Chapter 66: Asura God, The Nine Trials of Asura
The hundred thousand year spirit ring seemed to be drawn by something, slowly floating toward Su Mo before merging into his body.
Under normal circumstances, with Su Mo's current strength, it would be difficult for him to withstand the energy impact of a hundred thousand year spirit ring.
However, strangely enough, Su Mo's expression was exceptionally calm, as if he were merely absorbing a hundred-year Soul Ring.
Time passed minute by minute.
Finally, the hundred thousand year spirit ring was completely absorbed by Su Mo.
At this moment, his Soul Power suddenly surged, advancing triumphantly all the way to the Level 70 Bottleneck.
In reality, by relying on the special Cultivation environment of the Slaughter City, Su Mo's Soul Power had already broken through to Level 60 long ago.
It was just that because he hadn't absorbed a Soul Ring, the Soul Power accumulated through Cultivation remained stored within his body.
Now that he had his sixth Soul Ring, that accumulated Soul Power manifested without reservation. Combined with the massive energy of the hundred thousand year spirit ring, it pushed him to Level 70 in one fell swoop.
Just then, Su Mo's body and that Soul Bone strangely vanished from the spot together.
In the next instant, Su Mo appeared in a strange space where everything around him was white.
Suddenly, the crimson red in Su Mo's pupils faded, and his body fell straight to the ground, sinking into unconsciousness once more.
At this time, the massive Killing Intent within him was suddenly released, beginning to strengthen his Domain power.
...
Rewinding time to a few moments prior.
The God Realm, Asura Temple.
On a massive throne sat a tall figure.
He was none other than the Asura God, one of the five great God Kings of the God Realm.
He had stayed in the God Realm for a very long time.
Although the God Realm was beautiful, even a god would grow weary of a life that repeated day after day.
He had long wanted to pass down the Asura God Position Legacy and go to other Worlds to experience a different life.
Just a few days ago, the Asura God suddenly sensed a trace of an aura related to himself.
He immediately cast his gaze, crossing layers of spatial barriers, and saw the scene of Su Mo's Martial Soul Awakening.
In the history of the Douluo Continent, no one had ever awakened the Asura Demon Sword Martial Soul.
At that moment, the Asura God developed a great interest in Su Mo.
Such a suitable successor was something one could only hope for but not seek out.
Thus, the Asura God secretly left an imprint inside Su Mo's body.
When Su Mo previously tested his Soul Power at Spirit Hall, it started as Innate Full Soul Power and then suddenly surged to Level 20; this was also the work of the Asura God.
That red light, which no one noticed, not only left an imprint deep within Su Mo's body but also increased his Innate Soul Power.
This imprint usually remained in a dormant state, but it could play a role at critical moments.
For instance, if Su Mo encountered a life-threatening crisis, it could protect him once.
If it were anyone else, he might not have been so attentive.
But Su Mo was the most suitable successor he had waited many years for.
So, when Su Mo was heavily injured by the Nine Headed Bloody Crimson Bat King and his life was hanging by a thread, that imprint was triggered, protecting his spiritual sea to prevent it from completely collapsing.
At the same time, the Asura God also cast his gaze toward the Slaughter City.
Through that imprint, he directly descended a wisp of Divine Thought onto Su Mo.
What followed was the scene from before: Su Mo slaying the Nine Headed Bloody Crimson Bat King with a single sword strike, and then absorbing the hundred thousand year spirit ring.
...
Slaughter City, Hell Road, White Space.
An unknown amount of time passed.
His consciousness gradually returned, and Su Mo opened his eyes.
"Sss—"
He sucked in a breath of cold air, propped himself up to sit, and rubbed his still-throbbing head.
It felt like waking up after a hangover—groggy, with a mind that wasn't quite sharp.
A moment later, he looked around; his surroundings were a pure, stark white.
"Where is this..."
Su Mo murmured to himself as his brain began to recall what had happened earlier.
He only remembered being hit by the mental attack of the Nine Headed Bloody Crimson Bat King.
The sharp pain of that moment was still fresh in his memory, as if his head were about to explode.
And then... there was no 'then'.
He had directly lost consciousness, and his body had fallen toward the churning sea of blood.
In that instant, he thought he was going to have to restart his life.
Falling into the sea of blood while unconscious would have meant certain death.
But now, not only was he alive, but...
Su Mo instinctively inspected his internal state and was instantly stunned.
The condition inside his body was exceptionally good; moreover, his Soul Power had actually reached Level 70.
Su Mo's eyes widened abruptly, wondering if he was having a hallucination.
He hurriedly got up, ignoring his surroundings, and directly released his Soul Rings.
One yellow, two purple, one black, two red.
Six Soul Rings slowly rotated around his body, with those two red Soul Rings being particularly eye-catching.
Su Mo murmured in confusion:
"Where did this hundred thousand year spirit ring come from?"
"Eh... is this a hundred thousand year Soul Bone?!" Su Mo finally noticed the Soul Bone on the ground.
He bent down to pick it up.
Just then, a majestic voice echoed: "You are finally awake."
"Who?" Su Mo's brow furrowed slightly as he warily observed his surroundings.
"I am the Asura God, one of the five great God Kings of the God Realm."
Su Mo was slightly taken aback.
The Asura God?
Sudden realization dawned on him. Could it be that the Asura God had saved him?
"It was I who saved you just now. That hundred thousand year spirit ring and Soul Bone can be considered my meeting gift to you. I wonder if you are willing to inherit my God Position?"
As expected...
Su Mo immediately cupped his fists toward the void in a respectful salute: "Thank you for saving my life, Lord Asura God. I am naturally willing."
"Very good."
In the next instant, a red light appeared out of thin air, turning into a streak of light that shot straight into the center of Su Mo's brow.
Su Mo only felt a slight heat at his brow, as if something had been branded there—it was a small blood-colored sword.
Simultaneously, a voice appeared directly in his mind.
"The First Trial of the Nine Trials of Asura: Traverse the Hell Road. Completed. Reward: 5% Asura Affinity. For reaching a Bottleneck for the first time, an additional god-bestowed spirit ring is granted."
In the next moment, a golden bead appeared in front of Su Mo.
"A god-bestowed spirit ring can grant a Soul Master the most suitable Soul skills; the age of the Soul Ring depends on the Soul Master's physical fitness." The Asura God's voice rang out again.
"Su Mo, remember, the God Position Legacy is no easy task. You must undergo many trials to inherit my God Position..."
"Understood." Su Mo nodded solemnly.
The Asura God gave no further response, and the surroundings fell into complete silence.
Su Mo took the golden god-bestowed spirit ring, the corners of his lips curling up slightly.
This trip to the Slaughter City had truly been a bountiful harvest.
His sixth Soul Ring was at the hundred thousand year level, his Soul Power had broken through to Level 70, and he had even obtained the Nine Trials of Asura.
After a moment of contemplation, Su Mo decided not to rush to leave.
He immediately sat cross-legged, placed the Soul Bone against his left leg, and began to absorb it...
A Soul Bone could strengthen one's physical fitness; therefore, for a higher-aged seventh Soul Ring, he chose to absorb the Soul Bone first.
After an unknown amount of time, the Soul Bone absorption was complete.
Afterward, he crushed the god-bestowed spirit ring.
The golden bead shattered upon impact, turning into countless golden specks of light that circled in the air for a moment before merging into his body...
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