'If I had known, I would have just found any hundred-year soul beast and killed it to get things over with.'
Now there was no turning back. This two-thousand-year soul ring was like a shackle, firmly stabilized upon his body. It was impossible to withdraw midway. If time could be reversed, he certainly wouldn't have taken this loss by rashly absorbing this fellow's soul ring.
'As expected, the novels from my past life were all lies. Perhaps peacefully absorbing one around four hundred years would have been about right.'
Sweat dripped continuously. Beside him, Dugu Bo could only watch anxiously, pacing irritably in place.
Time flew by. Jiang Chen had been in meditation for six hours, and the purple soul ring still hovered around his waist. On the contrary, Jiang Chen showed no signs of waking up. Fortunately, his body had not exploded, which was the best possible news for the worried Dugu Bo.
The resentment produced by the Pit Demon Spider was extremely deep. Within a mysterious space, Jiang Chen was holding the Star Slaying Demon Sword, locked in a continuous struggle with the Pit Demon Spider—the very one he had killed.
The resentment already far exceeded Jiang Chen's capacity. If this Pit Demon Spider formed from resentment wasn't eliminated soon, he would be in even greater danger, and the two-thousand-year soul ring wouldn't let itself be absorbed peacefully.
Withdrawing his Star Slaying Demon Sword, he looked sharply at the Pit Demon Spider opposite him. His left and right hands began to undergo a quiet transformation; a scorching red flame burned on his left, while a frigid current spiraled continuously on his right.
After a dragon's roar, Jiang Chen's hands began to release their power. This was his first time using the soul bones, and both hands had achieved Dragonification. Red dragon claws and snow-white dragon claws replaced his left and right hands respectively. The Pit Demon Spider began to retreat nervously, its body trembling inadvertently.
Jiang Chen leapt into the air. Before the attack could even land, the Pit Demon Spider formed of resentment simply dissipated. Jiang Chen rubbed his head. 'That actually worked.'
The moment the resentment vanished, the purple thousand-year soul ring began to rotate rapidly. Sensing something unusual, Dugu Bo hurried to Jiang Chen's side.
The dazzling purple soul ring descended slightly, circling firmly around Jiang Chen. Immediately following, a purple light shot toward the sky. Dugu Bo smiled; he had finally succeeded. This was truly witnessing a miracle.
A six-year-old child with Innate Full Soul Power had managed to independently absorb a two-thousand-year soul ring through his own efforts. This was unique on the continent and had pioneered a new path.
The silent Jiang Chen slowly opened his eyes. He looked at the worried Dugu Bo in front of him and then at the purple thousand-year soul ring rotating around him. He had succeeded.
Rising from the ground, he said. "I'm sorry, Old—no, Grandpa. I made you worry."
Dugu Bo laughed heartily, his inner joy evident. "It's fine. Just be more careful in the future. You've pioneered a new path on the Douluo Continent; a thousand-year first soul ring. If that group from the Spirit Hall found out, they'd be driven mad with rage, hahaha..."
After laughing for a good while, Dugu Bo cleared his throat, trying his best to regain his image.
"What is your first soul skill?"
The Star Slaying Demon Sword appeared in Jiang Chen's right hand, and the thousand-year soul ring slowly rose from beneath his feet. The Star Slaying Demon Sword stood before his chest. Its purple blade was as brilliant as starlight, with light swirling like a dazzling galaxy. Jiang Chen swung the sword gently toward the forest ahead. A wave of purple sword qi rippled out, and a row of thick trees collapsed in response.
Withdrawing the Star Slaying Demon Sword, Jiang Chen and Dugu Bo walked over to the trees that had been sliced through the middle. Dugu Bo touched the cut and nodded with satisfaction. "Not bad. For a first soul skill to have such power, this thousand-year soul ring is indeed extraordinary. The cut is smooth, severed in a single strike. Does it have a name?"
Jiang Chen thought for a moment and said. "Let's call it Star Slaying. When the soul skill is unleashed, the blade is brilliant, as dazzling as the stars in the sky."
"Mm, that's a good name." Dugu Bo's eyes shifted as he gave a strange smile. "Xiao Chen, how about Grandpa discussing something with you?"
Sensing something was wrong, Jiang Chen took a deep breath. "Go ahead, as long as it isn't too much."
Feeling there was a chance, Dugu Bo said excitedly. "It's like this. You have a sister named Dugu Yan. She's six years older than you this year and is enrolled at the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy. When we enter the palace tomorrow, I'll ask Emperor Xue Ye to open a back door for you and send you to study at the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy as well, and then... hehe..."
Hearing this, Jiang Chen seemed to realize something. Dugu Yan. That was Dugu Bo's biological granddaughter, a full six years older than Jiang Chen. This clearly didn't bode well.
Jiang Chen quickly refused. "Old man, I'm still young. I can't handle this kind of trouble. Anyway, forget about the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy. I'm used to wandering and don't like being restricted."
"How can that be a restriction?" Dugu Bo grinned mischievously. "To tell you the truth, how about becoming my grandson-in-law? That way we'd truly be one family."
"Nani?"
In an instant, Jiang Chen's mental defenses collapsed, and he hurriedly refused. "I appreciate your kindness, but I'm a six-year-old child. How could I be with a sister six years older than me? Besides, I'm the younger brother. I've already called you Grandpa, so how could I be with my own sister? Wouldn't that be..."
"What stupid rules! What I, Dugu Bo, hate most in this life are rules. What's wrong with her being an older sister? There's no blood relation between you. A wife three years older is like holding a gold brick; you'd be holding two at once! You should be laughing in secret. I say..."
Just as Dugu Bo was about to continue, Jiang Chen scrambled away toward the other side of the forest at high speed.
"As if I can't handle you. Xiao Chen, wait for Grandpa!"
After speaking, he turned into a streak of green light and chased after the direction Jiang Chen had fled.
"Watch out, or this old man will arrange some... medicine for you, and get everything sorted out perfectly!"
After Jiang Chen finished absorbing the first soul ring of his life, his soul power had already reached Rank 12. A soul ring produced by a two-thousand-year soul beast was the best for Jiang Chen.
However, there was still some remaining power that Jiang Chen could not fully absorb yet.
Early the next morning, Dugu Bo brought Jiang Chen into the city.
This trip into the city had two tasks. One was to enter the palace to handle Jiang Chen's school enrollment. The second was to go to the Heaven Dou City Spirit Temple to handle his Soul Master certification.
Heaven Dou City, the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, and one of the two most prosperous cities on the Douluo Continent.
Looking at the tall and majestic city gates before him, the walls were a hundred meters high and entirely constructed from massive granite. Atop the gates, groups of soldiers in armor patrolled continuously, their spears held upright, their eyes full of resolve and staring straight ahead.
At the city gate, since the Poison Douluo was gracing them with his presence today, Prince Xue Xing also arrived at the gate immediately to welcome them. Perhaps only a Titled Douluo could enjoy such an honor; others could not withstand the respect of the royal family.
Jiang Chen followed Dugu Bo closely to the city gate. Just as they arrived, they saw Prince Xue Xing sitting on his horse.
Seeing Dugu Bo's arrival, Prince Xue Xing quickly dismounted and welcomed them with a smile. "Senior Dugu, you've finally arrived."
(End of Chapter)
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