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"What did you say? Rank 30?"
Before Shi Quan could even finish checking the specific improvements to his body, Dugu Bo's eyes widened in shock, and he asked incredulously, "Shi Quan, are you sure you didn't sense it wrong? Are you really Rank 30? Is the effect of this bamboo so exaggerated? Didn't you just Breakthrough to Rank 23 before? This one bamboo made you increase by seven Ranks?"
Shi Quan smiled and nodded, "It's true, I'm really Rank 30 now."
If Dugu Bo knew that the increase in spirit power was only an incidental effect, he would probably be shocked speechless.
When Shi Quan wrote about the Medicinal Pill's effects, the focus was not on the increase in Internal Energy; he had always been clear that his Aptitude and Innate talent were his only drawbacks and shortcomings at present, so the Medicinal Pill's effects were more about changes to the body, Soul, and Martial Spirit.
The Ranks of Internal Energy increase were all incidental boosts from the Tenfold Perfect Great Restoration Pill.
"This is too exaggerated, isn't it? Just spirit power alone increased by seven Ranks at once?" Dugu Bo clicked his tongue and continued to ask, "Shi Quan, didn't you say this bamboo also helps your Martial Spirit? What about your Martial Spirit then? Summon it for me to see?"
"No problem."
Shi Quan raised his right hand, and blue light bloomed from his hand. The light condensed, transforming once again into the appearance of Blue Silver Grass.
"This is still Blue Silver Grass?" Dugu Bo couldn't help but gasp as he looked at the Blue Silver Grass in Shi Quan's hand.
The originally slender Blue Silver Grass was no longer its previous appearance.
The current Blue Silver Grass was completely clear blue, its surface shimmered with a special crystal-like quality, and its length exceeded two meters, with a diameter as thick as a wrist.
Blue Silver Grass?
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a Blue Silver Vine; its thick, long branches and leaves had no resemblance to grass at all and were indistinguishable from a vine.
"This is indeed no longer Blue Silver Grass." A gleam flashed in Shi Quan's eyes as he said, "Grandpa Dugu, my Blue Silver Grass should now be called the Blue Silver King, the king among Blue Silver Grass."
Due to Internal Energy, the Blue Silver Grass had already undergone a mutation, and its own Life force far surpassed that of ordinary Blue Silver Grass. Coupled with the medicinal effects of the Tenfold Perfect Great Restoration Pill, the Blue Silver Grass had completely evolved.
Calling it the Blue Silver King was by no means an exaggeration. If not for the uniqueness of the Blue Silver Emperor, perhaps Shi Quan's Blue Silver Grass would have directly undergone the Awakening of the Blue Silver Emperor with the terrifying medicinal power of the Tenfold Perfect Great Restoration Pill.
However, Shi Quan's Awakening of the Blue Silver Emperor was only a matter of time. As long as he found an opportunity to devour Ah Yin's seed and Ah Yin completely died, then the new Blue Silver Emperor could be born. After devouring it, Shi Quan could also absorb the Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline within it, and then the Blue Silver King's Awakening into the Blue Silver Emperor would be a natural progression.
"Blue Silver King?" Dugu Bo immediately laughed, "The king among Blue Silver Grass, what a Blue Silver King. Shi Quan, the aura your Blue Silver King is now emitting is already comparable to some top-tier Martial Spirits."
"Not only has your strength increased by seven Ranks, but your Martial Spirit has also completely evolved. Shi Quan, your current talent may already be close to Innate Full spirit power. No… with your current strength, even a Genius with Innate Full spirit power cannot compare to you. Moreover, from the perspective of your Martial Spirit, your problem of insufficient Foundation should also be completely resolved, and your future Cultivate path will become smoother."
Listening to Dugu Bo's excited voice, it was as if his own Martial Spirit had evolved, exceptionally thrilled.
However, Dugu Bo quickly calmed down and said, "But is the medicinal effect of this bamboo so astonishing? Will it forcibly overdraw your potential?"
"It shouldn't." Shi Quan shook his head and said, "Grandpa Dugu, I now only feel full of strength throughout my body. I feel that such a great improvement should be related to my accumulation."
"Accumulation?" Dugu Bo looked at Shi Quan in confusion.
Shi Quan then explained, "Grandpa Dugu, the age limit of each of my spirit rings has exceeded the original extreme spirit ring age limit. Logically speaking, the powerful energy within the spirit rings should have brought me a considerable improvement, but whether it was the first spirit ring or the second spirit ring, after I absorbed them, they only helped me Breakthrough the Bottleneck and did not bring me any improvement. I think all of this disappeared energy should have been hidden within my Martial Spirit."
"My Martial Spirit has also accumulated a large amount of Life force over the years. The medicinal effect of the bamboo, while helping my Martial Spirit completely transform, also released all the energy hidden within the Martial Spirit. The combination of the two brought about such a significant improvement."
"Indeed." Dugu Bo nodded, "The higher the spirit ring age limit, the stronger the energy. When you absorb a spirit ring beyond your Rank, the excess energy in the spirit ring cannot disappear. What you said is highly probable; otherwise, relying solely on this one bamboo could not have brought you such a great improvement. In that case, this can be considered as accumulating a lot to achieve a major Breakthrough."
According to the current situation, Shi Quan's explanation was indeed reasonable.
This was also the explanation Shi Quan had already prepared.
"Since you have already Breakthrough to Rank 30, it's time to acquire a spirit ring. Let's go, Grandpa will take you to acquire a spirit ring."
"Thank you, Grandpa Dugu."
"What's there to thank for? We're already in Sunset Forest; it's just a trip outside."
Dugu Bo excitedly waved his hand, taking Shi Quan and instantly soaring into the air, arriving at the top of the hill.
"By the way, Shi Quan, do you have any ideas about your third spirit ring?"
"Yes." Shi Quan nodded and said, "My Blue Silver King now possesses the abilities of growth and hardening. With these two Martial Spirit Abilities combined, defense, control, and attack are temporarily not lacking. However, solitary growth is too singular. I want to find a surprising Spirit Ability, such as planting or Parasite."
"Parasite, planting?"
"When facing an enemy, if the enemy gets contaminated with the Blue Silver King's seeds, I can make the Blue Silver King grow instantly, binding them. With the secondary growth of the growth Spirit Ability, and finally combined with hardening, I should be able to form multi-layered Blue Silver King control in an instant."
"Multi-layered Blue Silver King control?" Dugu Bo's pupils constricted, and the image already appeared in his mind.
"If the Parasite Blue Silver King also has a certain absorption and weakening ability, that would be even better. While firmly trapping the enemy, it can also make the enemy gradually lose their ability to resist, layer by layer, making it even harder to break free. For example, the Blood Blossom, its scattered seeds, after parasitizing inside other living beings, will continuously absorb blood, making the enemy gradually lose mobility. There are also things like Parasite Barnacle, Martial Spirit Devouring Vine, and so on."
"Your idea, kid, is truly ruthless." Dugu Bo nodded and continued to ask, "What about the age limit then? Four thousand years?"
Shi Quan shook his head and said, "Grandpa Dugu, if it were before, I would indeed choose a spirit ring around four thousand years. But now it's different. My Martial Spirit has completely evolved, and my physical quality has also significantly improved with the help of the Medicinal Pill. Four thousand years is too low for me now. I feel that I can absorb a spirit ring of at least nine thousand years or more!"
"Nine thousand years!" Dugu Bo's eyes widened, and he asked, "Shi Quan, are you sure?"
The original extreme age limit for a third spirit ring was only one thousand seven hundred and sixty years, and for a fourth spirit ring, it was only five thousand years. Nine thousand years is a spirit ring that only a Spirit King can absorb. For Shi Quan, a Spirit Elder, to attempt to absorb a nine-thousand-year spirit ring, just thinking about it makes it unbelievable.
"If it weren't for the Soul impact that comes with absorbing a ten-thousand-year spirit ring, I'd even want to try a ten-thousand-year spirit ring." Shi Quan said with a smile, looking completely at ease.
Dugu Bo couldn't help but gasp when he heard Shi Quan say that, "You really dare to think."
Shi Quan confidently said, "Don't worry, Grandpa Dugu, I have a good grasp of the spirit ring. Once I absorb the third spirit ring, I should be able to fully perfect my new extreme spirit ring theory."
Absorbing a ten-thousand-year spirit ring wasn't something Shi Quan said idly. In his current situation, he was capable of absorbing a ten-thousand-year spirit ring. However, absorbing a ten-thousand-year spirit ring would inevitably arouse suspicion from others. After all, a single Medicinal Pill allowed Shi Quan to absorb a spirit ring two Ranks higher, which was indeed a bit exaggerated. If it was kept within the thousand-year range, it would be easier for others to accept.
Regarding the Blue Silver King's spirit ring, Shi Quan didn't have too many thoughts. Anyway, it was just for show; as long as it wasn't excessively low, he could accept it, after all, he still had two Martial Spirits.
"Nine thousand years, a plant-type Spirit Beast with planting and Parasite abilities?" Dugu Bo raised his chin, then turned to look at Shi Quan, "Now that you mention it, when I was looking for a Spirit Bone for Yan Yan before, I think I really did encounter one. I'm not sure of the exact type, but at the time, I saw its widespread bloody thorns covering the mountain wall."
"Bloody thorns?" Shi Quan immediately searched his mind for related Spirit Beasts. However, the information Dugu Bo provided was too little, and Shi Quan couldn't determine if it met his requirements. But since the age limit matched, it was worth checking out.
"Grandpa Dugu, shall we go take a look?"
"We can, but that place is a dangerous area. The surroundings are filled with poisonous miasma, and the toxins are extremely strong and cover a very wide range. Ordinary people can't get in."
"Moreover, for some unknown reason, the Spirit Beasts in that place seem to contain some of the Dragon Clan Bloodline. Their quality is quite a bit higher than the Spirit Beasts in other parts of the forest."
Dragon Clan Bloodline? It seems to be related to the Water Fire Dragon King and Fire Dragon King? Shi Quan guessed in his heart.
As the place where the Water Fire Dragon King and Fire Dragon King perished, their bodies transformed into the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and it was normal for some dangerous areas to form where their blood and scales fell.
Without thinking too much.
Since they had a direction and an initial goal, the two decided to talk as they walked.
Two days later.
The two stopped in front of a valley shrouded in murky white mist. Before even entering, a pungent, foul smell wafted over, making one's head spin and eyes blur.
"This should be miasma, right?"
The surroundings were hot and humid, with abundant vegetation, and coupled with some special reasons, unique poisonous gases were formed. Besides poison, they should also contain a large number of pathogens.
Toxins and pathogens were different categories, which was why even Dugu Bo referred to it as a dangerous place.