The sudden ambush by the Pit Demon Spider truly gave Jiang Chen a massive fright.
"A two-thousand-year Pit Demon Spider... how bold to dare attack my grandson. Watch as I skin you alive!".
Dugu Bo's face was dark as a terrifying aura continuously radiated from his body, causing the surrounding vegetation to wither; the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor poison was a truly horrifying toxin.
Before Dugu Bo, this two-thousand-year Pit Demon Spider was simply seeking death. Jiang Chen held Dugu Bo back and said. "Old—no, Grandpa, let me deal with this Pit Demon Spider. It's the perfect chance to test the power of my Star Slaying Demon Sword.".
"Have you gone mad? That is a thousand-year soul beast. Although it has only just broken through to two thousand years, it is not something you can handle right now.".
Jiang Chen stared straight at the Pit Demon Spider. If things continued like this, the creature would surely try to flee.
Before Dugu Bo could react, a purple light flashed in Jiang Chen's right hand, and the Star Slaying Demon Sword appeared. The approaching Pit Demon Spider swung its thick front legs, launching a relentless assault on Jiang Chen.
The Star Slaying Demon Sword and the spider's legs clashed violently. Under Dugu Bo's shocked gaze, sparks flew between them. Faintly, the Star Slaying Demon Sword actually suppressed the Pit Demon Spider, a sight Dugu Bo couldn't quite wrap his head around.
His 'cheap' grandson hadn't even obtained a single soul ring yet, yet he dared to challenge a Pit Demon Spider and wasn't even at a disadvantage. This combat talent was simply innate. 'It's a waste for him to just be a grandson. How about a grandson-in-law? Yan Yan is only twelve, and Jiang Chen is six. Though there is a six-year gap, there's no problem at all. A wife three years older is like holding a gold brick; Jiang Chen would be holding two.'.
Dugu Bo remained ready to strike at any moment; if Jiang Chen fell into danger, he would move to save him.
The Star Slaying Demon Sword swung continuously, and the Pit Demon Spider was beaten back steadily. Having already obtained the million-year arm soul bones, with their dual enhancement, dealing with a mere thousand-year Pit Demon Spider was as easy as turning over his hand.
Every swing left the Pit Demon Spider in agony. New wounds appeared across its sturdy legs, jagged and raw.
As the spider sprayed a web from its mouth, Jiang Chen gripped the Star Slaying Demon Sword tightly as if merging with the blade and kicked off the ground with force. Holding the sharp sword, he lunged straight in. The web was instantly shredded, a splash of purple blood flew, and the Star Slaying Demon Sword was plunged deep into the Pit Demon Spider's abdomen.
Jiang Chen was knocked back as the Pit Demon Spider rolled around in pain. The Star Slaying Demon Sword remained lodged firmly in its chest, impossible to pull out.
Dugu Bo caught Jiang Chen and examined him carefully. After confirming there were no major issues, he finally sighed in relief.
"It's a good thing you're alright. That Pit Demon Spider was only two thousand years old; if it had been five thousand, you really would have suffered. Since you've incapacitated it, go and deliver the final blow.".
With a reach of his right hand, the Star Slaying Demon Sword flew out of the spider's body. Jiang Chen held the demon sword but did not approach the spider; the blade remained bright and clean, untainted by even a drop of the creature's blood.
With a gentle swing, purple blood splattered the ground, and the light in the spider's eyes gradually dimmed. Its body slumped powerlessly to the earth; this two-thousand-year Pit Demon Spider had lost its life.
Purple spots of light began to emerge from its body, forming a purple soul ring—a thousand-year one.
Jiang Chen withdrew his demon sword and looked at the soul ring with eyes full of anticipation. He truly wanted to absorb this thing, but it exceeded the limit by fifteen hundred years.
Dugu Bo patted Jiang Chen's shoulder with satisfaction and said. "Let's go. This fellow's soul ring exceeds the limit by far too much. It's beyond what your body can endure. Grandpa will take you to find a suitable soul ring.".
Just then, Jiang Chen suddenly asked. "Grandpa, can you let me try?".
These words truly shocked Dugu Bo. The limit for a first soul ring was four hundred and twenty-three years, a theory famously proposed by a certain "Grandmaster.".
This Pit Demon Spider was a solid two-thousand-year soul beast. The resulting soul ring was naturally two thousand years old; a thousand-year first soul ring was something Dugu Bo had never seen.
If a Soul Master failed to absorb a ring beyond their limit, the worst-case scenario was their body exploding.
Dugu Bo was unwilling to take such a risk, as a two-thousand-year soul ring was no joke. If Jiang Chen were currently Rank 30, Dugu Bo wouldn't stop him and would even encourage him to absorb this ring.
Just as he was about to say something, Jiang Chen had already disappeared from his side. By the time Dugu Bo reacted, the thousand-year soul ring was already settling over Jiang Chen.
This maneuver truly left Dugu Bo stunned, his eyes nearly popping out of his head. How was this any different from seeking death? Since things had reached this point, Dugu Bo couldn't stop him. A Soul Master feared interference most while absorbing a soul ring, so Dugu Bo could only silently pray that Jiang Chen could successfully absorb the ring beyond his rank.
He scouted the surroundings to ensure no other soul beasts were nearby.
As Jiang Chen struggled to absorb the soul ring, his body felt excruciatingly uncomfortable. This was his first time absorbing a ring, and it was a two-thousand-year one, exceeding the first soul ring limit by fifteen hundred years.
This location was far from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. After obtaining the power of the two Dragon Kings, Jiang Chen had become accustomed to life in the Well. He could even swim in it without issue; if he were absorbing the spider's ring near the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, he would have a hundred percent chance of success.
Currently deep within the Sunset Forest, Jiang Chen only had a fifty percent chance. Had he not received the legacy of the two Dragon Kings, he likely would have already exploded.
The purple soul ring flickered incessantly, and a massive power flooded Jiang Chen's entire being.
Because Jiang Chen had killed the Pit Demon Spider personally, the soul beast produced resentment upon its death. Especially for a two-thousand-year soul beast, black wisps of energy continuously swirled around Jiang Chen's forehead.
Dugu Bo understood immediately; this Pit Demon Spider had produced a large amount of soul shock upon its death. When a Soul Master absorbed a soul ring, it was not just an opportunity but a path filled with danger.
If Jiang Chen completed the absorption, his future path would be smooth, and he would at least become a Titled Douluo powerhouse.
Jiang Chen let out a muffled groan as a trace of blood leaked from the corner of his mouth, his face flushed red.
Dugu Bo was incredibly nervous; the pain of absorbing a soul ring beyond one's rank was not something an ordinary person could endure.
He secretly decided that as soon as Jiang Chen finished the absorption, he would introduce his granddaughter to him, making them truly one family.
This two-thousand-year soul ring was simply too strong.
Others only dared to absorb such a ring for their third soul ring, yet his first one was already like this. If he truly finished the absorption, that "Grandmaster" who proposed the Martial Soul theories would undoubtedly be shocked.
The facts were right before him.
Jiang Chen could be certain that his current self was not cut out to absorb a two-thousand-year ring. Without being in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, his current fate would only be death by explosion.
Every single meridian in his body was in agonizing pain, and Jiang Chen felt a wave of regret.
(End of Chapter)
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