Soul Skill healing and life energy, he could win a prolonged battle!
Flande was amazed, "Xiao Yu's auxiliary abilities are not inferior to the Seven Treasures Glaze Tower, maybe even superior!"
Master nodded in agreement. Indeed, the Nine Spirits Black Begonia was known only to them, but soon it would surpass the Seven Treasures Glaze Tower, becoming the new number one Support Martial Soul!
Ye Yu was most excited not about the Soul Techniques, suppressing his excitement and calmly asking, "Teacher, there's another ability, but I don't know what it is. Can you take a look?"
He placed his right hand on the right half of his face, and blood-black energy condensed, covering half of his face with a White Bone Mask! His right eye's sclera turned black, with yellow pupils.
Instantly, Master's face lit up with excitement, his eyes wide with excitement, "This... this is... External Soul Bone!"